Doug Peterson

Douglas Blair "Doug" Peterson (1945 – June 26, 2017) was an American yacht designer. He began with the One Tonner Ganbare in 1973. Peterson's designs have pioneered many innovations in racing and cruising yachts.[1] He was born in Los Angeles, California.

Doug Peterson in 1973

Peterson later entered the America's Cup circle as a key design member of the winning 1992 America³ and 1995 NZL 32 Black Magic Team New Zealand design teams.[2] In 2000, Peterson designed the winning Louis Vuitton Cup boat for Prada Challenge.

Peterson died on June 26, 2017 in San Diego, California of colorectal cancer, aged 71.[3]

References

"Doug Peterson". Nautical Quarterly. Vol. No. 11. New York, N.Y. : Nautical Quarterly. 1977. {{cite news}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
Lloyd, Barbara (1995-05-11). "YACHT RACING; Secret of Black Magic's Success is in the Design". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
Jay Posner (June 27, 2017). "Doug Peterson, yacht designer who helped U.S. and New Zealand win the America's Cup, dies at 71". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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[1] "Doug Peterson". Nautical Quarterly. Vol. No. 11. New York, N.Y. : Nautical Quarterly. 1977. {{cite news}}: |volume= has extra text (help)

[2] Lloyd, Barbara (1995-05-11). "YACHT RACING; Secret of Black Magic's Success is in the Design". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-03-04.

[3] Jay Posner (June 27, 2017). "Doug Peterson, yacht designer who helped U.S. and New Zealand win the America's Cup, dies at 71". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 27, 2017.