Awards and Recognitions | Sailing Yacht Design

Southern Wind’s consolidated positioning in the superyacht market is not only measurable by the number of yachts delivered (28 yachts delivered in the 30+ meter range in the last 15 years). The shipyard has also obtained several prestigious accolades and awards over the years, recognizing its leadership in the yacht design industry:

SW94 Kiboko winner of “ADI Compasso d’oro” (2014)
SW102 Farfalla winner of “World Superyachts Award” (2015)
SW96 Seatius winner of “Design and Innovation Award” (2018)
SW96 Seatius winner of “International Superyacht Society Award” (2019)
RP-NAUTA 100 Morgana : Judges’ Commendation at “Design and Innovation Awards” (2021)
SW105 Taniwha winner of “Design and Innovation Award” (2022)
SW105 Sørvind “Best Sailing Yacht” in the Sailing Yacht below 50m category of the World Superyacht Awards (2023)
SW96 Nyumba GT Best Sailing Yacht Under 500GT and Best Interior Sailing Yacht at the International Superyacht Society Award (2023)

SW96 Nyumba GT, Special Commendation at the “Design and Innovation Award” for her Innovative Hybrid Propulsion System (2024)
SW108 Gelliceaux: winner of “Best Sailing Yacht (24 to 40m)” at the International Superyacht Society Award (2025)
SW108 Kiboko4: winner of “Sailing Yacht” category and “Sailing Yacht of the Year” at the World Superyacht Awards (2025)

In the highly competitive 30m segment, Southern Wind has consistently set the benchmark, delivering more yachts between 2006 and 2024 than any of its main competitors (see chart).

Today, Southern Wind commands a distinguished 17% share of the global 30m+ market, contributing to the select group of top ten international yards that together hold 40% of the market. This position is not just a number, but a reflection of confidence, legacy, and excellence.