Tom Pamperin studied creative writing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and (briefly) in the Master of Fine Arts program in creative nonfiction at the University of Idaho. ...view moreTom Pamperin studied creative writing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and (briefly) in the Master of Fine Arts program in creative nonfiction at the University of Idaho. He has taught writing at the high school and college level for over ten years. His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Washington Post, English Journal, The Madison Review, and others. He writes regularly about sailing and boat building for WoodenBoat Magazine, Small Craft Advisor, and www.duckworksmagazine.com.view less