George Colin Ratsey (30 July 1906 – 12 March 1984), educated at Brighton College, was a British

sailor A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. The profession of the s ...

and sail maker who competed in the

1932 Summer Olympics The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1932) were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games were held duri ...

. He won the silver medal in the Star class. He is the son of

George Ernest Ratsey George Ernest Ratsey (25 July 1875 – 25 December 1942) was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He is the father of Colin and Ernest Ratsey. Biography He was a crew member of the British boat '' Sorais'', which wo ...

and granduncle of another Olympic sailor,

Franklin Ratsey Woodroffe Franklin Ratsey Woodroffe (18 November 1918 – 19 December 2008) was a British sailor. He competed in the 6 Metre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Ratsey Woodroffe was born on the Isle of Wight, the son of Stanley Woodroffe and his wife ...

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* * * * * 1906 births 1984 deaths British male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Snowbird Sailors at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Star Olympic sailors for Great Britain Olympic silver medallists for Great Britain Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1932 Summer Olympics {{UK-yachtracing-bio-stub

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