“It is with deep pain that we inform you that Géza Soponyai – or, as sailing enthusiasts called him, Sopi – sailed away this morning forever…” – writes the family’s statement referring to Glance
Géza Soponyai was the husband of actress-singer Bernadett Tunyogi. Married six years ago, they are both lovers of sailing.
Soponyai was a defining personality of Lake Balaton and Balaton sailing, a role model for many because of his sports background, persistent work as a shipbuilder, his ability to always renew and adapt in the business world, and his talent, the article reads.
Tunyogi Bernadett said a few years ago that sailing became his first life because of his love:
Opening image: Youtube/Sopi – Documentary about a boat builder, sailing competitor/Sun Star Studio
