Severn Sailing Association founder Walker dies at 95

Dr. Stuart Walker, one of the world’s most renowned dinghy sailors and founder of Severn Sailing Association, died Monday at the age of 95. Walker, who died as a result of stomach cancer, participated in his last competitive regatta this past April when he finished 10th out of 12 entries at the Soling United States National Championship that was hosted by Severn Sailing Association. Walker was the guest of honor at an August party held at Severn Sailing Association in anticipation of his death. In an email to family, friends and fellow SSA members, he explained the purpose of the party. “Many years ago I decided that when I died a great party should be given at SSA in remembrance of me,” Walker wrote. “Recently, however, when I was informed that my abdomen was filled with cancer, I decided that it would be far more fun for me to hold the party in advance of my demise.” Walker’s list of accomplishments includes representing the United States in sailing at the 1968 Olympic Games, capturing a gold medal at the 1979 Pan American Games, becoming the first American to win both the Prince of Wales Trophy (England, 1964) and the Princess Elizabeth Trophy (Bermuda, 1963), and founding the Severn Sailing Association. known as Baltimore’s Classic Five, will host its 23rd annual Turkey Shoot outings Thanksgiving morning. The outings will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at Pine Ridge, Mount Pleasant, Forest Park, and Clifton Park golf courses. Carroll Park will be open for regular play until noon. The registration fee for Turkey Shoot golf outings, which includes breakfast, greens and cart fees, and prizes, is $53 at Pine Ridge, $43 at Mount Pleasant, $35 at Forest Park and $60 at Clifton Park. For more information go to classic5golf.com /classic_five_golf_turkey_shoots/