Mariquita Book - mk2.5

Notes on the Photography
Following one of the classics around the farflung
ports of the Mediterranean is hard enough
with just a rucksack and the reassurance from
the train station loudspeaker that your train
will be arriving on time. Now add to that bags
and bags of delicate camera equipment and
a fairly tight schedule and you begin to see
the adventures Ben has had in his time with
Mariquita.
From his first day aboard in Cowes in 2010 when
he was shoved around from spot to spot, he has
done it all with a smile and an innate ability to
capture both the fast action and easy joy on deck.
And when everyone else is sat down at a prizegiving
dinner, Ben was still on his feet zipping
from angle to angle to capture the festivities.
When we awoke at four in the morning to race
around the Isle of Wight in 2015, Ben was already
setup on shore, snapping away at Mariquita on
her mooring. He is tireless.
I hope he’s aware of the big and beautiful
window he’s created over the last few years.
An insight that has allowed family, friends and
strangers a glimpse into our world. Whatever
pressure or fatigue may have come from its
creation, it has melted away to leave behind
memories that we’ll be able to treasure for years
to come.
Matty Oates
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