A truly great boss, mentor, sounding board and friend. Having fun was always a key part of our work; a great life lesson. Never a dull moment and always by your side. Your energy and lust for life will live long amongst so many of us Chas
Charles Bruce Baynes (1 Sep 1957 - 19 May 2022)
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In loving memory of Charles Bruce Baynes (Chas/Charlie), dearly loved Husband, Father, Papa, Son, Brother and friend to many, who sadly passed away on 19th May 2022, aged 64 years. A sportsman, gentleman, inspiration to many and true ironman. We are heartbroken to have lost him so soon but so grateful to have had him in our lives for the time we did and console ourselves with the knowledge that he lived his life to the full. We loved and will continue to love him wholeheartedly forever.
lit a candle
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![Coast 2 Coast in a day, A great weekend!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/ShylV_SKqLTgTaYXZflQAsW4N2A=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/d196d307-0773-4279-a27f-32a895590cb7.jpg)
Coast 2 Coast in a day, A great weekend!
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![Lagos regatta. Sadly I’ve lost the photo of Charlie wearing the pink nightdress he emerged from the water wearing after finding it snorkelling in Tonga !! Priceless sight !!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/EhdETsGgksth1ruawWiw9lGE314=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/d89a85b5-2f27-43d1-9e27-ba47fa6c4fee.jpeg)
Lagos regatta. Sadly I’ve lost the photo of Charlie wearing the pink nightdress he emerged from the water wearing after finding it snorkelling in Tonga !! Priceless sight !!
![Last time I raced against Chas was in Lagos in 2019, he on Webster and me on my boat. I had told him what a great event it was, and about the free bar. He was there like a shot. Our sailing together goes back to 1972 and he will be sorely missed. RIP Chas](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/hdK2KqnNFIonbWldHNi5Y2sqQc8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/f2183a83-fad6-4bdd-803d-21764cca6400.jpg)
Last time I raced against Chas was in Lagos in 2019, he on Webster and me on my boat. I had told him what a great event it was, and about the free bar. He was there like a shot. Our sailing together goes back to 1972 and he will be sorely missed. RIP Chas
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![Best captain and crew mate I have ever sailed with. We will all miss you.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/GLJ3II0ZHOmVmCIBOYaXDnlScVQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/31233b5d-6f35-491a-9474-da579c23b62e.jpeg)
Best captain and crew mate I have ever sailed with. We will all miss you.
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