Holy Monster Tentacles!
Canadian J/24 Class President Dale Robertson
recently made a splash in Halifax, Nova Scotia, when he took advantage
of a Hip Hop festival organized by the City of Halifax. "Live Art" is a
component of the hip hop culture and the organizers were looking for a
boat to paint. World renowned artist Aaron Li-Hill, from Toronto, was
flown in for this event and Dale's boat became his canvas at the Nova
Scotia Art Museum in September, and then the next day at the Halifax
Commons. Thousands of people witnessed Aaron and local Halifax artist
Christian Toth, also well known, turned the J24 into the remarkable
artwork that can be seen in these photos. Dale then had Luke Porter, a
local boat repair expert, paint a clear coat of urethane over the art to
protect it. Dale's boat is now an attraction at Royal Nova Scotia Yacht
Squadron, both on and off the water. Photos courtesy of Billy, and
thanks to Greg B for the story in Sailing Anarchy/ Home page-
http://www.sailinganarchy.com
