Dick Newick, multihull design pioneer across the bar

Multihull designer and luminary Dick Newick has passed away.  Dick brought a special flair to multihulls with his seaworthy craft and their organic forms and graceful design.  A cheerful smile and a strong intellect rounded out an individual with a special gift.  Just a few of Dick's better known designs are the "Atlantic" proa Cheers and the trimarans Moxie, Rogue Wave, Third Turtle and Ocean Surfer.  He was active till the end and attended the Golden Oldies Trophy event in May along with Marc Van Petegham, James Wharram and Hanneke Boon. 




Dick Newick third from left, Photo courtesy Stephane

An excellent article by Steven Callahan traces many of Dick's achievements in multihull design
http://www.stevencallahan.net/images/proboat/newick-dec2010.pdf