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The plaque commemorates Darren Lowder who died in 1997.
At the NSW Nacra Titles held at Trial Bay on the ANZAC Day weekend, Darren Lowder was electrocuted when the mast of his 5.8 (Even Crazier) hit an overhead powerline. Darren was killed instantly and his brother was badly burnt in the incident. Darren was only 23 years old at the time of his death.
Darren was a member of the New South Wales NACRA Association for a number of years and an active sailor who competed in the national NACRA Titles.
Location
Address: | Cardwell Street, Trial Bay National Park Camping Grounds, Arakoon, 2431 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.878302 Long: 153.069248 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
Actual Event Start Date: | 27-April-1997 |
Actual Event End Date: | 27-April-1997 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn memory of Darren Lowder
Celebrated life
23 - 10 - 73 to 27 - 04 - 97
Died amongst his sailing friends at this location
"Chasing after the wind"
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