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My degree is
in Civil Engineering, but my profession has always been yacht design.
In 1973, fresh out of university, I joined the C&C Yachts design
group in Oakville, Ontario. After seven enjoyable years at C&C I
ventured off to start Steve Killing Yacht Design initially to design
sailboats but, as you can see from the projects listed on this site,
eventually to include many varied types of vessels.
What draws me
to a particular project? High profile events like the America’s
Cup are exciting, but variety is what makes life most interesting.
Each project has its own set of parameters and the challenge is to
produce a final product that meets the technical requirements without
violating my own and the client’s aesthetic requirements. I
guess I’m always searching for the elegant solution. I enjoy
being faced with an entirely new technology and researching as
required to apply that technology to the problem at hand.
The other
rewarding aspect of my work is meeting new clients who bring their
own excitement and expertise to the project. The blending of ideas
from various sources always makes a better, richer design.
Contact
Steve Killing
Yacht Design
6266 Line 2
North RR 1
Midland,
Ontario, Canada
L4R 4K3
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