be able to accurately predict their performance. Much of our performance prediction work is completed in-house using our proprietary Velocity Prediction Program (VPP). This program has been in continual development over the past 10 years and can accurately predict the performance of a wide array of sailing yacht types.

The internal formulations are custom developments that reflect an extensive array of FYD model test results and the extensive reporting features allow the production of detailed performance and sail usage guides.

Because we have access to all of the underlying VPP code and formulations we can rapidly add features or new formulations to better capture the physics and performance of a particular design types. Recent in-house modifications to the VPP allow us to efficiently incorporate data from tank test or computational results to develop design specific hydrodynamic models. Similarly, we have the capability to implement custom aerodynamic coefficients into the VPP, which can improve the performance predictions and allows

us to efficiently incorporate results from wind-tunnel tests or other data sources.

Research & Development
Our team of research and design staff have been involved in a number of extensive research and development projects which have consistently produced exceptional designs with unrivaled performance records.

The team at Farr Yacht Design combines an unprecedented depth of yacht research experience with substantial internal research capabilities and state-of-the-art tools, all of which can be applied to improving our clients' designs. Where desirable we can augment our internal capabilities with external consultants and experimental facilities, many of which we have excellent working relationships.

Based on the client's resources and objectives we can tailor a research program to explore areas that are most likely to result in the largest performance gains. By tightly integrating the research phases with our design program we can efficiently evaluate

concepts and incorporate the research results into the design. This helps to insure that all the implications of particular design concepts are properly considered.

Life Cycle Customer Support
Farr Yacht Design's involvement in a project does not end when drawings are issued to the builder. Throughout the building process we are in constant communication with the builders to interpret drawings and provide comprehensive rating and measurement support as part of our base design fees.

Throughout any design's life we are available to provide consulting services that can include re-engineering, the design of new appendages, performance optimization, handicap certificate reviews or anything else that might improve the performance of a design.