William Earl Buchan

William Earl Buchan
Personal information
Born (1935-05-09) May 9, 1935
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Sailing career
ClassStar
ClubCorinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1984 Los AngelesStar class
World Championships
1961 San DiegoStar class
1970 MarstrandStar class
1985 NassauStar class
1973 San DiegoStar class
1976 NassauStar class
1979 MarstrandStar class
1965 NewportStar class
1981 MarbleheadStar class
1982 MedemblikStar class
1983 Marina del ReyStar class

William Earl Buchan (born May 9, 1935) is an American sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Star class with Steven Erickson.

He sailed on Intrepid in the 1974 America's Cup defender trials.