Ultimate Photos: Cup Winning Moment

Jan 5, 2022

One of the most enjoyable shoots last year was Team Defiant’s defense of the Canada’s Cup. The racing against Zing was a lot tougher than the results indicated and when I caught them at the finish line, Terry McLaughlin and the crew were pretty happy to hoist the flag.

Sharon Green

Canada’s best known sailing photographer, Sharon Green, was born into a family of sailors in Burlington, ON. Taking up a camera while still in high school, Sharon combined an inherent talent with her passion for sailing.

The Ultimate Sailing Calendar, by Sharon Green features breathtaking images from the thick of the sailing action. It’s available across Canada from chandleries like The Binnacle or from bookshops like Nautical Mind.

or order yours at https://www.ultimatesailing.com/collections/calendars

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