The enthusiastic owners of the first unit of the new SW108, now under construction for delivery in 2023, shared their experience of Southern Wind and the Smart Custom approach in an recent interview with Superyachttimes. An excerpt of the article can be viewed below.
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Exploring Sørvind with Seahorse Magazine
In a recent article, Seahorse Magazine explores the newly-released SW105 Sørvind, from the concept guiding all the construction and customisation process to the bespoke design and layout. Below is the complete Seahorse Magazine’s article.

SOUTHERN WIND CREW COCKTAIL: The responsibility of working in a fortunate “bubble”
A warm springtime evening in Palma di Mallorca welcomed our captains and crews in occasion of the Southern Wind Crew Cocktail, held at the Puro Hotel Rooftop last Sunday May 1st.

SMART CUSTOM: BEYOND SEMI-CUSTOM – THE PROCESS OF Designing A Yacht
In a recent interview with Seahorse Magazine, Southern Wind explained the benefits of the innovative diesel-electric propulsion technology, developed by BAE Systems, which will power Southern Wind’s next superyachts. An adaptation of the interview from Seahorse Magazine’s article can be viewed below.

“THE LITTLE OPTIMIST” TRUST: WHEN SAILING INSPIRES KIDS TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE
Southern Wind is proud to be among the first shipyards to commit to a gross-tonnage-based reinvestment program which will fund a highly-important marine conservation project.

“WHEN SIZE IS YOUR FRIEND” – An interview with Southern Wind by Seahorse Magazine
In a recent interview with Seahorse Magazine, Southern Wind explained the benefits of the innovative diesel-electric propulsion technology, developed by BAE Systems, which will power Southern Wind’s next superyachts. An adaptation of the interview from Seahorse Magazine’s article can be viewed below.

Southern Wind Commits to GT-Based Reinvestment Program for Marine Conservation
Southern Wind is proud to be among the first shipyards to commit to a gross-tonnage-based reinvestment program which will fund a highly-important marine conservation project.

South Africa and the Sea – A History That Arrived in Ships
by julian roup Southern Wind Sailing is hugely aware of the role sailing ships have played in the history of the Cape and of South…

CUMMINS MARINE POWERS THE SW96#04 HYBRID SAILING YACHT PROJECT
Cummins, our engine supplier for the SW96#04 hybrid sailing yacht project, has recently released an article which details the yacht’s unique hybrid propulsion system.

BAE SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRIC-HYBRID POWER AND PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR SOUTHERN WIND SUPERYACHT
Southern Wind has chosen to partner with international leader in electric propulsion, BAE Systems to supply and integrate its next-generation hybrid system on board Southern Wind yachts.

A Fresh Wind Fills Southern Wind’s Sails
By Giuliano Luzzatto

Building a Sailing Yacht: The Experience of Riccardo Benoni
by Riccardo Benoni, Building Captain of SW96 Ammonite

What’s Behind Different Keel Configurations by Jim Schmicher
In recent years, the superyacht market has become more focused on greater performance by optimizing all aspects of a yacht’s design, engineering and construction. The choice…

Skip Novak – Inspiring Bluewater Adventures for Southern Wind Sailing Academy
“MY BASIC PHILOSOPHY WHEN SETTING OFF ON THIS TYPE OF EXPEDITION IS ALWAYS THE SAME, BE IT WITH MY CHILDREN OR WITH CHARTER GUESTS: NO…