Designers Owen Clarke Design and engineers Mantra Marine have almost completed the design of OC 194, our new high latitude explorer sailing catamaran. This highly innovative design features a ketch rig, a structure and appendage configuration developed to contend with the stresses and challenges of operating near ice and in the Pacific North-West of the US in particular.

The aluminium cutting files will be completed in the first quarter of 2026 and construction commence with the builder who was recently selected after a vigorous tender process completed by Owen Clarke Design, who will also be responsible for the project management of they yacht’s build. An announcement confirming the build and further details of the design will follow in February.

For more information regarding this design or other multihull projects contact: cruising@owenclarkedesign.com