What is a Sport boat!!?? - An explanation (based on performance characteristics and not emotion) of what really constitutes a sailing sport boat.

Cost Effective Research & Development - One of the problems any yacht design company faces when it embarks upon a new project is being able to assess the vessel's performance characteristics. This article is a description of how VGYD designed and optimized their highly successful Mount Gay 30.

Laminate Analysis....Upgrading with Reduced Risk - A description of the state of the composites industry and the impact it has on boat building projects; a description of the analytical tools presently available.

Water Ballast....Race Boat Applications - A description of how water ballast on a sailboat works, the advantages and disadvantages, and a description of the system on the VG-Mount Gay 30.

Custom Boat Designs Made Affordable - Kit plan packages are the perfect boat building projects for the amateur or professional boat builder alike.

And now for something completely different ....Water Mansions - “Form versus function” is always a balancing act, and no where is that more applicable than in the design of a house boat that is styled after an Italian Villa.

Designing for the Transpac....Past, Present, & Future - In 2000 the Transpac 41/52 Rule was introduced with the objective of creating incentive to achieve line honors for the smaller classes. These classes would compete on a relatively level playing field and would be no less capable offshore than their larger cousins.

Just the Ticket....Less Strings and Things - Modern free-standing rigs are inherently safer, far less complicated, cost effective, more aerodynamically efficient, and when paired with the right platform are able to match the performance of a conventionally rigged boat.