Frers Design and Nautor Swan celebrated for hybrid sailing innovation and performance
April 10, 2025 – Singapore — The Swan 88 Hybrid Yacht DreamCatcher has won Best Sailing Yacht Under 20m at the Yacht Style Awards 2025. The award highlights its innovative design, hybrid technology, and outstanding sailing performance.
The announcement was made at the prestigious Yacht Style Awards ceremony at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, during the Singapore Yachting Festival.
This new 88-foot hybrid sailing yacht from Nautor Swan, developed in collaboration with German Frers naval Architecture and Engineering, represents a significant evolution in performance cruising. The Swan 88 features a meticulously engineered hull, optimized rig positioning, and refined sail geometry—delivering balance, speed, and control under all conditions.
The DreamCatcher’s cutting-edge hybrid system enables power generation and storage while sailing, allowing the yacht to remain entirely self-sufficient at sea—a breakthrough in sustainable yacht design that also earned it the Boat International Eco Award earlier this year.
Frers Design has been a long-time partner of Nautor Swan, and the Swan 88 continues this legacy of innovation and craftsmanship. Drawing from decades of experience and continuous R&D, the design team focused on advancing both the technical and aesthetic aspects of the yacht while ensuring a seamless and powerful sailing experience.
“The Swan 88 reflects our ongoing commitment to pushing boundaries in performance and sustainability,” said Frers. “We are proud to collaborate with Nautor Swan in delivering yachts that set new standards.”
