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Marinalife announces winners of Summer Photo Contest

by Marinalife / Natalie Friton on 24 Sep 2010
The big wave taken aboard a 25-foot MacGregor outside the White Lake Channel on Lake Michigan by David J. Ruck Marinalife http://www.marinalife.com
Marinalife this summer hosted its first annual Summer Photo Contest as part of the on-going celebration of their 10th anniversary as the most extensive online directory of marina information and cruising concierge service for boaters. Marinalife members submitted photos for the following three categories: Best Pet Photo; Best Cruising Photo; and, Best Sunset Photo. The photos submitted captured action packed cruising, pet parties, and beautiful sunsets.

The winning photos will be displayed in the Fall Marinalife Magazine and at the Marinalife booth at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 28-November 1 (Booth #163 at Bahia Mar). Marinalife staff and several photographers served as the judging panel. The winners are:

Best Pet Photo:

Rocky’s Birthday Party by Bob Manheimer aboard Boss Lady, a 45-foot Downeast Flybridge Cruiser on Penobscot Bay in Maine © Marinalife http://www.marinalife.com
Rocky’s Birthday Party by Bob Manheimer aboard Boss Lady, a 45-foot Downeast Flybridge Cruiser on Penobscot Bay in Maine © Marinalife http://www.marinalife.com


Rocky’s Birthday Party by Bob Manheimer aboard Boss Lady, a 45-foot Downeast Flybridge Cruiser on Penobscot Bay in Maine
Runner Up
Lolita by Jeryl Herrick aboard M/Y Dragon Of The Seas, a Sunseeker 64 in St. Petersburg, Florida

Best Sunset Photo:

Sunrise from Pavillion Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts, looking toward Cranes Beach by Trish McGregor © Marinalife http://www.marinalife.com
Sunrise from Pavillion Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts, looking toward Cranes Beach by Trish McGregor © Marinalife http://www.marinalife.com


Sunrise from Pavillion Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts, looking toward Cranes Beach by Trish McGregor
Runner Up
Sailboats at Sunset in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, by Carolyn Bergantino, on the bow of her 58-foot Cruisers Yachts

Best Cruising Photo:
The big wave taken aboard a 25-foot MacGregor outside the White Lake Channel on Lake Michigan by David J. Ruck
Runner Up
A calm passage through Hell Gate into New York Harbor by Dori Arrington, aboard her 40-foot Silverton

'The photo contest has been a great way to connect with our members and see what they’re up to when they’re on the water. Marinalife truly supports active cruisers and the photos prove that they all embrace the lifestyle. It was a fun contest to host and we look forward to making it an annual event,' says Joy McPeters.

For more information, please go to: www.marinalife.com

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