Harbour master dies

A spokesman for the harbour board said: “John suffered a suspected heart attack on Saturday August 28 and was pronounced dead on arrival at Queen Alexandra Hospital. At the time, John was out racing in his beloved keel boat Fleury.

John was appointed Harbour Master and Manager in July 1997. He worked tirelessly for Chichester Harbour, a place that was much loved by him and his family.

In 2005 he was awarded an OBE for his services to sailing and the environment.

Richard Craven, Acting Harbour Master said, ‘we are devastated by the sudden loss of John Davis, both a friend and colleague. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.’

John is survived by his wife Valerie and two children Ben and Becky.