Walter has sailed competitively and recreationally since he was 12. Walter has an accomplished boating resume having won numerous races locally, nationally and internationally, where he is considered one of the top sailors in the country. While sailing, Walter also had a successful career in real estate development. Walter writes a weekly boating message, “the Mooring Minute”, he currently is an active member and serves on race councils for both the Balboa Yacht Club BYC and the Lido Isle Yacht Club. Walter hosts and chairs many charity regattas and is always actively seeking to grow the boating community.