Woodbridge "Woody" Parker Brown (1912–2008) was an American surfer and watercraft designer best known for inventing the modern catamaran. He was also instrumental in promoting the growth of surfing in the mainland United States; among his accomplishment in surfboard shaping was an early fin design.

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Occupation: surfer
Citizenship: United States
Born: 1912
Died: 2008

United Statescountry of citizenship

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Occupation: surfer
Citizenship: United States
Born: 1912
Died: 2008

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