South Africa
SW105#03 “Power of 2” Splashes in Cape Town
5 February 2019
SW105#03 “Power of 2” Splashes in Cape Town
Three months after the delivery of SW105#02 Kiboko Tres, the Southern Wind Team announces the christening of SW105#03 “The Power of…
Behind the scenes of Southern Wind SW105 Satisfaction technology
5 December 2018
Behind the scenes of Southern Wind SW105 Satisfaction technology
Satisfaction, the first unit in the Southern Wind SW105 mini-series with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design, was commissioned by…
The Secrets Of The New Southern Wind SW105 Kiboko III Revealed
10 October 2018
The Secrets Of The New Southern Wind SW105 Kiboko III Revealed
Southern Wind announces the delivery of the second in the high-performance cruiser miniseries, the SW105 Kiboko III, sister ship of…
What About the Future of Southern Wind Shipyard
11 June 2018
What About the Future of Southern Wind Shipyard
Willy Persico’ s untimely death caught his family, partners and employees by surprise, but SWS’s founder and CEO left Southern…
Goodbye Willy Persico, the Man behind the Success of Southern Wind
15 May 2018
Goodbye Willy Persico, the Man behind the Success of Southern Wind
Willy Persico, Southern Wind president, has passed away after having a long held concern about serious illness, which he kept…
Disabled sailing gets boost with S\V14 and Fareast Yachts collaboration
30 March 2018
Disabled sailing gets boost with S\V14 and Fareast Yachts collaboration
The S\V14 organization are proud to announce that Fareast Yachts will produce the S\V14 at their production base in China…
INTERVIEW. “Sailing the Galapagos is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity”
12 December 2017
INTERVIEW. “Sailing the Galapagos is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity”
The Galapagos islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean…
Volvo Ocean Race fleet flying out of Cape Town
10 December 2017
Volvo Ocean Race fleet flying out of Cape Town
Charles Caudrelier’s Dongfeng Race Team and the Spanish MAPFRE squad were neck and neck leading the Volvo Ocean Race fleet…
Nick Jacobsen breaks Kite Tow-up World Record: 277 meters!
7 December 2017
Nick Jacobsen breaks Kite Tow-up World Record: 277 meters!
Professional Danish kiter Nick Jacobsen set together with Team Brunel the world record for highest Kite Tow Up at 277…
On board 2018 Leopard 40 catamaran: Video Guided Tour
6 December 2017
On board 2018 Leopard 40 catamaran: Video Guided Tour
Daniel Snyman from Leopard South Africa takes us through all of the features of the 2018 Leopard 40. This upgraded…