John Fleming 1951-2023
JOHN FLEMING 1951 – 2023 teacher yachtsman inventor thinker In celebration of John’s full and varied life, his family invites his many friends to a Celebration Gathering to remember John and all that he meant to us. Please join with us at The Tipi in the Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3DL https://www.thedellofabernethy.co.uk/…
SAD NOTICE: John Fleming
John, the designer of the Hebridean, gently slipped away on 22 February 2023 in the company of family members and the team at Lynemore Care Home, Grantown. He was unafraid. John was cremated with his immediate family in attendance on 7 March. A memorial service will be held in April. RIP John.
Hebridean kits are gradually spreading around the globe
It has been gratifying to review the countries from which Hebridean kits have been ordered over the last few years. For many sailors on coastlines near and far, dependable lower cost wind self steering is now a satisfying reality. Thank you to all Hebridean builders everywhere! UK Ireland Denmark Netherlands Estonia Canada Hungary USA Germany…
Have you named your Hebridean?
Once installed, the apparent presence of ‘an invisible person’ helming your sailing vessel invites its baptism with a human name. When John Fleming described to me some of the life of his Bermudian privateer grandsire, there was only one name for my Hebridean. Hezekiah! Here is a fascinating account of the life of Hezekiah Frith…
2023 Prices and VAT
With the hand-over from John, I have had to face the fact that VAT must now be added to the Hebridean prices for UK buyers. It does mean a price increase, which may or may not make you feel good about helping out our cash-strapped UK government. Sorry for this outrage! Please see our Plans…
Handing on the Hebridean project
Very glad to be able to let you know the Hebridean will be available again in the near future. Here I am on my second trip (of three) to Torshavn with its designer, John Fleming. Both of us were steered there by our trusty Hebridean wind vanes. The freedom to travel beyond the usual limits…