Tributes to tragic powerboat driver

8:30am Monday 17th September 2012 in News

A POWERBOAT driver has died following a crash during a high-speed race in Weymouth Bay yesterday.
Mike Lovell, 27, died in Southampton General Hospital overnight.
His navigator, Dan Whapples, is in a serious but stable condition.
A statement released by race organisers said: “Our thoughts are with the whole powerboat community and particularly with Mike and Dan's family and friends.”
Please leave your tributes here to Mr Lovell.

 


 

Comments(8)

old-mo says...
9:36am Mon 17 Sep 12

Condolences to his family..

Sad end to what should have been a great weekend,,

R.I.P.

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railwaychickenboy6 says...
10:22am Mon 17 Sep 12

Never knew the man but he died doing what he loved my condolences to all his family and friends

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BrettMcNally says...
11:32am Mon 17 Sep 12

This is very Sad news, Condolences to all Mikes family and friends and lets hope for a full recovery for Dan.

R.I.P Mike Lovell!

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easton family says...
3:23pm Mon 17 Sep 12

Tragic waste of life condolences to his family hope his navigator make a goog recovery

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snowleopard says...
3:45pm Mon 17 Sep 12

So sad that after the positive stories of the Olympics and Paralympics in these waters with the flags still flying a tragic accident and loss should occur.
Thoughts and Prayers for all concerned

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becca212 says...
3:57pm Mon 17 Sep 12

Very sad, our condolences to his family and friends. We saw it unfold from the bridge of the Waverley the emergency services both on land and at sea were brilliant, such a sad loss.

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saildorset says...
8:33pm Mon 17 Sep 12

Condolences to both mens families and friends.
Sadly, we read Mike Lovell has lost his fight for life, despite the fact a S.W. Ambulance Paramedic treated him in the Coastguard helicoptor enroute to Southampton.
We can only hope and pray Dan Whapples makes a speedy recovery.
To Mike, RIP mate.

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emmaw15138 says...
12:18am Tue 18 Sep 12

Mike was a lovely man, such a shame he's gone so young, RIP xxx

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