Marine photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz, publisher of the Calendar of Wooden Boats, and marine historian Maynard Bray, who has provided the text for the calendar since its inception, will select the winning boat. The Calendar of Wooden Boats Most Photogenic Award will recognize a boat, regardless of its racing record, that stands out as an ideal example of the aesthetics, design, fine craftsmanship, and commitment to maintenance that are the hallmarks of an exceptional wooden boat. The winner will be announced at the awards dinner following the race on Saturday, August 6.

The award will consist of an 11" x 14" Benjamin Mendlowitz photographic print of the winning boat, as well as a deluxe slip-cased, numbered and signed limited edition of the Book of Wooden Boats, Volume II.

MOST PHOTOGENIC BOAT AWARD WINNERS

2015 - Marilee, 59' NewYork 40 sloop designed by N.G. Herreshoff
2014 - Alera, 43' New York 30 class sloop designed by N.G. Herreshoff
2013 - Juno, 65' auxiliary schooner designed by Nat Benjamin
2012 - Elly, 27' Swedish designed and built Kungsviken boat
2011 - Spartan, 72' New York 50 class sloop designed by N.G. Herreshoff
2010 - Ticonderoga, 72' ketch designed by L. Francis Herreshoff
2009 - Malabar II, 41' schooner designed by John Alden
2008 - Lady M, 46' sloop designed by N.G. Herreshoff
2007 - Vela, 50' sloop designed by Havilah H. Hawkins, Jr.
2006 - Dyon, 52' sloop designed by A.E. Luders and P.L. Smith

NOAH Publications has produced the Calendar of Wooden Boats® since 1983. For more information about the calendar and other products, please visit the NOAH Publications web site at www.noahpublications.com.