Dibley Yacht Design

All sailing and appendage controls are made from the confines of the cockpit. A central pod off the main bulkhead allows all halyards and a few control lines to be handled either side of the port and starboard companionways.

This area has great cockpit cover in the form of a hard dodger, being an extension of the main cabin top. Some of these races are over multiple days, non-stop,  where fatigue becomes a major factor to manage.

This design will be fast and as we’ve seen from the recent Volvo and Vendee Globe round the world races, most importantly there is  cockpit cover from wind and waves, ensuring comfort and protection from the elements.

Down below we have a central galley that can be worked from port or starboard. There are a couple of configurations with this layout allowing port /starboard passage aft of the Nav Station, but for this version the Galley divides the yacht down the middle allowing good windward stacking.

Forward of the galley is a large Nav Station with a comfortable gimballed seat that can be locked in at various angles.

This seat can also be extended outboard to form a single berth when needed. Forward of the Nav Station is a watertight bulkhead with access either side.

Aft of the companionways are two oversized berths which can be used for gear stacking as well. Outboard to either side there are comfortable pipe-berths with gear storage underneath.

All internal weights are centralised and with the interior partitioned in the middle, outboard gear management is easy.

A sail-drive diesel under the cockpit allows good speed with enough fuel as required under race rules.
 
This is an exciting, high performance yacht that will excel in offshore, coastal or harbour racing.