This image was for a newspaper graphic, appearing in The Australian. The brief was to show the basic workings and structure of ABN AMRO One, a Volvo 70 racing yacht. My reference was a few photos and also a wonderful illustration drawn from a similar angle. I wish I knew who did that illustration so I could give full credit.

My brief was do the yacht in 3D, without the crew standing around. I would have loved more time to model this amazing yacht.

As for the graphic, it was published as part of the newspaper's coverage of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. ABN AMRO One was doing really well in the race too - in fact it was leading the fleet, when it came off a wave and lost its mast. Such a shame, because the yacht had proven how tough it was by having already won the round the world race. Just goes to show you can never predict anything in sailing