We now have comprehensive feedback on the Octave design. Qualitative and quantitative tests have enabled us to evaluate the radical features incorporated into the prototypes in order to decide on values for future production boats.More detailed explanations of the design choices will be published later, but the broad concept has been validated. Overall beam, prismatic...Read More

For a well-earned third place at the Australian Championships sailing an Ajax by Carbonicboats. Great to see that the M Class is alive and well, with a very high standard of sailors and equipment. The Event Site can be found hereRead More

I found the following interesting enough to post and comment on. It is an open letter to the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) by somebody who was associated with a credible prospective competitor.  Given my experiences as part of an official competitor that found the ever changing new format untenable, I would broadly agree with the...Read More

Here are some preview images of the Kedo range of carbon fibre houseware and furniture. These creations are made using a proprietary technique that gives the best features of glassware, with the unique aesthetics of carbon fibre. You can buy Kedo products now in Australia and New Zealand only from Carbonix. Choose from the standard...Read More

A lot has been written about the recently concluded A Cat Australian Champs. Not much to add here except to agree that it was a fantastic regatta and a great way to learn about these elegant and sophisticated boats. The hosts were generous and hospitable, the race management was smooth and efficient and the competitors...Read More

A few days of boat preparation are an interesting opportunity to come up with solutions to some problems common to many boat types. As always the factors to consider are weight, reliability, durability, cost, and repeatability. Usually in that order. Here are some images of what we came up with…Trapeze lines: starting from the top, the 2.5...Read More

First outing for the new test platform after only a very light wind race out of Kurnell the previous Sunday.Having a designer at the helm meant expectations were low: The goal was to get around the course cleanly and begin gathering data (rigged the boat with instruments at some key locations) for baseline values before...Read More

During this year dominated by AC preparations, Carbonicboats simmered along with a couple of architectural projects, aerospace consultancy, assorted mods and optimisation jobs for clients, RC yacht development, and lately some limited work on our A Cat test platform. Personally I took every opportunity to get out on the water on multihulls big and small,...Read More

Needless to say, this turn of events was surprising and extremely disappointing because the athletic and technical sides of the team had grown to be truly formidable.The record shows the calibre of the names involved. Perhaps more importantly in such a collaborative undertaking, promising constructive relationships were growing within the group. The sailing and shore...Read More

Fortunately, the chance arose to apply these lessons when Carbonicboats was hired almost immediately by the then Official Challenger from Italy. Having done my homework on their funding, management, and philosophy, I was impressed by the commercial approach they advocated and (vitally) comfortable that the backing was in place to implement the strategies they had...Read More