Bruce K. Farr (1949 - ) is a renowned designer of racing and cruising yachts.
Recognized as probably the most prolific yacht designer in the world, boats designed by Farr have competed in every Whitbread Round the World Race since 1981, and have won the 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002 races. Farr is also a noted designer of New Zealand's entries in 1986 (co-designed with Ron Holland and Laurie Davidson) and 2000, and United States's BMW/Oracle challenger in 2003 (accepted as Challenger of Record for the 2007 Cup).
Farr's highly respected cruising yachts have been sold and sailed the world around. His production designs (mass-produced as opposed to custom) have been produced by a variety of top tier yacht manufacturers including Beneteau, Concordia, Baltic and Nauta.
Farr is a native of New Zealand and currently lives near AnapolisMaryland. His services to yachting were recognized in 1990 when he was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
BRUCE K. FARR, Vice President, O.B.E. BruceFarr is the Vice President, Director and founder of Farr Yacht Design, Ltd., the world's foremost designer of racing and cruising sailboats.
In the 70s, designs by BruceFarr to the then fledgling International Offshore Rule (IOR) were faster, cheaper to build and easier to sail than the accepted standard designs from the incumbent designers at that time.
Bruce was quick to recognize the importance of the increasing level of technology in the design world.
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