A. Michael Worrell

Dear Mendy and Family,

My sincere condolences for your sad loss.

I was lucky to have taken part in the 1987 Worrell 1000 sailing in the 20ft class...what an adventure!
I'm looking at my 2nd place plaque with the logo featuring Mike with the wave jumping Hobie 16....Mike's complete commitment to the sport and his greeting after each leg "How'd it go Skipper" will always be how I remember him.

I have just returned from Reg White's funeral in the UK (Reg...

I was so shocked to hear about Mike. I am the sister of Ron Anthony.
Ron and Mike were very good friends. My brother, Ron won the race in 1979. The proudest moment in his life before his death in 1983. I remember those dudes fron New Zealand who sailed with my brother. All I can think about is the Jimmy Buffet song "Son of a Sailor Man" Thank you Mike for being my brothers friend. Peggy Anthony

When we enter this world we are crying and everyone is smiling, Mike lived life so that while we are crying he is smiling down on us. He helped me through my first heartbreak, a great man with compassion for life, an entrepreneur with zest of life, even a bad shoulder never dampered his spirit for life or sailing. Thanks Mike. I have missed you since I left VA Beach in 1977 and cherious your kind heart forever. Prayers and Blessing to all of his family and friends. We were the lucky ones...

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mendy and family. I was fortunate enough to meet Michael back in 1980, race 2 Worrell 1000's back in the Hobie 16 era, and kept in touch over the years after that.

In addition to his consumate skill as a racer and a seaman, the trait I learned most from him was his attitude that one was responsible for continuing to race, or for getting yourself back ashore after a breakdown. That insitance on clearly and calmly assessing the realities and risks...

My condolences to the Worrell family. Michaels passing is the end of an era. I worked with both Michael and Chris for many years and have many fond memories of the great times we had together. I lost track after moving to Rhode Island 20 years ago. My prayers are with you.

Micheal - May the hand of God create beautiful waves for you to enjoy sailing a Hobie 16 forever on our ocean in heaven :^D PAUL PRICE .

My most sincere condolences to the Worrell family. Whenever I sailed with Mike, he always taught me something. My fondest memories are back in the 70's, watching him carving the waves as only he could on that 14. Worrell, a name synonymous with sailing. Mike, thanks for all the good memories.

Dear Wendy and family, Michael has started organizing the Worrell 1000 in Heaven as we speak....and this time it will become part of the Heaven Olympics...GOD BLESS YOU

Paul & Jackie Darden (Chesapeake, Virginia)

Mendy and Family,
It is so hard to find the words right now but just wanted you all to know you have the love and support from your family and friends and we are here for you.