Ian Bruce has died

Ian Bruce, creator of the Laser, perhaps the most important racing dinghy in all of the sailing world, died on Wednesday, March 21st. A Dorval resident, living next to the RStLYC, he also created many other successful boats including the Byte, 29er, and the Laser 28.

Below is a link to the Montreal Gazette article marking his passing.
Ian Bruce was the father of the Laser sailboat and two-time Olympian