Photo of the year

Vote for the best photo of 2011 courtesy of Mirabaud & Cie

Sailing enthusiasts are invited to vote for their favourite image from a shortlist of photographs selected for the ‘Yacht Racing Image of the Year 2011’ presented by Mirabaud & Cie private bankers. The winning image will be announced during the 4th World Yacht Racing Forum over 13-14 December in Estoril, Portugal.

The shortlist was chosen from over 40 images submitted by professional yacht racing photographers from around the world. Viewers are invited to vote for their favourite image either on Facebook or online via the World Yacht Racing Forum website.
 
Please view the images and place your vote via the Facebook site or on the event website.

The images will be also be printed and displayed at the World Yacht Racing Forum. Delegates to the Forum will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite image and the winning image will be announced on the second day of the Forum, 14 December.
 
Started in 2009 during the World Yacht Racing Forum, the ‘Yacht Racing Image of the Year’ award recognises the very best yacht racing image taken during the year, and which best represents the essence and excitement of yacht racing as a sport. The exhibition and award is sponsored by Mirabaud & Cie private bankers.

Last year the award was won by Thierry Martinez.