The International Superyacht Society’s Design and Leadership Award winners were announced Wednesday night at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Captains, crew, designers, builders, owners, and industry professionals from around the world gathered to honor achievements in yacht design and leadership. Check out all the winners below.
Distinguished Crew Award
Capt. Brendan Emmons of M/Y Freedom
The Bridge Salute
Capt. Michael Dailey
Yacht of the Year
Breakthrough
Excellence in Improving Yachting
Giles Barkley
Artisan Award
Lina Heinze, Abeking & Rasmussen
Excellence in Technology
Regent
Leadership Award
Bernard d'Alessandri, managing director and secretary general of the Yacht Club de Monaco
Best in Motor Below 300GT
Haze 2
Best in Motor 300 to 500GT
Nasiba
Best in Motor 1,000 to 3,000GT
Valor
Best in Motor 3,000+GT
Breakthrough
Best in Refit
Solace
Designer of the Year
RWD
Best in Sail 24–40 meters
Kiboko 4
Best in Sail 40 meters+
Aquarius
Image by Lauren Beck.
