PROJECT OB / SV OUTWARD BOUND
A real ocean racer. A living rebuild. A technology programme built around the boat.
The boat is undergoing a major refit. Progress, fabrication and the people involved will be documented as the project evolves. This is the real SV Outward Bound, not a generic yacht concept.
THE BOAT
01A Laurie Davidson-designed offshore ocean racer associated with New Zealand sailing history and the Whitbread Round the World Race. The yacht is being rebuilt with respect for her identity and with an eye to future offshore sailing.
THE REBUILD
02The programme covers hull, interior, deck and cockpit, rigging, propulsion, electrical, water, navigation and communications systems. The story follows the reasoning, work, setbacks and eventual testing at sea.
THE TECHNOLOGY
03Alongside the physical rebuild, an accurate digital model, equipment intelligence, onboard computing, sensors and a future digital twin are being developed and tested. These are development goals, not claims of finished systems.
ONBOARD INTELLIGENCE
04Outward Bound Intelligence is the planned onboard information and assistance layer. Human control remains essential; safety-critical functions require deterministic limits and appropriate failsafes.
THE STORY
05Project OB is intended as a documentary journey through restoration, design, fabrication, commissioning and sailing. Episodes and technical notes will be added when published.
PARTNERS
06The project welcomes relevant marine, technology, fabrication, tooling and media partners who can contribute real equipment, expertise and practical support.