Oil painting of the famous racing yacht Maiden crossing the finish line to win the Ocean Globe Race. — Yacht paintings collection by Gregory Smith

Yachting

Oil paintings of sailing yachts, racing scenes, and motor yachts. From Ocean Globe Race challengers to days out on the Solent — each painting researched and created from builder's plans, race records, and owner photography.

9 paintings

Oil painting of the famous racing yacht Maiden crossing the finish line to win the Ocean Globe Race.

Maiden wins the Ocean Globe Race

The famous Maiden crosses the line in 2024 Oil on canvas · 21″ × 24″ Available

Pen Duick VI

Pen Duick VI during the first leg of the Ocean Globe Race, 2023 Oil on canvas board · 12″ × 16″ Available

White Shadow

The Spanish entry into the Ocean Globe Race Oil on panel · 16″ × 12″ Available

Godspeed

The American entry into the Ocean Globe Race Oil on panel · 10″ × 14″ Available

Princess S80

A portrait of a Princess S80 yacht at sea Oil on canvas board · 16″ × 20″ Available

Galeon 800 Fly

A portrait of a Galeon 800 Fly Oil on canvas board · 16″ × 20″ Available

Oil painting of the yachts Translated 9 and Maiden flying their large spinnakers at the start of the 2023 Ocean Globe Race.

Translated 9 and Maiden at the OGR Startline

Racing yachts Translated 9 and Maiden competing for the lead Oil on canvas · 20″ × 30″ Available

Oil painting showing an aerial view of Ocean Village in Southampton with yachts departing for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race.

OGR Departures

Yachts of the 2023 Ocean Globe Race departing Southampton Oil on canvas · 30″ × 20″ Available

Bright oil painting of a white sailing yacht cruising through choppy blue waters. The boat leans gently in the wind, with figures visible in the cockpit and a red Norwegian flag flying from the stern.

Private Commission - Family Sailing

A Grand Soleil yacht at sea Oil on canvas · 12″ × 16″ Private Collection

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