Phebe Corckran King, a longtime and active member of the Annapolis sailing community, died Nov. 7 of brain cancer. She was 42.

She was born in Baltimore to James G. and Jenny Lewald Corckran.

She developed a love for sailing while spending summers on the shores of the Severn River in the community of Sherwood Forest. She attended the College of Charleston, receiving a bachelor's degree in education and achieving All-American status as a member of the sailing team.

She was active in the Chesapeake Bay sailing scene as a member of the local J/22 fleet.

She and her husband of 17 years, Aden King, were avid competitors in the J/World Thursday Night Series in Annapolis.

Mrs. Corckran King organized numerous campaigns for the Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship. In 2001, she finished as the top amateur skipper of 40 entries at the regatta.

In 2003, she skippered the winning entry in the Women on the Water Regatta aboard a J/105 Le Renard. “One of my favorite sailing days on the Chesapeake,” recalled crew member Sarah Phelps. “First time seeing a female skipper of a big boat who approached each phase of the race with confidence, leadership and a smile.”

“Phebe will truly be missed and will never be forgotten,” said Todd Hiller, a veteran one-design sailor in Annapolis who often crewed for Mrs. Corckran King. “She will always be remembered for her infectious smile, wit and uncanny ability to keep her competitors at bay. A class act in every true sense of character and sportsmanship.”

She also enjoyed skiing, fishing and traveling with her family.

A memorial service was held at St. Ann's Church, Annapolis.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son. Zander King; daughters Lindsay King and Natalie King; brothers Alex Corckran and Jay Corckran; and sister Sara Corckran, all of Annapolis.

—?Bill Wagner, Baltimore Sun Media Group