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

The Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025, being held in January, brings together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Best Naval Architecture: Sailing Yachts category highlights a remarkable array of yachts, each pushing the boundaries of design and performance. Finalists are Raven, DreamCatcher, ArtExplorer, and Maximus, a testament to their standout qualities among their peers. The event is open to everyone, providing an inclusive and celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s most acclaimed yachts.

Finalists

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

                        33.83m Raven 2025 Finalist
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Baltic Yachts

Raven

110.991ft

Naval Architecture by: Botin & Partners

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