Yacht Racing photography competition 2025 opens

Photographers have until 12 October to submit their entries to the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025.

The top 80 photographs, selected by an international jury, will be offered up for dissection from 20 October then the masses are asked to vote for the coveted Public Award.

The top 20 images will be displayed at Metstrade Amsterdam from 18–20 November and the prize giving will take place on the 21 November at the Yacht Racing Forum. Pictured left is Team US SailGP capsize during a practice session in the Bahamas, by Samo Vidic

“Exhibiting the 20 best photographs at Metstrade, followed by an award ceremony in front of leading figures from the sailing world, offers unparalleled exposure to the world’s finest yacht racing photographers before a passionate and highly discerning audience,” says Bernard Schopfer, organiser of the contest.

This is the third year in a row that the awards have returned to Metstrade.

“Metstrade is proud to partner with this celebration of sailing photography,” says Niels Klarenbeek, show director. “The exhibition of the year’s 20 best sailing images, held alongside the Metstrade Stage and the DAME Awards showcase, provides outstanding visibility for the world’s top photographers. It’s a perfect bridge between innovation, industry, and the beauty of the sport. “

In 2024 130 photographers from 31 countries submitted their work. Last year’s winners were the Team US SailGP capsize during a practice session in the Bahamas, by Samo Vidic (main image and above), Cole Brauer finishing the Global Solo Challenge in 2nd Place, by James Tomlinson, and the J Class Velsheda playing with the rocks in St-Barth, by Michael Kurtz (second from right, bottom row).

Images and registration for the competition need to be submitted online.

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