The passing of Brit Chance, the gifted yacht designer, saddened me.
- A little side story.
- Early in my career, in the 60's, I read in a French Magazine the word "genius" associated with Britton Chance's design. I said to myself, I want to work for someone like that. Later, while I was working for the French architect Andre Mauric on the 12 Meter Challenge for the America's Cup launched by Baron Bich, the "President" hired Britton Chance to design a trial horse. So, I met him during the building of "Chancegger" in Switzerland, where, from time to time, I got to go.
- Still later on, I approached Britt for a design job in his office in the US. I also applied with Sparkman and Stephens. A few months later, I received my Green Card, sponsored by him, Olin, and Roderick Stephens.
- The card arrived faster than expected, and Brit was not quite ready to employ me. The real possibility of working for Sparkman & Stephensthere was there, and I was immediately engaged to start the next Monday. But I did not want to work in New-York City. A few days later, I was hired by Dick Carter, and that is the rest of the story.
- The card arrived faster than expected, and Brit was not quite ready to employ me. The real possibility of working for Sparkman & Stephensthere was there, and I was immediately engaged to start the next Monday. But I did not want to work in New-York City. A few days later, I was hired by Dick Carter, and that is the rest of the story.
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