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Eight Bells... Remembering those who have passed

David Van Cleef
By Laura Jeffers
Posted: 2021-08-25T00:22:00Z


David Van Cleef sailed out of the Colombia Sailing Club, Lake Murray, South Carolina - Lightning Fleet 440. As part of the Southeastern District he actively sailed Lightnings from about 2016-2019. He helped with the Lightning Boat Grant Program and was a friend to many. He was an advocate for the Class and helped to organize Lightning regattas at CSC.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Allie and the entire Van Cleef Family.  

From the Colombia Sailing Club's Post: 
With immense sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved friend and pillar of the sailing community, David Van Cleef. After a fierce battle with cancer, David passed away the afternoon of August 23, 2021. David was surrounded by his loving family and the outpouring of prayers and love from his many friends.

David lived his life with passion and purpose. Apart from his family, sailing was his second love. He inspired countless new sailors in his role as CSC Sailing Director and Coach.

"Joy has a mysterious capacity to be felt alongside sorrow and even—sometimes, most especially—in the midst of suffering." Let us celebrate and remember David's joyful life and accomplishments.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life details to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Columbia Sailing Club for the David Van Cleef Scholarship Fund.

    
Van Cleef sailing #15381 with Sammy Hodges and Laura Beigel. 
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