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Grahame Shannon

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Designer of more than 100 yachts, mostly sail, including the popular Walker Bay 8. Author of mystery adventure novels. Racing and cruising skipper, including single handed racing, at the Tiddly Cove Yacht Club. Developed one the first Windows based 3D CAD system for boat design, Autoship. Married to a wonderful woman, two children, and first grandchild coming soon.

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