This is a preliminary design for Geoff Gardner, a sailor with practical, if somewhat unusual tastes. Here is some of his wish list.

Sea kindly hull form   Geoff wanted a boat with a gentle motion either sailing to weather or riding out a storm. This is met with a rather narrower beam, a gentle flare to the topsides, and moderate displacement.

Fast in light and medium wind, on all points, in waves  Heck, I love sailing.  He didn't even need to specify this one. 

WIDLIO    Geoff put forward the  principal: "When In Doubt, Leave It Out". "I want to go sailing, not fix stuff". A man after my own heart. Keep it simple. (Though I did question the lack of shower and sink in the head. Don't tell Geoff. We can put one in for you.)

Lifting keel.   Deep draft for good stability and speed at under sail, with a lifting keel to allow access to shallow lagoons. (Somewhat a digression from the WIDLIO principle; but cruising is all about exploration.)

Tiller steering.  Why not? The helm is light

Hard dodger protection for at least two people.   If you've tried a hard dodger, you know this is a great requirement.

Bulwarks, not toerails.  Not my style normally; but practical for cruising.

Easy access to the cockpit for swimming kids, dogs, and old people.   Open transoms are an important safety feature too.