Southerly Yachts

Southerly Yachts has been crafting luxury sailing yachts in the UK for nearly 50 years. The company established its reputation around variable draft technology, creating bluewater cruising yachts specifically designed for both open-ocean sailing and navigating shallow coastlines.

The central feature of every Southerly yacht is its swing keel system. This design allows the deep draft keel to retract fully into the hull at the press of a button, reducing the boat’s draft significantly.

By combining heavy grounding plates with variable draft mechanics, the company produces ocean-going sailboats capable of entering shallow coves, river estuaries, and tidal harbors that traditional fixed-keel yachts cannot reach, all while maintaining stability and performance in deep waters.

Craftsmanship at Southerly Yachts focuses on combining modern naval architecture with high-end interior joinery. Each sailboat is built to withstand demanding offshore conditions, offering custom layout options, luxurious living quarters, and advanced sailing systems designed for short-handed cruising.