Des Townson
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Des Townson, MNZM (1934 – October 15, 2008) was a New Zealand yacht designer. He was responsible for designing some of the best-known classes in New Zealand sailing, including the Starling, Zephyr and Dart classes.
In 1950 Townson won the Tanner Cup, the nation's premier teenage yachting championship. In 2008 his contribution to yachting earned him membership in the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Townson died on October 15, 2008 after a long battle with cancer at his home in Auckland.[1]
References
- ↑ Sailing pioneer passes away retrieved from stuff.co.nz (10/16/08)
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