2025 Boat of the Year winners

Sailing World magazine revealed the ClubSwan 28 as its 2025 Boat of the Year. Built in Spain, this is the smallest offering in ClubSwan one-design lineup that now stretches to 50-footers. The boat is meant to bring new owners into their stratosphere, with a no-hassle one-design boat and an organized and builder-supported regatta circuit.

The design itself is all Juan Kouyoumdjian: It is unique, technical, and loves to sail on its rail. From the chines to the reverse sheer and deck chamfer, it all adds up to a fast and forgiving platform. The stated price for the boat in October 2025 amid U.S. tariff uncertainty was $283,000. Bet on it being more today. – Full report

Here are the other category winners:
• Best Club Racer: Saffier 24 Lite
• Best Crossover: No 2025 winner
• Best Dinghy: Melges 19
• Best Foiler: BirdyFish S
• Best Multihull: Dragonfly 36

For a list of the “runner-up” entrants in each category, click here.