A University professor, composites yacht builder, inspirational single-handed deaf yachtsman, joiner shipwright and panel of experts chaired by an experienced journalist are among the eclectic line-up of personalities who will be presenting at the 2014 Shipwrights Lectures.
The year’s lectures will be opened by Professor Ajit Shenoi, FIMechE, FRINA, Director of the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. This will be followed by a panel discussion entitled, ‘Marine Electronics – ‘Past, Present and the Future’ chaired by the well-known yachting journalist and broadcaster, Matt Sheahan, Technical Editor of Yachting World. The discussion will focus on electronics, electrics and related power management requirements on yachts, both sail and power.
Oyster Yachts Joiner Shipwright, Alice le Good will talk about her apprenticeship and subsequent experiences at the world-class yacht builder Oyster Yachts and will be followed by Richard Acland, CEO of Green Marine who will give his perspective on the latest developments in state-of-the-art composites and super-fast racing yachts.
To bring the event to a close we are delighted to announce that the award-winning Gerry Hughes, the first profoundly deaf person to sail single-handed around the world will talk about his inspirational voyage.
You can find more information on the University website or by emailing Sue Smith.