NASIBA AND HIGH FIVE NOMINATED AS FINALISTS IN THE 2026 DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARDS
Winch Design is delighted that Nasiba and High Five have been nominated as finalists in the “Best Interior Design – Motor Yachts” category and “Best Interior Design – Sailing Yachts” category in the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards. This recognition celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration that lie at the heart of every Winch project. Congratulations to our talented teams and our visionary clients for making these beautiful interiors possible. The awards ceremony will take place on 1st February 2026 during the Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel, Austria.
NASIBA
Delivered in October 2025, Nasiba is the third hull in the successful 44m Flexplorer 146 series by Cantiere delle Marche. Driven by the Owners’ deep commitment to health and wellbeing, her bespoke interior sets a new benchmark in health-conscious design.
The interior is influenced by the Wabi Sabi design philosophy and embraces elements of earthy tones, organic textures and raw surfaces - keeping mother nature and biophilic principles at the heart of the design. Features such as living plant elements, tactile natural materials, and soft, ambient lighting have been carefully chosen to support the body’s natural circadian rhythms and to contribute to a restorative atmosphere.
In the main saloon, a striking educational feature wall takes centre stage, created from crushed eggshells to mimic undulating sand textures and designed to showcase treasures from travels around the globe. Inspired by biomimicry, the staircase design incorporates a green living wall made from preserved moss, a sculptural element made from the root of an elder tree and natural clay plaster walls, a contemporary non-toxic surface crafted using traditional clay plaster techniques.
Wooden flooring has been sculpted to incorporate a 3D wave pattern inspired by the sensation of walking barefoot across ocean sand, designed to provide a sense of physical grounding as you move around the interior. In the dining area, a striking cork marquetry map of the world serves as both a focal point and an educational feature, with cork selected for its sustainable credentials.
The team meticulously considered every element and material onboard against sustainability metrics and leading global health benchmarks. With input from EcoNest Architects, specialists in health conscious and ecological building, the result is an exceptionally high level of indoor air quality, reduced electromagnetic fields and a minimized environmental footprint. This remarkable explorer yacht redefines conscious luxury, challenging conventional norms and pioneering health-conscious, eco-sensitive contemporary design.
HIGH FIVE
High Five is a 26.8m performance cruising sloop, built by Fibre Mechanics in Lymington, UK. The yacht features naval architecture by Bill Tripp and an interior designed by Winch Design. The project represents the realisation of a deeply personal vision for our client: a passionate design enthusiast with a longstanding love of the sea and a desire to create a yacht that feels, above all, like home. The exterior aft deck, cockpit and interior space are designed to support family life, celebrate craftsmanship, and reflect the joy of life on the water.
Inspired by timeless contemporary nautical aesthetics, the interior embraces a refined yet relaxed material palette, combining cream, tan and dark brown leathers with navy blues, limed oak and teak flooring, and subtle rope detailing. These references to traditional maritime design are reinterpreted with a contemporary softness - matte and sateen finishes dominate, avoiding gloss and synthetic sheen in favour of tactile, natural surfaces. Timber is left exposed and celebrated, with veneer-clad walls creating a warm, natural aesthetic throughout. In the salon, the mast is thoughtfully incorporated into the design, wrapped in textured leather from the Winch Design / Foglizzo range and embossed with a subtle rope pattern.
At the heart of the interior is a generous open-plan, multi-functional deck house lounge with an integrated galley in prime position, designed for the owners to cook for themselves, recreating the comfort of home life ashore. With the dining area opposite the galley, enhanced by a 360 view of the space, it flows seamlessly into the lower lounging and study area, creating a cohesive, connected space that encourages family time together. The aft deck beach-BBQ area and carefully styled cockpit arrangement caters for daily life and multiple family activities, integrating the functionality of the spaces both aesthetically and ergonomically, seamlessly supporting an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
This yacht is a deeply personal platform for living. A home on the water. A space where luxury meets liveability, and where every detail reflects the values of its owners: freedom, family, and a profound connection to the sea.
