BOAT PHOTOGRAPHY
CONVOY CRUISING NORTH
PHOTO BY RIVIERA. INTERVIEW WITH BEN CRAWLEY.
Photographic perfection does not come easily. It is no surprise that a heap of shots were taken to achieve this awesome photograph.
Hamilton Island, during the annual R Marine Crawley Whitsundays Experience in July 2016.
These ten yachts were travelling in convoy for the 630-nautical mile journey from the Gold Coast to the Whitsundays, taking in such iconic places as Wide Bay Bar, Kingfisher Resort, Lady Musgrave Island, Lady Percy Island and
About the R M arine Crawley Whit sundays E xp erience The yachts visit all the popular places, and many more that are not so well known. The passangers enjoy the beautiful turquoise
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There was a period of approximately 30 minutes when the fix wing plane was circling above taking photos of the yachts. The most difficult aspect of taking this photo was getting everyone in alignment. The convoy used VHF radio channel for communications and boat call signs. The captains were required to mirror the speed of the boats beside them (which was 22 knots). The fleet commander, Ben Crawley, gave all captains very strict instructions, “Be safe and keep next to the boat beside you.�
waters, calm cruising conditions and secluded anchorages as they head north in their luxury motor yachts. While many explore the myriad, kaleidoscopic diving destinations and bountiful, teeming fishing grounds, they often go ashore, on beautiful white sandy beaches, taking in views of stunning mountain scenery, and lush sub-tropical rainforests. The exhilaration and fun of cruising in company of fellow Riviera Family members are a major part of the overall experience. The participants of the 2016 Whitsundays Experience raised $7,500 in charitable donations to support the charity group Sands (a miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death charity in Australia). The Homeward Bound Experience will be organised in December 2016 for the yachts returning from the Whitsundays to the Gold Coast.
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