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The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda was founded in 1967 by current President His Highness the Aga Khan. It is recognised as one of the world’s leading organisers of international sailing events and is renowned for its impressive annual sporting calendar. YCCS promotes the sport of sailing in all its forms: from its Sailing School and Racing Teams to national and international events for one-design racers, maxi yachts and superyachts. &nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDWYCArTdpk?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

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Construction is now underway on the fifth unit of the popular 31.41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> SW96 sailing yacht series. The hull and deck of the SW96 are currently being laminated, with an expected launch date scheduled for late 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234209/image/large-b76e3600e58d75f0453942da75237b1b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234209">The fifth SW96 smart custom yacht will be delivered for a repeat <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> client, confirming the shipyard’s ability to realise an owner’s wishes. The carbon fibre performance yacht is recognisable for her sleek hull lines, and will join her sister ships, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorceress31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2017">Sorceress</a>, <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> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ammonite31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2020">Ammonite</a> who are already at sea. The fourth hull of the series is currently in-build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234210/image/large-b24a427c56a40f9d17bcc8a631918799.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234210">The SW96 model provides a strong versatile base with a range of possibilities for owners to customise and personalise. Her sleek hull lines are penned by <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>, while her exterior and interior design is being handled 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 Yacht Design</a>. The highly adaptable and multi-purpose design is equally capable as a long-range performance cruiser, competitive racer or the ideal yacht for the charter market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234213/image/large-76f7729febf606973a7f35cee9765656.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234213">The SW96/05 is one of two SW96’s currently under construction, with this model having special emphasis on regatta optimisation. The SW96/04 will also be launched later this year and includes a sporty ‘GT’ deck design, square top mainsail, single level cockpit floor and a huge tender garage accommodating a 4.5-metre dinghy. The SW96/04 will also be the first Southern Wind yacht to be fitted with a diesel electric hybrid propulsion system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234212/image/large-34299e3f980c14ae039be41509204c95.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234212">The hull and deck of the SW06/05 are built in sandwich with a foam core and infused carbon skins for lighter weight and improved sound insulation. To enhance her performance further she has been fitted with a high modulus carbon mast and boom as well as an EC6+ carbon rigging.The SW96/05 features a raised saloon configuration that blends seamlessly with her sleek coachroof. This allows for more light to enter the room through panoramic windows and hull portlights. Her decks are finished in natural teak and she also features a two cockpit arrangement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234211/image/large-7c068fe83b59c3f2559801ac3f55d076.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234211">The interior of the SW96/05 is centred around the full-beam main saloon with an additional TV lounge area located forward to starboard. The owner’s suite is located forward with the remaining guest staterooms located forward to port and amidship to port. The SW96/05 is also able to accommodate a crew of four across two cabins.The SW96/05 has been built in accordance with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> Charter Class regulations and is expected to be delivered at the end of 2023.

Fifth 31m Southern Wind SW96 sailing yacht in-build

Construction is now underway on the fifth unit of the popular Southern Wind SW96 sailing yacht series.

The final day at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 15th">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022</a> drew to a close yesterday with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allegra APC7823.95m (78'7&quot;)Green Marine2014">Allegra</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> reigning champions of their respective categories. After four days of racing around the La Maddalena archipelago the event closed with a prize giving ceremony held at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> Piazza Azzurra. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229446/image/large-8c50b92f35f56c355e6163833c2522f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229446">The weather conditions for the day were overcast skies and a shifty variable breeze with the race once again scheduled for 12:30pm. The Race Committee made the decision to opt for a shorter southerly course due to low winds, with the starting line located off Porto Cuervo. Both the Multihull and Superyacht Division would round the island of Soffi, before heading for the Bisce pass and the finish line. The Multihulls once again started first, with the Superyacht Division following with a staggered start procedure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229455/image/large-5631f315d223971d4450eed92ccb9469.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229455">The Multihull Division saw Lord Irvine Laidlaw’s, Highland Fling XVII win the day’s race and secure his first win of the event. The Multihulls had been battling it out all week, with Adrian Keller’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allegra APC7823.95m (78'7&quot;)Green Marine2014">Allegra</a> winning three consecutive races. But it was due to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allegra APC7823.95m (78'7&quot;)Green Marine2014">Allegra</a>’s tactical decision to sail close to the coast on the approach that allowed her rival Highland Fling XVII to overtake her right at the finish line. The race saw Highland Fling XVII finish one second ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allegra APC7823.95m (78'7&quot;)Green Marine2014">Allegra</a>, which would translate to one minute and five seconds in real time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229441/image/large-e0849318b97300096e8fed6d4a480ab1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229441">Paul Larsen, tactician on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allegra APC7823.95m (78'7&quot;)Green Marine2014">Allegra</a> said “Racing with our opponent was always tight, today we lost the race by a minute, probably because we had a little too much weight on board. Every detail can make the difference, from gusts to the speed of manoeuvres, that's why we updated the boat with faster winches, and you can see the results."Despite this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allegra APC7823.95m (78'7&quot;)Green Marine2014">Allegra</a> finished first overall after winning three races in Costa Smeralda, Italy. “This is a perfect place for multihull sailing, really special, it's right in the mix of loading these boats up and on the edge of flying hulls, and then you look at the scenery and just go whizzing past and try not to be distracted by it.” said tactician Paul Larsen.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229444/image/large-f005b84820bdfa23482de462add1bdb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229444">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous saw five yachts from the Southern African shipyard compete in friendly day sails with the award for the best performing yacht awarded to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Morgana30.5m (100'1&quot;)Southern Wind2020">Morgana</a>. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Director Andrea Micheli presented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorceress31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2017">Sorceress</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6084" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ammonite24.86m (81'7&quot;)Southern Wind2016">Ammonite</a> awards for their performances on the water as well as their interpretation of racing.&nbsp;Will Apold of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorceress31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2017">Sorceress</a> commented “It’s a pleasure to return to this club, this organisation does a wonderful job! It worked out very well for us, we had some very good starts, so we are very pleased to be back again!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229445/image/large-1b149cb85954a6d78c3df64a06be0b3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229445">The Superyacht Division saw nine diverse superyachts from schooners to sloops once again fight it out for the overall lead of the competition. With an extraordinarily wide score sheet, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> was forced to defend her overall lead <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All the action from Day 1 of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 (2022-06-02 08:30:00 +0200)">after her win on day one</a>. Her pursuers, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bullitt28.3m (92'10&quot;)Wally2018">Bullitt</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6762" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.54m (93'8&quot;)Wally2002">Magic Blue</a> were closing in on her lead, and had respectively placed within the top three positions on various days.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All the action from Day 1 of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 (2022-06-02 08:30:00 +0200)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229440/image/large-0666b38243a9a73a8f9b45bbe42ecfb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229440"></a>The day’s racing saw the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> finish in first place with the 28.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bullitt28.3m (92'10&quot;)Wally2018">Bullitt</a> finishing in second place. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle takes the top spot for Day 3 at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 (2022-06-04 09:30:00 +0200)">Yesterday’s winner</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle32.64m (107'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Ribelle</a> dropped down to fifth place in yesterday’s race while the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> 95 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6762" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.54m (93'8&quot;)Wally2002">Magic Blue</a> finished in third.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle takes the top spot for Day 3 at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 (2022-06-04 09:30:00 +0200)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229442/image/large-8511c5a0253fc5913856b7a947a341ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229442"></a>Overall, the Superyacht Division saw three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> yachts on the podium, with third place awarded to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6762" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.54m (93'8&quot;)Wally2002">Magic Blue</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bullitt28.3m (92'10&quot;)Wally2018">Bullitt</a> finishing in second. The top scoring yacht in the division was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> who also won the Silver Jubilee Cup for the best result among the members of the organising club, and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a> Trophy for the best starts.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> tactician Johen Schuemann commented on their performance “We are happy, this win shows that we have made good progress after a slower than expected start to the season.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229452/image/large-7f6d1fcb4614897f4cca0cf579725d46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229452">The Traditional Superyacht Trophies were presented by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> board member Salvadore Trifirò for the top scoring traditional superyachts over 30.5-metres long with full cruising interiors. Third place was awarded to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Morgana30.5m (100'1&quot;)Southern Wind2020">Morgana</a> with second place going to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle32.64m (107'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Ribelle</a>. After a couple of year’s hiatus from superyacht racing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> was awarded first place.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS)</a> Commodore, Michael Illbruck commented “I'm delighted with the success, both at sea and ashore, of our regatta dedicated to superyachts. I'd like to thank <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani S.p.A. (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> for having chosen the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> and the Superyacht Regatta.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229447/image/large-71b8cabdf34fc95f3586b7bc7efda5e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229447">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> racing season continues with the Italia Yachts Sailing Week from the 15th to 18th June and the ORC World Championship from 22nd to 30th June. The next edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani S.p.A. (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> Superyacht Regatta is scheduled for 2023.

Allegra and Magic Carpet Cubed win Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022

The final day at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 drew to a close with Allegra and Magic Carpet Cubed reigning champions.

Allegra and Magic Carpet Cubed reigning champions of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022

The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 15th">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022</a> got underway yesterday, with the 15th edition of &nbsp;the event officially opening the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS)</a> sporting calendar. This year sees the support of a new title sponsor, Giorgio Armani, who are present at the four day coastal racing event.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229185/image/large-e5a34449a4384b1356df554c7056f99c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229185"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229195/image/large-a99d8aa5c08b58a44f619dfbdd215b2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229195">There are eighteen boats enrolled to race around the waters of the Costa Smeralda, Italy for the start of the Mediterranean superyacht sailing season. But the event was kickstarted yesterday by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1915">Mariette</a> of 1915 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shenandoah of Sark55.08m (180'9&quot;)Townsend & Downey1902">Shenandoah of Sark</a>, who put on a show for spectators. The two classic schooners engaged in a friendly sail between Capo Ferro, and the Monaci islet before continuing past the Isola delle Bisce.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229187/image/large-1f51141671a81f7574029bcd7cbd8d8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229187"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229196/image/large-4b8142392248a774836fe01af6aefc05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229196"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1915">Mariette</a> of 1915 has returned to Porto Cervo after her last participation in the Superyacht Regatta in 2019, to prove that age is just a number. The twin-masted 1915 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff</a> schooner is one of the oldest yachts still sailing today. Meanwhile, this is the first time Shenandoah of Sark has attended the event. Alongside Kenora, the 1902 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Townsend & Downey (Company)">Townsend and Downey</a> schooner will follow the racing and social events without competing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229190/image/large-cb29ac37ad2e9697166f50aff4bd3c5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229190">The event will officially get underway today, 1st June, with racing continuing through till Saturday. Returning to the event this year is the WallyCento <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a>, who is looking to retain her 2019 victory where she claimed her third consecutive win.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229189/image/large-11bbe1f257d5318e090b5cc531fc1da2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229189">New additions to this year include, the 30.5-metre <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/7745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Morgana30.5m (100'1&quot;)Southern Wind2020">Morgana</a> and the 28.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bullitt28.3m (92'10&quot;)Wally2018">Bullitt</a>. <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 15th">The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> will also see the 33-metre yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">Win-Win</a>, the 29-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6762" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.54m (93'8&quot;)Wally2002">Magic Blue</a> and the 32-metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle32.64m (107'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Ribelle</a> competing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229193/image/large-eadd8e359b5de48eac54d6f90f762d43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229193">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous and Trophy will also take place at the event with boats from the shipyard looking to sail in the Sardinian waters. Five yachts are enrolled in this category: the SW 82s Ammonite and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feelin' Good24.72m (81'1&quot;)Southern Wind2013">Feelin’ Good</a>, the SW 100 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cape Arrow30.26m (99'3&quot;)Southern Wind2011">Cape Arrow</a>, the SW 102 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5985" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Egiwave31.78m (104'3&quot;)Southern Wind2015">EgiWave</a> and the SW 96 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorceress31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2017">Sorceress</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229192/image/large-22960511b010069a9eab23e13f628bc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229192">Michael Illbruck, Commodore of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a> commented, “We are delighted to open the sporting season in Porto Cervo with the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 15th">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a>. It will, as always, be thrilling to see the imposing superyacht fleet lined up along the dock and sailing through the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229191/image/large-53e913f82fa9201161f9e4397bffbe54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229191">The first starting signal is scheduled for today at 12:30pm with the forecast set to give variable winds of 5 to 8 knots. Over the course of this week, SuperYacht Times will be reporting an exclusive insight of the event, with daily roundups, social media stories and exclusive interviews as a media partner of the event.&nbsp;

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 got underway yesterday, with the 15th edition of  the event officially opening the YCCS sporting calendar.

Shenandoah of Sark and Mariette kick off the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022

Sailing yacht Ammonite, the third unit of the 31.41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> SW96 miniseries, is currently under construction at the Cape Town-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> shipyard and is due for delivery during 2020. Built for an owner eager to experience the performance capabilities of the SW96 miniseries, Ammonite is the perfect blend of her two predecessors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorceress31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2017">Sorceress</a> and <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>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/91747/image/large-27bfbcd99e2ee73fbfe816e389f230b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91747">The carbon fibre sailing yacht Ammonite will feature exterior designs by <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 deck and interior designs 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>. Detailings and electrical systems will be done in-house by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> shipyard. Unlike the first two units from the SW96 miniseries, Ammonite will have a tender garage able to accommodate a 3.95-metre tender and two side lazarettes. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/91744/image/large-ced400f4bb480e7a30e2d7070a665af8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91744">Ammonite features a three-stateroom layout, including a large owner’s suite and a portside forward twin guest cabin, which can alternatively be converted into a double bunk cabin. Crew members are accommodated for in a large captain’s cabin with double bunk beds portside and a Pullman bunk crew cabin starboard. A corridor with minimal level changes between the cockpit and guest area assures smooth and safe circulation when cruising. The raised saloon configuration provides guests with excellent visibility through the coach room windows with the two lateral skylights and central hatch allowing abundant natural light in. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/91748/image/large-06272aa0267bfc15f4ddd9d78612c893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91748">Built to be a high-performance yacht, Ammonite features a twin rudder system, a lifting keel, a fixed bowsprit with integrated anchor arm, a carbon boom, a carbon high modulus mast and transversal jib tracks. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/91745/image/large-6814eae9d218426a1e9578e538e55378.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91745">

Third Southern Wind SW96 sailing yacht Ammonite under construction

The third unit of the 31.41-metre Southern Wind SW96 miniseries, yacht Ammonite, is under construction as her 2020 delivery approaches. 

Southern Wind Shipyard has recently announced the signing of a contract for a new 30-metre sailing superyacht. Commissioned by an experienced yachtsman, the 100’ high-performance cruiser was designed and developed by Nauta Design in collaboration with Reichel Pugh Yacht Design and is currently under construction at the yard’s facilities in South Africa. &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/44452/image/large-76630fd4d47a4dba14413b251febe666.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44452"> Working closely with the owner on the design of the yacht since 2017, Mario Pedol of Nauta design explains a little behind the design philosophy of the RP-Nauta 100 project: “The owner is particularly keen on three aspects of the project. Functionality for safe and comfortable navigation, high performances to enjoy racing in the most renowned superyacht regattas, and sexy, appealing design to give the yacht a modern, aggressive and sporty look.” &nbsp; &nbsp;The full carbon racer-cruiser displaces 63 tons at full load and is being built with a lifting keel with a max draft of 6.1 metres. A sleek flush deck combines with a large sail area to complete the package. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/44451/image/large-2e61a9a3196e856c349dc0e3b7c3d034.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44451">Southern Wind Shipyard’s new management and shareholders commented that the new project will benefit from the experience gained in the construction of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New SW105 superyacht delivered and named Satisfaction (2018-01-24 10:45:00 +0100)">SW105</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind launches sailing superyacht Seatius (2018-03-15 12:30:00 +0100)">SW96</a>, and are looking forward to seeing this new project come to life. ”We are proud to be carrying on building reliable, comfortable and fast yachts and are happy to bring our renewed energy to the solid basis that Southern Wind is built on,” says Andrea Micheli, SWS Sales Director. The new management team at the yard joined Southern Wind earlier this summer following the sad passing of the yards’ founder and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In memoriam: Farewell to Willy Persico (2018-05-14 14:15:00 +0200)">CEO, Willy Persico</a>. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37588/image/large-d89177ae598d344cd32eeda788263ca7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37588">The superyacht is expected to hit the water in time for a Spring 2020 delivery. Southern Wind concludes: “An important addition to the yard’s current order book, this 30-metre high performance-oriented cruiser confirms Southern Wind Shipyard’s leading positioning in the construction of 90-120’ performance sailing yachts.” &nbsp;

New 30m custom superyacht under construction at Southern Wind 

Though the superyacht business is a relatively small industry, it is packed with international professionals from all walks of life, and it can certainly be easy to get lost in the sea of faces we're presented with at boat shows, yachting events and beyond. In this series of articles, we take a step back from rushed business meetings and hurried networking and sit down with professionals from across the wide spectrum of the superyacht business to learn more about who they are and what they do for the industry. This week, we get to know Mario Pedol, who together with Massimo Gino, founded and still runs the Italian brand <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>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35350/image/large-d8bf62bbf77b9eaf8e41fe3972db94a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35350">From childhood, you have had a strong connection with the maritime world. You’ve also always been very ambitious, with your first Mini Tonner developed when still in University at 21 years old - the 3rd of which was sold to Pier Luigi Loro Piana. Tell us about that first step into the yachting industry.The Mini Tonner (Avventura 703) was my first adventure in the boating industry and, with 40 boats sold in two years, it was a success! The third unit in the series was sold to Pier Luigi Loro Piana. But our friendship really took off 10 years later when we designed for him the first version of My Song, the third Nauta 54’ (funny, actually, that he also ordered the third Avventura 703 and the third Nauta 54!<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35351/image/large-5bc15ed64fb552d8c769553066251132.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35351"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35354/image/large-43110dc76298a8e48255670daaa21dd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35354">The first project of Nauta: the Nauta 54 My Song (above); Mario Pedol and Pier Luigi Loro Piana at YCCS (below) During the build of the 54’ we really began sharing ideas about the aesthetics and, above all, the philosophy of sailing boats and sailing. We found a perfect balance point between function, aesthetics and performance, all three elements that are equally important. It is a cocktail that we have always worked with and shared through the years, applying it to the three custom versions of My Song that we created together starting from a plain sheet of white paper. The second My Song (70’) became the first unit in a mini-series but being the first in the series we were completely free to create right from the drawing board. All the way up to the latest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">40-metre version</a>, our sailing flagship has been very well received by boating experts and has won numerous awards, which makes us very proud.&nbsp;In 1978 you started a professional relationship with Oyster, emerging as the Italian dealer for the brand. You had a successful relationship with them for three years and sold a number of Oysters in Italy. What are your thoughts on the future of Oyster considering the announcement to go into administration and the consequent bailing out by Richard Hadida?&nbsp;I don’t know Richard Hadida personally so I don’t know his motivations or plans for the future, but I did work with Oyster’s founders in their early years and I was lucky enough to work with Richard Matthews, founder of Oyster Marine. I followed their success story and saw them making the correct choices towards building more cruising oriented yachts. I’m sure that there is room in the market for that type of yacht. I hope they can get a fresh start and enjoy success.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17878/image/large-b232c80770a693579ca014037dfe9526.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17878">You are a passionate sailor, and in the early 80s you took a year out and sailed back and forth from the Caribbean. Tell us about your personal experience doing that - why you love sailing - and how that experience has played into your career.&nbsp;That was a very important experience for me because of my Oyster dealership, Oyster Marine Agency, suddenly wasn’t competitive because the value of the Pound spiked against the Italian Lira, pricing Oyster yachts out of the Italian market. So I decided to sail my Oyster to the Caribbean and to live aboard for a year. This turned out to be a fundamental experience for my future career as a yacht designer because there’s nothing more important than sailing and living aboard a 37’ yacht for understanding what is really fundamental and what you always have to keep in mind when you’re designing. In its own small way, the 1977 Holman &amp; Pye designed Oyster 37’ that I owned already had that aforementioned special cocktail of three ingredients: aesthetics, function and performance.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35352/image/large-b8b62fa24f623664f8443f4a10e65ddd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35352">Mario Pedol's 37' Oyster The sailing yacht market has been in decline for a while, with fewer and fewer new sailing yachts emerging year by year. Where do you see areas of improvement for the sailing industry?&nbsp;I’m happy to say that in the sailing market sector we work in - yachts from 10 to 40-metres - we’re still growing. We have been either producing more designs or have seen a larger total length of yachts produced every year. There has been a decline in the numbers of series yachts produced in the worst years from 2008-2012, but in our studio, we haven’t seen a decline in the number of 20 to 40-metre custom and semi-custom projects that we sold. In fact, we have grown.&nbsp;I think that it’s fundamental to stay innovative and to never be happy with what’s already on the market, what already looks familiar. But you still have to keep in mind the right balance of aesthetics, function and performance… The crisis years weeded out and filtered a lot of what was on the market and also stimulated us to be more innovative and to think outside the box, something that’s important to us when we’re designing both sailing and motor yachts.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/20977/image/large-5e79265ada97e6881c7e6a27af4ab35d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20977"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/17872/image/large-66a5c0799febc00bbcfc0b6b5f62faa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17872">The Baltic 115&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5655" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nikata35.0m (114'10&quot;)">Nikata&nbsp;</a> What’s on your drawing boards right now, and what can we expect to see in the future?Our most recent sailing yacht projects are the Southern Wind 96’ (with two hulls launched in the past year and a third under construction) and the Southern Wind 105’ (the first hull is launched, two more are under construction). Then there are the Mills-Nauta 75’ for Maxi Dolphin and the second hull in the Advanced 80 series. Both of these projects will be launched this summer.&nbsp;We’re also working on a new 100’ custom, with very aggressive and modern lines and we’re doing the interiors of a custom 100’ catamaran. We’re also doing the new interiors of G2 (ex Cinderella IV), redesigned by Nauta in occasion of the refit, and we’re working on a new 42-metre. monohull for a famous European shipyard. You’ll see that in the fall at the boat shows! <img src="/uploads/store/photo/28795/image/large-8cf614595fd3b360ea4fe532f7bcf81b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28795">The Southern Wind 105'&nbsp;Seatius&nbsp;at her launch in Cape Town Still on the drawing board for prospect clients, we have a 130’ and a 145’, both blue water sailing yachts that are high performance and in composite construction, with Gran Turismo performance characteristics. Sort of like modern Range Rovers- step on the pedal and they fly! &nbsp;We also have several interesting motor yacht projects underway, but we can’t talk about them just yet…&nbsp;

5 Questions with… Nauta’s Mario Pedol 

South African shipyard Southern Wind has announced the launch of the second vessel in their miniseries of high-performance cruiser races: the 31.41-metre Seatius. Following her sistership Sorceress which was delivered last summer, some key differences between the two yachts include optimisation of Seatius for high-performance bluewater cruising rather than racing.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28795/image/large-8cf614595fd3b360ea4fe532f7bcf81b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28795"> As with Sorceress, Southern Wind once again worked with Nauta Yachts and Farr Yacht Design on this SW96 project, with Nauta taking the lead on the design of the exterior and interior while Farr Yacht Design developed the naval architecture of the project to meet the cruising needs of the owner. Both parties were involved from the beginning in helping Southern Wind create the concept of this market-pleasing offering.&nbsp;Seatius’ deck hardware has longitudinal jib tracks and hydraulic cars along with other 'easy sailing' features. A corridor with minimal level changes connects the manoeuvring cockpit to the guest area for easy and safe circulation when cruising. The interior features a three-guest cabin layout with a spacious and enjoyable TV and living area. The owner’s cabin forward offers wide volumes and ample storage. The crew area aft has a double captain’s cabin, two crew cabins and a spacious galley that opens onto the crew mess. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/28796/image/large-325a16c7f1b18adfc4fc938e3323251f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28796">The owner and his wife were present at the launching ceremony, where just before breaking a bottle of champagne on the yacht’s bow they gave a speech thanking the shipyard for making their superyacht dreams a reality: “After years of dreaming and planning, we are finally launching Seatius. I wish to thank all the lovely people involved for their terrific job; I’ve never seen such a beautiful yacht in all my life. I’m very happy and proud that we will sail her all over the globe.” Cruising around the world on Seatius will be with a relatively small crew upon delivery in April, starting with a 7,000 nm maiden voyage departing Cape Town. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/26070/image/large-5ce3a64c33324105e762a0b2622eccdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26070">

Southern Wind launches sailing superyacht Seatius 

2017 has been a good year in terms of large sailing yacht launches with 16 sailing superyachts taking to the water over the last 12 months. Here we look at just some of the most notable of those yachts.SevenPerini Navi’s 60-metre sailing yacht Seven was the largest launch in this market segment of 2017. She became the 62nd vessel to be completed by the Italian brand and follows in the footsteps of 60-metre sisterships Seahawk and Perseus3. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/11840/image/large-66d64410d3e854020fd57a9a2c675c30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/11840">Get to know Seven better, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/launched-perini-navi-s-60m-sailing-yacht-seven-in-the-water" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.NgoniIn March this year, Royal Huisman prepared its new 58-metre full aluminium yacht, Ngoni for launch at the shipyard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands. Her eye-catching plumb bow, sleek glass deckhouse and sloping aft staircase are just some of the exciting exterior features of the yacht.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/7092/image/large-305d5e95dda9bc89c321b21a55278e0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7092">Learn more about Ngoni <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/ngoni-58m/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.Pink Gin VIA milestone in sailing yacht building was accomplished this year when the largest carbon fibre sloop was launched at Baltic Yachts in Finland in April. Shortly after the launch, Pink Gin&nbsp;was stepped with her 68-metre-high carbon sloop rig which was built by Rondal in the Netherlands.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/10733/image/large-7541a6438529a7bc91c05847067c8741.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10733">Get a closer look on board <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/pink-gin-vi/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.RibelleAnother full carbon launch from this year was the 32.6-metre Vitters sailing yacht, Ribelle. Her contemporary design is that of Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design with Rémi Tessier responsible for the interiors on board.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/13339/image/large-25d19fc9f03f456807922c38163746b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13339">More about Ribelle <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/ribelle/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.TangoThe latest Wally sailing yacht, Tango, was launched in the summer of 2017 as the 30.5-metre Mark Mills-designed Wallycento took to the water in Savona. Wally also worked with well-known design house Pininfarina on the race car inspired interior of the project.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16083/image/large-63a4ee82ffef8e0141bba60fd635ce6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16083">See Tango in action <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/tango-30m/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.AquariusRoyal Huisman’s 56-metre classic ketch was launched last month, signifying the end of an intensive construction project for the Dutch shipyard. With her old-school exterior from Dykstra Naval Architects, Aquarius is filled with modern day, yet reliable technology that will safely serve the owner on the vessel’s intended world cruises.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16794/image/large-38b0507fda6e9893acae1c96491e9d22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16794">More about Aquarius <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/in-pictures-new-56m-sailing-yacht-aquarius-launched" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.Svea&nbsp;The only super J Class yacht to be launched in 2017 was the impressive 43.6-metre Vitters sailing yacht Svea. Code named J-S1, Svea was built using the original drawings by Tore Holm from 1937 which was redesigned and updated by Hoek Design.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/4241/image/large-d0c58bd43e773ef37ed8072414c49339.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4241">See Svea <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/svea-44m/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.Lot99Nautor launched its first Swan 95 S sailing yacht in May this year as a high-performance yacht with exceptional cruising capabilities. The Finish shipyard worked with German Frers on the design of Lot99 that was created for live-aboard conditions as well as good racecourse performance. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/19092/image/large-371d9fe2d7f8dd019a08fbf64637ec55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19092">See Lot99 in action <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/lot99/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.Sorceress&nbsp;From the stormy waters around Cape Point came a new sailing yacht named Sorceress this year from South African builder Southern Wind. Sorceress is the first of her kind in the shipyard’s new cruiser-racer SWS96 mini series which was built for an experienced sailor. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/7410/image/large-822713e55377311540f9b96d998823cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7410">Everything about Sorceress <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/sorceress/news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.

The super sailing yachts of 2017

The South African yacht builder Southern Wind Shipyard launched the first of its new miniseries of high-performance cruisers today: the 34.59m sailing yacht,&nbsp;Satisfaction.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/14660/image/large-7c180c749ebd0926037f646aff9c3b60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14660"> Four months after the delivery of SW96 Sorceress,&nbsp;SW105 Satisfaction&nbsp;was launched in Cape Town today. The 34.59-metre Satisfaction is a collaboration between Southern Wind with the Italian design company, Nauta Design and the US-based Farr Yacht Design.&nbsp;On board, Satisfaction features an owner’s cabin forward with three guest cabins amidships and crew quarters and galley aft. A crew of up to six is also accommodated for on board. She also features a telescopic keel which was designed to fulfil the owner’s desire for an advanced keel design without compromising the interior layout and saloon space.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/14659/image/large-d4acca5204d6233339cc349ee7cb7a54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14659">Immediately after her launch,&nbsp;Satisfaction will undergo extensive sea trials in Cape Town in preparation for her maiden voyage and is expected to be delivered in December this year. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/14658/image/large-2856dd5aa9b83757feba37be9fb5bd6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14658">Two more units of this miniseries are currently under construction at SWS for delivery in June and November 2018 respectively.&nbsp;

Sailing yacht Satisfaction launches in Cape Town

South African yacht builder Southern Wind Shipyard launched the first of its new miniseries cruiser-racer yachts this week as the 96’ sailing yacht Sorceress hit the water in Cape Town harbour.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165066/image/large-4e3f0640a15883a46f11f32ce1bb0721.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165066">The yacht was built for a passionate sailor who is also the owner of an 80-foot custom carbon racer and was looking for a larger yacht that would suit both transoceanic and coastal races as well as blue water cruising. The design teams of Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design created the SW96 miniseries with these exact requirements in mind, incorporating race-boat features together with comfortable features into a high-performance package.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165067/image/large-361a983c2a029fc89213cae4cfc8aefd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165067">Following the completion of her sea trials, Sorceress will make her way to the Mediterranean where she is to compete in the 2017 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in her first race. She will also be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show later that same month.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165068/image/large-ec27a110cb394b6fed7f980ef2b18bc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165068">Souther Wind is currently building the second unit of the SW96 series and will be ready for launch in January 2018.