HoppyBob, A valued and respected member of the FNQMob sadly passed away about 6.55 am this morning.
Bob was 75 Years young. He has been battling Leukemia for some time and finally succumbed to pneumona.
RIP...HoppyBob
Very sad news. He was an asset to our sport and showed what the love of sailing was all about when he able to keep on sailing despite his ongoing health issues. Please pass on our condolences to the family.
Greg and Anne
Had the pleasure of meeting Bob on several occasions. Condolences to his family and friends in the FNQ mob. RIP
Kellie and Dylan
Hoppy Bob was one of the nicest and most dedicated sailors you could meet.
A great loss to our sport, he'll be well remembered!
Hoppy Bob was a true gentleman, a true inspiration who copped it left right and centre but keep trying. I remember seeing him try and sail with only one hip and felt the sorrow and frustration he felt when he realised windsurfing for him was over. But then he still went to the beach to watch and catch up, and give his mate Fred a few good tips. I was so happy to have him as a team member and will miss him more than he'd ever know, RIP Bob, Chris n Firie.
RIP Bob
Very sad news indeed. Enjoyed sailing with Bob both here at Lake Cootharaba and at Kurrimine. A great guy on and off the water. Will be sadly missed. RIP Bob.
I was lucky enough to met and stay with Bob at his property White Rock Cairns on a early trip to Green Island he put his hand up to put Sue and I up while we were up for a week in 2010 he was a very generous old fella.
From the Moreton Bay Mob sorry to hear this sad news.
RIP ol fulla. 
Met him at the dam a few years back. Was a great stalwart of the windsurfing community and the FNQM team. 
Gone but never forgotten
RIP Bob, always remember the fun times with you and the FNQ bad boys at the Lake and G Island all those years ago.
