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Southern Wind

Headquarters:
Cape Town
Founded:
1991
Boat types:
Cruising sailboats, Sailing superyachts, Sailing catamarans

Southern Wind focuses on smart custom sailing yachts ranging from 25 to 40 meters in LOA. Combining high-performance hull design with comfortable living spaces, the shipyard develops sailing superyachts engineered for both long-distance ocean passages and regatta competition.

The company guides owners through a personalized project journey from initial design concepts to long-term ownership. Over the years, Southern Wind has developed several successful semi-custom mini-series. These platforms provide a tested structural baseline while leaving ample room for custom layout choices and individual styling.

Direct control over every phase of construction forms a core strength of Southern Wind. Ongoing investment in composite technology and research enables the shipyard to maintain complete in-house capabilities, spanning advanced lamination, metalwork, high-end carpentry, painting, and interior fit-outs.

Managing all production processes internally maintains high quality control and technical consistency across every project. The outcome is a fleet of elegant, ocean-ready luxury yachts recognized for performance, safety, and lasting value on the water.

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