On Monday, September 3rd, I hosted a private on-the-water workshop out of Chance, Maryland to photograph the 58th Annual Skipjack Races. In my boat, we were able to capture multiple angles on the Chesapeake Bay's most iconic wooden workboats. The Ida May captained by Shawn Ridgley won first place.
A crew member on the Rebecca T. Ruark prepares the jib
Skipjacks tack around the 16-buoy in Tangier Sound to head south on the second leg of the race
Skipjacks tack around the 16-buoy in Tangier Sound to head south on the second leg of the race
The skipjack Somerset at the lead during the beginning of the race
The classic roundstern workboat April Star out of Scott's Cove Marina on Deal Island watches the race with passengers.
