Long time Star sailor Craig Prandini passed away December 9th, at his home in Merritt Island, Florida. Craig served as fleet captain of the Biscayne Bay fleet for many years and was Tito Bacardi's right hand man helping organize the Bacardi Cup. A member of the Coral Reef Yacht Club for over 30 years, he was introduced to the Star by Ding Schoonmaker. Craig was also the chief architect and contractor for the construction of the US Sailing Center in Miami.
While Craig was passionate about sailing he was also a very good golfer getting 2 holes in one on the same round of golf! A graduate of the U of M, Craig followed the U football team every season always optimistic of a national championship