This contest, launched in 2010, is the first worldwide contest dedicated to sailing sports, offering professional photographers the opportunity to share their passion for sailing with a large community.
"The America's Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race, the arrival of the Vendée Globe, the Mini Class, the Figaro, classic yacht races and much more should result in an extraordinary selection of images that will illustrate the diversity of the sport of sailing." said Nicolas Mirabaud, member of the Mirabaud Executive Committee.
In 2016, 149 professional photographers from 25 countries submitted an image for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award 2016, producing some stunning photos. 34,680 people voted for their favorite photo on the internet while 1.8 million pages were viewed on the event website. In 2016, it was a Frenchman, the famous Jean-Marie Liot, who won the award, with a picture of Morgan Lagravière's IMOCA Safran covered in water, during the Vendée Globe.
The first 80 photos submitted before October 12, 2017 at midnight will be pre-selected by a jury of three recognized and international marine photographers and published on the event website. Photographers may submit only one photo, taken between November 1, 2016 and October 12, 2017. The top 20 photos selected by the jury will be displayed at the Yacht Racing Forum on November 27-28 in Aarhus, Denmark, in front of leading sailing personalities.
The winning photographer will receive the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image prize, while a minimum of 2,000 euros will be distributed to the winners. Two secondary prizes will also be awarded during the Yacht Racing Forum: The Yacht Racing Forum Award (selected by the delegates attending the Yacht Racing Forum) and the Public Award (selected by public votes on Facebook)
