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Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 will be returning from 6 to 10 June for its 16th edition, held in the glorious waters surrounding Sardinia.

Delivered in March 2022 from South-Africa based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">SØRVIND</a> will be making her debut next week at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/176" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2023">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">SØRVIND</a> is the fifth unit in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s 105 series and has been built to a proven design brief.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272410/image/large-350f94f6e5e5596477bab89bc6ee786f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272410"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">SØRVIND</a> is the result of a partnership between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> which took care of her naval architecture and exterior design respectively. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> penned her with smooth flowing lines to create a contemporary and modern design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272407/image/large-2be9568aad6b09226a1246f2b870e00b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272407"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> were also entrusted with her interior design with the help of Jeroen Machielsen from the Dutch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Hermanides (Company)">Studio Hermanides</a>. Jeroen worked closely with the owner and Nauta Yachts to provide a “Nordic” touch to her interior design, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225327/image/large-eb224b90fc226c4db4e3578217d43826.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225327"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">SØRVIND</a> features <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s tried and tested raised saloon configuration, which allows guests to be seated comfortably in the saloon while surrounded by plenty of natural light. Her ample hull windows and skylights allow for a gentle flow of light, which illuminates her custom interior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225328/image/large-5edc0fc2662fb399d7ddf510097a943e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225328">The light and bright main saloon includes sumptuous sofas, as well as a formal dining area. As well as this, the spacious saloon is equipped with a custom bar, which separates the main saloon from the owner’s private area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272404/image/large-b7a1ed12ea10784534156fd7c0d66900.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272404"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">SØRVIND</a> features a custom colour scheme which was created by Jeroen Machielsen. Because of the owner’s Nordic origins the palette is inspired by the northern landscape, with long dark nights combined with bright white snow for a cosy look and feel that is also fresh and welcoming.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272405/image/large-83bf7775093d1b02fbae86976df11864.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272405">There is a clear contrast between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">SØRVIND</a>’s veneers to create a more homely look and feel throughout. Her dark veneer is complemented by plenty of light colours and materials to create an overall modern and bright feel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272403/image/large-1902ec69e68d9b2b5f4b156218fca70c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272403"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272406/image/large-e5f59671f37302fea8c35f5cb9c4debe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272406"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272402/image/large-c1e443adf922f06c9854ca4112e03646.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272402"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">SØRVIND</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests, across four staterooms, and can carry just as many crew. The owner’s suite is located forward of the saloon for maximum privacy with a VIP stateroom close by. Her remaining guest staterooms include two guest staterooms aft of the main saloon with two twin beds which can be converted into a double.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225331/image/large-6c1cfc2e2f304503113c82e08bd283cd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225331"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272400/image/large-3c3b21e0d302984f8c8c4223395de088.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272400">“Distinctive, refined and essential: these were the pillars of my vision, reflected in my lifestyle and instilled in every detail of my yacht,” explained her owner. “I wanted a sailing yacht that could still be in touch with the ocean, a sensation that sometimes gets lost with bigger boats. I think we really hit a nice size of boat and a great style. Everything is uncluttered, smooth and clean.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272401/image/large-6d1a25c97b27a6742297963ba90da1e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272401"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225323/image/large-4cbe207c201e0fc613cd759a51b40108.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225323">Although her deck design is similar to previous SW105s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">SØRVIND</a> has been modified to feature softened chamfers and radiuses on her coachroof. This creates an elegant yet sporty design which highlights her narrow bow and sleek jet black hull.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225318/image/large-c7404341e33a03f6d0a2a832ecca5bf5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225318"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">SØRVIND</a> has a full carbon hull, deck and bulkheads, and to reduce weight <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> fitted synthetic teak decking and titanium stanchions, pulpits, cleats and fairleads. As a result, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">SØRVIND</a> is just 69,500kg and can sail in lighter wind conditions, with less need of engine power.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272411/image/large-3af8dac83a1f4f16a53e1e3aa5bbb82a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272411"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225321/image/large-a02af849f3b26317c77373ba2ffe8653.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225321">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">SØRVIND</a> is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> 305 horsepower engine. &nbsp;“Weight calculation and trim are important aspects of every <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">SØRVIND</a>, which represents a further development that benefits from the experience gained in building nearly thirty <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yachts in this size range,” concluded Marco Alberti, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s Director and General Manger.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272412/image/large-bdfbae05841c3f7ace245294febfc065.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272412">

Onboard the 35m Southern Wind SW105 yacht SØRVIND

Delivered in March 2022 from South-Africa based builder Southern Wind, the interiors of the yacht SØRVIND have been unveiled for the first time.

Onboard the 35m Nordic landscape inspired Southern Wind yacht SØRVIND

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a>, the 34.59-metre sailing yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>, has embarked on her maiden voyage where the Mediterranean winds will fill her sails.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225324/image/large-0bb607337454fe6f57689f5ae526c1f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225324">She’s the fifth unit from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s SW105 series that combines high-performance sailing with all the trappings necessary for a successful charter vessel. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> is fresh out of the yard as she was launched almost 50 days ago and has been busy undertaking tests and sea trials ever since. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225321/image/large-a02af849f3b26317c77373ba2ffe8653.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225321"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225318/image/large-c7404341e33a03f6d0a2a832ecca5bf5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225318">The design brief consisted of three central pillars: distinctive, refinement and essentiality – and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> brings this in spades, Captain Timothy Anderson explained. “The owner wanted a sailing yacht where he is still in touch with the ocean, a sensation that sometimes gets lost with bigger boats. I think we really hit a nice size of boat and a great style. Everything is uncluttered, smooth and clean.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225315/image/large-cd98872cbeb591ed40a74ab81452fa03.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225315"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> handled the styling of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> inside and out, while it was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a> who penned her naval architecture. The design teams work in close collaboration with the owner to ensure that his specific taste and requirements were met. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> has a full carbon hull, deck and bulkheads. And to reduce weight <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> fitted synthetic teak decking and titanium stanchions, pulpits, cleats and fairleads. As a result, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> is just 69,500 kg and can sail in lighter wind conditions with less need of engine power. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225325/image/large-40a16eb119dc8299677fdf551a5a9e43.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225325"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225327/image/large-eb224b90fc226c4db4e3578217d43826.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225327"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225328/image/large-5edc0fc2662fb399d7ddf510097a943e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225328">Marco Alberti, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s Director and General Manger, spoke further on this: “Weight calculation and trim are important aspects of every <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a>, the fifth yacht of the SW105, represents a further development that benefits from the experience gained in building nearly thirty <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yachts in this size range”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225329/image/large-9a0768a28d4d2885cfed413284e3cb35.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225329"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225330/image/large-c69aeaf512a33463f2094033047d6e3a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225330"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225332/image/large-469d8b8d314e85ef470e30aaf419a452.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225332"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests, across four staterooms, and can carry just as many crew. She has a VIP cabin aft of the owner’s cabin and two double en-suite guest cabins amidships. Her main social space, the main saloon, is spacious enough to accommodate all onboard guests and thanks to a large skylight the space is flooded with natural light. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225323/image/large-4cbe207c201e0fc613cd759a51b40108.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225323"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> worked closely with the Dutch interior design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Hermanides (Company)">Studio Hermanides</a> to shape her interior spaces, and founder Jeroen Machielsen commented: “Because of the owner's Nordic background we looked at the colours of Nature from the Nordic landscape: long dark nights combined with bright white snow, a style that the owner has dubbed ‘Nordic Cool’. We really wanted a good contrast between the different colours of veneer, to get a more homey look and feel. The dark veneer doesn't make it dark because we combined it with a lot of very light colours and materials to get a fresh look”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225326/image/large-c06e12d7fe045187465160d1a62ffb8d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225326"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> will make her global debut at this year’s <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.&nbsp;

Southern Wind’s 35m sailing yacht Sørvind on maiden voyage

Sørvind, the 34.59-metre sailing yacht by Southern Wind, has embarked on her maiden voyage.

Southern Wind’s 35m Sørvind heads to the Med on her maiden voyage 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188258/image/large-c8343cf0def1ed52df911bc42d52f841.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188258">The 31.4-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seatius31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2018">Seatius</a> was built in 2018 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> in South Africa for an experienced owner and shareholder of the brand. As the second unit in the yard’s SW96 line, the yacht’s name is taken from the Latin word ‘citius’, meaning faster. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/seatius" target="_blank">Seatius</a>’ studied hull lines come from <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/farr-yacht-design" target="_blank">Farr Yacht Design</a> while the interiors were masterfully drawn by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/nauta" target="_blank">Nauta Design</a>, perfectly translating the owners’ taste with the help of the interior designer Jeroen Machielsen from <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/studio-hermanides" target="_blank">Studio Hermanides</a> for the decoration. Get a closer look inside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seatius31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2018">Seatius</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside Southern Wind’s world-cruising SW96 Seatius (2019-11-05 13:30:00 +0100)">here</a>.&nbsp;

Southern wind sailing yacht Seatius in St Barths

Southern Wind's SW96 sailing yacht Seatius seen in St. Barths as the yacht prepares for a day out on the water. 

Southern Wind sailing yacht Seatius in St. Barths

Launched at the tip of the African continent at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind Shipyard</a> in 2018, sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seatius31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2018">Seatius</a> is the South African builder’s second unit in its growing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind sailing yacht Sorceress delivered to owner (2017-06-07 10:45:00 +0200)">SW96</a> line of high-performance world cruisers. Since then, she has racked up an impressive logbook from cruising up the African coast to crossing the Atlantic to reach New York in spectacular fashion. Here we take a look inside this exciting addition to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">SWS</a> fleet. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/104244/image/large-948ec252b524a6cbd5f2d391a8ef7968.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104244">Taken from the Latin word ‘citius’, meaning faster, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seatius31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2018">Seatius</a> is built to do exactly that and with her aggressive blacked-out styling she stands out from her other Southern Wind sisters with a sporty and dynamic exterior style. Created together with long-time design partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> and the owner’s interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Hermanides (Company)">Studio Hermanides</a>, the team has delivered a unique product by bringing their own set of skills to the table that makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seatius31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2018">Seatius</a> a one-of-a-kind bluewater cruiser. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/104239/image/large-45f11b5cacd4d17867dd81d6ab0b1258.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104239"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/104245/image/large-29c698044e654bf902d73ae85f6ea5f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104245">Intended for world cruising with a small crew together with the owner, the yacht’s layout, handling systems and maintenance needs have all been kept as simple as possible to keep the focus on the pleasures of sailing and family living on board. Traditional teak has been ditched for synthetic decks, for example, that look like the real thing but contributes to significant weight and maintenance reductions.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/104246/image/large-bf5ae42ebd33c932f71c5362875a48b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104246"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/104247/image/large-5b85417bd939707630ecc52c3204e39b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104247"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seatius31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2018">Seatius</a>’ studied hull lines come from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a> who managed to implement a lifting keel system that improves stability at sea and offers access to bays and marinas that once were out of reach thanks to a lifting centreboard that raises from a draft of 5.5 metres to 3.4 metres. For the ultimate steering experience, a twin-rudder configuration was selected while the fixed bowsprit facilitates a flexible sail plan for a variety of conditions. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/104248/image/large-6acc7456211dc757858a8e0410f2ba4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104248">Seatius interiors were masterfully drawn by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>, perfectly translating the owners’ taste with the help of the interior designer Jeroen Machielsen from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Hermanides (Company)">Studio Hermanides</a> for the decoration. The award-winning interior allows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seatius31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2018">Seatius</a>’ owner to take all the comforts of home on his travels in a sophisticated and comfortable package made for day-to-day living. Large skylights in the deckhouse naturally illuminate the main saloon and accentuate the contrasting colour scheme along with the pops of colour from the selection of artwork that capture the owner’s personal style. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/104232/image/large-b2ffd9f5948b93db5817da08c171e765.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104232"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/104235/image/large-e62633ab63af09dafa9b308108b40c5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104235">The comfortable owner’s cabin forward in the bow section comes from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind’s</a> most popular cabin arrangement which features two additional guest suites amidships with crew quarters located in the aft section of the vessel beneath the cockpit.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/104233/image/large-891f432826f8f5e67a280466b8a7621a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104233"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/104236/image/large-dc284c4f287f3d3af8d7f412ee08f938.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104236">

Inside the SW96 sailing yacht Seatius

A look inside Southern Wind's second SW96 sailing yacht, Seatius - the world-cruising performance yacht from the South African shipyard. 