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12 remarkable photographs of boats in black and white

by Barista Uno | Mar 19, 2019 | Photography

I am deeply grateful to all the photographers who answered my call in late February for black and white photographs of boats. The two-week search yielded a good harvest of talent: some 70 entries from different countries.

Choosing the best was not easy as there were many excellent shots. Some were too small to be considered. A few  photographs were quite outstanding but had to be disregarded after a closer examination. By all indications, these pictures had undergone a good deal of digital alteration — to a point where the original morphed into something else which could be categorised as digital art (a legitimate art form with its own appeal). To include them in the final list would have been unfair to the photographers who did little or no post-processing, thus effectively keeping the original photograph intact. 

This is not to dismiss the use of editing software, which comes in handy when one has to convert a colour picture to monochrome or make some adjustments to the brightness or contrast. However, adding pixels not found in the original or moving them around like tiny blocks of  Lego  would turn the photograph into digital art.

Here are the top 12 photographs (not necessarily presented in order) — all of them noteworthy for their originality, composition and overall impact. Click on the images for a better view and enjoy!

This article may not be reproduced without the express permission of the Marine Café Blog administrators. However, feel free to share it on social media or post a comment. All photographs featured here are the intellectual property of their respective authors. 

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Why Do Yachts Have Black Sails? [The Reason Explained]

One of the joys of owning a yacht is that you get to customize that baby like nobody’s business. That’s why no two yachts ever look the same, even if they’re exactly the same make and model. From the upholstery, to the console, the decking, and of course the body paint, you can do pretty much anything you want with a yacht. Oh, except for the sails.

If you’ve been hanging around yachts enough, you might have noticed that all of them have black sails. What gives? Is this some unspoken yacht owner pact? Or is it all just a grand coincidence? Why do yachts have black sails? Here’s what you need to know.

Why Do Yachts Have Black Sails?

Unbeknownst to most people, yacht sails actually have a long history of design changes and modifications. Way back when, sails were made from cotton and came in a variety of colors, but often just a basic beige.

As time went on and manufacturers discovered better ways to make sails more efficient, they tossed out the cotton in favor of Kevlar. This material had Kevlar lines woven right into them which gave the sails better strength against strong winds. This also gave the sails a yellow tinge.

Fast forward a few years, and carbon fiber became the standard for yacht sails. They provided excellent resilience, UV resistance, and just the right flexibility to accommodate changes in wind strength and speed. And while they can come in different colors, most manufacturers offer them in plain black since they’re easier to manufacture that way.

Well, that covers pretty much the basics. But if you really want to get into it, then here are some of the most common reasons why yachts have black sails:

It’s What’s Available

Manufacturers for yacht sails compete closely with one another. So whatever sails one of them offers will be the same sails that others do. And since carbon fiber sails are pretty much the standard these days, that’s what all of them have in stock.

Keep in mind that they don’t really choose to make them black. It’s just that the material is naturally black because of the carbon. These fibers are weaved into the material which is basically layers of polyester that are naturally transparent.

Can they make them in other colors? Probably. But since black has become the standard, it seems they’re not really keen on mixing up the look. What’s more, making an effort to change the colors might mean having to add other materials into the mix, changing the way the sail performs all together.

It’s the Standard

The black color has become strongly associated with performance sails. It’s kind of like the marker of a quality sail. Yacht owners and even regular boat enthusiasts know that a black sail is the standard of top performance because it’s made from premium materials.

That said, changing the color might distance the product from that image. And since manufacturers don’t want to dissociate from being ‘top quality’ brands, there’s really no reason to try to change things up by offering other sail colors that might not be recognized as top tier.

It’s Sleek and Aesthetically Pleasing

Let’s be honest -- a black sail definitely adds a sporty look to a yacht. These high performance sails are intended to make your yacht operate optimally even in the face of strong winds and waves. And to match this competitive performance, they offer a distinct, athletic look.

No doubt, going for a spin in a yacht with black sails can make your vessel look like a true-blue, competition worthy boat. In fact, most boats that use these black carbon fiber sails actually compete in various water sports and racing events, which has associated the black color with supreme performance.

It’s a Mark of Quality

If you’re familiar with black sails for yachts, then you know from just a glance that these dark sails are the mark of quality. Actually anyone who wants to get a quality sail for their yacht will likely go for the black ones first since they’re developed for optimal performance in various wind conditions.

In essence, a black sail is like a seal of quality and durability. So if you want to showcase your yacht and demonstrate your superiority without having to say a word, all you really need is a black sail.

Are There Other Colors for Yacht Sails?

Absolutely -- sails still come in a variety of colors. In fact, you can get them in virtually any color you want. The trade-off though is that you probably won’t find carbon fiber sails in any other color but a dark gray or black. But that’s okay especially if you’re not really interested in using your boat competitively.

Unless you’re into competitive sailing or racing, you probably won’t need a carbon fiber sail. There are lots of other sails on the market that use various other materials, like Dacron sails which are still in use today. These were popular before Kevlar, but still find their place on the market because of their so-so performance and affordable prices.

Keep in mind though that when you buy a sail just to change up the color, you also sacrifice the durability and performance of the sail. As of writing, there is no other type of material that matches the level of performance, resilience, and quality of carbon fiber sails . So naturally, sails that come in other colors (and thus use different materials) will likely produce substandard performance.

Once You Go Black

So, why do yachts have black sails? It’s really a matter of material. Carbon fiber sails are all the rage these days for boat owners who want to get the best performance out of their yacht. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a sail in a different color. There are lots of sails available on the market -- many of them offered in a variety of hues. Just remember that if they’re not carbon-fiber, they may not be as reliable as performance grade sails.

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Meet the Fair Isle Clipper knitter aboard a 70ft boat in Oban Bay

Shetlander Vicki joined the Perseverance crew in Oban Bay for a half-day sail around Kerrera.

As life on the ocean waves go, Shetlander Vicki Leslie has done something a little more unusual than most – she has knitted 11 ‘clipper hats’.

Vicki is one of fewer than 100 people who have traversed the planet on the Clipper Round the World 2023/24 race.

To keep her “busy” she took Jamiesons of Shetland two-ply wool to knit hats, she is now auctioning for UNICEF.

The Clippers sailed into Oban on Friday night, and will be here until Sunday morning when they head off on the last lap to Portsmouth.

Vicki even got her mum Lisbeth to bring extra supplies of two-ply wool out to Seattle so she could complete her challenge.

Vicki, a boat chef in “real” life, knows the seas, but describes the Clipper Round the World race as a “trip of a lifetime”.

She took up the challenge of knitting 11 Fair Isle hats in the colours of the flags and hulls of the boats she sailed alongside.

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The Press and Journal met Vicki aboard the 70ft long Perseverance in Oban Bay for a half-day sail around Kerrera.

Perseverance skipper Ineke Van Der Weijden welcomed a small press team on board and, literally, showed us the ropes.

‘We come from Shetland so the sea is a huge part of our lives’

Vicki, who has circumnavigated the planet on the Clipper Ha Long Bay Viet Nam, is originally from Toab near Sumburgh.

She now has a home in Dunrossness – but is often in the Firth of Lorne sailing out of Oban, as she cooks aboard the St Hilda cruise ship.

For a time she also worked at the Northern Lighthouse Board on the Pharos, working as a chef.

Asked if seafaring was in her blood, she joked: “My mum Lisbeth is very seasick almost every time she sails, so not really.

“But my brother Stuart is a senior barge master in floating production storage and offloading (FPSO), he lives in Aviemore now.

“We come from Shetland so the sea is a huge part of our lives.”

Circumnavigating the world is not cheap, to take part in the Clipper experience it costs between £50, 000 and £60,000 for the full journey, and around £6 -7,000 for each leg.

But as Vicki says: “It is worth every penny for the experience.”

So having wool from Shetland on board was a big thing, but Vicki used her time wisely the 11 hats are finished and plans to auction them off.

Jamiesons of Shetland wool has also been used to “wool the kites”, moving away from synthetic materials for environmental reasons.

Jamieson’s Shetland wool is holding the kites

She said: “Synthetic fabrics would last much longer, but Jamiesons of Shetland wool can withstand a few months at a time, and is more sustainable.”

Vicki said conditions on the clipper can be “challenging”, she said: “It is not the sailing, it is the heat. When you are in hotter climates the temperature can get up to 42C below deck and there is nowhere to escape to as it is just as hot on deck.

“I prefer the cold, as at least you can put on more layers and be really cosy.”

Asked about her experience of Oban, she said: “I have been here before and I love it. The scenery is amongst the best in the world.

“In fact, many of the other crews have not been to Oban before and they are already talking about coming back. It is beautiful here.”

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