Britton Chance Jr.
Britton Chance Jr. | |
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| Born | June 12, 1940 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | October 12, 2012 (aged 72) |
| Other names | Britt Chance |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester Episcopal Academy |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame |
| Practice | Chance & Company |
| Design | Chanceggar Intrepid Stars & Stripes 87 Stars & Stripes (US 1) Ondine IV |
Britton Chance Jr. or Britt Chance (June 12, 1940 – October 12, 2012) was an American naval architect who developed core elements of three yachts that won the America's Cup and won the World Championship six times. The New York Times said he "was known for having a mathematician's precision and a renegade's willingness to experiment". Professional Boatbuilder called him "one of the brightest minds in yacht design".