About Reg White
Lived 1935 – 2010 (aged 74). Reg White was a British sailor and boat builder.
Reginald James White was an English boat builder, sailor, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class with John Osborn at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
He became world champion in the Tornado class in 1976 and 1979.
White died just after sailing his Brightlingsea One-Design
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Reg White?
Sailor and boat builder (1935–2010)
When was Reg White born?
Reg White was born on 28 October 1935 in Brightlingsea.
When did Reg White die?
Reg White died on 27 May 2010 in Brightlingsea.
What was Reg White's occupation?
Reg White was a sailor and boat builder.
What nationality was Reg White?
Reg White was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reg White. https://biography.guide/reg-white/
MLA: "Reg White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reg-white/.
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