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An annual event in the world of luxury yachting, The Bluewater Photo Competition goes from strength to strength. Celebrating the beauty and charisma of the superyacht industry, the competition began back in 2009 with the aim of showcasing the yachting industry and all that is has to offer. In 2026 the talent has been exceptional, the entries were truly striking and behind the lens caught the essence of yachting.
After careful consideration, our panel of judges selected the standout entries in the 2026 Bluewater Photo Competition. From stunning photography to impressive video and drone footage, this year’s talent has been exceptional.
Discover our winners and the Top 9 shortlisted entries, each capturing the beauty, adventure and unique spirit of life at sea.
A few words from our winners
Daniel Varkevisser – Photo Category Winner
"Wow! Thank you so much! I’m a bit stunned but truly honoured. I will most definitely take the course credit as I will be in Antibes for the winter and I have a few courses to get done. Again, thank you so much."
Mackenzie Sealy – Video Category Winner
“I’m incredibly honoured to be named the winner of the Bluewater Video Competition 2026 and have multiple shortlisted images. For me, video is all about capturing the moments, people and experiences that make life at sea so special, and it’s amazing to have that creativity recognised. I’m so grateful to Bluewater for this opportunity and excited to share more of these experiences with the wider community.”
Congratulations to our Top 9 shortlisted photo entries, recognising the outstanding talent and creativity of this year’s participants. A special mention goes to Andrew Jamieson, Mackenzie Sealy, Michael Fischer, Roberto Andretta and Roderick Anderson for their excellent entries, as well as Benjamin Zinn for his fantastic contribution to the video category.
Thank you to everyone who submitted photographs and videos and helped make the 2026 Bluewater Photo Competition such a success!
You can watch the full winner video on our Youtube Channel.
We can’t wait to see what 2027 brings! Start capturing your own moments at sea and enter next year’s competition for a chance to showcase your talent, share your passion for yachting and be among our next winners!
