The Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2026, 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. With outstanding effort, the title was secured by Breakthrough, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Amer. The event was open to everyone, providing an inclusive and celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s most acclaimed yachts.
The yacht Breakthrough was the winner of the Innovation of the Year in 2026 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.
AWARDED FOR: Innovation feature: Hydrogen fuel
The following yachts were finalists in the Innovation of the Year in 2026 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards
Amer
Even Further41.45m
Exterior Design: Luiz de Basto Designs
Naval Architecture: Optima Design
Interior Design: Luiz de Basto Designs
Innovation feature: Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform 2100