Robert W. Ball
Robert Wilson Ball | |
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| Born | August 24, 1943 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 9, 2022 (aged 79) |
| Citizenship | Canadian, US permanent resident |
| Education | Naval Architect |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Naval Architect |
| Years active | 1969–2022 |
| Employer(s) | C&C Yachts, Concordia Custom Yachts, Edson International |
| Known for | Chief in-house designer at C&C Yachts from 1973 to 1991 |
| Predecessor | George Cuthbertson |
| Successor | Tim Jacket |
| Spouse | Patricia Ball |
| Children | Bria Knowles Dayton Ball Kira L'Heureux |
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| Awards | 2011 Legends of Ontario Sailing Award |
Robert Wilson Ball (August 24, 1943 – September 9, 2022) was a Canadian yacht designer, based in Port Credit, Ontario, and later, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ball was the chief in-house designer and Vice President of Design at C&C Yachts from 1973 to 1991.