Some boats are born for peaceful cruising. Others for racing. And a rare few, like Paradox, seem to have been drawn to weather storms, brave the impossible, and write a true saga.
Built in 1997, Paradox is the very first trimaran built by Dazcat shipyards. But that is not what makes it so unique. This 30-foot multihull was designed from day one for a challenge as human as it was athletic: allowing Alan, a paraplegic sailor, to participate in the Round Britain & Ireland Race, a double-handed race famous for extreme conditions. The result? A simple, robust sailboat, designed to be handled in all circumstances, and capable of enduring without faltering.
A Career Shaped in the Wind
Paradox quickly made a name for itself. It won the RB&I three times, including once with Matt Baker, brother of Simon Baker – current director of Dazcat – and member of the original build team. It also finished second in class at the Fastnet, one of the world's most iconic regattas, and won its class in the Round the Island. This small trimaran literally flew on the water.
Renaissance and New Victories
Rather than fading away after a collision in 2005, Paradox began a new life. Builders Will Claxton and Matt Gill bought it, repaired it, and modernized it: carbon rudders and mast, structural reinforcements, and sail optimizations. In 2010, Paradox returned in force, winning its class at the Fastnet and proving that even battered, it remained a formidable competitor.
A New Chapter: Arctic Circumnavigation
Today, Paradox is preparing to write a brand new chapter. It will leave temperate seas to face Arctic ice. The objective: a world circumnavigation via the North, passing through the Northwest and Northeast passages. An extraordinary adventure matching the history of this unique vessel.
"Paradox is not just a boat: it is a proven history of resilience, simplicity, and performance ready for polar waters."