POTW: Ready to go

POTW

May 14, 2020

This line-up of Beneteaus can to us from our friends at RCR Yachts in NY State where they are getting launched. Tarps nicely folded and gleaming, the boats are eager.

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating some headaches but also some interesting photography opportunities. Share your photos with CYOB readers by sending them to us at CYOnboard@kerrwil.com

Our next issue is May 28. That gives you a week or two to snap some great ones of launch in PPE and other unique situations that we hope to never face again!! Happy shooting !

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