FORMER IMCA VICE CHAIRMAN HAL PICKERING DIES TRAGICALLY AGE 44

It is with great sadness that I tell you all that Hal Pickering of Pensacola, FL has passed away. Hal was our US Melges 24 Class President from 2000 through spring of 2003 and was also Vice Chairman of the IMCA between 2000 and 2003. He campaigned has own Melges 24 Chacal, USA 86, for over four years. Hal spent many a waking hour working for the Melges Class and his efforts are seen in the strength of the US class today.

Hal is survived by his wife and number one crew, LeAnne. Our prayers go our to her and all of the family. Funeral arrangements are tentatively set for Thursday in Pensacola.

Hal made the world a better place by his presence. He was a young man taken before his time. He will be sorely missed.

Doug Kessler
USA 489
Liberty 3