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...
Day Two of NBYA Junior Race Week. I joined the 420 circle this time, and while the clouds and rain were gone, the breeze remained and even stronger than the day before.There was a stiff westerly breeze of about 15-20 knots in the morning, holding into the afternoon. While these breezes tend to die and make room for the southerly sea breeze, that wasn't the case on this day, and soon the gusts...
NBYA Junior Race Week always caps off the summer sailing season for Narragansett Bay. Historically this three day sailing event has unpredictable winds, this year saw some terrific steady breezes that turned into strong gusty conditions for the juniors. They launched from the south facing Compass Rose Beach in North Kingstown this year for some sun and wind before the start of the school season....
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...
Like any other medium, droneflying has brought new awareness to my surroundings. I'm very aware of my proximity to airports nowadays with the new drone. I'm supposed to stay 5 miles from an airport or 2 miles from a heliport within 400ft altitude. Any closer and I need to call the airport to clear a flight. This means I have to go south of the Jamestown Bridge for shooting, and while one afternoon...
