THISTLE, the challenger for the America's Cup in 1887, crosses the starting line just ahead of the defender VOLUNTEER during the second race of the challenge on September 30th. In a stiff breeze and considerable seas, with scattered rain about, VOLUNTEER would soon pass THISTLE and go on to retain the Cup. The steam yacht ELECTRA, with the race committee of the New York Yacht Club aboard, and the SCOTLAND LIGHTSHIP formed the starting line outside New York harbor. This original painting is available through the ICON Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia.
26" x 40" Oil on Panel, 2014