Paul Cronin Studios offers a wide range of skills built around the marine industry.
My passion has always been messing about in boats. When I was in first grade, my mother was told: “We have a problem with Paul. Every drawing day he draws the same thing, a sailboat at sunset.” (My mother did not see a problem, thanks Mom I miss you every day.)
I started Paul Cronin Studios in 1992, and have been providing my clients with a mix of skills (naval architecture, consulting, coaching, pro sailing, video and photography) ever since. They are the same skills that little boy used to draw a boat sailing at sunset.
By the time I was fifteen I was running race boats for the summer. Then after high school I ran race boats, boat yards, while racing and trekking on my own boats.
In 1985 I decided it was time for a formal degree in Naval Architecture. I graduated at the top of my class and my first job was in the Pearson Yachts design/engineering office. From there I went to Pedrick Yacht Designs, and then back to school for more structural engineering. Next I joined the 1992 America’s Cup winning team America^3 as part of the shore crew, and Young America Cup team later.
Services:
Consulting;
Looking for an owner’s representative while building, purchasing, modifying, or getting a boat up to speed? Are you buying the right boat for your dreams? With my decades of skills, as a Naval Architect, boat builder, pro sailor, and boat yard manager, I can make sure your project is completed to the highest standards and remove the worry.
Coaching;
Coaching has been a part of my business for decades, helping Olympic sailors, championship teams, shorthanded sailors, and club level racers achieve their goals, and of course improving the experience for cruisers and trekkers.
Naval Architect;
I have designed a patented line of 15 kayaks, helped three America's Cup teams, created the Bongo sport boat, engineered production boats, and made numerous modifications to boats from workboats to performance sail in my shop. Over the years, I've worked with some of the top builders and boat yards.
Give me a call and let's discuss your next project.