Welcome to the Society of Boat and Yacht Designers


The SBYD is an organization of designers, engineers, boatbuilders, surveyors, and others interested in the design and construction of small craft -- sail and power yachts, as well as small commercial vessels. The goal of the Society is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information relative to the small craft marine industry, through meetings, tours, seminars, and publications.

Quick and Dirty Boatbuilding At Commencement Bay Maritime Festival

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/06/2009 - 18:48

Hi everyone. It’s time to start thinking of this year’s Quick and Dirty Boat Building competition.

This year the Commencement Bay Maritime Fest has been move forward one month to August 29-30 so we should have pretty good weather for the event. Entries must be received before August 10th so we can plan for the right number of building spaces. The rules are the same as last year and the entry fee is still only $50.00, all of which goes to the Youth Maritime Foundation for the Sea Scouts. As always we will gladly accept larger donations for the scouts if you would like to do so.

Floatiest Material On Earth

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/13/2009 - 10:48

Here's an interesting story. Chinese scientists have invented a super water repellant substance that when coated over a mesh, causes the mesh to hold water and keep the vessel afloat. Much like a bug that can skim over the water because of the surface tension bubble at it's legs.

Read the full sory on Gizmodo.com. (Thanks for the link, Chad!)

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