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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!
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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.
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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!
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Waiting on Saturday
Hearty Crew
After being enticed by forecasts all week about strong winds coming on the periphery of TS Danny, we headed out Saturday morning on a Barnegat Bay that was glassier than we had ever seen before. No. Wind. And then it rained. And then the race was canceled.
Sunday looked much more promising, with clear skies and a forecast for winds around 10kts. The Hobies pulled off a few light-air races before the wind died again. The race committee and the fleet exhibited great patience awaiting fresh breeze. Alas, none arrived, and we bade our goodbyes as towlines were being set up for the haul back to Trixie’s. Ironically, no sooner did we get to the western side of the Bay did a stiff breeze of 12-13 kts. begin filling the sails. Of course. Barnegat Breezer? More like Barnegat Snoozer. But it’s always fun to be around the Hobie community. Better luck and fairer winds in ought-ten.
To view photos from the weekend, please visit michaelbagleyphoto.shutterbugstorefront.com.
~ Danise
