Farewell to a Regular Symi Visitor
>> Tuesday, February 2, 2010 –
Cockatoo,
Roy Edwards,
Sarah Edwards
Symiots and visitors alike cannot help but recognise the distinctive lines of Cockatoo, a restored British Admiralty pinnace, which has been calling in at Symi several times a year for the last 20 years or so. We are sorry to report the passing of her captain, Roy Edwards, in Turkey on 19 January 2010. In recent years Roy had been in poor health and spent most of his time on board and it was his wife, Sarah, who was the face of Cockatoo ashore in Yialos and Pedi, a familiar face as she walked the dogs and frequented local shops. Our sincere condolences to Sarah and we hope to see Cockatoo once again adding character to Symi harbour during the sailing season.
Sad news indeed. I have many happy memories of times shared, with Roy and Sarah from way back when I first saw a boat with a british flag in Tilos in 1991. To more recent times, meeting up in with them in Symi, Panormitis and in some times in all sorts of places in Turkey too.
My thoughts and prays are with Sarah.