Johan Valentijn

Johan Valentijn is a Dutch-American yacht designer known for his work on America's Cup yachts and high-performance sailing designs. Valentijn worked on numerous America's Cup campaigns and designed successful racing yachts that incorporated advanced technology and innovative design concepts. His background in aerodynamics and engineering brought scientific approaches to yacht design, particularly in rig and sail development. Valentijn represents the modern generation of yacht designers who combine traditional yacht design skills with advanced engineering analysis.