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2013 World-Wide Olympus Pro Photographer Showdown

The craft of action sport photography requires constant devotion and unfailing passion. As the preeminent action sports photography contest in the world, the Pro Photographer Showdown is an unparalleled celebration of still images and of the commitment shown to build a body of work that captures time and captivates the human spirit. In tribute to the masters of their field, we invite action sports and lifestyle photographers from around the world to submit their work for an opportunity to earn a trip to Whistler, BC, during the 2013 World Ski & Snowboard Festival to showcase their work for an audience of sports enthusiasts, media and industry professionals….and to win the $10,000 cash prize for Best in Show. In addition, all four runners- up will receive $1,500 cash as an appearance fee.

The world wide submission call will award spots to 5 photographers to present 9 minute slideshows of their life’s work.

$16,000 in cash prizes have been allocated, cementing the World Ski and Snowboard Festival’s Olympus Pro Photographer Showdown as the preeminent action sports photography event in the world.

Travel and accommodation in Whistler will be provided for the five finalists chosen to present in Whistler (if required), and will be booked by the Festival production office.

For more information or entry details please see attached or visit our website at http://www.wssf.com/event/olympus-pro-photographer-showdown.

2012 Key West Super Boat World Championship, Offshore Racing, Key West, Florida

Teams prepared for nearly 12 months for this epic World Championship event held November 4th through the 11th in Key West, Florida. Known around the world by offshore race teams and fans, Key West is the marquee event when it comes to a world title showdown. Super Boat International (SBI) is welcomed nearly 50 professional offshore race teams who competed for the coveted World Championship title

For more photos, go to: http://www.davecragophotography.com/p332991634

 

 

For more photos, go to: http://www.davecragophotography.com/p332991634

Results of the Key West World Championship Offshore Powerboat Races

The Superboat Unlimited class title was won by Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-Thani of Doha Qatar and Steve Curtis of England who piloted Spirit of Qatar to on Sunday at the Key West World Championship offshore powerboat races.

The winds and waves at turns 1 & 2 created a nightmare for the racers trying to keep the boats in the water while providing excitement for the large crowd of spectators in attendance.

Instigator, with Peter Meyer of Port Washington, N.Y., and John Stanch of Westmore, N.J., at the controls, won a Superboat Extreme class championship.

 

 

Maritimo, with Australian racers Ross Willaton and Peter McGrath, won a championship in the Superboat class and Aqua-Mania, piloted by Rick Merola of Brewerton, N.Y., and Gregg Rosen of Wellesley Island, N.Y. captured the title in the Turbine Class.

More photos of the race will be posted shortly at;

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