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 April 2025

Gillette (IOM) Construction Images

I am pleased to receive new pictures on the construction of a second Gillette (IOM) within the UK. The hull is being constructed from ‘Obeche’ wood with ‘Spruce’ highlights, covered in a thin layer of glass for strength.

Since the launch of the Gillette design a handful of plans have been distributed, but these are the first construction images received from the home builder. For more information on this IOM, go to the Gillette (IOM) Kit page on this website.

12 April 2025

Yesterday a low key (IOM) Pop Up race was organised at Viera, Florida. This provided another opportunity to test the performance of my 3D printed prototype 'Akula' design. The wind conditions were initially light and shifty, but as the day continued the wind strengthened to the top end of A-Rig. After a slow start, I managed to find some consistency and my IOM's performace improved as the day continued.

Pringle (US1m) Project

In 2022, we produced a class 3D printed prototype to compete in the US Championships in Los Angelese. Since that time the project was shelved for various reasons. However, after recently being encouraged from increased numbers within in the US1m fleet at the local 'Space Coast MYC' in Florida, I have decided to resume the project by finalising the hull shape, with the aim of launching a carbon version of 'Pringle' later this summer. 

The US1m is very different to an IOM. The yachts are smaller in volume typically displacing 2.6Kgs overall. The use of carbon hulls and rigs are accepted. The most concentration of US1m is on the west coast of the country in California, but with increasing numbers showing up in Florida, there seems to be renewed enthusiasm for the class and potential to compete in this year's class championship.

24 March 2025

My new  Akula '3D Prototype' competed in its first US regatta. The Region 7 Championship is the equivalent to a UK (IOM) Ranking race. The event had a fleet of 30 skippers all using top quality and well-established boats. I was pleased to finish the regatta in 10th place and this result provides a solid base for collecting evidence of my design's performance. After competing, I continue to make further improvements to my boat prior to the next regatta, which potentially could be towards the end of May.

29 December 2024

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, launching during the New Year period. In the coming months, 'Akula' will be trialled in the US and if successful, it is hoped we can move forward by creating the moulds, to make this our primary IOM design later in 2025.