Small
craft designer Don Kurylko grew up building,
repairing, and sailing small boats near British
Columbia's Strait of Georgia, a region known for
its rugged shoreline and challenging weather.
Don's experience sailing the Northwest shows in
his work. His designs build on the beauty,
stability and speed of the classics, but include
features so important to today's weekend
adventurer. Features like: portability, ease of
repair and maintenance, simple modern
construction, alternative forms of propulsion,
wide sacrificial keels, built-in flotation,
accessible stowage, simple yet flexible sail
plans, integrated boom tents, and wide
comfortable sleeping areas available for the
weary both underway and in port.
Don has
since moved inland to pursue building his dream,
the 34' gaff rigged cutter pictured below. In his
off-time, he enjoys sailing on Kootenay Lake and
mountain biking on the local trails near his home
in Nelson,
B.C.
Don
provides consultation with his building plans at
no extra cost. If you have any questions, or
require further information, please feel free to
contact him. He can usually be reached by phone
most days or evenings, as well as by e-mail or
regular post.
D.H. Kurylko Yacht Design,
317 Gore street
Nelson, B.C.
V1L-5B8, Canada.
Phone: (250) 352-2750
E-mail: dkurylko@netidea.com
Don Kurylko
