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NEWSAnother new "America" 1851, Isle of Wight painting14th Aug 2018 To the sound and sight of cannon fire the schooner "America" crosses the finish line off The Castle, Cowes, Isle of Wight, at 8.37pm, August 22nd, 1851. "America" is surrounded by spectator yachts, rowing dinghies and an excursion paddle steamer, venting steam from it's boiler in celebration of "America's" victory over the competing fleet of british yachts. The second yacht to finish, the "Aurora" did not finish until 8.45pm. The shoreline surrounding The Castle is mobbed by spectators, eager to see the "America" finish and also to watch the fireworks scheduled for 9pm that evening. A shaft of sunlight pierces the clouds and illuminates the "America" as she sails slowly across the finish line, against the outgoing tide. With her 'raking' masts "America" needs booms to hold the jib and foresail out in the light following wind. The One Hundred Guinea Cup was renamed the "America's" Cup after this famous victory by "America". The "America's" Cup is international sport's oldest trophy and the yachting world's most prestigious trophy to win.  Pacific Trip 2012 29th Aug 2012 Trip to France in May 2014 2nd Sep 2014 New J Class painting 13th Mar 2016 New "America" 1851, Isle of Wight painting. 14th Aug 2018 Trip to Tonga and Fiji, 2019 24th Jun 2020 New paintings uploaded to the website 16th Aug 2022
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