Legendary Sailboat Designer Chuck Paine

Chuck is one of the most successful sailboat designers of all time, and has been at it since the 1970's. We discuss old designs vs. new, the pros and cons of heavy full-keeled boats, weatherhelm, modern designs, translating sailing experience to design, good and bad sailing memories, his beautiful wooden daysailors, his early racing days, Herreschoffs, how to select an offshore sailboat, and more.