Gaulden Reed

Gaulden was a resident of Volusia County for 89 years.

He was a Seabreeze High School graduate, served as a cadet in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and later was a licensed pilot.

He was a general contractor for 46 years and served on the Beach Advisory Board for 20 years. During retirement he delivered Meals on Wheels for 18 years.

He owned and operated the Ormond Pier and the Aloha Marina with his wife, Nancy.

He helped create the local advocacy group, Sons of the Beaches to try and keep the beach toll-free.

In 1933 he was one of the first surfers on the East Coast of the U.S. and later was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Legends Hall of Fame. He also was a long-time member of the Halifax Sailing Association.

He helped bring catamaran sailing to the Daytona Beach area and founded the Hobie Fleet 80.

He was a lifelong environmental activist. In the last few years he tirelessly worked to bring the dream of a butterfly conservatory to Manatee Island in the downtown area.

Gaulden is survived by Nancy, his wife of 66 years; his two daughters, Rebecca and Ellen; his six grandchildren, Reed, Renny, Matt, Heather, Katie, and Drue; and ten great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daytona Beach Butterfly Conservatory and Educational Foundation, % 111 North St. Andrews, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

Sign the Guestbook here: http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=GB000097712591

Another dedicated site on the Hobie Fleet 80 page may be found here:

http://www.fleet80.com/GauldenReed.shtml as constructed by Gilligan.

We can be reached at 386- 238-SAIL (7245), info@HalifaxSailing.org, or contact Bill Field