September 2000

• polytunnel constructed to provide space for sail layout and assembly (pictures)

• visited the Southampton International Boat Show to begin market research

• combi trailer made for dinghy

October 2000

• lever mechanism in dinghy rig changed to simplify raising and lowering the rig while on the water

• NESTA press release about award - first newspaper articles about Transition Rig appear in Western Morning News (20/10/00 p 19) and Financial Times (26/10/00 p 17). This has been followed by considerable interest here and overseas (summary)

• market research continues...

November 2000

• further patent application made - GB 0027603.0

• media interest continues...

December 2000

• initial design study by Nic Bailey completed

• media interest continues...