IF YOU WIN...

YOU WILL RECEIVE:

■ A cash prize of £2,000

■ A donation of £1,000 to your chosen environmental project or charity

■ Publication of your work in Yachting Monthly magazine and its website

■ An original artwork inspired by the winning entry by son of Brian and Les, artist Kieron Black

■ A formal presentation at the Southampton Boat Show

■ A physical award, and the right to use the award logo

HOW TO ENTER

Entries should be submitted before 8 August 2021 to www.yachtingmonthly@ futurenet.com, with Brian Black Memorial Award in the subject line. Entries should be in electronic written format with images supplied via Dropbox. The entry must be the original work of the author and can’t have been published previously.

Images submitted need not have been taken solely by the author, but they should be specific to the project or voyage, and the author must have written permission to submit the images for publication in print and online. Images and articles may be shared in their original context by supporting organisations and sponsors for the purpose of promoting the award.

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

Applications are invited from anyone who has recently used a sailing boat to explore an environmental issue. The voyage should ideally have been undertaken in UK, European or Arctic waters. The judges are looking for great stories, told well and will focus primarily on the quality of the writing. Articles should be illustrated with great photography and should aim to inform and inspire the reader. Good luck!