Blown Away
The British national sailing team sponsor, Skandia, has commissioned an exhibition of stunning photography of Britain's top sailors. Ben Ainslie (competing in the Finn class) - triple Olympic gold medallist (two Finn, one Laser)
Blown Away - is on display at the OXO Gallery, on London's South Bank. Iain Percy (competing in the Star class) – double Olympic gold medallist (one Star, one Finn)
It features 14 of Britain's best medal prospects for 2012 including Olympic gold medallists, Ainslie, Percy, Paul Goodison and Pippa Wilson. Katrina Hughes (competing in the 470 class) – former Junior World Champion
For five days, critically acclaimed war phototographer Robert Wilson and Art Director Greg Horton immersed themselves at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Star by Portland Harbour Defences
The images featured in the exhibition can also be viewed in a virtual gallery online at www.skandiaexhibition.co.uk, which includes the full selection of 50 shots and an interview with Wilson. 470 crews on Weymouth Beach
Andrew Simpson (competing in the Star class) – Olympic gold medallist (Star)
Nick Dempsey at Portland Bill (competing in the RS:X) - Olympic bronze medallist and 2009 World Champion (RS:X)
Paul Goodison (competing in the Laser class) – Olympic gold medallist (Laser)
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson in their Star boat – both Olympic gold medallists (Star)
Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes (competing in the 49er class)
Bryony Shaw (competing in the RS:X) – Olympic bronze medallist (RS:X)
Nick Dempsey (competing in the RS:X) - Olympic bronze medallist and 2009 World Champion (RS:X)
Giles Scott (competing in the Finn class) – former Junior World Champion
Nick Dempsey RS:X Jump (competing in the RS:X) - bronze medalist (RS:X)
This powerful collection of images will be on display until Sunday 4 October. Pippa Wilson (competing in the 470 class) – gold medallist (Yngling)
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