Sharon is happiest when she is on the water or hanging from a helicopter in search of the elusive image that can be called 'Ultimate Sailing'. "My greatest satisfaction is when it all comes together: the anticipation, planning, organizing, traveling and epic conditions that combine to create a thrilling photograph. The pursuit of 'Ultimate Sailing' images never seems to grow old. Four decades and I still love the challenge of creating memorable images for my clients and the calendar."
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Fully experience the passion, bustle and splendor of competitive sailing with fine art prints of breathtaking images of yacht racing from the world’s top venues and events.
Photographic prints, on canvas, sheet metal and more; plus novelties and imprinted products, from your favorite regattas worldwide.
Sharon Green is a spirited speaker for club and corporate events; including the 'Sharon Green Exposed’ multimedia show and retrospective.
Set sail on an exhilarating voyage through the world of sailing with the 2025 Ultimate Sailing Calendar. Fellow sailing enthusiasts, it's with immense pleasure that I invite you to join me on this thrilling journey. Each month of this calendar celebrates the sport's passion and adventure, from the serene tranquility of the Swan Croatia Challenge to the heart-pounding excitement of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. As you turn the pages, let the stunning imagery transport you to the heart of the action, capturing the essence of competition and camaraderie on the water.
For over four decades, I've had the honor of capturing the electrifying essence of sailboat racing through my lens. With each click, I aim to freeze time and preserve the dynamic energy and beauty of sailing at its highest levels. From hanging out of helicopters to perching on chase boats, I've dedicated myself to capturing the essence of this incredible sport.
So, come aboard and join me as we embark on this thrilling adventure together. Let's explore the boundless possibilities of sailing and revel in the beauty of the open sea. With the 2025 Ultimate Sailing Calendar in hand, I promise you a year filled with excitement, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.
Here’s to another year of Ultimate Sailing. ~ Sharon Green
CONTACT: sail@ultimatesailing.com
In October 1989 I captured the iconic J-Class yachts Shamrock and Endeavor reunited after a half-century. Who could have foreseen these images would become a part of history?
Marking the significant 9/11 anniversary, we're reintroducing a unique pair of commemorative prints for a limited time. These prints pay tribute to this pivotal day. Seize this exclusive offer to hold a piece of history in your hands.
These exclusive commemorative prints are available in two sizes:24” x 16” and 36” x 24”And three framing options: Silver, Walnut Wood, Black Available individually or as a set, for a limited time only.
Order TodaySharon Green – Ultimate Sailing in association with Gareth Kelly – Bowline Films are thrilled to announce their documentary short film, Fresh to Frightening – The Sharon Green Story is on tour.
The 19-minute short film tells the story of how a young woman from Canada - Sharon Green - inspired by her father's yacht racing triumph, rises to the top through the '80s and ’90s of a male-dominated industry to become one of the leading competitive yacht racing photographers in the world and the founder of Ultimate Sailing.
Take a glimpse behind the scenes of this glamorous and exciting sport as Green preps for races, chases down the wind, and takes to the sky in a helicopter hoping to capture images of majestic racing yachts in “big seas & big winds”, conditions Green lives for and calls – Fresh to Frightening.
For more information on the film, updates and contact info visit www.freshtofrightening.com or follow the film on Instagram @freshtofrightening
We hope to see you at the movies!
MORE INFOEverywhere there’s a pop of color – in the spinnakers, graphics and the depth of the sea – adding to sailing’s multi-sensory sport, art and passion. ‘Like the intense vermilion and marigold of Fast Exit II’s sail plan; the tones emblemizing the force and fury of the yacht as it plows through the azure waves of Hawaii.
These dynamic images from Optimist regattas on opposite sides of the globe show just how far he (Matias Capizzano) will go to capture the sport – from any angle, in any place!
“Matias is an incredibly versatile photographer,” Sharon Green asserts. “He operates underwater with his housing, flies a drone, drives his own rib, and captures phenomenal stills and video!”