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phoBase provides the missing link between photos taken and boat/weather data files. It’s designed initially to help with daily debriefs meaning all photos have boat/weather data displayed on them, but also provides an interface so any of the team can search for all photos ever taken of a specific situation e.g. leach shots of the J1 in 8 – 10 knots.
Given that the performance analyst can add searchable comments on their observations, phoBase provides a comprehensive photo storage and search interface.
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Co Creator, Director and Developer of a sailboat imaging system which captures sail position and rig shape in real time and through image processing, perspective correction algorithms and mathematical techniques, aids sail, rig and trim development.
My role has involved mathematical techniques and algorithm development, software creation from the ground up and bespoke hardware development for the range of products, along with on the water testing and usability trials.
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Whilst based in Auckland I had the opportunity of working for the Yacht Research Unit of Auckland University.
Activities included aerodynamic studies, scoping and running experiments in technically world leading wind tunnel facilities in a highly competitive and time critical environment.
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Primary developer of a software application used for operator guidance and helicopter operations on Royal Navy Frigates.
My Involvement with QinetiQ's Orpheus started early and ultimately lead to complete interface redesign resulting in Orpheus being used for Helicopter operations onboard Type 23 Navy frigates
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Whilst working at QinetiQ I was involved in a number of towing tank experiments including AC yacht and ship resistance, detailed water turbine power, resistance and seakeeping trials.
The world class facilities at QinetiQ, Gosport gave me in depth experience of this type of experiment resulting in roles as trials officer and project manager for a number of technical experiments.
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I've been fortunate to have had many opportunities over a lifetimes worth of sailing resulting in:
Twice British Open Champion Team Racing European Champion Team Racing Runner Up National Match Racing Championships Skipper/Helm Tour Voile Mumm 30 Fleet Racing 420 and Laser Youth Squads Runner Up National Youth Championships Laser
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