Two new SW 102 DS superyachts are currently under construction at the South African shipyard Southern Wind, both scheduled for delivery in 2012. ... read full story
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SW 94 Sailing yacht Kiboko by Southern Wind awarded best sailing yacht over 24m at Nautical Design Awards 2011
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The SW 94 Sailing yacht Kiboko built by Southern Wind was awarded the ‘best sailing yacht over 24 mt’ at the Nautical Design Awards 2011. Yacht & Sail magazine editor in chief Andrea Brambilla and ADI ( Associazione per il Disegno Industriale) President Luisa Bocchietto announced the winners of the second edition of this prestigious... ... read full story
SW 100 RS Sailing yacht Mrs Marietta Cube launched by Southern Wind
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The latest SW 100 RS Sailing yacht Mrs Marietta Cube has just been launched by Southern Wind Shipyard. The word ‘Cube’ in the yacht’s name means 3 which is a reference to the fact that Mrs Marietta Cube is the third Southern Wind sailing yacht commissioned by the same passionate owners’ family. The owners’ first... ... read full story
South Africa boating industry working together for growth
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South Africa’s boating industry is abuzz with the news that the country’s three industry bodies have joined forces to establish the Marine Industry Association (MIA). The organisations behind the new MIA are the Boating Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA), the Cape Town Boatbuilding and Technology Initiative (CTBI) and the South African Boat Builders Export... ... read full story
Southern Wind Sailing Yachts at The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta
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The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (LPSR) was an amazing week for Southern Wind – full of fun, at the sea as well as ashore. It took place in Porto Cervo, from June th 7th to 11th. The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (LPSR) is an annual event co-organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda... ... read full story
Southern Wind SW 110 RS Sailing Yacht Thalima nominated for 2011 World Superyacht Award.
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Farr Yacht Design is pleased to announce the southern Wind SW 110 RS THALIMA sailing yacht, design #615, has been nominated for a 2011 World Superyacht Award in the sailing yacht 30m - 44.99m category. ... read full story
SW 100 RS Sailing Yacht CAPE ARROW launched by Southern Wind – The 3rd SW 100 Raised Saloon
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The third SW 100 RS Sailing Yacht CAPE ARROW was launched by Southern Wind in Cape Town on the 22nd of April 2011 after few days of delay due to an exceptional strong wind, which did not allow a safe transportation from the yard to the harbour. The SW 100 RS hull n° 3 CAPE ARROW will leave Cape Town to the Mediterranean in approximately one month after the usual sea and systems trials. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Kiboko SW 94 launched by Southern Wind
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Southern Wind’ superyacht Kiboko, the first SW 94 was launched in Cape Town, on October 31st, 2010. Reichel Pugh Yacht Design was responsible for sailing yacht Kiboko’s Naval Architecture) and the general concept was designed by Nauta Design. ... read full story
Superyacht Thalima by Southern Wind
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The Southern Wind Shipyards sailing yacht THALIMA is the first SW 110 RS that was launched by the South African yacht builder as designed by Nauta Design. She was launched on January 31 2010, in Cape Town and will be shown at the upcomming 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. Sailing yacht Thalima is a performance cruising... ... read full story
The New Southern Wind SW 102 DS and Sailing Yacht Blues
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The New Southern Wind SW 102 DS yacht concept is launched. The Southern Wind SW 102 DS (deck Saloon) is designed by Nauta and Farr yacht design. ... read full story