Three years of sailing the Mediterranean, a refit, and an ambitious goal. The owner of the 100-foot Southern Wind discusses his operating philosophy, technical management, life on board, and his relationship with the crew.
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SW108 KALANTIS racer spirit, soul cruiser
The calendar kicked off with the delivery of Kalantis, the third model in the successful SW108 series, a project that has consolidated the Cape Town shipyard’s reputation in the high-end performance cruiser segment.
Production capacity at maximum and size evolving
The shipyard is accelerating innovation, expanding its range and introducing technical solutions tailored to new operational needs. The chief commercial officer emphasizes the importance of a balanced design approach, focused on comfort and performance.
A FIRST FOR AFRICA: INAUGURAL AFRICAN BOATING CONFERENCE HELD IN CAPE TOWN 21/22 OCTOBER 2025
Southern Wind attended the first African Boating Conference in Cape Town 2025.
A light touch
For these serial Southern Wind owners, upgrading to their largest yacht yet was all about keeping it simple and enjoying the sailing experience. Katia Damborsky steps aboard Kiboko 4, Sailing Yacht of the Year at the 2025 World Superyacht Awards.
The boutique superyacht builder: Southern Wind strikes “The Perfect Balance”
Southern Wind superyacht builders unveil a new brand identity, which captures the marque’s balance between heritage and innovation.
For Southern Wind, balance is everything.
Plankton Planet Cape Town Project
Helping to sequester 30–50% of the world’s carbon dioxide and forming the foundation of the global food chain, plankton represents the largest daily movement of biomass across the world’s oceans.
Lightweight luxury
Over the last three decades, Southern Wind has developed and perfected a system of building ultra-lightweight interiors that don’t compromise on style, comfort – or boatspeed.
THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHTNESS OF BEING
Compromise is a part of life – except when you have a 108ft, smart,comfortable Superyacht that handles with all the daintiness of adinghy.
Talking about sailing superyachts with Andrea Micheli, CCO of Southern Wind
Press Mare recaps Giuliano Luzzatto’s engaging conversation with Andrea Micheli, CCO of Southern Wind, about sailing superyachts.
MADE BY SAILORS FOR SAILORS: SW MAIN PARTNER OF THE HOBIE 16 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
Southern Wind was the main sponsor of the Hobie 16 Provincial Championships 2025 in Langebaan, South Africa.
Raising the bar further
Southern Wind has long been renowned for creating some of the world’s most desirable performance superyachts and its new 37.5m SW123 flagship raises the bar further in terms of design, elegance and engineering.
the RULE OF ARAGON
Owner Karin van Leeuwen and Skipper Tom Rohde Pearce revealwhy they chose to sail the 94’ Southern Wind sloop through oneof the toughest sea routes on earth, straight from New Zealand to Patagonia – and how it went.
Owner insight: How Gelliceaux’s dramatic 2024 St Barths Bucket win went from near disaster to triumph
BOAT speaks to the owner of Southern Wind’s 30.2-metre yacht Agapi Mas about his first full season on the new boat.
Member’s logbook: The owner of Agapi Mas reflects on his first full season on board
BOAT speaks to the owner of Southern Wind’s 30.2-metre yacht Agapi Mas about his first full season on the new boat.
SAIL FAST AND FREE
Few boats get the shakedown that Southern Wind Shipyard gives their new yachts. To deliver the new 31-metre Southern Wind SW96 Liberty to her owner, she was sailed over 7,500 nautical miles from the yard in Cape Town to the Med.
FRIST TIME OUT
What better way to test your brand new, highly complex, high performance 108-footer than to head from Cape Town to the St. Barths Bucket for a premier international superyacht regatta?
Explore Sardinia through a Gourmet Charter Experience: A Feast for All the Senses!
Embark on a five-star #gourmet experience with Southern Wind Charter! Our selected yacht chefs create meals celebrating local, fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, making your culinary time an integral part of your journey. Enjoy sun-kissed lunches on deck and enchanting dinners under the stars of Sardinia, a sailing paradise of wild beauty and gourmet cuisine. Ready for this sensory adventure? Check out our Sardinia itinerary.
Create and share unforgettable cruising memories with your loved ones, exploring the uniqueness of Sicily and the fascinating Aeolians Archipelago
Cruising season here we are and there’s no better way to celebrate it All together than on a Southern Wind yacht charter!
To our guests who have already booked, we wish you an unforgettable journey. For those still undecided, secure the remaining availability and don’t miss out on these magical moments with family and friends!
Ready to make your own waves? Let’s set sail and treat yourself to an indulgent itinerary in Sicily.
Versatile Seaside Lounge: an unparalleled connection with the sea
SW100X main innovation can be found in the groundbreaking design of the versatile Seaside Lounge, that creates a 20.2 sqm beach club in the aft cockpit linked directly to the enlarged swim platform and to the sea below.
