You will always be our “Mother Hen” of the marina. You took care of everyone, you didn’t judge, and you had an incredible ability to make everyone feel good and valued. You skillfully managed this place way beyond mooring lines, dredging and security cards.
I walked around the marina yesterday afternoon and was struck how much place is not just physical: it feels like there is just empty space between the boats and piers now. You remind us that place is about people and love and community. We can’t really imagine being here without you.
This picture is for you. Your heart and mind was and will always on your boat, at sun rise or sun set, on the water somewhere. So Dean, Pebbles and I dedicate our next trip to you. If place is not just physical, then just because you are no longer physically here with us, you are coming with us for eternal adventure.
Today your boat at the end of the marina is a beacon to remind us that life is about people and the effort and connections you make (and the little generous things you do). You will be so greatly missed.
Bye, Peter.
Sailing is Not Scary 
Hey, thanks for keeping in touch and letting us know you are off sailing again. Best of luck with that! See you when you get back. Dave is not so well but doing ok.
Just read your piece on Peter. That’s not Peter Hart surely? What happened?
Sail safe and don’t feel scary!! Audrey x
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Hi. Peter passed away last week and the funeral was yesterday. He was on his boat. It’s so very sad. We will all miss you greatly.
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Beautifully said Jainie .I have just heard.. What a shock !! It just won’t be the same place anymore without Peter. Taken too early.
My thoughts are with his family.
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It’s so very sad. I can’t imagine coming back to Mana Marina without him there.
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