Photographers - Onne van der Wal (57) More files...
Originally a professional yacht racer, Onne discovered his passion for photography while competing in an around-the-world yacht race during which he used every opportunity to capture on film the drama of crossing vast oceans, often dangling from a mast 75 feet above the rising swell. His work from this race launched his successful marine photography career. A departure from a life of racing to a life of ^chasing^ racers.
Superyacht ^Rebecca^ during the St Barth's Bucket 2007, St Barthelemy, Caribbean. Property released.
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Onne van der Wal / Superyacht ^Rebecca^ during the St Barth's Bucket 2007, St Barthelemy, Caribbean. Property released.
Mast and sails of 12m yacht ^Gleam^ sailing off Newport, Rhode Island, USA. September 2006.
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Onne van der Wal / Mast and sails of 12m yacht ^Gleam^ sailing off Newport, Rhode Island, USA. September 2006.
Trapezing during the Hobie 16 Nationals, Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA.
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Onne van der Wal / Trapezing during the Hobie 16 Nationals, Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA.
Looking down upon ^Mardi Gras^ sailing downwind, Kenwood Cup, Hawaii.
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Onne van der Wal / Looking down upon ^Mardi Gras^ sailing downwind, Kenwood Cup, Hawaii.
12m yacht during the 2006 12 Metre North American Championships, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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Onne van der Wal / 12m yacht during the 2006 12 Metre North American Championships, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
Maximus just after dawn towards the rising sun during the 2006 Newport to Bermuda Race.
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Onne van der Wal / Maximus just after dawn towards the rising sun during the 2006 Newport to Bermuda Race.
Looking up the mast of ^Maximus^ as sunlight shines through the huge sail during the 2006 Newport to Bermuda Race.
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Onne van der Wal / Looking up the mast of ^Maximus^ as sunlight shines through the huge sail during the 2006 Newport to Bermuda Race.
Aerial of 140ft luxury schooner ^Skylge^, designed by André Hoek and built by Holland Jachtbouw, sailing in the French Riviera, France. Property released.
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Onne van der Wal / Aerial of 140ft luxury schooner ^Skylge^, designed by André Hoek and built by Holland Jachtbouw, sailing in the French Riviera, France. Property released.
Crew taking down the head sail while sailing downwind under spinnaker in the 2006 12 Metre North American Championships, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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Onne van der Wal / Crew taking down the head sail while sailing downwind under spinnaker in the 2006 12 Metre North American Championships, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
Crew members hoisted to the masthead of America's Cup IACC yachts to clip on the mainsail head before sailing.
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Onne van der Wal / Crew members hoisted to the masthead of America's Cup IACC yachts to clip on the mainsail head before sailing.
Traditional Hawaiian catamaran tourist boat off Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Onne van der Wal / Traditional Hawaiian catamaran tourist boat off Honolulu, Hawaii.
Infinty beats upwind through the fleet sailing downwind at SORC off Miami, Florida, USA
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Onne van der Wal / Infinty beats upwind through the fleet sailing downwind at SORC off Miami, Florida, USA