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Southern Wind: Performance Sailing Yachts with Italian Elegance
Southern Wind Shipyard is a South African yacht builder founded in 1991, specializing in semi-custom sailing superyachts between 25 and 40 meters. Known for blending Italian design flair with ocean-going performance, the yard produces yachts ideal for long-range cruising and regatta participation alike. Each vessel is built under one roof in Cape Town using advanced composite construction and a smart-custom approach that balances personalization with technical efficiency.
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About Southern Wind Shipyards Yachts
Cape Town Craftsmanship Since 1991
Founded by yachtsman Willy Persico in Cape Town, Southern Wind Shipyard has spent more than three decades refining the art of composite sailing superyachts. The yard is celebrated for delivering bluewater cruisers that combine Italian styling with South African build integrity—earning a loyal following among experienced owners and round‑the‑world adventurers.
Smart‑Custom Design Philosophy
Southern Wind’s “smart‑custom” approach offers owners a proven platform with wide latitude for personalization. Working with designers such as Nauta, Farr, and Reichel/Pugh, the yard tailors layouts, sail plans, and performance packages while preserving a predictable build schedule and cost structure.
Flagship Builds & Global Recognition
Notable launches include the SW94 Kiboko, the SW105 Kiboko Tres, and the recent SW108 hybrid series—each acclaimed for balanced performance, elegant interiors, and regatta‑capable speed. Many Southern Wind yachts participate in landmark events like the Rolex Fastnet and the Caribbean 600, underscoring their dual cruising‑racing pedigree.
Advanced Composites & Sustainability
All hulls are vacuum‑infused carbon and epoxy with Corecell foams, achieving strength, stiffness, and weight savings ideal for long‑range efficiency. Southern Wind continues to innovate with hybrid propulsion options, energy‑recovery systems, and ISO‑certified environmental practices that reduce emissions without compromising bluewater reliability.
Southern Wind Shipyards at a Glance
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Southern Wind Shipyard is based in Cape Town, South Africa, building high-performance sailing superyachts since 1991.
Specialities
The yard specializes in “smart-custom” composite sailing yachts designed for bluewater cruising and competitive racing, offering semi-custom platforms with extensive personalization options.
Size Range
Southern Wind produces yachts typically ranging from 25 m to 40 m (82′–131′), with recent flagship projects extending to 38 m and larger.
Hull Configurations
Their yachts use advanced displacement-hull designs, often with lifting keels and twin rudder setups, optimized for offshore performance and handling.
Hull Materials
All hulls are built with vacuum-infused carbon/epoxy composites and Corecell foam cores, delivering superior strength-to-weight ratios and structural integrity.
Services
Southern Wind offers comprehensive new-build services, including smart-custom configuration, technical consulting, and turnkey project management, all executed under one roof.
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New Yacht Construction Expertise with Southern Wind Shipyards
Worth Avenue Yachts offers clients a seamless path to ownership when building with Southern Wind Shipyard—one of the world’s most respected names in semi-custom sailing superyachts. Our team works closely with the yard in Cape Town to secure build slots, access proprietary project records, and advise on “started builds” that may be available for customization. From the first design consultation to launch and handover, we provide expert oversight and transparent guidance every step of the way.
Southern Wind is uniquely positioned for owners who seek the performance of a carbon composite hull paired with refined design and long-range reliability. Their smart-custom build process, in collaboration with world-class naval architects and interior designers, allows for true personalization without compromising schedule or engineering integrity. Clients working with Worth Avenue Yachts benefit from insider access, real-time build tracking, and dedicated technical advisors who understand the yard’s systems and standards inside and out. Whether you’re commissioning a performance cruiser or a dual-purpose regatta yacht, our global team ensures your Southern Wind build is delivered with precision, efficiency, and full support—on land and at sea.
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At Worth Avenue Yachts, we turn visionary ideas into world-class yachts—crafted with precision, passion, and a commitment to your unique journey.
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