Don Rausch

[Don Silsbe]

A good old boatbuilding/sailing friend of mine weighed anchor today, and crossed over the bar.  Rest in peace, Don Rausch, and smooth sailing.  He introduced me to B&B’s boats, and is responsible for my attending the messabouts.  He was a great spinner of yarns, mostly true.  And he taught me a lot about boatbuilding.  He’ll be missed.

[Chick Ludwig]

Yes, I'll miss him. I met you and him after I moved to the mountains, and Graham told me about y'all living near by. I didn't spend a lot of time with him, but when I visited you guys, I always enjoyed his stories and the knowledge he had.

[Designer]

I am so sorry to hear this, I know that he has not been well for some time. I too enjoyed his company at the messabout's and the time he spent with us at the Mystic Wooden Boat Show.

[AmosSwogger]

My condolences.  He was a pleasure to talk to.

[Joe Anderson]

I only knew Don by his first name so at first I was not sure, but now I can remember speaking with him at a couple of Messabouts. I am sorry to hear this, but thanks for letting us know.