Best Naval Architecture: Sailing Yachts, Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025

The Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025, held in February at the prestigious Kitzbühel, Austria, brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Best Naval Architecture: Sailing Yachts category celebrated a lineup of standout models, showcasing the best the industry had to offer. The accolade was awarded to Raven, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Nautor Swan, Vitters, and Perini Navi Yachts. The event was exclusively for industry professionals, offering a dedicated platform to celebrate the year’s finest yachts.

Winner

The yacht Raven was the winner of the Best Naval Architecture: Sailing Yachts in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.

Raven - Winner of 2025 Best Naval Architecture: Sailing Yachts
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Boat International Design & Innovation Awards

Baltic Yachts

Raven

Naval Architecture by: Botin & Partners

Finalists

The following yachts were finalists in the Best Naval Architecture: Sailing Yachts in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards

Nautor Swan

DreamCatcher

92.749ft Swan 88

Naval Architecture by: German Frers

Perini Navi

ArtExplorer

152.559ft Custom

Naval Architecture by: Nacira Design - Axel de Beaufort

                        59m Maximus 2025 Finalist
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Vitters

Maximus

193.57ft

Naval Architecture by: German Frers