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 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 Raven, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Royal Huisman, and Nautor Swan. The event was exclusively for industry professionals, offering a dedicated platform to celebrate the year’s finest yachts.
The yacht Raven was the winner of the Innovation of the Year in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.
Baltic Yachts
Raven
Exterior Design: Jarkko Jämsen
Naval Architecture: Botin & Partners
Interior Design: Jarkko Jämsen
AWARDED FOR: Guest cockpit "bird's nest"
The following yachts were finalists in the Innovation of the Year in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards
Royal Huisman
Special One170' 7" Custom
Exterior Design: Vripack
Naval Architecture: Vripack
Interior Design: Vripack
Vacuum elevator
Nautor Swan
DreamCatcher92' 9" Swan 88
Exterior Design: Lucio Micheletti
Naval Architecture: German Frers
Interior Design: Misa Poggi
Deep blue system (hybrid propulsion)