Glenn was not only a dentist and a sailor, he was also a fine musician, having the honor of being assistant concertmaster and violinist with the Redlands Symphony Orchestra at the young age of 13.

With respect to PUFF, the CAL34, the following particulars explain his purchase:

Glenn was enamored of the number 88 for its significance as the number of keys on the keyboard; as the special greeting for lady amateur radio operators; and also the hull number of PIC (Pacific InterClub One Design) named PUFF which belonged to either he or Kenny Watts, the famous sailmaker. Both of them were very active and successful competitors in the PIC fleet.

Later, Glenn bought a CAL28 and insisted that he get hull #88, which he did. He named it PUFF.

Then, later yet, he bought a new CAL34, from Wade Hill, owner of Corinthian Yacht Sales of Marina del Rey. Wade and I talked this morning and he recalls the above facts as well as that Glenn insisted that he have CAL34 Hull #88. He got it and named it PUFF.

PUFF

It might be noted that Glenn's last trip on PUFF was his burial at sea.

K6LX
24 April 2003