When it comes to the quality of sailing life, bigger is not always better. What really counts is getting time on the water, comfort, convenience, and having fun. And for many, the daysailer provides the perfect panacea to the landlocked blues. Unlike many of the larger boats we design, daysailers provide a lot of advantages when it comes to maintenance, ease-of-operations, and access to smaller bodies of water including lakes, near-shore waterways, and shallow bays. Daysailers are known for their simplicity and ease of use — generally single-masted and have a simple rigging system, making these small boats relatively […]
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Experience the “World’s Most Beautiful Regatta”.
Celebrating its 7th anniversary this July, the Camden Classics Cup Regatta unfolds in one of the most breathtaking coastal settings in the world, the picturesque Penobscot Bay in Camden, Maine. Located just 18 miles down along the coast from our studio in Belfast, its crystal-clear waters, rocky shores, and scenic islands, provides a stunning backdrop for the well-earned title of the “World’s Most Beautiful” regatta. With its rich nautical history and stunning natural beauty, this annual gathering has become a celebrated tradition, drawing sailors and spectators alike to experience the thrill of world-class yacht racing and immerse themselves in the […]
Sailing Back To Zingara’s Roots
Since we took ownership of our sweet little Spirit of Tradition yacht, Zingara has brought much joy to us on the water – the boat is great fit to our seasonal agenda. Hosting clients aboard is a great way to build relations and Zingara is a solid and beautiful platform. We enjoy a few regatta events each year and this gives the SWD design team something to chew on; the company team-building is good fun and something to look forward to. And, owning a boat as business partners is a helpful way to manage time aboard during busy seasonal schedules, […]
25M Restomod that Delivers Double the Fun
It’s not every day we get to throttle up into the red (redlining) with imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills going into a single project. The past year we’ve been designing and engineering the Resto-Mod of a 25M Powercat, designed in the late 1990’s, and has required all our RPM to fuel the ride. For our clients this yacht captures a fresh balance of style, safety, and performance. Physical Dimensions and Particulars LOA 25.1 m / 82.35 ft BOA 11m / 36.09 ft Draft: 1.5m / 4.92 ft Disp: 55T Fuel: 18,300 L / 4800 g. Cabins: 2 guest, […]
A Deep Dive into the Super Daysailer
Super Daysailer combines gracious comfort, style, and utility to day sailing adventures. The sleek design is host to a spacious protected cockpit and comfortable overnighting make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to venture further than most daysailers. This beautiful vessel is a light displacement hull built upon substantial waterline and beam, making a beautifully stylish hull that promises great performance. The centerpiece of this design is the partially enclosed cockpit created by a hard-top dodger with all-glass surround– the space is flexible, further blending outdoors with a hassle-free creature-comfort experience on the water. Below deck, a simple day-sailing […]
Charleston, SC Floating Villa | Sneak Peek
The Charleston, SC Floating Villa is the latest IMMERST client design. IMMERST is distilled from 30 years of marine industry leadership translated to floating architectural innovation. With IMMERST, Stephens Waring Design provides a design-build consultancy dedicated to creating sustainable aquatecture with energy-efficient work /play / living solutions. Design Highlights: Proprietary OASys – Ocean Architecture System: an integrated system of floating foundations minimizes environmental impact and mitigates any motion from harbor wake — protects against extreme weather or hurricane storm surges. Sustainable design combines green building techniques with efficient use of space to conserve energy and minimize operating demands on local resources. A […]
The Rise of OMG! Vacation Rentals
Have you ever wanted to spend your vacay above the canopy in a historic fire tower in Idaho ($200/night)? How about working from a flying saucer in the English countryside ($235/night)? Better yet, beating the summer heat in a renovated luxury missile silo in Roswell, NM ($875/night)? Well according to Airbnb there are now more than 170,000 unique accommodation options, which short of any better categorical term fall under the label of OMG (oh my god!) vacation rentals. The popularity of original and whimsical vacation rentals has become so immense that the category has become a leading marketing pillar of […]
Paradigm 40 Sport Utility Vessel
Paradigm 40 Sport Utility Vessel – the boat designed for modern living on the water. With a balance of performance, efficiency, and practicality, Paradigm is perfect for families or couples who want to embrace boating with comfort and style. The boat’s raised foredeck and nearly plumb bow bring to mind the classic design, yet with a business-like design in pilothouse superstructure, the concerto of elements make for a clean modern aesthetic. The SUV platform with wide-open cockpit and stern deck invite us aboard in a way our fathers’ boats never did. Inside, an open format brings the family together, while […]