Hey everyone! So, my friend Erick and I just finished our rounds in Antigua buying some gfts for the schools in Santa Maria de Jesus: construction materials, projectors, speakers, fans, computers shortly. The folks here are so humble and kind, so I'm so excted to be giving back a bit for all the love they're given me over the years.A big thanks to the Rotary Club in the U.S., and our friends there, Deb and Kevin, and to Erick for all his support.Here's a link to my GoFundMe page to support the community further:gofund.me/aae2f8904God Bless You!DanielOye a todos! Pasé una vuelta hoy para comprar cosas para las escuelas de Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala. ¡Con el apoyo de mi amigo Erick, salió muy positiva! Los empleados eran muy amables, también! Encontrénos un media parte de las cosas, y la siguiente semana buscamos las otras. ¡Van a enviarlos manana y el lunes! Si conoce un buen lugar para comprar computadoras nuevas no tan caras, me avisa, porfa.Un mil gracias a El Club Rotario en los Estados Unidos, y nuestos amigos alli, Deb y Kevin, y a Erick por todo su apoyo!Por aqui esta un link por la pagina de GoFundMe, para compartir mas apoyo:gofund.me/aae2f8904y me puede visitar por danielphoto.com¡Que Dios les bendiga si#SantaMariadeJesusn#supportsantamariadejesusn#gofundmesantamariau#EarthquakeRecoverythquakeRecovery
An ImageSails Opinion PieceImageSails v. Precision Sails Patent Infringement Cases Update, April 21, 2026imagesails.com___ ImageSails alleges Precision Sails infringed on its patent regarding artistic, printed sail designs."I'm very proud of our efforts, and am grateful for our success thus far," says ImageSails' Founder, Daniel Gohstand. "It's not an easy fight--we're a small artistic company against a large corporation, Precision Sails, but I believe this fight sends a strong message. I feel it's heartbreaking how much time, money, and energy has been diverted from our creative and altruistic pursuits. I therefore believe all the more in our vision, and the importance of seeing this process through."ImageSails' cases may be researched using these case numbers:5:25-cv-00193 ImageSails v Precision SailsAs ImageSails' cases continue, you're encouraged to follow developments through publicly available filings, to form your own views based on the facts as they emerge, and to independently evaluate all companies' conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) when purchasing or investing.ImageSails is an independent startup created by a San Franciscan artist to introduce a new canvas at sea, changing the face of sailing by bringing beautiful art to the world utilizing sails as the medium. Integral to the concept is the support of fellow creators, and of an Indigenous Mayan town in Guatemala the Founder adores, recently devastated by earthquakes. ImageSails continues to focus on these objectives during the course of litigation. "We won't be deterred," says Gohstand.Precision Sails has not responded favorably to ImageSails' public commentary, but we have informed them that asserting truthful opinions, especially regarding public figures such as corporations and their executives, is protected by the First Amendment, and reassert this is not a good time, nor is any, to challenge the right to free speech. ImageSails maintains that its statements reflect its views on publicly filed legal proceedings, and are made in accordance with applicable legal protections.The implications of this scenario are far-reaching. ImageSails greatly appreciates your support of us, fellow independent innovators, and those in the sailing and art worlds who seek to advance the sport and positively create.#ImageSails#ImageSailsLawsuit#ImageSailsvPrecisionSails#PrecisionSailsLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentSuit#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementCase#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementLawsuit#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#ImageSailsPatentLawsuit#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#ImageSailsLawsuits#FreeSpeechRights#FirstAmendmentRights#SupportSantaMariadeJesus#JusticeForSantaMariadeJesus#JusticiaParaSantaMariadeJesus#LuchandoParaSantaMariadeJesus#SupportSantaMaria#SupportYourLocalArtist#DefendIndependentArtists
Earthquake Recovery and Aid for Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala Thanks for your generosity regarding my hopes to help the community I love, Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala.You may find preliminary information here:danielphoto.com/santa-maria-de-jesus/Additionally, I've created a folder with input from folks in the community, and photos and videos here:Santa Maria de Jesus Projectsdrive.google.com/drive/folders/1ojA5FKmKz6B00DBkXJcJuZeguSBATFLD?usp=sharingIt seems like water, and overcoming the landslides that have intermittently closed their only roads in and out, are the most immediate priorities, in addition to health care.I've also launched a GoFundMe campaign here:gofund.me/aae2f8904I've spent much of my time creating in Guatemala over the last 15 years or so. Santa María de Jesús is a wonderfully humble, dignified, Indigenous Mayan community of Approximately 25,000 people. Sadly, they have little help or support with a variety of issues, from medical to educational. To further stress the situation, in July 2025, they were hit by a series of earthquakes, leaving them without water, or food, and the Church and other buildings devastated.I've done what I can over the years to help. With the help of my Mother before she went to be with the Lord, we brought medical teams down from the US with the support of a nurse friend of mine. It's been difficult for me to coordinate matters alone though, without experience with such projects, and limited funds.The town needs support more than ever. I'd love to see what we may be able to do to help them, as they've been so kind toward me, inviting me into their community to share in their dignity and traditions. So much can be done quickly with funding, and people and teams versed in these matters. I'll be delighted to help any way I can, as I'm connected with the entire community.Please let me know how we may bring aid to this lovely town I love so dearly. We can make a monumental difference for so many people that des#santamariadejesusguatemala #santamariadejesusguatemalaaidJ#santamariadejesusguatemaladisasterreliefA#santamariadejesusguatemalaearthquakerelieff#supportsantamariadejesusguatemalau#supportindigenouscultureriadeJesusGuatemala#SupportIndigenousCulture
Un artículo de opinión de ImageSailsAn ImageSails Opinion Piece(Written to the best of our ability in Spanish)Buenas días, Santa Maria de Jesus! Sentimos que desafortunadamente, un corporación grande que hacen velas para veleros, Precision Sails, desvío la plata que quería usar para apoyar su comunidad. Estamos luchando contra de sus metidos y que creamos son faltas de respeto. ¡Espero que últimamente ganemos! Mientras, estoy buscando otros métodos para apoyarles. Entonces, por favor, ustedes tienen algún amistad con la organización que se llama El Rotary Club? Encontré una señora hoy quien tiene contactos con ellos, entonces me gustaría coordinar algo, si Dios quiere. ¡Me avisan porfa!Gracias, y Dios les bendiga siempre!___Greetings, Santa Maria de Jesus! We feel that, unfortunately, a large corporate sailmaker, Precision Sails, diverted the money we wanted to use to support your community. We're currently fighting against what we believe is a clear lack of respect and integrity, by enforcing the patents we allege they have infringed. In the meantime, we're looking for other ways to support your beautiful town.So, please, do you have any connections with the organization called The Rotary Club? I met a woman today who has contacts with them, so I'd like to coordinate something, God willing. Please let me know!Thank you, and God bles#imagesailslawsuitsg#artnotgreedt#supportsantamariadejesusn#justiceforsantamariadejesusn#justiciaparasantamariadejesusn#luchandoparasantamariadejesusn#supportsantamariap#supporyourlocalartistY#imagesailsvprecisionsailsv#imagesailslawsuita#precisionsailslawsuiti#PrecisionSailsPatentLawsuitl#precisionsailspatentsuitS#precisionsailspatentinfringementcasen#precisionsailspatentinfringementlawsuiti#imagesailssuingnorthsailsS#ImageSailsSuingPrecisionSailsg#ImageSailsPatentEnforcementt#imagesailspatentlawsuitl#ImageSailsPatentEnforcementt#defendindependentartistse#individualsovercorporationsverCorporations
An Imagesails Opinion PieceJustice is on the horizon!In what we feel is their latest bid to oppress independent expression, Precision Sails has included their angst regarding our exercising our First Amendment right to free speech as a large part of their response to our patent infringement lawsuit. This in no way surprises us, as it is keeping with their disposition throughout. If it were otherwise, we wouldn't be where we are.We will not back down, nor be intimidated by gross legal expenditure–it does not negate the facts. Truth is an absolute defense against libel, and the First Amendment of the Constitution protects free speech. It is time for Precision Sails to respect the rights we are gratefully afforded in America, rather than trying to suppress and manipulate them. We feel they have approached this matter duplicitously; our educating the public regarding this is well within our rights. If they did not want their conduct brought to public attention, they should have behaved respectfully. Legal manipulation and intimidation will not quell our right to free and true expression.Much to our disgust, Precision Sails has additionally made false and libelous statements about our sincere efforts to help a Indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala that our Founder has a deep bond with. This is where we draw the line, as this town has recently suffered a series of devastating earthquakes which have destroyed centuries-old buildings, cut off their only road, and all but eliminated their food and water supplies. When Daniel Gohstand, ImageSails' Founder, invented a breakthrough approach to artistic sail design, his goal was to use it not just for profit, but to introduce a novel creative concept via a new canvas, and to lift up this community by funding medical and artistic projects, thereby changing lives. We feel strongly that Precision Sails has greatly impacted our ability to carry out this objective. We assert they have infringed on our patents, and have sent this work overseas, rather than allowing us to conduct business successfully here in the United States. As a portion of proceeds were designated to help this community, they have absolutely impacted this project and our ability to help.We recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the legal costs of defending our patents, stating clearly, "...we have filed lawsuits against both companies, with more to come. We're raising funds to help with some of the associated costs." Precision Sails has shamefully tried to mislead and confuse the public regarding this posting. Do not be fooled by their lies and subterfuge!Nowhere does it state the GoFundMe donations will go to the community. Rather, we make it clear then and now that this is a chain of events, and that once we're able to defend our company's uniqueness and IP, our business' successes will then be able to support our project as we originally intended, with part of our company's profits supporting this critical cause. Their conduct has absolutely affected our ability to do so.Precision Sails has now crossed a personal line regarding our altruistic devotion–we feel it's shameful and revolting. We believe strongly they have not only impacted our project and therefore this community in need, but that they are now attempting to cast a false light on the matter. It will not be tolerated. May every individual and business evaluate their conduct.#ImageSailsvPrecisionSails#PatentFight #DavidVsGoliath#PrecisionSailsLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementCase#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementLawsuit#ImageSailsPatentLawsuit#ImageSailsSuingPrecisionSails#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#supportSantaMariadeJesus#supportindependentartists#Sailing#JusticeontheHorizon#ScalesofJustice#DoTheRightThing
An ImageSails Opinion PieceDavid vs. Goliath… on the WaterIn the sailing world, there’s a storm brewing—and it’s not at sea. A small, independent sailmaker is locked in a patent battle with Precision Sails.ImageSails invented a breakthrough approach to artistic sail design. Their goal was to use it not just for profit, but to introduce a novel creative concept via a new canvas, and to lift up a small Indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala that's dear to their Founder's heart by funding medical and artistic projects, thereby changing lives. Then Precision Sails, the world’s largest sailmaker, stepped in. Now that dream is trapped in a patent battle. Opportunities vanish, and creative independent innovation is suffocated. While Precision Sails' corporate lawyer drags the case out, this community waits, amidst two weeks of earthquakes which have destroyed centuries-old buildings, cut off their only road, and all but eliminated their food and water supplies. It's heartbreaking. "We've been trying for years to resolve this dispute, not just to protect our innovation, but to direct our energies toward something bigger: helping a community in need, and other altruistic pursuits," says ImageSails' Founder, Daniel Gohstand. The tragedy is that while their lawyer bills hours, this community waits for the opportunity that hangs in limbo. Innovation should be celebrated, not smothered. Efforts to support people who need and appreciate it shouldn’t be collateral damage in an industry power play.""A prudent and expedited resolution would be in part donated to the town's desperate and immediate needs, but it appears to me that thus far Precision Sails has preferred to waste that same money on legal posturing and circumvention. This isn’t just a legal fight–it’s a moral one with far-reaching implications. Precision Sails can choose fairness by honoring my decade of devotion to this concept and the artistic and humanitarian dreams that drove me to pursue it."Will they? We’re all watching!#imagesailsvprecisionsails#PatentFight #DavidVsGoliath#precisionsailslawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentLawsuit#NorthSailsPatentInfringementCase#precisionsailspatentinfringementcase#precisionsailspatentinfringementlawsuit#ImageSailsPatentLawsuit#ImageSailsSuingNorthSails#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#supportSantaMariadeJesus#supportindependentartists#Sailing#DoTheRightThing
An ImageSails opinion pieceNorth Sails shame: company embraces undermining independent artistry and altruism, rather than displaying integrity and honorAs our lawsuit against North Sails continues, they are desperately employing what I, ImageSails' Founder Daniel Gohstand, feel is unabashed subterfuge to avoid accountability for theft and appropriation of beautiful and altruistic artistic devotion. We ask that you not support a company that would rather spend hundreds of thousands of dollars attempting to circumvent and undermine an independent artists' innovation and patents, rather than simply forging a positive and productive relationship, as originally offered them and responded to with what has proven to be feigned interest followed by underhanded thievery. There is something seriously misguided in their orientation toward destroying rather than creating. I personally feel it displays a complete absence of ethics and decency. What kind of company, and what kind of people, behave this way? We urge you to consider their lowly behavior before purchasing.North Sails was afforded every opportunity to approach this situation with honor, by forging a relationship, licensing our patents, or even purchasing our company. It would have in effect cost them nothing to license our patents and/or pay royalties, and simply build those costs into their pricing. We all could have created more beautiful art in the world, made more money, and maintained mutual respect. We could have also kept jobs in America, as our sails are entirely printed and manufactured by hand in the USA. They chose otherwise.Latest in North's shameful repertoire is assertion of the following dates of Doyle, now part of North as an ever-growing corporate entity. Though coinciding, surely no coincidence:Doyle's attorney, and now North's, assert that, "Stratis Sail Art was under development from at least as early as February 2015 and ready for launch in late April 2015."This is enlightening, as I:A) Filed my initial patent application on Aug. 15, 2014.B) Presented my product at the Annapolis Sailboat Show on October 9th, 2014, where I also met with Quantum (now also part of North Sails) VP of Design and Engineering Robert Ranzenbach, who expressed interest in working together.C) Exhibited my realized product and sailed it on a vessel at the Strictly Sail Miami sailboat show in Miami, Florida, on February 12th-16th, 2015.D) Exhibited in Oakland, CA, at Strictly Sail Pacific on April 9, 2015, where I met Doyle representatives, including Bill Colombo.E) Personally met with Bill Colombo at his Alameda loft on April 23, 2015.Something smells pungently fishy to me, and reeks of unbridled greed. Note that they claim their product was 'under development from at least as early as February 2015,' while I exhibited my true first-in-the-world printed sail at the Strictly Sail Miami sailboat show in Miami, Florida, on February 12th-16th, 2015!They go on to claim that their product was 'ready for launch in late April 2015,' while I exhibited in Oakland, CA, at Strictly Sail Pacific on April 9, 2015! There I met Doyle representatives including Bill Colombo, and personally met with Bill Colombo at his Alameda loft on April 23, 2015, at which point he expressed great interest, and not once mentioned launching a competing product.It doesn't take a detective to see how the dates correspond, and how mine precede theirs. I assert they wantonly and underhandedly appropriated my hard work; it's my fervent opinion they stole my concept and methods. There is no doubt that I am the true creator of this art, as they have themselves admitted in writing multiple times, by the assertion of the aforementioned dates. It seems to me they'll do anything to avoid respecting an independent artists' decade of commitment, investment of countless personal funds, and earnest devotion to an altruistic, artistic concept. I feel it's disgusting, really.I feel three of North Sails' top reps behaved duplicitously throughout our interactions: I spoke with their CEO, Dan Neri, and their graphics lead, John Gladstone, many times on the phone, who both asserted interest in working together, then endlessly gave us the run-around. I later spoke with representative Cyrilla Garcia, who also expressed interest, and stated, "I'll call you next week." She did not. I feel none of their top management exhibited one iota of honesty, forthrightness, integrity, or respect. They are fully aware of their tactics, and carried-out their deceit with intent.I'll always be proud that I created something artistically new and unique, inventing a new canvas, and adding an entirely fresh dynamic to sailing. They can be proud of nothing. In my view, they've done nothing except steal, and where is the pride in that?The damage these companies have done to our small enterprise and the sailing world as a whole is immeasurable, from harming creative efforts and impeding artistry in the maritime realm, to diverting income from our Team, contractors, and fellow artists, to, perhaps most egregiously and heartbreakingly, impacting our ability to bring medical and artistic aid to a small community in need in Guatemala. I'm certain the sailing community will see the truth of the matter, and will be off-put enough by their conduct to refuse to support, or purchase from, North Sails. If you’ve ever viewed this company as a bastion of integrity in the sailing industry, I’d strongly recommend looking elsewhere. As their company has grown in size, their respect has shrunken to a depth that no longer even registers. At some point, consumers need to draw a line to stop corporate theft, manipulation, and abuse of independents trying to achieve something uniquely positive and beautiful in this world. Kindly contact us to join us in this fight. We appreciate your support, which you may share through legal aid, and funds devoted to the same via GoFundMe: gofund.me/9f33b0fd#ImageSailsvNorthSails#ImageSailsvPrecisionSails#ImageSailsLawsuit#NorthSailsLawsuit#PrecisionSailsLawsuit#NorthSailsPatentLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentLawsuit#NorthSailsPatentSuit#PrecisionSailsPatentSuit#NorthSailsPatentInfringementCase#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementCase#NorthSailsPatentInfringementLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementLawsuit#ImageSailsSuingNorthSails#ImageSailsSuingPrecisionSails#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#ImageSailsPatentLawsuit#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#DefendIndependentArtists#ImageSailsGoFundMe
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ImageSails Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Precision SailsImageSails, LLC, has filed a lawsuit against Precision Sails with the California Northern District Court, alleging patent infringement among other claims. The suit and its contents are publicly available, e.g.Precision SailsCase 3:25-cv-00193dockets.justia.com/docket/california/candce/3:2025cv00193/442371"I feel they had every opportunity to approach me and my company equitably, fairly, and respectfully," says Daniel Gohstand, Founder and Creative Director of ImageSails, LLC. "As an independent artist and small business owner, I believe these are blatant examples of large corporations disrespecting personal innovation. I'm proud of what I created, and am confident the public and courts will defend my ingenuity and unique achievement."The matter is pending.#ImageSailsvPrecisionSails#ImageSailsLawsuit#PrecisionSailsLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentLawsuit#PrecisionSailsPatentSuit#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementCase#PrecisionSailsPatentInfringementLawsuit#ImageSailsSuingNorthSails#ImageSailsSuingPrecisionSails#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#ImageSailsPatentLawsuit#ImageSailsPatentEnforcement#DefendIndependentArtists
Wonderful cultural insight from our two Hawaiian Ambassadors aboard the Carnival Spirit; always best to ask those who truly know.Que amable esos dos representantes de Hawaii abordo el crucero Carnival Spirit! Me compartienron muchas cosas interesantes de su historia y cultura--las agradezco tanto!#carnivalspirit#carnivalhawaii#HawaiianCulture
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Here's me on the Carnival Conquest. Really this is a great gig. Shot the streets of Saint Martin today--hope to put a collection together for my next lecture. Grateful for the fun times, and nice passengers who greet me by name.Dando clases de fotografia por el crucero Carnival Conquest por el caribe. Muy amable los pasajeros. Saque fotos por la isla de saint martin hoy. Que benedicion este g#carnivalconquestq#academyoffunO#cruiselecturestures
ImageSails: The crown jewel of advertisingImageSails' Crown Royal sail continues its promotional journey.Sails never looked like this befor#ImageSailsS#crownroyalR#sailadvertisingi#experientialmarketinge#floatingbillboardso#sailgraphicsp#yachtcustomizationation
CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT: ImageSails' Crown Royal sail launches in Florida!ImageSails' 2-sided, Pantone-matched purple printed sail with Crown Royal's logos forcefully displayed is making waves!ImageSails: The crown jewel o#ImageSailsn#crownroyali#sailadvertisingS#experientialmarketinge#floatingbillboardsa#sailgraphicss#yachtcustomizationhtCustomization
ImageSails' Founder, Daniel Gohstand, meets with Dal Bahadur Tamang from Old Monastery Art School in Kathmandu, Nepal! ImageSails is thrilled to now offer the art of this exquisite country on our sa#nepalN#kathmandum#oldmonasteryartschoolchool
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ImageSails harnesses the power of a floating or flying billboard to bring your marketing to targeted audiences and events via a revolutionary platform which unites advertisers, vessels, captains, artists, and custom sails.
ImageSails is the unique international marketing firm delivering advertising and art via sea and air utilizing the world’s first high-performance photographic sails.
Leaving #Monterey for a grueling 20-hour leg to #sansimeon! Leaving at 7pm to arrive at the #anchorage in daylight.#sailinglife#sailing#sail
In the economy of today as a company you need to be as innovative as possible in order to stand out.Check on our website some mockups that we have done for several brands. Get inspired by these! bit.ly/2cPhx9A #customizedcreativesails #ImageSails
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Hanging out on ImageSails One! Everything I need: studio, bedroom, living room in One!
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