It is with great sadness that I advise the passing of Tasar Designer, Frank Bethwaite. 
Frank, aged 91, remained active to the end, working on his latest book and designing the new mast for the Tasar Class. 
His loss will be greatly felt across the broader sailing community and more particularly the Tasar family. 
Our condolences go to his wife Nell and children, Mark, Christine, Julian and Nicky.

The below notice was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday 15 May 2012:

BETHWAITE, Frank. DFC OAM - 26.05.1920 - 12.05.2012

Much loved husband of Nel, father of Christine, Mark, Nicky and Julian, grandfather of Campbell, Luci, Harry, Angus and Alex.

Aviator, scientist, designer, author and exceptional contributor to the sport of sailing.

A celebration of Frank's life will be held at Northbridge Sailing Club, Clive Park, Northbridge at 4 pm Sunday (May 20).

Newspaper clipping

Sail-world article by Nicky Bethwaite

Chris Parkinson

Executive Secretary
World Tasar Class Association

The TAV has organised an intiative to introduce the Tasar to youth sailors called the Youth Grand Prix series. The idea is to give as many kids as possible the chance to get on a Tasar and get a feel for what a lovely boat they are to sail. To date there have been held at both Royal Geelong and Sandringham YCs. To say it has been a roaring success would be an understatement!

Click on the Read More link to see reports and heaps of images of kids having a ball.

Read more: TAV Youth Grand Prix

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The 40th Australian Tasar Titles are to be held at the Victor Harbor Yacht Club, Bridge Terrace, Victor Harbor, South Australia from Friday 28th December 2012 to Friday 4th January 2013.

Please SAVE THE DATE for now and more information will follow!

See you in Darwin in July!!

David Rose
TASA President