Going Back in Time - November 2006

James at Plymouth University and films by Ruth Wharram now avaliable on dvd

50 Years On - June 2006

James reminisces on 50 years of catamaran design, and the Tahiti Wayfarer design.

The Philippines - May 2005

James discusses his trip to The Philippines, where he visited Andy Smith Boatworks.

Blogging, March 2005

James gives his latest thoughts on a variety of subjects...

James discusses his views on the RCD, the unpopular UK law known as 'Recreational Craft Directive'. If you build or trade in recreational craft between 2.5 and 24 meters in the EU, then it affects you.

Boat shows, March 2004

James discusses his visits to the London and Düsseldorf boat shows.

Viking ships and Ethnic designs, December 2003

James discusses his visit to the Roskilde Viking ship museum in Denmark, as well as the progress of the building of the 'Child of the Sea' design.

Professional Building In Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines, April 2003

James discusses his visit to the 'Seascape' boat building yard in Thailand, as well as his visit to PT PAL, Indonesia

Summer in Corfu, September 2002

James discusses the busy happenings of the last 3-4 months, including the refitting of Gaia and the Multihull Deutschland rally.

Boat Durability and New Designs, April 2002

James discusses some of the technical aspects to the refitting of Gaia as well as the Islander 55 and 'Child Of The Sea' designs.

Many Meetings, February 2002

In this letter James discusses the various meetings he had at the time, as well as his interesting new office that was recently built.

A Happy New Year to our Wharram Builders and Sailors

James writes about current happenings as well as some future projects.

The Race

James discusses the multihull race that started from Barcelona on the 31st of December 2000.

Web Letter - Feb. 2001

James discusses his Tiki 38 design.

Visit to Indonesia, July 2001

James writes from Indonesia, discussing his visit and the building of the "Islander" crafts at the PT PAL shipyard.

Tahiti Wayfarer in Douarnenez

James discusses his visit to the Douarnenez festival with the Tahiti Wayfarer.

Voyage to Venice, December 2001

James discusses the Gaia's voyage from Corfu to Venice through Croatia and the Adriatic.

The Melanesia Story

James tells the story behind the Melanesia craft.

Newsletter July 2000

James discusses his Tahiti Wayfarer design, Viking ships, work on board the Gaia as well as general Wharram catamaran construction.

June 1999 Update

Written by Ruth Wharram while James and Hanneke are on an expedition to Iceland. She discusses the current activities of the time.

The Website

James' first letter

Welcome from James