Lee Queensberry, long-time beach captain for the Worrell 1000 and former Worrell sailor himself, died late last night at the age of 58.

He had been suffering for the past couple years from mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure in his past.

As long-time friend Chuck Bargeron said this morning, "Sailing has lost a great friend."

We will have more information later this morning. I just wanted to let his many friends know. It has been a great shock to Rick and me, because we had no idea that his illness was so serious.