Awards
ROTO Nautica boats, proven excellence
ROTO Nautica’s awards reflect a consistent focus on engineering-driven design and practical boating performance.
The standout recognition comes from the Best of Boats Award 2025, where the Hydra 530 ranked among Europe’s top boats, selected by an international jury after extensive on-water testing.
These achievements reinforce ROTO Nautica’s position as a forward-looking manufacturer, combining durability, environmental responsibility, and user-focused design to shape the future of accessible boating.
Awards
Årets Båt 2026 – Readers’ Award: River Hydra 460
The River Hydra 460 has been voted the Readers’ Choice at Årets Båt 2026, Norway’s Boat of the Year awards. The Readers’ Award is decided by the people who actually buy, run and live with boats – Båtmagasinet’s readers, voting online across a field of nominated newcomers.
Best of Boats 2025 – Best for Beginners: Hydra 530
The ROTO Nautica Hydra 530 has set sail into the spotlight in 2025 – nominated for the BOB Award 2025 (Best of Boats) in the Best for Beginners category. This highly respected European award is one of the industry’s true benchmarks of excellence.
Golden National Award for Best Innovation 2025
In 2025 on the national stage, the ROTO Nautica Hydra 530 has been awarded the Gold Recognition of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia for Best Innovation.
Made in Slovenia Mark of Excellence 2025
The Hydra 530 boat has been awarded the Made in Slovenia Mark of Excellence 2025 by the expert committee of the Center for Creativity. This distinction recognizes exceptional products by Slovenian companies and creators that excel in design quality, functional innovation, and sustainable development.
Factory of the Year 2023
ROTO earned the esteemed Factory of the Year 2023 title from the Finance newspaper’s annual competition, alongside a special accolade for its sustainable operations. This honor places the company among elite Slovenian manufacturers.
Golden National Award for Best Innovation 2020
ROTO received the National Golden Award for Best Innovations 2020 for innovative polyethylene boat ROTO 450s. The GZS awards for innovation are the highest awards for innovative achievements of Slovenian companies.
