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Luxury Yacht 100 MOTOR Thesis Concept by Sean Bekeschus and Mauro Maccioco

The breathtaking 30-metre superyacht 100 Motor concept design is a thesis project for a masters program that Sean Bekeschus and Mauro Maccioco completed with the Institute of European Design (IED) in Turin, Italy. They used the prestigious South African shipyard Southern Wind as a source of inspiration to design a motor-yacht that follows the yard’s style and philosophies.

Southern Wind launch SW 102 sailing yacht HEVEA

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.

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 1: Line Honours for sailing yacht ZEFIRO

The first day’s winner of this year’s NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Zefiro, built by the prestigious South African shipyard, Southern Wind.

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.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2013 to host impressive number of yachts

This year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will host an impressive number of luxury vessels. So far, 21 sailing yachts and 6 motor yachts have registered, including such spectacular vessels as the 56 m Perini Navi charter yacht Phantalassa.

Ed Dubois speaks about potential NZ Millennium Cup winner and explains why he supports the Kiwi industry

Ed Dubois of Dubois Yachts thinks the New Zealand superyacht industry is in a unique position and speaks about his passion for the country, as well as about potential winner of the upcoming NZ Millennium Cup that will welcome two new entries: sailing yacht Sea Toy and Zefiro superyacht.

First images of the Southern Wind SW 94 superyacht WINDFALL

December 4 in Cape Town, South Africa, was marked by the successful sea trials of the second SW 94 superyacht Windfall by Southern Wind.

Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta 2012: Line honours claimed by charter yacht Rán Leopard

Zennström’s crew aboard the Farr 100 charter yacht Ran Leopard crossed the finish line in the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta in 7 days, 8 hours, 59 minutes and 12 seconds, smashing the course record that was set by Hetairos yacht in 2011.

Southern Wind launch SW 94 WINDFALL yacht – sistership to S/Y Kiboko Dos

Southern Wind Shipyard has recently launched the sistership to superyacht Kiboko Dos, the beautiful SW 94 performance cruise WINDFALL superyacht of 28 metres, which we might see at a number of upcoming regattas in the Mediterranean as well as the MYS 2013.

Six maxis and superyachts participating in the Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta 2012

Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the International Maxi Association (IMA), this year’s Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta kicked off yesterday, with participation of such spectacular vessels as the 35m Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana.

Southern Wind Launches New SWS Blog Community

The new blog community has been recently launched by the prestigious luxury yacht manufacturer, Southern Wind, from South Africa. The community will also christen sailing blog of the beautiful SW 100 RS superyacht Cape Arrow that will participate in this year’s Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta.

Second SW94 sailing yacht WINDFALL by Southern Wind launched

The prominent South African builder, Southern Wind, has recently launched its splendid superyacht Windfall as the second SW94 vessel. After completing her sea trials, Windfall will leave South Africa to start her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean.