The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image is an annual photography competition, reserved for professional marine photographers around the world, which rewards the most beautiful photo of a boat in a race. This photo, taken during the year (2015/2016), must reflect the atmosphere and excitement that one feels during a regatta.
This contest intends to honor the work of these artists, but also provide them with a promotional platform to help them promote the sailing race to a wide audience. Professionals had until October 18, 2016 to send their photos. They were 149 photographers, from 25 countries participated, but only 80 shots were pre-selected. These can be viewed on the website of the organization.
For the first time in 2016, voting is open to the public. The winning photo and its photographer will be announced at the Yacht Racing Forum in Malta on November 29.
Be Light Sailing Team on the 18th Footer training in Lake Balaton, Hungary
Three prizes are awarded :
- The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image (main prize), awarded by an international jury of sailing race and photography industry specialists: Andy Hunt (President and CEO of the International Sailing Federation, UK), Keith Taylor (Marine writer, editor and nautical journalist, NZL), Antonio Palma (CEO Mirabaud & Cie SA, SUI), Anna-Lena Elled (Nautical journalist and image editor, SWE), and Ian Walker (Professional skipper, UK, winner of the Volvo Ocean Race)
Chronos on the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in Antigua
- The Yacht Racing Forum Award chosen by the 700 delegates of the annual conference of the International Sailing Federation, as well as the 300 delegates of the Yacht Racing Forum.
Roman Ro?ek / CZE 100 on DN World Championship 2016 at Lake Glan, Sweden
- The " Public Award "chosen by the Internet users. This prize aims to increase the visibility of both the photographers and the competition.
Emmaline on the St Barths Bucket in St Barths, Caribbean
