Dan Flanigan
About Dan Flanigan
Dan Flanigan is a Design Engineer at American Magic - Challenger for the 37th America's Cup and serves as Founder Emeritus at Seasats. He has a background in naval architecture and engineering, having worked on notable projects such as the RP130 'My Song' and the RP90 'All Smoke'.
Work at Seasats
Dan Flanigan serves as Founder Emeritus at Seasats, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to the development and innovation of autonomous surface vehicles. Flanigan was involved in the ground-up redesign of Seasats' first-generation autonomous surface vehicle, the X3. His leadership and expertise have been pivotal in guiding the company's vision and engineering initiatives.
Current Role at American Magic
Since 2021, Dan Flanigan has worked as a Design Engineer for American Magic - Challenger, participating in the 37th America's Cup. His work is based in Portsmouth, RI, where he applies his engineering skills to high-performance sailing projects. This role allows him to leverage his extensive background in yacht design and engineering.
Previous Experience at Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design
Dan Flanigan worked at Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design from 2015 to 2017 as a Naval Architect and Composite Engineer. During his tenure, he was the lead engineer on a 68 ft performance cruising yacht. His contributions to the firm included providing engineering support on the RP130 'My Song' and the RP90 'All Smoke' projects.
Educational Background
Dan Flanigan earned a Master’s Degree in Yacht and Small Craft Design from the University of Southampton, studying from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering from Bucknell University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to yacht design.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Dan Flanigan co-founded Kroova LLC, a company dedicated to innovative engineering solutions. In 2020, he reunited with the team from Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design to establish SeaSatellites, Inc. These ventures reflect his commitment to advancing engineering practices in the maritime industry.