Beecher Moore

Beecher Moore
Beecher with Jack Holt in the 1940s.
Born
William Beecher Moore

(1908-09-16)16 September 1908
Rochester, New York, United States
Died10 November 1996(1996-11-10) (aged 88)
London, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Businessman and Restaurateur

Beecher Moore (16 September 1908 – 10 November 1996) was a highly influential figure in the development of dinghy sailing in the United Kingdom after the Second World War. He worked for many years with Jack Holt who designed numerous dinghies, and together they did much to make sailing a pastime accessible to the masses.[1][2]

In addition to his interest in sailing Moore had a reputation as something of a larger than life character and successfully pursued a range of other activities including for many years being part-owner of the restaurant Parkes, in Beauchamp Place, London.

  1. ^ Cook, Peter (15 November 1996). "Obituary: Beecher Moore". The Independent.
  2. ^ Moore, Beecher (16 November 1995). "Obituary: Jack Holt". The Independent.