Top 20 for Yacht Racing Image 2026

After 152 submissions from yacht racing photographers representing 30 nations submitted entries in the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2026 photo competition, the contest jury has advanced their 20 best images to be considered for the top prize.

France leads the shortlist with six finalists, followed by the United Kingdom with three. The remaining photographers represent Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia and the United States. The jury will reveal the overall winner on November 20 at the 2026 Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam, NED.

Top 20 Images

Top 20 Photographers
Patrick Blom – Finland
Roberto Celi – Italy
James Chapman – United Kingdom
Stephen Cloutier – United States (Top photo)
Tom Coehoorn – The Netherlands
Thomas Deregnieaux – France
Felix Diemer – Germany
Marco Donatiello – Italy
Luke Dorey – United Kingdom
Christophe Favreau – France
Robert Hajduk – Poland
Pascal Huit – France
Martin Keruzoré – France
Michael Kurtz – France
Elena Razina – Russia
Yann Riou – France
Georgia Schofield – New Zealand
Szymon Sikora – Poland
James Tomlinson – United Kingdom
Thom Touw – The Netherlands

The pictures submitted must reflect the spirit of yacht racing, and may have been taken at any time – before, during, and after regattas. For contest rules, click here.

Two prizes will be awarded:
• The main prize, the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award, selected by the International Jury.
• The Public Award, based on the number of public votes cast on the Internet.

The winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image award receives €1500 prize money, with second place receiving €750 prize money and third getting €250 prize money. The winner of the Public Award will receive €500 prize money.