• contacted by makers of 'Science Shack' program regarding ornithopters - agreed to prepare outline of human-powered ornithopter (see outcome at www.transitionrig.com/flap )

February 2003

• completed two-handed rig for canoe/kayak

March 2003

• obtained MI380 kayak, added rig, rudder, outriggers and leeboard
• completed model of transition skimmer - a cross between a sailboard and a skiff:

April 2003

• first trials of sailing kayak on Teign estuary:

• demonstrated sailing kayak to instructors at Grenville House, Brixham

• fitted single-handed rig to kayak

May 2003

• completed prototype mast for 6 sq m rigs (windsurfing)

• further successful testing of sailing kayak in winds gusting to Force 5

July 2003

• computer animation of sail modules for larger vessels completed by Ben McNeilage (KCIRA)

• began to distribute tapes of animation to potentially interested organisations and individuals

• further testing of sailing kayak

August 2003

• second Patent granted - control systems for free-standing transition rigs

September 2003

• delivered canoe rig and outriggers to Grenville House, Brixham for testing

• visited Southampton Boat Show - discussed sail module concept at Concept Boat stand

October 2003

• returned to lecturing 4 days per week, University of Plymouth

December 2003

• submitted paper about rig modules for larger vessels