"A People Project"
The advancement of the Quicksilver project would only have been possible thanks to the participation of people from a wide variety of backgrounds with a broad spectrum of skills. Everyone who has helped toward our goal of returning the World Water Speed Record to Britain has played an important part, but none more so than those who have contributed their time and skills voluntarily, dovetailing their efforts on the project with their own commitments elsewhere.
Each skill that has come into play has suited the project’s objectives at a given time. Aerodynamics, structures, electronics, computing and propulsion are just some of fields of activity.
But there are other skills, beyond engineering, that are just as important – skills that are not directly needed for the boat itself but are nevertheless vital to the functioning of a modern speed-record project. The creation and development of this website is one example! Just the same, skill, care and commitment are needed.
Some people stay with the project a long time – indeed, some of the earliest participants are still closely involved. Others join in and help for a short time, then move on to other things, but their contribution is still valued. Whatever they do and for however long, it has enabled the project to maintain that key element, momentum.
Our volunteers are from all over the country, and have over the course of time pooled their skills in a way that is totally unique for this type of project.
The following individuals are gratefully acknowledged for their contributions of time, effort and skill – whether past or present or both – to the progressive growth and many successes of the Quicksilver project.
Richard Ainge – Graphic design
Caroline Ainscow – Events
Derek Ainscow – Events
Nicole Alridge – Events
Marcus Atkin – Design engineering
Robert Atkinson – On-board systems
Alex Barker – Manufacturing with composite materials
Tom Bexx – Website
Ali Bolton – Events
David Bolton – Website
Jeremy Bouckley – Events
Bridget Bourne – Merchandising and events
Steve Bourne – Merchandising and events
Andy Brown – Mechanical engineering
Rosie Burns – Company Secretary
Lorne Campbell – Marine Architect
Dr. John Challans – On-board systems
Nigel Christopher – Model testing
Mike Collins – Photography
Steve Cook – Design engineering
Simon Connell – On-board systems
Mike Coulthard – Structures/dynamics
Hilton Craven – Safety engineering
Phil Cubitt – Cockpit and radio communications
Stuart Delf – Modelmaking
Phil Edwards – Modelmaking
Mark Evans – Structures
Ray Freeman – Project management
Jim Gaughan – Technician
Stuart Gaughan – Technician
Russell Greaves – Website
Mike Green – Aerodynamics
Phil Harness – Paints and coatings
Tim Harrison – Design engineering
Simon Hart – Structures
Nick Howarth – Propulsion system (jetpipe adaptor)
Leigh Hunt – Design engineering
David Johnson – Composite materials
John Kirby – Facilities maintenance
Colin Langwade – On-board systems
Dan Lindfield – Conceptual design and model testing
Ed Lupton – Patternmaking
Daphne Macknight – Events
Dr. Tony Maddison – Structures (Bonding)
Fred Marshall – Corporate Club Founder/Chairman
Maxine Matthews – Accounts (Company Secretary) and events
Eileen Measures – Events
Tim Measures – Events
Stuart Mitchell – On-board systems
David Nash – Craft maintenance
Gary Orgles – Printing
Dave Pearman – Propulsion
Ed Pither – On-board systems
Graham Pool – Propulsion system
Mick Powell – Events
Becca Roberts – Admin and events
Dr. Gordon Robinson – CFD
Gerry Rohling – Website
Max Römer – Website
John Selby – Events
John Shinton – Modelmaking
Christina Shaw – Events
Roland Snell – Structures
James Snow – Events
John Stamp – Vinyls
Jeff Stansfield – Technician
Mike Steele – Events
Sam Tobin – Design engineering
Jonathan Tubb – Fuel system
John Whitbread – VT specialist
Bruce White – Modelmaking and model testing
Jeff White – Patternmaking
Geof Whitnall – Commercial
Chris Witty – Sponsorship planning
William Woodhouse – Technician
