Like you I’ve been poking about on the Worldwide Web now for a number of years. Truly, it is both remarkable and disappointing. The idea of communicating so simply with someone across continents is impressive: the good news. The frustration of trying to sort out things of value: the bad news. This dichotomy is a big part of my reluctance in throwing my fortunes onto the WWW frenzy.

The other reluctance was simply the question whether I’d be able to handle inquiries in a timely manner. I know when I log on to ask a question, I’m expecting an answer right now. Still how many times have you emailed even big companies only to have the messages disappear into the ether, never to be heard of again? I have prided myself on being accessible to all comers. And would like to keep it that way. Well as they say "No guts no glory". So I’ve now launched a new web site. I hope you will find it of some interest. Not just another catalog of boats, I’ve tried to make the new site a destination worth investigating. Yes there are pictures and drawings of my boats. There is also, however, information about the design process, a typical complete set of drawings, links to many of my favorite sites, and even a complete catalog of these legendary mini-rants which pop up in each issue of PassageMaker Magazine.

I’m expecting this new website to continue to evolve. Soon articles that I’ve written will be available and even a bibliography of books on my bookshelf that I have found useful will be added. I hope that you will find what I’ve posted of value and not just another "favorite" that gets saved, but never referenced again.