Velsheda vs Topaz- J Class World Championship, Newport RI
Six J Class Yachts raced this year at the Inaugural World Championship in Newport, RI. Velsheda, Ranger, Lionheart, Hanuman, Topaz and Svea.
J Class World Championship, Newport RI
For almost 20 years, Michael has been following the J Class yachts to beautiful places like Antigua, France, England, St Barths, and most recently, Newport RI. All of the photographs in this newsletter were taken in 2017.
Ranger, Svea and Velsheda- J Class World Championship, Newport RI
So far this year, Michael has processed over 170 rolls of film. Next, he travels to the Cape and Islands to capture his signature seascape images.
J Class World Championship, Newport RI
Velsheda approaches the Claiborne Pell Bridge. Velsheda, JK7 built 1933, was the only original J Class yacht at the World Championship.
Svea, J Class World Championship, Newport RI
Svea JS1, the newest J Class, has a LOA of 143 feet.
Topaz- St Barths Bucket Regatta
The St. Barths Bucket Regatta was an amazing success, where six J Class yachts spent four days racing: Velsheda, Ranger, Lionheart, Hanuman, Topaz and Shamrock. This epic event was the first time these six world class yachts were seen racing together. The waves were 3 meters high, the winds were 15-20 knots, the water was a pristine blue, while the sun and sparkles were abundant.
Beating- St. Barths Bucket Regatta
Beating or Beat to: sailing as close as possible towards the wind
Hanuman- St. Barths Bucket Regatta
Hanuman joined the J Class racing circuit in 2009.
Well to Windward- St. Barths Bucket Regatta
The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too. Vincent van Gogh
Neck to Neck- St. Barths Bucket Regatta
Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve. JK Rowling
J Class Revival, Summer 2017 exhibition at the Carla Massoni Gallery, Chestertown MD
Set Sail” Preview of the 62nd Annual Arts Festival, Solo Exhibition, June 2017 at the South Shore Arts Center, Cohasset MA
J Class World Championship, August 2017 show and reception at the Sheldon Gallery, Newport RI
Please join us for the first Friday in December (12/1) for an opening and reception at the Martin Gallery, Charleston SC
S Boats Racing, Herrshoff Classic Regatta
The S-Boat Class is the oldest one-design class still actively racing and sailing in their original boats.
Columbia, Antigua Classic Regatta, April 2017
Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free. Christy Ann Martine
Quansoo
Happiness, not in another place but this place… Not for another hour, but this hour. Walt Whitman
