Charles E. Morgan

Charles E. 'Charlie' Morgan (1932-2008) was an influential American yacht designer whose racing yachts dominated offshore competition in the 1960s-1980s. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Morgan designed numerous successful ocean racers including Paper Tiger, which won the 1965 SORC, and Jubilee, 1968 Bermuda Race winner. His designs were characterized by moderate displacement, efficient underbodies, and excellent windward performance. Morgan also designed production boats for various manufacturers and founded Morgan Yachts, building boats to his own designs. His influence on American yacht racing was significant, particularly in developing the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) as a major sailing venue.