Royal Huisman presents SKY, sloop crowned by the world’s tallest mast

SKY - the world’s tallest sloop - is ready to build
Royal Huisman presents SKY, a rare opportunity for a visionary owner: a pedigree 81 meter / 264 feet sloop crowned by the world’s tallest mast. Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (MMYD) developed the ambitious naval architecture and the contemporary, head-turning exterior styling. Winch Design created the elegant and inspiring interior of this super-sized sailing yacht. The carbon rig by Rondal will have an air draft of 93 meters / 305 feet, which equals the towering height of the Statue of Liberty from ground to torch. With the design and the majority of engineering already completed, SKY is ready to build: the realization of the Ultimate Expression of Personal Freedom. A Spring 2030 delivery — rather than the customary six or more years for the full process from architect briefings, multiple design meetings until delivery — means SKY turns ambition into ownership easier and sooner.

SKY WILL BUILD ON THE SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION WITH ROYAL HUISMAN AND MMYD, WHO CREATED SARISSA, THE 60M / 197FT HIGH PERFORMANCE SLOOP AND WINNER OF 10 PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN 2024

The world’s tallest sloop 

Royal Huisman’s SKY will have the world’s tallest sloop rig, topping the current record-holder by about 4m / 14ft. Rondal will supply the carbon mast, boom and integrated sailing system for handling her square top sailplan with ease and safety. Her rig will be a defining feature both under sail and at every anchorage. Below deck she can carry a large, 12m / 39ft tender, plus a crew / rescue tender, two water scooters and additional water sports equipment like sea bobs, bikes, sup boards, kayaks, extensive scuba setup. This wide assortment avoids the need for a separate support vessel. 

“SKY represents the next evolution of performance sailing yachts, a project that challenges convention in both scale and elegance. From the outset, our goal was to create a yacht that combines the exhilaration of pure sailing with the comfort and sophistication of world cruising. Her mast and powerful hull form express ambition and precision in equal measure, while her design remains focused on connection between those on board, the sea, and the experience of sailing itself.” 

— Malcolm McKeon

​Edge of nature 
The interior, which is inspired by nature, accommodates ten to twelve owners and guests. SKY ’s interior styling will be an architectural sanctuary at sea, featuring clean, sculptural lines, natural textures and calm palettes refined with subtle luxury detailing. Blurring boundaries between inside and out, evoking coastal landscapes but through an elevated, architectural lens. 

“Sailing yachts have always been in the DNA of Winch Design. SKY marks the next chapter in our shared legacy of innovation and excellence. She redefines the sailing experience by harmonizing expansive interior and exterior spaces that flow effortlessly into one another. Every detail is designed to enhance life onboard – from wellness zones and water sports areas to entertainment spaces filled with natural light. SKY is the next generation of sailing yachts with a unique signature in design for a true sailor and innovator.”
— Andrew Winch 

“SKY pushes sloop design to a new scale while remaining practical to build and safe to operate. The result is exceptional and truly unique in every aspect: towering in height, immense in power, unmistakably head-turning. Ready for an owner who wants to sail the world, SKY is set for delivery in Spring 2030: a super-sized sailing yacht developed to explore the far corners of the globe in the most eco-friendly way compared to XXL motoryachts.”
— Peter Naeyé, CEO Royal Huisman 

COLLABORATION OF EXCELLENCE: ROYAL HUISMAN, MMYD AND WINCH DESIGNSky in a nutshell

• World’s tallest flybridge super sloop
• Collaboration of excellence: Royal Huisman, MMYD and Winch Design
• Ready-to-go: the design has been finalized (and can still be personalized), technical challenges are solved and most production engineering is completed 
• No need for support vessel: wide arrangement of tenders, watersports / toys and equipment
• Spring 2030 delivery: rather than the customary six or more years for the full process from architect briefings, multiple design meetings until delivery for a custom XXL superyacht

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