19-05-2025
Cowes superyacht design nominated for prestigious award
A superyacht design by an Isle of Wight company has been nominated for a prestigious award.
Cowes-based Olesinski's concept superyacht, RISE, has been nominated at the 2025 International Yacht & Aviation Awards in the concepts over 40 metres category.
The superyacht design, spanning 70 metres and boasting four decks, focuses on guest and crew wellbeing, with an infinity pool, a spa bath and a massage room among the yacht's features.
Justin Olesinski, managing director, said: "Being nominated for an International Design Award as a small company means the world to us.
The yacht's design has been nominated for an award (Image: Contributed)
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"It's a powerful recognition of our team's creativity, passion and dedication."
The awards ceremony will be held at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco, on Friday, June 6.
The public can cast their vote on the awards' website.
Olesinski are based in Cowes, with 21 designers working on creating world-class yachts.
The company, founded in 1972, are one of the world's longest-established and leading designers of motor and superyachts.
