NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, boats are shown racing during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara participates in a hockey shooting contest during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, the American members of team Alvimedica pose during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara poses for a photograph with the Abu Dhabi Race Team during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, boats are shown at the start line during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, musket men fire guns during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Team Brunel is shown during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, boats are shown racing during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, boats are shown racing during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, boats are shown racing during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, members of the Abu Dhabi crew are shown racing during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, boats are shown racing during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, the Mapfre team poses on stage after placing first during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Mapfre captain Iker Martinez smiles after placing first during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
NEWPORT, RI – MAY 16: In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, the Alvimedica team celebrates on stage after placing second during the Newport In-Port Race ahead of Leg 7 from Newport to Lisbon on May 16, 2015 in Newport, Rhodes Island. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews. (Photo by Billie Weiss / Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Images)
Here’s a second post from last weekend at the Volvo Ocean Race in Newport. These are from the in-port race, which happens at every stopover along the route. The six teams raced within the Narraganset Bay, giving spectators an up-close view of some really exciting racing.
My knowledge of sailing, and racing in particular, is relatively low, so from a photographer’s perspective, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. This was the first time I’ve shot a race like this, so it was a great learning experience. I quickly learned that it’s all about positioning, and half the battle to getting good sailing images is getting the chase boat in the right place.
This is a mix of features around the racing village before the race and action from the race itself. Despite the gray skies and flat light, I’m happy with a few of these.
One more post to come from the send-offs tomorrow!
