Meet the Team
Three generations of naval architecture expertise, working from Annapolis to shape the future of sailing.
Britton Ward
Leading Farr Yacht Design into its next chapter, Britton brings deep expertise in computational fluid dynamics and modern design methodology. Under his direction, the office continues to push performance boundaries across racing, cruising, and superyacht programs.
Patrick Shaughnessy
A veteran of multiple America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, Patrick’s design instincts span the full range from grand prix racers to blue-water cruisers. His consulting work helps clients extract every tenth of a knot from their existing designs.
Jim Schmicker
Jim’s structural engineering background and decades of experience at Farr make him the go-to voice on build quality, material selection, and structural optimization. His work ensures every Farr design is not just fast but built to last.
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