Alan Buchanan (naval architect)

Alan Buchanan (1922-2015) was a British naval architect and sailor. He designed 22 boats,[1] including yachts that won Admiral's Cup, the Cowes Week, and the Fastnet Race.[2][3]

Alan Buchanan
Born20 October 1922
Died26 January 2015 (2015-01-27) (aged 92)
Saint Peter, Jersey
OccupationNaval architect, sailor

Designs

Buchanan's designs include"[1]

  • Bonito 35
  • Brabent
  • Buchanan Dragonfly
  • Buchanan Nantucket Clipper 32
  • Buchanan Queen 38
  • Buchanan Spartan-1
  • Buchanan Spartan-2
  • Buchanan Viking 30
  • Crystal 23
  • Diamond 27
  • East Anglian 28
  • Halcyon 23[4]
  • Halcyon 27
  • Halcyon Clipper 26
  • Hilbre One Design
  • Holliwell 22
  • Neptune 33
  • Nepuntian 33
  • Prior 37
  • Saxon 34
  • Wild Duck 19
  • Yeoman Junior

References
  1. McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Alan Buchanan 1922 - 2015". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  2. Ferris, Harriett (February 6, 2015). "Alan Buchanan, naval architect 1922 – 2015". Yachting World. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  3. "Death of naval architect Alan Buchanan". Jersey Evening Post. February 18, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  4. "Halcyon 23 - Yachts and Yachting Review", Offshore Yacht Class Owners' Association, March 13, 1970, archived from the original on January 5, 2009
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