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Yacht Designer Bjorn Johansson killed in accident...

Discussion in 'Yacht Designers Discussion' started by YachtForums, Jan 23, 2008.

  1. YachtForums

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    Bjorn Johansson, the creative mind behind Oceanco's Y705 was killed in a motorbike accident on January 17th, 2008. For more, visit Bjorn's website...

    http://www.b-j-d.com/

    Our heartfelt wishes go out to his wife Annette and his two daughters, Emily & Olivia.
  2. Kevin

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    My sympathies to his family and friends.
  3. K1W1

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    Hi,

    Motorcycles- My Mother was as afraid of them as I was excited as a youngster, the death of a close friend and workmate made my throttle strangling ability decrease the next Saturday we went out and raced, I switched to dirt bikes did ok but was always and am still plagued by the fragility of a human being versus a stout object.

    My heartfelt condolences are extended to his family.
  4. NGD

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    Ahh this is sad. B-J-D was doing some very nice designs. I hope they can continue.

    RIP.
  5. Thomas Bliss

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    Services For Bjorn Johansson

    Services:
    January 30th, 2008, 15:00 hrs
    Vicar: The Revd. Andrew Menniss
    Holy Trinity Church
    Church Road
    Bembridge

    The Vicarage
    Church Road
    Bembridge
    Isle of Wight, PO35 5NA.
    Telephone 01983 872175.
    E mail vicar@bembridge.com

    "In lieu of" The family has requested "Family Flowers Only" and donations to be given to his favourite charity.

    The RNLI, care of Weaver Bros
    Weaver's Yard, Lane End Road
    Bembridge, PO35 5US


    I would surmise that emails to the Vicar could be sent and at least read in consortium of YF.

    This is a great loss. The Isle of Wight, will miss and mourn this son of the sea for some time to come.
  6. Yacht News

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    My condolences as well to those he left to survive. I was saddened to see the news last night here...I did not know the man personally but his design of the 705 touched me and so I am saddened by the news of his unexpected passing.

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  7. Arniev

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    Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bjorn Johansson in this great loss.
    May his soul Rest In Peace, as he embarks on a New Journey in the Afterlife.
  8. PFJW

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    Very sad to hear this.

    I only met him briefly, but he seemed like a great guy, and extremely talented.

    My deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and colleagues.