Please select your home edition
Edition
MySail 2025

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

Hyde Sails 2024 - One DesignCyclops Marine 2023 November - FOOTERJeanneau Sun Odyssey 350

Related Articles

The Allure of Timber
The longevity, and sheer beauty, of boats made of wood In these days of exotic materials, high modulus carbon and ultra lightweight construction, it's possible to overlook the longevity, and sheer beauty, of boats made of wood.
Posted on 29 Apr A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard
A close look at what makes their yachts unique Traditional skills in boatbuilding could be regarded as a lost art from a bygone era. In the world of fibreglass and carbon, the joinery and laminating techniques of wood ribs and cedar strips are a thing of the past.
Posted on 28 Apr Transat Paprec, Classics, US Sailing, Cup news
Some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others While some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others, the offshore racing action is plenty hot in the Transat Paprec.
Posted on 22 Apr Make me smile even wider and brighter
What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Only one thing... What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Well, how about actually speaking with a former participant who has then gone on to work in the industry. That's what!
Posted on 22 Apr Cup bust-ups; SailGP time-out
A few situations that have been on the build for a while all came to a head within the same week. It has been a tumultuous few weeks on the NZ sailing scene and internationally. A few situations that have been on the build for a while all came to a head within the same week.
Posted on 15 Apr Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue
SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news What a couple of weeks it has been in the world of professional sailing: SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news for one reason or another.
Posted on 15 Apr Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news
McIntyre Mini Globe Race news, Princesa Sofía report, Charleston Race Week As global financial markets melt faster than spring snowpack in the American West, I find myself daydreaming more and more of simply setting sail.
Posted on 8 Apr For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26
Chickens, eggs, and boats. Until now, had never, ever put that lot together! The proverbial chicken, an egg, and boats. Not entirely sure I had ever pondered that until after my recent conversation with Davey James and Mark Mills. The genesis for the discussion was the reveal of the new Cape 26 OD....
Posted on 6 Apr Ambre Hasson discusses her Classe Mini season
Touching base with Franco American Classe Mini skipper Ambre Hasson Sail-World checked in with Ambre Hasson, the skipper of Mini 618, to get the latest on the Franco American's 2025 Mini Transat campaign.
Posted on 2 Apr The Proving Ground
Why the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS is such an important regatta The end of an Olympic quadrennial cycle often brings sailing campaigns to an end. Some partnerships in doublehanded classes split, with helm and crew going their separate ways, while others use the time to reflect on their future.
Posted on 1 Apr
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2025 Sail-World Sail-World Australia and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy