Foundations of Sailing Yacht Design and Hull Geometry

Designing a sailing yacht requires a delicate balance of art, engineering, and physics. This course guides you through the foundational concepts of naval architecture, showing you how to transform creative ideas into functional, seaworthy vessels. You will understand how to apply the design spiral, calculate hydrostatic forces, and structure your CAD workflows to model hulls, decks, and appendages. What you'll learn: - Understand fundamental yacht design terminology, hydrostatic forces, and the iterative design spiral. - Calculate transverse stability, buoyancy, and center of gravity to ensure safety at sea. - Map out hull geometries, decks, and keel appendages using modern CAD workflow principles. - Apply balancing techniques to align the sail plan's center of effort with the hull's lateral resistance. - Explore modern sustainable materials and eco-friendly construction practices in contemporary yacht manufacturing. The course begins with essential terminology and physical principles before moving into detailed stability calculations and structural layout. You will then study the step-by-step process of drafting hull lines and configuring appendages using modern design methodologies. This course is designed for aspiring naval architects, yachting enthusiasts, and industrial designers looking for a clear, beginner-friendly introduction to sailing yacht design. No prior engineering degree is required to get started. Start your journey into yacht design today and learn how to shape the vessels of tomorrow.