The bottom inflection on the foils for Paradox is there to give stability in heave (controlling ride height). This solution is unique to our A Cat and other Martin Fischer designs such as the GC32 and Flying Phantom.The upper inflection is a way to adjust overall dihedral angle. It has also been seen on the ETNZ...Read More
What a great time to be in this game: So many factors are converging to make fast sailing accessible and affordable. Multihull development in particular is really benefiting from having been ‘discovered’ by the ‘mainstream’. I speak as a converted monohull sailor but also as a member of the industry with some understanding of economics....Read More
Six page piece on Paradox in the latest Australian Sailing + Yachting magazine. Great to see the A Class Catamaran get such visibility in the mainstream sailing press! This exciting class has certainly moved on from being ‘the best kept secret in sailing’ to being recognised as the fun, technically advanced and elegant boat it...Read More
After testing four different prototypes, here is the latest version of the rudder cassettes that we will supply with your ParadoxA Class Catamaran. Once again, the optimum choice strikes a balance between different considerations. In fact, the design of this component is a great illustration of how the best solutions use the most appropriate materials...Read More
Back in the office after a great A Cat regatta. Efficient race management allowed competitors to enjoy nine races in an ideal venue over three days of sunshine and consistent wind between 12 and 18 knots. A satisfying debut for Paradox in the hands of young Dave Parker who, despite being new to the...Read More
We have received several questions regarding the unusually flared mid sections on Paradox compared to other A Cat designs.The simple thinking is to push the outer gunwale (hull to deck joint) between the beams as far outboard as possible. If each hull had vertical topsides (slab sided), the outer gunwales would move inboard as the...Read More
Some close up shots of the new Paradox A Class Cat on the water, snapped by Andrea Francolini. Detailed reports on the first weeks of testing sessions coming up soon. This project is definitely ‘centre stage’ for CarbonicBoats now that the summer is here, even though other developments such as RC yachts and UAV airframe...Read More
Little time for posting in the last few days. We have been working up the new A Cat prototype, venturing out gradually in stronger winds and pushing harder. This clip is more of the same: skippers eye view. Some images and footage from off the boat will be posted shortly.The programme so far has been...Read More
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