I would like to share a story with you. I received an email from Joao in Rio De Janerio, he read about my work on the VOR website and wanted to commission a piece for his friends birthday. Joao had never seen my work before , I prepared the quote for “Ilha Grande Bay” including the usual pdf showing the chart and content. He was happy to proceed , the commission was completed with a special note hand written under the chart and  shipped it to Brazil. Now bear in mind , Joao has never seen a piece in the flesh, its not cheap and I am supplying this from the other side of the world 5000 miles away. Here is the reply that I got back from Joao:  Dear Bobby, I have to share this with you. I received your work on the eve of My Friend’s birthday. This year he didn’t do any party because a member of his family is very ill. But his wife and kids prepared a little surprise for him for dinner. They all got presents for him and surprised him when he got home from work. At the end, they realized there was this big box there, with a card from us, that we had delivered during the day, but didn’t warn them about it. When they opened he said: – My family, I appreciate all your presents and effort but João has beaten you all. This is THE coolest gift I have ever received.  Of course they all agreed. Once again, thank you very much for your good work and effort to send me it on time. I did spread the word and explained everything about you and your work. I hope you hear back from other people in Brazil. All the …

Every year a fleet of 200+ cruising yachts gather in Las Palmas de Grand Canaria for the start of a friendly race/rally that takes the fleet across the Atlantic to The Caribbean destination in Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, one of the most beautiful islands in the Lesser Antilles. This is a lifetimes ambition for most of those taking part. Its one of those “Bucket list” events. I was asked to create a gift from the crew of one yacht for the owner as a memento. So how do you capture that life event as a memory ?……ah yes – a 3D chart of the Atlantic. It was a challenge to create this as the scale is very small so features like the Caribbean islands are extremely small. This is a chart that is more about the ocean floor that it is about the land masses. The really impressive feature is  the Mid Atlantic ridge which is effectively a mountain range that sweeps  from Brazil in a semicircle up to the Azores and beyond. A fascinating feature that dictates the flow of the Gulf stream. Needless to say the depths are exceptional , in some cases over 6000 meters. I also put in the general track of the yacht , showing the route that they took on their epic voyage.The 3D chart looks fabulous and much admired at the Southampton boat show. The surround lighting was particularly impressive, it picked up all of the features between the continents. I like projects like this , creating a 3D chart  that captures  the event and memory in a way that invites your friends to appreciate piece for years to come making it the most satisfying  art investment ever. More Images here. So what is your “bucket list” event /memory ?

Volvo Ocean Race 2012 Presents Latitude Kinsale™ Commissions to Host Ports The work of internationally acclaimed artist, Bobby Nash of Latitude Kinsale™ was presented to the nine ports that hosted the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean. Each piece had  two  3D charts in the one frame depicting the leg of the race. The exclusively designed 3D charts commissioned by Volvo featured key nautical points from Abu Dhabi to Auckland in New Zealand, as well as Alicante, Cape Town, South America’s Itijai to Lisbon, Lorient, Miami and Galway. SEE Galleries   “The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s toughest sailing event, where the elite of the sailing profession battle it out on the most treacherous oceans. It was a great honour and delight for our Latitude Kinsale™ 3 charts to be presented to acknowledge the nine ocean ports hosting the race this year.  Last year 3D commissions of Galway Bay, Galway Port and the Aran Islands were created by Latitude Kinsale™ for VOR Galway inshore races, and they were obviously much appreciated that they came back for all nine ports this year”, explained Nash, Latitude Kinsale™.   It has been a busy year for Latitude Kinsale™ with several high profile commissions including Cowes, Falmouth and Palma Superyacht races and the Volvo Ocean Race as well as significant private commissions for yachts, private homes, exhibitions and unique gifts at home and particularly abroad.  Nash’s Latitude Kinsale™ 3D charts can be found on every continent of the world, and are renowned globally for their intricate detail of coastlines, as well as superlative presentation.   Latitude Kinsale™ is based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, where these sought after 3D charts, framed Surround Lighting charts, Relief Nautical tables and commissions always provide a unique way to appreciate the beauty of the sea and our marine landscape. For more …

Latitude Kinsale™ recently completed another significant commission for the Volvo Ocean Race.Each host port was  presented with a unique gift. Each piece had  two  3D charts in the one frame depicting the leg of the race so the port of Galway were presented with a piece showing Lorient – the start &  Galway- the finish. This was an interesting commission for us and we are proud that our work is associated the Volvo Ocean Race. The ports covered in this commission were : Alicante , Capetown, Abu Dhabi, Sanya, Auckland, Itajai, Miami, Lisbon, Lorient and Galway.   See Galleries There is an exhibit of Bobby Nash’s 3D Nautical charts  in Artisan Restaurant on Quay street.   Artisan Restaurant on Quay Street has been awarded the ‘Best Restaurant in Galway’ at the regional finals of the Santa Rita/Sunday Independent Life magazine Irish Restaurant Award. Matt Skeffington, proprietor of Artisan was delighted with the award commenting, “As Galway’s culinary offerings become more diverse and with the city now being acclaimed as one with the best dining options; to be named as best restaurant in Galway was a great accolade and I was honoured that Artisan was nominated in such great company. At Artisan, we are continually updating and reviewing our options both on the menu and to the restaurant so it is great to be recognised for this”.    

PRESS RELEASE Latitude Kinsale™ Commissioned to Create Superyacht Cup Palma Top Award The prestigious Superyacht Cup Palma commissioned Latitude Kinsale™ to create its top prize – The  jubilant owner and crew of the 40m Royal Huisman Maria Cattiva celebrated winning the overall Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 Kieran Mc Carthy,  representing Latitude Kinsale in the Balearics seen here presenting the prize to Owner of Maria Cattiva Edwin Rijsterborgh and his crew.     The stunning black and white Admiralty chart of ‘Majorca & Minorca’ was created by internationally acclaimed artist, Bobby Nash of Latitude Kinsale™ in 3D, which enables mariners to visularise the contours of depth in a third dimension.  The chart itself dates back to 1890 when the islands were surveyed by the Spanish government.  The chart feature key nautical points such as Palma Bay, Isla De Cabrera, Canal de Menorca, Alcudia Bay & Pollensa to the NE. “It’s a great honour to be selected as the creator of the overall prize for this year’s Superyacht Cup race, which is such a world renowned event in the sailing calendar” said Bobby Nash, Latitude Kinsale™. See full report   Latitude Kinsale™, which is based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, is renowned worldwide for its unique and sought after 3D charts, framed Surround Lighting charts, Relief Nautical tables and commissions, which always provide a unique way to appreciate the beauty of the sea and our marine landscape. For more information, please see www.latitudekinsale.com -ENDS- For more information, please contact: Bobby Nash Latitude Kinsale Tel:  +353.87.9075986 Email: bobby@latitudekinsale.com