Richard Pemberton
Foil design and development
Richard Pemberton, 32, is currently working as a yacht designer with Humphreys Yacht Design, on a Volvo 70 for Team Russia. He has worked for United Internet Team Germany in the last America's Cup, having previously been with GBR Challenge. Although primarily he uses CFD and expermintal testing for appendage design, he has been involved with the design and analysis of many of the components that make up a racing yacht. He has also worked for Ker Associates on the Sydney Hobart winning yacht Aera, and done consultancy work for the British Olympic Sailors in the Yngling, Star and Tornado classes.