Doug Peterson facts for kids
Douglas Blair "Doug" Peterson (1945 – June 26, 2017) was a famous American yacht designer. He was known for creating fast and innovative boats. Doug's designs helped change the world of yacht racing and cruising. He was born in Los Angeles, California.
Who Was Doug Peterson?
Doug Peterson started his amazing career in 1973. His very first design was a boat called Ganbare. This boat became very famous in a race called the One Ton Cup. Ganbare showed everyone that Doug was a talented designer.
Designing for Top Races
Doug Peterson's skills soon led him to the biggest yacht race in the world: the America's Cup. He was a very important part of the design teams for two winning boats.
- In 1992, he helped design America3, which won the America's Cup.
- In 1995, he was part of the team that designed NZL 32, also known as Black Magic. This boat helped Team New Zealand win the America's Cup.
Doug continued to design winning boats. In 2000, he designed the boat that won the Louis Vuitton Cup for the Prada Challenge team. This showed his lasting impact on competitive sailing.
Doug Peterson's Legacy
Doug Peterson's designs brought many new ideas to both racing and cruising yachts. His work made boats faster and more efficient. He passed away on June 26, 2017, in San Diego, California, at the age of 71. His contributions to yacht design are still celebrated today.
