In their latest video, Brian Trautman and the SV Delos crew pull back the curtain on the sail design process for Delos 2.0, the custom aluminum catamaran they've been building from the ground up. Working closely with Quantum Sails designers Doug Stewart and Joan Subirats, the team explores how every sail choice, from the main and jib to downwind options, has been shaped by decades of bluewater experience and the specific demands of a boat designed for long-range, self-sufficient cruising.
What makes this collaboration stand out is the depth of involvement on both sides. The Delos crew brings 15+ years of real-world passage-making knowledge across every ocean on the planet. Quantum brings the sailmaking technology, design tools, and performance data to translate that experience into a sail plan that's not just powerful, but practical: easy to handle short-handed, durable in demanding conditions, and optimized for the kind of sailing Delos actually does. That shared process, built on open communication from the start, produced a result neither side could have reached alone.
The sail plan for Delos 2.0 is a fitting reflection of everything the partnership stands for: thoughtful design, genuine expertise, and a deep respect for the sea. Whether you're following along with the build or planning your own blue-water adventure, this video offers a rare look at how the best sail plans come together- not on a spec sheet, but through real collaboration between passionate sailors and the people who make their sails.
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