Bruce Farr

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013 to kick off in six weeks

This year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, an iconic sporting event, is set to start next month, hosting 97 yachts, including 22 international entrants. The event will be once again attended by the 100-foot Maxi yacht Wild Oats XI.

World premiere for Southern Wind’s HEVEA and WINDFALL Yachts at MYS 2013

This month’s Monaco Yacht Show will be marked by the world debut of two Southern Wind luxury vessels: the SW102 n°02 sailing yacht HEVEA, as well as the SW94 n°02 superyacht WINDFALL. The company has also become the first yard to have achieved the RINA RIG certification.

Busy Spring 2013 for Derecktor New York

Derecktor New York has been hard at work in Spring 2013. The yard is currently working on a Christensen 150 superyacht, which has arrived to undergo emergency repairs.

Southern Wind announces launch of first SW 82 sailing yacht FEELIN’ GOOD

The all-new SW82 superyacht Feelin’ Good has recently hit the water at the respected South African yard, Southern Wind. To be displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2013, she features lovely accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins.

New Southern Wind SW 102 sailing yacht FARFALLA (hull #3) with launch in early summer 2014

A sister ship to luxury yacht Almagores II as well as Hevea yacht, the third SW102 superyacht Farfalla is currently under construction at the Southern Wind Shipyard in South Africa. She is due to be launched in early summer 2014.

A great success of Nauta-designed 84′ sailing yacht MY SONG at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013

Nauta-designed 84-foot luxury yacht My Song has triumphed at the recently concluded Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. The event was also marked by a great success of two other Nauta-designed vessels: the 34m sailing yacht Nilaya, as well as the 30m superyacht Cape Arrow.

Southern Wind’s SW94 yacht WINDFALL and SW100 superyacht CAPE ARROW to attend Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013

Two spectacular vessels built by Southern Wind Shipyard will be racing in this year’s Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta: the SW94 sailing yacht Windfall and the SW100 superyacht Cape Arrow. The event will run in the lovely Italian yacht charter location – Sardinia’s Porto Cervo, from June 4 to 8, 2013.

Racing at Antigua Sailing Week 2013 to start this Sunday

April 28 will be marked by the official start of racing at the highly anticipated Antigua Sailing Week 2013. The race will be attended by such spectacular vessels as the Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana.

65 yachts to compete in next week’s Voiles de Saint Barth

Set to start next week, this year’s Voiles de St. Barth will be hosting 65 yachts, including such spectacular vessels as the Nautor’s Swan superyacht Varsovie.

Antigua Sailing Week 2013 to kick off in less than one month

This year’s Antigua Sailing Week will start in less than one month, running at the popular Caribbean yacht charter destination – Antigua, from April 28 to May 3.

Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2013, April 8 – 14

This year’s 4th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is set to take place from April 8 to 14, hosting a strong international fleet.

Southern Wind Yacht ALMAGORES II among finalists for World Superyacht Award 2013

The splendid SW 102 superyacht Almagores II by Southern Wind has been announced as one of the finalists for the upcoming World Superyacht Awards. This breathtaking vessel boasts naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design, while both its exterior and interior designs are by Nauta Yachts.