He was very instrumental in getting Hobie sailing started in Florida. And he was the guy that got the rules changed so if you were a big guy, you could sail single-handed. Not sure, but Chris had to be pretty close to 300 lbs -- a real Man Mountain Dean.
Chris was my "best buddy" next to Davy Rodgers when I started sailing Hobies in 1971. He and Pauline sorta looked after this wayward hippie kid. I often stayed at their house when we went to 'Lauderdale.
There are way too many Chris stories to tell, and most would be based on his strength.
However, he had a very gentle demeanor and was probably one of the kindest guys I have ever known well.
Last time I saw him was in Key West at my house in about 1978. He was there with Pauline and Davy was there too.
I tried to look him up last year when I got back into this crazy sport, but failed at making the connection in time. Lesson: don't procrastinate on this stuff!
Fair winds Pal.
