Eight Bells: Paul Lindenberg

Paul Lindenberg

Renowned racing sailboat designer, builder and racer Paul Lindenberg passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s nursing home in Dover, NH on May 19, 2024. He was 89.

Born March 3, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana by parents Herman and Faye Lindenberg, he won many different class sailing events including the 1970 Tornado World Championship, National OK Dinghy Championship, Florida’s sunfish state championship among many others.

Paul was a lifelong sailor with a passion for building the fastest sailboats in the world. He founded Lindenberg Yachts in Cocoa, FL where he produced more than 150 boats, and was known for his groundbreaking designs that produced some of the fastest racing sailboats.

One of his most celebrated creations, a 60-foot sloop Thursday’s Child, won the 1984 OSTAR transatlantic race and shattered the 135-year-old world record for the fastest sailboat to pass from New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn.

Paul’s legacy extends beyond the world of competitive sailing. He was a father to three sons – Butch Constable, Mike Constable, and Mark Lindenberg along with companion Carol Mairs.

He will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his dedication to his craft, and his unwavering love for his family. He will be missed.