What is the best yacht racing image of the year? Public votes are now open to determine the winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image "Public Award".

No less than 120 professional photographers representing 26 nations  submitted their best photo for the 2025 edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award. 

The seven members of the international jury have selected the 80 best images which are now online. Their votes will also define the overall winner of the Yacht Racing Image Award.

The top 20 images will be exhibited at the world's largest maritime industry trade fair, Metstrade Amsterdam, on November 18 - 20. The awards ceremony will take place on November 21 at the Yacht Racing Forum, the leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing. Yacht racing photographers form all over the world are cordially invited to the event (registration compulsory on www.yachtracingforum.com). 

Two prizes will be awarded to the winners: the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award (main prize), selected by the international jury, and the Public Award, based on the number of public votes online. 

Public voting is open from today until November 14.