Cuthbertson and Cassian
George Cuthbertson and George Cassian founded C&C Yachts in 1969, becoming one of the most successful performance yacht design and manufacturing partnerships in history. Cuthbertson, an aerospace engineer, and Cassian, a sailor and businessman, revolutionized yacht design with their systematic approach to performance. Their designs dominated IOR racing in the 1970s and 1980s, with boats like the C&C 35 becoming legendary. They pioneered advanced construction techniques, sophisticated underbody designs, and scientific approach to yacht design. C&C became Canada's largest yacht manufacturer and a global leader in performance sailing. Their influence on modern yacht design and the sailing industry was profound and lasting.