Bill Lapworth
Bill Lapworth | |
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| Born | Charles William Lapworth 12 December 1919 |
| Died | 3 April 2006 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Naval architect |
| Known for | Sailboat designs |
Charles William Lapworth (12 December 1919 – 3 April 2006) was an American naval architect who designed a large number of sailboats, many of them for Cal Yachts. He was active as a designer from the early 1950s until the 1980s. Described as "one of the foremost West Coast naval architects in the post-World War II period", he has been nominated to the US National Sailing Hall of Fame.