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Fall 2024 Newsletter
Here’s the latest on Project Ouzel, plus our NorthCoast 415’s boat show win and a look back at two of Bill Langan’s fast sailing designs. Read more
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The 95-Foot Project Ouzel Gains Deck House
Early in the fall, the 95-foot cold-molded composite yacht known as Project Ouzel passed another milestone: the pilot house that will protect owners from the elements is now in place.
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Construction Milestone: Deck Fitted on 95-Foot Project Ouzel
The hull and deck of the modern classic sloop known as Project Ouzel moved out of its build shed, and the two essential components were fitted together
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Designing for the Thrill of Speed Under Sail
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
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
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
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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F-TCF: Thoughts on the New Scoring System for the 2024 Bermuda Race
Meet the new “weather forecast” scoring approach of the upcoming edition of the Bermuda Race. We’re impressed.
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Hull of 95-Foot Sailing Yacht Goes Right-Side-Up for the First Time
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
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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Build Underway: New 95-foot Contemporary Classic Yacht by Langan Design Partners
After more than a year of collaborative and singular work, we’re thrilled to announce that construction has begun on our latest design—a 95-foot sailing yacht that’s both modern and classic. Today’s press release describes Project Ouzel in broad strokes and names the companies collaborating on the new yacht. You can inspect design renderings and photos … Read More
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Minnehaha Wins Golden Globe with New Rig and Chainplates
Kirsten Neuschäfer, winner of the Golden Globe Race, adopted a conservative approach to keeping her mast in place for the solo race alone around the world. Langan Design Partners were pleased to help out. Last spring, a Cape George 36 named Minnehaha sailed into Les Sables d’Olonne, France, on a mere whisper of wind to … Read More
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