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SWSsouthern wind magazine 2016

Dear friends,

As you all know, this year Southern Wind celebrates the 25th anniversary of its foundation.

Twenty-six years ago, while strolling in the garden of my house in Genoa, I decided, maybe with a touch of madness, to go to South Africa in search of a yard where I could build the boat of my dreams. Despite my friends telling me I was crazy, the following year I took over a shipyard and founded Southern Wind Shipyard. I never regretted that choice and today, more than ever, I can say I am proud of my achievements.

Throughout all these years the shipyard has been constantly growing both in premises and personnel. Today I can count on a close-knit management team that year after year, yacht after yacht, with passion, dedication and professionalism, has contributed to making Southern Wind a benchmark in the yachting industry.

Today there are 48 yachts built by Southern Wind sailing around the world with their owners. My greatest satisfaction is thinking that somehow I was instrumental in shaping their dreams and laying the path for their happiness on the water. The process of building a yacht is in fact very dynamic and I am strongly convinced that the way the builder and the

client interact is essential to build a relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I believe that these two values are the very foundation of my Company and have been essential from the beginning to create a real Southern Wind “Family”.

It is indeed the affection of a Family I felt last May during the SWS 25th Anniversary Rendezvous held within the Rolex Capri International Regatta. It was a warm, heartfelt reunion, an exuberant celebration and an exciting regatta made even more special by the breathtaking scenery and gracious hospitality that Capri, my homeland, offered to all of us.

In 2014 a dear client and owner of a SW yacht commissioned a very fast boat from us, a 90 footer with naval architecture by Reichel/Pugh. The construction of this project allowed us to master the use of the most technologically advanced materials and equipment.

In the wake of this we developed, together with two of our historical partners, Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design, two other new projects: the SW96 and the SW105.

Today, a new course for the shipyard is evidenced by these very high-performance sailing yachts. Two SW96es and one SW105 have already been sold and

they are currently under construction for delivery in 2017. These projects, with their more radical design and greater emphasis on performance, are the latest additions to our fleet of semi-custom yachts and represent Southern Wind’s tradition of blue water sailing yachts that combine performance, comfort and timeless Italian style.

I always like to say that the past gave us the experience and the present is offering us new opportunities which will brighten the future of Southern Wind.

25 years is a third of my life but along this journey I discovered that as long as you keep playing with boats, aging doesn’t affect you, so....Happy Anniversary Southern Wind!

Willy Persico

A brightFUtUrE

sws PeoPleSkIP NovAk FoR SouTHeRN WIND SAIlING ACADeMY — PP. 30-33

25th anniversary rendezvousRACING — PP. 12-13

PARTYING — PP. 14-15

CelebRATING — PP. 16-17

Bluewater exPerienceRICHARD CHADbuRN oN THe SW102RS FARFAllA AND WHY SAIlING IS MoRe FuN — PP. 36-37

racing eventsARC — PP. 40

RoRC TRANSATlANTIC — PP. 41

loRo PIANA SuPeRYACHT ReGATTA — PP. 42-43

new yachtsJuST lAuNCHeD — PP. 20-22:

SW82 N°3 AMMoNITe SW102 N°5 CRoSSboW

new ProjectsA STeP beYoND — PP. 23-29:

RP90 CuSToM SW96 SW105

sws servicesCHARTeR — PP. 44-45

bRokeRAGe — PP. 46-47

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25 years of southern wind SouTHeRN WIND TIMelINe — PP. 6–8

WIllY PeRSICo’S YACHTING SToRY — PP. 9

1 25 years ofsouthern wind

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1991 the shiPyard The yard when purchased by Willy Persico in 1991

1992 total numBer of emPloyees: 30

Boatyard

2016 the shiPyard total numBer of emPloyees: 300 The yard today

1991 wet lay-uP lamination Fibreglass and vinylester wet lay-up, male plug for the hull and female mould for the deck

1996 introduction of ePoxy resin in the lamination epoxy resin has much better mechanical properties than vinylester

2000 introduction of carBon fiBre in the construction Process The use of carbon fibre allows for stiffer and lighter yachts

2010 introduction of carBon in the interior construction The use of carbon in the construction of some interior components such as countertops and floor bearers allowed for lighter and state-of-the-art interiors

1990 2010 2016

1990The story begins. Willy Persico chooses South Africa to build his own yacht assisted by Antonio Minniti, interior designer

aga jari – ron holland 72’

designSince its foundation, SWS has specialized in the production of semi-custom high performance superyachts. each of the projects launched over its 25-year history has given rise to successful mini-series each of which has contributed in its own way to consolidating our solid reputation.

yard & technologyInvestment in research, product development and the latest construction techniques has been of paramount importance to SWS’s technological innovation over the past 25 years. As a result, the shipyard is entirely self-sufficient in all aspects of yacht manufacturing, from lamination and steelwork to carpentry, painting and interior assembly.

1992 SW72 mini-series: the beginning of the collaboration with Farr Yacht Design and Antonio Minniti. 10 yachts launched in 10 years

sw72 hedal

2006 SW100 mini-series: the mini-series that made SWS the leading builder of 100’ yachts. 13 yachts launched in 6 years

sw100ds farewell

sw100rs mrs seven

2013 launch of the SW82 mini-series

sw82 feelin’ good

2015 launch of the SW102RS mini-series

sw102rs farfalla Winner of the 2015 edition of the World Superyacht Awards for her “quality and value”

2016 launch of new projects SW96 and SW105 by Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design: high performance superyachts which incorporate elements of racing boats into high performance luxury cruisers

2016 one-off custom project RP90 by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design and Nauta Design

full carBon hull of custom rP90

2012 launch of the SW102DS mini-series

sw102ds almagores


sw94 KiBoKo dos

2015 first “carBon & nomex” custom construction: rP90 This Reichel/Pugh 90’ is a custom-built project with deck and interior bulkheads built in pre-preg Carbon and Nomex honeycomb, for weight optimization and stiffer construction

2001 introduction of Pre-Preg The use of the pre-preg in the lamination of rudder stocks and other components allows for even lighter construction

2005 introduction of ePoxy infusion & hull female mould contructions total numBer of emPloyees: 210 The use of infusion in the lamination process makes for the best fibre/resin ratio, reducing weight and granting more rigid and resistant constructions

2008 three Piece hull moulds This revolutionary hull construction process allowed workers to laminate on an almost horizontal rather than on an upright surface for better quality infusions in less time

2010 one-off SW110, Southern Wind’s flagship by Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design

sw110 thalima

2006 one-off SW72 by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design and Antonio Minniti

sw72 KiBoKo tuja

20002006 introduction of “Pro engeneer” software in the yacht design ProcessThe use of this innovative parametric software enabled an integrated 3D modelling of structures and systems

2000 SW95 and SW93 mini-series: the beginning of the collaboration with Nauta Design

sw95 dharma in the antarctic


sw80 sKiP ’n Bou

2000 SW78 mini-series: the beginning of the collaboration with Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design

sw78 whisPer

2 sws 25threndezvous

25th AnnivErSAryrEndEzvoUS

THe SouTHeRN WIND 25TH ANNIveRSARY ReNDezvouS

AND TRoPHY Took PlACe FRoM MAY 24TH To 28TH IN CAPRI. THe ANNIveRSARY

CelebRATIoN eveNTS WeRe HelD DuRING THe Rolex CAPRI

INTeRNATIoNAl ReGATTA, SPoNSoReD bY Rolex AND

oRGANIzeD IN CollAboRATIoN WITH THe YACHT Club

ITAlIANo, THe YACHT Club CAPRI AND THe CIRColo

CANoTTIeRI ANIeNe.

“Today I want to tell my story about yachting.

I have always loved Africa and it was in South Africa that I decided to build my own boat in 1990. During the construction, I had the opportunity to take over the boatyard which, at that time, was a small operation. I took this decision while I was walking in my garden at home. It may have been crazy, taking into consideration what was South Africa in at that time, but I have never regretted it.

For several years, my boatyard built one project at a time, a 72-footer designed by bruce Farr with the interiors designed by Antonio Minniti, a friend of mine from the days of my boyhood in Naples.

At the end of the 90s I decided that the yard was mature enough to handle more than one project at once. Those were the years when the 93’ and the 95’, designed by Farr and Nauta, were built.

A few years later, we decided to introduce carbon fibre into our construction process; the first yacht built using this material was the SW78, designed by Reichel/Pugh and Nauta.

In 2004, when building the SW100, we introduced an infusion on female mould construction process. I was expecting to build just a few of these yachts, but we ended up launching 13. I never expected such a big success: to this date we are the world leader in 100’ construction.

The experience gained in building larger yachts led us to think that it would be much better to split the hull mould into three parts rather than two: a brilliant, innovative construction method which, a few years later, has been adopted by other boatyards. The unexpected success of the SW100 series encouraged us to take a further step forward. The occasion came in 2008 when a very special client and

friend who had already built two yachts with us ordered a third one, a 110’, which is still Southern Wind’s flagship.

Then came the times of the successful SW82, SW94 and SW102 mini-series. our process of innovation never stops; our aim is to improve the quality of the end product constantly while keeping excellent value. our efforts were rewarded in 2015 when SW102 Farfalla was awarded a World Superyacht Award for “quality and value”.

The success of Southern Wind Shipyard is based on mutual trust and respect, quality and value. but an added plus also comes from the excellent sales and customer care service offered by Pegaso, the marketing company I founded in Italy 24 years ago.

knowing that we have a strong base behind us we again felt ready to make another leap forward, so last year we began new, performance orientated projects. We are already building three of these new projects and will disclose more about them in this issue of the SW Magazine.

I always like to say that the past gave us experience while the present is offering opportunities and showing the way to our future. All of this has been and continues to be possible thanks to my loyal and motivated teams both at Southern Wind Shipyard and at Pegaso. I am lucky to have them with me. our trusted designers Farr, Reichel/Pugh, Nauta and Minniti have also been precious as well.

I like to think that I have made many clients and friends very happy and I intend to continue doing so for many years to come. Next year there will be new chapters in my story of yachting to tell and I am looking forward to sharing them with you.”

willy Persico’s yachting story

“25 YeARS, YeS, A THIRD oF MY lIFe; buT I Do belIeve THAT AGeING DoeS NoT exIST IF You DoN’T THINk AbouT IT AND You keeP PlAYING WITH boATS.”Willy Persico, Southern Wind founder and Ceo

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Thanks to a fleet of 13 Southern Wind yachts registered, of which 9 for the racing programme, the 25th Anniversary and Rendezvous was a warm and heartfelt reunion, an exuberant celebration and a thrilling regatta.

The newly launched SW102 Seawave was the uncontested winner at her regatta debut, with four first places in four races. The yacht’s owner, family and the crew crowded the podium and celebrated their satisfaction and enthusiasm for the first success achieved with a joyous champagne shower.

SW82 Grande orazio by Pioneer Investments, winner of a past edition of the SWS Trophy, took a second place, confirming her first-class condition. “The synergy and the teamwork in my crew has been an added plus that reinforced the yacht’s potential,” declared the owner Massimiliano Florio.

A noteworthy third place was scooped up by SW78 Whisper, the oldest yacht in the Trophy fleet, who honourably defended her unquestionable record of achievements.

The yacht was very well helmed by her former owner, Micheal Cotter, who commented: “It’s good to be back aboard. Whisper looks as new, even though she has been sailing and winning for 15 years now.”

“SHe IS ReSPoNSIve YeT FoRGIvING AND IS exCelleNT IN lIGHT AIR CoNDITIoNS. I CAN SAY THAT SHe exCeeDeD MY exPeCTATIoNS AND I’M ReAllY lookING FoRWARD To RACING oN HeR IN THe FuTuRe.”volvo ocean Race veteran Matt Humphries, Seawave tactician

25th anniversary

rAcingthe final line up in the southern wind trophy was:

1. SW102RS Seawave, also winner of the Rolex Capri International Regatta in the oRC Superyacht Class

2. SW82 Grande orazio by Pioneer Investments

3. SW78 Whisper

4. SW100RS blues

5. SW100DS Farewell

6. SW100RS Cape Arrow

7. SW100RS Mrs Marietta Cube

8. SW100DS l’ondine

9. SW100DS Illusion of the Isles

Participating in the rendez-vous were

10. SW102DS Hevea

11. SW102DS Almagores

12. SW94 lady G

13. SW100DS Farandwide

Capri

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Along with the fun and competition on the water, Southern Wind owners enjoyed a series of exclusive dinners and events, ranging from Axa Millesimes wine tastings and the Rolex owners’ dinner at the Quisisana Hotel to an informal “local culinary experience” at the villa verde restaurant. Capri’s famous Canzone del Mare restaurant with its breathtaking views over the Faraglioni rocks was the setting for the Southern Wind Anniversary celebration. With a delicious dinner and dancing under the moonlit Faraglioni, it was a joyous event which brought together the entire Southern Wind family of owners, crew and staff and both international and local guests. It was at this special occasion that Willy Persico illustrated, with great feeling, the most important stages in the shipyard’s history and officially unveiled the new projects that will shape Southern Wind’s future for the years to come.

WIllY PeRSICo’S ACHIeveMeNTS AS THe CReAToR AND DRIvING FoRCe beHIND SouTHeRN WIND’S SuCCeSS WeRe AlSo ReWARDeD DuRING THe PRIzeGIvING CeReMoNY WITH A STANDING ovATIoN IN CAPRI’S PIAzzeTTA.

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“Family feeling is strong amongst owners of Southern Wind yachts as the owner of SW100RS Mrs Marietta Cube confirms. “This has been a wonderful event. I was really moved when Willy Persico gave his speech about the shipyard’s history as my family has been a part of it almost from the beginning; we have grown as yacht owners while SWS has grown as a shipyard. Mrs Marietta Cubed is the third Southern Wind yacht we have commissioned and we live it with a passion for sailing and real affection for family living. Three generations of my family use the yacht: my parents, myself and my siblings and my children, nieces and nephews. These are yachts that really let you live at sea, at anchor, away from the ports, in contact with nature and the elements. It’s a wonderful life experience to share with children.”

Federica, SW100RS Mrs Marietta Cube owner

“I like the atmosphere that Willy and his team create at these events and I come for the fun, not to win at all costs. I came back from the States and ran straight here to enjoy the company, the wonderful parties and to give my grandchildren a taste of sailing.”

Maria Cristina, SW100RS Cape Arrow Charterer

“It was a great day. The race course was well laid out and the conditions were ideal. It’s good to be back aboard. Whisper’s new teak decks look beautiful and the boat is as good as new even though she has been sailing and winning for 15 years now.”

Michael, SW78 Whisper former owner

“THIS IS A SeNTIMeNTAl JouRNeY boTH FoR Me AND FoR SouTHeRN WIND,” SAID WIllY PeRSICo. “I GReW uP SAIlING IN THeSe WATeRS AND We HelD THe FIRST SouTHeRN WIND TRoPHY IN CAPRI IN 1998. IT’S veRY NICe FoR uS To CoMe bACk HeRe To CelebRATe THIS SPeCIAl ANNIveRSARY YeAR AND To HolD THe 13TH eDITIoN oF THe SouTHeRN WIND TRoPHY.” Willy Persico, CEO of SWS

“There hasn’t been much wind, but it really doesn’t matter when you’re in a place like Capri. I have sailed all over the world but haven’t seen many places as spectacular as the Faraglioni. Here there’s beauty, history, camaraderie and sport, a winning combination.”

Alessandro, SW100DS Farewell owner

“I came here with six friends to celebrate Willy Persico and his achievement. I didn’t prepare the boat for racing; we’re all sleeping aboard and champagne is our most important fuel. It’s a really moving to be part of this celebration.”

Beppe, SW100DS Illusion of the Isles owner

“The Southern Wind Trophy is the perfect event. everybody has a good time between racing and partying and it’s always great to see these boats out on the water together.“

Adam Ostenfeld, artist and sculptor as well as star sailor with an America’s Cup record that goes back to 1979

“We have been very well cared for by the amazing Pegaso team and it’s wonderful to see what good relationships everyone shares from Willy, to the owners and crews to all the Southern Wind staff. It’s the first time I have been to an event like this and have never heard one harsh word or noticed any problems at all.”

Sherron, SWS guest

“We came here with our family and a group of friends to meet other owners and share some stories. Racing is not our objective even though we are participating in the racing programme, we really aren’t equipped to win. We participated in the Southern Wind Trophy in 2012 and since then the yacht has spent her winters in the West Indies and her summers based in Palma. We get to spend about six weeks aboard yearly. our kids love the boat and are now old enough to invite some friends too. And every September I enjoy a girls’ long weekend around Nice and St Tropez with my best friends. our chef is excellent, so we don’t even have to go ashore unless it’s for shopping.”

Helena, SW100DS L’Ondine owner

“I came with three generations of my family and have found participating in this event to be very nice. My yacht came in first amongst the SW100s and since there were seven of them that’s no small boast. I have found it interesting to race in low wind conditions: there are lots more tactics, quick changes.”

Flavio, SW100RS Blues owner

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3 newyachts

21Just launched

sw82 n°3 ammonitelaunch: february 2016 delivery: april 2016

In the unexpected company of friendly sea lions, Southern Wind celebrated the delivery of Ammonite, the third yacht in its popular 82’ mini-series, along with the yacht’s happy owner and his wife. Cape Town and a beautiful sunset provided the setting for the delivery, attended by the entire Southern Wind team.

The yacht is both highly customized and the perfect combination of her predecessors: the world-sailing SW82RS Feelin’ Good, which has already sailed over 40,000 miles since her launch, and the racing orientated SW82FD Grande orazio, which has successfully claimed top honours in some of the world’s most important superyacht regattas.

Ammonite’s hull lines and appendages are designed by Farr Yacht Design. Her high modulus carbon mast, eC6+ carbon rigging and racing winches ensure optimal sailing performance both in light and heavy winds, and her lifting keel, a first for a Southern Wind yacht, will guarantee access to shallow Pacific waters. SW82 no3 is a Raised Saloon design that features two hull windows on each side of the saloon, 270° panoramic coachroof windows and a transparent coachroof top window that bring a flood of light into the interior.

The interior layout follows Southern Wind’s trademark configuration: crew quarters and galley aft and the master cabin, with a large en suite bath, forward in the

quietest area of the yacht. A double vIP cabin, also forward, has an additional foldaway bunk and a day head. A guest cabin amidships guarantees ample accommodation and maximum privacy for all guests on board. The “casual lounge” open space saloon has two coffee tables, one that can convert into a dining table and the other that flips open to reveal a custom made and purpose engineered wooden Scrabble table, where the owners, their family and guests can enjoy one of their favourite games.

Ammonite stands out for the strong personality of her Nauta Design interiors that are contemporary yet warm, and combine practical, uncluttered lines with textured natural finishes and colours. bleached oak furniture is trimmed with wenge inserts and carbon fibre, chocolate leather is set off by polished stainless steel. The sophisticated upholstery colour palette features a chic blend of greys, browns and yellows. The window frames and mullions feature the same colour and finish as the hull, creating a feeling of unity aboard.

82SWno3“I’ve JuST HAD MY FIRST SAIl oN boARD AMMoNITe IN CAPe ToWN: THe SouTHeRN WIND SHIPYARD HAve beeN ouTSTANDING; THeY HAve GoNe ouT oF THeIR WAY To SATISFY ouR ‘ouT oF THe NoRM’ ReQuIReMeNTS. MY YACHT IS eSSeNTIAllY A HIGHlY CuSToMISeD PRoDuCTIoN SAIlING YACHT.”Marcus blackmore, Ammonite owner

AMMonitE

neW yachts

general specifications:loa: 24.86 m (26.47 m fixed bowsprit)lwl: 21.52 mBeam (max): 5.91 mdraft: lifting keel 3.00-4.70 mdisplacement (lightship): 41.9 tonssail area: 362 sq mengine: steyr se 196 e35 190 hp @ 3,500 rpm

naval architecture: farr yacht designgeneral concept, exterior and interior design: nauta design certification: rina – statement of approval of structures and supervision of the hull construction + mca scv (small commercial vessel) certificate of compliance

feBruary 2016

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a steP BeyondTHe NeW ADDITIoNS To THe SouTHeRN WIND FleeT ARe INNovATIve,

HIGH PeRFoRMANCe SuPeRYACHTS. THe AIM oF DeSIGNeRS FARR YACHT DeSIGN AND NAuTA DeSIGN WHeN CoNCeIvING THeSe PRoJeCTS WAS To

INCoRPoRATe A MoDICuM oF RACe boAT FeATuReS INTo HIGH PeRFoRMANCe CRuISeRS, keePING A beAuTIFul AeSTHeTIC, A HIGH level

oF CoMFoRT AND ACHIevING THe DeSIGN bRIeFS oF ouR ClIeNTS.

sw102 n°5 crossBow launch: june 2016 delivery: july 2016

Crossbow is the fifth unit in the successful SW102 mini-series and the third in the Raised Saloon version. The yacht is designed by the same trusted team that has penned many other SW models: Nauta Yacht Design for general arrangement plan and interior design, Farr Yacht Design for naval architecture, sail plan and appendages, and Southern Wind’s own in-house design team for detail design and systems. Crossbow is the ideal cruising yacht, featuring a spacious deck, a tender garage for a 4.2 metre dinghy and a mainsail sheet single point with captive winch.

Combining the best features of both a Flush Deck and Deck Saloon configuration, the design of this SW102 Raised Saloon yacht blends a sleek deckhouse and uncluttered lines with higher ceilings and 270° panoramic windows. The interior follows Southern Wind Shipyard’s distinctive “owner’s cabin fore” layout and has a new lighter and brighter look. The yacht’s interiors see light oak panelling set off by walnut flooring and stainless steel details; upholstery is in an off white and coral red colour scheme. The main saloon and spacious studio are a single open space, subtly separated from the owner’s private area. The crew quarters aft feature a crew mess and working galley separated easily by just closing a door. She is built to the RINA highest standards, as is certified RINA Charter Class.

general specifications: loa: 31.71 m lwl: 27.72 m Beam: 6.9 m draft: 3.95 m displacement: 64.5 t sail area: 513 sq m engine: cummins QsB 6.7mcd 305 hp @ 2,600 rpm

naval architecture: farr yacht design general concept, exterior and interior design: nauta design certification: rina charter class “c hull • mach y” (malta), short range, malta commercial yacht code

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rP90 Delivery: December 2016

RP90 represents an “unicum” in the Southern Wind Shipyard fleet. In fact, SWS has made its name in the production of semi custom mini-series, while the RP90 is a custom project. This yacht is the brainchild of a passionate Southern Wind owner who built his dream: a modern, high performance bluewater cruiser that provides all the comforts of a modern superyacht with exceptional sailing performance for both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean regatta circuits. The yacht is characterized by radical hull lines by Reichel/Pugh, who also designed the deck and interior arrangement; interior design comes from Nauta Design. The construction of this groundbreaking custom yacht brought many innovative features to the Southern Wind line, many of which have been applied on the new high performance line of SWS yachts.

below are some of the RP90’s special features:

- Deck and interior bulkhead built in prepreg Carbon and Nomex Honeycomb, for weight optimization (lightship displacement of 47.7 tons) and lightship interiors

- lifting keel (3.8-5.8 m) to guarantee access to shallower harbours and bays and excellent stability and sail carrying capability

- Removable racing bowsprit

- Custom tracks and blocks with titanium and ceramic rollers for minimum friction

- Customized hydraulic systems with high efficiency motors, clever valves and state-of-the-art PlC

- exposed structural bulkheads are a special feature of the interior design that also lighten the interior styling

- Ample en suite owner’s cabin with a studio and convertible settee

rp90

general specifications:loa: 27.5 mlwl: 26.5 mBeam (max): 6.96 mdraft: lifting keel 3.8-5.8 mdisplacement: 47.75 tonsengine: steyr se 196 e35 190 hp @ 3,500 rpm naval architect, deck and interior arrangement: reichel/Pugh designinterior design: nauta design

neW proJects

CuStOM

A MoDeRN, HIGH PeRFoRMANCe blueWATeR CRuISeR WITH exCePTIoNAl SAIlING PeRFoRMANCe FoR THe MeDITeRRANeAN AND THe CARIbbeAN ReGATTA CIRCuITS.

“WITH THe 90’ PeRFoRMANCe CRuISeR uNDeR CoNSTRuCTIoN AT SouTHeRN WIND, ReICHel/PuGH HAve APPlIeD ReSulTS oF ITS oNGoING ReSeARCH AND PASSIoN FoR YACHT DeSIGN To ADvANCING All ASPeCTS oF THe PeRFoRMANCe, CoNSTRuCTIoN TeCHNoloGY AND SeAkeePING CHARACTeRISTICS oF THIS DeSIGN.”Jim Pugh, Founder & President Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design

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sw96 no1 Delivery: April 2017

A passionate sailor has commissioned the first unit of the brand new 96 project from SWS. He is already the owner of an 80’ custom carbon yacht and is a keen racer on “mono hull” and “open yachts”. This owner was looking for a larger performance sailing yacht to use in both coastal and transoceanic races

sw96 no2 Delivery date: January 2018 (construction started in July 2016)

The second hull of the new SW96 project is the answer to the dream of a client who was looking for a yacht to sail around the world. The owner’s decision to build this 96-footer came after he participated in a SWS Academy customized project that allowed him to experience bluewater performance navigation while taking part in the 2016 RoRC Transatlantic Race, with a support of a crew of professional sailors (see page 41).

SW96 is one of the latest additions to the SWS fleet. This yacht’s sleek hull lines designed by Farr Yacht Design and general concept drawn by Nauta Design express the company motto: “Simplicity is the essence of good design.”

SW96 stands out for a lightship displacement of 54.6 tons that grants excellent light wind speed with a manageable rig size. SW96 has been designed to incorporate modern racing features on a high performance cruiser with a beautiful aesthetic. The hull has full waterlines and straight end diagonals, a wide, low transom and full forward sections. The deck hardware is optimized for both short hand performance cruising and offshore racing. The interior layout features a large saloon above the engine room, which is accessible through a full height control room.

The owner’s cabin forward and three en suite guest cabins amidships offer privacy for all on board. Crew quarters include two crew cabins, two heads and a spacious galley that opens onto the crew mess.

neW proJects

sw96

AN AGGReSSIve PeRFoRMANCe CRuISeR: INFuSeD CARboN SANDWICH Hull, “PRe-PReG & NoMex” DeCk, TWIN RuDDeR CoNFIGuRATIoN

lIGHTSHIP DISPlACeMeNT oF 54.6 ToNS GRANTS exCelleNT lIGHT WIND SPeeD

general specifications:loa: 29.3 mlwl: 26.8 mBeam (max): 6.95 mdraft: lifting keel 3.4-5.4 mdisplacement (lightship): 54.6 tonsengine: steyr se 236e40 231 hp @ 4,000 rpm naval architecture: farr yacht designgeneral concept, exterior and interior design: nauta design

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sw105 no1 Delivery: october 2017

SW105 no1 has been commissioned by a performance oriented owner who is very attentive to market trends, looking for the latest in yachting and embarking on his first experience owning a sailing superyacht.

SW105 project comes from a collaboration between Southern Wind, Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design, and provides an exceptional sailing experience, combined with outstanding stability and comfort. The displacement to yacht length ratio is significantly lighter if compared to the renowned SW102. Generous interiors feature four very comfortable en-suite cabins and an ample saloon that opens onto the Tv lounge. Crew quarters provide an exceptional working environment for five and include an en-suite captain’s cabin. An exceptional feature on a yacht of this size is a garage for a 4.2m tender and a 3m+ jet-ski.

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sw105

TWIN RuDDeR CoNFIGuRATIoN CoMbINeD WITH A TeleSCoPIC/lIFTING keel PRovIDe THe beST bAlANCe beTWeeN SAIlING PeRFoRMANCe AND loNG-RANGe CRuISING CAPACITY

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lIGHTSHIP DISPlACeMeNT oF 68 ToNS GRANTS exCelleNT lIGHT WIND SPeeD

general specifications:loa: 31.97 mlwl: 29.44 mBeam (max): 7.32 mdraft: 4.5 m (fixed keel) ~ 3.65-5.6 (telescopic keel)displacement: 68 tonsengine: cummins QsB 6,7 mcd (305 hp @ 2,600 rpm) naval architecture: farr yacht designgeneral concept, exterior and interior design: nauta design

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born in 1952, he is best known for his participation in four Whitbread Round the World Yacht Races since 1977.

1979 - Winner of the Parmelia Race from Plymouth to Freemantle, Australia, skippering the Independent endeavour.

1985/86 - Skipper of Simon le bon’s Drum in the Whitbread Race, coming third.

1987 - Wishing to combine his mountaineering skills (New zealand and the Alps, expeditions to east Africa, Sikkim, Nepal, Patagonia, South Georgia and Antarctica) with sailing, he built the expedition yacht Pelagic in Southampton.

1997 - Co-skipper with bruno Peyron of the French catamaran explorer to a sailing record in the Transpac Race from los Angeles to Honolulu.

1998 - Co-skipper on explorer with bruno Peyron, breaking the sailing record from Yokohama to San Francisco.

2001 - Co-skipper on the 33-metre French catamaran Innovation explorer to a second place in the millennium non-stop, no limits circumnavigation The Race.

2002/03 - Project manager of the construction of his new Pelagic Australis, a 23-metre purpose built expedition vessel for high latitude sailing in order to augment the charter operations of the original Pelagic.

2015 - Awarded the prestigious blue Water Medal from the Cruising Club of America for his lifetime of voyaging to high latitudes.

2016 - Awarded the prestigious Tilman Medal for his lifetime of leading sailing to climb expeditions in high latitudes from the Royal Cruising Club in the uk.

Skip sits on the Panel of experts that vets expeditions to South Georgia on behalf of the South Georgia government. He is also on the executive Committee of IAATo (International Association of Antarctic Tour operators).

We meet our dear friend Skip Novak, one of the world’s leading experts in Antarctic and around the world racing, at the pizzeria Nonna lina in a green and leafy neighbourhood in the heart of Cape Town. Marco Alberti, General Manager of the Southern Wind Shipyard, is also with us.

Skip and Marco are two very different men who share a common passion for sailing and the sea. last winter they sailed with their families from the Falkland Islands all the way to Tierra del Fuego following the values and the philosophy that lie behind the Southern Wind Sailing Academy, whose mission is: “to provide tailored learning-to-sail experiences with the support of the most reliable and experienced instructors.” Skip Novak is surely one of those instructors.

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“I dreamed about visiting Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia having passed them by many times during Whitbread Round the World Races,” says Novak. “My passion turned into a business, but it is still a passion. I suppose my biggest accomplishment and pleasure has been taking many people, including old friends, down to the places I love so we can share the experience. The most recent group of friends was Marco and his family.”

Marco Alberti recalls: “It all began with a gift I received for my 50th birthday from Skip and his wife elena, both good friends and die-hard sailors. The gift was an invitation for me and my family to come for a cruise in the Falkland Islands and Tierra del Fuego on board Skip’s boat, the Pelagic. My idea was to give our children livio, aged 15, and Gita, aged 9, a totally new experience in exploring a wild region by sailing boat. ,Safety was naturally very important, and that’s where Skip comes in.” Safety is one of the core concepts behind a successful expedition and it’s the main theme behind Novak’s expedition philosophy, both on land and on the water. “Sailing in and around the Southern ocean, including the Falkland Islands and Tierra del Fuego can be risky,” says Novak. “Needless to say, it’s a windy place with volatile weather in general; the climate is cool to bitterly cold which has a physical as well as a psychological effect on crews. The key here, unlike on the race course, is to be conservative, take your time for all manoeuvres, think of what can happen and how to mitigate any problems.”

Marco tells us about the calm determination with which Novak led the expedition, a mindset that was fundamental for the crew, half of

which was made up of children: “everything aboard was done following set precautions. When we left the boat to go ashore, for example, we’d leave a safety barrel stocked with food, a stove, a first aid kit, a shelter, an Iridium phone and vHF radio and other supplies in order to be able to survive ashore in relative comfort for at least two days – just in case we had trouble getting back to the boat.”

“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 MATTeR THe level oF exPeRIeNCe THeRe IS oNlY oNe WAY To SAIl SAFelY.”

What can a person who is setting off to sail in these wild, infrequently visited waters expect? “We have an itinerary of course, but a big part of what we ‘sell’ if I may use that word, is uncertainty: we never know if we can follow the route that we planned. everybody has to buy into the project with an open mind. Philosophically, I have no interest in repeating things so I encourage my skippers to try new anchorages and new passages. That keeps the crew interested and fresh and our clients feeling they are part of the ‘edge’ that I spoke about.”

“We ran out of water, for example,” says Marco, “so we changed route to go into a bay where a waterfall ran straight into the sea. Skip ancored the boat with the bow towards the cliff face and we tied up to some trees. Some gymnastics were required, but it was great fun. using a hose and funnel we filled our 500-litre water tanks. Fresh water seemed like such a precious gift, just pouring down like that from the mountain. We cleaned the boat and washed a lot of clothes, while the kids were either paddling around in our kayak or learning how to drive the dinghy. It wasn’t a planned part of the trip, but it was a special day.”

one of the main challenges, for an “adventure manager” like Skip Novak is to find the way to get everyone aboard involved in daily tasks. It can be difficult both from a risk and from a diplomatic point of view. “We don’t force the issue, but the ethos on board is full participation to each one’s ability. That means sailing the boat, standing watches, supporting mooring procedures, cooking and cleaning. one of my goals with charter guests is for them to feel they have truly contributed to the expedition. This is not lip service. What we do requires the combined efforts of everyone on board, certainly in a physical sense!”

“All THe CHIlDReN leARNeD HoW To HelM THe PelAGIC, HoW To TRIM THe MAINSHeeT, HoW To ReAD A CoMPASS AND HoW To keeP AN eYe oN THe RADAR,” SAYS MARCo PRouDlY.Marco’s wife bettina adds: “life on board was tight, but manageable. As a family we could close a cabin door behind us and if one of us needed to opt out for a while it was possible. I had feared claustrophobia but as the intimacy grew between our two families I actually enjoyed the closeness of living on top of each other. It was nice to watch the kids become more creative in the absence of their electronic devices.”

It’s getting late, but we can’t help asking one final question: for how much longer will Skip be sailing and having adventures in these seas? He smiles from under his moustache and says, “My enthusiasm has never waned. So I suppose as long as the body holds out!”

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1 – stanley (falkland islands) A community of hard-core sailors congregates here before heading off to the more distant areas of the Southern Hemisphere.

2 – carcass island (falkland islands) The bare windblown hills and rocky mountaintops of Carcass Island, home to elephant seals and an important bird area, are similar to some of the more desolate areas of Scotland.

3 – jason islands (falkland islands) Two of the islands have been bought by a New York philanthropist who has donated them to the Wildlife Conservation Society. The Jason Islands are home to the largest colony of albatrosses in the world.

4 – Punta arenas (chile) Punta Arenas, where time seems to have stopped in about 1950, is the capital of Chile’s southernmost region, Magallanes and Antartica Chilena. expedition boats and cruise ships take turns provisioning here by berthing along a single long dock.

5 – Peninsula Brecknock (chile) A spectacular bay with a big waterfall fed by melt from snow-capped mountain peaks.

6 – seno Pia, Beagle channel (tierra del fuego, chile) Seno Pia is a bay in the beagle Channel. There is an immense glacier with a palette of colour shades ranging from transparent white to deep sky-blue.

7 – caleta olla (tierra del fuego, chile) The ground here looks soft and mossy. land and water merge in grey and misty air accented by splashes of strong colour. The indigenous Yamana people used to chip their arrowheads out of the basalt they found on this beach.

8 – Port williams (chile) Founded in the 1950s as a base for Chile’s navy, the univeesidad de Magallanes has a centre here and the town hosts scientific expeditions that study the Antarctic and the Tierra del Fuego.

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why sailing is more funby Richard Chadburn, SW102RS Farfalla Captain

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Richard Chadburn has been Farfalla’s Captain since the yacht’s construction. He started sailing in dinghies 30 years ago and won the ISo Worlds in France in 1999. After university he spent three summers in Greece and Spain, teaching dinghy sailing, windsurfing and keel boating. Richard then progressed into the world of superyachts and fell in love with the mixture of excitement, entertaining and high standards that a large yacht requires. He has been skippering yachts for over 13 years now and loves having guests on board, showing them lovely quiet anchorages, great places to eat and going on great sails.

you started your sailing career as a racer on board dinghies. how has this influenced your professional career? I have found that it has given me a lot of confidence but also humility; there’s always someone else out there you can learn from and it’s great to sail with others and pick up new ways of doing things.

we know you’ve worked on board several yachts both motor and sail: what prompted you to remain on board sailing yachts? It’s more fun! Quite simply everyone enjoys it more, from guests to crew, you feel a camaraderie that you just don’t get on motor boats. on sailing boats the journey is just as important as the destination, something I’ve always enjoyed.

you defined yourself a “leader of an ultimate band” now spending your time finding unexpected groups to be the audience: what attributes must a band have to be “ultimate” to achieve the success you are renowned for? I think “ultimate” and “success” are terms that should be used very loosely with this band! We like to play music and love it when our guests join in; being able to play something is probably the first attribute.

how did your story with southern wind shipyard begin and how did that lead you to sw102 farfalla? what do you think is special about her? I was put forward for the job by Angus Fuller, the captain of Matelot, after one of his charter guests decided to buy a boat. I was involved with Farfalla from very early on in the build process and I have to say that having spent two years on board and covered over 35,000 miles what I love about Farfalla is her ability to be “all things to all men”. She’s easy to sail with great performance and very comfortable, a great all rounder and easily the best bluewater yacht I’ve ever sailed.

farfalla is a commercial yacht that alternates private, charter and regattas: how does this flexibility affect the boat and crew management? It’s intensive from an organisational point of view and I spend a lot of time behind my computer! However it does make the program much more interesting and fun for myself and the crew. We love the difference of a racing/cruising program, seeing the owners on one trip then charter guests on another and then to go racing on top of this, it makes for a fast paced season and in fact we feel that time just rushes by, we’re never bored! The only issue that arises out of racing is the time required to get the boat ready; it’s interesting changing the boat between modes but it is time intensive so you end up with less time to cruise. The up side is that you get involved with upgrading the boat so that it performs better, this is always an interesting exercise and you get to work with some great people.

what would you recommend to a skipper facing a world tour? Talk to as many captains as possible, buy as many spare parts as your owner will allow and make sure you have lots of time for everything, don’t rush the experience. You’ll need time to investigate places because there is only so much information, the rest you have to go and experience yourselves – that’s the great bit about travelling to this part of the world, it truly is an adventure for everyone concerned.

after a satisfying cruising caribbean season, the yacht is currently sailing the most fascinating and remote seas of the Pacific ocean: how would you define them? can you describe the itinerary? who and on which criteria the different legs of the journey have been selected? The Pacific is vast. It’s hard to define but the word that comes out the most is adventure. For the most part this is still a relatively untouched part of the world, in fact there are less people here now than 200 years ago. our itinerary takes us along the downwind passage from Panama to New zealand and takes in the Galapagos, Marquesas, the Tuamotu Atolls, the Society islands including Tahiti and bora bora and finally Fiji. These are the must see spots along the journey and in fact one season doesn’t really do it justice. This is a massive area and you could easily spend several years down here exploring.

what are farfalla’s plans for the future? and yours? My plans and Farfalla’s are hopefully the same! We’re on our way to Nz for the summer and then we ship back to europe for that summer, where we’ll be entering our first european regattas. This will be a very exciting time for the boat and although we’ll be sad to leave the Pacific, having the opportunity to race in Sardinia, Palma and St Tropez is not to be missed.

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1. Puamau, Hiva oa, Marquesas, site of the largest Tiki and Marea in Hiva oa, a fascinating village and historical area at the end of the world! our guide Pifa described life here, before the europeans turned up, in exquisite detail.

2. Dolphin bay, Tauhata, Marquesas, top secret location.

3. South Pass, Fakarava, Toamotus, a world famous dive site. In any dive you’ll see over 200 sharks just metres away from you – stunning location

4. Mani’s Pizza Restaurant, South Pass, on its own private island. The pizza oven is over the water and you eat your food next to baby sharks.

5. Toau, Toamotus. Just in case you need to really get away from anywhere.

6. Rainforest walk, Tahiti – the interior of Tahiti is stunning and makes you feel you’re in the jungle.

7. Horse riding through the heart of Moorea’s pineapple plantations

8. David’s world famous “in the water bbQ” in Huahine, an afternoon of many experiences.

9. Sailing a super yacht around Tahaa – there aren’t many islands you can circumnavigate whilst inside the reef – a memorable experience!

10. Arriving in bora bora and diving with the Manta Rays.

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more seriously than the race itself, the crew certainly enjoyed themselves.

Windfall, defending her second place trophy at last year’s RoRC Transatlantic, was chartered for the race by a passionate yachtsman and a regular charterer of Southern Winds, to improve his bluewater sailing with the support of the Southern Wind Sailing Academy. With an average speed of 11.4 knots and a top speed of 21 knots attained, under lighter wind conditions than those of the ARC, his determination was clear and all at Southern Wind would like to congratulate him on this fantastic achievement!

The battle is however not over just yet for Windfall.

sw94 windfall taKes second Place in the rorc transatlantic november 28th – december 11th 2015

Windfall, the SW94, crossed the finish line of the RoRC Transatlantic Race at 19 hours, 54 mins, 03 secs uTC on December 10th to take second position in the IRC Monohull series, after a nail-biting and highly competitive race.

Windfall, skippered by Irish olympic sailor Tim Goodbody with a crew of 10 on board, sailed some 3,200 nm from lanzarote to Grenada. Despite a challenging start with a limited sail wardrobe and damage to two of her spinnakers, with valuable repairs made by ex-Americas cup sailor Jan Neergaard, Windfall was quickly back up to speed and took back position from her closest rival S/Y valkyrie. With fast sailing under clear skies, Windfall managed to retain her lead on valkyrie right to the end. Despite battling hard to close the ground on the first placed S/Y Nomad, Windfall had to settle for second place.

As ever, there was more to life onboard than just racing and with delicious food from Chef Jo and fierce competition between the crew during the daily game of Monopoly, with some admitting it was taken even

a comPetitive and charitaBle arc for two southern wind yachts november 22th – december 4th 2015Two SWS owners decided to take up the challenge and race as part of the ARC.

While the ARC is more “crusing rally” than “extreme ocean race, it is nevertheless competitive, and both Farfalla (SW102) and Far out (SW72) struggled hard for the victory.

on 22 November, 195 yachts, sailing under the flags of 27 nations, set out from las Palmas in Grand Canaria under breezy conditions with their sights set on the Caribbean some 2,700 nm away to the west.

The racing was competitive from the outset as Farfalla led the fleet out into the Atlantic. With her proud owner at the helm, on what was the yacht’s first outing on the racing circuit, Farfalla proved incredibly competitive. Despite a problem with her Code 0 in the

opening stages of the race, her crew achieved a top speed of 25.6 knots with an average speed of 13 knots over the first 2,100 nm covered. The lifestyle onboard was very much “cruising rally”: “We are very spoiled with our haute cuisine, cappuccinos, fluffy towels and the secret stash of magnums! It’s a tough life being a professional racing sailor.”

The owner of the SW72 Far out saw the ARC not only as an opportunity to complete his first Transatlantic, but also to raise money for a cause he is passionate about. Alongside a group of fellow adventurers, Mr. Panfilo Tarantelli has raised funds for Intouniversity (intouniversity.org), a fantastic educational charity that works to raise the aspirations and improve the life chances of children facing considerable educational disadvantage. He commented: “It was a really mental break: your mind focused on the big issues, rather than the trivial and marginal.”

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three southern wind yachts are Podium finishers at the 2016 loro Piana suPeryacht regatta, 7-11 june 2016

The celebrations for Southern Wind Shipyard’s 25th Anniversary continued on from Capri to Porto Cervo, where three Southern Wind yachts were podium finishers in one of the world’s most prestigious regattas. The loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and boat International Media with main sponsor loro Piana, was held from 7 to 11 June.

Seawave, the newly launched SW102 that was overall winner at the Rolex Capri International Regatta and the 25th Anniversary SWS Trophy held in Capri, competed in Class A at the loro Piana. Three more Southern Wind yachts were in Class b: SW82 Grande orazio, winner of her class in the past two editions of the lPSR; SW78 Whisper, the yacht with Reichel/Pugh naval architecture launched in 2001 with a long string of offshore racing victories under her belt (first place in her division at the 2009 Rolex Fastnet Race, and first place in the 2009 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup); and SW82 Ammonite, freshly arrived at Porto Cervo after her 7,000 nm maiden voyage from the Cape Town shipyard and at her regatta debut.

SW82 Grande orazio confirmed her past performance with two first place finishes in four races and six points’ overall advantage over the second placed yacht in the same class. After winning her class at the lPSY regatta for the third consecutive year, her pleased owner, Massimiliano Florio, had these words: “This win is a tribute to Southern Wind’s 25th Anniversary. The synergy and the teamwork in my

crew has been an added plus that reinforced the yacht’s potential. We can get even better and will work over the summer to arrive at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in top form.”

Throughout the regatta Grande orazio was battling with another Southern Wind yacht for first place in her class: SW78 Whisper. This yacht finished first, second and third in the daily races, finishing second overall and confirming that, after 15 years on the water, she is still a force to be reckoned with. The debutant Ammonite, with a professional crew of Aussie TP52 sailors, did a test sail the first day and got a third place in the daily races, finishing fourth overall, just two points from the third placed yacht, My Song, the 84- footer designed by Reichel/Pugh and Nauta Design.

SW102 Seawave also put on a great show, finishing first on the final day of racing and placing third in class A, just one point from the second placed yacht, the 33 m baltic Win Win. She also finished ahead of some major rivals, such as the 45 m Wally Saudade, the 33 m vitters Inoui and the 38 m Perini P2.

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1. the atlantic passage to the caribbean. I have completed the Atlantic crossing twice and I will do it again. The experience changed my life, so much so that I am writing this article from Fiji.

2. antigua. This super friendly island is the centre of the Caribbean sailing universe: 365 beaches, loads of great anchorages, terrific restaurants, excellent provisioning, maintenance, and even a luxury private island that is a hangout for celebs. Make sure to check out historic english Harbour, and no visit to Antigua is complete without hitting the Reggae party at Shirley Heights.

3. Barbuda. Yes, barbuda is next door to Antigua but barbuda is a destination all on its own. Now is the time to go, this season, maybe next season at the latest, but soon! Why? because they are getting ready to build some big resorts there, and barbuda has one of the world’s, not only the Caribbean’s, but the world’s most beautiful beaches. So if you want to see it one last time without masses of tourists everywhere – Go NoW.

4. st. Barts is one of my favourite destinations. Terrific scenery, stunning beaches, fun shopping and good restaurants. We love the anchorage at Anse du Grand Colombier, it’s a marine preserve, a fantastic place to take guests, and there are almost always resident sea turtles to snorkel with.

5. virgin gorda. There are 37 islands under the british virgin Islands flag, but virgin Gorda is my personal favourite. Do not miss the baths, these natural granite rock formations are cool to look at and even more fantastic to snorkel around. Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is absolutely beautiful, but there are lots of terrific out of the way stops around virgin Gorda. The bvI is a sailing destination all on its own, so plan plenty of cruising time here and discover your own favourite hideaways.

6. the grenadines. This is the real Caribbean. Amazing beauty, and in my experience, the best way to begin a Caribbean season is to start at the bottom and work your way up. The Grenadines are an exclusive destination one can only properly experience by yacht. Here is where the local boat boys will arrive offering to sell you fresh lobsters that are still kicking, and then you can make a picnic on a deserted beach with your chilled lobster salad and champagne – does it get any better?

7. Bequia. I love this Island. A terrific southern Caribbean stopover, a great place to find friendly and authentic Caribbean culture, and do not miss the Mount Gay Music Festival, so check the calendar before you arrive and plan accordingly.

8. dominica. Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic much farther north. It is often said that

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Dominica is the last island in the Caribbean that Christopher Columbus would still recognize, and I must agree. This is the place to see some of the Caribbean’s best preserved natural rainforest. Here is where the last of the native Carib Indians live, and two of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies were filmed.

9. Bonaire. I love to scuba dive, and if you do too, then do not miss the diving in bonaire which is easily some of the Caribbean’s best. If you love wind surfing, then Jibe City Surf Paradise is not to be missed. Jibe City is legendary, and is also home to one of the best beach bars in the Caribbean hands down. Plan to visit bonaire during Carnival and enjoy the street party.

10. the san Blas islands. located off the Caribbean side of Panama, and okay, we have definitely left the eastern Caribbean and headed west-far west in fact, but if you plan to sail for the Pacific at some point, and you will be transiting the Panama Canal, then the San blas Islands are not to be missed. This place is truly a wild and remote paradise that few people ever see. There are no restaurants, there are no resorts, there is only incredible natural beauty and friendly natives who live a traditional life. This is a place that has fallen off the map, a place so unspoiled that coconuts are still considered a form of currency.

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PHoTo CReDITS: Ammonite: Carlo baroncini; Crossbow: P. birckenstock; lPSR: Carlo baroncini, Carlo borlenghi; Capri: Carlo baroncini, Sebastiano Morasutti, Carlo borlenghi; People: lara Novak, bettina elten; Charter: SW82FG owner; bluewater: Shelly barron; RoRC: RoRC/orlando Romain; ARC: Tim Wright

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I-SeA SW100 DS 2009After a few months of maintenance works, I-Sea stands out for the perfect condition of her deck and interiors and she is confirmed as a perfect turnkey yacht for summer sailing and extended bluewater.

General specifications: l.o.A: 30.20 m l.W.l: 26.20 m beam max: 6.70 m Draft: 3.60 m Displacement: 63.1 tons Sail area: 424 sq m

engine: Cummins QSb 5.9 MCD 305 hp @ 2,600 rpm Common Rail

Certification: RINA Class Certificate C Hull • MAC, Ych, MCA large Commercial Yacht code “lY2” compliant

Materials: Advanced composite sandwich construction: Carbon fibre, kevlar, epoxy resin and Corecell/klegecell

Naval Architect: Farr Yacht Design

General Concept, exterior and Interior Design: Nauta Design

Accommodation: 8 guests in 4 cabins and 4 crew in 2 crew cabins

General specifications: loA: 23.99 m lWl: 20.50 m beam (max): 5.91 m Draft: 3.80 m Displacement (lightship): 35.2 tons Sail Area: 348 sq m

engine: Yanmar 4lH-STe 230 hp @ 3,300 rpm

Materials: Composite sandwich construction: e-Glass, Carbon fibre, kevlar and epoxy resin

Naval Architect: Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design


Accommodation: 6+1 guests in 3 cabins, 3 crew in 1 cabin

General specifications: loA: 23.99 m lWl: 20.92 m beam (max): 5.90 m Draft: 3.80 m Displacement (lightship): 36.8 tons Sail Area: 312 sq m


Certification: Ce design category A, MCA, according to Small Commercial vessels code

Materials: Composite sandwich construction: Carbon fibre, kevlar, epoxy resin and Corecell core


General Concept, exterior And Interior Design: Nauta Design

Accommodation: 6 (+1) guests in 3 cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

WHISPeR SW78 2001As a racer cruiser designed to the highest performance standards, Whisper boasts an impressive record of sporting achievements and is ideal for both luxury cruising and competitive races. With new teak on deck and freshly renovated light, modern interiors, a recent refit (2015) was carried out under the supervision of Southern Wind Shipyard’s customer care team.

SkIP ’N bou SW80DS 2003Skip ’n bou, SW80DS, is one of the most renowned fast cruisers built by Southern Wind Shipyard. The main feature of Skip ’n bou is, without any doubt, the coachroof, which softly extends from the central cockpit to the mast, perfectly matching with the harmonious general styling of the yacht.

General specifications: l.o.A: 23.99 m l.W.l: 20.50 m beam (max): 5.91 m Draft: 3.80 m Displacement (lightship): 35.5 tons Sail area: 348 sq m


Materials: Composite sandwich construction: Carbon fibre, kevlar and e-glass, epoxy resin and PvC foam

Naval Architect: Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design


Accommodation: 7 (+1) guests in 3 cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

All SMoke SW78 2004 / refit 2015All Smoke is the fourth hull of the successful SW 78’ mini-series. She is a real cruiser/racer and enjoys an excellent reputation in the racing field, thanks to remarkable results in major races. She has benefitted from recent (2015) significant investments such as hull sides paint and super structure paint and new teak on deck.

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General specifications: l.o.A: 30.20 m l.W.l: 26.20 m beam max: 6.70 m Draft: 3.60 m Displacement: 64 tons (IRC) Sail area: 424 sq m


Certification: RINA Charter Class




Accommodation: 10 guests in 4 cabins, 5 crew in 3 cabins

FAReWell SW100DS 2006Thanks to the refined classical Italian style of the interiors, this Deck Saloon cruiser racer, first hull of the successful SW100 mini-series, defines the essence of sophisticated luxury. Also available for charter, she recently upgraded her guest capacity (from 8 to 10) in 4 cabins.

General specifications: loA: 30.26 m lWl: 26.20 m beam (max.): 6.70 m Draft: 3.95 m Displacement (lightship): 61.5 tons Sail area: 450 sqm


Certification: RINA Class Certificate C HULL • MAC, Ych. MCA; MCA large Commercial Yacht Short range code “lY2” compliant




Accommodation: 8 guests in 4 cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

CAPe ARRoW SW100RS 2011A reliable, elegant and fast sailing performance cruiser, with an excellent reputation on the cruising and racing charter market. She benefitted from a major refit in 2016.

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