Like many leading designers, Tony began his career in the world of racing yachts, where his designs quickly achieved international recognition. His yachts have won multiple major regattas and five World Championships, as well as prestigious events including the Admiral’s Cup, Superyacht Cup, and campaigns within the America’s Cup arena.

Tony Castro’s superyacht designs have received numerous industry awards for design excellence. Leading shipyards such as Royal Huisman, Jongert, Oceanco, Jeanneau, and Galeon have partnered with the studio to bring his designs to life.

Beyond custom superyachts, Tony Castro has achieved remarkable success in production sail and powerboats, with over 13,500 yachts built to his designs sailing around the world today. These range from the widely popular SB20 (formerly the Laser SB3) sportsboat to the impressive 65-metre square-rigged ship Tenacious.

Combining deep expertise in naval architecture, performance yacht design, and advanced composite construction, Tony Castro also brings a distinctive eye for style, proportion, and value engineering. His studio is one of the few in the industry capable of delivering a fully integrated design service, encompassing naval architecture, exterior styling, and interior design—ensuring each project achieves both technical excellence and timeless aesthetics.