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Winners of the 2025 World Superyacht Awards revealed

May 05, 2025

Written by Rachel Kelly

Following a ceremony in Venice, we can now reveal the winners of the 2025 World Superyacht Awards. The annual event – now in its 20th year – celebrates standout superyachts from the past year and culminates in awards for Motor Yacht of the Year and Sailing Yacht of the Year. The Motor Yacht of the... ... read full story

Sailing yacht KIBOKO 4 is launched as the 2nd hull in the Southern Wind 108 series

November 27, 2024

Written by Rachel Kelly

On the dock side in sunny Cape Town, sailing yacht KIBOKO 4 was launched at a ceremony in the presence of her proud owners, the team from Southern Wind and distinguished guests. The yacht is the fourth hull built by Southern Wind for this owner and is the culmination of his extensive experience. “This yacht... ... read full story

Nauta Design reveals details of 35m hybrid sailing yacht GELLICEAUX

February 12, 2024

Written by Rachel Kelly

Performance sailing yacht GELLICEAUX is the first hull in the Southern Wind’s SW108 Smart Custom series with naval architecture from Farr Yacht Design and exterior and interior by Nauta. We are delighted to be able to share a first glimpse of her stunning features. The co-founder of Nauta Design, Massimo Gino sheds light on the... ... read full story

Sailing yacht GELLICEAUX launched by Southern Win as the first SW108 Hybrid

August 11, 2023

Written by Rachel Kelly

Southern Wind sailing yacht GELLICEAUX delivers outstanding performance, innovative design and advanced technology and represents a new generation of smart custom yachts. At 32.77 m (107’6”) she has naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design with exterior and interior penned by Nauta Design. Southern Wind CEO Marco Alberti proudly explains: “GELLICEAUX is the first unit of... ... read full story

YACHT LAUNCH: Southern Wind’s first electric-hybrid sailing yacht NYUMBA hits water

December 14, 2022

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The very first hybrid sailboat constructed at the renowned Southern Wind shipyard hits the water! The sailing yacht NYUMBA, penned by Farr Yacht Design with interior and exterior design by Nauta Design is the fourth unit of the SW96 series and boasts a GT deck configuration. She was built for an owner that was in... ... read full story

Luxury sailing yacht SØRVIND cruises to Mediterranean charter grounds on maiden voyage

April 27, 2022

Written by Rachael Steele

Sailing yacht SØRVIND is making her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean, where she will be available for luxury yacht charters in summer 2022. ... read full story

Southern Wind launches SW105 luxury sailing yacht SØRVIND

March 14, 2022

Written by Rachael Steele

Southern Wind luxury sailing yacht SØRVIND, the fifth SW105 model, has been launched. ... read full story

Southern Wind announces construction of its first hybrid sailing yacht NYUMBA

May 28, 2021

Written by Rachael Steele

Southern Wind has announced the construction of its first hybrid propulsion vessel, the luxury sailing yacht NYUMBA. ... read full story

Southern Wind launches fourth SW105 hull, luxury yacht Taniwha

April 20, 2021

Written by Rachael Steele

Southern Wind shipyard has announced the successful launch of the fourth hull of the SW105 model: Luxury sailing yacht TANIWHA. ... read full story

Southern Wind launches sailing yacht Ammonite

September 01, 2020

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Today South African shipyard Southern Wind has announced the launch of the much-anticipated sailing yacht AMMONITE, the third SW96 hull, from its facilities in Cape Town. Her new Owner, Marcus Blackmore is a repeat client and ambassador of the shipyard who owned an SW82 model by the same name until it was sold in late 2019. The... ... read full story

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