Lake Diefenbaker is a big lake – 145 miles from one end to the other. Keeping eight boats in sight at any one time can be a challenge, especially when each sailor is trying to find a whisper of wind.
Acrylic on (salvaged) plywood 10″ X 41″
January 12, 2017
Reflecting on the “Elbow Run 2016”
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March 14, 2016
Four Sailors
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Sailing has been one of my passions for many years. I love the way that we are propelled by an unseen force, sometimes barely moving across the water and at other times driven at heart stopping speed.
I also appreciate the unspoken kinship that exists between all those who sail. These are my sailing brothers from last year’s “Elbow Run”.
My long time sailing buddy, Darryl, flying his new reacher
Ken, sailing his “Flying Squirrel”
Rick, sailing his home Lake Diefenbaker
Dave, flying three sheets to the wind
8 x 10 Acrylic on canvas
February 9, 2016
Chasing Rick
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Yes, another sailing scene, and once again drawn from The Elbow Run 2015 on Lake Diefenbaker. We had some fantastic sailing conditions that week and on the Thursday, Rick set the pace. Despite my best efforts, I couldn’t catch him – he had his WindRider 17 flying!! In this painting, I cheated – I was never really this close to him – I just tried to make it look that way! 🙂
12 x 16 acrylic on canvas
January 27, 2016
Flying Squirrel
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Sailing generates plenty of material for painting. This is one of the WindRider trimarans that took part in The Elbow Run 2015, the annual sailing/camping trip on Lake Diefenbaker. It was named in memory of the owner’s friend – the two friends had a running joke about the Flying Squirrel. What a great name for a sailboat, eh?
12 X 16 acrylic on canvas SOLD
January 5, 2016
WindRiders in formation
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Sailing provides ample inspiration for painting and this past summer’s camping/sailing trip on Lake Diefenbaker, dubbed “The Elbow Run 2015” was no exception. This year’s expedition was extra special, with five WindRiders taking part in a week that featured a major storm, a run-away boat, some great sailing and five guys having a wonderful time. Plans are already underway for “The Elbow Run 2016”.
12 x 16 acrylic on canvas
December 27, 2015
To Beaver Flat
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When the weather is not conducive to sailing, there are alternatives. One of those is to paint it. During the 2014 camping/sailing trip, we had one particularly exhilarating beam reach on the third day under full sail where things get a bit wet and wild.
12 x 16 acrylic on canvas
Village Rainbows 