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E. W. Etchells

Sailboat designer (1911-1998) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87

Elwood Widmer "Skip" Etchells was an American naval architect, boat builder and world championship sailor. He is best remembered now for the one-design racing boat that bears his name, the International Etchells class, a 30-foot-6-inch (9.30 m) keelboat that he designed in 1966.

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One of the most competitive classes in sailboat racing, the Etchells is often the boat of choice for the world's top sailors, including America's Cup veteran Dennis Conner, a three-time world champion in the class.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1998 · aged 87