Racing past Miami
by David Smith
Title
Racing past Miami
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David Smith
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Photograph - Photograph
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International Star Class Sailboat, Bacardi Cup 2009
The International Star Class Racing Yacht was designed by the renowned naval architect William Gardner in 1910 and the first 22 were built by Isaac Edgar "Ike" Smith in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, USA in 1911.
The Star has been described by some designers as the "perfect sailboat design" from an aesthetic viewpoint.
The Star was the men's keelboat Olympic Class from 1932 to 2012, with the exception of 1976 when it was replaced for one year by the Tempest Class. The men's keelboat class has been eliminated for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
I've long had an interest in these boats as Ike Smith was my Great Grand Uncle, my Great Grandfather's Brother, and my Father grew up knowing him. As a young man my Dad learned how to build and repair rowboats from his Uncle Ike.
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March 10th, 2014
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular Racing Past Miami composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Mary Mansey
Congratulations! This awesome image is now featured on the homepage of ‘NAUTICAL AND SAILING FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY'! You are invited to use SELF POSTING GALLERY for JANUARY-JUNE 2023 on the Group Discussion page for gratitude .
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 Views on One Image Group's Special Features Nominations For Promotion #23 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views on One Image Group....L/F/Tw
Diana Mary Sharpton
Nominating this fabulous capture for special feature on the 1000 view group...t/p
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured in the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group 4/14/19
Christopher James
Great shot David........The first sailboat I ever sailed on was a star of the wood variety back in the 50s at a very tender age....still sailing today...
David Smith replied:
Thanks Christopher,… Ike Smith, who built the first 22 Stars in 1911, was my great grand Uncle, so I have a special affection for them.
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