Prof. Fabio Fossati, University Catania, Italy 2 The balance and manoeuvrability of large sailing yachts.

J Alexander Keuning and Kees Jan Vermeulen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands 3 Investigation of slamming loads using slam patches on a scale model of an Open 60.

Prof P A Wilson, Paolo Manganelli, e. a, University of Southampton, United Kingdom 4 Optimisation procedures for sailplan design and analysis.

Tyler Doyle, Stanford University, USA 5 The design, construction and production of carbon masts.

Eric Hall, Hall Spars, USA 6 Propulsion aspects of large sailing yachts.

Jeroen de Vos and Gijs Nijsten, Gerard Dijkstra and Partners, The Netherlands 7 Classification and strength of large yachts.

Tjepko F van der Werff and F Verbaas, Lloyds, The Netherlands 8 Loads and strength calculation for yachts.

Giovani Belgrado, SP Systems, United Kingdom 9 Fire protection on board aluminium yachts.

Rudi Rcerny, illbruck Company, Germany 10 Hybrid propulsion of large motor yachts.

Hugo van Wieringen and Timo Verwoest, De Voogt Design and MARIN, The Netherlands 11 Artificial intelligence for roll stabilisation for a range loading and operating conditions . Prof Richard Birmingham, Prof Tony Roskilly, Ben Webster and Emrys Jones, University of Newcastle, United Kingdom Project 2002 09.30 to 17.30, November 18. 09.30 to 14.00, November 19. 09.30 to 16.30, November 20 Venue: Forumzaa lProject 2002 will bring together over 300 of the world's leading members of the superyacht world for three days of serious discussion, debate and drinking ( it says here - Ed ). The three day programme will include high level technical papers on all aspects of large yacht operation and construction, plus there will be two major debating sessions.

The first will focus on the review process of the MCA Large Yacht Code, the second will present to industry a proposal for a high quality industry standard for paint system application, something that has never existed but always discussed.

This year's keynote paper will be delivered by the chairman and CEO of the Azimut/Benetti Group, Dr Paolo Vitelli. In addition to being one of the most powerful members of the yacht building fraternity, he is also the president of Italy's industry body, UCINA.

Internet Seminar 09.00 to 10.30, Wednesday 20 November 2002. Venue: Room T and Room U The Internet continues to grow as a tool for the recreational marine industry, helping to improve communication, cut costs and increase efficiency. Participants in this Internet seminar, sponsored and hosted by boats.com and Boating Industry International , find out from industry experts what their business needs to do to stay on top of this growth now and plan for the future.

Marina Seminar 10.00 to 16.00, Wednesday November 20. Venue: Room L A one-day marina seminar organised by Marina World magazine. The seminar will give marina operators, managers, developers and designers the latest update on the views and developments in the field. Topics are:

. The environmental considerations when designing Mylor yacht harbour . Planning and design for marinas . Boat handling equipment . From rags to riches in the Croatian marina market . Pontoon systems & decking equipment . Concrete systems . Breakwaters . Plastic systems . Steel pontoon systems . Recycled decking The cost for attending the seminar is £25 (non-refundable administration fee).

Space is, however, limited and we strongly advise that delegates pre-register.

Contact Julia Hallam on: +44 (0)1483 577482, fax: +44 1483 824246, email:

juliahallam@marinaworld.co.uk