After the Kappel Rigging Trainer was unveiled at USITT25, it was time to share the greater personal story behind its creation. ESTA provided the opportunity for a feature article in Protocol magazine. Matt began writing the article in July 2025 and it was published on October 1st. To read the full article, visit the free online version of the magazine. The article is titled “Introducing the Kappel Rigging Trainer (KRT): How a tragedy formed Martin’s legacy.”

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