Since my dear friend Brian Russell died, we have hit a pause in communication in The Hovercraft Society. The world continues though, and that does include ACV and SES technology and operations. I have recently made a visit to two SES specialists in Southern Norway who have closer connections to IoW than I expected (see below). I am preparing material for the Royal Institution of Naval Architects that will take a while. Meanwhile it strikes me that it might be good to share some thoughts with you and so try to regain a bit of contact.