Richard Blackmer

I miss him and my father.

Dick served as a major inspiration to many of us in the Capital Region. His warm, engaging personality is something I will always treasure. My sympathies go out to each member of his family.

Mr. Blackmer was someone I always looked up to and admired, a great role model for us kids growing up in Woodhaven. He was also a great friend to my Dad - I'm sure they are now enjoying sailing together once again! His spirit will live on!

Dick gave of himself for many good causes and groups . Ours, The Adirondack Board Sailing Club was just one that Dick supported and enthusiastically promoted. Dick helped secure sailing rights on Sacandaga for the club with the town of Broadalbin and was almost always there for any windy day we had on Saratoga Lake. He had a ready wit ,a big smile and would always step in to help. He was an inspiration to me and many of the younger windsurfers in the ABC. He will be missed. Our...

The nicest man I ever met.
A true friend.
I will miss him very much.

I am proud to know Dick Blackmer as a friend and mentor. As one of the wild boys of Boy Scout Troop 36, Dick was embraced our young enthusiasm for the woods and waters of the Adirondacks with his own. It was their that I learned the "Blackmer knot," something I use to this day to strap down stuff on my roof rack. We shared a similar enthusiasm for Windsurfing, which brought us together later on in life. He even lent me a spare skeg that he had, and when I asked him if I could buy it, he...

So sad for the family. A gentle soul - thoughts and prayers are with you.