Admiral Chris Ratsey
- Sailing / Yacht Club
- Admiral Chris Ratsey
- Room (Room Area)
- Bar (B4) [Position: 1]
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Admiral House Flag:
Admiral 1955 - 1957
Commodore 1954 - 1955
Vice Commodore 1947 - 1954
Rear Commodore 1944 - 1947
Rear Commodore 1935 - 1944
Chris was the youngest of Tom Ratsey's seven children. The youngest of five brothers, he was studying medicine when the 1914-1918 war began. Chris became a sailmaker who, in due course, took over the direction of Ratsey and Lapthorn Sailmakers. He successfully raced in the Prince Of Wales Cup and owned Harrier which he cruised and raced. His pride and joy was the sleek and beautiful Evenlode designed for him by Fife. In her, he won the RIR in 1938 and again in 1947.