Category: contest

The Rules Are Your Launchpad

You’ve crafted your best—now make sure it counts. Read the rules first; they’re the gateway to a valid entry, not a roadblock. Honor your work by submitting it right.

Here Are the Rules

The term “The 3rd Annual RIB Photo and video 2025 Contest” shall henceforth be referenced herein as the “Contest”.

1. Eligibility: The Contest is free, regardless of age or location. However, employees and immediate family members of Medianaut who organizes the contest are not eligible.
2. Privacy Policy: By participating in the Contest, the entrant acknowledges he/she has read and understood the Privacy Policy which is available on this page.
3. By participating in the Contest: Entrants explicitly consent to unreservedly accept all regulations and the ultimate judgment, relinquishing any entitlement to dispute or appeal.
4. Photo quality Standards: Each photo must be in JPG (JPEG) or PNG format. They must not exceed 15 MB. Ensure each photo is equal or at least 720 x 720 pixels. More is better. The maximum dimension is 4096 x 4096 pixels. You may submit up to 4 unique photos per category.
5. Video Quality Standards: Each video must be in MP4 format. It must not exceed 50 MB. You may submit up to 4 unique videos per category in the Contest. All video formats must be horizontal. and have a duration of around one minute or shorter. Submissions that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.
6. Subject Matter: Photos and videos must prominently feature the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) as the primary subject. Marketing your brand, company, using watermarks, or showing a RIB being built or refurbished is not the goal.
7. Safety First: Photos and videos should not depict any dangerous or irresponsible behaviour involving RIBs. Any content that endangers the marine environment will not be accepted.
8. Respectful Content: Obscene, racist, pornographic, indecent, harassing, threatening, offensive or inappropriate photos and videos will not be accepted. Respect for other participants and the broader audience is essential. The photos and videos entered must not violate national or international regulations regarding domestic security.
9. Originality: Each entrant in the Contest must represent their original creation. The entrant must possess absolute proprietorship and copyright entitlement over the depicted photos and videos. The use of copyrighted commercial music or commercial footage must be substantiated with written proof of authorization to use it. Submissions not meeting this requirement will not be accepted.
   The submission of photos and videos that infringe upon copyright or intellectual property rights in any manner is strictly prohibited. Possible claims will be forwarded to the entrant of the photo and video. “RIBs ONLY” under the purview of Medianaut, Karel Overlaet shall hereby be deemed exempt from any potential claims.
10. Multiple Submissions: Each entrant is afforded the opportunity to tender a maximum of four (4) unique photos and/or videos per category for evaluation in the Contest. The submission of more than four photos or videos per category shall result in immediate disqualification in that category. The same photo or video cannot be entered into more than one category. If so, it will not be accepted.
11. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by November 15th 2025 at one minute to Midnight being 23:59. “Midnight” can be different due to the time zone of the entrant. Later submissions will not be considered. The jury will announce the winners mid December 2025.
12. Category Selection: There are four (4). Entrants competing in the Contest must select the designated contest categories for their submission(s). Failure to comply with this directive shall render the submitted photo and/or video ineligible for inclusion in the Contest and will not be accepted.
    A. Photo Leisure Use: Highlighting the recreational aspects of RIBbing with your own Rigid Inflatable Boat, non-professional, non-commercial.
    B. Photo Professional Deployment of the RIB: Showing the deployment of Rigid Inflatable Boats deployed for commercial purposes (main income source), like military, tactical, customs, police, marine biology and rescue operations.
    C. Video Leisure Use: Around one minute video or shorter, non-commercial. Horizontal videos only.
    D. Video Professional Deployment of the RIB : Around one minute video or shorter, non-commercial. Horizontal videos only.
13. Judges: The judges come from a range of disciplines from different countries; they will be considering photos and videos according to criteria including but not limited to design, interesting environments, artistic merit and originality. The chairman of the jury has no vote. There is no appeal against the composition of the jury. You can find the team here.
14. No responsibility Can Be Accepted for Entries: Meaning photos, videos that are lost, delayed, corrupted, damaged, misdirected or incomplete or which cannot be submitted for any technical, delivery or other reason. So be sure to make a copy of the video you going to enter before submitting it.
15. The Contest Outcome is Final: Kindly take notice that the finality of the Contest outcome is absolute and precludes any potential deliberation or recourse. In the event that the victorious video of photo originates from a brand engaged in advertising on RIBsONLY.com, such an occurrence is entirely serendipitous. All determinations rendered by the adjudicators carry the force of binding effect and are immune from contestation.
16. Jurisdiction: Only Belgian courts have jurisdiction.

Important After the Rules

By submitting your media, you grant the oganizer the non-exclusive rights to publish and share it. All copyright remains entirely yours.

This means I am allowed to display your media on RIBsONLY.com and across social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

You will always be credited for your work. I do not sell your media. If someone expresses interest in purchasing it, I will refer them directly to you without taking any commission.

You retain the right to request removal of (some of your) your media at any time. To do so, simply email contest2025@RIBsONLY.com and clearly identify the specific file(s) you wish to withdraw, as related to the Photo and Video Contest.

Please note: If your submission is selected as a winner by the contest jury, publication of the winning file(s) will be required.

FAQ

For quick answers and guidance, our FAQ page has you covered. Explore submission tips, and some rules clarifications—all in one helpful place. Check it out!

Get to Know the International Jury that Will Evaluate Your Work

It is a multidisciplinary team. It comprises professional photographers, artists, naval architects, marine experts, and branding and marketing specialists.

The jury will meticulously evaluate your work to ensure the highest quality taking into account all rules.

Here are the members of the jury for the 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025.

Adam Younger – UK

Naval Architect. Building fast hulls is his specialty.
He’s of member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.
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András Gerő – Hungary

Author, Editor in Chief of porthole.hu and 4 FB groups, he’s member of that team, who is responsibility for the content, Hungary.
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Anne Geerts – Belgium

Anne is a professional in branding and identity, marketing strategy, marketing-communication, visualisation and graphic design. You can see her work and interests on Pinterest.
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Bavo Overlaet-Michiels – Belgium

Experienced Creative Art Director with a demonstrated history of working in the graphic design industry. Skilled art director for television graphic design. Passionate photographer. Check his LinkedIn page.
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Claude Sammut – Malta

Co-founder of KCS Photography, recognised as UIM Offshore Photographers of 2024, specialising in powerboating photography, Malta. He’s a member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.
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Dominique Salandre – USA

Journalist, Writer, author of several books for Vagnon including the Rib Boat Guide, USA correspondent for Multihulls World, USA correspondent for Yachts Magazine – Editor in Chief and works for Yacht & Sea, USA. He’s a member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.
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Eric Wynen – Belgium

Eric’s a photographer of models, nature, fast cars speed boats and more of the exiting stuff. He owns Eric Wynen Photography. Check his Facebook page where he shares some of his work.
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George Polychroniou – Greece

Owner of Pelagic Media / Pelagic Expo, Greece.
He’s a member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.
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Hias Terner – France

Maritime Professional, France.
He’s a member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.
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Natalie Gripper – UK

Former Sales Accounts Associate at Henshaw Inflatables Ltd, Natalie is now Managing Director of Freelance Transport Ltd — moving vehicles across the UK, with the occasional RHIB still in tow. With strong ties to the marine industry, it remains a key part of her world.
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Norberto Pereira – Portugal

Co-founder and one of the three administrators at Semi-Rígidos Portugal Ribs Boat and active member of the RibAdventure team, writer with several articles published in the press and nautical magazine, Portugal. He’s a member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.
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Petter Martens – Norway

Naval Architect at Berserk Design. RIB designer and RIB enthusiast.
He’s a member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.
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Stephane Gamelin – France

He is a Créatif Publicitaire, Photographer, Agency Manager of O2Gam and author. You can find some of his work on his Facebook page.
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Tom Bettle – UK

Maritime Professional. He’s a member of the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group.

The FAQ is Here to Help

If you need support, check out the FAQ on the 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025. There you’ll find all the essential information you’ll need.

1. I can’t find the upload frame. What should I do?

If you’re unable to see the upload box on the “Upload Your Work Here for the 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025” page, try refreshing the page. Once refreshed, you should be able to see the “Click here to upload your file(s)” box.

2. Can I upload more than 4 files in a single category?

No, it’s not allowed to upload more than 4 images in a single category. I recommend focusing on showcasing your best work within the 4 files limit. Don’t use the same image in more than one category. You don’t have to upload them one by one. Just click each time on the upload box without clicking on send right away.

3. My photo is larger than 15 MB. What can I do?

If your file exceeds the 15 MB limit, it could be due to a high dpi setting (above 72 dpi). To reduce the file size, try the following:
* Use graphic software like Photoshop or other tools to set the dpi to 72, which will help lower the file size. Reducing the dpi will also adjust the image size accordingly. So be sure to check the final dimensions.
The maximum dimension per photo is 4096 x 4096 pixels.
* Alternatively, resize your image, but make sure it remains equal or larger than 720 x 720 pixels.

4. My video is larger than 50 MB. What can I do?

If your video file exceeds the 50 MB limit, it could be because of a high resolution like 4K or up. To reduce the video size, try the following:
Use graphic software like the free Adobe Express to convert your video to 1920 x 1080 pixels. That should help you.

5. I can’t upload my files. What should I do?

If you’re unable to upload photos or videos, contact me by email: contest2025@ribsonly.com. Make sure you tell me what steps you took. The more it is detailed, the better I can assist you.

6. My video is vertical. What should I do?

Only horizontal videos are taken into account. You can use this free tool to flip your vertical to horizontal video: Adobe Express.

7. How can I remove a file I uploaded?

To remove a file, go to your gallery overview. From there, you can easily delete the file you no longer want.

8. I can’t find my gallery. What should I do?

1. Make sure you are logged in to your account.
2. Navigate to the “Upload Your Work Here” page.
If you don’t see your gallery right away, try refreshing the page. If after uoloading your work, your gallery might not appear immediately. Refreshing the page should make it visible.

9. How can I change the description or title of a file I uploaded?

To update the description or title of your uploaded file, go to your gallery overview. You can make the necessary changes directly from there.

10. Who are the international judges for this contest?

I’m proud to introduce our esteemed international jury. It is a multi disciplinair team of professional photographers, artists, nautical architects, marine professionals and branding/marketing specialists. You can get to know them by following this link.

11. Where can I find the contest rules?

Every contest needs clear rules, and for the The 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025, you can find them here. It’s important to read the rules carefully, as by uploading a file, you agree to abide by them.

12. What if I need support that isn’t covered above?

If your issue isn’t addressed in the FAQs above, feel free to contact me directly for further assistance. Please note that the contest is international, and different time zones may cause a delay in my response.

13. Who organizes the contest?

The contest is organized by Medianaut for RIBs ONLY worldwide.

14. What happens with my work?

By submitting your media, you grant me the non-exclusive rights to publish and share it. All copyright remains entirely yours.
This means I am allowed to display your media on RIBsONLY.com and across social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
You will always be credited for your work. I do not sell your media. If someone expresses interest in purchasing it, I will refer them directly to you without me taking any commission.
You retain the right to request removal of (some of) your media at any time. To do so, simply email contest2025@RIBsONLY.com and clearly identify the specific file(s) you wish to withdraw, as related to the Photo and Video Contest.
Please note: If your submission is selected as a winner by the contest jury, publication of the winning file(s) will be required.

15. Is my work used for AI training?

No, your work is not used for AI/ML training.

16. What software did I use to setup this contest?

Finding contest software that met my specific needs was a real challenge. I was looking for something that offered full control, extensive customization, and affordability—a combination that seemed nearly impossible to find. After a long and frustrating search, I finally discovered “Contest Gallery” (link).
For me, great software is only as good as the support behind it, and the helpdesk exceeded my expectations. It’s been a game-changer for me and definitely worth trying out! Just to clarify, I’m not being paid for this review.

If I receive repeat questions, I’ll include them in this FAQ to keep all the important information in one convenient place.