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Sonar World Championship images from Leighton O'Connor

by Leighton O'Connor on 4 Oct 2009
Sonar World Championship Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/

Photographer Leighton O'Cconnor presents these images from racing at the Sonar World Championship.

Dave Franzel leads by way of countback from Jud Smith. The event is being sailed from the Noroton Yacht Club, Darien CT.

To see more of Leighton's work visit at www.leightonphoto.com

Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/
Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/


Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/
Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/


Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/
Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/


Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/
Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/


Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/
Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/


Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/
Sonar World Championship © Leighton O'Connor http://www.leightonphoto.com/

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