Roger Davies' reputation for great detail and realism in his paintings put him at the top of the field of marine artists working today.

1930 was Lulworth's last racing season.She could not easily be altered to conform to the new rule change that ushered in the era of the J-class, here represented by Shamrock V. The boats portrayed in the painting were the top three in the performance tables that year. Westward was second, largely because she made just 14 starts. Only the new 'state of the art' Shamrock V truly headed Lulworth, but even that was not on a full season's racing. Because of her Americas Cup Challenge she only made 22 starts to Lulworth's 45. A fine end to a glorious racing career, still in the vanguard of the 'Big Class'.