About Jim Antrim
A graduate of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, Jim Antrim founded Antrim Associates in 1979 after apprenticing with leading naval architects Dick Carter, Britton Chance and Gary Mull. His design portfolio is one of the most diverse in the industry, and includes record-breaking custom multihull and monohull sailboats, popular production boats, wing-sail assisted motor-catamarans, and recently, a solar-powered unmanned electric craft.
Always keeping an eye toward efficient innovation, Jim's expertise in composite engineering yields high-performing and weight-effective structures. Jim has developed several computer programs used in laminate engineering analysis, as well as performance analysis and prediction. His services are often sought after by other leading naval architecture firms.
His love for the sport of sailing ensures thoughtful, fun and leading edge designs
Awards
In 1999 Jim was awarded the grade of Fellow by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
"The grade of Fellow shall be accorded exclusively to individuals who have made outstanding personal contributions to significant achievements in naval architecture and marine engineering in the form of advances in design, research, production, operation, or education."
In 2002 Jim Antrim was awarded the Professional Design Award by BoatDesign.net
1995 Sailing World Boat of the Year -- PHRF/Sportboat
Antrim 27 Mirage
Notable Records
2021 Islands Race
First Overall ORR corrected time
2020 Three Bridge Fiasco
First to Finish
Pacific Cup (San Francisco to Hawaii)
2002 1st in Division, 9th Overall, 62 entries
2000 1st in Division, 7th Overall, 70 entries
2002 Antwerp Race, Belgium
Course speed record, 220 entries
2000 Key West Race Week
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Newport Beach to Ensenada
1998 1st PHRF B, 5th overall
2002 1st ULDB-B, 1st overall ULDB
Around Catalina Island Race
1998 1st overall PHRF
1999 1st in PHRF-B
2001 1st in PHRF-A
2002 1st in ULDB-D
Long Beach to Dana Point
2001 1st overall ULDB
2002 1st overall ULDB
1998 1st overall PHRF
Zephyr, 40’ Trimaran
(62' Electric Power Trimaran)
Newport Beach to Catalina & return
Electric boat course record
2005 Ft. Lauderdale - Key West Race
Course record: 15.7 knot average
Aotea, 40’ Trimaran
Cover, Multihulls Magazine
San Francisco to Japan
Singlehanded Record
San Francisco to Hawaii
Singlehanded Record
1991, 1993 Doublehanded Farallones Race
1st to Finish
1991 & '92 Three Bridge Fiasco, SF Bay
1st to Finish, 1st Overall
Cover, Multihulls Magazine
1995 Doublehanded Lightship, SF Bay
1st to Finish, 1st in Class, 95 entries
1995 Doublehanded Farallones Race
1st to Finish, 1st in Class, 150 entries
1996 Three Bridge Fiasco, SF Bay
1st to Finish, 1st Overall, 215 entries
94, 95, 99, 01, 05 Doublehanded Farallones Race
1st to Finish
Some Press
Out the Gate Sailing Podcast
- Interview with Ben Shaw, 2022
Sailing Anarchy's Ten Questions with Jim Antrim
-Sailing Anarchy Interview, January, 2002
"Keeping It All Interesting, Jim Antrim Designs"
-Professional Boatbuilder, April/May 2002, by Steven Callahan
"The Wizard of El Sobrante"
-Latitude 38 - June, 1994, by Shimon Van Collie
related: The Life of an Independent Yacht Designer - video of presentation at the Webb Institute (one hour)
Midwatch
Podcast with Michael Moradzadeh about lee shores and safety
