OWNER-DRIVEN BY DESIGN

Every IC yacht is designed around the assumption that it will be operated by its owner.

Not by permanent crew. Not by charter staff. By the person who chose to own.

This drives:

system logic and accessibility
deck ergonomics for short-handed sailing
rational sail-handling geometry
serviceable technical spaces
structures engineered for fatigue life, not cosmetic mass

On IC36, this is expressed through extreme functional reduction.

On AION, through intelligent integration.

On KAIROS, through precise control of high performance.

Owner-driven does not mean simplified. It means optimized for understanding, control, and long-term operability.

PERFORMANCE MUST WORK FOR THE SAILOR, NOT AGAINST THEM

DESIGNED FOR THE WAY BOATS ARE ACTUALLY SAILED

Many performance multihulls are conceived around impressive numbers, large crews, or idealised conditions.

But offshore, reality looks different.

Long days, changing weather, limited crew, fatigue, and the need to make clear decisions without unnecessary complexity define how a boat is truly sailed.

Owner-driven design starts with acknowledging this reality.

It places the sailor — not the specification sheet — at the centre of every design decision.

PERFORMANCE MUST WORK FOR THE SAILOR, NOT AGAINST THEM

PERFORMANCE SHOULD REDUCE WORKLOAD, NOT INCREASE IT

High performance is often associated with higher demands on the crew.

More sail changes. More systems. More complexity.

For an owner-driver, this approach quickly becomes unsustainable.

An owner-driven performance cruising catamaran is designed to:

remain manageable with a small crew
reduce physical and mental workload
allow confident operation in changing conditions
keep control intuitive and predictable

Performance should work with the sailor, not require constant effort to manage it.

PERFORMANCE MUST WORK FOR THE SAILOR, NOT AGAINST THEM

ERGONOMICS, VISIBILITY AND CONTROL

True control offshore is not only about speed or power.

It is about how easily the sailor can read the boat and the conditions.

Owner-driven design prioritises:

clear sightlines from the helm
logical deck layouts
efficient line handling
systems placed where they can be understood and reached

When information, controls and feedback align naturally, decision-making becomes faster and calmer — especially when conditions deteriorate.

PERFORMANCE MUST WORK FOR THE SAILOR, NOT AGAINST THEM

CONFIDENCE WITHOUT CREW DEPENDENCY

Many modern multihulls deliver impressive performance — as long as they are sailed by a full, experienced crew.

Owner-drivers need something different.

They need a boat that:

remains balanced across a wide sail range
forgives minor mistakes
does not rely on constant trimming to stay safe
inspires confidence, not tension

Owner-driven performance is about margin — margin of safety, margin of control, margin of energy at the end of the day.

PERFORMANCE MUST WORK FOR THE SAILOR, NOT AGAINST THEM

DESIGNED FOR LONG DAYS OFFSHORE

Offshore passages are not won in the first hour.

They are shaped over long days and nights, where fatigue accumulates and small inefficiencies grow into real problems.

An owner-driven multihull must:

sail comfortably for extended periods
minimise physical strain
reduce noise and vibration
remain predictable when conditions change

These qualities are rarely visible in marketing images.
But they define whether a boat is enjoyable — or exhausting — to own.

PERFORMANCE MUST WORK FOR THE SAILOR, NOT AGAINST THEM

WHY OWNER-DRIVEN DESIGN IS A CHOISE

Owner-driven design is not a default.
It is a deliberate decision.

It often means saying no to:

unnecessary systems
features that add complexity without real benefit
design trends that prioritise appearance over function

In return, it delivers clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection between sailor and boat.

PERFORMANCE MUST WORK FOR THE SAILOR, NOT AGAINST THEM