Laurie Davidson

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Lawrence Karl Davidson, CNZM (born 1927), is a New Zealand sailing yacht designer.^[1]^[2] He is most notable for his International America's Cup Class sailboats which successfully challenged and defended the America's Cup sailing trophy.

In the 2000 New Year Honours, Davidson was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to yacht designing.^[3]

He was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in 2007.

America's Cup

1995, San Diego – Designed NZL 32 which won the America's Cup in five straight races
2000, Auckland – Chief designer for Team New Zealand, and again won in five straight races (against challenger Luna Rossa)

References

↑ "Laurie Davidson". Design Dictionary. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
↑ Barbara Loyd (May 11, 1995). "Yacht Racing; Secret of Black Magic's Success Is in the Design". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
↑ New Year Honours List 2000. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 2 January 2013.

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