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Mirabaud photo competitionThe powerful art of the best sailing photographers

Tatjana Pokorny

 · 13.10.2022

Mirabaud photo competition: The powerful art of the best sailing photographersPhoto: Nico Martinez für den Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award
At least one co-favourite: Spanish photographer Nico Martinez managed to capture this majestic exception at the TP52 World Championship off Cascais on the final day. It has already generated a huge response on social networks
New record number of applicants for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award 2022: never before have so many sailing photographers submitted their best pictures. Four German photographers have made it to the main round
Suellen Hurling for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award

The race for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award 2022 is on. No fewer than 150 yacht racing photographers from 29 countries have submitted their best works for this year's photo competition, which is dedicated to sailing in all its facets. The 20 best images will be exhibited at the World Sailing Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi and at the Yacht Racing Forum in Malta.

A beautifully dreamy sailing view by Mélanie JoubertPhoto: Mélanie Joubert für den Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image AwardA beautifully dreamy sailing view by Mélanie Joubert

The winner of the main prize was chosen by the six members of the international jury: World Sailing CEO David Graham from England, Magenta Project Chairwoman Jonquil Hackenberg from England, AFP photographer and 2021 winner Loïc Venance (France), marketing and media consultant Meg Reilly (USA), "Skippers" Editor-in-Chief Brice Chevallier (Switzerland) and Nicolas Mirabaud (Switzerland), Managing Partner of Mirabaud & Cie SA. They selected the 80 best pictures, which can now be admired online.

A special kind of "framing": on-board reporter Eike Schurr, known as a drone photographer with an international radius, framed and staged the sailors in the Austrian team for The Ocean Race in a special wayPhoto: Eike Schurr für den Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image AwardA special kind of "framing": on-board reporter Eike Schurr, known as a drone photographer with an international radius, framed and staged the sailors in the Austrian team for The Ocean Race in a special way

German quartet of photographers in the race

Four German photographers have made it through to the main round: last year's fourth-placed photographer in the Mirabaud photo competitionEike Schurr with a moment from the world of The Ocean Race, in which the sailors are "framed" by spray in an extraordinary way.Felix Diemer has captured a strong action moment in the SailGP.Ulli Seer applies with a concentrated crew picture of the "Jethou" at the finish of a race of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2021. Kieler Woche photographerChristian Beeck is entering the race with a sporting eye on the International 14 Worlds 2022.

Felix Diemer is one of the official top photographers who regularly capture the SailGP. He captured this spectacular snapshot in extreme wind conditions at the first event in Cadiz in 2021Photo: Felix Diemer für den Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image AwardFelix Diemer is one of the official top photographers who regularly capture the SailGP. He captured this spectacular snapshot in extreme wind conditions at the first event in Cadiz in 2021

The public is now invited to cast their vote until 15 November. Click here, view the pictures and vote for your favourite photos!

Several pictures can be chosen in the "Public Voting". The winner will receive a special prize. The 20 best photos chosen by the jury will be exhibited at the World Sailing Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi and at the Yacht Racing Forum in Malta. The award ceremony will take place during the Yacht Racing Forum Gala Evening Reception on 21 November. Sailing photographers from all over the world are cordially invited to attend this event.

Ulli Seer's view into the stern of the "Jethou", whose crew is sailing towards the finish line at the classic Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez with great concentrationPhoto: Ulli Seer für den Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image AwardUlli Seer's view into the stern of the "Jethou", whose crew is sailing towards the finish line at the classic Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez with great concentration

Three prizes will be awarded to the winners: the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award (main prize), the winner of which will be chosen by the international jury. There is also the "Public Award", which is based on the number of votes cast on the Internet. And last but not least, the "Delegates Award", which is based on the votes cast by participants at the annual World Sailing Conference.

Christian Beeck captured this racy scene at the International 14 Worlds off Kiel. Who has who in their sights while the sailors give their all in the harness?Photo: Christian Beeck für den Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image AwardChristian Beeck captured this racy scene at the International 14 Worlds off Kiel. Who has who in their sights while the sailors give their all in the harness?

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