Steve Killing

Steve Killing is a leading Canadian naval architect and yacht designer with a career spanning over 50 years, specializing in high-performance sailboats, cruiser-racers, and custom vessels. Based in Midland, Ontario, Killing is celebrated for his practical, innovative designs that balance speed, seaworthiness, and comfort—often described as "elegant yet functional." He founded Steve Killing Yacht Design in 1980 after cutting his teeth at C&C Yachts, and his portfolio includes over 100 projects, from production cruisers like the Express 35 (your prior query) to America's Cup campaigns. Killing's work has influenced Canadian and international sailing, with boats competing in events like the Mackinac Race and Transpac. He is also an acclaimed author, co-writing the seminal Yacht Design Explained: A Sailor's Guide to the Principles and Practice of Design (1998, W.W. Norton), which demystifies naval architecture for enthusiasts.