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Designing for the Thrill of Speed Under Sail

Designing for the Thrill of Speed Under Sail

August 1, 2024

Every sailor knows the thrill of reaching in a good breeze, the exhilaration of catching a rolling swell when fully powered up, and the camaraderie that forms from sharing these moments with others. Some sailors like these sensations so much that they commission boats with those experiences as the sole focus.

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Summer 2024 Newsletter

July 3, 2024

Summer 2024 is off to a great start with the NorthCoast 415 launch, Bill Langan’s latest honor, and new scoring used for the Bermuda Race. Read more

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Bill Langan Named to Bermuda Race Roll of Honour

Bill Langan Named to Bermuda Race Roll of Honour

June 11, 2024

We were proud to learn that Bill Langan, the founder of Langan Design, has been named to the Bermuda Race Class of 2024 Roll of Honour, recognized as both “an innovative naval architect” and “a frequent competitor in the race.” He also served as the race’s technical director, working with Jim Teeters to create the … Read More

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NorthCoast 415HT: First Impressions Exceed Expectations

NorthCoast 415HT: First Impressions Exceed Expectations

June 6, 2024

Over the past year, we’ve watched NorthCoast Boats build their new flagship model, the 415HT, which is their first model built from CNC tooling and also the first designed in collaboration with an outside firm—Langan Design Partners. Now we’ve taken a ride on hull #1, and—as predicted by NorthCoast owner Jose DaPonte—the boat is exceeding … Read More

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Hull of 95-Foot Sailing Yacht Goes Right-Side-Up for the First Time

Hull of 95-Foot Sailing Yacht Goes Right-Side-Up for the First Time

December 19, 2023

Rockport Marine reaches key milestone in build of contemporary classic superyacht designed by Langan Design Partners and Mark Whiteley Design. Photos by Billy Black ROCKPORT, ME (Dec. 19, 2023)—The 95-foot pilothouse sloop known as Project Ouzel reached a major milestone on a snowy day in Maine at the end of November. The hull emerged from the … Read More

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Fall 2023 Newsletter

Fall 2023 Newsletter

September 26, 2023

Langan Design’s fall newsletter features Project Ouzel, a new 95-foot contemporary classic (above). We also bring you up to date on the NorthCoast 415HT, explain our small contribution to Kristen Neuschäfer’s Golden Globe Race victory, and give back to the Ida Lewis Distance Race. View the newsletter, or subscribe in the form on this page.

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