Pete Hogan is a well-known visual artist.  Born in Dublin, he now divides his time between Dublin and Sydney, Australia. In 2012, he published his book The Log of the Molly B, telling the story of the 30' ketch that he built and sailed around the world, single-handed.

Cormac Lowth has had a lifelong interest in the sea and maritime history.  He spent several years as a merchant seaman on cargo ships and he has been a scuba diver for much of his life.  He has been involved with boats since childhood, including the Galway Hooker Naomh Crónán and is author of the…