William Earl Buchan

William Earl Buchan
Personal information
Born (1935-05-09) May 9, 1935
Sport
Sailing career
ClassStar
ClubCorinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles Star class
World Championships
1961 San Diego Star class
1970 Marstrand Star class
1985 Nassau Star class
1973 San Diego Star class
1976 Nassau Star class
1979 Marstrand Star class
1965 Newport Star class
1981 Marblehead Star class
1982 Medemblik Star class
1983 Marina del Rey Star class

William Earl Buchan (born May 9, 1935) is an American sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Star class with Steven Erickson.

He sailed on Intrepid in the 1974 America's Cup defender trials.