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Designer Spotlight: Frank Smoot

Designer Spotlight: Frank Smoot

How I went from not knowing squat about boats (or sailing) -- to designing a little trimaran I can’t pry my friends out of. It all started in 2009. I was in the Gulf Of Mexico, doing a “speed test” in my new kayak. I managed 6 mph…for about 100 feet.  Not far away, I saw a small Sunfish sailboat. Figured I’d paddle over and go check it out. Never got anywhere near it. I’m paddling my arms off, he’s just sitting there sailing lazily – yet leaving me WAY behind. In that mome …
Aug 28th 2024 Frank Smoot