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William Shaw

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New York

From 1964 on, William Shaw was chief designer for Pearson Yachts, one of Americas largest sailboat manufacturers for more than two decades. Before joining Pearson, he worked at Sparkman & Stephens in New York. In the mid-1950’s he was co-founder of the MORC handicap rule.

Shipyards

Tanzer Industries Ltd.

Hughes Boat Works