Staffordshire student sails into second place at superyacht competition

A University of Staffordshire student is among the winners of a national yacht design competition

James pictured with the two other winners holding their certificate
James Horrocks, left, won second place prize [credit: Superyacht UK]

It's an amazing feeling to have won second and it really builds your confidence as a designer. I am really excited for my internship, I can't wait to see and know how the yacht industry works and hopefully learn lots.

James Horrocks, BA (Hons) Automotive & Transport

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