Colin Mudie (11 April 1926 – 11 March 2020)[1] was an Edinburgh-born yacht designer, author, naval historian, balloonist, and advocate for the handicapped sailor.[2] He studied engineering at Southampton University, before working under yacht designers including Laurent Giles and Uffa Fox. He then set up his own firm.[3] He received the award of RDI (Royal Designer for Industry) for Small craft/ naval in 1995.[3][4]