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NewsSign Up for MCM Enews Our emailed news will keep you informed of our latest projects. July 2010 New build contract underway in New Zealand…MCM is pleased to announce a new 39-metre expedition style motor yacht designed by René Van der Velden, which is immediately starting construction in New Zealand with MCM acting as the owner’s construction manager.“This is our first collaboration with René, and it's great for us to get to work with designers with whom we haven't had the opportunity to work with before. This vessel is for a very experienced yachtsman who has already explored many special places, but was looking for a sturdier and larger platform upon which to be able to push farther and wider into the world’s remote corners”, says MCM’s Peter Wilson.  She will have a comfortable and contemporary Redman Whiteley Dixon designed interior with significant contributions by the owners. Alloy Yachts in New Zealand will soon be cutting metal on this elegant explorer and she is set to be cruising in the South Pacific in 2012. MCM partners, Peter Wilson and Nigel Ingram will be at the Monaco Yacht Show (22-25 Sept) along with members of MCM’s Yacht Management team. A number of recent yachts that MCM has launched will be at the show: MARIE (55m), CALLIOPE (42.3m), NILAYA (34m) and another 40+ metre. June 2010 Six new yachts launched in four months…Following on from the successful handover of the 58.4-metre Dubois designed sloop, KOKOMO, currently in Tahiti – MCM has five superyachts either launched or very close to the slipways, including:
4. MARIE: Following these, the sixth launch for MCM in 2010 will be “MCM 151” – a 55-metre Hoek designed ketch in the throes of completion at Vitters. MARIE is a development on one of MCM's very successful previous yachts ADELE. She will launch in late June with a handover shortly thereafter. MCM look forward to introducing a number of these magnificent yachts during the Monaco Yacht Show this year (22-25 Sept): MARIE (55m), CALLIOPE (42.3m), NILAYA (34m) and another 40+ metre, still under wraps, will all be there – a big show for MCM! Meanwhile MCM’s yacht management division grows ever stronger, with offices in Newport, RI, and Palma de Mallorca. The fleet now includes the 40-metre composite motoryacht TRADING PLACES IV and the aforementioned CALLIOPE, LADY B and MARIE. We welcome them all on board and look forward to supporting them all as they ply the world's oceans. December 2009 Kokomo Launched  The 58.4-metre KOKOMO was launched at the end of MCM’s 21st year in business. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon, she is set to be delivered by Alloy Yachts in late February 2010 – in time for her owners to watch the Louis Vuitton Trophy (9-21 March).MCM founding partner, Peter Wilson says: “It was very exciting to see this, our largest yacht to date, roll gracefully down the slipway and be launched in Henderson and then to make her way to deeper waters on the Auckland waterfront for commissioning. Not only is this the largest launch for MCM to date but also for Dubois, Alloy, Southern Spars and Doyle Sails NZ.” A number of other MCM new-builds, power and sail, are in progress due for launch between 2010 and 2012. One new order for a motor yacht of around 40 metres has just been placed – with MCM acting for her owner, initially in the yard selection process. Further details to be announced shortly. Meanwhile the yacht management division, with offices in Newport, RI, and Palma de Mallorca, adds boats to its fleet including ARTEMIS (ex SALPERTON). The previous (52m) KOKOMO’s new owner – who has named her KONKORDIA – has also selected MCM to manage her. MCM has managed the construction of over 60 large yachts. 
September 2009
The MCM Advocate 21st anniversary edition published:
The third and latest edition is hot off the press and winging its way to clients and media around the globe as the MYS draws to a close and preparations begin for Fort Lauderdale. |
| Kokomo in Sardinia | Peter, Lang and Nigel on the bridge of Kokomo |
The Dubois Cup, even though with just four boats racing (Kokomo, Ganesha, Moonbird and Nashira II) provided some excellent sailing for all. The prize giving at the YCCS was a night to remember with an elegant ceremony emceed by Ed Dubois, followed by a great musical performance by the band members of Dire Straits. That night (and the regatta itself) was also a fundraiser for Spark, which is a charity focusing on raising money for paediatric medicine and in particular, cancer research. I sincerely hope that the event was as successful in this mission as it was in every other way. All-in-all a wonderfully intimate regatta that coupled great racing with many opportunities for the owners and guests to get together for a post-race Campari to exchange war stories.
| Peter trimming | Saudade (left) and Kokomo |
Following on a day later, the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta was a toughly contested battle that ultimately had the Briand/Huisman Gliss being crowned the winner. On board the 52m Kokomo we had some extremely close racing against the Tripp/Wally carbon fibre Saudade, often sailing within a boat length of one another all day long. The spectacle of crossing tacks with the likes of the classic schooner Meteor one minute and with the Wally sleds the next was really quite something. It is still amazing to see owner Lang Walker pushing Kokomo in much the same way was he does his Farr 40 race boat! As navigator, Nigel certainly had his work cut out for him. Sailing around at 16 knots through rock strewn channels, some of which were rounding marks on a boat that draws almost 5 metres kept him on his toes, and on a couple of occasions, with an elevated heart rate! For Peter, trimming the 1,800 square metre spinnaker on the enormous aft deck winches in 25 to 30 knots of wind also necessitated total concentration and dexterity. He was pleased to end the regatta in one piece. The perfect sailing conditions for both regattas ranging from 5 to 10 knots all the way up to 35 knots of wind could not have been better even if one could have placed an order. We keenly look forward to participating on another MCM yacht in next year’s events."
MCM, celebrating its 21st birthday in 2009, was featured in the June edition of Boat International. Click here to read the three-page article (1.4mb) by Nick Jeffery for Boat International.
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