Vale Jim Ley - Friend and Life Member of DBSC
Steven London
It is with deep sadness that we farewell James Ley who passed away on Wednesday 17 September 2025, surrounded by family.
Please see the information below on his celebration of life which will be held at Cronulla Surf Club
Today 24 September 2025 at 11am.
Jim Ley was one of the earliest of our sailors in 1954, and at age 11 joined the “Pioneer Boating Club” even before the clubhouse was built, which later became Double Bay Sailing Club. Jim and his sister Lyn went on to win the first two consecutive Club Championships in his VJ dinghy named “Star”. His parents Patricia and Dr. Charles Ley were among the Club’s founders. Jim went on to be win many trophies in many classes in many other clubs over the years. Our thoughts are with Jim’s family and friends in this sad time. He will be remembered and he will be missed.
Our Club Historian has put together more detailed recollections HERE
