£3,000+ prizes for stories and photos of inspiring encounters at sea

Entries are open for Yachting Monthly’s annual environmental journalism award, the 2026 Brian Black Memorial Award sponsored by Coppercoat

Whether landscape or wildlife, some encounters with the marine environment change the way we see the world

Back for a sixth year, Yachting Monthly is running the Brian Black Memorial Award in partnership with Coppercoat. The award commemorates Brian and Lesley Black, trailblazing sailors, environmentalists and journalists. This year, there are over £3,000-worth...