YACHT photo competition 2025: The 30 best reader photos of the year

Pascal Schürmann

· 09.11.2025

30th place: Evening mood by Regina Zapf, Erlangen: the Schleimünde lighthouse at the mouth of the Schlei into the Baltic Sea at dusk.

29th place: Midnight Sun by Harald Zerrmann, Munich: Sailing boat in the Beaufort Sea during a voyage through the Northwest Passage.

28th place: Sunrise by Nick Coleman, Kettering/GB: Travelling from the Azores to the coast of Galicia.

27th place: Holiday feeling from Christoph Vollertsen, Weilheim: Perfect family cruise in the Kornati/Adria.

26th place: Winning pose by Magdalena Hufnagel, Ratekau: The JV43 "Vineta" crosses the finish line after sailing through the night as the first participant ship of the Brassfahrt 2025.

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The top 30 of the YACHT photo competition 2025 - click through to the winner!

Dreaming, raving and marvelling: the participants in our annual YACHT photo competition sent us some great pictures. We present the 30 best motifs in the photo gallery above.

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The winning photos from previous years:

2013: Sven Tuchel - often tried and perfectly captured. The balmy Baltic Sea day in an H-boat makes you inventive

2014: Sophie Stommel's dramatic shot of a night-time thunderstorm in Croatia is an indisputably great photo

2015: "Travelling with our friends and their new Dehler 41, we wanted to sail from Heiligenhafen to Oslo and back in three weeks in October 2014." This photo by Katrin Gruneberg was taken on the return journey between Buahamn and Varberg

2016: Buoy T6 in Texel harbour, lying on the back of the dyke. Long exposure shot by Ulrich Schleenbecker at full moon

2017: As evening falls, a magical atmosphere settles over Lake Neuchâtel. Chantal Weiss won with this photo

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The reader photos of the year, in chronological order from 2013 to 2024

The prizes for the 2025 winners:

1st prize: Noblex NF 7x50 binoculars
Whether you are a charter skipper, boat owner or regatta professional - a good pair of reliable binoculars should be part of a good skipper's hand luggage. Seaworthy binoculars that you can rely on, even when the sea gets rough, visibility deteriorates and navigation becomes more challenging. The new NOBLEX NF 7×50 from the inception line fulfils these requirements and is characterised by its robust overall construction - it is also waterproof and salt water resistant. Scope of delivery: carrying strap, carrying case, eyepiece and lens caps, cleaning cloth, warranty card, operating instructions. noblex-e-optics.com

Photo: HerstellerNoblex NF 7x50

2nd prize: Subtech 55L Pro Dry Bag Bag
The PRO DRYBAG 55L redefines protection and durability. Made from extremely durable materials, the bag is 100% waterproof up to 50 metres, shockproof and buoyant - perfect for anyone who is out and about on the water. Whether on the boat or on outdoor adventures: This bag can withstand even the toughest conditions. Maximum protection without compromise. frisch-onlineshop.de

Photo: HerstellerSubtech Pro Drybag

3rd prize: Sardinia jacket from Musto
A lightweight, waterproof and breathable sailing jacket - ideal for changeable weather conditions. The jacket impresses with its high level of comfort and well thought-out details. Available in various colours and in men's and women's styles. musto-shop.com

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Photo: HerstellerSardinia jacket from Musto

4th-6th prize: Backpack Landgang Mini
The rucksack is made from recycled sails and features a stencil print. It is robust and water-repellent. Thanks to its compact dimensions of 27 x 38 x 12 cm and 13 litre volume, it is ideal for short trips ashore. Padded, adjustable shoulder straps make it easy to carry. bags-from-sailcloth.com

Photo: Hersteller360-degree rucksack

7th - 9th price Sunglasses from Adidas
With clean lines and a classic full-frame look, these multisport sunglasses are a stylish and high-performance choice. With polarised lenses, rubberised temples, adjustable nose bridge and ventilation system on the upper edge. adidaseyeweare.com

Photo: HerstellerAdidas Eyeweare

10th-12th prize: Set of three (multifunctional scarf, knitted beanie and cap) from Buff worth 97 euros each
13th - 16th price: YACHT Calendar 2026 worth 30 euros each
17-19th prize: Tealight cog from Philippi worth 30 euros each
20 - 22. price: Hermetic Dry Bag from Fidlock worth 25 euros each
23 - 30. price: Hamburg node Key fob from Philippi worth 15 euros each

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Pascal Schürmann

Editor YACHT

Pascal Schürmann joined YACHT in Hamburg in 2001. As head of copywriting and head of the editorial team, he makes sure that all articles make it into the magazine on time and that they are both informative and entertaining to read. He was born in the Bergisches Land region near Cologne. He learned how to handle the tiller and sheet as a teenager in a touring dinghy on the Sneeker Meer and on a tall ship on the IJsselmeer. During and after his studies, he sailed on the Baltic Sea and in the Mediterranean. As a trained business journalist, he is also responsible for boat financing and yacht insurance reports at YACHT, but also has a soft spot for blue water topics.

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