Remote Operations Manager
Wind Whisper GS44'
May 24
Valencia, Spain

Providing management and logistic solutions, KMC and Andy Rosenbaum, deconstructed the two aft berths and the galley for site access, onboard the class ‘World Champion’ Grand Soleil 44' – Wind Whisper. The difficult challenge entailed deconstruction of four existing metal stanchions and stanchion bases. Composite work specified fabrication, installation and lamination taping of new carbon fibre/fiberglass hybrid stanchion sockets and stanchion spigots, both above, and below deck level.

Composites Advisor / Operations
Oct 23 — May 24
Valencia, Spain

KMC provided composite expertise, subcontractor resources, tools and machinery for a complete deconstruction and rebuild of the new BALTHASAR 72' (formally Caol Ila R).

Removal of all manual driven grinding pedestals and winch bases above deck, with intensive grafting of the upper laminate to effect deck repairs to the subsequent patches, above and below deck.

Coordinate interior hull modifications and installation of on deck water ballast tank systems. Extensive pit winch pod modifications and complete runner pod and mainsheet pod substitutions.

New spinnaker sheet control systems including a new pair of jammer boxes inserted into the cockpit sides.

New, on deck water ballast front panels fitted and new deck companionway modifications including redressing the companionway garage and sliding hatch mechanism, installation of a splash guard, dodger install and pit hardware fit out.

New deck mounted foot chock installations combines with a larger deck access hatch at the traveller, fitted and installed. Larger diameter runner, mainsheet and primary winch base substitutions, with major pit winch modifications, complete with taping laminate and detailing.

A fully redressed fin and bulb package installation and fairing, antenna bracket fabrication and full install. Stanchion mods, Jib track box cover mods including core inserts, plus design, manufacture and final install of two hydro manifold relay boxes, forward of the mast. 

Remote Operations Management
IMOCA TEAMWORK/TEAM SNEF
Jan 24 — Feb 24
Lorient, France

KMC supplied expert operators for BeYou Racing. Primarily constructing a new composite foil management system. Specific tasks included both fabrication and installation of a number of complex composite parts. In combination, our team provided IMOCA CHARAL, with composite assistance, focusing on replacing a large section of compromised hull, with foam core replacement and the grafting on of the outside hull skin replacement patch.

Remote Operations Management
CDK Technologies
Sep 23 — Dec 23
Lorient, France

KMC provided a large team of operators to aid with composite preparation, fabrication and lamination for multiple projects at CDK's two build facilities in Lorient and Port la Forët.

Primarily, production based Horizon 60’ composite panels and bulkheads, a full lamination sequence to a pair of new IMOCA composite foils and assistance with the layup for Team INEOS, mast fabrication #1 and #2. 

Remote Operations Management
CANNONBALL 72’
Nov 23
Valencia, Spain

KMC’s composite team brought expertise to an internal, unidirectional carbon fiber hull stiffening project.

Repeated on deck using unidirectional carbon fiber for maximum stability.

Remote Operations Management
TP52’ CARO
Aug 23
Gosport, United Kingdom

KMC provided logistic's and composite assistance in the repair of a cored structural transverse web, structural monolithic strap plate and to parts manufactured in carbon fiber onboard TP52’ CARO.

Remote Operations Management
Jul 23
Gosport, United Kingdom

KMC’s mobile team assisted installation of deck fittings and components, bonding of internal and exterior deck hardware and carbon fiber part repairs.

Remote Operations Management
IMOCA DMG MORI
Jun 23
Lorient, France

KMC’s expert operations team was tasked with the removal of a section of outside hull skin, preceding the internal core replacement of high density foam core, and the grafting of exterior hull skin laminates aboard IMOCA DMG MORI.

Additional work included interior hull reinforcement laminating of the race boat. 

Specialist Contracting
May 23 — Jun 23
Lorient, France

KMC experts worked alongside CDK composite personnel modifying, and installing new daggerboard cases and control systems for offshore racing IMOCA's DMG MORI and sister ship TEAMWORK.

Technically challenging, interesting work, and a rewarding experience saw both sailing teams re-launch on schedule. 

Remote Operations Management
SY Northstar 71’
Mar 23 — Apr 23
La Ciotat, France

KMC operators fabricated, assembled and installed water ballast tank components, including carbon secondary bonding and vacuum, for SY Northstar 71'. 

Specialist Contractor
Feb 23 — Apr 23
Cape Town, South Africa

KMC assisted in the full fabrication and installation of a new conceptual, hull integrated anchor system to be installed upon a new SWS108’ under construction in Cape Town.

Once the primary role of finishing the anchor locker was completed, the team transitioned to assembling and fitting out of the forward sail locker.

This involved installation practices, bonding and taping of carbon fibre tapes to premade panels and structures. 

Specialist Contractor
Jan 23 — Feb 23
Valencia, Spain

KMC provided paint preparation services on the foredeck, cockpit coamings and cockpit sole of GLADIATOR TP 52’. In addition, a full wet sanding and detailing of the carbon mast tube. 

Composite Advisor / Operations
Sep 22 — Dec 22
Valencia, Spain

KMC was tasked with fully updating and retooling the former Team AkzoNobel VO65. Recently purchased by Sailing Poland, the yacht was completely (NDT) scanned via ultra sound upon delivery to the Victory Challenge Base in Valencia, with a number of anomalies located and subsequently repaired.

The replenishment program called for a full disassembly and control checks to the fin and bulb, before the bulb was sent for re-machining.

Ultimately, the race yacht was fully revised from bow to stern, including a full repaint of hull and decks, including the race fin and reassembled bulb components. Renamed and christened Wind Whisper, prior to the start of The Ocean Race 2022-2023. Although fully reconditioned to take on the worlds most unforgiving oceans, due to last minute changes to the race management protocols, Wind Whisper will instead line up as a contender for line honors in the newly revamped The Ocean Race European Sprint for VO65’s.

Remote Operations Management
Team Manager/Administration
Jul 22 — Sep 22
Vannes, France

Directed by Multiplast’s Yann Penfornis and Corum Sailing Team’s Armand de Jacquelot, KMC provided a specialist composite team (led by Noël Bossuve). Tasked with completely rebuilding the IMOCA 60‘ CORUM – following serious misadventure and extensive damage to the hull and primary internal keel structure.

A difficult and complex rebuild, a special thanks to Mr Penfornis for his patience, perseverance and optimistic stance throughout a challenging time. 

Onsite Operations / Assembly Management
Feb 22 — Jul 22
La Grande-Motte, France

In collaboration with the Gunboat principle design team KMC was the primary builder in the assembly and comprehensive internal fitout of the new carbon composite GB80, Highland Fling 18.

Our experienced Spanish-based boatbuilders completed the primary assembly and composite component installation phase under challenging conditions at the tented facilities in La Grande Motte. 

Remote Operations Management / Team Management / Administration
Feb 22 — Jun 22
Concarneau, France

KMC’s team fabricated alongside the advanced group of composite specialists at MerConcept, primarily assembling the IMOCA 60 VBMM. 

Installation Team
Sep 21 — Oct 21
Valencia, Spain

With valuable assistance from Varadero project manager Jeremy Williams and the staff aboard SY Q. The KMC team extracted, cleaned and prepared multiple surfaces, for the reintegration of a series of new cabin port lights onboard SY Q.  A necessary requirement in alignment with the yachts insurance protocols.

Onsite Team Management / Administration
CDK Technologies
Mar 21 — Jul 21
Bretagne, France

An intense, exhaustive and rewarding project. Primarily full deck hardware fitout, twin foil case installation and fitout of multiple internal structural components including fabrication of ‘special projects’ with natural fiber Flaxpreg. A special thanks to 11th Hour Racing, build manager Wade ‘Bub's’ Morgan for a unique opportunity and Mr Michel Ollivier at CDK Technologies for your hospitality and spirited conversations, despite a challenging schedule. 

Contract Administration
Dec 20 — Mar 21
Vollenhove, The Netherlands

KMC is an official supplier of composite technical teams to Royal Huisman Shipyard BSV.

We provided assistance to Rondal with a Spain-based specialized operators to assist in the latest super yacht mast fabrication project. 

Composite Support / Logistics Management
Jan 20 — Feb 21
Valencia, Spain

Koru Marine Composites provided both composite and technical support in the modification of a 42' offshore sailing catamaran. The work was conveniently located at the Victory Challenge Base at the Marina, in Valencia. The yacht is now based in the Caribbean, happily cruising and island hopping by all accounts! 

Composite Deck Construction Management
Jul 20 — Dec 20
Saltsjöbaden, Sweden

KMC experts built a carbon composite deck for a new concept style cruising yacht, the Aspect 45’.

A complex and technical build, the deck was successfully completed within an eight week time period.

KMC operators assisted with design, manufacture and installation of multiple composite components, including a 20m mast fabrication.

Composite Logistic Management / Support
Apr 20 — May 20
Burruana, France

KMC joined Jon Williams at STAYINPHASE on location assisting in the replacement of the aft winch grinding pedestal (which unintentionally compromised performance of the 52’ racing yacht FOX.

Upon replacing the aft pedestal, KMC operators prepared the winch bases on deck for the final hardware fit out. 

Composite Structures Management
Oct 19 – Mar 20
Valencia, Spain

KMC were set a new challenge, as our specialized group focused on a new overlapping project while at King Marine, fabricating primary internal structural elements for the new 56’ ‘offshore weapon’ BLACK PEARL.

KMC’s composite specialists were responsible for the majority of laminated composite structures within the purpose-built race yacht. 

Composite Structures Management
Jan 19 — Oct 19
Valencia, Spain

KMC operators worked alongside King Marine teams in the construction of Wendy Schmidts new 85’ inshore racer DEEP BLUE.

KMC carried out the primary task of supporting King Marine, providing important major structural and reinforced components.

This phase evolved to include secondary internal composite structures, integral elements and components. 

Construction Management
Nov 18
Valencia, Spain

KMC was tasked to deliver on a high modulus prepreg carbon fiber mast repair for the SY NIKATA.

Under a stringent timeline and overseen by both Southern Spars and RIGPRO (Palma de Mallorca) KMC investigated primary areas of concern.

KMC proceeded to prepare areas for lamination and repair including the curing stage, and post-curing protocols.

A successful repair and the mast was re-stepped on schedule.

SY NIKATA is currently on her way to a new destination in the Caribbean. 

Construction Management
Aug 18 — Sep 18
Kållby Finland

KMC implemented a challenging composite fabrication sequence top deck structure for Nautor Swan, on their Club Swan 125’ SKORPIO.

On location in the composite build facility in Kållby Finland, the KMC team laminated a large male moulded structure in intermediate modulus SE84 carbon prepreg material.

KMC’s carbon specialists completed the tasks inside Nautor Swans timeframe by a clear margin.

Construction Management
Aug 18 — Sep 18
Valencia, Spain

With a split squad of KMC members operating at the Nautor Swan construction facility in Finland, KMC provided logistics and operational support for the NM 54’ offshore racing yacht Teasing Machine.

A multiple trophy-winning sailing team, Teasing Machine was looking for even more IRC success to continue a superb 2018 sailing season with a top result in Boxing Day’s glamour Sydney to Hobart race.

Tasks included supplying composite construction expertise for the addition of a composite water ballast system and re-fairing and repainted the entire surface area below the waterline. This including the keel fin and twin rudders, providing Teasing Machine with the fastest surface paint finish possible.

KMC painting specialists stripped back the entire upper deck and cockpit, reapplied a non skid safety paint surface in preparation for the monumental task of completing the arduous ‘Hobart’.

Build Management
Sep 17 — Jul 18
Valencia, Spain

KMC was responsible for the implementation of design modifications created by JYD of Valencia to convert former VOR70 L4 (Volvo Ocean Race winner, Ericsson 4) into a foiling 70’ monohull.

Extensively modified to comply with the added combined weight of a completely new series of composite water ballast tanks fore and aft, and splicing in of new curved foils derived from an earlier AC72 catamaran campaign.

This resulted in an unprecedented reinforcement of the hull and various internal structures, redesigned to manage additional weight and stresses of the new composite foil housing and bearing support cases.

A central water manifold designed and developed in composite material fed the new water ballast tanks. This system was supplemented with composite gate valves allowing water tank compartments to fill individually.

Additionally, KMC specialists fully reconstructed the forward bowsprit to over 1.0 meter longer in length. An attachment point was developed for the newly created bobstay in the stem pocket.

Technical work in the navigation station included a LCD display panel housing and a pair of new composite battery boxes for the updated lithium batteries.

The racing yachts fin was unmounted an replaced with a custom design. The lead bulb re-machined in Italy reducing the profile significantly. The pairing reassembled and re-mounted into the yacht.