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Photographer Ricardo Pinto wins prestigious award for sailing photo

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Published 11:02 AM EDT, Tue October 23, 2018
Portuguese photographer Ricardo Pinto has won the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yachtracingimage.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image</a> award for 2018. His picture of the yacht Scallywag was taken during the Volvo Ocean Race.
Portuguese photographer Ricardo Pinto has won the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award for 2018. His picture of the yacht Scallywag was taken during the Volvo Ocean Race.
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The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yachtracingimage.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image</a> contest is judged by an international jury and open to a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yachtracingimage.com%2Fgallery.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">public vote</a>. Here are some of our other favorite shots ... <br /><br />Chinese photographer, Bo Wang used a drone for this beautiful shot during the Sinan Cup Regatta. "Yacht racing are not only fierce confrontation, but also quiet and beautiful," he says.
The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image contest is judged by an international jury and open to a public vote. Here are some of our other favorite shots ...

Chinese photographer, Bo Wang used a drone for this beautiful shot during the Sinan Cup Regatta. "Yacht racing are not only fierce confrontation, but also quiet and beautiful," he says.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Wang Bo
Lauri Hänninen's shot captures the Helsinki lighthouse in the Baltic Sea during Finland's biggest off-shore sailing race. "[The lighthouse] was under renovation and looked strangely sci-fi in the middle of light Nordic summer night," says Lauri.
Lauri Hänninen's shot captures the Helsinki lighthouse in the Baltic Sea during Finland's biggest off-shore sailing race. "[The lighthouse] was under renovation and looked strangely sci-fi in the middle of light Nordic summer night," says Lauri.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Lauri Hanninen
Hungarian Brigi Török won the public prize, with more than 10,000 votes counted.
Hungarian Brigi Török won the public prize, with more than 10,000 votes counted.
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During the Volvo Ocean Race, Eloi Stichelbaut photographed the Dongfeng Race Team near Lisbon, just after their boat had been hit by a massive wave in 30 knots of wind. Stichelbaut's photograph won the Yacht Racing Forum award for 2018.
During the Volvo Ocean Race, Eloi Stichelbaut photographed the Dongfeng Race Team near Lisbon, just after their boat had been hit by a massive wave in 30 knots of wind. Stichelbaut's photograph won the Yacht Racing Forum award for 2018.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Eloi Stichelbaut
Bernardí Bibiloni captured Marigan 1898, a traditional sailboat, during the XXIV Regatta Illes Balears Clàssics off the coast of Mallorca, Spain.
Bernardí Bibiloni captured Marigan 1898, a traditional sailboat, during the XXIV Regatta Illes Balears Clàssics off the coast of Mallorca, Spain.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Bernardi Biblioni
During the Taiwan Regatta on Penghu Island, Lien Shou Lin photographed sails and their reflections, as the boats gathered at the starting line.
During the Taiwan Regatta on Penghu Island, Lien Shou Lin photographed sails and their reflections, as the boats gathered at the starting line.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Lien Shou Lin
Off the shore of Egypt, Ivan Bugarev snapped a windsurfer mid-jump, during the Winderland Windsurf Challenge.
Off the shore of Egypt, Ivan Bugarev snapped a windsurfer mid-jump, during the Winderland Windsurf Challenge.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Ivan Bugarev
Peter La Fontaine took this shot of a Volvo Ocean 65 passing through Port Phillip Bay Heads, Australia, while competing in the around-the-world yacht race. "This photo reveals the immense power in these incredible racing yachts," says La Fontaine.
Peter La Fontaine took this shot of a Volvo Ocean 65 passing through Port Phillip Bay Heads, Australia, while competing in the around-the-world yacht race. "This photo reveals the immense power in these incredible racing yachts," says La Fontaine.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Peter La Fontaine
Alfred Farre's chosen photograph shows the Mercury's crew near Barcelona during the XI Puig Vela Clàssica.
Alfred Farre's chosen photograph shows the Mercury's crew near Barcelona during the XI Puig Vela Clàssica.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Alfred Farre
Loris von Siebenthal pictured the Monofoil Gonet flying over Uri Lake, Switzerland.
Loris von Siebenthal pictured the Monofoil Gonet flying over Uri Lake, Switzerland.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Loris von Siebenthal
Martina Orsini photographed Franziska Maege as she flew above the water during the Moth European Championship in Sweden. "[Maege] is a true role model, always smiling as she competes and showing her love for foiling," says Orsini.
Martina Orsini photographed Franziska Maege as she flew above the water during the Moth European Championship in Sweden. "[Maege] is a true role model, always smiling as she competes and showing her love for foiling," says Orsini.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Martina Orsini
Ingrid Abery captures the texture of a billowing sail in this arty shot taken during Cowes Week in the UK.
Ingrid Abery captures the texture of a billowing sail in this arty shot taken during Cowes Week in the UK.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Ingrid Abery
Christophe Favreau took this shot at the Australian 505 nationals in Wangi Wangi. "This picture is showing the joy of sailing at the edge," he says. "You're not sure if it is going to end with a crash or if the situation is going to be saved."
Christophe Favreau took this shot at the Australian 505 nationals in Wangi Wangi. "This picture is showing the joy of sailing at the edge," he says. "You're not sure if it is going to end with a crash or if the situation is going to be saved."
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Christophe Favreau
Polish photographer Szymon Sikora captured sailor Piotr Kula training before the Volvo Gydnia Sailing Days in Gdańsk.
Polish photographer Szymon Sikora captured sailor Piotr Kula training before the Volvo Gydnia Sailing Days in Gdańsk.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Szymon Sikora
Les Voiles de Cassis is a regatta for old sailing ships in Cassis, France. Gérald Coulon took a classic shot of Irene VIII and her crew on a cloudy day.
Les Voiles de Cassis is a regatta for old sailing ships in Cassis, France. Gérald Coulon took a classic shot of Irene VIII and her crew on a cloudy day.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Gerald Coulon
This quirky drone shot taken in Algarrobo, Spain by Benjamín Sans, shows two athletes on the center board after flipping their boat.
This quirky drone shot taken in Algarrobo, Spain by Benjamín Sans, shows two athletes on the center board after flipping their boat.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Benjamín Sans
In the creeks of Marseille at sunset, Piérik Jeannoutot captured a boat and her crew during the SNIM regatta.
In the creeks of Marseille at sunset, Piérik Jeannoutot captured a boat and her crew during the SNIM regatta.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Pierick Jeannoutot
French photographer Yvan Zedda captured sailor Armel Le Cleac'h in Brittany, a week before the trimaran capsized off the coast of Morocco. "I chose this photo for the strength that emerges in these monsters skippered by a single man," he says.
French photographer Yvan Zedda captured sailor Armel Le Cleac'h in Brittany, a week before the trimaran capsized off the coast of Morocco. "I chose this photo for the strength that emerges in these monsters skippered by a single man," he says.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Yvan Zedda
Christian Beeck captured the race between a boat and a seagull during the German Classics regatta in Kiel-Friedrichsort.
Christian Beeck captured the race between a boat and a seagull during the German Classics regatta in Kiel-Friedrichsort.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Christan Beeck
Bertrand Duquenne took this long shot of the Tahiti Pearl Regatta in Bora-Bora from an airplane. "When you see these kind of pictures from the window of your day office, you think you're lucky," he says.
Bertrand Duquenne took this long shot of the Tahiti Pearl Regatta in Bora-Bora from an airplane. "When you see these kind of pictures from the window of your day office, you think you're lucky," he says.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Bertrand Duquenne
British photographer Claire Matches captured superyacht Rebecca in Antigua. "I have been photographing her for many years and it is always a real pleasure to see her," says Matches.
British photographer Claire Matches captured superyacht Rebecca in Antigua. "I have been photographing her for many years and it is always a real pleasure to see her," says Matches.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Claire Matches
Andy Green photographed a young sailor racing at the Optimist Nationals in Pwllheli, Wales. "I love this image as it shows the concentration of the child's face," he says.
Andy Green photographed a young sailor racing at the Optimist Nationals in Pwllheli, Wales. "I love this image as it shows the concentration of the child's face," he says.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Andy Green
Sören Hese captured a traditional-style boat soaring through the Baltic Sea during the German Classics regatta.
Sören Hese captured a traditional-style boat soaring through the Baltic Sea during the German Classics regatta.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Soeren Hese
This black-and-white shot was taken by Australian photographer Beau Outteridge in Thorpe Bay, UK. "I love the contrast of the silhouette of the foiling Moth," he says.
This black-and-white shot was taken by Australian photographer Beau Outteridge in Thorpe Bay, UK. "I love the contrast of the silhouette of the foiling Moth," he says.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Beau Outteridge
Sander Van der Borch photographed the silhouetted crew of Xenia preparing to turn the boat around the mark during the Hague Offshore Worlds race.
Sander Van der Borch photographed the silhouetted crew of Xenia preparing to turn the boat around the mark during the Hague Offshore Worlds race.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Sander van der Borch
Ugo Fonolllá pictured two boats alongside one another as the crew prepare the mainsail with help of a support boat during the Volvo Ocean Race. "The challenge with this picture was to get some symmetry with the masts of both boats," he says.
Ugo Fonolllá pictured two boats alongside one another as the crew prepare the mainsail with help of a support boat during the Volvo Ocean Race. "The challenge with this picture was to get some symmetry with the masts of both boats," he says.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Ugo Fonolla
Andras Kollmann captured a bird running across flat water towards sailing boats competing in the Kékszalag regatta on Lake Balaton, Hungary. "Birds and sailors operate in the same way," says Kollman. "They both trim lightweight streamlined structures to create lift."
Andras Kollmann captured a bird running across flat water towards sailing boats competing in the Kékszalag regatta on Lake Balaton, Hungary. "Birds and sailors operate in the same way," says Kollman. "They both trim lightweight streamlined structures to create lift."
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Andras Kollmann
Russian photographer Eugenia Bakunova took a dynamic shot of two boats during the Volvo Ocean Race in Lisbon.
Russian photographer Eugenia Bakunova took a dynamic shot of two boats during the Volvo Ocean Race in Lisbon.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image/Eugenia Bakunova
Photographer Ricardo Pinto wins 2018 Mirabaud best sailing photography award
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Portuguese photographer Ricardo Pinto’s photo of a yacht taken against the backdrop of a setting sun during the Volvo Ocean Race has won this year’s prestigious Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award.

Pinto beat off competition from over 100 photographers representing 25 nationalities in the ninth running of the annual award with shots from Olympic sailing events, the Volvo Ocean Race, the Extreme Sailing Series and many more.

“It’s a privilege to be able to follow some of the best sailing events in the world and witness such amazing moments,” said Pinto. “My goal is to be able to share that with everyone, as if they were right there next to me.”

The annual contest picks the top 80 sailing photographs from sailing regattas that year. Then, with the help of an international jury and a online public vote, the images are whittled down to a shortlist of 20, and finally to a single winner.

“I liked this image at first sight, and it deserves to win,” says Jesus Renedo, a world-renowned professional photographer and member of the international jury.

“For us photographers, the most difficult thing is not to take a picture, but everything that leads to it.

“In Ricardo’s case, I can only imagine that he had to convince the following boat driver and other passengers to get away from Scallywag when she arrived in Lisbon, in order to capture the boat’s dark silhouette in the last rays of the sun, while still identifying her.

“It is definitely a winning image, taken by a great photographer.”

The start of Leg 11 at the Volvo Ocean Race in Gothenburg, Sweden, is pictured on June 21, 2018. - The Volvo Ocean Race set off on the last leg of its round-the-world odyssey on Thursday, 21 June, with three boats effectively tied for the lead. (Photo by Thomas JOHANSSON / TT News Agency / AFP) / Sweden OUT (Photo credit should read THOMAS JOHANSSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Eloi Stichelbaut of France took the Yacht Racing Forum award, presented by the delegates of the Yacht Racing Forum, while Hungarian Brigi Török won the public prize, with more than 10,000 votes counted.