On the Superyacht Times, the new Ghostyachts G130SS has been revealed for the first time. ST is very proud of the outcome of the design, where we have provided naval architecture, design, and engineering services. The Ghostyachts team is putting the finishing touches on the presentation and we look forward to the next step in development and construction.
Schickler Tagliapietra’s expertise in design and engineering extends beyond racers and maxis to superyachts beyond 24m LOA. A sample of the large cruisng yachts on which the ST founders have had involvment in includes: Shaman 27m, Young Cat 27m, Cinderella III 32m, Alithia 40m, Hetairos 43m, Mystere 43m, Esense 43m, Gimlä 43m, Arzana 48m, and Lamu III Tri 50m. Many of these yachts come from the Tripp and Frers studios, where the careers of the partners were refined.
ST was represented by Founder Doug Schickler at the WYRF in Estoril this year. He attended mostly the parallel Yacht Racing Design & Technology Symposium, where noted speakers from top design firms, sail and rig makers, and boat builders discussed the state of the industry from various angles.
The upcoming 34th America’s Cup and the changing TP52 circuit were of key interest. The newly minted HPR (High Performance Rule) targeted at the top of the racing rule pyramid was introduced. ST has taken no breaks on this front, getting immediately involved in the details of this yet-to-be-finalized rule, and offering our opinion on what makes sense. We look forward to seeing the first HPR40′s coming out of China in the first months of 2012.
After a strong showing in difficult times at the Genoa Boat Show, Garda Solar has shared with us the news. The first purchaser of the boats has placed an order. They are also exhibiting at Luxury and Yachts 2011 from today: http://gardasolar.com/it/news/gardasolar-al-luxury-yachts-2011
ST has been commissioned for the naval architecture of the new Inoxsail daysailer. This commission was completed in the Fall of 2011 and the boat will soon be under construction. It is a boat of just 5m LOA, but has been crafted with the same attention to detail as other larger projects. As part of the shape refinement process, rapid prototyping was used to get our hands on the design in physical format.
Garda Solar’s variety of rotational moulded electric boats has entered full production. The Genoa Boat show 2011 had 3 models on display, included one of them in the basin for test drives. For the latest information on this 100% recyclable zero emissions product, visit http://www.gardasolar.com/
Davide Tagliapietra has joined the Challenge Italia campaign to wrest the Little America’s Cup from its defenders. This is the first time in over 30 years that Italy has mounted a challenge for this trophy, contested in the C class catamarans. Davide will be primarily responsible for structural simulation with the team and design work for what should be multiple platforms has already begun.
For the last few months, the day to day updates and musings from ST have been posted on our Facebook page. This is a more convenient way to share links to regattas, news and events. This page should become more dedicated to documenting our design work and engineering services.
The spring was occupied with moving the office to the NDSM Werf and Rhebergen Multihulls. We also are growing the office with the addition (albeit too brief) of Justin Shell, Boy Korporaal, and Daan van den Wildenberg. At the same time we worked our way through many consulting projects.
ST is now looking forward to an exciting late summer, when the world can learn more about the innovative projects we have been keeping under wraps for some time. In the first half of 2011, we have rekeeled and rigged a racing 61 footer; when it all comes out you will see why it has taken great concentration. We also have an all new hyper-light racing 42 in final assembly. Both of these projects incorporate exciting new technology.
After a period of intense collaborative work on a cruising 74 foot sloop and 73 foot motor yacht, we can also return to a pair of fun smaller projects. And the consulting projects remain as a constant source of new challenges, and new solutions!
Stay tuned for more, but also, as mentioned before, you can keep track of ST at the Facebook page and on Twitter.
ST is looking for a highly motivated naval architect with 1-2 years power/sailing yacht design experience. Balanced design/engineering background preferred. Masters degree, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, plus parametric 3D modelling (e.g. ProE wildfire). Must be a self starter. Exposure to ISO 12215-5 and HullScant software required. Fluent English required, Italian skill a bonus. 6 mo. contract at start.
