37m Baltic 121 Custom sloop sailing yacht launched in Finland

21 May 2026 • Written by Dea Jusufi and Emily Dawkins

Finnish builder Baltic Yachts has announced the launch of its 37-metre custom cruising sloop, known only as the Baltic 121 Custom. The new build will now undergo final outfitting and sea trials ahead of her delivery this autumn.

A high-performance, bluewater cruiser, Malcolm McKeon is responsible for the yacht's naval architecture and exterior styling, while interiors are the work of Adam Lay Studio. The build brief is focused on extensive family cruising with an emphasis on "safe and reliable systems using well-proven technologies".

"This design features an all-carbon structure, a telescopic keel, a fixed Bimini and a generous sail plan, ensuring excellent all-round sailing performance," explained Malcolm McKeon. "The contemporary exterior styling maximises the use of glass in the superstructure, creating a light and open interior with 360-degree views from the all-glass deckhouse."

Interiors are yet to be revealed, though designer Adam Lay did previously mention that the living spaces will be "modern [and] nature-inspired", defined by clean lines and muted wood tones. He continued: "Contrasting textural fabrics will form part of the carefully balanced aesthetic, with practicality and longevity kept in mind for relaxed family cruising."

The contract for the custom build was announced in June 2024, at which time Henry Hawkins, executive VP at Baltic Yachts, said: "This commission plays to Baltic Yachts’ key strengths. We have delivered 12 yachts over 100ft [30 metres] LOA in the last 10 years, all within their contractual weight targets, within their original budget and on average within a week of their contractual delivery dates. A track record of which we are very proud."

The yacht was last sighted in February 2025, when her hull was successfully demoulded at the yard's Jakobstad facility. Sebastian Allebrodt of A2B Marine Projects represented the owner throughout construction.

Key specs include a beam of 8.3 metres, a 4.2- to 6.4-metre draught and a light displacement of 108T.

Baltic Yachts currently has one other 24-metre-plus yacht under construction, according to BOATPro: its first multihull project, a 32.9-metre bluewater cruising catamaran known as the Baltic 107.