This page is dedicated to on going and future projects. Periodically, we will update this page to reflect our progress. The aim will always be to finalise a design and make these yachts available in the near future.

21 December 2024

Despite recent changes to my personal life, it has been a busy end to this year. This is because not only have we continued with the wooden 'Gillette' project, but also we have created another IOM, called 'Akula'. The hope in the future is, 'Akula' will become the moulded Glass / Epoxy version of its wooden (IOM) counterpart.

Whilst competing in the Fleetwood (IOM) Ranking race earlier this year, I was inspired by Brad Gibson's rig ideas on his Post-Punk yacht. After speaking to Brad, I was so impressed with the simplicity of his rigs that a few days later, I contacted him to ask permission if I could use his ideas on my IOM. Once settled, I decided to alter my existing IOM designs to suit the new style of rigs.

I wish to thank Brad Gibson for his support.

The builder of the 'Gillette', Ian Davidson (Greenock MYC) has worked wonderfully over a short number of weeks to create this IOM. I have assisted him with the final fitting and we could see the launch of the new 'Gillette' in the coming weeks. If successful I hope to complete the building and rigging instructions that will support the 'Gillette' project and I hope to make this 'Home Build' design available in the spring of 2025.

The 'Akula' hull is a 3D printed prototype IOM which has been put together by myself and Damian Ackroyd. In a short number of weeks we have managed to finish the project ready to be launched in the New Year. In the coming months, 'Akula' will be trialled both in the UK and in the US. If successful, I hope we can move forward by creating the moulds and make this our primary IOM design later in 2025.