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Yacht designer Laurie Davidson

Laurie Davidson

(1927)
yacht designer


Laurie Davidson is famous for being the designer who created a successful challenger and defender for the America's Cup.

He worked as principal designer for Team New Zealand in 1995 and 2000. While working with One World Challenge he collaborated with the designers Bruce Nelson and Phil Kaiko to develop the team's two IACC boats.

Laurie Davidson is highly experienced in designing racing and cruising boats in many different styles and sizes. His designs are original and innovative. Among his most important creations is VOR 60 Djuice Dragons.

related subjects:

Bruce Farr

Yacht design

links:
www.oneworldchallenge.com