Mateo Lavauzelle & Erwann Le Mene - Mini 1044 Leviator

Mini Fastnet 2025

Douarnenez, France

I chose this photo because it captures a fleeting, almost surreal moment: a Mini flying with its keel out of the water, as if defying gravity and the sea itself. The raw intensity of this instant is extraordinary, a perfect symbol of how far these boats – and the sailors who push them – have come. For me, this image tells the story of innovation and boldness, embodying the spirit of the Mini Class and the constant evolution of ocean racing.

Canon 5D MARK III, 100mm, 1600, f4.5 , 1/5000