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    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.
    **Please note**
    These pics are property of the MOA and cannot be reproduced without permission

    Clair - US Air Force Captain - Top Row, 3rd from leftFirst sailboat rebuilt by Clair - Found abandonedClair, alongside Sharon Adams' M31, Sea SharpClair and Sharon AdamsClair and Mr.Nakazaki (Head Carpenter at FEY)Blessing of a new M32 before launchClair and Mona OberlyClair, testsailing a M36Clair at the helmKingsharbour YC - Where the ceremony in Clair's memory took placePresenting the flag at the ceremonyRion Oberly at the ceremonyMOA WreathTony West (Oblivion's captain) and Mrs. OberlyAboard OblivionMrs. Oberly, fulfilling Clair's request.....to scatter his ashes from a Mariner deck.Wreaths in waterFairwell, dear friend