The Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2024, held in January, brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Innovation of the Year category celebrated a lineup of standout models, showcasing the best the industry had to offer. The title was claimed by Sarissa, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Heisley, Canados, Heesen, Hakvoort, Royal Huisman, Tankoa Yachts, and Bolide Yachts. The event was open to everyone, providing an inclusive and celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s most acclaimed yachts.
The yacht Sarissa was the winner of the Innovation of the Year in 2024 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.
The following yachts were finalists in the Innovation of the Year in 2024 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards
Heisley
Sobe Sunset
28.96m Conversion
Efficiency gained by a computerised central data collection and control system
80.7m Custom
Interior Design by: Sinot Yacht Design
Exterior Design by: Winch Design
Naval Architecture by: Van Oossanen Naval Architects
"Backbone" construction of longitudinal stiffeners on a large, fast, aluminium yacht
49.90m S501
Interior Design by: Giorgio M. Cassetta
Exterior Design by: Francesco Paszkowski Design
Naval Architecture by: Tankoa Yachts
Focal sound system