Get ready to celebrate the world's best sailing photographs of the year

2024 Yacht Racing Image Award winners © Samo Vidic, James Tomlinson, Michael Kurtz

The 16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award will once again reassemble the world's best marine photographers from all over the world. The prize-giving will take place during the Yacht Racing Forum, held in Amsterdam alongside Metstrade, where the 20 best images will be exhibited.

Last year's winners (photo above):

• Left: Team US SailGP capsize during a practice session in the Bahamas, by Samo Vidic
• Right up: Cole Brauer finishes the Global Solo Challenge in 2nd Place, by James Tomlinson
• Right down: The J Class Velsheda playing with the rocks in St-Barth, by Michael Kurtz

Professional photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their best yacht racing images captured between October 14, 2024, and October 12, 2025.

The top 80 photographs, selected by an international jury, will be showcased on the event website starting October 20, where the public will be able to vote for the coveted Public Award.

The top 20 images will then be displayed at Metstrade Amsterdam from November 18-20.

"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," said Bernard Schopfer, organiser of the contest.

Niels Klarenbeek, Show Director at Metstrade, added: "We are delighted that, for the third year in a row, the prestigious Pantenius Yacht Racing Image Award returns to Metstrade.

Metstrade is proud to partner with this celebration of sailing photography. 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. Our visitors can admire the stunning images in Hall 13."

Launched in 2010 with the support of Mirabaud private bankers, the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award gathers the world's best yacht racing photographers. In 2024, no fewer than 130 photographers from 31 countries submitted their work.

The prize-giving ceremony will take place during a dedicated reception at the Yacht Racing Forum on November 21, attended by key members of the international marine industry and yacht racing photographers from across the world.

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

Submit your image

Invitation to all yacht racing photographers

The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award ceremony will take place on November 21 at 11:30 am as part of the Yacht Racing Forum, attended by leading figures from the sailing world, including regatta organizers, teams, sponsors, and host cities from around the globe.

Beyond its social and celebratory aspect, the Forum also offers photographers an excellent opportunity to meet in a pleasant setting and connect with potential clients. We warmly encourage you to come and join us!

The prize money is back!

Two prizes will be awarded:

• The main prize, the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award, selected by the International Jury.
• The Public Award, based on the number of public votes cast on the Internet.

--> The winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image award will receive € 1500 prize money. The second placed will receive € 750 prize money. The third placed will receive € 250 prize money.

--> The winner of the Public Award will receive € 500 prize money.

Other prizes may be distributed to the photographers attending the prize-giving.