RIBs ONLY Launches Second RIB Photography Competition

2024 Photography Competition @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

Exciting News: Photography Competition Is On!

Our second photography competition on RIBsONLY.com is launching! We invite you to share your photos. Whether it’s a quick smartphone snap, a drone shot, or a polished professional photo, your contribution is welcome!

View the stunning video of all the winning photos from the inaugural 2023 edition. And here’s the full 2023 article.

How to Enter (Use this File Name Format)

Send your photo(s) to contest@ribsonly.com. You can submit a HEIC (iPhone), jpg or png. Each image should have a minimum resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Any extra info about the photo, your gear … is welcomed by the jury.

It is imperative to create a filename like this to avoid any confusion. Only then, your entry is valid.

Do it like this:
Character of the Category – your full name – title of the image.

Example:
A – Lord Loxley – Fishing at dawn.jpg (or .png)

Contest Time Frame

You can enter from November 1st 2024 until Wednesday, November 20th 2024 at 23:59, Brussels time.

3 Categories for Rigid Inflatable Boats

A. Leisure Use
B. Professional Use of the RIB (like rescue, military, commercial (main income source), customs, police, marine biology)
C. Boat Builder Renderings

New! 4 Photos per Category

This year we give you the opportunity to shine even better. You can now enter 4 photos per category.

Rules for the Photography Competition

If you’re not familiar with our contest feel free to read the rules below prior to participating.

1. Some General Remarks and Points of Attention

1.1. Categories

There are 4 categories for submitting your best RIB photo (max. 4 per category). You’ll find them in the rules below.

Avoid incorporating watermarks from third-party brands or companies.

For further information on these categories, see ‘rules’.

You do allow the photo(s) to be published on RIBsONLY.com and its Facebook group for free, applicable solely when possessing copyright ownership.

You can send in maximum four photos per category. In each category there will be 3 winners selected by a jury composed by the owner of RIBs ONLY i.e. Medianaut, Karel Overlaet.
The jury of Your Best RIB Photo Contest consist of photographers, chief editors of nautical magazines, artists, maritime professionals, adventurers and naval architects.

All photos you submit and conform to the regulations can be used in a slideshow on RIBsONLY.com and its YouTube channel. You will be given credit of course as long as you own the copyright.

1.2 Deadline

The closing date for submissions of this contest is scheduled for:
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, at 23:59, Brussels time.

1.3 Declaration of victors

The declaration of victors is slated to occur within the latter portion of the month of December 2024.

2. Read the Rules for Entering Your Best RIB Photo Contest

2.1. Rules

The term “Your Best RIB Photo 2024 Contest – 2nd Edition” shall henceforth be referenced herein as the “Contest”. When using “photo” it also refers to “Boat Building Renderings”.

  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 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: All photo submissions must adhere to specific quality standards. Each photo should have a minimum resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Submissions not meeting this requirement may be disqualified.
  5. Submission Format: Each photo must not exceed 15 MB in size. Each photo must have, the mention of the category, a title and the real full name of the entrant.
    Any other information that the entrant wishes to share is very welcomed. For instance the story behind the photo, location, the gear you used or anything special to be mentioned…
    Submit your photos only in the following formats: HEIC (iPhone), JPG (JPEG), or PNG.
  6. Subject Matter: Photos must prominently feature the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) as the primary subject. Marketing your company and showing a RIB being built or refurbished is not the goal.
  7. Safety First: Photos 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 images will not be admitted to the “Contest”. Respect for other participants and the broader audience is essential.
    The photos 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 image.
    The submission of photographs 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. “RIBs ONLY” under the purview of Medianaut (Karel Overlaet) shall hereby be deemed exempt from any potential claims.
  10. Editing Guidelines: Minimal digital editing is allowed for color correction, cropping, and minor adjustments.
  11. Multiple Submissions: Each entrant is afforded the opportunity to tender a maximum of four (4) unique photographs per category for evaluation in the “Contest.”
    The submission of more than four photographs per category shall result in immediate disqualification in that category.
    The same image cannot be entered into more than one category.
  12. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by the deadline Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, at 23:59 Brussels time. Late submissions will not be considered.
  13. Category Selection: There are 3. Entrants vying for participation in the “Contest” are obliged to select the designated contest categories for their submission and are further required to explicitly specify the chosen category during the submission process. Failure to comply with this directive shall render the submitted photo(s) ineligible for inclusion in the “Contest.”
    A. Leisure Use: Highlighting the recreational aspects of RIBbing with your own Rigid Inflatable Boat, non-professional, non-commercial.
    B. Professional Use of the RIB: Showing the deployment of Rigid Inflatable Boats used for commercial (main income source), military, tactical, customs, police, marine biology and rescue operations use only.
    C. Boat Building Renderings: Showcasing high-quality renderings of a produced or planned RIB.
  14. Judges: The judges come from a range of disciplines from different countries; they will be considering images according to criteria including but not limited to design, innovation, technical skills, artistic merit and originality. The chairman of the jury has no vote. There is no appeal against the composition of the jury.
  15. No responsibility Can Be Accepted for Entries: Meaning photos 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 photo you entered before submitting it.
  16. 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 photograph 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.
    Prizes allocated are non-negotiable for cash conversion.
  17. Jurisdiction: Only Belgian courts have jurisdiction.

The Judges of the 2024 RIB Photography Competition

Presenting the international jury tasked with reviewing your RIB photo(s). In alphabetical order.

NameProfessionCountry
Adam YoungerNaval ArchitectUK
Anita BerrevoetsArtist, Sculptress in StoneThe Netherlands
Anne GeertsStrong professional skilled in Branding & Identity, Marketing Strategy, Marketing-communication, Visualisation and Graphic DesignBelgium
Bavo Overlaet-MichielsCreative-Art director, PhotographerBelgium
Claude SammutCo-founder of KCS Photography, recognised as UIM Offshore Photographers of 2022, specialising in powerboating photographyMalta
Dominique SalandreJournalist, Writer, author of several books for Vagnon including the Rib Boat Guide, USA correspondent for Multihulls World, Youboat – Editor in Chief and works for Yacht & SeaUSA
Eric WynenPhotographerBelgium
Natalie GripperSales and Accounts AssociateUK
Petter MartensNaval ArchitectNorway
Stephane GamelinCréatif Publicitaire, Photographe, Gérant de l’agence O2GamFrance
Tom BettleMaritime ProfessionalUK
Jury composed by Karel Overlaet, chairman of the jury

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