Louis Vuitton Cup 1995

Scanning some older photos I took and came across this one

today taken during the challenger elimination trials for the

America's Cup in San Diego 1995. I was able to hop on a

perimeter control boat which allowed me access to the race

course. The boat ahead is Australia, yacht astern is New Zealand

who later went on to win the America's Cup. Sadly, Peter Blake,

skipper and syndicate chairman of New Zealand was later

murdered by pirates in South America in December 2001.

 

Any comments or critiques are much appreciated......thanks.

As soon as I see the image I'm caught up in its tension!  The angles of sails and the motion in the waves create even more "action".  I find myself staring at the image, imersed in it.  Rather than a pasing glance, I've spent time pondering the story within.  Nice job Bill.

As a sailor myself, though not at this level, I can anticipate exactly what will happen next in this photo. It must have been a thrill to be in your position to get this shot. Great action photo. Congrats!

man look at those old 3dl's! great shot, perfect timing and great composition. you've captured and element of grace in this photo i fear is lost with the new boats, the AC45's and eventually the 72;s.