Why Captain Doug Ward and Newport PhotoBoat
Inside the ropes of a race course is serious business and only a few are afforded entry. Captain Doug is one of them.
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United States Coast Guard 50 Ton Master License
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100% focus on what’s happening on the race course and its surroundings
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Expertly tracks racers in tight quarters adjusting to wake, wind and visibility disruptions
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Quietly listens and adapts to creative stylings and sensitivities of the photographer
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Masterfully recognizes, prepares and reacts to multi-directional high speed closure rates of racers while matching boat speeds
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Doug is a true professional, calm, quiet, friendly and attentive, with a perfect safety record; he has a 6th sense on the water, a photographer’s eye for composition and experience to get you where you want to go
Recent Event Experience
2017
J Class World
Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Folk Festival
Tristate Canyon Shoot Out, Block Island
Candy Store Cup
Americas Cup Regatta
Bacardi Cup
Bermuda One Two Start
OSTAR. TwoSTAR Finish
Bacardi Newport Sailing Week
Working on NewportPhotoBoat
2016 North Sails Photo Shoot
2016 Red Bull World Finals Foiling Generation
2016 RebBull National Finals
2016 Melges 32 World Championship
2016 Moths National Championships
2016 Wasps Regional Finals
2016 Rolex 12 Meter International World Finals
2016 PANERAI Multi Hull International Foiling Series
2016 Candy Store Cup Super Yacht Regatta
2015 Rolex New York Yacht Club Regatta
2015 Volvo Ocean Race
2015 Bucket Super Yacht Race
2014 Americas Cup trials AC 72
2014 Bermuda One-Two Yacht Race