8 Bells for a Cal-25 legend

April 6, 2024 in Latest news 0

Friends of Charlie Husar,

Very very sad news ~ Charlie died peacefully at 2:08PM today (March 30, 2024). “Sunshine of Your Love” was playing on the TV music channel.

Jim Pembroke, a long time and dear friend was with him at the hospice care facility when he passed. Please pass on the news to all of those who knew Charlie. I was so hoping he could have gotten his trophy in person. He so loved the CAL25 fleet and all of you.

— Harken7777@aol.com (Annapolis Fleet)

Guys,

Sorry to inform you but Charlie Husar passed away today; peacefully while sleeping. As you know he has been afflicted with serious cancer for quite some time.

I was seriously hoping that they would be able to get the trophy change to him while still living but it’s my understanding that they were not. I hope I’m wrong. Too bad.

He was a good man and absolutely loved Cal 25 racing. I vividly remember our first meeting; Brian, Charlie and I met years ago in Las Vegas. At that time the three fleets (Detroit, Annapolis and Long Beach) were doing their own thing in a lot of areas. We met for two days in a Las Vegas hotel room and “homogenized” the rules. We are still guided by those rules today.
I’m going to miss him. I can guarantee you that a few Scotches will be consumed tomorrow in his memory.

Please say a prayer for him tomorrow during Easter services and keep him in your thoughts.

–Art Melendres (Long Beach Fleet)

Friends,

We are sad to hear of Charlie’s passing. We were fortunate to get to know Charlie on three trips to Annapolis to sail the Cal-25 National Championships. His legendary dark and stormies on the Burnside dock and sharing stories was a highlight of the regatta. He was a happy soul and always willing to help with whatever anyone needed. Thankfully we were able to celebrate his induction into the Cal-25 Hall of Fame at the last Annapolis Nationals. Charlie was very touched by this award, and it was a moving experience for all who were present.

It is unfortunate we did not get the Cal-25 National Trophy to him before his passing as it was unanimously agreed upon to dedicate this trophy in his name. Charlie’s memory will live on with the passing of this Trophy and in the hearts of all who knew him.