B. W. "Jordy" Walker

18th January 2011. Dear Mary, I have just read the news of Jordy's passing in my occasional search of the IOD websites. I was on the foredeck of "Coquette", sail number 5, in the early 1970s and at the IOD Worlds in Larchmont nearly 40 years ago, when 3 of the 5 of us were architects. Jordy was a fine sailor, a fine skipper, a fine competitor and a fine man. I admired him greatly. Please accept my heartfelt good wishes at this time. Truly yours, Brian Crabtree, Chaze sur Argos, France.

ODE to Jordy Walker

When waves come crashing on the shore,
Spewing the sands of time,
They’ll deposit droplets of memories,
Of moments so sublime,….
When the oceans beckoned his ‘Spirit’
To hoist her sails to the sky,
And capture the wind’s capricious ways,
To ‘sink’ or ‘swim’~ perhaps WIN????
Or, at least, give it a Darn Good TRY!
When the ‘Cup of Gold’ is hoisted,
It will be filled with Jordy’s smile,
And...

Mary, Sacha, Samantha, Blythe, Elizabeth and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and you all have my deepest sympathies.
I knew Jordy ever since Junior Sailing at the RBYC and I remember him most for his generosity and enthusiasm.
Onion Bun was in the first birth next to the old wooden dock and was an oasis for tools and our tender for many "fun days". Many great memories include Jordy driving Onion Bun.
During another sunny summer day on the RBYC dock, I remember...

Mary and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Jordy's passing he was a pioneer in match racing and I had the pleasure of knowing him in the formation of the MRA. He was a true gentleman and yachtsman.

To the Walker Family,
Jordy's passing marks an irreplaceable loss in sailing and the community. He was one of the good guys in the world. His generous spirit, unwavering sense of decency and fairness touched so many people. What a terrible loss but what a brilliant life. An example to us all. And for those of us lucky to have known him, what a great friend. It is impossible to forget such a wonderful person. Deepest condolences.

Dear Mary and Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Jordy was a great mate, a straight shooter who never gave up on his principles or what he believed in. His passion for sailing and particularly match racing was remarkable and inspiring.He has surely left his mark on the sport.
We will be thinking of you all.
Take care
Richard & Virginia

I was so sad to hear of Jordy's passing. He made a huge impact on sailing in Bermuda and it was a privilege to know such a man with a ready laugh and a twinkle in his eye. I remember him in Fitted Dinghy meetings and when I worked at the RBYC and he was so involved with the Gold Cup with his IOD's. Bermuda has lost a favourite son. My thoughts are with all the Walker, Simmons and worldwide family at this sad time.
Love Hilary Roberts - Cranleigh, UK

Mary and Family,
We treasure the memory of the many happy occasions, which we shared with Jordy and the Wakler family during our twenty seven years in Bermuda.
With deep sorrow and our fond love,
Anthony, Jean and James, Jamaica

It was a treat to reconnect with Jordy in Berumda this year. All here in Long Beach are saddened by the loss and Congressional Cup has lost a dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary.