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Fishguard, Wales Lifeboat heads out to sea in heavy weather. Designed to lie afloat at deep water moorings or at berth.^^^ The sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivor recovery and the hull is of a 'hard chine' design.

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Fifty footer "Diane" is dismasted during a local race off Newport, 1990.

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Trent class lifeboat crashing through heavy seas during trials in the Solent.

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Valentia, Ireland all weather lifeboat moves through heavy seas. Largest of the fleet and designed to lie afloat. ^^^ She carries a Y class inflatable which can be launched and recovered by a lightweight framework and winch.

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Hayling Island, Hampshire inshore lifeboat heads into the surf. Based on the Atlantic 21. ^^^Even though her twin 70hp outboard engines make her one of the fastest lifeboats in the fleet, her hull design provides a softer ride than her predecessor for the three crew and survivors.

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In the cockpit of an RNLI lifeboat at sea.

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The Fleetwood, Chester Lifeboat heads into to heavy weather. The first 'fast' slipway lifeboat. Features include low profile appearance of wheelhouse to fit boathouses, and separate cabin aft of upper steering position. ^^^ It has shallow conventional sheerline and flared bow above the waterline, with propellers protected by substantial bilge keels.

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RNLI Lifeboat powering through heavy seas.

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RNLI Lifeboat powering through heavy seas.

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Eastbourne Lifeboat passes the Beachy Head Lighthouse. Beachy Head rises 162 metres (530 feet) above the sea below and is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, this is the most famous part of the Eastbourne downlands. ^^^Its popularity is due to the panoramic views from the cliff top, on a clear day you can see up to 70 miles to the west.

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Crew of the Courtmacsherry, Ireland Lifeboat on the foredeck as she crashes through heavy seas. Designed to lie afloat at deep water moorings or at berth. The sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivor recovery and the hull is of a 'hard chine' design.

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Crew of the Courtmacsherry, Ireland Lifeboat on the foredeck as she crashes through heavy seas. Designed to lie afloat at deep water moorings or at berth. The sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivor recovery and the hull is of a 'hard chine' design.

08118307
Alderney, Channel Islands Lifeboat covered in spray as it crashes through heavy seas.

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135ft ketch "Alejandra", designed by Bruce King and built in 1993, during a race at the Antigua Classic Week 1999.

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"Australia II", skippered by John Bertrand, rounding a mark ahead of the newer IACC yacht "GBR". America's Cup Jubilee, Cowes, Isle of Wight 2001.

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Locals canoeing on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.

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Rakaia River, near Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand. The turquoise colour is caused by rock flour.

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The Rakaia River, near Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand. The turquoise colour is caused by rock flour.

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Kariba Dam, Zimbabwe is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River. The dam was surrounded by controversy, both environmentally and socially, it is an impressive monument to man’s engineering expertise.^^^ The massive valley, which now forms Lake Kariba has survived, with most plant and animal species having adapted to the changed conditions. Building the dam wall began in the late 1950s. Well over a million cubic metres of concrete was poured into the 36.6 metre high wall with a thickness of over twenty four metres to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million litres of water passing through the spillway each second. At the end of 1958, the sluice gates were closed and in 1963 the maximum level was reached.

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Flock of mollymawks (Diomedea sp) on water, Stewart Island, South New Zealand.

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Mollymawk (Diomedea sp) in flight over water, Stewart Island, South New Zealand.

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Colony of Stewart Island shags (Phalacrocorax chalconotus) on a rocky island, east of Stewart Island, New Zealand.

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Colony of Stewart Island shags (Phalacrocorax chalconotus) on a rocky island, east of Stewart Island, New Zealand.

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Boats moored up along the banks of Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.

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Fish caught on yacht.

08118269
Landing pier in Oban, Half Moon Bay, Stewart Island, New Zealand.

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"Enza New Zeland" in sailing trials in the Solent, UK, Winter 1992. Peter Blake and Robin Knox Johnston are preparing the catamaran for their first Jules Verne Trophy attempt.

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Catamaran "Enza New Zealand", 60 miles from Ushant Island, France on 1st April 1994. The wind is still blowing at 45 knots, and Enza is under storm jib only, towing the coiled chain behind to avoid pitchpoling in the steep running waves. Skippered by Sir Peter Blake and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the Kiwi boat established a new Jules Verne Trophy record during this second attempt - 74 days 22 hours 17 minutes and 22 seconds.

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Catamaran "Enza", 60 miles from Ushant Island, France, on April 1st, 1994. Enza is under storm jib only, and heavily rolled genoa, ^^^towing the coiled chain behind to avoid pitchpoling in the steep running waves. Skippered by Sir Peter Blake and Robin Knox-Johnston, the New Zealand boat established a new Jules Verne Trophy record during this second attempt - 74 days 22 hours 17 minutes and 22 seconds.

08118261
Winning catamaran "Jet Services V" nearing the Quebec-St.Malo finishing line, 1988. She established a new record in 7 days 21 hours and 35 minutes.

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22.9m "Jet Services V" at the start of the two-handed La Baule-Dakar Race, 1987. A Gilles Ollier design, she twice beat the Atlantic record in 1988 - 7d 6h 30', then in 1990 in 6d 13h 3', a record which was not beaten for eleven more years.

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Winning catamaran "Jet Services V" nearing the Quebec-St.Malo finishing line, 1988. She established a new record in 7 days 21 hours and 35 minutes.

08118257
Fastnet lighthouse, with catamaran "Jet Services V" in the distance, having just rounding the lighthouse one day ahead of her competitors in the 1988 Quebec-St. Malo race.

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Winning catamaran "Jet Services V" nearing the Quebec-St.Malo finishing line, 1988. She established a new record in 7 days 21 hours and 35 minutes.

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22.9m "Jet Services V" at the start of the 1987 two-handed La Baule-Dakar Race, 1987. A Gilles Ollier design, ^^^she twice beat the Atlantic record in 1988 - 7d 6h 30', then in 1990 in 6d 13h 3', a record which was not beaten for eleven more years.

08118253
Enza crew, opening bottles of champagne before they leave Brest, France, to circumnavigate the globe for the Jules Verne Trophy, 30 January 1993. Left to right: Robin Knox-Johnston, Paul Stanbridge, Peter Blake, David Alan Williams, and Donald 'Jaws' Wright. ^^^The attempt failed, but they tried again in 1994 and won the trophy.

08118252
Pete Goss and Raphael Dinelli sailing "BMW" at the start of the 1997 two-handed Jacques Vabre race off Le Havre, France. They finished 5th in the monohull category in ^^^Cartagena, Colombia.

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Winning catamaran "Jet Services V" nearing the Quebec-St.Malo finishing line, 1988. She established a new record in 7 days 21 hours and 35 minutes.

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Skippers together on the evening before the start of the Doublehanded Transat Jacques Vabre 1997. British skipper Pete Goss is kneeled in front to the left. Eric Tabarly stands on the right in the second row, and Paul Vatine wears a red oilskin. Both have disappeared at sea since. Behind Marc Guillemot (grey oilskin) is Laurent Bourgnon. With his brother Yvan, they won the race, leading the second boat by 24 hours. ^^^Goss raced with Raphael Dinelli, the French skipper that he saved in the Southern Ocean. They will finish 5th in Cartagena.

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Pete Goss and Raphael Dinelli sailing "BMW" at the start of the 1997 two-handed Jacques Vabre race off Le Havre, France. They finished 5th in the monohull category in ^^^Cartagena, Colombia.

08118248
Eric Tabarly on "Aquitaine Innovations" at the start of the 1997 two-handed transatlantic Jacques Vabre Race, Le Havre, France. Eric and Yves Parlier won the monohull category.

08118247
Eric Tabarly and Yves Parlier celebrating their victory in the 1997 two-handed transatlantic Jacques Vabre Race. Cartagena, Colombia.

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Titouan Lamazou sailing "Ecureuil d'Aquitaine", after starting the 1989 first singlehanded Vendee Globe. His monohull was a new Bouvet-Petit design. ^^^Titouan was the first yacht home in Les Sables d'Olonne, the French starting harbour, in 109 days 8 hours 48 minutes and 50 seconds. Loick Peyron on Lada Poch was second in 110 days, one hour and 18 minutes.

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Titouan Lamazou sailing "Ecureuil d'Aquitaine", after starting the 1989 first singlehanded Vendee Globe. His monohull was a new Bouvet-Petit design. ^^^Titouan was the first yacht home in Les Sables d'Olonne, the French starting harbour, in 109 days 8 hours 48 minutes and 50 seconds. Loick Peyron on Lada Poch was second in 110 days, one hour and 18 minutes.

08118244
Eric Tabarly on "Aquitaine Innovations" at the start of the 1997 two-handed transatlantic Jacques Vabre Race, Le Havre, France. Eric and Yves Parlier won the monohull category.

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Eric Tabarly on "Aquitaine Innovations" at the start of the 1997 two-handed transatlantic Jacques Vabre Race, Le Havre, France. Eric and Yves Parlier won the monohull category.

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Titouan Lamazou sailing "Ecureuil d'Aquitaine", after starting the 1989 first singlehanded Vendee Globe. His monohull was a new Bouvet-Petit design. ^^^Titouan was the first yacht home in Les Sables d'Olonne, the French starting harbour, in 109 days 8 hours 48 minutes and 50 seconds. Loick Peyron on Lada Poch was second in 110 days, one hour and 18 minutes.

08118241
Soft-rigged catamaran "US-1" racing in Saint Tropez, October 1989. ^^^Here, Dennis Connor's opponent was the trimaran Elf Aquitaine III, skippered by Jean Maurel.

08118240
The two 1988 America's Cup defenders practising in San Diego, California. Catamaran "USA-1", in the foreground, later went on to win the cup.

08118237
French Navy ship 'Commandant Bouant' and catamaran "Commodore Explorer" at the start of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, Britanny, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

08118236
Catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the starting line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, west Bretagne, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

08118235
Catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the staring line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, Britanny, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

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Catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the starting line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, Britanny, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

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Catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the staring line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, west Bretagne, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

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Commodore Explorer crew approaching Ushant Island, Britanny, France, to win the Jules Verne Trophy, 20 April 1993. ^^^This was the first round the world non stop navigation in less than 80 days.

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Catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the staring line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, west Bretagne, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

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Commodore Explorer crew approaching Ushant Island, France, to win the Jules Verne Trophy, 20 April 1993. ^^^This was the first round the world non stop navigation in less than 80 days.

08118229
Skipper Bruno Peyron at the helm of catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the staring line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, west Bretagne, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

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Commodore Explorer crew approaching Ushant Island, France, to win the Jules Verne Trophy, 20 April 1993. ^^^This was the first round the world non stop navigation in less than 80 days. From left to right, front row: Jacques Vincent and Marc Vallin. Second row: Olivier Despaigne, Cam Lewis and Bruno Peyron.

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Catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the staring line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, west Bretagne, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

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Catamaran "Commodore Explorer" cuts the starting line of the first Jules Verne Trophy, off Ushant Island, Britanny, France. 31 January 1993. ^^^After her non-stop circumnavigation, the French yacht crossed the line again on 20 April, establishing the first JVT record in 79 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 56 seconds.

08118225
First sail of Titouan Lamazou's schooner "Tag Heuer" in fog. Venice, Italy, 6th January 1993.

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First sail of Titouan Lamazou's schooner "Tag Heuer" in fog. Venice, Italy, 6th January 1993.

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First sail of Titouan Lamazou's schooner "Tag Heuer" in fog. Venice, Italy, 6th January 1993.

08118221
Florence Arthaud sailing her trimaran "Pierre 1er", Ostar 1980.

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Pascal Herold's trimaran "Dupon Duran", Rum Race, 1990.

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French singlehanded sailor Florence Arthaud, 33, rounding Guadeloupe Island, to win the fourth Transatlantic Rum Race in 14d 22h and 10 minutes on "Pierre 1er", 18 November 1990. Her trimaran was a 60 ft Van Peteghem & Lauriot Prevost design. ^^^She averaged 11.32 knots along the 3,917 miles since Saint Malo, France.

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Catamaran "Royale" at the start of the Two-handed Liberty Race off Deauville, in Normandy, France. May 4th, 1986. With two reefs in the mainsail and the staysail in front, Royale, the 85ft long catamaran is skippered by Loic Caradec and Philippe Facque.

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French sailor, Loïc Caradec, sailing the 25.90m catamaran "Royale", leaving Saint-Malo at the start of the 1986 Rum Race. It was fitted with the biggest carbon wing mast ever built at 65 sq.metres. ^^^The catamaran was known to be difficult to control and three severe lows were scheduled for the race. Loic Caradec was taking enormous risks for his life in sailing this craft alone. Auto-pilots were useless and Loic was obliged to steer day and night until he became exhausted. The Argos beacon stopped its signal on November 14. Florence Arthaud later discovered the catamaran capsized with nobody aboard.

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25.9m catamaran "Royale" Off Belle Ile Island, South Britanny, France after setting a new Transatlantic record. July 12th, 1986. Loic Caradec, Philippe Facque, Paul Vatine, Olivier Despaignes and Laurent Rivals ^^^beat the previous Jet Services II record in 7d 21h 5' and 42 minutes. Royale was fitted with the biggest carbon wingmast ever built.

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French sailor, Loïc Caradec, sailing the 25.90m catamaran "Royale", leaving Saint-Malo at the start of the 1986 Rum Race. It was fitted with the biggest ever-built carbon wing mast, 65 sq.metres. ^^^The catamaran was known to be difficult to control and three severe lows were scheduled for the race. Loic Caradec was taking enormous risks for his life in sailing this craft alone. Auto-pilots were useless and Loic was obliged to steer day and night until he became exhausted. The Argos beacon stopped its signal on November 14. Florence Arthaud later discovered the catamaran capsized with nobody aboard.

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Jean Maurel's 60ft trimaran "Elf Aquitaine III", designed and built by Gilles Ollier, during the 1990 Brest Multihulls Grand Prix, France.

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Francois Boucher skippering Catamaran "Saab Turbo", skippered by Francois Boucher in a squall in Brest Bay during a Multihulls Grand Prix in 1988. ^^^She is the former Elf Aquitaine II, designed by Philippe Briand, for Marc Pajot.

08118208
Foil-assisted trimaran "Sebago" during the 1988 Brest Multihulls Grand Prix, France. Walter and Joan Greene are crewing for Phillip Stegall.

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Foil-assisted trimaran "We" (later named Sebago) in her first sailing trials. Plymouth Sound, UK, January 1988. ^^^She was built on the bank of the Dart River in Dartmouth, under a huge inflated plastic dome. British architect Adrian Thompson designed and built her for US sailor Phil Stegall. Stegall finished fourth in the Ostar transatlantic race that year. Time of crossing was 11d 9 hours and 55 minutes.

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Foiler "Sebago" wingmast, built by Barry Noble in 1987 for the Ostar 1988. At 25.95m, its weight with all fittings was only 313 kilos.

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Foiler "Sebago" wingmast, built by Barry Noble in 1987 for the Ostar 1988. At 25.95m, its weight with all fittings was only 313 kilos.

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Hatch and narrow bow of the foiler "Sebago" moored in Dartmouth, Devon, UK, before her first sailing trials in January 1988. British architect Adrian Thompson designed and built her for the US sailor Phil Stegall.

08118203
23.77m Streamlined wingmast of "Apricot" built in 1985 by Barry Noble.

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Jean Luc Nelias on "Cimarron" soon after the start of the La Baule-Dakar singlehanded race, 1991. Loire River estuary, France.

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Bruno Peyron during the Route du Rhum, 1990. ^^^Peyron was refused his entry for the 1990 edition by the Race Committee because his boat was 65ft long, over the 60ft limit. Bruno Peyron had lost his sponsor Ericsson and had little money, and the boat couldn't be reduced for safety reasons. All skippers refused to support his petition, including his brother Loick, but Bruno decided to start after the others and finished fifth behind Arthaud, Poupon, Bourgnon and Birch. Not a single official or member of the racing committee welcomed him in Pointe a Pitre.

08118200
Rod MacAlpine-Downie designed 1984 catamaran "British Airways" on a close reach in Fort de France Bay during the 1985 Martinique Multihulls Grand Prix.

08118199
Foiler "Saab Turbo" during the 1987 Brest Multihulls Grand Prix, by naval architect Marc Lombard. Skippered by Francois Boucher.

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Proa "Care France" at the start of the 1983 La Baule-Dakar race, skippered by Philippe Quentin with crew Etienne Forest, and designed by Gilles Ollier in 1980.

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People on Catamarans on Lake Kariba watching African elephants (Loxodonta africana) on the shore, Zimbabwe, Africa

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People on Catamaran on Lake Kariba watching African elephants (Loxodonta africana) on the shore, Zimbabwe, Africa

08118182
Futuristic motored trimaran "Ilan Voyager", designed by Nigel Irens, following the start of the 1992-93 Vendee Globe race off Les Sables d'Olonne, France. ^^^"Ilan" is based on the use of a slender hull with transverse stability provided by small outer hulls. The concept offers exceptional fuel economy, speed and comfort. She provides a comfortable ride at up to 28 knots with a single main engine of just 180 kW (about 250 HP). To prove her speed, economy and range capability, "Ilan Voyager" made a record-breaking un-refuelled voyage around Britain (1,568 nautical miles trip in 72 hours at 21.5 knots average with 2,000 litres (530 gallons) of fuel. Following this, the trimaran worked as a filming platform; she was able to follow racing yachts at high speed while giving a ride smooth enough for still and video photography. Max Speed - 28 knots. Service Speed - 22 to 25 knots. Range - 1600 nm at 22 knots. Passengers : 12. Construction: wood epoxy and glass sandwich.

08118181
Futuristic motored trimaran "Ilan Voyager", designed by Nigel Irens, during her trials in Plymouth Sound, UK, 1988. ^^^"Ilan" is based on the use of a slender hull with transverse stability provided by small outer hulls. The concept offers exceptional fuel economy, speed and comfort. She provides a comfortable ride at up to 28 knots with a single main engine of just 180 kW (about 250 HP). To prove her speed, economy and range capability, "Ilan Voyager" made a record-breaking un-refuelled voyage around Britain (1,568 nautical miles trip in 72 hours at 21.5 knots average with 2,000 litres (530 gallons) of fuel. Following this, the trimaran worked as a filming platform; she was able to follow racing yachts at high speed while giving a ride smooth enough for still and video photography. Max Speed - 28 knots. Service Speed - 22 to 25 knots. Range - 1600 nm at 22 knots. Passengers : 12. Construction: wood epoxy and glass sandwich.

08118179
Olivier De Kersauson and his crew approaching Ushant Island on JVT trimaran "Sport Elec" to win the Jules Verne Trophy, May 19th, 1997. They set a new non stop Round the World record: 71 days 14 hourss 22 minutes and 8 seconds. ^^^The new record bettered the Enza New Zealand time (1994) by 3 days 7 hours 59 minutes and 14 seconds. They sailed 25,820 miles, with an average speed on the water of 15 knots. Interestingly, they did 587 miles less than Enza in 1994 and 1,522 miles less than Commodore in 1993.

08118178
Catamaran on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe Africa on a boat safari.

08118176
Completed steel hull of the second superyacht 147ft "Timoneer" being towed on a barge up river in Holland. "Timoneer" a 147ft (44.75 metre) steel ketch was designed by Dubois Naval Architects in Lymington, UK, and built by Vitters shipyard in Holland in 1999.

08118175
Completed steel hull of the second superyacht 147ft "Timoneer" being towed on a barge up river in Holland. "Timoneer" a 147ft (44.75 metre) steel ketch was designed by Dubois Naval Architects in Lymington, UK, and built by Vitters shipyard in Holland in 1999.

08118174
Interior of superyacht, "Timoneer", whilst under construction at Vitters shipyard in Holland in 1999. "Timoneer" a 147 foot (44.75 metre) steel ketch was designed by Dubois Naval Architects in Lymington, UK.

08118173
Steel hull of the second "Timoneer" being towed on a barge up river in Holland. "Timoneer" a 147 foot (44.75 metre) steel ketch was designed by Dubois Naval Architects in Lymington,UK, and built by Vitters shipyard in Holland in 1999.

08118172
Two tugs assist a RoRo ocean transporter ship off the dock in Southampton, UK.

08118171
1720 broaches in the fresh breeze off Calshot spit in the Solent, UK.

08118170
Man on boat looking down onto fishing net.

08118168
The bright lights of Hong Kong city.

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Fishing boat in Hong Kong.

08118165
Commercial shipping, Hong Kong.

08118164
Sun setting behind the Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai. At 321 meters above the Arabian Gulf, Burj Al Arab Hotel is the world's tallest and most architecturally advanced hotel in the world. ^^^ Standing 280 meters offshore on a man-made island, Burj Al Arab is designed in the shape of a billowing sail, reflecting Dubai's ancient seafaring tradition.

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321 meters above the Arabian Gulf, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, is the world's tallest and most architecturally advanced hotel in the world. ^^^ Standing 280 meters offshore on a man-made island, Burj Al Arab is designed in the shape of a billowing sail, reflecting Dubai's ancient seafaring tradition.

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321 meters above the Arabian Gulf, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai is the world's tallest and most architecturally advanced hotel in the world. Standing 280 meters offshore on a man-made island, Burj Al Arab is designed in the shape of a billowing sail, reflecting Dubai's ancient seafaring tradition.

08118161
Boats move up and down the river in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

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Yachts wrecked by a hurricane in St Maarten, Caribbean.

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Yachts wrecked by a hurricane in St Maarten, Caribbean.

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Yachts wrecked by a hurricane in St Maarten, Caribbean.

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Bright lights of Hong Kong.

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Sydney harbours, Australia.

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Aerial view of marina.

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Damaged boat lies on the beach in St Martin, Caribbean after a hurricane.

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Fremantle, Western Australia was established in 1829 as a port for the fledgling Swan River Colony and was the major city in Western Australia for much of its early history. ^^^ It was the first port of call in Australia for many migrants and visitors and today Fremantle sustains a rich mixture of cultures and nationalities. Fremantle is Western Australia's major commercial port and handles the majority of the State's imports and exports.

08118151
Aerial view of marina and port.

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Aerial view of the Sydney harbour bridge, the Sydney opera house, the city and the harbours, Australia.

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Gothenburg Port, Sweden. Established in 1621 to secure access to the Atlantic, Gothenburg was planned and settled by Dutch immigrants. The many canals in this region are testament to the vision and ambitions of its early settlers. ^^^ In the 1960's and 1970's several developments co-incided, Intercontinental liner traffic containerized, and the Göteborg's Skandia Harbour was built; it is to-day the leading facility of its kind in the Nordic region. Gothenburg is still Sweden's major port.

08118144
Bruno Peyron with Jules Verne Trophy at the French Maritime Museum in Paris, France. The magnetic sculpture was created by Tom Shannon in 1992.

08118139
Multihull "Spirit of Apricot" during the Europe 1 Star, 1988. ^^^ (The first Apricot was destroyed in the Rum race 1986) 60 foot trimaran. Finished 10th overall an in class with a 32 hours 6m penalty.

08118138
Monohull "Sill Beurre Le Gall", skippered by French sailor Roland Jourdain during the Europe 1 Star, 2000. ^^^ The monohull finished 7th, crossing the Atlantic in 15d 13h 38m.

08118137
Foiler-trimaran "Paul Ricard", skippered by Eric Tabarly, at the start of the first La Baule-Dakar race, 1980.

08118136
Mike Birch on Nigel Irens designed 60ft trimaran "Fujicolor" during the Brest Multihulls Grand Prix, 1988.

08118135
Laurent Bourgnon and brother Yvan with flares on trimaran "Primagaz" have just won the two-handed Le Havre-Cartagena race in Colombia, 1997. They won with a 29 hour lead after an average 14,20 knots along the 4,885 mile long route.

08118133
Laurent Bourgnon and brother Yvan with flares on trimaran "Primagaz" have just won the two-handed Le Havre-Cartagena race in Colombia, 1997. They won with a 29 hour lead after an average 14,20 knots along the 4,885 mile long route.

08118132
Eric Tabarly's "Paul Ricard" at the start of the 1983 French Transat en Double, a transatlantic race starting and finishing in Lorient, France.

08118131
Canadian-born skipper, Michael Birch, showing the model of his "Formule Tag" catamaran in Montreal, Canada, Spring 1983. At 24 metres, the Nigel Irens design was the world's biggest multihull built at the time. ^^^The hulls and cross-arms were built in Montreal at the Canadair factory by Michael, Nigel and a very skilled international team of friends. Then the giant catamaran was assembled in a barn on the Quebec quay and finally launched in September 1983. Backed by the wealthy Mansour Ojjeh, this catamaran was the first to beat the 500 mile a day barrier during the 1984 transatlantic Quebec-Saint-Malo race (517nm in 24 hours). Ten years later, this time named "Enza New Zealand", she beat the non-stop Jules Verne Trophy around the world record.

08118130
Foiler "Charles Heidsieck" in her first sailing trials in Carnac Bay, Brittany, France. 1984.

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Monohull "Sill Beurre Le Gall", skippered by French sailor Roland Jourdain during the Europe 1 Star, 2000.^^^ The monohull finished 7th, crossing the Atlantic in 15d 13h 38m.

08118128
Primagaz skippered by Laurent Bourgnon during the Europe 1 Star, June 20, 1996.

08118127
"Aquitaine Innovations" skippered by Yves Parlier during the Europe 1 Star, 1996. ^^^ She was dismasted on June 23, 1996.

08118126
"Elan-SIFO" skippered by British sailor Alan Wynne Thomas during the Europe 1 Star, 1992. ^^^ The boat finished 10th in Class I, crossing in 18d 19h and 45m.

08118125
Fujicolor skippered by Loïck Peyron during the Europe 1 Star, 1996. ^^^ He came first in a time of 10d 10h 5m.

08118124
30ft monohull "Gizmo" skippered by Derek Hatfield during the Euopre 1 Star, 1996. ^^^ He finished 35th and 8th in Class 6. Crossing time 28d 11h 20m.

08118123
"Dutch monohull" skippered by Bertus Buys during the Europe 1 Star in 1996. ^^^ Finished 7th in Class IV in 30d 4h and 42 m.

08118122
40ft monohull "Protect Our Sealife", skippered by South African Neal Petersen during the Europe 1 Star, 1996. ^^^ He finished 30th overall and 4th in Class IV. Crossing time 25 d 9 h and 33 m.

08118121
50ft monohull "Telecom Italia" during the Europe 1 Star skippered by Giovanni Soldini, 1996. ^^^ He finished 5th overall and first in class with his 50 foot monohull, trailing the bigger 60 foot skippered by Jerry Roufs by only 3h 40 m.

08118120
Michael Richey in his 25ft Folkboat "Jester" is the oldest competitor at 79 years during the Europe 1 Star in 1996.^^^ He finished last on the water, 10th in Class VI, and 42th position overall, crossing the Atlantic in 56 d 10h and 54m. The old Jester, previously belonging to Blondie Haslar, who provided much of the inspiration for the race, was lost in heavy weather during the 1988 Ostar.

08118118
Michael Richey in his 25ft Folkboat "Jester" is the oldest competitor at 79 years during the Europe 1 Star in 1996.^^^ He finished last on the water, 10th in Class VI, and 42th position overall, crossing the Atlantic in 56 d 10h and 54m. The old Jester, previously belonging to Blondie Haslar, who provided much of the inspiration for the race, was lost in heavy weather during the 1988 Ostar.

08118117
Peter Crowther on his monohull "Galway Blazer" druing the Europe 1 Star, 1996. He eventually retired from the race.

08118116
Peter Crowther on his monohull "Galway Blazer" during the Europe 1 Star in 1996. He eventually retired from the race.

08118115
Monohull "Whirlpool 2" skippered by Catherine Chabaud during the Europe 1 Star, 1996. ^^^^ She finished in ninth position in Class I, crossing in 17d 6h and 43m

08118114
Fujicolor skippered by Loïck Peyron during the Europe 1 Star, 1996. He came first in a time of 10d 10h 5m.

08118113
"Fila" skippered by Giovanni Soldini during the Europe 1 Star, 2000. ^^^ Soldini finished tenth, crossing in 16d 4h 10m

08118112
Primagaz skippered by Laurent Bourgnon during the Europe 1 Star, 1996. ^^^^He capsized on June 20, 1996.

08118111
40ft multihull "MTC" skippered by and designed by Nick Bailey during the Europe 1 Star, 1988. ^^^ He finished 12th overall, crossing in 16d 17h 3m.

08118110
Formula 40 trimaran "Triton Sifo" skippered by Adrian Thomson during the Europe 1 Star, 1988. ^^^ Skipper Alan Thomas was towed to Nantucket by US coast-guards with the starboard float taking water.

08118109
Fleury Michon XI the Van Peteghem/Lauriot designed trimaran skippered by Philippe Poupon during the Europe 1 Star, 1992.

08118108
Euskadi Europe-93, skippered by Spanish sailor Jose Ugarte during the Europe 1 Star, 1992. ^^^ Coming in at 19th position crossing the Atlantic in 18d 7h 19m.

08118107
Euskadi Europe-93, skippered by Spanish sailor Jose Ugarte during the Europe 1 Star, 1992.

08118106
31ft monohull "New Yorker" skippered by Jacques Bouchacourt during the Europe 1 Star in 1992.

08118105
50ft monohull "Misco Computer Supplies", skippered by Giovanni Soldini during the Europe 1 Star, 1992. ^^^ It came into 17th place, 18d 4h 16m.

08118104
40ft monohull "Caribbean" during the Europe 1 Star, 1992. ^^^ "Caribbean" finished in 29th place taking 21d 22h 40m.

08118103
Europe 1 Star (OSTAR) 1992. "CACOLAC d"Aquitaine" skippered by Yves Parlier during the Europe 1 Star, 1992. ^^^ She finished 6th overall and winner in the monohull class, finishing in 14d 16h Parlier set a new monohull, singlehanded atlantic record East-West, beating the previous record by 54 hours. She arrived 43 hours 45' ahead of Mark Gatehouse, second monohull.

08118102
40ft monohull "Mir II" skippered by Ivan Slezic during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ "Mir II" finished 31st in his 40ft monohull after 23d 11h 43m.

08118101
Ketch "Galway Blazer" skippered by Peter Crowther during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^The junk-rigged ketch finished 50th after 32d 21h 42m. He had spent 51 days at sea during the tough 1976 Ostar, and 34 days in 1988. In the 1996 race he retired.

08118100
Laurent Bourgnon's trimaran "Primagaz" during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She finished 5th after 13d 7h 40m.

08118099
Trimaran "Pierre 1er" during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ It capsized during the 1992 race.

08118098
Trimaran "Pierre 1er" during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ It capsized during the 1992 race.

08118097
35ft yacht "QII" during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She was designed by Mike Pocock for British sailor Mary Falk who finished 27th overall in 21d 15h 14m.

08118096
35ft yacht "QII" during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She was designed by Mike Pocock for British sailor Mary Falk who finished 27th overall in 21d 15h 14m.

08118095
QAB-3 (Queen Anne's Battery), skippered by Mark Gatehouse during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She finished 8th overall and second monohull. The boat was formerly Credit Agricole II belonging to Philippe Jeantot.

08118094
Mark Gatehouse who skippered "QAB-3" (Queen Anne's Battery) finished 8th overall and second monohull during the Europe 1 Star, 1992. ^^^ The boat was formerly Credit Agricole II belonging to Philippe Jeantot.

08118093
QAB-3 (Queen Anne's Battery), skippered by Mark Gatehouse during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She finished 8th overall and second monohull. The boat was formerly Credit Agricole II belonging to Philippe Jeantot.

08118092
"Stella-R" skippered by South African Neal Peterson during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^She finished 45th overall in 28d 17h 54m.

08118091
35ft trimaran "Severalles Challenge", designed by Philip Morrison and sailed here by British skipper John Chaundy in Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ He finished 20th in 19d 6h 37m.

08118090
"Spirit of Ireland" skippered by Irishman Rob Deasey during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ During the race Rob collided with a ship and was forced to abandon. After 57 days adrift the yacht landed on Flores island in the Azores where she was salvaged. The Ron Holland design previously named Colt Cars, was built for Rob and Naomi James in 1982. In 1984 British sailor Jeff Houlgrave abandonned the yacht after dismasting, she was then found by Don Wood who raced her as Red Star Night Star, finishing 5th in the 1985 Round Britain Race only to capsize at the entrance to the Solent!

08118089
Took Took, skippered by Herve Laurent during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ It finished 4th overall after 13d 4h 1m. The foiler trimaran was designed by Marc Lombard and previously sailed by Loic Peyron in the 1988 Ostar under the Lada Poch name.

08118088
"Transient" skippered by Brian Thompson during the Europe 1 Star in 1992.

08118087
Trimaran "Up My Sleeve", skippered by Frenchman Etienne Giroire, during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She finished 7th overall after 16d 6h 45m.

08118086
Union Bancaire Privee skippered by Swiss sailor Dominique Wavre, during the Europe 1 Star in 2000. ^^^ The monohull finished 15th, crossing in 17d 17m 2m.

08118085
50ft trimaran "CLM" skippered by Herve Cleris, during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She finished 9th, ahead of her slightly longer sistership Dupon Duran, 16d 12h 17m.

08118084
50ft trimaran "CLM" skippered by Herve Cleris, during the Europe 1 Star in 1992. ^^^ She finished 9th, ahead of her slightly longer sistership Dupon Duran, 16d 12h 17m.

08118082
60 ft trimaran "Fujicolor II", skippered by Loic Peyron, finished in 1st position after 11d 1h 35m , Europe 1 Star, 1992. ^^^The 60ft trimaran designed by Nigel Irens was launched in 1990 for Mike Birch.

08118081
40ft trimaran "Bagages Superior" skippered by Canadian Mike Birch during the Europe 1 Star in 1992.

08118080
40ft trimaran "Bagages Superior" skippered by Canadian Mike Birch during the Europe 1 Star in 1992.

08118079
Mike Richey skippers his new Folkboat, "Jester", in his ninth Ostar at the age of 75 1992. ^^^ He arrived in 55th position after 45d 15h 14m. The old Jester, previously belonging to Blondie Haslar, who provided much of the inspiration for the race, was lost in heavy weather during the 1988 Ostar.

08118078
Mike Richey skippers his new Folkboat, "Jester", in his ninth Ostar at the age of 75 1992. ^^^ He arrived in 55th position after 45d 15h 14m. The old Jester, previously belonging to Blondie Haslar, who provided much of the inspiration for the race, was lost in heavy weather during the 1988 Ostar.

08118077
Yacht "Cacolac d'Aquitaine".

08118076
Trimaran taking part in a singlehanded race.

08118075
"Groupe LG" being sailed singlehandedly.

08118074
Singlehanded sailor on yacht.

08118073
Alain Comyn and his crew flying two hulls with their Gino Morelli designed "Formula 40" in Brest Bay, France, 1987.

08118068
Yellow-eyed penguin {Megadyptes antipodes} chick amongst vegetation at Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand.

08118067
Little blue penguins (Eudyptula minor) in their nest at Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand.

08118065
Little blue penguins (Eudyptula minor) in their nest at Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand.

08118063
Robert James, 1983, aboard "Colt Cars". ^^^Rob fell from the boom at dawn, when entering Salcombe. "Colt Cars" had no engine, a very high freeboard and no steps or handles to grab on the stern and the water was icy. In spite of the crew efforts, Robert could not be recovered.

08118062
Robert James, 1983, ^^^aboard "Colt Cars". Rob fell from the boom at dawn, when entering Salcombe. "Colt Cars" had no engine, a very high freeboard and no steps or handles to grab on the stern and the water was icy. In spite of the crew efforts, Robert could not be recovered.

08117974
William "Bill" Homewood (waving) on "The Third Turtle", Ostar 1980.

08117973
** Eric Tabarly's "Pen Duick V". He won the 1969 singlehanded race San Francisco-Yokohama with this 10.67m aluminium monohull, whose architects were Michel Bigoin and Daniel Duvergie. ^^^Eric crossed the Pacific in 39d 15h and 44 minutes.

08117971
Eric Tabarly's "Pen Duick V". He won the 1969 singlehanded race San Francisco-Yokohama with this 10.67m aluminium monohull, whose architects were Michel Bigoin and Daniel Duvergie. ^^^Eric crossed the Pacific in 39d 15h and 44 minutes.

08117970
Breton musician at the launch of Michel Joubert & Bernard Nivelt designed catamaran "Stalaven 2" on a foggy morning near Saint-Brieuc, Brittany, France. 11th March 1985.

08117967
Pete Goss was second in the 1988 singlehanded Transatlantic Ostar Race sailing 26ft catamaran "Cornish Meadow". This set the record for the smallest catamaran to sail the North Atlantic from East to West ^^^for which he was awarded the Sir Alec Rose Trophy for the most outstanding single-handed achievement.

08117966
Olivier De Kersauson and his crew approaching Ushant Island on JVT trimaran "Sport Elec" to win the Jules Verne Trophy, May 19th, 1997. They set a new non stop Round the World record: 71 days 14 hourss 22 minutes and 8 seconds. ^^^The new record bettered the Enza New Zealand time (1994) by 3 days 7 hours 59 minutes and 14 seconds. They sailed 25,820 miles, with an average speed on the water of 15 knots. Interestingly, they did 587 miles less than Enza in 1994 et 1,522 miles less than Commodore in 1993.

08117965
Launch day of the strange-looking trimaran "Gautier", designed by French sailor Jean-Yves Terlain for the Ostar 1980. January 29th, 1980. Built in aluminium by Pouvreau, Gautier was 17m long with a beam of 11,40m. The two floats were connected by four steel tubes, 0,57 cm in diameter, passing through a central pod. ^^^Gautier had to withdraw during the Ostar.

08117964
Ernesto Semper, President of Colombia, congratulates French sailors Eric Tabarly and Yves Parlier, winners of the monohull class in the 1997 two-handed Le Havre-Cartagena race.

08117963
Thick fog off Point Loma in San Diego, California, during the 1995 Louis Vuitton Cup. The Marc Pajot yacht and "Black Magic" were the only pair to race on that day.

08117958
Jean Maurel on "Elf Aquitaine III" crossing the finishing line in Newport, Rhode Island, in 8th position in the 1988 Transatlantic singlehanded Ostar.

08117957
Florence Arthaud sailing her trimaran "Pierre 1er", Ostar 1992.

08117954
** Phil and Ann Weld at the Ostar Awards. Earls Court, London, December 1980. Phil won the Lizzie McMullen Memorial Trophy ^^^created four years sooner in memory of Elizabeth McMullen, who lost her life two days before the start of the 1976 Ostar. The handsome silver-plated model of Three Cheers her husband's trimaran disappeared in the race, has since been presented to the first multihull to finish.

08117953
Jules Verne Trophy, a magnetic sculpture, floating in the air at the French Maritime Museum, Paris. It was created by American artist Tom Shannon and is a long, narrow boat, cast aluminium molded.

08117950
Queen Anne's Battery marina, Plymouth, before the start of the Ostar Transatlantic singlehanded race. June 4th, 1988. ^^^The event attracted 93 starters that year. 73 finished the race. The record breaking winner, Philippe Poupon, reached Newport on "Fleury Michon IV" in 10 days 9h and 15 minutes. Hyccup was sunk by an aggressive pod of whales forcing David Sellings to take to his liferaft.

08117949
Presentation of the Jules Verne Trophy to the first crew to sail round the world in less than 80 days, in catamaran "Commodore Explorer". Paris Boat Show, 1994. In the center, Tom Shannon, the American creator of the magnetic sculpture talks with skipper Bruno Peyron. Cam Lewis is to the left, with Thomas Coville, reserve crew, in the background. French Fathers Founders of the JVT Florence Arthaud and Titouan Lamazou are chatting. Marc Vallin is to the right, with Olivier Despaignes in the background (moustache).

08117945
Eric Tabarly, celebrating his victory with Yves Parlier in the 1997 two-handed transatlantic Jacques Vabre Race. ^^^Eric and Yves won the monohull category with "Aquitaine Innovations".

08117944
Presentation of the Jules Verne Trophy to the media in the French Maritime Museum, Paris. Left to right: French ambassador and Minister, Jean Francois Deniau; Bruno Peyron, first winner of the Jules Verne Trophy; Florence Arthaud and Titouan Lamazou, two Founders of the Jules Verne Trophy Association.

08117943
Eric Tabarly's "Pen Duick V". He won the 1969 singlehanded race San Francisco-Yokohama with this 10.67m aluminium monohull, whose architects were Michel Bigoin and Daniel Duvergie. ^^^Eric crossed the Pacific in 39d 15h and 44 minutes.

08117934
Alain & Teura Colas aboard the giant monohull "Club Mediterranee" (72 metres long) in 1976, before the singlehanded transatlantic race (Ostar). Milbay Docks, Plymouth, England. ^^^Colas was beaten by Eric Tabarly and his black-painted monohull Pen Duick VI.

08117931
Eric Tabarly at the end of the 1997 two-handed transatlantic Jacques Vabre race. Eric and Yves Parlier won the monohull category with "Aquitaine Innovations". ^^^Eric Tabarly was lost in the Irish Sea, on 13 June 1998, aboard his much loved William Fife cutter Pen Duick.

08117930
Foiler "Cote d'Or" during a race at the 1987 Brest Multihulls Grand Prix, France.

08117922
Peter Blake and his family in San Diego, at the end of the fifth race and America's Cup win for Team New Zealand, May 1995. ^^^On that day, 95% of the New Zealand population watched the fifth and last race live on TV.

08117919
Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on snow in the Madeleine Islands, Saint Laurent Gulf, Quebec, Canada.

08117918
Harp seal pup, Madeleine Islands, Saint Laurent Gulf, Quebec, Canada.

08117917
Harp seal (Phoca gloenlandicus) pup on snow in the Madeleine Islands, Saint Laurent Gulf, Quebec, Canada.

08117915
Villa standing on the coastline with rugged mountain beyond, Croatia.

08117914
Fishing boat shelters on the shore of the island of Formentera, Ibiza.

08117911
Young seal at Taiaroa Head, Otago Bay, Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand.

08117910
Bull kelp {Durvillea antarctica} on Taiaroa Head, Otago peninsula, South Island, New Zealand.

08117909
Yellow-eyed penguin {Megadyptes antipodes} at Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand.

08117901
Mineral veins form patterns on a rock in the volcanic sand of South Island's west coast, New Zealand.

08117900
Young seal on a rock in Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand.

08117899
Seal relaxing on a rock in the Catlins area, South Island, New Zealand.

08117896
Dawn fog on Lake Wahopo, with Kahikatea / White pine trees (Podocarpus dacrydioides). South island, New Zealand.

08117895
Artists Palette, Champagne Pool, Wai-O-Tapu thermal area, south Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand. The orange is antimony oxide, and the dark-grey deposits are sulphurous mud.

08117893
Wanganui River alluvial deposits at low tide, South Island, New Zealand.

08117892
Wanganui River alluvial deposits at low tide, South Island, New Zealand.

08117890
Wanganui River alluvial deposits at low tide, South Island, New Zealand.

08117887
Wanganui River alluvial deposits at low tide, South Island, New Zealand.

08117883
Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Quarter Final, Race 1. "Victory Challenge" (SWE-63) beat "Le Defi" (FRA-69). Auckland, New Zealand.

08117882
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, training in Kihei Hawaii, 2003.

08117881
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, training in Kihei, Hawaii, 2003.

08117880
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, training in Hawaii, 2003 for the next World Championship.

08117879
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, training in Hawaii, 2003 for the next World Championship.

08117878
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, training in Hawaii, 2003, for the next World Championship.

08117877
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, Hawaii 2003.

08117875
Yann Sune, top French wave rider. Hawaii 2003.

08117874
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing "OneWorld" (USA-67) at the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Quarter Final, Race 1, in Auckland, New Zealand. Oracle won.

08117873
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing "OneWorld" (USA-67) at the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Quarter Final, Race 1, in Auckland, New Zealand. Oracle won.

08117870
America's Cup challenger "Oracle" chasing British entry, "GBR Challenge", during the Louis Vuitton Cup off Auckland, New Zealand. 2002.

08117868
Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Round Robin 1, Race 9. "OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "Prada" (ITA-74). Auckland, New Zealand.

08117866
Jeremie Eloy, world champion kitesurfer, training in Hawaii, 2003, for the next world cup.

08117865
"Allinghi" (SUI-64) racing in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Allinghi" (SUI-64) went on to beat "Prada" in this race.

08117864
"Allinghi" (SUI-64) racing in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Allinghi" (SUI-64) went on to beat "Prada" in this race.

08117862
"Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) racing "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70) in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) won.

08117861
"Prada" (ITA-74) racing in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" went on to be beaten by "Allinghi" (SUI-64) in this race.

08117860
"Allinghi" (SUI-64) racing "Prada" (ITA-74) in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Allinghi" (SUI-64) went on to win the race.

08117858
Rod Dennis, starting helmsman of "Prada" racing in the Semi Finals, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-74) were beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117857
"OneWorld" during Race 3 in the Semi Finals, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117856
Bow of "OneWorld" powering through a wave during a race in the Semi Finals, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117854
The bowman of "OneWorld" setting up the genoa. Semi Finals, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117852
Ken Read, helmsman of "Stars & Stripes", Quarter Final Repechage, Race 2, Louis Vuittton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) were beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117851
Torben Grael, tactician of "Prada" (ITA-74), Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117850
Crew of "OneWorld Challenge" (USA-67), James Spithill, helmsman, and Peter Guilmour (behind) skipper and tactician, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117849
French challenger, "Areva" (FRA-69) during a race in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117848
"Mascalzone Latino" (ITA-72) during a race in Round Robin 1, Race 9, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117847
"Areva" rounding the windward mark during the 2002-03 Louis Vuitton Cup off Auckland, New Zealand.

08117846
Louis Vuitton 2002/03, Quarter Final, Race 1. "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) is rounding the winward boy. Auckland, New Zealand.

08117845
"Areva" (FRA-69) race as windward boat against "Mascalzone Latino" (ITA-72), Round Robin 1, Race 9, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Areva" arrived ahead at the first windward buoy but was beaten by "Mascalzone Latino".

08117844
Ernesto Bertarelli of "Alinghi Challenge" (SUI-64) and Chris Dickson of "Oracle BMW Challenge" (USA-76) at the press conference, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117843
Chris Dickson of "Oracle BMW Challenge" (USA-76) at the press conference, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117842
Chris Dickson of "Oracle BMW Challenge" (USA-76) at the press conference, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117841
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing "OneWorld" (USA-67) at the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Quarter Final, Race 1, in Auckland, New Zealand. Oracle won.

08117839
Meteorological official in the water (he is allowed to remain until 5 minutes before the gun for the starting procedure). Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Quarter Final, Race 1. Auckland, New Zealand.

08117838
"Areva" (FRA-69) race as windward boat against "Mascalzone Latino" (ITA-72), Round Robin 1, Race 9, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Areva" was beaten by "Mascalzone Latino".

08117837
"Oneworld" (USA-67) and "Prada" (ITA-74). circling during the starting procedure, Round Robin 1, Race 9, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Oneworld" (USA-67) went on to beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117836
Ernesto Bertarelli of "Alinghi Challenge" (SUI-64) at the press conference, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117835
Ernesto Bertarelli of "Alinghi Challenge" (SUI-64), Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117833
Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003 Round Robin 1, Race 4. Alinghi (SUI-64) beat Prada (ITA-74). Auckland, New Zealand.

08117832
Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003. Round Robin 1, Race 4. Alinghi (SUI-64) beat Prada (ITA-74). Auckland, New Zealand.

08117830
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, Hawaii 2003.

08117829
Yann Sune, top French wave rider. Hawaii 2003.

08117828
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, at Sprecks. Maui, Hawaii 2003.

08117827
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, is training for the next world championship. Riding a wave with Yann Sune, French wave rider. Maui, Hawaii 2003.

08117826
Top French kite surfer, Jeremie Eloy. Maui, Hawaii, 2003.

08117824
Sir Peter Blake bathing in the village of Arua during the "Seamaster" expedition, Rio Negro, Amazon, Brazil, November 2001. ^^^Blake expedition: On Dec 5th 2001, Sir Peter was shot and killed by a gang of pirates known as 'the water rats', when they boarded his yacht "Seamaster" at night.

08117823
Rod Dennis, starting helmsman of "Prada" racing in the Semi Finals, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-74) were beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117821
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Alinghi" won making the score 2-0. Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117820
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Alinghi" won making the score 2-0. Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117819
"Oracle" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Alinghi" won making the score 2-0. Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117818
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) during the Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This race was against "Alinghi" (SUI-64) who won again, making the score 2-0.

08117817
Larry Ellison, the 17th man on "Oracle" (USA-76) for the Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This race was against "Alinghi" (SUI-64) who won again, making the score 2-0.

08117814
Larry Ellison, the 17th man on "Oracle" (USA-76) for the Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This race was against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Alinghi" won the start and rapidly took a good lead, later winning by 1' 24".

08117812
The unveiling of the keel of "Team New Zealand" before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup final 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Team New Zealand" created much speculation with their innovative, very long and thin bulb which resembles a cruise missile, unlike the usual torpedo shape of the bulbs. Even more of a surprise was the revelation of a second skin on their hull effectively making the boat one meter longer than the maximum boat length, and allowed by the rules provided there was proof that the skin did not at any time touch the actual hull. Named the "Hula", this extra appendage was naturally very controversial.

08117810
Bertrand Pace, 2nd helmsman for "Team New Zealand" at the keel unveiling day before the Louis Vuitton Cup final 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117808
A crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the keel of "Alinghi" before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup final 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117807
The unveiling of the keel of "Alinghi" before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup final 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117806
Rolf Vrolijk, designer of boat "Alinghi" at the unveiling day before the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117805
Grant Simmer, Design Team of "Alinghi", at the unveiling day before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup final 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117804
"Oneworld" (USA-67) and "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing in the Semi Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^Oneworld" (USA-67) started behind with one penalty and never had the opportunity to catch up with "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117803
"Oneworld" (USA-67) and "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing in the Semi Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^Oneworld" (USA-67) started behind with one penalty and never had the opportunity to catch up with "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117802
"Oneworld" (USA-67) and "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing in the Semi Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^Oneworld" (USA-67) started behind with one penalty and never had the opportunity to catch up with "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117800
James Spithill, helmsman of "Oneworld Challenge" (USA-67). Semi Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" went on to be beaten by "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117799
Tatsuya Wakinaga, tail man on "Oneworld Challenge" (USA-67). Semi Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" went on to be beaten by "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117798
Bob Wylie, genoa trimmer and Mike Sanderson, main trimmer, behind, on "Oracle". Semi Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle BMW" (USA-76)went on to beat "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117797
Peter Gilmour of "OneWorld" (USA-67) and Chris Dickson of "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) at the press conference. Semi Final, Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117796
Peter Gilmour of "OneWorld" (USA-67) at the press conference. Semi Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117795
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) racing in the Final, Race 5, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This was another wonderful match between "Alinghi" and "Oracle" with a very close finish, side by side. "Alinghi" won its fourth victory and came another step closer to the America's Cup.

08117792
"Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) leading "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70) in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) went on to win the race.

08117791
"Prada" racing in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This race was against "Alinghi" (SUI-64) who won.

08117790
Starting procedure between "Prada" (ITA-74) and "Alinghi" (SUI-64), Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Alinghi" went on to win the match.

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Starting procedure between "Prada" (ITA-74) and "Alinghi" (SUI-64), Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Alinghi" went on to win the match.

08117787
"GBR Challenge" (GBR-70) during the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"GBR Challenge" (GBR-70) were beaten by "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66).

08117785
"OneWorld" (USA-67) racing in the Round Robin 1, Race 8, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) went on to beat "Le Defi" (FRA-69).

08117784
"OneWorld" (USA-67) racing "Le Defi" (FRA-69) who they went on to beat, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117782
"Allinghi" (SUI-64) racing "Prada" (ITA-74) in the Quarter Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Allinghi" (SUI-64) went on to win the race.

08117781
Ernesto Bertarelli of "Alinghi" (SUI-64) after winning the Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This race was against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76), probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, Alinghi took the lead with Oracle in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, Oracle took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, Alinghi put a penalty to Oracle in another luffing match. Oracle kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by Alinghi by a few seconds.

08117780
Russell Coutts of "Alinghi" (SUI-64) after winning the Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This race was against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76), probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, Alinghi took the lead with Oracle in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, Oracle took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, Alinghi put a penalty to Oracle in another luffing match. Oracle kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by Alinghi by a few seconds.

08117779
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) against "Alinghi" was probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, "Alinghi" took the lead with "Oracle" in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, "Oracle" took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, "Alinghi" put a penalty to "Oracle" in another luffing match. "Oracle" kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by "Alinghi" by a few seconds.

08117777
The strategist of "Alinghi" (SUI-64) climbing to the top of the mast to spot the wind rises. Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) against "Alinghi" was probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, "Alinghi" took the lead with "Oracle" in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, "Oracle" took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, "Alinghi" put a penalty to "Oracle" in another luffing match. "Oracle" kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by "Alinghi" by a few seconds.

08117776
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing in the Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^After breaking it's spinnaker pole arriving at the first leeward mark and dropping the spninaker in the water, "Oracle" managed to repair the pole on the upwind leg but "Alinghi" won again, making the score 2-0.

08117775
Ernesto Bertarelli and his crew celebrating the victory of winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117774
Ernesto Bertarelli with his wife Kirsty celebratiing "Alinghi" winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117773
Ernesto Bertarelli kissing his wife Kirsty in celebration of "Alinghi" winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117772
Ernesto Bertarelli celebratiing "Alinghi" winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117771
Ernesto Bertarelli popping the champagne cork in celebration of "Alinghi" winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117770
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Alinghi" won making the score 2-0. Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117766
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) racing in the Final, Race 5, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This was another wonderful match between "Alinghi" and "Oracle" with a very close finish, side by side. "Alinghi" won its fourth victory and came another step closer to the America's Cup.

08117765
Ernesto Bertarelli and his crew with champagne, celebrating the victory of winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117764
Ernesto Bertarelli and his crew celebrating the victory of winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117763
Larry Ellison of "Oracle" congratulating Russell Coutts, the helmsman of "Alinghi", after they won the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117762
Larry Ellison of "Oracle" congratulating Russell Coutts, the helmsman of "Alinghi" (SUI-64), after they won the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117761
Larry Ellison of "Oracle" is commiserating with Yves Carcelle, the CEO of Louis Vuitton after losing the Final, Race 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117760
Ernesto Bertarelli and Bruno Trouble celebrating with champagne after winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117758
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, training in Lanes for the next world championship, Maui, Hawaii. February 2003.

08117757
Top French kitesurfer, Jeremie Eloy, sitting on the coast in Hookipa. Hawaii, Maui. February 2003.

08117756
Ernesto Bertarelli popping the champagne cork in celebration at winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117755
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) and "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) crossing the finish line in the Final, Race 6, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^The two boats are crossing the line side by side but "Alinghi" is ahead by about two lengths. "Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match and the Louis Vuitton Cup and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117754
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) during the Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) against "Alinghi" was probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, "Alinghi" took the lead with "Oracle" in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, "Oracle" took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, "Alinghi" put a penalty to "Oracle" in another luffing match. "Oracle" kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by "Alinghi" by a few seconds.

08117751
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) during the Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^After breaking it's spinnaker pole arriving at the first leeward mark and dropping the spninaker in the water, "Oracle" managed to repair the pole on the upwind leg but "Alinghi" won again, making the score 2-0.

08117750
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) during the Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^After breaking it's spinnaker pole arriving at the first leeward mark and dropping the spinnaker in the water, "Oracle" managed to repair the pole on the upwind leg but "Alinghi" won again, making the score 2-0.

08117749
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) during the Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^After breaking it's spinnaker pole arriving at the first leeward mark and dropping the spinnaker in the water, "Oracle" managed to repair the pole on the upwind leg but "Alinghi" won again, making the score 2-0.

08117746
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Oracle" (USA-76) beat "Alinghi" (SUI-64) for the first time in this Final, bringing the score to 3-1. Final, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117745
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64)in the Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This race was probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, Alinghi took the lead with Oracle in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, Oracle took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, Alinghi put a penalty to Oracle in another luffing match. Oracle kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by Alinghi by a few seconds.

08117743
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Alinghi" won making the score 2-0. Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117742
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) surrounded by cheering spectators' boats after winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117740
Larry Ellison of "Oracle" after losing the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117739
Team "Alinghi" celebrating after winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117738
Bruno Trouble and Yves Carcelle enjoying the victory celebrations of "Alinghi", Final, Race 6, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117737
Ernesto Bertarelli and his crew celebrating the victory of winning the Final, Race 6 and the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the match against "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and will go on to be the next challenger for the America's Cup against "Team New Zealand".

08117735
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) after breaking its spinnaker pole arriving at the first leeward mark. Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^^^^This race was against "Alinghi" (SUI-64) who won again, making the score 2-0.

08117734
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) during the Final, Race 5, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This was another wonderful match between "Alinghi" and "Oracle" with a very close finish, side by side. "Alinghi" won its fourth victory and came another step closer to the America's Cup.

08117732
The French foredeck crew on "Areva" gathering the jib after a spinnaker hoist during the 2002/2003 Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117729
Ian Walker skippering "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70) arriving at the windward mark during Round Robin 1, Race 8, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^GBR Challenge beat Victory Challenge (SWE-63).

08117728
French team "Areva", working at the winch during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117727
"GBR Challenge" and "Victory Challenge" racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117726
"Oneworld" crossing "Prada" on starboard tack during racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117725
The foredeck crew on "Areva" working around the jib lying on deck after a spinnaker hoist, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117724
Gathering the head of the spinnaker on "Areva" during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002-2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117723
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) against "Alinghi" was probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, "Alinghi" took the lead with "Oracle" in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, "Oracle" took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, "Alinghi" put a penalty to "Oracle" in another luffing match. "Oracle" kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by "Alinghi" by a few seconds.

08117722
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing against "Alinghi" (SUI-64). Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) against "Alinghi" was probably the best race of this edition of the Louis Vuitton Cup. After winning the start, "Alinghi" took the lead with "Oracle" in her stern, never further than 15' behind. In the fourth leg, "Oracle" took the lead after a very tough luffing match, but a few seconds later, "Alinghi" put a penalty to "Oracle" in another luffing match. "Oracle" kept the lead but they were never able to extend their lead enough to do their penalty quietly and were finally beaten by "Alinghi" by a few seconds.

08117721
"OneWorld" (USA-67) racing in the Semi Final, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) is leading to "Prada" (ITA-74) 3-1 and went on to beat them.

08117719
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) during the Semi Final, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) went on to beat "Oracle BMW" (USA-76) and qualified for the finals.

08117716
"Oracle" (USA-76) crossing in front "Alinghi" (SUI-64). "Oracle" led the race until they made a tactical mistake and were beaten by "Alinghi". Semi Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117715
"OneWorld" (USA-67) crossing in front of "Prada" (ITA-74). The match was very close until "Prada" received a penalty and "OneWorld" won. Semi Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117714
"OneWorld" (USA-67) crossing in front of "Prada" (ITA-74). The match was very close until "Prada" received a penalty and "OneWorld" won. Semi Final, Race 3. Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117713
"Prada" (ITA-74) with dropped spinnaker in the water. Semi Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^The match between "Prada" (ITA-74) and "OneWorld" (USA-67) was very close until "Prada" received a penalty and "OneWorld" won.

08117712
"Prada" (ITA-74) during the Semi Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^The match between "Prada" (ITA-74) and "OneWorld" (USA-67) was very close until "Prada" received a penalty and "OneWorld" won.

08117711
"Prada" (ITA-74) during the Semi Final, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^The match between "Prada" (ITA-74) and "OneWorld" (USA-67) was very close until "Prada" received a penalty and "OneWorld" won.

08117710
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) went on to beat "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117709
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) went on to beat "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117708
"Prada" (ITA-74) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-74) went on to be beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117707
"OneWorld" (USA-67) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) went on to beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117706
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Oracle BMW".

08117705
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) rounding the mark in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Oracle BMW".

08117704
"Prada" (ITA-74) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-74) was beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117703
"Prada" (ITA-74) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-74) was beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117702
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) leading "Oracle" BMW (USA-76) in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. "Alinghi" went on to beat "Oracle".

08117701
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Oracle".

08117700
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) and "Oracle" (USA-76) circling in the starting procedure of the first match in the semi final. Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Oracle".

08117699
"Oracle" (USA-76) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle" (USA-76), went on be beaten by "Alinghi" (SUI-64).

08117696
"Prada" (USA-67) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-64) went on to be beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117695
"Prada" (USA-67) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-64) went on to be beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117694
A tough race between "Alinghi Challenge" (Swiss) and "Prada" (Italy). Quarter Final Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" won by 8 seconds.

08117692
Skipper Russell Coutts at the helm of "Alinghi" (SUI-64). Quarter Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117691
"OneWorld" (USA-67) skipper, James Spithill. Round Robin 1, Race 7, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" beat "Victory Challenge" (SWE-63).

08117686
The strategist of "Prada" going to the top of the mast. Quarter Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-74) beat "Victory Challenge" (SWE-63) who were then eliminated from the semi finals.

08117685
"OneWorld" with the strategist coming down from the top of the mast. Quarter Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66).

08117684
"Prada" (USA-67) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-64) went on to be beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117682
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) racing in Round Robin 2, Race 7, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66).

08117681
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) racing in Round Robin 2, Race 7, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66).

08117678
"OneWorld" with strategist coming down from the top of the mast. Quarter Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66).

08117677
Rod Davis of "Prada Challenge" (ITA-74) at the helm for the race start. Quarter Final Repechage, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" beat "Victory Challenge" (SWE-63).

08117674
French team, "Areva", race to leeward from British team, "GBR Challenge", Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117673
American challenger, "Stars & Stripes", during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117672
"Areva" spinnaker hoist, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117671
"Areva" and "Mascalzone Latino" racing upwind from the start line on opposing tacks during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117669
Very close match between "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70) and "Prada" (ITA-74). "Prada" beat "GBR". Round Robin 1, Race 7, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117668
"OneWorld" (USA-67) near the committee boat at the start of the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) went on to beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117667
"Oracle" (USA-76) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle" (USA-76) were beaten by "Alinghi" (SUI-64).

08117666
The bow of "Prada", Italian challenger for the America's Cup 2003, during the 2002/2003 Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117665
America's Cup challenger, "Areva", during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117664
The bowman of "Areva" climbing to the end of the spinnaker pole during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117663
"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle BMW" (USA-76) were beaten by "Alinghi" (SUI-64).

08117662
"Prada" (ITA-74) racing "Victory Challenge" (SWE-63). Quarter Final Repechage, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-74) beat "Victory Challenge" (SWE-63), eliminating them from going on to the semi finals.

08117661
"OneWorld" (USA-67) racing in the Quarter Final Repechage, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) qualified for the semi finals after beating "Stars & Stripes".

08117658
"Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) during the Quarter Final Repechage, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) were eliminated from the Semi finals after being beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117657
"OneWorld" (USA-67) racing "Stars and Stripes" (USA-66). Quarter final repechage, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "Stars and Stripes" (USA-66) eliminating them from the semi finals.

08117654
A spinnaker drop on "One World" during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117651
"Prada" (USA-67) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Prada" (ITA-64) went on to be beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117650
"OneWorld" (USA-67) during the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) went on to beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117648
"One World" during the pre-start period of a race in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117647
Dennis Conner, four times winner of the America's Cup, returned to take the helm of "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66). Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117646
Dennis Conner, four times winner of the America's Cup, returned to take the helm of "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66). Round Robin 2, Race 8, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^ This was for the match against "Mascalzone Latino" (ITA-72) which they won.

08117645
The crowded cockpit of French challeneger, "Areva", during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117643
The chaseboat of "Oneworld" (USA-67) retreiving the spinnaker which "Oneworld" dropped in the water at the leeward mark. Round Robin 2, Race 8, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^This mistake allowed "Le Defi" (FRA-69) to take the lead and win their first point.

08117641
"Oracle" (USA-76) racing in the Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Oracle" (USA-76) were beaten by "Alinghi" (SUI-64).

08117640
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) during the first match of the semi finals. Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Oracle".

08117639
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) during the first match of the semi finals. Semi Final, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Oracle".

08117638
The foredeck crew on "Areva" lowering the jib after a spinnaker hoist during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117636
"Le Defi" (FRA-69) during Round Robin 2, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Le Defi" (FRA-69) was beaten by "Alinghi" (SUI-64).

08117635
Crew on board "Alinghi" (SUI-64). Round Robin 2, Race 1, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) beat "Le Defi" (FRA-69).

08117633
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) during the Quarter Final, Race 2, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) won the very tough match against "Prada" (ITA-74) by just 8 seconds.

08117631
"One World" and "Areva" on the start line during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117628
Jochen Schuemman at the rear of "Alinghi" (SUI-64). Round Robin 2, Race 7, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66).

08117627
Russell Coutts at the helm of "Alinghi" (SUI-64). Round Robin 2, Race 7, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" beat "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66).

08117626
America's Cup challenger, "Areva", during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117621
Crossing between "Stars & Stripes" and "Nippon Challenge", Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117619
20 Prada Ferraris at the parade of the America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117618
"Alinghi" send a man to the end of their spinnaker pole during a race against "Prada" during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117614
Francesco de Angelis and Patrizio Bertelli at the Parade. America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117613
Torben Grael, Patrizio Bertelli, Francesco de Angelis with the trophy after "Prada" won the Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117611
Sir Peter Blake of "Team New Zealand". America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117610
Peter "Luigi" Riggio, Principal race officer of the America's Cup. September 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117609
Bernard Labro, bowman on board "Alinghi" shows to his tactician and helmsman that the boat is on the line on time by closing the fist, during an unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117608
Crew member up the mast of "Stars & Stripes" (USA-66). Round Robin 1, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Stars & Stripes" (USA-66) was beaten by "Oracle BMW" (USA-76).

08117607
French "Le Defi Areva" during an unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117606
Peter Blake beside the America's cup trophy, after leading "Team New Zealand" to a 5-0 victory. America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117603
French team, "Areva", heading downwind during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117602
Cheering crowd at the America's Cup parade. America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117600
"Nippon Challenge" leading a race against "Young America", Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117599
Two Round Robin matches crossing. French "Le Defi" are going upwind and the Swiss and Spanish are going downwind. Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117598
"America One" chasing "Le Defi", Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117597
Peter Harrison on board "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70). Round Robin 1, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"GBR" beat "Le Defi" (FRA-69).

08117595
"OneWorld" (USA-67) during the Round Robin 1, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70).

08117594
The afterguard of "Areva", French challenger for the 2003 America's Cup, racing during the 2002/2003 Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117593
Public watching the final race of the America's Cup on a giant screen in Auckland Harbour, America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^The final race was between "Team New Zealand" and "Prada".

08117591
French team, "Areva", destroy their spinnaker during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117590
"Team New Zealand" with sponsors' logos displayed, America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117583
Sir Peter Blake of "Team New Zealand" wearing his lucky red socks. America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117580
"Team New Zealand" ahead of "Prada" in the America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117579
French team, "Areva", destroy their spinnaker during the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117578
"Alinghi" (SUI-64) racing in Round Robin 1, Race 4, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" (SUI-64) beat "Prada" (ITA-74).

08117576
French "Le Defi Areva" during an unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117575
The "Prada" team celebrating winning the Louis Vuitton Cup 1999 by filling it with Moet Champagne, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117574
French "Le Defi Areva" during an unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117573
"OneWorld" (USA-67) racing "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70). Round Robin 1, Race 3, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"OneWorld" (USA-67) beat "GBR Challenge" (GBR-70).

08117572
Crew members up the masts at the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117571
Sir Peter Blake at the America's Cup parade after leading the winner "Team New Zealand" to a 5-0 victory. America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117570
Crew member behind the sail and logo on board "Spanish Challenge". Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117569
"Alinghi" and "Oracle" during an unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Alinghi" won by a few seconds after 5 changes of leadership.

08117568
First navigation of NZL 81 the new "Team New Zealand" boat sparring NZL 60. Unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117566
"Team New Zealand" keel bulb, second unveiling, America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand, 15th February 2000.

08117564
"Stars and Stripes" carefully monitoring "Team New Zealand" during an unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117563
"Oracle" during an unofficial race a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117561
Bowman and mastman on "Victory Challenge" (SWE-63) ready to hoist the spinnaker. Round Robin 1, Race 7, Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/2003, Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^"Victory Challenge" were beaten by "OneWorld" (USA-67).

08117559
Russell Coutts at the America's Cup parade, America's Cup 2000, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117556
Crew-member riding on the bowsprit of "Jungle Drum".

08117554
Bird-like driftwood at sunset, Gillespie Beach, South Island, New Zealand.

08117553
Nicholas Cay in the Sapodillas Cays, Belize.

08117552
Sunrise on Franks Cay and Northeast Sapodillas Cay, Belize.

08117549
Sand patterns at low tide in Russell, Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand.

08117543
"Crew wanted: Trim and compatible lady for long term lazy cruising". Searching for the ideal crew in the Canary Islands 1996.

08117531
Steering wheel and deck compass of the schooner "America" replica. ^^^She was launched on May 3, 1967 at the Goudy and Stevens Boatyard.

08117528
Yves Loday, Tornado Olympic Gold Medalist in Barcelona 1992.

08117524
Eric Tabarly on maxi-yacht "Cote d'Or" sailing under spinnaker past icebergs south of the Newfoundland coast, Canada. 1987 Lorient-St.Pierre & Miquelon-Lorient Race.

08117520
Yacht sailing past La Ponche cove in St.Tropez during the Nioulargue, France. The event is now called "Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez".

08117507
Philippe Poupon steering his 22.85m trimaran "Fleury Michon VIII" at the start of leg Lorient-Lisbon in the Round Europe Race, 1987.

08117506
Sir Peter Blake, America's Cup, San Diego 1995. ^^^After four straight wins against Young America, skippered by Dennis Conner.

08117502
Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) on palm tree. Ranguana Cay, Belize.

08117500
Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) on palm tree. Ranguana Cay, Belize.

08117498
Painting of Old St. Tropez harbour, Saint Tropez Maritime Museum. ^^^The 400 year old fort on the hilltop was built first in 1593 to protect the city.

08117496
67 year old Mike Birch before the 1998 Rum Race where he would race Nigel Irens trimaran "Elephant Bleu". ^^^He finished 11th in 19 days 2h 14 minutes and 50 seconds after a stop in Brest to repare a battery problem. This was his sixth Rum race. He participated also in the 2002 edition of the race on a monohull.

08117494
Heavy weather in the South Atlantic, near the Magellan Strait. The wave height was between 12 and 15 metres and the wind was blowing between 60 and 80 knots (hurricane force 12).

08117492
La Ponche cove, Saint-Tropez, France. ^^^The Italian-styled houses have been nicely restored. Before WWII, the little harbour was crowded by fishing "pointus", the traditional little barque from Provence.

08117486
Frigate birds (Fregatidae sp) flying above a coconut tree (Cocos nucifera), Belize islands.

08117483
Franks Cay in the Sapodillas Cays, Belize.

08117480
Dennis Conner, 44, receiving the America's Cup trophy after winning with his Twelve "Stars & Stripes". Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia, February 1987.

08117477
Steering wheel of the 23 Metre Class "Candida", a design from Charles E. Nicholson, launched in 1929.

08117476
Steering wheel and pedestal of the 23 Metre Class "Candida", a design from Charles E. Nicholson, launched in 1929.

08117473
Blue Hole, on the Lighthouse Reef System, Belize, Caribbean. The Blue Hole is a "karst- eroded sinkhole", the result of the repeated collapses of a cave system formed during lower sea level stands.

08117471
Blue Hole, on the Lighthouse Reef System, Belize, Caribbean. The Blue Hole is a "karst- eroded sinkhole", the result of the repeated collapses of a cave system formed during lower sea level stands.

08117467
Steering wheel and pedestal compass of classic gaff-rigged schooner "Altaïr", designed and built in 1929 by William Fife III.

08117463
America's Cup Presentation Trophy on the Royal Perth Yacht Club lawn, February 1987. An emotional Dennis Conner is at right. Beside Alan Bond, the previous winner, and behind the Trophy, is Warren Jones, Alan Bond's former team manager.

08117458
Tracy Edwards onboard "Maiden", 1st September 1989, Southampton, UK. One day before the start of the Whitbread. ^^^Tracy, then 27 year-old, had sold her private house to pay £115,000 for the old 17,71m long Disque d'Or III, a Bruce Farr design which had done the 1981-82 Whitbread under Swiss Pierre Fehlmann's command. Graceful a strong support from King Hussein I from Jordan, Tracy got the sponsorship of the Royal Jordanian Airlines. Maiden finished 2nd in Division D behind the French L'Esprit d'Equipe, skippered by Lionel Pean, who won the race overall eventually. Tracy did that Whitbread with an all-female crew, which was a real first in ocean racing. The 11 crew was composed of watch leaders Michele Paret and Dawn Riley. Then Mikaela von Koskull, Tanja Visser, Sally Creaser, Nancy Hill, Angela Farrell, Mandi Swan, Jeny Mundy, Claire Russell and Jo Gooding. Tracy Edwards was awarded the MBE for her outsanding performance in the race.

08117457
Tracy Edwards onboard "Maiden", 1st September 1989, Southampton, UK. One day before the start of the Whitbread. ^^^Tracy, then 27 year-old, had sold her private house to pay £115,000 for the old 17,71m long Disque d'Or III, a Bruce Farr design which had done the 1981-82 Whitbread under Swiss Pierre Fehlmann's command. Graceful a strong support from King Hussein I from Jordan, Tracy got the sponsorship of the Royal Jordanian Airlines. Maiden finished 2nd in Division D behind the French L'Esprit d'Equipe, skippered by Lionel Pean, who won the race overall eventually. Tracy did that Whitbread with an all-female crew, which was a real first in ocean racing. The 11 crew was composed of watch leaders Michele Paret and Dawn Riley. Then Mikaela von Koskull, Tanja Visser, Sally Creaser, Nancy Hill, Angela Farrell, Mandi Swan, Jeny Mundy, Claire Russell and Jo Gooding. Tracy Edwards was awarded the MBE for her outsanding performance in the race.

08117456
Tracy Edwards onboard "Maiden", 1st September 1989, Southampton, UK. One day before the start of the Whitbread. ^^^Tracy, then 27 year-old, had sold her private house to pay £115,000 for the old 17,71m long Disque d'Or III, a Bruce Farr design which had done the 1981-82 Whitbread under Swiss Pierre Fehlmann's command. Graceful a strong support from King Hussein I from Jordan, Tracy got the sponsorship of the Royal Jordanian Airlines. Maiden finished 2nd in Division D behind the French L'Esprit d'Equipe, skippered by Lionel Pean, who won the race overall eventually. Tracy did that Whitbread with an all-female crew, which was a real first in ocean racing. The 11 crew was composed of watch leaders Michele Paret and Dawn Riley. Then Mikaela von Koskull, Tanja Visser, Sally Creaser, Nancy Hill, Angela Farrell, Mandi Swan, Jeny Mundy, Claire Russell and Jo Gooding. Tracy Edwards was awarded the MBE for her outsanding performance in the race.

08117455
Tracy Edwards onboard "Maiden", 1st September 1989, Southampton, UK. One day before the start of the Whitbread. ^^^Tracy, then 27 year-old, had sold her private house to pay £115,000 for the old 17,71m long Disque d'Or III, a Bruce Farr design which had done the 1981-82 Whitbread under Swiss Pierre Fehlmann's command. Graceful a strong support from King Hussein I from Jordan, Tracy got the sponsorship of the Royal Jordanian Airlines. Maiden finished 2nd in Division D behind the French L'Esprit d'Equipe, skippered by Lionel Pean, who won the race overall eventually. Tracy did that Whitbread with an all-female crew, which was a real first in ocean racing. The 11 crew was composed of watch leaders Michele Paret and Dawn Riley. Then Mikaela von Koskull, Tanja Visser, Sally Creaser, Nancy Hill, Angela Farrell, Mandi Swan, Jeny Mundy, Claire Russell and Jo Gooding. Tracy Edwards was awarded the MBE for her outsanding performance in the race.

08117454
Tracy Edwards, MBE, in 1998 at the ^^^launching ceremony of her catamaran "Royal & SunAlliance" in Southampton. With an all female crew, the Nigel Irens designed yacht had an attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy, starting on 3 February. The yacht sustained a 15,33 knots average speed when she dismasted on the 43th day in the south Pacific. On June 2002, on her catamaran "Maiden 2", with a nearly all female crew and the help of the skilled helmsman British Brian Thompson, established a new 24 Hour Atlantic record with 694,78 miles at the average speed of 28,95 knots. On 14th October 2003, Tracy Edwards secured a Â£38m sponsorship program from the Gulf State of Qatar for a new program with maxi multihulls.

08117452
Inclined steering wheel of three-masted schooner "Shenandoah", built in 1902.

08117450
Three-masted schooner "Shenandoah" sailing along the north-west barrier reef of Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

08117448
J-Class yachts "Shamrock V" and "Velsheda" (right), racing off Christchurch Bay in the Solent, before the America's Cup Jubilee 2001.

08117445
Sir Peter Blake, February 2000, Auckland, ^^^at the Team New Zealand Keel Unveiling ceremony.

08117442
Bruce Farr design "Maiden Great Britain", skippered by Tracy Edwards at start of the Whitbread in the Solent, 2nd september 1989. ^^^Tracy had sold her private house to buy for £115,000 the old 17,71m long Disque d'Or III, a Bruce Farr design which had done the 1981-82 Whitbread under Swiss Pierre Fehlmann's command. Tracy was sponsored by Royal Jordanian Airlines. Maiden finished 2nd in Division D behind the French L'Esprit d'Equipe, skippered by Lionel Pean, who won the race overall eventually. Tracy did that Whitbread with an all-female crew, which was a real first in ocean racing. The 11-strong crew was composed of watch leaders Michele Paret and Dawn Riley. Then Mikaela von Koskull, Tanja Visser, Sally Creaser, Nancy Hill, Angela Farrell, Mandi Swan, Jeny Mundy, Claire Russell and Jo Gooding. Tracy Edwards was awarded the MBE for her outstanding performance in the race.

08117441
Bruce Farr design "Maiden Great Britain", skippered by Tracy Edwards at start of the Whitbread in the Solent, 2nd september 1989. ^^^Tracy, then 27 year-old, is sitting in the pulpit at right. She had sold her private house to pay £115,000 for the old 17,71m long Disque d'Or III, a Bruce Farr design which had done the 1981-82 Whitbread under Swiss Pierre Fehlmann's command. Tracy was sponsored by Royal Jordanian Airlines. Maiden finished 2nd in Division D behind the French L'Esprit d'Equipe, skippered by Lionel Pean, who won the race overall eventually. Tracy did that Whitbread with an all-female crew, which was a real first in ocean racing. The 11 crew was composed of watch leaders Michele Paret and Dawn Riley. Then Mikaela von Koskull, Tanja Visser, Sally Creaser, Nancy Hill, Angela Farrell, Mandi Swan, Jeny Mundy, Claire Russell and Jo Gooding. Tracy Edwards was awarded the MBE for her outsanding performance in the race.

08117440
Bruce Farr design "Maiden Great Britain", skippered by Tracy Edwards at start of the Whitbread in the Solent, 2nd september 1989. ^^^Tracy, then 27 year-old, is standing up in blue coat. She had sold her private house to pay £115,000 for the old 17,71m long Disque d'Or III, a Bruce Farr design which had done the 1981-82 Whitbread under Swiss Pierre Fehlmann's command. Tracy was sponsored by Royal Jordanian Airlines. Maiden finished 2nd in Division D behind the French L'Esprit d'Equipe, skippered by Lionel Pean, who won the race overall eventually. Tracy did that Whitbread with an all-female crew, which was a real first in ocean racing. The 11 crew was composed of watch leaders Michele Paret and Dawn Riley. Then Mikaela von Koskull, Tanja Visser, Sally Creaser, Nancy Hill, Angela Farrell, Mandi Swan, Jeny Mundy, Claire Russell and Jo Gooding. Tracy Edwards was awarded the MBE for her outsanding performance in the race.

08117438
Convergence of wake patterns on Saint-Laurent River, Quebec, Canada, 1988.

08117437
Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) in trees. Ranguana Cay, Belize.

08117436
Floating kelp, Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand.

08117435
Peter Blake and his family in San Diego, at the end of the fifth race and America's Cup win for Team New Zealand, May 1995.

08117429
Return of the America's Cup Trophy to Cowes on Saturday 18 August, 2001. The trophy is carried by Tom Schnackenberg and Commodore Peter Taylor, and is accompanied by a Maori Ngati Ranana performing arts group.

08117428
Ship chadburn in exhibit at the Dargaville Maritime Museum, North Island, New Zealand. Chadburns were used aboard liners and cargo ships to transmit the speed orders from the ^^^Captain standing in the navigation room to the Chief Mechanic in the engine room.

08117427
Sir Peter Blake winking, Team New Zealand base, Auckland, New Zealand. February 2000.

08117424
Aerial view of "Oracle Challenge" before the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, Auckland, New Zealand, February 2002.

08117423
"Oracle" dropping the spinnaker before the Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand, February 2002.

08117422
Russell Coutts helming the "Alinghi Challenge" with tactician Brad Butterworth behind before the Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand, February 2002.

08117420
Race start between "Prada" and "America True" with bowmen on bows, Louis Vuitton Cup 1999, Auckland, New Zealand.

08117413
Australian lifesavers leaving Manly beach in Sydney, Australia, training for the Iron Man competition. The light wooden boats are 26ft long and weighh around 400 pounds. Each boat is powered by four oarsmen, plus the steerman, called the Sweep.

08117411
CNN tycoon Ted Turner at the helm of "Shamrock V", Sir Thomas Lipton's J-Class yacht, off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. "Endeavour" is racing on the port side.

08117409
Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) from Tahaa Island, Polynesia.

08117406
Sunset off the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia.

08117405
Lenticular-shaped alto-cumulus clouds, which can be observed in Mistral situations. ^^^Mostly seen in Switzerland and France (Alpes, Massif Central and the Mediterranean area). In Capetown, they develop sometimes under Table Mountain. Glider pilots like them very much because they develop very powerful anabatic winds.

08117400
Sailor sign outside a sardine shop on Noirmoutier island, France. ^^^The sign signals that new fresh sardines will be available at 1700hrs.

08117395
French sailor Philippe Jeantot, ^^^creator of the singlehanded Vendée Globe Challenge.

08117393
French sailor Philippe Jeantot, ^^^creator of the singlehanded Vendée Globe Challenge.

08117392
Ice-carved woman during the Quebec Carnival, Canada.

08117385
Lipstick flower (Aeschynanthus speciosus), South East Asia.

08117383
Eric Tabarly painted by French artist Jean-Olivier Heron for Voiles & Voiliers magazine. Please credit : © Painting by Jean-Olivier Héron

08117380
Naked couple carved into a rock on Chausey Island, north Brittany, France.

08117379
Sea festival poster, "Fete de la Mer" in Camaret, near Brest, Brittany, France.

08117378
Rainbow beams through a stained-glass window in a little chapel of Finistere, Brittany, France.

08117369
Multihull designer, boatbuilder and sailor Walter Greene. ^^^In 2003, he was presented an award by the American multihullers for his achievements. Walter manages his boatyard in Yarmouth, Maine with his wife Joan, an excellent boatbuilder and accomplished racing sailor herself.

08117368
Multihull designer, Walter Greene, in Plymouth, 1984. A designer, boatbuilder and sailor, ^^^he raced in the Ostar, the Twostar, the two-handed Round Britain Race and the French Rum Race.

08117367
J-Class yachts "Velsheda" and "Shamrock V" racing upwind before the America's Cup Jubilee 2001. They are beating off the Solent, Isle of Wight, England.

08117365
Main turnbuckle of J-Class "Endeavour", before being covered. Royal Huisman Shipyard, Vollenhove, Holland. Launch day, 20 May 1989.

08117364
Wreck of an old tunafish boat at sunset. Pouldohan River, south Concarneau, Brittany, France, late 60s. The wreck is no longer there.

08117361
CNN tycoon Ted Turner sitting on the beamy Park Avenue boom of J-Class "Endeavour" in Narragansett Bay off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. ^^^After the trip back from the Royal Huisman Shipyard in Holland with "Endeavour", owner Elizabeth Meyer organized a competition with the Newport-based, oldest J-Class still afloat, the Sir Thomas Lipton "Shamrock V". The two yachts had not met on the water since 1937.

08117360
CNN tycoon Ted Turner sitting on the beamy Park Avenue boom of J-Class "Endeavour" in Narragansett Bay off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. ^^^After the trip back from the Royal Huisman Shipyard in Holland with "Endeavour", owner Elizabeth Meyer organized a competition with the Newport-based, oldest J-Class still afloat, the Sir Thomas Lipton "Shamrock V". The two yachts had not met on the water since 1937.

08117357
Eric Tabarly chatting with Jacques Chirac at Orly airport in 1991.

08117353
Silvery sea with force 7 wind near Ushant Island, Brittany, France.

08117352
Green Shamrock aboard the Sir Thomas Lipton J-Class "Shamrock V".

08117351
Megayacht designer Ron Holland.

08117335
Decorated mailbox on South Island, New Zealand.

08117334
Coastal scene and sun on a mailbox on South Island, New Zealand.

08117308
Cow mailbox, South Island, New Zealand.

08117302
Round-the-world sailor Dame Naomi James. ^^^Naomi waws born in New Zealand, and moved to Europe in 1970. At 29 and newly married with British sailor Rob James, and with only two years sailing experience behind her, Naomi reached Dartmouth, England on her yacht 30 foot long sloop 'Express Crusader' to become the first woman to sail single-handed around the globe via Cape Horn from September 9, 1977, until June 8, 1978. In spite of a 3-dat stop in Capetown, she also recorded the fastest time ever. With 272 days, she beat by two days the record set 10 years earlier by the English adventurer, Francis Chichester. In recognition of this feat she was awarded one of the highest honours given to women when she became Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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Round-the-world sailor Dame Naomi James. ^^^Naomi was born in New Zealand, and moved to Europe in 1970. At 29 and newly married with British sailor Rob James, and with only two years sailing experience behind her, Naomi reached Dartmouth, England on her yacht 30 foot long sloop 'Express Crusader' to become the first woman to sail single-handed around the globe via Cape Horn from September 9, 1977, until June 8, 1978. In spite of a 3-dat stop in Capetown, she also recorded the fastest time ever. With 272 days, she beat by two days the record set 10 years earlier by the English adventurer, Francis Chichester. In recognition of this feat she was awarded one of the highest honours given to women when she became Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

08117298
Frank Murdoch, 82, in conversation with Thomas Edward Brodie Sopwith, 53, at Calshot Spit, near Southampton. August 1986, ^^^during the relaunching of the empty steel hull of J-Class "Endeavour". A Belgium-born structural engineer and Thomas Sopwith's employee, Murdoch had a key role during the building and the rigging of both Endeavour in 1934 and 1937.Remarkably, the old man may have also saved England from a German invasion. In February 1936, Sopwith sent him to Germany to have a look at the M.A.N diesel engines ordered for his new motor-yacht "Philante". Some German friends, who did not liked Hitler's projects, took a serious risk in inviting Frank to watch the hundreds of secretly built U-Boat engines. The alarming report that Frank gave to Sopwith led the Chairman of Hawker Aircraft's to build 1000 Hurricane monoplanes from his own pocket. Murdoch was charged with the awesome responsibility of mass-producing the aircraft. Without that decision, the issue of the later Battle of Britain would have been totally different.

08117294
Lars Bergstrom (right), designer of revolutionary 60ft monohull "Tuesday's Child" for his friend Warren Luhrs (left), president of Hunter Marine. Plymouth, UK. 1984 singlehanded Ostar race. ^^^He finished 10th, crossing the Atlantic in 16 days 22 minutes and 27 seconds.

08117293
Lewmar winch on J-Class "Endeavour".

08117292
Yacht designer, Lars Bergstrom. Plymouth, UK, 1984 Ostar race.

08117291
French skipper Philippe Jeantot with a lowered jib aboard his catamaran "Credit Agricole" during the first Round Europe Race, 1985.

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Orchid (Orchidaceae) flower, Tahiti, French Polynesia.

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Fishermen boatbuilding yard in Deshaies, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean.

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Custom-built spinnaker track for attaching the pole aboard J-Class "Endeavour". May 1989.

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Elizabeth Meyer steering her J-Class Endeavour, with Frank Murdoch, 87 in the foreground. Nioulargue 1992, Saint Tropez, France. ^^^Frank was afterguard member in the 1934 and 1937 Thomas Sopwith America's Cup challenges. A Belgium-born mechanical engineer, Frank was part of the Sopwith staff at Hawker, a warplane building company in 1930. A keen sailor in 6 and 12 metres JI, Frank was in charge of new experiments with steel masts aboard Shamrock V bought by Sopwith to test the newly built Endeavour.

08117279
Franck Murdoch, aged 85, at the wheel of J-Class "Endeavour" during her first sail after 52 years of inactivity. June 23, 1989.

08117276
Eric Tabarly helming 15 metre Class gaff rigged cutter "Tuiga" at the Saint-Tropez Nioulargue, 1992.

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Eric Tabarly helming 15 metre Class gaff rigged cutter "Tuiga" at the Saint-Tropez Nioulargue, 1992.

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Eric Tabarly helming 15 metre Class gaff rigged cutter "Tuiga" at the Saint-Tropez Nioulargue, 1992.

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Eric Tabarly aboard 15 metre Class gaff rigged cutter "Tuiga" at the Saint-Tropez Nioulargue, 1992. Tuiga is tacking and Eric is ready to sheet in the jib.

08117272
Eric Tabarly helming William Fife's 15 metre Class gaff rigged cutter "Tuiga" at the Saint-Tropez Nioulargue, 1992.

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Eric Tabarly aboard 15 metre Class gaff rigged cutter "Tuiga" at the Saint-Tropez Nioulargue, 1992. Eric is ready to sheet in the jib sheet after the last tack.

08117270
Eric Tabarly aboard 15 metre Class gaff rigged cutter "Tuiga" at the Saint-Tropez Nioulargue, 1992. Eric is ready to sheet in the jib sheet after the last tack.

08117269
Eric Tabarly and his young daughter Marie in La Foret Fouesnant, for the christening of the second Formula 40 "Biscuits Cantreau", 1987.

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Engine controls beside J-Class "Endeavour" steering wheel.

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J-Class "Endeavour" at the start of the Niolargue 1992, St Tropez, France.^^^Elizabeth Meyer, her owner, is at the steering wheel. Her husband Michael (yellow oilskin and red cap) is trimming the genoa to leeward. Frank Murdoch, 87, in white oilskin, is sitted in the cockpit, enjoying his last races aboard the yacht. He was afterguard member in the 1934 and 1937 Thomas Sopwith America's Cup challenges.

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J-class "Endeavour" steering wheel at sunset, on her relaunching ceremony at the Royal Huisman Shipyard, Holland. 20 May 1989.

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J-class "Endeavour" steering wheel at sunset, on her relaunching ceremony at the Royal Huisman Shipyard, Holland. 20 May 1989.

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J-Class "Endeavour" crew with t-shirts, "For ever Endeavour and ever!", Nioulargue, Saint Tropez, France, 1992.

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J-Class "Endeavour" saloon interior, by John Munford, with superb craftsmanship from Huisman. On the walls, six half-models of J's - ^^^the three owned by Sir Thomas Lipton: Shamrock V and the two Endeavours, plus the three US defenders: Enterprise, Rainbow and Ranger.

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Rudder quadrant: the steering wheel system aboard J-Class Yacht "Endeavour".

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False library on J-Class "Endeavour". ^^^Each one of the titles involves the name of someone or something that has been involved with Endeavour. Behind the library doors, rows of glasses are lined up.

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J-Class "Endeavour" library with leatherbound, apparently very rare books. They are not real books at all, merely spines, each one with a title that ^^^involves the name of someone or something that has been involved with Endeavour throughout her life. Behind the library doors, rows of glasses are lined up. The books have unfamiiar titles such as ^^^'Two Sheets to the Wind' by G. Garbo; 'A Foul Decision' by the NYYC; 'Mast envy and Park Avenue jibes' by Frankie Murdoch; 'In the Mud' by A.T. Crableck; and 'I Steal the Wheel' from Mike Souter.

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Clean stern deck of J-Class "Endeavour", on her relaunching day at the Royal Huisman Shipyard in Vollenhove, Holland, on May 20, 1989. In front, a deck compass, with the two balls containing magnets on each side. ^^^Due to the amount of steel present on this 170 tons heavy yacht, every compass has to be compensated with specific magnets to indicate the true north.

08117252
Eric Tabarly (binoculars, right) passing the west coast of Scotland aboard his trimaran "Cote d'Or II" during the Round Europe Race 1987.

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Eric Tabarly trimming the sails aboard his trimaran "Cote d'Or II" during the Round Europe Race 1987. North of Scotland.

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Frank Murdoch, aged 82, and Elizabeth Meyer, 33, under J-Class "Endeavour" near Southampton, on 8 August 1986, the evening before the relaunching of the empty steel hull.

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Elizabeth Meyer on the beamy Park Avenue boom of J-Class Endeavour, in Narragansett Bay off Newport. August 1989.

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Elizabeth Meyer enjoying a fast reaching leg at the wheel of her J-Class "Endeavour" during the Nioulargue 1992 in St.Tropez, France.

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Elizabeth Meyer, 33, on J-Class yacht "Endeavour" near Southampton ready to be launched in the Solent on the next morning. 8 August 1986.

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Frank Murdoch, aged 82, and Elizabeth Meyer, 33, under the J-Class "Endeavour" near Southampton, on 8 August 1986, the evening before the relaunching of the empty steel hull.

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Circular prism on deck of J-Class yacht "Endeavour".

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Victorian deck prism, fitted on the deck of a classic yacht.

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Yacht designer David Pedrick trimming the sails of J-Class "Endeavour", 1992 Nioulargue in Saint-Tropez.

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Glass coffee table aboard J-Class "Endeavour" using the original aluminium steering wheel binnacle topped by an antique compass.

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Table set for breakfast aboard "Endeavour". On the wall, the original stern of the J-Class "Ranger", which beat Endeavour II in 1937.

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CNN tycoon Ted Turner reflected in the fittings of J-Class "Endeavour" off Newport, Rhode Island, ^^^racing against "Shamrock V", the oldest J-Class. After her return to America with her restored yacht in August 1989, Elizabeth Meyer organized a competition between the two giant yachts, which had not met on the water since 1937. The two skippers, Ted Turner and Gary Jobson, swapped the yachts during the 3-day long event.

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CNN tycoon Ted Turner at the helm of "Endeavour" off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. After her return to America with the newly restored "Endeavour" in August 1989, ^^^Elizabeth Meyer, her owner, organized a competition between "Endeavour" and "Shamrock V", which had not met on the water since 1937. The two skippers, Ted Turner and Gary Jobson, swapped the yachts during the 3-day long event.

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CNN tycoon Ted Turner at the helm of "Endeavour" off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. After her return to America with the newly restored "Endeavour" in August 1989, ^^^Elizabeth Meyer, her owner, organized a competition between "Endeavour" and "Shamrock V", which had not met on the water since 1937. The two skippers, Ted Turner and Gary Jobson, swapped the yachts during the 3-day long event.

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CNN tycoon Ted Turner at the helm of "Shamrock V", Sir Thomas Lipton's J-Class yacht, off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. "Endeavour" is racing on the port side.

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The Royal Huisman Shipyard at Vollenhove, Holland, May 1989. The yacht is Elizabeth Meyer's J-Class "Endeavour", just relaunched after three years of refit inside the main building of the well known Dutch shipyard.

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Frank Murdoch during the J-Class "Endeavour" relaunching ceremony at the Royal Huisman Shipyard on May 20, 1989. ^^^He was an afterguard member in both unsuccessful AC challenges.

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Frank Murdoch, aged 85, steering J-Class "Endeavour" for the first time since 1937. June 23, 1989. ^^^Frank was a member of the afterguard for the 1934 America's Cup challenge in Newport, R.I.

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First set of the huge 1100 sq.met. 'Planetarium' spinnaker on J-Class "Endeavour" off Newport, Rhode Island. August 1989.

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Elizabeth Meyer, owner of J-Class "Endeavour", inside the 51 metre tall aluminium mast. Rondal factory, Vollenhove, Holland, March 1989.

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Elizabeth Meyer happy to be at the helm of her J-Class "Endeavour" on the very first day of sailing since 1937. June 23, 1989. Endeavour is sailing to leeward of Texel Island in Holland.

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American yachtswoman Elizabeth Meyer reading on the beamy Park Avenue boom of her J-Class "Endeavour" off Texel Island, Holland, June 23rd 1989. Elizabeth published "Yaachting", the humorous magazine she holds in hands, in 1984.

08117215
Elizabeth Meyer, then 36, during the relaunching ceremony of her J-Class yacht Endeavour, at the Royal Huisman Shipyard in Vollenhove, Holland. 20 May 1989.

08117214
American naval architect, Doug Peterson, steering J-Class "Endeavour" during a cruise in south Alaska, Pacific.

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CNN tycoon Ted Turner at the helm of "Shamrock V", Sir Thomas Lipton's J-Class yacht, off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. Racing "Endeavour", behind.

08117212
Ted Turner at the helm of "Endeavour" before her race against another J-Class yacht, "Shamrock V", off Newport, Rhode Island, August 1989. ^^^The 'Clash of the Titans' was the first new J-Class race since 1937 in America, privately organized by Elizabeth Meyer, Endeavour's owner. At the helm of Endeavour. Garry Jobson is steering Shamrock. Both skippers swapped the yachts during the three day-long event.

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CNN tycoon Ted Turner in Newport, Rhode Island, in August 1989, ^^^to race "Shamrock V" against "Endeavour" after her refit.

08117210
Frank Murdoch to the right of "Endeavour" owner Elizabeth Meyer, during the J-Class relaunching ceremony at the Royal Huisman Shipyard on May 20, 1989. ^^^A Belgium-born structural engineer and Thomas Sopwith's employee, he had a key role during the building of both Endeavour in 1934 and 1937. He was also afterguard member in both unsuccessful challenges.

08117209
Black-headed seagull flying infront of J-Class "Endeavour", on her first sail along Texel Island (Holland) after her two year-long refit at the Royal Huisman Shipyard in Vollenhove, Holland. 23 June 1989.

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Seagulls circling around J-Class "Endeavour", near Texel Island, Holland, 23 June 1989, after five years of refit at the Royal Huisman Shipyard in Vollenhove. Endeavour had not sailed since 1939.

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J-Class "Endeavour" off Newport, Rhode Island, USA, August 1989, ^^^during a race against "Velsheda", organised by Elizabeth Meyer.

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J-Class "Endeavour" off Newport, Rhode Island, USA. The 33-strong crew is sitting on the rail. August 1989.

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After the J-Class "Endeavour" launching ceremony at the Royal Huisman Shipyard, Elizabeth Meyer, her owner and skipper, is ready to be hoisted at the mast top in the bosun chair. 20 May 1989.

08117197
1909 William Fife 15 Metre class "Tuiga" during a Nioulargue race in Saint Tropez Bay, France.

08117193
Singlehanded sailors, Jean Yves Terlain (left) and Sir Robin Knox-Johnson (right), in Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1996. ^^^Knox-Johnson won the Golden Globe Trophy in 1969, the first solo non-stop race around the world with his yacht 9.75m cutter "Suhaili" built in Bombay. He was the only competitor to return to England from the nine who entered the race created by the newspaper Sunday Times. Yves Terlain finished 2nd in the San Francisco-Yokohama on the same year, second in the 1972 Ostar and third in the BOC Challenge in 1986-87. In 1988, he won the Ostar in the monohull category.

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Singlehanded sailors, Jean Yves Terlain (left) and Sir Robin Knox-Johnson (right), in Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1996. ^^^Knox-Johnson won the Golden Globe Trophy in 1969, the first solo non-stop race around the world with his yacht 9.75m cutter "Suhaili" built in Bombay. He was the only competitor to return to England from the nine who entered the race created by the newspaper Sunday Times. Yves Terlain finished 2nd in the San Francisco-Yokohama on the same year, second in the 1972 Ostar and third in the BOC Challenge in 1986-87. In 1988, he won the Ostar in the monohull category.

08117186
Reflections, ripples and swell at sunset, Norway.

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French sailor Philippe Poupon, 46, with his young daughter. La Trinite-sur-Mer, south Brittany, France. October 2000.

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Captain James Cook (1728-1779). Sculpture by Lucien Le Vieux, circa 1790. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, UK. The explorer ^^^was killed on Owhyhee Island, in the Pacific, on 14 February 1779.

08117169
Jaimie Peterson, daughter of designer Doug Peterson, steering J-Class "Endeavour" during a cruise off British Columbia, 1998. To her right is Lucien Schiltz.

08117156
Pilot beach-yawl "Georgiana", built in 1892 by Allerton, on beach, 1851, UK. Photo courtesy Peter Jenkins & Damian Byrne. ^^^The beach-yawls were the fastest sailing yachts at the time, sailing at 16 knots plus on a reach. Georgiana was 48ft long and rigged with two masts, a dipping Lug set on the fore mast and a standing lug on the mizzen.

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Ernesto Bertarelli's all car