Draft talk:Mark Hopking
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COI disclosure
[edit] | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. |
1971MRH (talk) 16:27, 23 November 2025 (UTC)
- I welcome neutral, independent review and am not seeking to influence the outcome. I will avoid direct edits to any live article except for factual corrections supported by reliable sources. 1971MRH (talk) 16:30, 23 November 2025 (UTC)
COI Disclosure
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I am the subject of this biographical article and I acknowledge the conflict of interest. I have endeavoured to ensure that all content is supported by independent, reliable sources and written in a neutral tone consistent with Wikipedia's policies. I welcome editorial review and improvement by other editors. 1971MRH (talk) 20:21, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
Note to reviewers
[edit]This draft has been substantially rewritten following the previous decline, with sources strengthened throughout. The subject's notability rests on independent coverage across several source types:
- National press: Daily Telegraph profile (28 Nov 1998, p. B14); The Independent TV review of the Channel 4 Cutting Edge episode in which the subject appeared.
- Broadcast: ITV documentary (1993, Cape Horn expedition); Channel 4 Cutting Edge (1993).
- Published books: Rebecca Ridgway, Something Amazing (Hodder & Stoughton, 1993) — subject named on 15+ pages; Robert Swan & Roger Mee, 2041: Voyage South (1999).
- Authoritative registers: Debrett's (feudal barony); Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland, Vol. 93, p. 90; Society of Antiquaries of Scotland fellows list; MCA certificate database (gov.uk).
- Industry press: Boat International, Superyacht Times, Superyacht News, The Crew Report.
COI fully disclosed above. All self-published sources have been removed from the previous version. Editorial review and improvement welcomed. 1971MRH (talk) 20:26, 26 May 2026 (UTC)