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Dear Members and Friends,
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We are saddened to announce that Walter Lionel Jorgensen (93) passed away peacefully at sunset on 18th August 2018 surrounded by his wife and three children.
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Many SoPYC members will recall Wal tethered to the backstay of 'Naughty Black Shorts' still enjoying a race and barking orders at the crew. Walter was a member of SoPYC for over 50 years, he sailed his last competitive race at Geographe Bay Race Week in 2016 - aged 90.
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His joy of sailing is continued by his daughter April Jorgensen and son-in-law Jayson Oates. Some of you would have seen April sailing 'Murphy's Law' at yesterday's Frostbite race. 'Murphy's Law' is a Whiting 30 and was Walter's pride and joy. Walter launched 'Murphy's Law' in 1979 and sailing her during his best sailing years. April's crew (and a few extras) sailed her down from Hillary's to sail the commemorative race at SoPYC in Walter's honour.
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On behalf of the SoPYC Flag Officers, members and staff we would like to express our condolences to the Jorgensen family.
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Funeral arrangements to be announced separately.
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South of Perth Yacht Club
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