Onne van der Wal / During a race downwind with spinnaker under grey skies during the Onion Patch Series races in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Onne van der Wal / Snowlion downwind with its spinnaker under grey skies during the Onion Patch Series 2006 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Onne van der Wal / Crew member clipped on and coming aft as 88ft Sloop "Shaman" heads west on a windy day, South Georgia.

Barry Bland / RNLI RIB on standby during the JPMorgan Round the Island Race, Isle of Wight, England, UK. 18th June 2005.

Philip Stephen / Crewmen preparing to pass across wires during paired trawler operations in the North Sea. October 2006.

Onne van der Wal / Breezy conditions for a Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport, Rhode Island.

Onne van der Wal / Crew on yacht motoring through the fjords of New Zealand on a rainy day, watching a playful dolphin off the bow. Model Released.

Onne van der Wal / A crew member tending to the sheet aboard "Sariyah", in strong onshore winds and a heavy swell the staysail alone is sufficient to keep the boat moving whilst heading down the coast of Chile towards C...

Onne van der Wal / Breezy conditions for a Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport, Rhode Island.

Onne van der Wal / Breezy conditions for a Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport, Rhode Island.

Rick Tomlinson / Amer Sport One rounds Ushant on leg 8, La Rochelle France to Gothenburg Sweden of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / Amer Sport 1 arriving into Sydney in fifth place at the end of Leg 2 from Cape Town during the Volvo Ocean Race, Dec 4, 2001.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on board a tender wrap up warmly as they power away from superyacht "Adele" in order to explore Spitsbergen's coast and wildlife. The trip was Adele's maiden voyage in 2005. The superyacht can be...

Rick Tomlinson / Tyco battles towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / News Corp towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / J80 "Jet Set" during the J80 Nationals in the Solent Royal Southern Yacht Club, UK, 2006.

Rick Tomlinson / USA1198 "Fresh Guidance" during the Etchells European Championships, Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, day 2, 2006.

Rick Tomlinson / Swan 531 "Silveren Swaen" NED53 during the Swan European Regatta, Cowes, UK.

Rick Tomlinson / J80 511 "Savage Sailing" during the J80 Nationals in the Solent, UK, June 22, 2006.

Rick Tomlinson / "News Corp" moves towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / Amer Sport Too battle towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / Skipper Grant Dalton on shore after leg 1 of Volvo Ocean Race 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / Amer Sports 1 in tough conditions off Cape of Good Hope, South Africa during Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001.

Rick Tomlinson / Jan-Eric Osterlund, owner of superyacht "Adele", at the wheel, during the yacht's maiden voyage to Spitsbergen, Norway. ^^^ The 180-foot yacht is an Andre Hoek design, built by Vitters Shipyard. Swedi...

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on the 180ft Hoek Design Superyacht "Adele".

Rick Tomlinson / Owner Jan-Eric Osterlund on the deck at the bow of Superyacht "Adele", during her maiden voyage through the icy waters of Spitsbergen, in Norway's Arctic Circle. ^^^ Osterlund has created in Adele his...

Rick Tomlinson / Crew and guests from Superyacht "Adele" explore the frozen waters of Spitsbergen (also know as Svalbard) in Norway. ^^^ The yacht can be seen in the background. She is 180 foot Andre Hoek design, bui...

Rick Tomlinson / Jan-Eric Osterlund, owner of superyacht "Adele", photographs the local wildlife, during the yacht's maiden voyage to Spitsbergen, Norway. ^^^ The 180-foot yacht is an Andre Hoek design, built by Vitte...

Rick Tomlinson / Superyacht "Adele" makes her way along the mountain coast of Spitsbergen (also know as Svalbard) in Norway, during her maiden voyage in 2005. ^^^ Adele is 180 foot Andre Hoek design, built by Vitters...

Rick Tomlinson / Negotiating the sea ice on the superyacht "Adele", Lofoten Islands. Non editorial uses must be cleared individually.

Rick Tomlinson / Tender leaves Superyacht "Adele" to explore the area, Spitsbergen (also known as Svalbard) in Norway. ^^^ Adèle is a way of reaching the unknown, of meeting new cultures and exploring and coming clos...

Rick Tomlinson / Members of the crew and guests from superyacht "Adele" explore the frozen waters of Spitsbergen (also know as Svalbard) in Norway. ^^^ They even have Champagne on ice! The yacht can be seen in the ba...

Rick Tomlinson / Toshiba racing in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997.

Rick Tomlinson / Trapezing upwind on a wooden International 14.

Rick Tomlinson / USA1198 "Fresh Guidance" during the Etchells European Championships Cowes, Isle of Wight UK, day 2, June 22, 2006.

Rick Tomlinson / J80 "Savage Sailing", owned by Liz Savage race downwind in the gusty conditions in the J80 Nationals, an event organized by the Royal Southern Yacht Club held in the Solent, UK, 2006.

Rick Tomlinson / Tender is lowered into the water from superyacht "Adele", during her maiden cruise to Spitsbergen (also known as Svalbard) in Norway. ^^^ Adèle is a way of reaching the unknown, of meeting new cultur...

Rick Tomlinson / Crew prepare the sails aboard the superyacht "Adele".

Rick Tomlinson / Djuice Dragons battles towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race.

Rick Tomlinson / "News Corp" and "Illbruck Challenge" battle towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / SEB battles towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / Jan-Eric Osterlund, owner of Superyacht "Adele", enduring the elements, during the yacht's maiden voyage to Spitsbergen, Norway. ^^^ The 180-foot yacht is an Andre Hoek design, built by Vitters Shipya...

Rick Tomlinson / Jan-Eric Osterlund, owner of 180ft Superyacht "Adele" during the yacht's maiden voyage to Spitsbergen, Norway. ^^^ The 180-foot yacht is an Andre Hoek design, built by Vitters Shipyard. Swedish Osterl...

Rick Tomlinson / "Illbruck Challenge", winner of Leg 7, Annapolis to La Rochelle during Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-2002.

Rick Tomlinson / Merit racing in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997.

Rick Tomlinson / Ellen MacArthur at the nav station aboard her Open 60 "Kingfisher", in which she came 2nd in the Vendee Globe singlehanded round the world race, 2000-01.

Rick Tomlinson / In the cockpit of an RNLI lifeboat at sea.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew of the Courtmacsherry, Ireland Lifeboat on the foredeck as she crashes through heavy seas. Designed to lie afloat at deep water moorings or at berth. The sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivo...

Rick Tomlinson / Man on boat looking down onto fishing net.

Rick Tomlinson / RNLI RIB (Rigid hulled inflatable boat) on patrol.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew of the Courtmacsherry, Ireland Lifeboat on the foredeck as she crashes through heavy seas. Designed to lie afloat at deep water moorings or at berth. The sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivo...

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing, competing in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998. ^^^The team went on to win the overall campaign.

Rick Tomlinson / Wave rushes through the crew on deck of "Team EF" in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Wave rushes through the crew on deck of "Team EF" in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew change sails during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew aboard "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing while racing during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing while racing during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew member aboard "EF Language" faces away from the spray on the deck in the Southern Ocean during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Team EF in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing while racing during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-98.

Rick Tomlinson / Skip Novak tests Musto's survival suit in the frozen water of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing while racing during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Helmsman is geared up in waterproofs as "EF Language" races through the Southern Ocean during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Wave rushes towards "Team EF", Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing while racing during the Whitbread Round the World Race 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Waves on the deck aboard "EF Language" as she moves through the Southern Ocean during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing while racing during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Team EF during a sail change Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Water rushes past the crew on deck of "EF Language" during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Skip Novak's yacht "Pelagic" motorsails along the Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula.

Rick Tomlinson / Moelfre Tyne Class Lifeboat off the north-west coast of Wales, UK.

Rick Tomlinson / Waves break over the deck of "Intrum Justicia" as they move through the Southern Ocean under spinnaker during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1993.

Rick Tomlinson / Christine Guillou, "Team EF", Whitbread Race 1997-1998.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew get a wet ride on "The Card" in the Southern Ocean during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1989-90.

Rick Tomlinson / Heavily reefed, "Nuclear Electric" beats out of the Solent at the start of the BT Global Challenge, 1996.

Rick Tomlinson / Aboard "The Card" during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1989-90.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew aboard "Courtaulds" take a soaking on the foredeck, BT Global Challenge, 1995.

Rick Tomlinson / The Southern Ocean on "The Card", Whitbread Round the World Race, 1989-90.

Rick Tomlinson / Stowing the mizzen sail in the Southern Ocean aboard "The Card", Whitbread Round the World Race, 1989-90.

Rick Tomlinson / Night shot of "Team EF" Language during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-98.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew on "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing while racing during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-98.

Rick Tomlinson / Crew aboard "EF Language" wear full heavy weather clothing, including goggles to protect their eyes during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-98.

Onne van der Wal / Ocean sailing aboard yacht "Actaea".

Onne van der Wal / A crew member tending to the lines aboard 'Sariyah', in strong onshore winds and a heavy swell, heading along the coast of Chile towards Cape Horn.

Onne van der Wal / Steering the yacht "Flyer" with a Rooster tail, Whitbread transatlantic race 1981-82.

Onne van der Wal / 49er capsized at the Sailing World Speed Trial at 3rd Beach, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Onne van der Wal / Skipper on the 88ft sloop "Shaman" sailing north through typical Southern Ocean conditions, South Georgia.

Onne van der Wal / Skipper on the 88ft sloop "Shaman" sailing north through typical Southern Ocean conditions, South Georgia.

Onne van der Wal / Crew member tidying away ropes on the deck of 88ft sloop "Shaman", Alaska.

Onne van der Wal / Crew of "Sariyah" working on the deck in strong onshore winds and a heavy swell, heading along the coast of Chile towards Cape Horn.

Onne van der Wal / Fishermen with rods lined up along the shore.

Onne van der Wal / Owl pounding her way upwind while racing off Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.

Onne van der Wal / An old fisherman working the net traps off Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Onne van der Wal / A fisherman in yellow slickers pulling in the net traps off Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Onne van der Wal / Fishermen hauling in the net traps off Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Onne van der Wal / Fishermen hauling in the net traps off Newport, Rhode Island, USA.