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Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award: Submission of images open until 12 October

by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 10 Sep 18:00 BST 21 November 2025
Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 © Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award

The world's leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is now open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 14 October 2024.

Key Details

16th edition of the contest, now proudly supported by Pantaenius
Open to professional photographers worldwide
Theme: yacht racing in all its forms — from classic yachts to cutting-edge racers, including multihulls, foilers, dinghies, windsurfing and kitesurfing

International Jury:

  • Samo Vidic (SLO), two-time winner of the Yacht Racing Image Award (2023 & 2024)
  • Anna Schroeder (GER), Marketing Director, Pantaenius Group
  • Ludovic Sorlot (FRA), Editor-in-Chief, Course Au Large & CupLegend
  • Clare G. Harrington (USA), Vice Commodore, New York Yacht Club
  • Holly Cova (GBR), Team Director, Team Malizia
  • Cécile Andrieu (FRA), CEO, Mer Concept
  • Niels Klarenbeek (NED), Director, Metstrade
Exhibition: The top 20 images will be showcased at the Metstrade show in Amsterdam, 18-20 November 2025.

Awards Ceremony: Winners will be celebrated on 21 November during the Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam, in front of many of the sport's leading international figures.

Public Vote: Open from 20 October to 14 November.

Prize Money

The winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award will receive €1,500.
Second place will receive €750.
Third place will receive €250.
The winner of the Public Award will receive €500.

Submission of Images - Click here.

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