Southern Wind launch SW 102 sailing yacht HEVEA

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A sister ship to luxury yacht Almagores II, the second SW 102 superyacht Hevea was successfully launched by Southern Wind on February 22. Designed by Farr and Nauta Design, she will be displayed at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.

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1 March 2013

Following some days of delay due to the strong Cape Doctor wind, which was blowing in Cape Town, the SW 102 sailing yacht Hevea was launched and christened by the respected South African luxury yacht builder Southern Wind on Friday, February 22nd at 8:00 am.

SW 102 Yacht Hevea leaving the Southern Wind yard

SW 102 Yacht Hevea leaving the Southern Wind yard

Superyacht Hevea is the hull n° 2 of the brand new SW 102 model, designed by Farr and Nauta Design offices and she is the sistership of luxury yacht Almagores II, the finalist of the World Superyacht Award 2013.

Superyacht Hevea - aft view

Superyacht Hevea - aft view

At a glance, SW 102 Hevea yacht shows her glamour and strong personality. This is not only because of the peculiar logo (the owner is a comics passionate), but also for the sophisticated taste of the interiors combined with the outstading technical choices.

After reaching the harbour luxury yacht Hevea is ready for the keel and rudder assembly

After reaching the harbour luxury yacht Hevea is ready for the keel and rudder assembly

SW 102 superyacht Hevea - Launching count down

SW 102 superyacht Hevea - Launching count down

Newly launched SW 102 superyacht Hevea will be exhibited at Monaco Yacht Show.

Sailing yacht Hevea leaving for the masting

Sailing yacht Hevea leaving for the masting

The prominent South African shipyard, Southern Wind, is currently working on the SW 103 yacht (the Streamline version of SW 102). The SW 82 yacht hull n° 1 is also under construction, scheduled for launch on May 2013.

Below is a selection of the stylish charter yachts built by Southern Wind.

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