Winners three and four revealed in ilovesailing calendar competition

by Emma Slater, RYA 5 May 2015 19:43 BST 5 May 2015

Mark Yuill from Westgate-on-Sea, Kent and Jane Green from Ilminster, Somerset, have been crowned winners three and four in the ilovesailing calendar competition 2015, securing themselves a spot on the 2016 ilovesailing calendar.

"Thanks to everyone that chose my photo for the ilovesailing calendar, I feel very proud and happy", commented Mark whose picture entitled, 'Returning to shore' was taken on the River Danube, Golubac, Serbia at the Serbian Sailing Association Optimist and Laser sail training clinic.

"Sometimes the magic moments in sailing happen when you least expect them, in the moments when the action finishes, and you have a few minutes to reflect on an exciting eventful tiring and fun day on the water.

"To see the young sailors returning to shore happy, hungry and a little tired after learning new skills and having fun with their friends helps me remember why I love sailing and the pleasure it can bring to those fortunate enough to give it a try", Mark added.

While Jane commented: "Woo hoo, I am over the moon. This is the first photo I have ever submitted in a competition even though I am a keen photographer.

"We finished a 16 year circumnavigation last year and went to the Norfolk Broads and bought a small motor cruising boat to use as a UK base (a floating flat). On our first trip out we were amazed at the Wherries racing in such narrow channels. We would tuck close to the bank and the booms on some would pass within inches of our boat. I have the utmost respect for these river sailors having to tack these huge sails and have complete admiration for the crew, but give me an ocean every time with plenty of room for manoeuvring!"

Jane and Mark's winning images were picked from amongst 22 stunning images submitted throughout April. "Our entrants really don't make it easy for the judging panel", commented Emma Slater, ilovesailing co-ordinator. "Once again we were spoilt for choice, but we can only choose two, but luckily we can start all over again in May. We still have eight more spaces to fill, so there's still plenty of opportunities to submit your favourite sailing photo and hopefully make it on to the 2016 calendar."

As well as claiming their spot on the 2016 calendar Mark and Jane also win:

• Two tickets to the PSP Southampton Boat Show for the official prize giving
• Canvas print of their winning entry
• A copy of the final printed calendar
• A selection of RYA goodies
• And of course the much loved and coveted ilovesailing rubber duck!

The ilovesailing calendar competition runs from March through to August 2015, with two winners being picked each month. Winners will be announced on the ilovesailing Facebook page.

All you have to do to take part is post your favourite sailing photo(s) on to the ilovesailing Facebook page www.facebook.com/ryailovesailing or email your entry to , it's that easy.

The 2016 calendars will go on sale at the 2015 Southampton Boat Show in September, with the first 100 people to purchase a copy also receiving a 2015 green ilovesailing rubber duck. Alternatively the calendars will also be available to purchase via the RYA web shop, www.rya.org.uk/shop

As well as the calendar competition the ilovesailing page will continue to run its ever popular weekly caption competition, giving you a chance to share your funny, clever and witty captions in a bid to win an ilovesailing duck.

Come along to the page at www.facebook.com/ryailovesailing and get involved.

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