LIARA WINS AT BOAT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
FEBURARY
2020
34.1m Liara has been awarded Best Exterior Design and Best Interior at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.
MMYD are delighted to see Liara recognised in this way and were at the awards ceremony to collect her Neptune trophy in person, alongside her builder Baltic Yachts, and interior designer Adam Lay.
MMYD ANNOUNCE NEW DESIGN FOR WINDY
JANUARY
2020
MMYD are delighted to announce their commission for the design of the WINDY SLR 60.
This 60-foot superyacht chaseboat has been designed for long distance excursions and operation as a nimble sports boat for diving and fishing, as well as support shoreside exploration.
Following delivery of this first SLR 60, Windy Scandinavia AB will put the design into production at the Windy yard in Sweden, making it the largest Windy available and establishing the 60-footer as the company’s flagship.
A rigorous testing procedure to assess the boat’s performance in varying sea states has been conducted. The sea trials confirmed that the SLR 60 is extremely capable in all conditions, with a generous flare to the bow and multiple chines on the hull keeping the boat as dry as possible.
MM341 LAUNCHED FROM BALTIC YACHTS
MAY
2019
MM341, Liara, has been launched from Baltic Yachts.
Liara is the first Malcolm McKeon-designed yacht to be built by the Finnish yard, we're delighted to see her launched on schedule, ready for her mast to be stepped and then sea trialled.
MM597 TO COMMENCE BUILD AT ROYAL HUISMAN
JANUARY
2019
MM597 is to commence build at the Royal Huisman Shipyard.
This 59.7m performance sloop will harness exceptional sail power and be extraordinarily advanced, radically pushing the boundaries of operating systems and integrated rig technologies to set new benchmarks for performance and efficiency.
MM597 will benefit from naval architecture and exterior design by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design; interior architecture by French design house Liaigre; an integrated rig package from Southern Spars complimented by Rondal captive winches; and in-house engineering and build by Royal Huisman.
Owner’s representation by Gregory Monks.
RIBELLE WINS AT WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS
MAY
2018
32.5m RIBELLE has won Best Sailing Yacht in the 30m - 49m size category at the World Superyacht Awards, presented by Boat International.
These awards recognise the remarkable ingenuity and innovation demanded by the design, engineering and construction of the world’s finest superyachts.
Ribelle was designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, built by Vitters Shipyard and features an interior by Remi Tessier.
Congratulations to the owners and all involved.
MISSY WINS HER CLASS IN ST BARTHS
MARCH
2018
Missy wins her class at the St Barths Bucket!
| Participating in her first regatta, Missy gave a consistently strong performance across all three races.
"It's been a great week for the whole team. The Corinthian Class is a wonderful way for an owner to experience the regatta competition and atmosphere, without the need for a larger investment. This win at the St Barths Bucket has certainly fuelled the owner's interest in racing and I hope we'll see Missy turning heads at another event in the near future. My thanks and congratulations to the Owner, Captain and all involved." - Malcolm McKeon |
MM341 BREAKS FREE OF HER MOULD!
MARCH
2018
MM341 Breaks Free Of Her Mould!
| The hull of MM341, has been released from the moulds at Baltic Yachts - a significant milestone in the build schedule of this 34m sloop-rigged superyacht.
Now able to hold its own form, the composite hull for the new Liara no longer needs the support of the tooling. |
| "I am delighted to see Liara taking shape at Baltic Yachts and to see her hull released from the mould, ready for the outfitting stage, is particularly exciting. The design and build adheres to strict weight targets and thanks to the work of the dedicated team, we’re progressing on time and on target." - Malcolm McKeon | |
Boat International Design & Innovation Awards
NOVEMBER
2017
32.5m Ribelle has been selected as a finalist in the following categories for the Boat International Design and Innovation Awards:
Best Exterior Styling
Best Interior Design
Best Naval Architecture
Best GA & Deck Design
32.5m Ribelle - A Winning Design
SEPTEMBER
2017
There was close competition between the yachts in the Supermaxi Class all week, but Ribelle’s win on day four of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup secured her the regatta title, with one race still to run.
Ribelle’s owners and YCCS members, Paola and Salvatore Trifirò, commented:
"We wish to thank everyone who contributed to make this edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup as splendid as ever. Our victory is the fruit of a long and complex process that brought us to build a very innovative yacht. But we never would have gotten this result without the hard work of an exceptional team made up of some of the best sailors in Italy. We are very happy.”
MM341 - COMMENCES BUILD AT BALTIC YACHTS
AUGUST
2017
Now under construction at Baltic Yachts, MM341 was designed for an experienced owner with worldwide cruising and the occasional foray onto the racecourse in mind.
At 34m length overall, the interior arrangement has four guest cabins as well as crew accommodation for five.
"I’m delighted to be working with this owner, who’s completed a number of yacht projects in the past. I'm also really excited to be working with Baltic Yachts for the first time. With construction now underway, completion is expected for spring 2019." - Malcolm McKeon
Weight saving, achieved through her advanced carbon composite construction using foam and Nomex cores, was an important part of the design process. Her generous sail plan featuring a square top mainsail, deep draft, telescopic lifting keel and high righting moment configuration, will combine to produce a lively performance from this highly-tuned cruising yacht when she competes in regattas.
RIBELLE EXCELS IN FIRST REGATTA
JUNE
2017
The recently launched 32.5m Ribelle finished the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in second place, much to the delight of her owners and the team involved.
She gave an impressive performance throughout the week, taking 1st in Class day one, followed by a 2nd on day two, then a 4th and 5th.
MM35 BLACKCAT - 35m DESGIN UNVEILED
MARCH
2017
BlackCat have announced the latest addition to their portfolio of luxury superyacht catamarans. This 35m design is the second from the BlackCat range and continues in the same distinctive lines and styling created by the Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design studio.
The carbon fibre catamaran will have a beam of 14m and provide accommodation for up to eight guests and four crew. Performance predictions indicate a cruising speed of 20knots with a max of 32knots.
Interior and deck spaces can be customised to suit client’s wishes.
MM330 "MISSY" - FINALIST FOR SHOWBOATS DESIGN AWARDS
DECEMBER
2016
We are delighted to see that Missy has made the finalist shortlist for the ShowBoats Design Awards. She features in two categories; ‘Best Exterior Design & Styling’ (sailing yachts) and ‘Most Innovative Sailing Yacht’.
Our congratulations to everyone involved with this design. The awards will be presented by Boat International at an event in Kitzbuhel, Austria, February 2017.
MMYD SAILING ON MISSY IN THE BAY OF PALMA
OCTOBER
2016
Following delivery to her owner, the team from MMYD visited Missy in Palma to spend a few days aboard, putting her sailing prowess to the test.
"Missy has exceeded all my expectations and is a delight to sail; she is perfectly balanced with plenty of stability to carry her generous sail plan. Missy's deck is a very comfortable place to be with many places to relax whilst sailing, whether it be in the cockpit, on the aft sunbeds or on the comfortable teak-covered coamings. Visibility from the helm stations is uninterrupted over her sleek, low profile and yet the raised saloon offers all-round visibility whilst seated below. Missy will live up to all expectations as a comfortable world-cruising yacht as well as a competitive regatta yacht."
- Malcolm McKeon
MM330 SUPERYACHT "MISSY" LAUNCHED
JULY
2016
The first superyacht from the drawing boards of Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design has been launched.
33m "Missy" was built by Green Marine and Vitters Shipyard and today, took to the water for the first time. Missy will be delivered to her owner later this summer.
MM325 LEAVES GREEN MARINE HEADING TO VITTERS
FEBURARY
2016
We are delighted to announce that the MM325 has completed the composite part of the build at Green Marine, and is enroute across the channel to Vitters Shipyard where she will be fitted out
MMYD COMMISSIONED TO DESIGN 32.5M SUPERYACHT
FEBURARY
2015
The latest order for MMYD is a 32.5m sailing yacht. This yacht has been commissioned by experienced superyacht owners and will be built in carbon composite.
MMYD COMMISSIONED TO DESIGN 33M SUPERYACHT
MAY
2013
We are delighted to announce that the MMYD studio has had a contract signed for the design of a 33m superyacht.
The design is for a performance-orientated family cruiser, to be built in carbon composite. The yacht will have accommodation for eight guests across four cabins and be run with four crew.
