Amsterdam, Netherlands — The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced the members of its international jury for 2025, setting the stage for this year’s premier photography competition dedicated to the art of sailing. This highly anticipated event will culminate in an awards ceremony held during the Yacht Racing Forum on November 21.
Among the jury members are renowned industry figures, including Samo Vidic of Slovenia, a two-time winner of the Yacht Racing Image Award in 2023 and 2024, and Anna Schroeder, Marketing Director for the Pantaenius Group. Ludovic Sorlot, Editor-in-Chief of Course Au Large and CupLegend magazines, will also serve on the jury alongside Clare G. Harrington, Vice Commodore of The New York Yacht Club, Holly Cova, Team Director for Team Malizia, Cécile Andrieu, CEO of Mer Concept, and Niels Klarenbeek, Director of Metstrade. Together, these experts will evaluate the submissions to select the year’s outstanding sailing photograph.
Now entering its 16th year, the competition invites professional photographers from around the globe to submit their best works, captured between October 14, 2024, and October 12, 2025. The jury will narrow down the entries to the top 80 images, which will be displayed on the event’s website starting October 20. Following this, the public will have until November 14 to vote for their favorites.
The event’s highlight, the showcase of the 20 best photographs, will take place at Metstrade in Amsterdam, scheduled for November 18-20. Winners will be announced and celebrated at the Yacht Racing Forum on November 21. Two distinct awards will be given: the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award, selected by the jury, and a public award determined through online voting.
Prizes will include monetary rewards for the jury’s selections — €1,500 for first place, €750 for second, and €250 for third. Additional accolades may be presented to photographers present during the prize-giving ceremony.
Photographers are reminded that submissions are due by midnight on October 12 through the event website. This competition continues to attract the attention of sailing enthusiasts and photographers alike, providing a platform to celebrate the beauty and excitement of yacht racing through the lens of skilled photographers.
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