R.I.P. Wally Cooper

[Wildwoody1]

Notice in the Herald Sun today listing the passing of well known "Skiff" driver from the 1960-70,s period , Walter "Wally" Cooper. Wally was well known behind the wheel of his 266 ci Skiff "MISS-CHIF" which he raced most weekends across Victoria. Wally was 88 years old.

Sympathy goes out to all his family .

Wild Woody.

[Bob Vic]

Sad to hear about Wally. I barely knew him but as a young lad, loved his boat and the way he raced at Albert Park Lake.
Bob

[bootlegger]

All the old guys are dying.RIP

[Greg]

RIP Wally Cooper.

Miss-Chif still exists and is under restoration in Melbourne

[Darren]

Its true these fellows are all reaching the later years.
RIP
Was Wally aware his old boat was being restored?

[Greg]

Don't know whether Wally knew, Darren