8 Blamey Place
O'Connor WA 6163 Australia
Phone: 08 9314 1317
Fax: 08 9331 3255

Windrush Yachts specialises in yachts (sail or motor), catamarans and motor sport composites. Windrush works in all facets of composite construction including defence, mining, industrial and recreation applications.

We have built a reputation for excellence in design and construction since starting out in the early 1970’s. Some of our in house designed products such as the Windrush 14 (Trac 14) can be found across the globe. We continue to push the boundaries of what is perceived to be possible with sail boats and construction techniques.

Windrush 700

The Windrush 700 is a 7.35m production catamaran. This boat was first launched in 1990 at the Tokyo International Boat Show. The W700 is designed for Road Trailering in the spirit of the International Micro Multihull Class Association rules. The lightweight and aerodynamic form makes it practical to tow this boat behind a family car.

Manufactured by Windrush Yachts in Western Australia the W700 construction is a mixture of durable monolithic laminate and stiff sandwich panel construction. Moulded with Polyester gelcoat and resin systems the hulls have a high gloss, paint free finish.

The hulls are linked by 3 beams and two trampolines. The main beam is a composite monocoque which includes multiple storage compartments and the jib sheeting controls, whilst also creating an effective spoiler against wind and waves. The rear beam is a sturdy aluminium extrusion which carries the mainsheet controls and the outboard motor mounting. The forward beam is a deep airfoil section which carries the forestay bridle and leading edge of the front trampoline. The main trampoline is a one piece design which is gently cambered to create extra support and a smooth transition between the beams and the hulls. The 10.7m untapered rotating mast is a 190mm deep aluminium airfoil extrusion with a single set of short diamond wire spreaders. The main halyards are rigged internally and exit to jammers mounted at gooseneck level.

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Windrush 14

The Windrush 14 Catamaran
(ex. Surfcat)

windrush14_1The Windrush is a 14 foot one design class catamaran designed and built in Australia. It also manufactured in the United States as the AMF Trac 14.

The Windrush is a very competitive boat in the company of other 14ft catamarans. It is easy to rig and sail and is forgiving if you happen to bury the leeward hull under water. It can be sailed single handed, or with a lightweight doubles combination of 100 - 120 kg.

Windrush Specifications

Overall Length 4.3 m.
Beam 2.25 m.
Weight 85 kg.
Sail Area
Main 11 sq. m.
Jib 2.43 sq. m.

Windrush History

1976 Mark I, known then as the Surfcat was designed by Richard and Jay McFarlane
1979 Mark II released
1986 Manufacturing rights bought by Windrush Yachts
1986 Mark III released.

The Windrush Online

Web sites Windrush Assoc WA
Parts are available from this site either online or by phone order.

Clubs Sailing the Windrush

Adelaide Sailing Club
 Geographe Bay Yacht Club
 Kurnell Catamaran Club
 Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club
 Nedlands Yacht Club
Port Albert Yacht Club
 Portarlington Sailing Club
 Shelley Sailing Club
 YMCA Sailing Club of Canberra
Warwick Sailing Club

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Bakewell-White 8

Bakewell-White 8

Specifications

" 7.88m Youth/Womens Match Racer and Sail training Yacht
Principal Particulars: Loa: 7.88 m Lwl: 7.44 m
Bmax: 2.40 m
Displacement: 1660 kg ...

Article from Sail-World.com News - New Zealand Sailing

Bakewell-White 8 impresses on debut in Perth

'The new BW8 got a good workover on debut in the fresh Perth breeze.'

BW8_2Following the official launch of the new BW8 yacht at Royal Perth Yacht Club’s opening recently, the builder, mast manufacturer and sailmaker, together with several of RPYC’s youth squad have been putting the yacht through its commissioning and testing phase. The boat has seriously impressed those that have sailed her.

Stepping ashore from a session which varied from 12 to 20 knots on Matlida Bay, we caught up with sailmaker Paul Eldrid. 'This boat is really well balanced, it literally sails itself uphill. Even when we deliberately over powered her with a Code 1 jib in 20 knots, we couldn’t lose her upwind. We tried to break the rudder free but it just wouldn’t let go' he said.


The BW8 shows off her sail plan

med_BW8_3'As a test downhill, we drove her into a big air broach, dumped the sheets, and drove straight out of it. Fantastic! You don’t do that with many yachts quite that easily.'

A very satisfied builder, Peter Milner, added his thoughts. 'The boat has great form stability, good feel and responsiveness, and is very easy to sail. Brett (the designer) really got the design right with this boat. From the sailing we’ve done so far, we haven’t found any bad habits, and there is no misbehaving even in the gusty and wind shear conditions around 22 knots we had the other day.'

Observations from the chase boat and looking over the photos of the test sessions have pleased the project co-ordinators. The ergonomic’s of the walk around foredeck worked well during testing and will be terrific for both training and racing purposes. The simple systems and well positioned layout of the controls make the boat easy for crew through all the manouveres. Downhill the BW8 is slippery, she pops onto the plane early, is lively, and responds well to good downwind helming.

The all round performance, her lines, modern cockpit layout, and the quality of the finished product are a credit to the efforts of WA's leading yacht club's and their design and construction partners in the BW8 project. The yacht well matches the range of uses that are intended by clubs and is also appealling to the private market.

'She is a quick, exciting, and powerful little boat 'perhaps a fraction more so than originally intended by the working party' said RPYC Vice Commodore Mark Fitzhardinge. 'We don’t think that’s a negative, particularly because of the huge amount of interest from local, national and international potential owners since the launch. She may need a small spinnaker added to the sail wardrobe, and the smaller headsail will certainly come into play early for training purposes, and with youngsters and novices. We're delighted with the final product - right on the target of what we wanted.'

The BW8 features an interesting cockpit layout.

Bakewell-White 8 BW8

RPYC's order of 6 will see boats 2 and 3 arrive next week. It is understood that RFBYC are close to firming up their order, and that SOPYC will follow after that. There has been confirmed interest from a further 6 private buyers not involved in the clubs' acquisitions. The RPYC purchase program will see the class regularly racing on Saturday's following the completion of their 6th boat in mid December.

Written by Rupert Leslie

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