Freelance Writing (Sailing)
Recent Publications:
Dinghy Sailing Magazine.
The Lost Classes, Parts 1,2 and 3
From the Ghost to Laser's EPS, a look at innovative dinghy designs that have failed to stand the test of time.
Classes featured include:
Part 1; May 2006 - Ghost,Typhoon,Unit
Part 2; June 2006 - Toy, Mirror 14 (Marauder), Harrier
Part 3; July 2006 - Laser Eps, Spice, Laser 5000
The Lost Classes (the catamarans, Part 1 and 2)
From the Rivercat, through the Swift, to Thais, from there right up to date with Formula Sailing
The Singles Scene - September 2006
An in depth look at the ongoing development of the mid range singlehanded dinghy. With the pressure now on to succeed in this competitive arean, will one of the big names bring out a new 'killer' singlehander to become the Laser of the new Millenium.
Keeping it up!
A three part series on how the balance of power between rigs and hull design has been maintained. that is, until now! Is dinghy hull design about to 'hit the buffers'?
Classics! A very apt article for Bearfacemedia. A look at the growing Classics scene.
Buying and selling on eBay. This on line auction house has revolutionised the trading of dinghies on line
Better by Design. A two part series that looks at the great British designers, the influences that helped them design boats and the place they hold on the dinghy development timeline.
Part 1: Uffa Fox, Jack Holt, Peter Milne
Part 2: Ian Proctor, Phil Morrison, Ian Howlett
Flat bottomed girls: A look at scows past, present and future.
Back Issues of Dinghy Sailing Magazine can be purchased from SeaScape Media at www.dinghysailingmagazine.co.uk/
SailWorld.com
Baltic Wharf Classic Event including the 60th Birthday Celebrations for 'Iska'.
Go to:
www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?nid=23746
The restoration of Unit 7,.
www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?nid=27741