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I'm a freelance journalist, a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography, and a single-handed sailor. From my home port of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, my work features nautical topics and includes a broad range of other subject matter.

The scope of my practice includes creating words and images for magazines, newspapers, books, websites, annual reports, brochures, and advertisements – and providing event media coverage.

My published topics include small-boat cruising destinations; sailing regattas; people & business profiles; coast guard, military & police; marine commerce & security; ocean science; civil aviation; at-sea & aerial photography - and more.

Military and corporate careers provided an eclectic life education. My nautical obsession began a half-century ago on Ontario's Lake St. Clair, long before I could see over the gunwale. It grew to include living aboard a classic boat, some sailboat racing, and lots of year-round cruising the British Columbia coast and islands. I learned to sail on a 46' ferrocement, gaff-rigged ketch; have owned and/or operated power & sail vessels from 10' - 100'; and now earn much of my living from the deck of my sloop, Ceilidh.

My marine credentials include service in the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, where I crewed aboard auxiliary and regular Coast Guard vessels; skippered my own boat on search & rescue assignments; and served terms as unit leader and zone director.

I prefer to work on an assignment or contract basis. I'll consider reasonable compensation arrangements provided they reflect the value of the work, including the time and expense of research and production, and how it will be used. Please feel free to contact me with an enquiry.

I look forward to the opportunity to be of service.