One of the leading sailing figures in Cork Harbour has died. Norcott d’Esterre Roberts was one of the founding members of Monkstown Bay Sailing Club and its Founding Commodore.
He put great work into the development of the club and was always ready with advice and help to encourage newcomers to the sport and young sailors. He had immense knowledge of sailing and maritime affairs and oversaw the progress of the club from a small dinghy club at its outset. It is now a thriving club with its own clubhouse on the edge of the harbour, several dinghy fleets and a cruiser fleet.
He was particularly associated with the Vagabond dinghy class which, for many years, was the foundation class of the club and developed family sailing. A member of the noted and historic Roberts family in maritime circles in Cork, he never faltered in his commitment to the sport.
He died yesterday in Cork University Hospital and will be buried tomorrow after 12.15 p.m. Requiem Mass in the Sacred Heart Church in Monkstown.
