1940 – 2012
Britton Chance was a prodigious naval architect and designer of many sailboats including several America's Cup contenders. He played a significant role along with Bruce Nelson, Dave Pedrick and SAIC scientists (led by Nils Salvesen and Carl Scragg) in developing the design of "Stars and Stripes" for Dennis Connors's 1987 bid for the return of the America Cup to the USA.
Chance's talents were employed by Harken Inc. for the 65-foot futuristic Procyon project.
Chance was active in racing sail design implementing many new foil designs which have pushed the state-of-the-art and rules of some of the worlds most prestigious races.
| Name | LOA (ft) | First Built | Last Built | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCE 24 | 23.95 | 1973 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| CHANCE 29/25 (PACESHIP) | 29 | 1973 | 1974 | Masthead Sloop |
| CHANCE 30-30 (ALLIED) | 30.58 | 1971 | 1974 | Masthead Sloop |
| CHANCE 32 | 32.08 | 1972 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| CHANCE 32/28 (PACESHIP) | 32.08 | 1972 | 1974 | Masthead Sloop |
| CHANCE 37 (WAUQUIEZ) | 36.92 | 1971 | 1977 | Masthead Sloop |
| CHANCE 42/36 | 42.17 | 1974 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| ESSEX 14 | 14 | 1986 | 1988 | Fractional Sloop |
| GOLDEN WAVE 48 | 47.83 | 1981 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| JOEMARIN 29 | 28.74 | 1974 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| OFFSHORE ONE (CHANCE) | 32.92 | 1976 | 1979 | Masthead Sloop |
| PT-30-1(PLAS TREND 30-1) | 30 | 1968 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| PT-30-2 (PLAS TREND 30-2) | 30 | 1970 | 1973 | Masthead Sloop |
| PT-32 (PLAS TREND 32) | 31.75 | 1973 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| TARTAN PRIDE 270 | 26.83 | 1985 | — | Fractional Sloop |