
Commenting on the submissions for Leg 3, Piers Cunningham praised the awesome creativity of RICK DEPPE’s camera work on ‘IL MOSTRO’ Says Cunningham: “Conditions onboard were tough as the crew faced constant heat and humidity. The majority of this leg saw the fleet sailing upwind often against a strong current, alongside the tricky conditions and facing the frustration of being becalmed. It was a tough call for the judges between the eventual winner DEPPE and the work of SANDER PLUIJIM. DEPPE won because he demonstrated a professional ability to create visual drama out of predictable situations whereas SANDER capitalised on a dramatic scenario. DEPPE’s shots from the bowsprit were amazing.”-