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08135401
Franck Cammas and crew sailing ORMA 60 trimaran, "Groupama", in the Grand Prix de Fecamp 2005, France. For EDITORIAL use only. ^^^"Groupama" finished in first place.

08135400
Armel Le Cleac'h and the crew of ORMA 60 trimaran, "Foncia", racing at full pace during the Grand Prix de Fecamp 2005, France. For EDITORIAL use only.

08135397
ORMA 60 trimarans "Banque Populaire", "Foncia" and "Groupama" on the start line during the Grand Prix de Fecamp 2005, France. For EDITORIAL use only.

08135394
Skipper Armel Le Cleac'h and crew on board ORMA 60 trimaran, "Foncia", during the Grand Prix de Fecamp 2005, France. For EDITORIAL use only. ^^^"Foncia" finished in 2nd place.

08135393
Classic yachts sailing at Les Voiles de St Tropez, France 2005.

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Classic yachts sailing at Les Voiles de St Tropez, France 2005.

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Yachts sailing at Les Voiles de St Tropez, France 2005.

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Classic yachts sailing at Les Voiles de St Tropez, France 2005.

08135389
Superyacht "Mari-Cha IV" during Les Voiles de St Tropez 2005, France.

08135388
Crescent moon seen through a gap in light cloud. Photographed from France, 2005.

08135387
35.46m / 116.3ft Fontaine design yacht "Whisper", built in 2003, flying the Cayman Islands flag. Launched at the Holland Jachtbouw yard, the interior design is by Andrew Winch Designs.

08135375
Dennis Conner off Sydney on one of the two "Kookaburra" yachts, December 1987. This "Revenge Match", ^^^following Dennis's win in Fremantle, was organized by Louis Vuitton and John Bertrand.

08135374
Dennis Conner off Sydney on one of the two "Kookaburra" yachts, December 1987. This "Revenge Match", ^^^following Dennis's win in Fremantle, was organized by Louis Vuitton and John Bertrand.

08135373
12 metre JI "French Kiss" training for the Twelve World Championship, 1986. France.

08135372
12 metre JI "French Kiss" in training on the Mediterranean coast, France 1986. ^^^She will soon be shipped to Fremantle to participate to the Twelve World Chanpionship of 1986.

08135371
Twelve Metre "French Kiss", skippered by Marc Pajot and designed by Philippe Briand, in speed tests on the French Mediterranean coast, ^^^before being shipped to Fremantle for the Twelve World Chanpionship of 1986.

08135370
12 M JI "French Kiss" training for the Twelve World Championship, 1986. France.

08135369
12 M JI "French Kiss" training for the Twelve World Championship, 1986. France.

08135368
Marc Pajot steering 12 metre JI "French Kiss", designed by Philippe Briand. Tactician Marc Bouet is behind Marc. Training session for the Twelve World Championship, 1986. France.

08135367
12 Metre World's Championship organized by Louis Vuitton, February 1986. Fremantle, Australia. Marc Pajot's "French Kiss" is leading the fleet.

08135366
America's Cup 1987 "French Kiss" challenge mother boat, named "Kiss Me Tender". Fremantle, Western Australia.

08135365
12 metre JI "French Kiss" training for the Twelve World Championship, 1986. France.

08135364
Yves Pajot steering Twelve "Challenge France", one of the two French challengers in 1987 in Fremantle, Australia. Designed by Daniel Andrieu ^^^on a shoestring budget, Challenge France was not a very fast boat and was eliminated rapidely.

08135363
Yves Pajot steering Twelve "Challenge France", one of the two French challengers in 1987 in Fremantle, Australia. Designed by Daniel Andrieu ^^^on a shoestring budget, Challenge France was not a very fast boat and was eliminated rapidely.

08135362
Twelve "Challenge France", one of the two French challengers in 1987 in Fremantle, Australia. Crew is concentrating as they trim the sails. Designed by Daniel Andrieu ^^^on a shoestring budget, Challenge France was not a very fast boat and was eliminated rapidly.

08135361
Yves Pajot (steering) and navigator Daniel Wlochowsky "Challenge France", America's Cup challenges, Fremantle, Australia, 1986. Designed by Daniel Andrieu, ^^^Challenge France was not a very fast boat and was eliminated by the revamped "Courageous".

08135360
Yves Pajot steering "Challenge France", America's Cup challenges, Fremantle, Australia, 1986. Designed by Daniel Andrieu, ^^^Challenge France was not a very fast boat and was eliminated by the revamped "Courageous".

08135359
The San Diego Yacht Club and its marina at Shelter Island, viewed from Point Loma. San Diego city is in the background. California, USA.

08135357
The San Diego Yacht Club and its marina at Shelter Island, viewed from Point Loma. San Diego city is in the background. California, USA.

08135356
The San Diego Yacht Club and its marina at Shelter Island, viewed from Point Loma. San Diego city is in the background. California, USA.

08135355
The San Diego Yacht Club and its marina at Shelter Island, viewed from Point Loma, California, USA.

08135354
Japanese challenger "Nipon" being towed after dismasting during Round Robin 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand, 1999.

08135353
Japanese challenger "Nipon" being towed after dismasting during Round Robin 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand, 1999.

08135352
Japanese challenger "Nipon" being towed after dismasting during Round Robin 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand, 1999.

08135351
Japanese challenger "Nipon" being towed after dismasting during Round Robin 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Auckland, New Zealand, 1999.

08135350
Swiss challenger "Be Happy" dismasted in Race 2 of the third Round Robin in the Hauraki Bay. Louis Vuitton Cup 1999. ^^^She was skippered by Marc Pajot.

08135348
Swiss challenger "Be Happy" dismasted in Race 2 of the third Round Robin in the Hauraki Bay. Louis Vuitton Cup 1999. ^^^She was skippered by Marc Pajot.

08135347
Swiss challenger "Be Happy" dismasted in Race 2 of the third Round Robin in the Hauraki Bay. Louis Vuitton Cup 1999. ^^^She was skippered by Marc Pajot. In yellow, the sponsor George Henri Meslan.

08135346
Crew up the mast of "Luna Rossa", dismasted in the first windward leg of Race 3, Louis Vuitton Semi-Finals, 2000.

08135345
Broken "Young America", designed by Bruce Farr, at the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin 2 in Hauraki Bay, Auckland, New Zealand 1999. ^^^She crashed off a wave and split amidships during her race against "Nippon Challenge" - a breakage similar to the sinking of "One Australia" at San Diego four and a half years earlier. Here, the yacht is returning to its base in the Auckland Viaduct Basin.

08135344
Broken "Young America", designed by Bruce Farr, at the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin 2 in Hauraki Bay, Auckland, New Zealand 1999. ^^^She crashed off a wave and split amidships during her race against "Nippon Challenge" - a breakage similar to the sinking of "One Australia" at San Diego four and a half years earlier. Here, the yacht is returning to its base in the Auckland Viaduct Basin.

08135343
Broken "Young America", designed by Bruce Farr, at the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin 2 in Hauraki Bay, Auckland, New Zealand 1999. ^^^She crashed off a wave and split amidships during her race against "Nippon Challenge" - a breakage similar to the sinking of "One Australia" at San Diego four and a half years earlier. Here, the yacht is returning to its base in the Auckland Viaduct Basin.

08135341
"Luna Rossa" dismasted in the first windward leg of Race 3, Louis Vuitton Semi-Finals, 2000.

08135340
The first cameras onboard AC yachts were used during the 1987 America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia. ^^^A Zeppelin flying above the race course transmitted the signal.

08135339
Jury member checking the wind speed before a start during the 1995 America's Cup. San Diego, USA.

08135338
Jury boat during the 1995 America's Cup. Number 200 indicates the course to the first mark.

08135337
Jury boat during the 1995 America's Cup.

08135336
The first cameras onboard AC yachts were used during the 1987 America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia. ^^^A Zeppelin flying above the race course transmitted the signal.

08135335
The first cameras onboard AC yachts were used during the 1987 America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia. ^^^A Zeppelin flying above the race course transmitted the signal.

08135334
The first cameras onboard AC yachts were used during the 1987 America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia. ^^^A Zeppelin flying above the race course transmitted the signal.

08135333
The first cameras onboard AC yachts were used during the 1987 America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia. ^^^A Zeppelin flying above the race course transmitted the signal.

08135332
The first cameras onboard AC yachts were used during the 1987 America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia. ^^^A Zeppelin flying above the race course transmitted the signal.

08135330
Steering wheel and cockpit aboard a Continential 80 motor yacht designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135329
Twin bedroom aboard a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135328
Living area aboard a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135327
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135326
Two women sunbathing on the sundeck of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135325
Winch on a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135323
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135322
Two women sunbathing on the sundeck of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135321
Double bedroom on a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135320
Modern bathroom on a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135319
Two women sunbathing on the sundeck of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135318
Modern fitted kitchen on a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135317
Two women sunbathing on the sundeck of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135314
Two women sunbathing on the sundeck of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135313
Stairs inside a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135312
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135311
Bathroom onboard a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135310
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135309
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135308
Steering wheel and control panel in a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135307
Compass on a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135306
Cockpit of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135304
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135303
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135302
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135301
Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM, cruising the coast of Cannes, France.

08135300
Cockpit of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135299
Cockpit of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135298
Luxury interior of a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135295
Cruising Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135293
Control panel on a Continential 80 motor yacht, designed and built at Cantieri CNM. Cannes, France.

08135292
Berths aboard an Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135291
Sofa and table aboard an Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135289
Kitchen aboard an Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135288
Interior of an Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135287
Interior of an Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135286
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135285
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135284
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135283
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135282
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135281
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135280
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135279
Couple fishing from the stern of an Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135278
Couple fishing from the stern of an Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135275
Abati Yachts' Portland 55ft, called a "lobster" boat because it is copied from the original american lobster fishing boats. Tuscany, Italy.

08135273
Cannes Harbour, France.

08135272
Cannes Harbour, France.

08135271
Motorboat towing a paraglider off Cannes, France.

08135270
Cannes Harbour, France.

08135269
Continental 80 motor boat, made in Cantieri CNM, heading toward Cannes old harbour, France.

08135268
Cannes Harbour, France

08135267
Cannes Harbour, France.

08135265
Continental 80 motor boat heading toward Cannes old harbour, France.

08135263
Continental 80 motor boat heading toward Cannes old harbour, France.

08135262
Yachts moored in Cannes Old Harbour, French Riviera.

08135261
Yachts moored in Cannes Old Harbour, French Riviera.

08135258
Aerial view of the road that runs along the coast of Cannes, on the French Riviera.

08135257
Aerial view of Cannes Harbour, France.

08135256
Yachts moored in Cannes old harbour, France.

08135253
Continental 80 motor boat heading toward Cannes old harbour, France.

08135252
Continental 80 motor boat heading toward Cannes old harbour, France.

08135250
Yachts moored in Cannes old harbour on France's Riviera.

08135249
Yachts moored in Cannes old harbour on France's Riviera.

08135248
Continental 80 motor boat heading toward Cannes old harbour, France.

08135247
Charter sailing yacht moored in the turquoise sea near Green Island, Antigua, Caribbean.

08135245
Crew aboard a race yacht trimming the sails on a beautiful evening off the east coast, USA.

08135244
Yachts reflected in the gleaming topsides of a superyacht with people looking over the rail in a Caribbean harbour.

08135243
Yacht gliding through the water on an evening cruise off the east coast, USA.

08135242
Crew gathering in the lowered spinnaker aboard a racing yacht.

08135241
Mega Yachts tied up in Gustavia, St. Barth's, French West Indies, Caribbean.

08135240
A cruising yacht in a Mediterranean cove.

08135239
Helming before a multitude of high-tech controls aboard a Perini Navi superyacht in the Caribbean.

08135237
Helming before a multitude of high-tech controls aboard a Perini Navi superyacht in the Caribbean.

08135236
Classic yacht sailing at sunset in Bothbay Harbor, Maine, USA 2003.

08135235
Classic yacht sailing at sunset in Bothbay Harbor, Maine, USA 2003.

08135234
Classic yacht sailing at sunset in Bothbay Harbor, Maine, USA 2003.

08135233
Fishing trawlers moored in Gloucester Harbor, Massachusetts, USA 2003.

08135232
Steering where and rope details on the deck of a classic yacht, as it cruises through Gloucester Harbor, Massachusetts, USA 2003.

08135231
Steering wheel and rope details on the deck of a classic yacht, as it cruises through Gloucester Harbor, Massachusetts, USA 2003.

08135228
Fishing trawler motors in to Gloucester Harbor, Massachusetts, where luxurious waterfront houses line coast. USA 2003.

08135227
Gate to the Sandy Bay Yacht Club, founded in 1885. Rockport, Massachusetts, USA 2003.

08135226
Sailing boats moored in Rockport Harbour, Massachusetts, USA 2003

08135225
Rockport Harbour, Massachusetts, USA 2003

08135224
Nippon IACC yacht dismasting at the San Diego first IACC World Championship, 1991, ^^^after a quick turn by skipper and helmsman Chris Dickson.

08135223
Nippon IACC yacht dismasting at the San Diego first IACC World Championship, 1991, ^^^after a quick turn by skipper and helmsman Chris Dickson.

08135222
Church in Vavau Island, Tonga, Polynesia. July 2000

08135221
1980's race yacht "Bella Vista".

08135220
Masts of "Velsheda" and "Jessica" at sunset. St Tropez during La Nioulargue, France.

08135219
Yardarms of tall ship "Jessica" against the sunset. St Tropez during La Nioulargue, France.

08135218
Crew on yardarms aboard a square rigger at Les Voiles de la Liberte, Rouen, France, 1989.

08135217
Crew on yardarms aboard a square rigger at Les Voiles de la Liberte, Rouen, France, 1989.

08135216
Crew on yardarms aboard a square rigger at Les Voiles de la Liberte, Rouen, France, 1989.

08135214
Two men keeping a plank in place while another hammers it in. Traditional boat construction at Le Lougre de l'Odet, France.

08135213
Workers picking tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) at a tea plantation in Tanzania, Africa, 2003.

08135212
Couple cruising the Intercoastal Waterway of Florida, USA 2003.

08135211
Couple cruising the Intercoastal Waterway of Florida, USA 2003.

08135210
Couple cruising the Intercoastal Waterway of Florida, USA 2003. Model Released.

08135209
Vero Beach Municipal Marina building, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135208
The Southpoint Anchorage building is located at the south west corner of Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart, Florida, USA 2003.

08135207
The Vero Beach Municipal Marina building, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135206
Boats moored alongside a docking pier at sunset, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135205
Sports fishing boat motoring out of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135204
Choppy waters, marker and a faint horizon off the coast of Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135203
A lookout tower on the Florida coast at Vero Beach, Indian River County, USA 2003.

08135202
Sports fishing boat motoring out of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135201
Luxurious waterfront homes in Indian River County, kitted out with their own private docks. Florida, USA 2003.

08135200
Sports fishing boat motoring out of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135199
Sports fishing boat motoring out of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135198
Sports fishing boat motoring out of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135197
Bridge at Vero Beach with two palm trees in the foreground. Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135196
A wooden pier stretches out to the horizon, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135195
Bridge at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135194
Bridge at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135193
A wooden pier stretches out to the horizon, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135192
A wooden walkway connecting waterfront houses at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135191
Yachts moored at the marina at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135190
Big fish fishing boats moored at the marina at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135189
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135188
Children playing in a town fountain, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135187
Children playing in a town fountain, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135185
A palm tree reaches over the tropical waters of Indian River County, Florida 2003.

08135184
A palm tree reaches over the tropical waters of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida 2003.

08135183
A wooden jetty in the tropical waters of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135182
Wetland vegetation reflecting on the water, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135181
Men fishing on a beach just before sunset, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135180
A tree-lined highway leads downtown, Florida, USA 2003.

08135179
Children playing in a town fountain, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135178
Man gutting freshly caught fish on a table in the marina at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135177
Big fish fishing boats moored at the marina at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135176
A swordfish fountain in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2003.

08135175
A tree-lined highway leads off into the distance, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida 2003.

08135174
People fishing from an Intracoastal marker, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA 2002.

08135173
MFV "Nordfjordr" shooting trawl warps while fishing to the north of the shetlands. July 2005.

08135171
MFV "Demares" punching through waves in a rough North Sea. September 2006.

08135169
Beryl Alpha Oil Production Platform, located in the UK sector of the North Sea, approximately 315 kilometres north-east of Aberdeen. August 2006.

08135168
Oil tanker pumping station at the Beryl field in the North Sea. August 2006.

08135167
Beryl Alpha Oil Production Platform, located in the UK sector of the North Sea, approximately 315 kilometres north-east of Aberdeen. August 2006.

08135163
MFV "Demares" retrieving fishing nets in the North Sea. August 2006.

08135162
MFV "Demares" retrieving fishing nets in the North Sea. August 2006.

08135161
MFV "Demares" retrieving fishing nets in the North Sea. August 2006.

08135160
MFV "Demares" retrieving fishing nets in the North Sea. August 2006.

08135156
MFV "Demares" heading through heavy weather in the North Sea. September 2005.

08135154
MFV "Demares" in heavy weather on the North Sea. September 2005.

08135153
MFV "Demares" trawling in heavy weather on the North Sea. September 2005.

08135150
MFV "Demares" heading through heavy weather in the North Sea. September 2005.

08135147
MFV "Demares" heading through heavy weather in the North Sea. September 2005.

08135146
MFV "Demares" in heavy weather on the North Sea. September 2005.

08135143
MFV "Demares" heading through heavy weather in the North Sea. September 2005.

08135142
MFV "Demares"encountering heavy weather in the North Sea. September 2005.

08135141
MFV "Demares" trawling through heavy weather on the North Sea. September 2005.

08135140
MFV "Demares" fishing in heavy weather on the North Sea. September 2005.

08135135
MFV "Demares" heading through heavy weather whilst fishing on the North Sea. September 2005.

08135133
Young Red-legged kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) perched on a fishing vessel.

08135132
Red-legged kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) perched on handrail of a fishing vessel.

08135131
MFV "Demares" towing fishing nets for Haddock on the North Sea, September 2005.

08135130
MFV "Demares" pair trawling for Haddock on the Bressay Bank, North Sea, September 2005.

08135129
Two vessels laying pipelines in the North Sea, June 2006.

08135128
Two vessels laying pipelines in the North Sea, June 2006.

08135127
Seagulls surround the Inverness-registered fishing vessel "Tranquility" heading out for the North Sea Haddock fishing grounds, July 2005.

08135125
Seagulls surround the Inverness-registered fishing vessel "Tranquility" heading out for the North Sea Haddock fishing grounds, July 2005.

08135121
Peterhead-registered "Nordfjordr" hauling her fishing net on a calm day on the North Sea, July 2005.

08135120
MFV "Nordfjordr" fishing in calm seas North of the Shetlands in July 2005.

08135119
MFV "Nordfjordr" fishing in calm seas to the North of the Shetlands, July 2005.

08135117
Peterhead registered pair trawl team "Harvester" and "Ocean Harvest" trawling for Cod and Haddock 40 miles North of the Shetland Isles, Scotland, July 2005. Property Released.

08135115
Fishing vessel "Nordfjordr" during fishing operations to the North of the Shetland Isles, Scotland, July 2004.

08135114
Fishing vessel "Nordfjordr" preparing to shoot its fishing nets during trawling operations to the North of the Shetland Isles, Scotland, July 2004.

08135112
MFV "Excel", a fishing vessel at sea trawling for Prawns. April 2005.

08135111
MV "Excel", a prawn fishing vessel out at sea. June 2005.

08135110
Prawn fishing vessel, MFV "Watchful". April 2005.

08135108
Crew of "K-challenge" celebrating their win over "Alinghi". They were the first team to beat "Alinghi" after 31 victories in 2005. Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily. 4th October 2005.

08135106
Prada's "Luna Rossa Challenge", the Italian entry into the 32nd America's Cup, racing during Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily. 3rd October 2005.

08135105
"Alinghi" sailing in the choppy seas, Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily. 3rd October 2005.

08135104
"K-Challenge" in a squall during Louis Vuitton Act 8 in Trapani, Sicily. 3rd October 2005.

08135102
Spinnaker drop onboard "Victory Challenge", Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, October 2005.

08135100
"BMW Oracle Racing" racing in windy conditions during Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 1st September 2005.

08135099
"BMW Oracle Racing" racing in windy conditions during Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 1st September 2005.

08135098
"BMW Oracle Racing" rounding the mark during Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 1st September 2005.

08135091
Racing in windy conditions, Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 1st September 2005.

08135087
"BMW Oracle Racing" racing in windy conditions, Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 2005.

08135086
"BMW Oracle Racing" racing in windy conditions, Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 2005.

08135084
"BMW Oracle Racing" racing in windy conditions, Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 2005.

08135081
"BMW Oracle" and "K-Challenge" racing in Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 1st September, 2005.

08135078
"Oracle BMW" racing team in a very choppy sea. Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 30th September 2005.

08135077
Bowman of "Oracle BMW" racing team signalling. Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 30th September 2005.

08135073
"Oracle BMW" racing team in a very choppy sea. Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 30th September 2005.

08135072
"Oracle BMW" racing team in a very choppy sea. Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 30th September 2005.

08135070
"Oracle BMW" racing team in a very choppy sea. Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 30th September 2005.

08135068
Chris Dickson steering "Oracle BMW" in a very choppy sea, Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 30th Septemebr 2005.

08135067
"United Internet Team Germany" sailing in a very choppy sea, Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 30th September 2005.

08135066
Emirates "Team New Zealand" rounding up for a tack during Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 2005.

08135065
"K-Challenge" and Emirates "Team New Zealand" racing in Louis Vuitton Act 8, Trapani, Sicily, 29th September 2005. "K-Challenge" won the match.

08135062
Trapani harbour under an orange sunset, Sicily, Italy, 2005.

08135061
A cruise ship moored at night off Trapani, Sicily, 2005.

08135060
Trapani harbour under a pink sunset, Sicily, Italy, 2005.

08135059
The "Amerigo Vespucci" tall ship, moored alongside the quay in Trapani Harbour, Sicily, 2005. ^^^She is a tall ship of the Marina Militare (Italian navy), named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This vessel is a school ship used by Italian Army to train the new sailors. Her home port is Livorno, Italy.

08135058
The "Amerigo Vespucci" tall ship, moored alongside the quay in Trapani Harbour, Sicily, 2005. ^^^She is a tall ship of the Marina Militare (Italian navy), named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This vessel is a school ship used by Italian Army to train the new sailors. Her home port is Livorno, Italy.

08135057
Neist Point Lighthouse on the rugged cliffs of the west coast of Skye, Scotland.

08135056
Misty reflection on Lake Coniston at dawn, Lake District, Cumbria, England.

08135055
Old tree, allegedly struck by lightning at Loch a chroisg, Achnasheen, Scotland.

08135054
Slow exposure of a fishing boat leaving Burghead Harbour on a summer evening in Moray, Scotland.

08135053
Woodland veil in spring. Oakwood, Elgin, Moray, Scotland.

08135047
Ridge-top footpath over the Horns of Alligin, Torridon, Highlands, Scotland.

08135044
Sapphire pools in summer at Cannich, Glen Cannich, Highlands, Scotland.

08135041
Autumnal grasses on Dava Moor, Lochindorb, near Carrbridge, Scotland.

08135038
Castle Stalker on the west coast of Scotland.

08135037
Barnacles and boulders on the banks of the outspill of The Little Gruinard river. Gruinard Bay, North west coast, Scotland.

08135034
Winter spindrift at Braemar at sunset. Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

08135033
Barnacles and boulders on the banks of the outspill of The Little Gruinard river. Gruinard Bay, North west coast, Scotland.

08135032
Mist over Coniston Water before dawn. Lake District, Cumbria, England.

08135031
Mist over Coniston Water before dawn. Lake District, Cumbria, England.

08135029
Dawn at Corgaff Castle in Lecht, Aberdeenshire, on a January morning.

08135028
Duncansby Stacks, John O Groats, North Scotland.

08135027
Sunlit oak tree on lake at Buttermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England.

08135026
Neist Point Lighthouse on the rugged cliffs of the west coast of Skye, Scotland.

08135012
"K-Challenge" and "BMW Oracle Racing" manoeuvring during the pre-start sequence in the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts off Trapani, Sicily.

08135008
A crewmember being winched up the mast of IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Trapani, Sicily.

08135007
"K-Challenge" and "BMW Oracle Racing" during the pre-start sequence in the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts off Trapani, Sicily.

08135005
French IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", following "Victory Challenge" away from the start line during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Trapani, Sicily.

08135000
A crewmember is winched up the mast of French IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts 8 and 9, Trapani, Sicily.

08134999
"K-Challenge" signalling a protest on the start line alongside the American IACC yacht, "BMW Oracle Racing", during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Trapani, Sicily.

08134998
The helmsman's view as "K-Challenge" chase Swedish IACC yacht, "Victory Challenge" during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Trapani, Sicily.

08134997
The tactican on French IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", studying his on board laptop during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Trapani, Sicily.

08134995
Fishing boats up out of the water, Trapani, Sicily, 2005.

08134992
The bowman and mid-bow work together during the final stages of a spinnaker hoist on Italian IACC yacht, "+39", during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134989
Gilles Martin-Raget at the Louis Vuitton Cup Acts, Malmo, Sweden, 3rd September 2005.

08134986
Two palm trees on sandy beach, Antigua, Caribbean.

08134985
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134984
Young Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst plants in Lake Como, Italy

08134983
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134982
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134981
Young Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst plants in Lake Como, Italy.

08134980
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134979
A young Perch (Perca fluviatilis) camouflaged amongst reeds in Lake Como, Italy.

08134978
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134977
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134976
Young Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst plants in Lake Como, Italy.

08134975
Young Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst plants in Lake Como, Italy.

08134974
Perch (Perca fluviatilis) in the reeds in Lake Como, Italy.

08134973
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134972
Close up of an adult Perch (Perca fluviatilis) in the reeds in Lake Como, Italy.

08134971
Young Perch (Perca fluviatilis) in Lake Como, Italy.

08134970
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134969
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134968
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134967
Freshwater perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst reeds, Lake Como, Italy.

08134966
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134965
Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst reeds in Lake Como, Italy

08134964
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134963
Stonefish (Synanceja sp) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134962
Stonefish (Synanceja sp.) at night off Safaga, Egypt in the Red Sea.

08134961
Freshwater perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst reeds, Lake Como, Italy.

08134960
Stonefish (Synanceja sp.) at night off Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea.

08134959
Stonefish (Synanceja sp.) at night off Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea.

08134958
Young freshwater Perch (Perca fluviatilis), Lake Como, Italy.

08134957
Stonefish (Synanceja sp.) at night off Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea.

08134890
Bahamian fishing boat races off the coast Nassau, Bahamas 2002,

08134889
Bonefish Bill in a baseball cap and sunglasses sitting on a bench, on the island of Bimini, Bahamas

08134888
Bonefish Bill sits on a bench with his fingers touching, on the island of Bimini, Bahamas 1998.

08134887
Bonefish Bill sits on a bench with his hands on his knees, on the island of Bimini, Bahamas 1998.

08134886
Woman helming Swan 36 "Eolo", as her partner watches on. The couple are cruising Tampa Bay on the west coast of Florida, USA 2003. Model released.

08134885
Couple cruising Tampa Bay on the west coast of Florida, USA, on their Swan 36 "Eolo" 2003. Model released.

08134884
Woman standing on the foredeck of Swan 36 "Eolo", as it cruises Tampa Bay on the west coast of Florida, USA 2003. Model Released.

08134883
Swan 36 "Eolo" cruises Tampa Bay on the west coast of Florida, USA 2003.

08134882
Swan 36 "Eolo" cruises Tampa Bay on the west coast of Florida, USA 2003. Model Released.

08134881
Woman helming a Swan 36 "Eolo", as her partner watches on. The couple are cruising Tampa Bay on the west coast of Florida, USA 2003.

08134880
Woman helming a Swan 36 "Eolo" in Tampa Bay on the west coast of Florida, USA 2003. Model released.

08134879
Women riding on a jetski close to their anchored superyacht "Carib Queen" in Biscayne Bay, South Miami, Florida, USA. Model released 2003.

08134878
Guests relaxing on the foredeck of superyacht "Carib Queen" as she motors through Biscayne Bay, South Miami, Florida, USA 2003.

08134877
Superyacht "Carib Queen" powers through Biscayne Bay, South Miami, Florida, USA 2003.

08134876
Guests relaxing on the foredeck of superyacht "Carib Queen" as she sails through Biscayne Bay, South Miami, Florida, USA 1998.

08134852
"Amer Sport 1" during the Volvo Ocean Race, Dec 4 2001.^^^ Amer Sport 1 arrives into Sydney in fifth place at the end of Leg 2, Cape Town-Sydney.

08134851
"Amer Sport 1" broaches off Sydney Australia during the Volvo Ocean Race, Dec 4 2001. ^^^ The boat finishes in fifth place at the end of Leg 2, Cape Town-Sydney.

08134849
"SEB" races towards Hobart on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-02.

08134843
Live-aboard dive vessel at anchor in the Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia.

08134842
Freediver swimming with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis / plagiodon), Bahamas Bank, Caribbean.

08134840
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hawaii.

08134839
Island of Maui visible behind palm tree touching the ocean off Molokai, Hawaii.

08134838
Alcyonarian coral and diver, the Coral Sea, Australia. Model released.

08134837
Diver and submersible on the sea bed, Hawaii.

08134836
Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) and a remora (Echeneis naucrates), Indonesia.

08134835
Kaanapali Beach from the Sheraton Hotel, Maui, Hawaii.

08134834
Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) spyhopping, with parasites visible, Hawaii.

08134833
Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) and cleaner wrasse, Indonesia.

08134831
Two deck decompression chambers on a commercial dive boat, Oahu, Hawaii.

08134829
Sea kayaks on Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii.

08134828
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis / plagiodon), Bahamas.

08134825
Tail fluke of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hawaii.

08134824
Diver with green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Indonesia. Model released.

08134823
Diver with green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Maui, Hawaii. Model released.

08134821
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) on Muricella soft coral fans, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134819
Schooling bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Malaysia.

08134818
Remora / suckerfish / sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) on a tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus), Indonesia.

08134817
Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira), Hawaii.

08134815
Pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) over a sandy seabed on the Bahamas Bank.

08134814
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis / plagiodon), Bahamas.

08134813
Sea shells for sale in a small village in Malaysia.

08134812
Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus), with head under rock, Indonesia.

08134811
Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis / plagiodon), Bahamas.

08134810
Eggs can be seen through the translucent flesh of this alcyonarian coral (Dendronephthya sp.), Indonesia.

08134809
Tube feet of a seastar / starfish (Echinaster callosus), Indonesia.

08134808
Diver at a cavern entrance in Hawaii. Model released.

08134807
Painted spiny lobster (Panulirus versicolor), Indonesia.

08134806
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis / plagiodon), swimming at the surface, Bahamas.

08134805
Pair of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis / plagiodon), swimming at the surface, Bahamas.

08134803
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis / plagiodon), Bahamas.

08134802
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) being cleaned by surgeonfish, Hawaii.

08134801
Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) on the Bahamas Bank.

08134798
Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) on the Bahamas Bank.

08134795
Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) on the Bahamas Bank.

08134794
Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) on the Bahamas Bank.

08134792
Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) against the clear blue waters of the Bahamas Bank.

08134790
Three Atlantic bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), over a sandy seabed on the Bahamas Bank.

08134789
Three Atlantic bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), swimming at the surface on the Bahamas Bank.

08134786
Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) over a sandy seabed on the Bahamas Bank.

08134784
Pair of Atlantic bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) on the Bahamas Bank.

08134783
Pair of Atlantic bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), swimming in close contact, on the Bahamas Bank.

08134781
Pair of Atlantic bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), on the Bahamas Bank.

08134779
Pod of Atlantic bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) on the Bahamas Bank.

08134778
Pod of Atlantic bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) on the Bahamas Bank.

08134777
Two Pacific / Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata) jumping, Hawaii.

08134776
Pacific / Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) jumping, Hawaii.

08134775
Two snorkelers over reef sheer drop-off, Sipidan Island, Malaysia. Model released.

08134767
Haleakala silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum), endemic to the slopes around Maui's dormant volcano, with horse riders on trail, Hawaii. Model released.

08134766
Horse riders on trail out of Haleakala Crater, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii. Model released.

08134765
Horse riders on trail out of Haleakala Crater, Maui's dormant volcano, stopping to look at the endemic Haleakala silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum), Hawaii. Model released.

08134764
Horse riders on trail out of Haleakala Crater, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii. Model released.

08134763
Hiker standing on top of an old lava flow, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Model released.

08134762
Lava flow on the south end of the Big Island, Hawaii.

08134761
Fiddler crab (Uca sp.) showing enlarged claw in the mangroves, Indonesia.

08134759
Hale'O Lono Harbor on the southwest coast of the island of Molokai, Hawaii.

08134758
Sunrise at Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii.

08134757
Rainbow as rain storm approaches a small island in Palau, Micronesia.

08134756
Couple and bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134755
Scuba divers snorkeling over shallow wreck, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134754
Helicopter filming tow-in surfer at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134753
Helicopters filming tow-in surfers at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134752
Helicopter filming tow-in surfer at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134751
Helicopter filming Laird Hamilton at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134749
Helicopter filming Laird Hamilton at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134748
Tow-in surfers attempting to launch jetski at Maliko Gulch for surfing at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134747
A tow-in surfer attempting to get out of Maliko Gulch for some big surf at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134746
A tow-in surfer and jetski at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui. Hawaii.

08134745
Helicopter filming tow-in surfer at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii, with jetskier pulling another surfer into the next wave in the top of the frame.

08134744
Helicopter filming tow-in surfing at Peahi (Jaws) off Maui, Hawaii.

08134743
Pineapple fields on Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains in the distance, Maui, Hawaii.

08134742
Kaanapali Beach, Black Rock and the island of Molokai from Maui, Hawaii.

08134741
Lava flow, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii.

08134740
Couple with snorkel equipment on Yahoo Beach, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134739
Sun cabanas on Kaanapali Beach facing the island of Lanai from Maui, Hawaii.

08134738
Commercial diver's hard hat helmet and suface supply hoses, Oahu, Hawaii.

08134737
Commercial hard hat diver's helmit with lights, Oahu, Hawaii.

08134736
Colorful gorgonian coral fan, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134735
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), swimming through arch in coral reef, Sipidan, Malaysia. Digital composite.

08134734
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on coral reef, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134733
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) feeding on coral reef, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134732
Alcyonarian coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Malaysia.

08134731
Mating green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134730
Male and female green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) mating, pursued by another male biting at his fins, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134729
Manta ray (Manta birostris) feeding at night off the Big Island, Hawaii.

08134725
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and the island of Mabul, Malaysia. Digital Composite.

08134724
Big fin reef / Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana), male, Hawaii.

08134720
Big fin reef / Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana), male in the foreground, Hawaii.

08134719
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Sipidan, Malaysia.

08134718
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Sipidan, Malaysia.

08134717
Unknown species of fish in larval stage, hiding behind a ctenophore (comb jelly), Indonesia.

08134716
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawaii.

08134714
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawaii.

08134713
Lobate comb jelly (Ocyropsis maculata), Indonesia.

08134712
Big fin reef / Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) eating shrimp, Indonesia.

08134711
Big fin reef / Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana), eating shrimp, Indonesia.

08134710
Papua jellyfish (Mastigias papua), Indonesia.

08134709
Giant / Commerson's frogfish (Antennarius commerson) on green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) on shipwreck, Hawaii.

08134708
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawaii.

08134707
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), Palau, Micronesia.

08134706
Jellyfish (Cephea cephea), Palau, Micronesia.

08134705
Manta ray (Manta birostris), with remora swimming under its belly, Palau, Micronesia.

08134703
Jellyfish (Anthomedusae), British Columbia, Canada.

08134702
Underwater view of a wave breaking over a reef in Hawaii.

08134701
Comb jelly (Ctenophora), Hawaii.

08134700
Jellyfish / Hydromedusa (potentially of the order Narcomedusae and of the family Cuninidae).

08134698
Common reef / Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) releasing ink cloud in an attempt to escape scuba diver, Hawaii.

08134697
Big fin reef / oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana), Malaysia.

08134696
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting on black coral (Antipatharia), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134694
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming through school of Bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134693
Schooling Bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) and Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Sipidan, Malaysia.

08134692
Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134691
Five-lined cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134690
Parasitic isopods (Nerocila sp.) on slenderspine mojarra (Gerres acinaces), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134688
Cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134687
Two commensal shrimp (Periclimenes venustus) on Beaded sea anemone (Heteractis aurora), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134686
Moray eel (Gymnothorax sp.), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134685
Pipefish (Siokunichthys nigrolineatus) on Heliofungia mushroom corals, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134684
Spotted porcupinefish / blowfish / balloonfish / globefish (Diodon hystrix), with table-coral behind, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134681
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) on Muricella soft coral fans, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134680
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) on Muricella soft coral fans, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134679
Common / Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) resting on flower soft coral (Xenia sp.), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134678
Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa). The brown oval objects are acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp.), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134674
Stonefish (Synanceia / Synanceja verrucosa), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134673
Stargazer (Uranoscopus chinensis) buried in sand, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134672
Stargazer (Uranoscopus chinensis), burying itself in sand after being disturbed, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134671
Stargazer (Uranoscopus chinensis) camouflaged on seabed, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134670
Coral grouper / hind (Cephalopholis miniata), with cleaner shrimp inspecting its eye for parasites, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134668
Scarlet cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) looking for parasites on Coral grouper / hind (Cephalopholis miniata), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134667
Cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting mouth of Yellow edged / margin moray eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134666
Cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting Yellow edged / margin moray eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134665
Cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) scouring a Yellow edged / margin moray eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) for parasites, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134664
Scarlet cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) looking for parasites on Coral grouper / hind (Cephalopholis miniata), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134663
Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) looking for parasites on Coral grouper / hind (Cephalopholis miniata). A Scarlet cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) can be seen waiting for its turn below, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134661
Scarlet cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) looking for parasites on Coral grouper / hind (Cephalopholis miniata), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134660
Shoal of Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum), grazing on live coral, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134658
Close-up of eye stalks and antennae of hermit crab (Dardanus lagopodes), Malaysia.

08134657
Pair of Sea urchin / Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani), clearing a section of fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium) of tube feet and spines where they live unharmed, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134656
False / Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134655
Ringed / Banded pipefish (Doryrhamphus dactylioporus), mature male, brooding clutch of unprotected eggs on its underside, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134654
Pair of Ornate ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), Mabul Island, Malaysia

08134648
Juvenile spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134647
Juvenile Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134645
Fingered dragonet (Dactylopus dactylopus) with Flying gunard behind, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134644
Two adult Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) searching head of Crocodile fish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) for parasites, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134643
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), juvenile, searching Guineafowl puffer (Arothron meleagris) for parasites, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134642
Black-saddled toby (Canthigaster amboinensis), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134641
Hairy squat lobster (Lauria slagiani) on Barrel sponge (Xestospongia genus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134639
Regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134635
Peach anthias (Anthias / Pseudanthias dispar), male, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134634
Peach anthias (Anthias / Pseudanthias dispar), male, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134633
Red-cheeked / Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii), Malaysia.

08134632
Peach anthias (Anthias / Pseudanthias dispar), male, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134628
Bigeye emperor (Monotaxis grandoculis), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134623
Pearlscale angelfish (Centropyge vrolikii), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134622
Tailspot squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134618
Coral / pixy hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134611
Pennaceus cone (Conus pennaceus), Hawaii.

08134610
Oriental flying gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis), Hawaii.

08134599
Reef / Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), Hawaii.

08134597
Tinker's butterflyfish (Chaetodon tinkeri), Hawaii.

08134596
Saddleback butterflyfish (Chaetodon ephippium), Hawaii.

08134595
Common reef / day octopus (Octopus cyanea), Hawaii.

08134592
Coral reef with Soft coral (Alcyonacea sp.) and schooling Yellow sweepers (Pempheris ransonneti), Indonesia.

08134591
Yellow banded pipefish (Doryrhamphus pessuliferus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134590
Porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) on a bed of pale green anemone, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134589
Starry puffer (Arothron stellatus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134588
Close up of a tube coral (Tubastraea faulkneri) polyp with tentacles extended, taken at night, Indonesia.

08134586
Striped triplefin (Helcogramma striata) on tubastraea coral, Indonesia.

08134585
Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion percula) in anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Indonesia.

08134584
Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion percula) in anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Indonesia.

08134583
Lyretail anthias / basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), Indonesia.

08134581
Two spotted garden eels (Heteroconger hassi), with heads out of the sand, Indonesia.

08134580
Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri), Hawaii.

08134579
Bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), Hawaii.

08134578
Schooling milletseed / lemon butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris), endemic to Hawaii.

08134577
Common reef / day octopus (Octopus cyanea), Hawaii.

08134576
Lined sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lineatus) with cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) in its mouth, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134574
Common reef / day octopus (Octopus cyanea), Hawaii.

08134573
Circular batfish / spadefish (Platax orbicularis), on the wreck of the St. Anthony, Maui, Hawaii.

08134569
Whitemouth moray eel (Gymnothorax meleagris) and slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus), Hawaii.

08134568
Hawaiian reef lobster (Enoplometopus occidentalis), on reef, Hawaii.

08134567
Hawaiin longfin / Fairy anthias (Pseudanthias ventralis hawaiiensis), female, endemic to Hawaii.

08134561
Pair of blue ribbon eels (Rhinomuraena quaesita), Indonesia.

08134560
Spine-cheek anemone fish (Premnas biaculeatus), male, amongst bulb-tentacle sea anemone (Entacmaea quadridcolor), Indonesia.

08134558
Coral propagation in protective cages on reef in Palau, Micronesia.

08134557
Giant Pacific octopus (Octopus dofleini), resting on sea-bed, British Columbia, Canada.

08134555
Pale soldierfish (Myripristis hexagona), with parasitic isopod (Nerocila sp) attached to face, Indonesia.

08134554
Pacific / spotted burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus), partly inflated in self-defense, Hawaii.

08134553
Reef scene with bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira), Hawaii.

08134552
Undulated moray eel (Gymnothorax undulatus) with mouth open and gullet stretched as it feeds on a surgeonfish, Hawaii.

08134551
Yellow edged / margin moray eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), feeding on surgeonfish, Hawaii.

08134550
Undulated moray eel (Gymnothorax undulatus), feeding on a surgeonfish, Hawaii.

08134549
Undulated moray eel (Gymnothorax undulatus) with mouth open and gullet stretched as it feeds on a surgeonfish, Hawaii.

08134547
Common / day octopus (Octopus cyanea), Hawaii. Sequence 1/2.

08134546
Stareye parrotfish (Calotomus carolinus) resting on seabed at night, Hawaii.

08134544
Commensal shrimp (Thor amboinensis) on hard coral polyps (Euphyllia ancora), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134543
Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) on soft coral (Alcyonaria sp.), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134542
Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134539
Steinitz shrimp gobies (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) share a burrow with a Snapping shrimp (Alpheus bellulus), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134537
Commensal startfish shrimp (Periclemenes soror) on a seastar (Fromia elegans), Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134536
Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus sp.), male, mouth brooding eggs, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134535
Tiger cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon), male, with eggs in its mouth, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134532
Giant / Commerson's frogfish (Antennarius commersoni), juvenile, on Red slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus), Hawaii.

08134531
Schooling raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) off Oahu, Hawaii. Digital Composite.

08134529
Banded wobbegong shark (Orectolobus ornatus), Australia.

08134527
Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), Hawaii.

08134526
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus), Hawaii.

08134525
Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) with pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Hawaii.

08134524
Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) on reef, juvenile, Hawaii.

08134523
Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) on reef, juvenile, Hawaii.

08134522
Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), Hawaii.

08134521
Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor) with oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), Hawaii.

08134520
Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) with pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Hawaii.

08134519
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) amongst schooling Bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134517
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) and reef, Hawaii.

08134516
Soft coral (Alcyonaria sp.) with diver, Sipidan Island, Malaysia. Model released.

08134515
Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum), with underwater photographer, Sipidan Island, Malaysia. Model released.

08134513
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) with underwater photographer, Sipidan, Malaysia.

08134512
Divers photographing Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Sipidan, Malaysia. Model released.

08134511
Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) and scuba diver, Indonesia. Model released.

08134510
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), with two divers on underwater scooters, Palau, Micronesia.

08134509
Freediver with a speared Mangrove jack / red snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134508
Chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius), with scuba diver, Micronesia. Model released.

08134507
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), with diver using an underwater scooter in the background, Palau, Micronesia. Cuttlefish are predatory carnivorous cephalopods related to squid and octopus. Model released.

08134506
Giant Pacific octopus (Octopus dolfleini), pictured with scuba diver in the waters of British Columbia, Canada. The giant pacific octopus is the largest species of octopus in the world. Model released.

08134505
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), with diver being propelled along with an underwater scooter behind, Palau, Micronesia. Cuttlefish are predatory carnivorous cephalopods related to squid and octopus. Model released.

08134504
Scuba divers on a reef use their fish identification books / cards to identify the tropical fish swimming around them, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134500
Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum), being inspected by a Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134499
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) being cleaned by surgeonfish as it swims along in the shores of Hawaii.

08134498
Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatis narinari) swimming along closely accompanied by reef fish. Hawaii. The spotted eagle ray can reach over six feet in wingspan and is related to sharks.

08134495
Scuba divers use torches to explore a wreck in the sea off Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134493
Scuba divers in shallow water, using their fish identification books / cards to identify the tropical fish swimming around them, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134492
Manta ray (Manta birostris) at night, with divers, off Hawaii's Big Island.

08134491
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), being hand-fed by scuba diver, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134490
Two scuba divers watching giant tridacna clam (Tridacna gigas) at "Clam City", Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134489
Jellyfish (Mastigias papua), with underwater photographer, Micronesia. Model released.

08134488
Ornate ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus). Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134487
Tropical reef fish collector illegally using cyanide to capture uncommon deep water species, Indonesia.

08134485
Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Hawaii

08134484
Divers exploring the Buoy 6 wreck, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134483
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Sipidan, Malaysia.

08134481
Free diver dropping coral on a reef just below the surface of the water in Palau, Micronesia, for coral propagation. Model released.

08134480
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming through school of bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134478
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) breaking coral from reef with its mouth, in search of food, Sipidan Island, Malaysia.

08134477
Divers at entrance to underwater cave, Hawaii. Model released.

08134476
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hawaii.

08134475
Tasselled wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon), Indonesia.

08134474
Commercial hard hat diver working off Oahu, Hawaii. Model released.

08134473
Black coral (Antipatharia) in Blue Hole, with two divers in background with torches, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134471
Free diver hanging in midwater a mile off the Kona Coast in 4,000 feet of water, Hawaii. Model released.

08134470
Pair of Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a sea cucumber, Mabul Island, Malaysia.

08134469
Alcyonarian corals and diver, Indonesia. Model released.

08134464
Pair of blue ribbon eels (Rhinomuraena quaesita) and a diver, Indonesia. Model released.

08134462
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hawaii.

08134461
Manta ray (Manta birostris) at night, with diver, off Hawaii's Big Island.

08134460
Pair of divers watching two jellyfish (Mastigias papua), Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134459
Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) and mother, Hawaii.

08134458
Goldlined squirrelfish (Neoniphon aurolineatus), Hawaii.

08134457
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in cave, watched by diver, Hawaii.

08134454
Schooling bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Malaysia.

08134453
Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) and diver in a cavern in the waters of Hawaii. Model released.

08134452
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), being watched by two divers on underwater scooters, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134451
Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella plagiodon), swimming over sandy seabed with freediver alongside, Bahamas Bank, Caribbean. Model released.

08134450
Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), with pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Hawaii.

08134449
Common reef / day octopus (Octopus cyanea), on coral reef with underwater photographer behind, Hawaii. Model released.

08134444
Manta rays (Manta birostris), watched by divers at night, off Hawaii's Big Island.

08134442
Blackfin barracuda (Sphyraena qenie), schooling, with scuba divers swimming behind, Palau, Micronesia.

08134441
Commercial hard hat diver at work off Oahu, Hawaii. Model released. Model released.

08134440
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in blue Pacific waters of Hawaii.

08134439
Divers exploring the Buoy 6 wreck, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134438
Scuba divers watching two chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius), Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134436
Commercial hard hat diver welding underwater off Oahu, Hawaii. Model released.

08134435
Schooling bigeye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) and divers, Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134433
Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) and photographer, Hawaii. Model released.

08134432
Divers on underwater scooters, with soft coral in Palau, Micronesia. Model released.

08134431
Commercial hard hat diver at work off Oahu, Hawaii. Model released.

08134430
Commercial hard hat diver preparing for a dive, Oahu, Hawaii. Model released.

08134428
Commercial hard hat diver fills lift bags, with blue striped snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) schooling in foreground, Hawaii. Model released.

08134427
Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus), bull male, Hawaii.

08134426
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hawaii.

08134425
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hawaii.

08134424
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hawaii.

08134423
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134422
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134421
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134420
Two Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134419
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134418
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134417
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134416
Man swimming with Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134415
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134414
Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134413
Two pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata), Red Sea off Hurghada, Egypt.

08134412
Second officer taking a sight using a sextant aboard tall ship "Sea Cloud".

08134411
Bowmen battling with foresails aboard classic yacht "Altair".

08134410
Steering wheel and pedestal compass of classic gaff-rigged schooner "Altaïr", designed and built in 1929 by William Fife III.

08134409
Meteorological fax aboard Prince Rainier's yacht "Stalca".

08134408
Miniature square rigger in a glass jug.

08134407
Ropes around fairlead aboard "Orion".

08134406
Interior of classic schooner "Mariette", designed by Nathaniel Herreshoff.

08134405
Paul Goss, skipper of classic yacht "Adix".

08134393
"Sagres", a Portuguese Sailing School ship, on silvery sea.

08134392
Stone jetty at low-tide. Balinabay, Connemara, Ireland.

08134390
Fishing boats in the harbour at Bunbeg, Ireland.

08134377
The mainsail of IACC yacht, "China Team" during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134376
Couple strolling along beach in Talamone, Tuscany, Italy.

08134375
Boats moored in the marina in Formia, Lazio, situated on the west coast of Italy.

08134366
Old part of the port town of Gaeta, Lazio, on the west coast of Italy.

08134364
View of the old part of Lazio town, Italy

08134361
America's Cup challenger, "China Team", racing in Louis Vuitton Act 6, Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005.

08134359
The mastman on Italian IACC yacht, "Luna Rossa Challenge", 'bounces' the spinnaker halyard as the team round a windward mark and head downwind during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134358
The race umpires staying close by in a support boat as the bowman on "Desafio Espanol" checks for an overlap with Italian IACC yacht, "+39", to windward during racing in Louis Vuitton Act 6, off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005.

08134357
French IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", gathering the spinnaker during Louis Vuitton Act 6 in Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 28th August 2005.

08134356
French IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", gathering the spinnaker as they approach the leeward mark during Louis Vuitton Act 6 in Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 2005.

08134354
Italian IACC yacht, "+39", sailing past the twisted tower designed by Galatrava during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134353
IACC team, "BMW Oracle Racing", beating towards the windward mark during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden. ^^^The American team finished the 2005 season ranked 3rd overall in the fleet of 12 boats.

08134350
French IACC team, "K-Challenge", bearing away and preparing for a spinnaker hoist during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134348
"China Team" harden up seconds after starting a match race during Louis Vuitton Act 6 off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005. ^^^They are racing against Italian team "+39".

08134343
The bowman on "Desafio Espanol 2007" signals to his helmsman as the Spanish IACC yacht prepares to 'cross' another competitor during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134341
Prada's "Luna Rossa Challenge" and "BMW Oracle Racing" being craned into the water simultaneously in preparation for the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134339
Italian IACC yacht, "Luna Rossa Challenge" being craned into the water during the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134338
"K-Challenge" team members Sean "Doogie" Couvreux and Teva Plichart attaching a crane's hoist to lifting points on the yacht as they prepare to move the boat from her stand into the water before racing in the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts off Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134337
Sean "Doogie" Couvreux directing the crane driver as the French team move IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", from her stand and into the water before the 2005 Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden.

08134336
Bernard Nivelt, part of the design team supporting French challenger "K-Challenge" for the 2007 America's Cup. January 2006.

08134335
"Alinghi" beating to windward in a long swell during the Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 2005. ^^^"Alinghi" was the 2007 America's Cup defender.

08134331
Crew on "Alinghi" working on a slippery foredeck during the Louis Vuitton Acts in Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 2005. ^^^"Alinghi" was the 2007 America's Cup defender.

08134329
The foredeck crew on French IACC yacht, "K-Challenge", making final preparations for a spinnaker hoist during Louis Vuitton Act 6, off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005.

08134328
The bowman on French International America's Cup Class (IACC) yacht, "K-Challenge", using the forestay for support as the crew prepare for a spinnaker hoist during Louis Vuitton Act 6 off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005.

08134320
"Alinghi" in front of the bridge linking Malmo and Coppenhagen while racing the Louis Vuitton Acts, Malmo, Sweden, 28th August 2005.

08134319
"K-Challenge", French IACC yacht, beating towards the bridge linking Malmo and Coppenhagen while racing the Louis Vuitton Acts, Malmo, Sweden, 28th August 2005.

08134316
"K-Challenge", French International America's Cup Class (IACC) yacht, caught between two squalls as the team prepare to race in Louis Vuitton Act 6, off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 28th August 2005.

08134315
"K-Challenge", French IACC yacht, sailing downwind in front of the bridge linking Malmo and Coppenhagen while racing the Louis Vuitton Acts, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134314
"K-Challenge", French IACC yacht, sailing downwind in front of the bridge linking Malmo and Coppenhagen while racing the Louis Vuitton Acts, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134312
The mainsail on "K-Challenge" twists in strong winds as a squall passes over the French team during Louis Vuitton Act 6 and 7, off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005.

08134311
"K-Challenge" waiting for the second race of the day under a squall during Louis Vuitton Act 6, off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005.

08134310
A squall passing "K-Challenge" as the French team wait for the start of the second race in Louis Vuitton Act 6, off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 28th August 2005.

08134309
"Alinghi" heading to the start line under mainsail followed by her support boats during Louis Vuitton Act 6 and 7, off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005.

08134307
"K-Challenge" and "Alinghi" (SUI75) racing downwind on opposing gybes in Louis Vuitton Act 6 off Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 2005. ^^^"Alinghi" won all 11 races in Act 6 during the 2005 Louis Vuitton match race series. Malmo 28 August

08134306
"K-Challenge" sailing downwind during Louis Vuitton Act 6, Malmo-Skane, Sweden, 28th August 2005. ^^^"K-Challenge" ranked 9th overall in the fleet of 12 IACC yachts at the end of Act 6.

08134305
"K-Challenge" drop their spinnaker while training before Louis Vuitton Acts 6 and 7 in Malmo-Skane, Sweden, August 2005. ^^^"K-Challenge" was the French challenger for the 2007 America's Cup. The team were lying in 6th place overall after Act 7 and finished the 2005 season ranked 7th in a fleet of 12 yachts.

08134302
"K-Challenge" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134300
"Alinghi" and "Shosholoza" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134299
"Alinghi" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134297
"BMW Oracle" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134296
"BMW Oracle" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134293
"Alinghi" and "Shosholoza" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134292
Crew member in the water near a race mark during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134291
"Alinghi" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134289
Crew at the pole end of "Alinghi" during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134288
"Alinghi" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134285
"K-Challenge" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134283
"BMW Oracle" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134282
"Alinghi" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134280
Crew of "+39" team being rescued by the umpires during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134279
Crew of "+39" team being rescued by the umpires during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134278
Italian team "+39" racing during Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134277
French team "K-Challenge" hoisting the spinnaker during racing at Louis Vuitton Act 6 of the 32nd America's Cup, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134276
Chris Dickson, skipper of "Oracle", in Malmo, Sweden for Louis Vuitton Act 6, prelude to the America's Cup, August 2005.

08134275
Jochen Shuemann, helmsman and sailing manager of "Alinghi", defender of the America's Cup, in Malmo, Sweden, for Louis Vuitton Act 6, 2005.

08134274
Francesco de Angelis, the skipper of Prada's "Luna Rossa", in Malmo for Louis Vuitton Act 6, prelude to the America's Cup, August 2005.

08134273
Francesco de Angelis, the skipper of Prada's "Luna Rossa", in Malmo for Louis Vuitton Act 6, prelude to the America's Cup, August 2005.

08134272
"K-Challenge" afterguard Marc, skipper and helmsman Thierry Peponnet, navigator Wouter Verbraak and Hervé Cunningham, during pre-race training for Louis Vuitton Act 6 in Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134271
"K-Challenge" crew Guy Salter and Matt Cornwell on the foredeck ready to hoist the spinnaker during pre-race training for Louis Vuitton Act 6 in Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134269
"K-Challenge" under the crane ready to be put in the water with Prada's "Luna Rossa" already in the water for Louis Vuitton Act 6 in Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134268
All the International America's Cup Class (IACC)boats lined up in their compounds, ready for Louis Vuitton Act 6 in Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134267
"K-Challenge" on the dock with "Luna Rossa" ready to be craned into the water for Louis Vuitton Act 6, Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134266
"K-challenge" training a few days before the start of the Louis Vuitton Act 6 for the America's Cup. Malmo, Sweden, 2005.

08134265
Fife Cutter "Tuiga" during Monaco to Cannes race, Monaco, 1997.

08134264
100ft schooner "Aello Beta" moored in Cannes for the Cannes Regatta, France, 1997.

08134256
Motorboat "Kintore" cruising with staysail set and stabiliser out to windward, Man-O-War, Bahamas, Caribbean, March 1996.

08134255
Dredging barge at work in Hopetown, Bahamas, Caribbean, March 1995.

08134254
Russian Tall Ship "Sedov" in Monaco for the Monaco to Cannes Race. September 1997.

08134253
Classic boats on start line at the Monaco to Cannes Race, Monaco. September 1997.

08134229
Reef on the south of Anegada Island, the only reef-based island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134228
Aerial view of The Dogs (four small islands off Gorda Island), British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134227
Boats moored in Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134226
Papaya tree (Carica papaya) in garden, Guana Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134225
Close-up of hard coral, British Virgin Islands (BVI), West Indies.

08134224
Aerial view of Marina Cay and Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands.

08134220
Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda Island. The yacht club is on accessible by sea and situated on a mile-long, white coral-sand beach on the picturesque North Sound, British Virgin Islands, (BVI).

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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda Island. The yacht club is on accessible by sea and situated on a mile-long, white coral-sand beach on the picturesque North Sound, British Virgin Islands, (BVI).

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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands, (BVI). ^^^The yacht club is on accessible by sea and situated on a mile-long, white coral-sand beach on the picturesque North Sound.

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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda Island. The yacht club is on accessible by sea and situated on a mile-long, white coral-sand beach on the picturesque North Sound, British Virgin Islands, (BVI)

08134214
Ship's lantern at the Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

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Ship's lantern lit at the Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134211
Bitter End Yacht Club looking out over a pristine sea, Virgin Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134210
Staircase leading into a resort cottage on Guana Island, a private island resort, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134208
Boats moored in Sopers Hole Wharf and Marina, Tortola Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134207
Boats moored in Sopers Hole Wharf and Marina, Tortola Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134206
Boats moored in Sopers Hole Wharf and Marina, Tortola Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134201
Channel between Scrub Island and Great Camanoe, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134200
Aerial view of the channel between Scrub Island and Great Camanoe, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134199
Marina Cay and Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134197
Aerial view of Ginger Island in the foreground with Cooper Island behind, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134196
Aerial view of Ginger Island in the foreground with Cooper Island behind, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134195
The Baths, Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134194
The Baths, Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134193
Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134191
Aerial view over Spanish Town on Gorda Island, home to the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134190
Palm trees at White Bay, Guana Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134189
Close-up of brain coral, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134187
Yachts moored in Road Town Marina, Tortola Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134186
A tourist deep sea fishing boat moored alongside the pier at Marina Cay, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134185
North coast of Anegada Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134184
Yacht at Sandy Cay, Jost Van Dyke Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134182
Aerial view of Eustacia Island on the north east end of Gorda Island near Saba rock in the North Sound, British Virgin Islands, BVI

08134181
Sandy Cay beach, Jost Van Dyke Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134180
White Bay, Jost Van Dyke Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134177
Mark Turner, business partner of Ellen MacArthur, Managing Director of Offshore Challenges and the OC Group.

08134176
King Juan Carlos I of Spain.

08134175
View of Chesil beach and causeway, looking north from Portland, Dorset, England.

08134173
180ft yacht "Adele" sailing in Norway June/July, 2005.^^^ Adele is a 180-foot Andre Hoek designed yacht, built by Vitters Shipyard, Holland, and owned by Jan-Eric Osterlund. Her maiden voyage took her to the Lofoten Islands in the Arctic Circle. Non editorial uses must be cleared individually.

08134161
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 Shipyard. Swedish Osterlund has built his dream yacht for exploration to remote regions such as this.

08134157
Naming ceremony of 180ft Hoek Design Superyacht "Adele" in Marstrand, Sweden. ^^^ Adele is 180 foot Andre Hoek design, built by Vitters Shipyard, Holland, and owned by Jan-Eric Osterlund. Her maiden voyage took her to Norway and Spitsbergen.

08134156
180ft "Adele" in Norway's scenic Lofoten Islands in the Arctic Circle.^^^ Adele is a 180-foot Andre Hoek designed yacht, built by Vitters Shipyard, Holland, and owned by Jan-Eric Osterlund. Non editorial uses must be cleared individually.

08134154
Italy's challenger for the 2003 America's Cup, Prada's "Luna Rossa Challenge", lost Race 4 of the 2002 Louis Vuitton Cup after dropping her spinnaker in the water, Auckland, New Zealand.

08134152
Anegada Island, the only coral atoll in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134151
The Pier of Anegada Reef Hotel at sunset, Anegada Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134150
The Pier of Anegada Reef Hotel, Anegada, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134149
The One Love bar and grill in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke (JV Dyke) Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134148
The One Love bar and grill in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke (JV Dyke) Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134147
Shells decorate the walls of Stress Free Bar and Restaurant in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke (JV Dyke) Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134146
Shells decorate the walls of Stress Free Bar and Restaurant in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke (JV Dyke) Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134144
The coast at Bubbling pool, Jost Van Dyke Island (JV Dyke), British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134143
Lobster fisherman holding lobsters on board boat, Anegada Island, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134140
Man preparing lobsters on Anegada, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134139
Yachts moored in Road Town Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134138
Yacht cruising the coast of Marina Cay, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134137
Sports fishing boats tied up alongside pier and fuel station at Marina Cay, British Virgin Islands (BVI).

08134136
Yachts and a large, luxury fishing boat moored alongside the pier and fuel station at Marina Cay, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134134
The Gunner's Tavern sign, Marina Cay, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134133
Sports fishing boats tied up alongside the fuel dock on the pier at Marina Cay, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134131
Yachts moored at Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134130
Yachts moored beside the fuel dock at Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI)

08134129
Starfish (Asteroidea) seen through a small wave on the surface of the water.

08134127
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, jumping over a fishing boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134125
Kitesurfer, Cindy Mosey, jumping over a local fishing boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134123
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, sliding a local fishing boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134122
Traditional sailing boat and a kitesurfer, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134121
Kitesurfer taking part in the Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134120
A kitesurfer crossing the pass of the Diable, recognizable by its lighthouse, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134119
Spectator and assistance boats arriving at l'iles aux Cerfs with the lunch, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134118
Kitesurfer, Patrick Deveau, playing on some waves over the reef on his way to l'ile aux Cerfs, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134117
Cesar Portas kitesurfing during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134116
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, joins Patrick Deveau and Laurent Lebolloch for a pitstop on l'ile Flamand just next to the reef, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134115
Kitesurfers on l'ile Flamand, it is half way along the downwind leg and provides a good oppotunity for a break, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134114
Kitesurfers, Sky Solbach, Cindy Mosey, Gaby Steindl and Cesar Portas, signing autographs at the Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves. The Sunday freestyle competition is judged by Sky Solbach, Cindy Mosey, Gaby Steindl and Cesar Portas.

08134113
Kitesurfers and a traditional fishing boat out on the lagoon, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134112
Kitesurfer, Patrick Deveau, one of Mauritius' very best wave riders, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134111
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, jumping over a fishing boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134110
Kitesurfer performing stunt beside a boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134109
Kitesurfer Cesar Portas jumping over a fishing boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134108
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, signing autographs at the Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves. The Sunday freestyle competition is judged by Sky Solbach, Cindy Mosey, Gaby Steindl and Cesar Portas.

08134107
Kitesurfers, Patrick Deveau and Laurent Lebolloch, stop on l'ile Flamand just next to the reef, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134106
Kitesurfer Cindy Mosey in the lagoon, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134102
A kitesurfer crossing the pass of the Diable which is recognizable by its lighthouse, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134101
Kitesurfer Cesar Portas performing a stunt, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134100
Kitesurfer Cindy Mosey jumping over a fishing boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134099
A kitesurfer crossing the pass of the Diable very recognizable by its lighthouse, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134098
Kitesurfer Cesar Portas joins Patrick Deveau and Laurent Lebolloch on a pit stop on l'ile Flamand just next to the reef, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134097
Kitesurfer Cesar Portas joins Patrick Deveau and Laurent Lebolloch on a pit stop on l'ile Flamand just next to the reef, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134096
Kitesurfer Cesar Portas joins Patrick Deveau and Laurent Lebolloch on a pit stop on l'ile Flamand just next to the reef, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134095
Traditional fishing boat sailing in the lagoon during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005.

08134094
Kitesurfers Gabi Steindl and Ceasar Portas on the Shandrani Hotel beach, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134093
Kitesurfers crossing the pass of the Diable, very recognizable by its lighthouse, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134092
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134089
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, performing a stunt during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134088
Traditional fishing boat sailing in the lagoon during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005.

08134087
Traditional fishing boat sailing in the lagoon during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005.

08134086
Kitesurfers flying kites from the beach during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134085
Traditional fishing boat sailing in the lagoon during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134084
Traditional fishing boat sailing in the lagoon during Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134083
Kitesurfers arriving at the pass of the Diable lighthouse, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

08134082
Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, performing a stunt, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

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Kitesurfer, Cesar Portas, performing a stunt, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

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Kitesurfer, Cindy Mosey performing a stunt, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

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Kitesurfer, Cindy Mosey performing a stunt, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.

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** Kitesurfer, Cindy Mosey, jumping over a fishing boat, Shandrani Kitesurf Event, Mauritius, 2005. ^^^Every year since 2002 the Shandrani Hotel in Mauritius has held a popular kitesurfing event within the bounds of the beautiful and unspoilt lagoon in the Indian Ocean. The most popular race during the event takes competitors 22KM downwind from the Shandrani Hotel to Isle aux Cerfs (Stag Island) on the east coast, through the largest and most stunning part of the lagoon. The race takes about 3 hours with various breaks on the small sandbanks along the lagoon and opportunities to perform stunts over the waves.