Derek Kelsall

Derek Kelsall (1933-2022) was an English multihull sailboat designer latterly resident in New Zealand.[1][2]

He began his career in surveying and in the oil industry, but found the lure of boats too great to ignore.[3]

Designs

A partial list of Kelsall's designs follows.

  • Toria (1966)[1][4]
  • Trifle (late 1960s)[1][4]
  • Tonga 39 ft catamaran

References

  1. ^ a b c "A Short History of Kelsall Designs" (PDF). Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. ^ "An Interview with Derek Kelsall – Ex Brit, now of New Zealand". Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. ^ Kelsall obituary
  4. ^ a b "Offshore Sailing Performance – Cat v Tri Debate" (PDF). Retrieved 1 January 2015.


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