Humphreys Yacht Design

Now in our fifth decade at the forefront of naval architecture and yacht design, our team continues to create the most dynamic and cutting-edge designs in both sail and power sectors.

Founded by Rob Humphreys in 1974, our team at Humphreys Yacht Design has quickly grown from its racing roots into a leading international design studio, forging a spectacular path in both sail and power. Now with Tom Humphreys as co-director, his highly-qualified technical capabilities, discriminating standards and great attention to detail has augmented and underlined the HYD team’s already stellar reputation in both performance and leisure spheres.

Multi-generational, multi-skilled and multi-disciplined, HYD is more than a family business. Our commitment is to delivering optimum performance and efficiency, safety and manageability, and it’s is why we enjoy a reputation that speaks for itself.

Beyond design, our research, innovation, analytical tools and evaluation facilities drive our knowledge and understanding of the latest materials, equipment and hydrodynamic interactions, uniquely empowering us to push boundaries across disciplines for all our clients.

A legacy of world championship winning racing yachts, award-winning motor yachts, over 100 successful circumnavigations and innumerable trans-oceanic crossings, Humphrey’s designs have been there, at the leading edge. The acquired knowledge and feedback that flows out of all this helps support our determination to keep shaping the cutting edge.

And now, as the global economy wakes up to the challenges and opportunities of a more sustainable future, our innovative and efficiency-rooted approach has seen us collaborate with forward thinking companies and individuals alike.