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Juniors

I can't believe the summer is already over!  I tell myself every June to enjoy all the sunny days, because they'll be gone before you know it!  Although, I still love autumn, so I'm not totally complaining :) This summer I expanded my junior sailing photography. I wasn't just covering the regattas and events, but also the junior programs where kiddies 7-17 learned to sail, not just to compete. For...

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Ida Lewis Distance Race

This year I was asked to photograph the start for the Ida Lewis Distance Race, and I happily accepted the offer to contribute to this terrific annual regatta! This long standing distance race was hosting it's 12th iteration this summer, and sent sailors of various PHRF classes off in all directions around Buzzards Bay Tower, Block Island, Sakonnet, Point Judith and back again. 2016 hosted 34 boats...

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Fundraising for Junior Sailing

I embarked on a new partnership this summer with Ida Lewis and its Junior Sailing program out of Newport.  They were interested in utilizing photography as a fundraising element, and we found a formula that brings funds directly back into the program.  While my first visit to Ida was full of clouds and rain, it didn't stop these kids from having a blast! For the second session of the summer, it...

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