Eight Bells: William J. Baxter Jr.

William J. Baxter Jr. of Stuart, Fla., and Cutchogue set sail for his final destination on July 4 at 91 years old.

He had four children, principally to work on his extensive chore lists — one Christmas, he gave each of his children a rake as a gift. He sailed most of the year. The season would begin in the winter at Larchmont Yacht Club in the IC dinghy fleet. Then he would race various boats named Pirate up and down Long Island Sound representing Larchmont YC, Riverside YC, Old Cove YC, and Storm Trysail Club. He loved his time as commodore of Old Cove YC, Mattituck YC, and Sailfish Point Club. – Full report