Filed under: Avalon Cup, Avalon Yacht Club, Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Barnegat Breezer, BBYRA, Bill Volk Leukemia Cup Regatta, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Classic Sailboats, Flying Scot, Flying Scot Atlantic Coast Championship, Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, Hobies, Keyport Yacht Club, Lavellette Yacht Club, Leukemia Cup Regatta, Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship 2009, Lightning Championships, Lightning North Americans, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Photoboat, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Schooners, Toms River Yacht Club, Wildwood | Tags: 2009 Leukemia Cup, 2010 Bill Volk Leukemia Cup, barnegat bay, Barnegat Breezer, BBYRA, Chesapeake Bay, Classic Sailboats, Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, Hobies, Keyport Yacht Club, Lightning North American Championships, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, sailing photography, Sailors, Schooners
We know how it goes. The calendar turns to December and it feels like plenty of time until the holidays. A couple of busy weeks pass and the tension starts to build. And then…gulp…OMG…there is so much to do and so little time! Yeah, we know how it goes.
Save yourself some of the headache and give sailing photos this holiday! Your crew, spouse, or sibling will cherish an action shot from a regatta. Your friend-with-a-boat will know how much you appreciate being on board when you share a beautifully-printed photograph of the vessel. You can’t go wrong when you surprise someone with a one-of-a-kind image. Visit our galleries at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com and check out our vast selection. Prints start at just $5.00, and there are a variety of sizes and papers available. Also, check out some of our specialty products – put that great shot on a coffee mug, drink coaster or greeting card. Regardless of the shape or size, your gift of a photograph will be treasured for years to come.
Happy Holidays from Michael Bagley Photography!
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Photographs make great holiday gifts, and we want to help you get a head start on your shopping and save some money at the same time.
We captured some excellent sailing this summer! The light winds of 2009 were replaced by good breezes in 2010, and the sailing seemed a lot more intense this year as well. Sailing photos remind us of those warm summer days and the great times chasing the wind. Boat owners: thank your crew for their efforts with a photo of them hard at work. Parents: show your pride in your kids’ accomplishments with a shot of them on the water. Spouses: imagine the delight your husband or wife will feel when he or she sees that shot of themselves working the bow, trimming the sails, or helming the boat. A great action shot makes a once-in-a-lifetime gift.
Order your photos before December 1 and take 15% off the cost of your order. Small prints, enlargements, specialty products…they’re all eligible for the discount. Visit www.michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com to dive in to the galleries and make your selections. After you select your images and products, enter “Holiday2010” in the “If you have a discount coupon, please enter it here” box and the discount will be reflected in the cart.
Spread the word and tell your friends!
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Flying Scot, Flying Scot Atlantic Coast Championship, Lavellette Yacht Club, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors | Tags: barnegat bay, Flying Scot, Flying Scot Atlantic Coast Championship, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors
Barnegat Bay is the home to several national and regional championship regattas each year, and the Flying Scots chose the Bay for their 2010 Atlantic Coast Championship. Hosted by the Lavallette Yacht Club, boats and sailors from all over the mid-Atlantic region were out on the water to vie for a place on the podium in this esteemed event.
The Flying Scot is a 19′ centerboard day sailor. First launched in the 1960′s, the class has a huge worldwide following. In many ways she is the perfect boat – a powerful and fast racer and a comfortable and safe family boat. With over 200 sq. ft. of sail and a planing hull, she can get up and go when the wind blows! For more information about the Flying Scot check out their website.
As the boats assembled for the warning gun there wasn’t a puff of breeze to be found. The start area was noisy with the sound of crisp racing sails flapping as the vessels lolled in the water. After about 90 minutes, though, the predicted north east wind began to fill in, and soon the Scots were underway and ready to start. The racing was close and the sailors showed off their skills, particularly at close mark roundings. Inches separated the hulls as two, three, four, even five boats lumped together to round a buoy. Steady hands on the tillers kept the sailboats from becoming bumper cars, and the crews used the 10-15 knot breeze to trot through the five-leg race course.
What impressed me most about the group was the demographics of the crews. Young and old, large and small, male and female, novice and old salt. There was an unusual and admirable diversity in the cockpits. I saw a family of four and a father-son team in the mix. There were young couples and several husband-wife teams that looked like they had been doing this for a while. There were athletes competing at the highest level, and there were “regular people” out there trying their best. No matter the experience or skill or position in the fleet, each crew did the best they could and worked hard throughout a great day of racing.
Some of our images are below, and the rest can be seen at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship 2009, Lightning Championships, Lightning North Americans, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Toms River Yacht Club, Viewfinder | Tags: barnegat bay, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning North American Championships, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors
A thunderstorm in the morning and the threat of one in the afternoon foreshortened the day on Thursday, but we still were able to get out there for a little while to watch the racing while it happened. A nice breeze just over 10 knots enabled the Lightnings to move well across the water, and the crews were impressive, as always.
The full gallery of all of our North American Championship photos can be viewed at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
Here are a few of our favorite shots from today:
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It was a little different out there today. The wind and chop of Barnegat Bay on Monday was replaced with light (and sometimes nonexistent) breeze and flat calm seas. But after calling a race during the upwind leg due to no wind, the race committee was patient and was rewarded with a light air affair in the afternoon. The competition was as tight as ever, and the crews showed that they are just as skilled in light wind conditions as they are when they are planing across the water.
To check out our photos from Day 2 visit michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com. We’ll be off the water Wednesday, but back out to capture the action on Thursday.
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship 2009, Lightning Championships, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Toms River Yacht Club, Viewfinder | Tags: barnegat bay, Boston Whaler, Danise Cavallaro, Lightning North American Championships, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Toms River Yacht Club
This year’s Lightning Class North American Championships are hosted by the Toms River Yacht Club and are sailed on Barnegat Bay. Right in our backyard. Today was the first of five days of racing, and it could not have been a better welcome to Barnegat Bay – abundant sunshine, a steady 15-20 knot sea breeze, 3-4 foot choppy seas…it was perfect. And the sailors rose to the occasion, taking the boats and the crews to their limits. The speeds were impressive, the teamwork high quality, and the sail changes reflected the skills and hours of practice the racers brought to the regatta.
We’ll be shooting several days of the regatta, and posting our photos at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
The good news: the weather forecast is the same for Tuesday!
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Barnegat Breezer, Danise Cavallaro, Hobies, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors | Tags: barnegat bay, Barnegat Breezer, Danise Cavallaro, Hobies, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors
Perhaps more than in any sport, the weather can make or break a sailing regatta. The hosting yacht clubs and fleets can attract great sailing talent, secure outstanding facilities, engage top-notch sponsors, and run a kickin’ party. But if there’s no wind, there’s no wind.
Last year’s Barnegat Breezer is a case in point. I photographed my first Breezer in 2008, and the wind gods were definitely smiling that year. South winds over 15 knots challenged every sailor to his or her limit, and it was amazing to see the Hobies screaming around the race course, teetering on the fine line between control and mayhem. It was remarkable. Accordingly, I had high expectations for last year’s event. Alas, the wind, when it was present, never rose above five or six knots. It was light air sailing all the way. And while that requires great skill and patience, it doesn’t make for the best photographs.
Since we put the 2010 event on our calendar in January we’ve been hoping that the Breezer would live up to its name again. And it did. Saturday started off a little light, but the breeze came up in the afternoon, and by the end of the day the sailors were hiking out and many were racing on one hull. Sunday was even better, as the wind was above 10 knots all morning, and there were periods of pressure significantly above that. It was terrific to watch the talented Hobie sailors – including a few national champions – maximize their vessels to reach incredible speeds. Hobie Alter would be proud!
Below are a few shots from the weekend. To view all of our images visit michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
Filed under: Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, BBYRA, Classic Sailboats, Danise Cavallaro, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Toms River Yacht Club, Viewfinder | Tags: barnegat bay, Barnegat Bay A Cats, BBYRA, Classic Sailboats, Danise Cavallaro, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, sailing photography, Sailors, Viewfinder
After a busy month shooting in Westport, Connecticut and Keyport, New Jersey, we finally found the time to get out on our home waters of Barnegat Bay. The Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association puts together an impressive series of races from spring through fall, and each Saturday they host a regatta chock full of great fleets. Sanderlings, E Scows, Flying Scots, Lightnings and, of course, our very own A Cats are all on the starting line together. With a practically-guaranteed sea breeze filling in around noon and a short windward-leeward buoy course, the racing can be very exciting. Saturday was a nice day for sailing, and the skippers and their crews showed off their skills as they competed.
Here are a few shots from the afternoon race. Additional images can be viewed and, if desired, purchased at michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
E Scows at the start
A Cats running
Hiking and rounding
Beating
Close at the mark
Focused
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We’re getting organized for 2010 and we have updated our Where We Will Be page.
Dueling in the KYC Leukemia Cup
We will begin our season in late April in Annapolis for the NOOD Regatta. There is always an impressive fleet of sailors in that race, and the spring weather usually provides exciting racing action.
After a few weeks to let the weather warm we will spend another weekend in Keyport, New Jersey shooting the Keyport Yacht Club Bill Volk Leukemia Cup. Last year this was one of the highlights of our summer, with great winds and outstanding racing action (You can read about the 2009 event in our post written last June). In the spirit of the event, we contributed a portion of our sales of event photos to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and plan to do so again in 2010.
Other highlights of 2010 will include a few dates with the Hobies, the Lightning Class North American Championships, a trip to Newport for the NYYC Classic Regatta, and, of course, the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. We hope to bring Viewfinder north to shoot in other New England locations, maybe as far up as Maine at some point. In between dates we will be on Barnegat Bay following the amazing A-Cats and shooting some of the many other sailboats and sailors in our home waters.
Stay tuned for updates and additions. If you have an event you would like us to cover please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you on the water!
Filed under: Acura Key West Race Week, Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Boston Whaler, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Danise Cavallaro, dolphins, Key West, Leukemia Cup Regatta, Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship 2009, Lightning Championships, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, Sailboats, Sailing, Sailors, Toms River Yacht Club, Uncategorized | Tags: 2009 Leukemia Cup, barnegat bay, Danise Cavallaro, Keyport Yacht Club, marine photography, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, nautical photography, New Jersey, new jersey photography, new jersey sailing, Photography, Raritan Bay, sailing photography
Tis the season to look back on the previous 12 months and reflect on the passing of time and all of the events that filled the year. At MBP we had a great year. We shot some excellent regattas, witnessed some impressive sailing, and enjoyed a lot of beautiful scenery. While we could fill pages with the great memories, instead we have picked our highlights and present them here in brief and in no particular order (If something here piques your interest, we encourage you to scroll down to previous entries and read the full story!):
Key West Race Week – though it was under 60 degrees all week, it was still warmer than New Jersey in January!
Key West Race Week
Leukemia Cup Regatta – Sailors in Raritan Bay dueled in great winds and showed tremendous skill as they raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We look forward to the 2010 version!
Leukemia Cup Regatta
Beauty on Barnegat Bay – On June 19, after a stressful day, Mike spontaneously decided to grab the cameras and go for a boat ride. As it turned out, the light was perfect and he shot several of his favorite photos of the summer. You never know…
Sunfish sailors racing in Toms River.
Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship – This year’s ACC provided some heavy weather sailing. We had fun watching Lightning sailors young and old race around the buoys.
Lightning sailors hiking
Dolphins – We will never forget the awesome experience of being with a pod of 70+ dolphins near Cape May. Truly awesome.
Playful dolphins near Cape May
Other exciting highlights from 2009: we presented a gallery exhibit titled Sails, Spars and Wind in Newark, and had a photograph published in SAIL magazine.
SAIL Magazine published this MBP photo in the July issue.
We thank the frequent visitors to our website and to this blog, and especially all those who chose to purchase our work. We are already looking forward to “the thaw” and the opportunity to be back on the water in 2010! Meanwhile, we wish you a healthy and happy new year.
