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Catch up on all the action from the Superyacht Design Festival 2026 in Kitzbühel

3 February 2026 • Written by Holly Margerrison

 

Festival opening cocktail kicks off the Superyacht Design Festival

Time: 17:00–18:45
Venue: Mocking – Das Wirtshaus

The Superyacht Design Festival weekend began with a welcome cocktail at Mocking, as guests arrived in Kitzbühel and gathered for the first official event of the programme. Designers, shipyards and industry leaders mingled ahead of the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards later this evening.

 

Meet the finalists of the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards 2026

With the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards ceremony just hours away, now is the time to remind yourself of the finalists shortlisted across this year’s categories. From exterior and interior design to naval architecture, innovation and sustainability, the finalists represent the most compelling superyacht projects delivered over the past year. Each entry has been assessed by an expert judging panel.

Remind yourself of the finalists here.

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