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Fluidesign
Fluidesign Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryBoat manufacturing
FoundedLondon, Ontario, Canada
(1999)
FounderGordon Henry
Headquarters
London, Ontario
,
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Gordon Henry, Sam Roberts (CEO)
ProductsRacing rowing shells
Websitewww.rowfluidesign.com

Fluidesign is a rowing racing shell manufacturer headquartered in London, Ontario.

History

A Fluidesign coxless quad rowing shell from above.

Fluidesign was established in 1999 by Gordy Henry, a former Hudson Boatworks salesman. Henry left Hudson Boatworks in 1998 and soon after was approached by Diamond Aircraft for a collaborative project.

This project utilized expertise from the aviation industry, particularly in aerodynamics and the application of carbon fiber, to innovate in the design of rowing shells. The initial Fluidesign models featured distinctive wing-like outriggers, a design choice influenced by the aerodynamic principles used in Diamond aircrafts.

In January 2000, Henry began selling Fluidesign racing shells and subsequently gained full control of the company by purchasing his business partner’s shares.

In 2016, the company relocated to its current premises on Elias Street in London, Ontario, from its previous location at 175 Exeter Road, London, Ontario.

Rowing shell design

Fluidesign's rowing shells are recognized for their colored carbon fiber construction, a choice made to eliminate the need for paint and thereby reduce the overall weight of the boats. Fluidesign's range of boats includes singles, doubles and pairs, and coxed and coxless quads.

References

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  4. ^ Jeff Whiting (August 2015). "Against All Odds". Rowing News. pp. 38–47. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  5. ^ Topher Bordeau (March 2006). "All In The Family: The Canadian Boatbuilding Family Tree". Rowing News. pp. 52, 54, 55. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  6. ^ Fluidesign (December 2023). "History of Fluidesign". rowfluidesign.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  7. ^ Martin, Chip (1998-11-23) [1998-11-23]. "Fluidesign". The London Free Press.
  8. ^ "International Business Listing". The Rower's Almanac 2002. 2000. p. 374. ISBN 978-0-9651327-4-9. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  9. ^ Caroline Grogan (28 November 2000). "Strength in Numbers - New Boat Builders Respond to Growing Market". Rowing News. pp. 25–26. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  10. ^ "Fluidesign's Innovative Boat Design". Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  11. ^ "Elite racing shells from Fluidesign at the Row Show 2023". Retrieved 2024-04-12.