Owen Mackay – Director

Building composite boats since 1983, Owen is a specialist in composite boatbuilding and moulding techniques, particularly the close mould infusion process that is used for making foils. Owen sailed the traditional ‘P’ class in his youth and has been involved with the sea ever since. He was with the NZ Olympic team in 1984 as a boat builder and has managed several NZ surfboat teams competing internationally. He knows “the requirements” of high performance.

owen@mackayboats.com

John Clinton – Director

John oversees the general running of the company. His background started out as a sail designer, then Sail Program manager for a number of Americas Cup campaigns, also setting up his own North Sails One Design. John also coached the NZL 470 sailors for the 1996 & 2000 Olympics, a highlight was working with Simon Cooke & Pete Nicholas to win the 2002 470 World Championship. John designed the new FX women’s Olympic rig and worked with Brian Bennett to develop the VX One rig. He is on the Executive for both the 49er and 29er classes.

john.clinton@mackayboats.com

Mobile: +64 21 634 070

David McDiarmid – Director

David runs the assembly and fit-out team, developing many of the custom details and systems that you will see on the 420, 470 and Mackay Bieker Moth. He has a very successful background in skiff sailing, winning the 2017 18ft Skiff World Championship and the much coveted JJ Giltinan trophy in 2018 & 2019.  David also campaigned a 49er and is a keen wing foiler.

david.mcdiarmid@mackayboats.com

Mobile: +64 21 634 932

Jenny Egnot – Logistics and Spare Parts Sales

Jenny co-ordinates our production, shipping and documentation for boats sent overseas and will contact you to organise a timely delivery of your product.  Jenny is a former Olympic 470 NZL representative and successful current keelboat sailor.

jenny.egnot@mackayboats.com