Stories, insights, and moments from the water
Behind the Lens
Behind the Image: May — Flying on San Francisco Bay
The May spread in the 2026 Ultimate Sailing Calendar features a striking image by Portuguese photographer Ricardo Pinto, whose work captures both the beauty and intensity of modern racing. Ricardo has a knack for being in exactly the right place when speed, light, and action come together.
Behind the Image: March — Merlin Under the Golden Gate
The March spread in the Ultimate Sailing Calendar features the legendary yacht Merlin charging downwind beneath the Golden Gate Bridge during the Rolex Big Boat Series in San Francisco.
