Mark Ellis' passing

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INA President

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May 19, 2025, 9:26:55 AMMay 19
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We are very sad to report that Mark Ellis has passed away.

Here is an article from Dave Harris, Mark's longtime business partner.


Bob Gehrman
President
International Nonsuch Association

Leewood Lane

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May 19, 2025, 11:07:14 AMMay 19
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RIP Mark
We are all forever in your debt

Lee Lane Jr.
Past Commodore
American Yacht Club
“Jotu” NS36 #15
“Steamboat Willie II” Eastern 22CC


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Rob Roberts

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May 19, 2025, 11:36:40 AMMay 19
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Very sad day! :(   I'm glad I was able to meet Mark a year ago, in Essex.  Very nice guy.

Rob
S/V Mary Speed
30U
Oriental NC

tumbler6201 John

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May 19, 2025, 11:37:30 AMMay 19
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Sad tidings.  RIP to a real shipwright

John Smyth 
Fatal Distraction NS30U #388
Toronto Canada
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Mark Nerenhausen

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May 19, 2025, 2:39:08 PMMay 19
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Very sad to hear.  His work has certainly made my life better

Mark Nerenhausen
30U. Cloud Hidden. #370
New Bern, NM

aja...@frontiernet.net

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May 19, 2025, 3:23:58 PMMay 19
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Grew up with Mark, His brother  Joseph ,and sister Abigail in Watertown NY as kids!
Family was wonderful to be around and never dreaming where our futures would take us!
Had occasion to contact him  some years ago when I bought our Nonsuch30 in Chaumont NY
Appreciated his advice, Will be missed


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Bob Neches (Me Gusta, Nonsuch 26U #233)

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May 19, 2025, 4:00:57 PMMay 19
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Had the pleasure of interacting with Mark first for the Good Old Boat article on Nonsuch 36's that I did some years back, and then during my tenure as INA Co-President.  A wonderful guy who'll be greatly missed.

-- Bob
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Peter Grabow

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May 20, 2025, 8:01:04 AMMay 20
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Very sad news. I was fortunate enough to speak with Mark a few times last year. After leaving an initial message for him, he returned my call, provided excellent guidance, and was so warm, friendly, personable, and was so energetic and enthusiastic that he came across as someone in their 40's, not someone who was almost 80... a truly exceptional person.
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Peter Grabow
S/V CAKE WALK III
1987 30U 430
Stamford, CT


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Brian

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May 20, 2025, 1:25:22 PMMay 20
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Another Icon sailing the far distant seas. Fair winds forever Mark Ellis.

Brian Cayer
Spirit~Wind
N30U 419
Westbrook Ct.

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isotek ventura

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May 22, 2025, 11:46:30 AMMay 22
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A note of remembrance for those who frequent the fleet islands in "1000 islands group".
Dumfounder Is. was Mr. Ellis's summer family retreat, across from Camelot docks in 1000 Islands National Park.
Mark grew up sailing this local area as a boy before he became famous.
A magical place we are lucky to be close to. We will respect a moment of silence as we pass each time from now on.
What a wonderful, irreplaceable dream he has gifted us.
Thank you,
Mike and Ashley Read
Nauti Girl N26C
Bath, Ont.
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