Rick Tomlinson / Relaxing in the sun on the bow of SY "Adele", 180 foot Hoek Design, whilst sailing from Antigua to Nevis

Rick Tomlinson / Dramatic photo taken from the bow of SY "Adele", 180 foot Hoek Design, sailing in French Polynesia, 2006. Non editorial uses must be cleared individually.

Rick Tomlinson / SY "Adele", 180 foot Hoek Design, approaching a volcanic island in French Polynesia Non editorial uses must be cleared individually.

Onne van der Wal / The crew on this 12m takes down the head sail while sailing downwind under spinnaker in the 2006 12 Metre North American Championships, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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.

Rick Tomlinson / Cruising aboard a Farr 63.