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 18 – 20 November.
“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.
*Photographers have until October 12 to submit their entries.
