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Bertie Reed (Bertie - Biltong Bertie) was born on 19 January, 1943 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a South African yachtsman. Discover Bertie Reed's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 19 January 1943
Birthday 19 January
Birthplace Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Date of death 18 December, 2006
Died Place Gordon's Bay, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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1943

Stanley John Reed (more commonly known as Bertie Reed; 19 January 1943 – 18 December 2006) was a South African yachtsman.

He was the first South African to complete three singlehanded circumnavigations.

Reed was born in Port Elizabeth in 1943.

1961

He joined the South African Navy in 1961 and served for 21 years.

He started sailing whilst in the Navy.

1982

In the 1982/83 BOC Challenge race he placed second in the Knysna built yacht, Voortrekker.

At the time Voortrekker was 14 years old and considered obsolete.

1986

In the 1986–87 race he was placed 7th, sailing Stabilo Boss, a yacht subsequently raced as Maiden.

1990

He was awarded South Africa's highest civilian award for bravery, the Wolraad Woltemade Decoration for his rescue of sailor John Martin whose yacht sank after hitting a submerged iceberg in the Southern Ocean during the 1990–91 BOC Challenge.

2006

In 2006 he was inducted into the Single-Handed Sailors' Hall of Fame.

He received Springbok colours 5 times for sailing.

He died at his home in Gordon's Bay from cancer.

2009

In 2009 a bronze bust of Bertie Reed, by local Cape Town sculptor Charl Frank, was unveiled at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront by Sir Robin Knox-Johnson.