Trial Run by psyoshida
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I have been around water and boats all my life. Even now I live on an island in a house on the water, however I am not a sailor, but a landlover. My brother on the other hand, built his first sailboat with my Grandfather when he was 10. He spent his summers at sailing camp in Cape Cod. His dream was to circumnavigate the globe in a sailboat.
To realize his dream he bought a Swan 65 foot sailboat. He refurbished the whole ship including new sails, colors (green and white), teak decks, interiors, new paint, ice maker, radar, etc, and renamed her Ichiban. Ichiban means "Number One" in Japanese, appropriate since it was the first hull design of that type that Swan made.
Off he sailed to go island hopping with his wife and crew. I was invited along but elected to fly to their next destination, Bermuda for a 2 week stay. They moored at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton. One day an old British gentleman who was moored several slips down, dropped by for a chat and he asked if Ichiban used to be called "Shambala"? My brother answered "Yes, it was". I was totally amazed that after all that had been done to the ship and the years that had passed he still recognized her. I was VERY impressed! I guess when you know something well enough, you know it, no matter what cosmetic changes take place.
What triggered this memory for me, was this ship, the Shamrock III. I wanted to read more about her race with "Reliance" in the America's Cup race of 1903. After reading all about the differences in designs, sizes, water lines, etc and looking at pictures of both ships, I could not tell the difference between them. They looked identical. Obviously, I am no match for the man in Bermuda.
A New York Times article written the day before the race mentioned that both ships were towed to Sandy Hook to their mooring for a final preparatory spin before the race.
This picture is my vision of Shamrock III's trial run before her defeat in New York in 1903 with a score of 3-0. It was the last race for ships of this "extreme" design.
Thanks to Don Webster (London224) for this beautiful sailing vessel available at C3D.
Thanks to all for your wonderful and generous comments on my last scene "Tornado". To those who asked, yes they do make it away from the tornado. I always like happy endings.
Comments (72)
eekdog
thought it was a photo my friend, would be super on my wall behind my couch. bet you enjoy where you live.
Faemike55
I actually thought you posted a fantastic and beautiful photograph - I love sailing ships and this one is a beauty I love your story of your brother's boat! Very beautiful work
brycek
Absolutely Beautiful..nice work!!
sandra46
wonderful piece of art!
EricofSD
Tremendous work, good job.
JohnDelaquiox
Fantastic scene!
Seahorse
Wow - this is so beautiful!!!! Fantastic work with Vue & Don's model!!!!!
mgtcs
This is another masterpiece my friend, marvelous water effects and atmosphere, splendid realism, Very well conceived and realized as usual, loved it my friend, congratulations!
wrpspeed
fantastic scene
mickeyrony
Hummm... It look like a photo lol... You made a genial work full of passions Tanks to share ((5++))
adorety
That really is a nice and detailed model. And you showcase it beautifully in this seafaring image. Absolutely beautiful work. Very photographic.
jp3319
Excellent realism here. Love the water (not easy to achieve that effect in Vue.) Great story, and History!
boobunny
The water and waves looks great. Nice image.
Ken _Gilliland
Nice work
Kindredsoul
wow excellent done on the water!!
London224
Wonderful to see this lovely depiction of Shamrock III using my model. Your fine composition reminds me that I should go back and finish my canvas effort. Wonderful work on the waves btw. Nice writeup and thanks for the mention.
claude19
S.P.L.E.N.D.I.D. work ! Great composition and talent ! Thanks for your story !
Richardphotos
very interesting story and such realism
jocko500
wow this is a ship here. hope your brother did sail around the world. may not been in 90 days but in many years.
0rest4wicked
Did quite a bit of sailing as a teenager on up till my mid twenties but have not been in at least twenty plus years. Nothing like being out there, miss it from time to time. This is a most extraordinary image!
zangetsu4art
Fantastic job!! I liked the story from your childhood memories. The water and boat in this scene looks so lifelike. You upgraded your Vue right? Haha, makes me want to upgrade. lol. Thank you for your kind words on my crow upload. XD
cricke49
bravo, i am an ex-sailor, love sailing, the center mast on this one is so tall and the sail must have been gigantic! i too thought was a photograph! excellent vue render! ride, captain, ride!:)*5
DennisReed
Magnificent Art! My Dream too, sadly unfulfilled!
wysiwig
A stunning work of art! I so envy your brother. I had similar dreams when I was much younger. But such things must be done when you are young. As you age your energy level declines. Now days I travel by commercial jet.
Mondwin
Amazing and fabulous piece my friend!!!Bravissimo as usual!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
odile
What a fantastic scene. All the beauty of sailing is in your picture. The sails are so perfectly set and the sea, a beauty!
Roywig
Patty, I am always amazed at your images in Vue but this one is a winner!! After reading your story I was stunned to see this was not a photo of the boat on your living room wall but a Vue masterpiece! How you come up with images like this I don't know. What I do know is I love viewing them.
jayfar
This is a fantastically superb image and a great story.
fallen21
Wonderfully done!
neoexcello
A very fun tale to read. Love finding out things about my friends here at renderosity. Gorgeous composition, Patty. I especially love that splash on the bow and all the detail on that forward sail.