LOS ANGELES — Longtime Marina Del Rey architect, sailor and boat builder Bob Gilbert has died. He was 71.
Gilbert passed away Oct. 15 in Los Angeles after battling a long illness. He who cre
We miss you Robert! Btw, Saul’s film “la cravate”you loved so much will be remembered, it’s out on DVD 🙂
I lived in California many years ago and met Bob through Jim L. My sympathies are with you.
i was a friend of bob’s at Lake Arrowhead in the early 60’s. what a great guy. i have a lot old photos of Bob with his Metal Sculptures that i shot. would love to show them to the family.
friends with bob when he lived in a house in Sherman oaks. met Lew Alcindor there. also at barrington towers, where I slept on many occastions. sam Gilbert was always around. he was a truly brilliant man, fun to be with.
How very sad. I spent time with Bob in Mexico with Bloodhound and at Akunamatata. Bob was a legend. I’m glad his doco, his houses, his paintings and his boats still stand as a testament to his genius and creativity.
Bob my old friend , I will always remember you and sailing aboard Bloodhound , your amazing cutter was wining the famous” One More Time Regatta” every year and I was proud being part of the racing team, we miss you Bob!
Captain. It is the “Boatswain’d.” On El Bahia de Banderas; we still scream, “BALLENA! Viva El BLOODHOUND!” You remain eternal. “Fair winds and following seas…. (gulp)… and long may your big jib draw!”
Dearest Bob, my most feared sailing competitor and deepest friend. You have always been an inspiration as to how to live life as a free spirit with no challenges ever getting in your way. You were a man I truly respected and loved.
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We miss you Robert! Btw, Saul’s film “la cravate”you loved so much will be remembered, it’s out on DVD 🙂
I lived in California many years ago and met Bob through Jim L. My sympathies are with you.
i was a friend of bob’s at Lake Arrowhead in the early 60’s. what a great guy. i have a lot old photos of Bob with his Metal Sculptures that i shot. would love to show them to the family.
friends with bob when he lived in a house in Sherman oaks. met Lew Alcindor there. also at barrington towers, where I slept on many occastions. sam Gilbert was always around. he was a truly brilliant man, fun to be with.
How very sad. I spent time with Bob in Mexico with Bloodhound and at Akunamatata. Bob was a legend. I’m glad his doco, his houses, his paintings and his boats still stand as a testament to his genius and creativity.
Bob my old friend , I will always remember you and sailing aboard Bloodhound , your amazing cutter was wining the famous” One More Time Regatta” every year and I was proud being part of the racing team, we miss you Bob!
Captain. It is the “Boatswain’d.” On El Bahia de Banderas; we still scream, “BALLENA! Viva El BLOODHOUND!” You remain eternal. “Fair winds and following seas…. (gulp)… and long may your big jib draw!”
Dearest Bob, my most feared sailing competitor and deepest friend. You have always been an inspiration as to how to live life as a free spirit with no challenges ever getting in your way. You were a man I truly respected and loved.