Onne van der Wal is a Dutch marine photographer and writer. He immigrated to South Africa in 1959 before moving to Newport, Rhode Island in 1987. He started his career with Sail magazine and was on board the Flyer 2, which won the 1981-1982 Whitbread Round the World Race.Sailboat Setting Spinnaker – Ocean Racing Photography Print. A crew aboard the Bounder sailboat works in sync as they prepare to set the spinnaker during the Southern Ocean Racing Conference. Shot from above, the image captures the motion, teamwork, and deep blue intensity of open-water racing. The Southern Ocean Racing Conference is one of the sport’s most recognized series, drawing top sailors from around the world. This moment reflects the energy and precision of the race—no frills, just focus and wind. Great for nautical interiors, beach houses, or office spaces with a love for sport and the sea. Fits well in collections of sailing wall art, ocean racing photography, or nautical home decor prints.