Thanks to the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association for posting this tribute to Doug Rosborough. Doug and his family have been huge contributors to the recreational boating industry in Nova Scotia, Canada and North America.The Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association wishes to acknowledge the passing of James Douglas (Doug) Rosborough on 23rd April 2020 at the age of 91. Doug made a huge contribution to the boatbuilding industry in Nova Scotia from the 1950’s to mid-1980’s. During this time he designed some 140 vessels, and had them built at various boatyards in the Maritimes - many at A. F. Theriault & Son. He also founded Rosborough Boats in 1955, leaving a legacy that has been carried on by his son Bob and grandson Heaton.
Ranging in length from 30ft to 65ft, his most familiar design was the schooner-rigged Privateer class, which was sold to clients all over North America. The vessels, which were all of wooden construction, brought many thousands of hours of work to the boatyards.
For his contribution to Nova Scotia’s boatbuilding industry, Doug was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the NSBA in 2007, and in 2010 he was a guest speaker at the Nova Scotia In-Water Boat Show. He was one of our boatbuilding industry’s most colourful characters. ...
