David Herrin Batchelor, Jr, 77, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 13 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late David Herrin Batchelor, Sr and Virginia Smith Batchelor. David graduated from Atlantic Christian College, where he met Ann, the love of his life and was happily married for 54-years. After graduation, they settled in Cary, NC where he began his long career as a research chemist at Chemstrand (now Monsanto).
Fifty years ago, David bought his first sailboat, which was a Sunfish and was officially hooked on sailing. In due time, he joined the Carolina Sailing Club and developed a deep love for racing Flying Scots.
In retirement, David continued sailing and devoted his time and knowledge of sailing with others. He not only contributed his vast knowledge and endless enthusiasm of sailing to the Carolina Sailing Club, he also wrote articles for sailing publications and created videos on sailing tactics.
He was affectionately known as Sailor Dave to his sailing friends. In every circumstance, there were some small or large moments for teaching, coaching, mentorship or encouragement that he offered. Sailing was a great joy in his life and he cherished those friendships he found along the way.
Fifty years ago, David bought his first sailboat, which was a Sunfish and was officially hooked on sailing. In due time, he joined the Carolina Sailing Club and developed a deep love for racing Flying Scots.
In retirement, David continued sailing and devoted his time and knowledge of sailing with others. He not only contributed his vast knowledge and endless enthusiasm of sailing to the Carolina Sailing Club, he also wrote articles for sailing publications and created videos on sailing tactics.
He was affectionately known as Sailor Dave to his sailing friends. In every circumstance, there were some small or large moments for teaching, coaching, mentorship or encouragement that he offered. Sailing was a great joy in his life and he cherished those friendships he found along the way.
David Herrin Batchelor, Jr, 77, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 13 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late David Herrin Batchelor, Sr and Virginia Smith Batchelor. David graduated from Atlantic Christian College, where he met Ann, the love of his life and was happily married for 54-years. After graduation, they settled in Cary, NC where he began his long career as a research chemist at Chemstrand (now Monsanto).
Fifty years ago, David bought his first sailboat, which was a Sunfish and was officially hooked on sailing. In due time, he joined the Carolina Sailing Club and developed a deep love for racing Flying Scots.
In retirement, David continued sailing and devoted his time and knowledge of sailing with others. He not only contributed his vast knowledge and endless enthusiasm of sailing to the Carolina Sailing Club, he also wrote articles for sailing publications and created videos on sailing tactics.
He was affectionately known as Sailor Dave to his sailing friends. In every circumstance, there were some small or large moments for teaching, coaching, mentorship or encouragement that he offered. Sailing was a great joy in his life and he cherished those friendships he found along the way.
Fifty years ago, David bought his first sailboat, which was a Sunfish and was officially hooked on sailing. In due time, he joined the Carolina Sailing Club and developed a deep love for racing Flying Scots.
In retirement, David continued sailing and devoted his time and knowledge of sailing with others. He not only contributed his vast knowledge and endless enthusiasm of sailing to the Carolina Sailing Club, he also wrote articles for sailing publications and created videos on sailing tactics.
He was affectionately known as Sailor Dave to his sailing friends. In every circumstance, there were some small or large moments for teaching, coaching, mentorship or encouragement that he offered. Sailing was a great joy in his life and he cherished those friendships he found along the way.
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