Sometimes inspiration comes from the people and places closest to you. The idea for this small stainless steel sail boat began with a gentle nudge from my wife. Living near the coast, surrounded by the rhythm of the ocean, it seemed natural to explore the concept. The idea was further encouraged by a friendly Wild Edge fan we met on the beach. After a brief conversation, the words “Do you make sail boats?” planted the seed.

From that moment, the project grew organically. I started by familiarising myself with the anatomy of a sail boat, its hull, mast, sails, and rigging. Then came the sketches, refining the idea into a small hull with a tall mast and a large, flowing mainsail. I wanted the sculpture to feel sleek and elegant, to capture the illusion of speed even when stationary. A mirror polished stainless steel finish was the perfect medium to achieve this, reflecting light and enhancing the graceful, fast moving lines of the design.

Minimalism was central to the concept. I wanted every component to feel intentional, with no obvious connections or welds to distract from the form. My engineering mindset came into play as I carefully planned the structure. In the end, the sail boat features just six welds and a single nut and bolt, a testament to precision, planning, and restraint.

The base was designed to complement the sculpture without overwhelming it. I chose a simple wooden base with a soft whitewash, evoking a coastal theme that ties the piece back to its inspiration. The contrast of warm, textured wood with polished stainless steel creates a subtle dialogue between nature and precision engineering.

Creating this piece was an absolute pleasure. It allowed me to combine artistic expression, engineering, and a love for the coast into a single object. I particularly enjoy the idea that this is just the beginning, a small sail boat on a wooden base that may one day have a larger sibling on the horizon.