Cork Harbour has lost a true legend as former Irish Olympic sailing team manager, Michael Wallace, has passed away. Wallace led the team for 12 years, from the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, where Ireland won its first yachting medal, to 1992 in Barcelona.
Wallace was not just a sailing expert, he was also a former Monkstown Bay Sailing Club (MBSC) Commodore in Cork Harbour. He was a dedicated sailor and a member of the Royal Cork Yacht Club at Crosshaven.
His passion for the sport was evident in his enthusiastic and successful racing helm and skipper in cruiser racing. He was also active in national sailing development, making him a well-known figure in the sailing community.
Wallace was also a Race Officer, and his knowledge of the sport and its rules and administration was immense. In 1980, he was a member of the Irish Laser Laser Team at the World Championships in Canada.
Wallace is survived by his wife, Greta, and sons Henry, Richard, Paul, and David.
Our heartfelt condolences are with his loving family and very many friends.
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