International marine insurer, Pantaenius UK is to sponsor the Yachting Journalists’ Association’s Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year awards for the next three years.

Nominations for the 2009 awards opened at a ceremony at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Nominations close on 6 November and YJA voting will take place during December.

The award ceremony itself coincides with the London Boat Show in January. Further details on how to make your nomination Here