About Us
Damic Design was founded by International Moth sailor Luka Damic to provide 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 significant innovations, including the invention of the retractable wand in 2008, involvement 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 became the catalyst for transforming a small hobby project into a global supplier of hydrofoils for Moth sailors.
What started as a passion has since grown into a full-time, innovation-driven business dedicated to pushing the boundaries of on-water performance.
Today, Damic Design have designed and developed two Sailing dingies that are currently in production (Swift Moth and NextGen 16ft Skiff). The business also offers an extensive range of hydrofoils, and distributes an exclusive line of Deckgrip products—all supported by our specialised design and coaching services.
At our core, we are committed to enhancing performance, functionality, and the overall sailing experience. We take pride in our continual pursuit of innovation and our mission to help sailors “go faster”!
Our Key Personel and Partners
Luka Damic – Founder & Lead Designer
Luka has been involved in sailing since the age of 14 and has always been driven by a passion for high-performance sailing. His early interest in design and product development led him to pursue tertiary qualifications in Industrial Design, which he completed in 2004.
Combining his design expertise with his love of sailing, Luka began his career in the marine industry at CST Composites in a product development role. There, he contributed to the design and development of the first reduced-diameter Moth masts, battens, and dinghy fittings. His later projects included co-designing and building the Scalpel Moth in partnership with Marty Johnson of Rocket Surgeon Composites, followed by a role at Zhik that introduced him to the world of product sales.
Luka then transitioned into a successful career in sales, eventually moving into a National Sales Manager role in the commercial furniture sector. While he valued the leadership experience, the opportunity to blend his design skills, commercial understanding, and deep sailing knowledge was the natural next step. This led to a full-time commitment to Damic Design in 2017.
On the water, Luka has maintained a strong competitive profile. Since 2005, he has placed in the top ten at every Australian Moth Championship he has contested, including two thirds and two runner ups (in 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 Hume – Strategy & Marketing
Alexandra Hume brings extensive strategic marketing and sales expertise to Damic Design. Her leadership experience at Mars Wrigley and Blackmores, combined with business qualifications, provides a strong foundation in commercial strategy and operations. Alexandra plays a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction.
She is also an accomplished sailor, having won the 2018 MG14 Australian and NSW Championships.
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 regarded as one of the industry’s finest composite builders—their expertise in carbon construction is exceptional. Brad’s deep understanding of the Moth class, cultivated since his teenage years, ensures the highest standard of craftsmanship in every build.
Cambridge University – Engineering & FEA Collaboration
Our innovation efforts are strengthened through our collaboration with Cambridge University, led by Dr. Timos Kipouros. This partnership brings advanced academic insight and finite element analysis expertise to our development process. The relationship was initiated by our friend George Boussoulas, who has been instrumental in establishing this valuable connection. Together, we combine rigorous engineering data with practical design experience to refine and validate new ideas.
Vaikobi – Apparel Partner
Vaikobi is our official clothing partner, and we are proud to work closely with Pat Langley and Bart Milczarczyk to test and develop new performance sailing apparel. This partnership allows us to contribute directly to the evolution of high-performance gear for competitive sailors.