Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award - Submission of images open until 12 October
by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 15 Sep 02:43 PDT
20 November 2026
Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award © Yacht Racing Image Award
The world's leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 15 October, 2025.
Key details
17th edition of the contest, proudly supported by Pantaenius Yacht Insurances
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:
- Martina Orsini (ITA) - Professional photographer, winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025
- Marzio Perrelli (ITA) - CEO, The America's Cup
- Anna Schroeder (GER) - Marketing Director, Pantaenius Group
- Mark Henley (GBR) - Professional photographer
- Victoria Low (GBR) - CEO, The Magenta Project
- Kurt Arrigo (MLT) - Professional photographer
- Natalie Fortier (USA) - Global Communications, SailGP
Display: The top 20 images will be showcased at the Metstrade show in Amsterdam, 17-19 November 2026.
Awards Ceremony: Winners will be celebrated on 20 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