Derek Kelsall Explained

Derek Kelsall (15 May 1933 – 11 December 2022) was an English multihull sailboat designer latterly resident in New Zealand.^{[1] [2]}

He began his career in surveying and in the oil industry, but found the lure of boats too great to ignore. Born in north Wales on 15 May 1933, he died in Thames, New Zealand on 11 December 2022, at the age of 89.^[3]

Designs

A partial list of Kelsall's designs follows.

• Toria (1966)^{[1] [4]}
• Trifle (late 1960s)^{[1] [4]}
• Tonga 39 ft catamaran

Notes and References

1. Web site: A Short History of Kelsall Designs. 1 January 2015.
2. Web site: An Interview with Derek Kelsall – Ex Brit, now of New Zealand. 1 January 2015.
3. News: Derek Kelsall, Multihull design pioneer, passes away . 13 October 2024 . Catamaran Racing News & Design . December 2022.
4. Web site: Offshore Sailing Performance – Cat v Tri Debate. 1 January 2015.