24 × 30 inches | Acrylic paint + heavy acrylic gel on gallery-style wood panel

 

A fleet of tiny Optimist dinghies battles for position as they converge on the windward mark.

Thick, sculpted gel captures the wind’s invisible force—rippling water, perfectly trimmed sails, and heeling hulls all leaning in precise harmony with the breeze.

Subtle shifts from deep indigo shadows to bright wind-streaked highlights create real depth and motion, turning a quiet junior-regatta moment into a vivid celebration of small-boat sailing.

 

Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt the thrill of nailing the layline.