At the 2025 awards ceremony, Gwen Dorning, CEO of the magazine’s publisher, made an important statement that underscored the growing interest in multihulls.
The Multihull of the Year Awards are one of the most prestigious recognitions in the world of sailing and boating. Held annually as part of the International Multihull Show (IMS) in La Grande Motte, France, the event highlights the best in both sail and power multihulls. The awards are organized by Multihulls World, a magazine dedicated to multihull enthusiasts.
At the 2025 awards ceremony, Gwen Dorning, CEO of the magazine’s publisher, made an important statement that underscored the growing interest in multihulls. Not only do these awards showcase the finest boats and shipbuilders, but they also celebrate the increasing number of boating enthusiasts who are embracing multihulls. The award ceremony was a glamorous occasion, drawing around 200 attendees from the maritime community.
The winners of this year’s six categories were as follows:
1. Sail Cruising (Sponsored by Lizmer)
Winner: Leopard 46 This year’s Sail Cruising category saw the Leopard 46 take home the top spot, beating out several formidable contenders, including the New 41, Lagoon 43, Sixty Solar Sail, Bali 5.8, Comar C-Ca38, and Max 44SC.
2. Sail Performance (Sponsored by GN Espace)
Winner: Dragonfly 36 The Dragonfly 36 clinched victory in the Sail Performance category, surpassing the HH52, Cure 55, Balance 580, Rapido 53XS, and Swiss Cat 55.
3. Multipower (Sponsored by Sevenstar Yacht Transport)
Winner: 60 Sunreef Power Eco In the Multipower category, the 60 Sunreef Power Eco emerged victorious, outshining other strong contenders like the Silent 62, Aquila 50 Yacht, Aventure 38, Yot 41, Dracan 42, and Millikan M9.
4. Multiyacht (Sponsored by Caribbean Multihull Challenge)
Winner: MODX 70 The MODX 70 dominated the Multiyacht category, claiming the win over the McConaghy MC75, Two Oceans 870, WiderCat 92, and Bluegame BGM75.
5. IMS Premiere
Winner: Excess 13 The Excess 13 took home the trophy in the IMS Premiere category, marking a significant achievement for the boat and its designers.
6. Capt’n Boat
Winner: Nautitech 44 Open Lastly, the Nautitech 44 Open was awarded the prestigious Capt’n Boat prize, rounding off the celebration of excellence in multihull design.
As the multihull market continues to grow, these awards play a crucial role in recognizing the innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that define the best boats on the water.
Congratulations to all the winners and contenders for their contributions to the world of multihulls, and we look forward to seeing even more groundbreaking designs in the years to come.
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