Clair Oberly
1921 - 2001 The man and his quest:
"....to build the best sailboat"
Clair Oberly
devoted the better part of his life in creating the Mariner Ketches. His
devotion shows very clearly in the construction of every Mariner built. I had the honor of speaking with Clair in January
of 2001 and I was totally amazed by the man's awareness, even at that
age. Clair passed away only a couple of days after we
spoke and I will live the rest of my life with these memories of the man
who gave my family and I, such joy in owning a Mariner Ketch.
Bill Kranidis
His Memorial service took place aboard "Oblivion"
(a Mariner 32) off the coast of California.
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