The Boat...
A world leading Boat Architect & World Famous Boat Builder bring you "Positive Outcomes"...

"Positive Outcomes" has been specially designed by one of the world leading boat architects - Phil Morrison. "Positive Outcomes" is to be light, streamlined and compact to ensure David has one of the most advanced boats in the world to undertake this amazing journey.

In future weeks we will post pictures of "Positive Outcomes" as she is being made in readiness for the January 2008 crossing (Please see our Gallery section). The boat is currently being built by the highly skilled boat builder Jamie Fabrizio.

The Designer...

Phil Morrison, although now retired is without question the most experienced Ocean Row Boat designer of our time. Phil was asked by Chay Bligh to design the row boat for the first Atlantic race over a decade ago and has since built on that design to create other more advanced boats to cater for the advance of new products and build materials.

When I first approached Phil last year, with a few sketches of a boat I had in mind, that needed to be specifically designed for a solo attempt, with a brief of a small, lightweight and compact, Phil was already ahead of the game. He had been working on some sketches of the boat I wanted and once assured we were on the same wavelength agreed to carry out the design.

Global Boat Works...

The Challenge of constructing 'Positive Outcomes' has been undertaken by Global Boat Works for the Solo Sprint - Columubus Discovery II Project. They are based in excellent premises on the South Coast in Exmouth, Devon.

Jamie Fabrizio is in charge of the build and tight schedule that the project demands. With skills developed over 18 years Jamie can offer a unique and quality service, paying particular attention to detail in every aspect of fabrication. Jamie not only has the abundance of talent and ability for this build but has the passion for his work and the project.

Emily Adkin not only supports Jamie in the workshop but has the most important task of all. Emily makes sure that all the paperwork is in order, keeping goods and supplies needed for the construction arriving on time, preventing any delays in the project. Emily also sends regular updates and photos of the progress.

Photo Gallery...

Please visit our gallery to see latest photos of 'Positive Outcomes' as work continues to progress...