Our Team

Britton Ward

Principal

Britton’s responsibilities include the management and implementation of research projects that include tank and wind tunnel experiments, application of CFD and other simulation tools and development of our Farr Yacht Design VPP. Britt processes this data into useable information for conceptual design and hull shape development.

Patrick Shaughnessy

Consulting Designer

Patrick was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1970, Patrick began sailing and teaching in local junior sailing programs. He studied architecture and design at the University of Maryland and Anne Arundel Community College before joining our team as a draftsman in 1990.

Jim Schmicker

Consulting Naval Architect

Jim began his career at FYD in 1988 specializing in rating analysis and performance optimization. His experience in boat building and his knowledge of the IOR and IMS were invaluable to FYD during the late 80’s and early 90’s when world champion IOR 50’s, Whitbread Maxi’s, and One Tonner’s gave way to ILC Maxi’s, ILC 40’s and IMS Racers.

JOINING OUR TEAM

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