ABOUT DAMIC DESIGN PTY LTD
Damic Design was founded by International Moth sailor Luka Damic to deliver high-performance products and services to the sailing community.
Our journey in the Moth class began in 2004 and quickly evolved through a series of innovations, including the invention of the retractable wand in 2008, participation in the Scalpel Moth project in 2010, and co-design of the World Championship–winning Macita hydrofoil in 2013. The success of the Macita foil was the catalyst for transforming a small personal project into a global supplier of hydrofoils for Moth sailors.
What began as a passion has grown into a full-time, innovation-driven business dedicated to pushing the boundaries of on-water performance.
Today, Damic Design has designed and developed two high-performance sailing dinghies currently in production — the Swift Moth and the NextGen 16ft Skiff. In addition, we offer an extensive range of hydrofoils, distribute an exclusive line of Deckgrip products, and provide specialised design and sailing coaching services.
At our core, we are committed to enhancing performance, functionality, and the overall sailing experience. We take pride in our ongoing pursuit of innovation and our mission to help sailors “go faster”
Our Key Personel and Partners
Luka Damic – Founder & Lead Designer
Luka has been immersed in sailing since the age of 14, driven by a lifelong passion for high-performance sailing. His early interest in design and product development led him to complete a tertiary qualification in Industrial Design in 2004.
Combining his design expertise with his love of sailing, Luka began his career in the marine industry at CST Composites, contributing to the development of the first reduced-diameter Moth masts, battens, and dinghy fittings. He later co-designed and built the Scalpel Moth in partnership with Marty Johnson of Rocket Surgeon Composites, before gaining valuable experience in product sales during a role at Zhik.
Luka expanded his career into sales and leadership, ultimately serving as National Sales Manager in the commercial furniture sector. While he valued the management experience, he was drawn back to a career that combined his design skills, commercial insight, and extensive sailing knowledge — leading to his full-time commitment to Damic Design in 2017.
On the water, Luka has maintained an impressive competitive record. Since 2005, he has finished in the top ten at every Australian Moth Championship he has contested, including two third-place finishes and two runner-up positions (2007 and 2019). He is also a seven-time St George Club Champion and a two-time NSW Champion in both the MG14 and International Moth classes.
Alexandra Damic – Strategy & Marketing
Alexandra brings extensive strategic marketing and sales expertise to Damic Design. With leadership experience at companies such as Mars Wrigley and Blackmores, combined with strong business qualifications, she provides a solid foundation in commercial strategy and operations, playing a key role in shaping the company’s overall direction.
An accomplished sailor herself, Alexandra won both the 2018 MG14 Australian and NSW Championships, bringing first-hand competitive sailing experience to the team.
Cawthorne Composites – Swift Moth Manufacturing Partner
Cawthorne Composites is our primary manufacturing partner and the builder of the Swift Moth. Led by Brad Cawthorne — widely recognised as one of the industry’s leading composite builders — the team brings exceptional expertise in carbon construction.
Brad’s deep knowledge of the Moth class, developed since his teenage years, ensures that every build meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, precision, and performance.
Cambridge University – Engineering & CFD Collaboration
Our innovation efforts are further strengthened through collaboration with Cambridge University, led by Dr. Timos Kipouros. This partnership brings advanced academic insight and finite element analysis expertise to our development process, enhancing the precision and performance of our designs.
The relationship was initiated by our colleague George Boussoulas, whose efforts were instrumental in establishing this valuable connection. Together, we combine rigorous engineering data with practical design experience to refine, validate, and advance new ideas.
Vaikobi – Apparel Partner
Vaikobi is our official clothing partner, and we are proud to collaborate with Pat Langley and Bart Milczarczyk in testing and developing next-generation performance sailing apparel.
This partnership enables us to contribute directly to the evolution of high-performance gear, ensuring competitive sailors have access to innovative, functional, and race-ready clothing.