A record 152 yacht racing photographers representing 30 nations have entered this year’s Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award, dedicated to the sport of sailing.
The seven members of the international jury have now selected the 80 best images, which are available online for the public vote. The jury’s votes will separately determine the overall winner.
The top 20 images will be showcased at Metstrade in Amsterdam, with the awards ceremony taking place on 20 November during the Yacht Racing Forum.
Public voting is open from October 20 until November 14.
You can vote for as many images as you like but you can click only once on each image.
PUBLIC VOTE CLICK HERE . . .
Two major prizes will be presented:
- The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award – selected by the international jury
- The Public Award – determined by the number of votes received online
The panel that will judge this year’s Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award:
- Martina Orsini (ITA) – Professional photographer, winner 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
Bringing together internationally recognised photographers alongside leading figures from the sailing industry, the jury will have the difficult task of selecting the most outstanding sailing photograph of the year.