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Southern Wind sings contracts for two new sailing yachts SW 102 DS

December 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

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

Farr Yacht Designs to attend Volvo Open Race stopover in Cape Town

November 23, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Russel Bowler, one of the Farr Yacht Design founders and its Vice President will assist the Volvo Open 70 Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in Cape Town. ... read full story

SW 100 RS Sailing yacht Mrs Marietta Cube launched by Southern Wind

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

SW 100 RS Sailing Yacht CAPE ARROW launched by Southern Wind – The 3rd SW 100 Raised Saloon

May 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd unveil 95’ high performance sailing yacht cruiser

January 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One of the oldest boatyards in the world, Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd team up to create a new line of high performance cruising yachts. The first yacht in this exciting line will be a 95’ high performance cruiser in aluminium and carbon. The design will be shown at boot Düsseldorf from 22 January till 30 January. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Christophe Bullens buys sailing yacht Eco 60 Artech days before race

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens has confirmed he expects to be on the start line of the VELUX 5 OCEANS after securing a new boat the Eco 60 Artech just five days before the start of the 30,000-mile solo round the world race. ... read full story

Latest satellite technology on board of the VELUX 5 OCEANS race yachts

August 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

State-of-the-art on board communication support package will be installed on each yacht for the 2010/2011 VELUX 5 OCEANS race. Every yacht will have the latest satellite broadband equipment with a given airtime provision per team as well as the latest camera set-up, to make sure there will be no action missed during this exhausting and challenging race. ... read full story

MaxSea joines forces with VELUX 5 OCEANS

July 07, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marine navigation software pioneer MaxSea has joined forces with the VELUX 5 OCEANS race management team for the 2010/11 edition of the race. ... read full story

FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 starts today.

June 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The most awaited soccer event, the Fifa World Cup 2010 will kick start in a grand opening ceremony held at the newly-renovated Orlando Stadium in Soweto/Johannesburg, South Africa. For those still looking for accommodation or extra entertainment during the event, there are still luxury yachts available for charter. ... read full story

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