CHARTER PROGRAM
RACING WITH COMFORT
RACING WITH
COMFORT
07 The Concept 08 Key features 10 Intended audienceSOUTHERN WIND
YACHTS
12 The Philosophy 14 RWC FleetTHE RACING
CALENDAR
22 Where & when 24 Caribbean 26 Mediterranean 28 Transatlantic
THE CREW
30 Permanent crew 31 Professional crewCHARTERING
32 Charter formula 33 ServicesTESTIMONIALS
34 What peole said
SOUTHERN WIND
SHIPYARD
36 About
CONTACTS
6 The Concept |RWC 7
For close to a quarter of century, SWS has been designing and building luxurious high performance yachts. Some of them are now available for charter with the «RACING WITH COMFORT» formula.Through this formula you can experience sailing aboard elegant semi custom yachts in the world’s most dazzling waters. You can take part in some of the most exclusive superyacht regattas with highly qualified crew, top chefs and discreet stewards.
THE CONCEPT
Enjoy the excitement of racing, in the most
beautiful places, on the most performing and
comfortable superyachts.
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PERFORMANCE
A skilfully combination of modern water lines and a medium light displacement (in the cruising yachts range), gives to SWS yachts great sailing performances, both in light breeze and strong weather conditions.
COMFORT
Racing on a comfortable racer-cruiser (rather than a pure racer) gives guests the opportunity to benefit of wide deck spaces (maneuvering cockpit is always separated from the guests one) and warm comfortable interiors (on SWS yachts the crew area is always separated and far from guests area).
SERVICE
A dedicated and professional permanent crew is trained to take care of guests in every moment of the race, offering a «five stars» experience.
SAFETY
The permanent crew (with a deep knowledge of the yacht and a wide blue water experience) and a selected professional racing crew (all coming from the most renowned off shore and in shore regattas worldwide), offer the best combination of skills to sustain and «train» guests.
GLAMOUR
Guests can enjoy the full-on glamour, style and exclusivity of regattas ashore events.
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RWC formula has been thought for the a wide and various audience:
EXPERT OWNERS
For those who want to experience unknown racing grounds, such as Transatlantic races, without involving their own yacht.
EXPERT SAILORS
For those who wish to experience the emotion of racing on a performance cruiser superyacht.
MOTORYACHT OWNERS
For those who intend to get a special taste of the Southern Wind sailing world.
ANY GUESTS
Wishing to make such a unique, unforgettable and adventurous experience.
INTENDED AUDIANCE
For those who wants to experience new emotions
on the sea and get the best of racing.
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SEMI-CUSTOM/CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
SWS builds semi-custom constructions, the result of an ultimate synergy where cutting edge technology comes together with craftsmanship tradition. The use of technologies and state-of-the-art materials makes them robust and safe, features which are essential for boats started out for blue water sailings.
PERFORMANCE
A devoted research for Light displacement gives owners the opportunity to have fun sailing in light breeze or thrilling racing experience without any compromise in comfort. Yacht hull and deck are made with infused composite sandwich (carbon fibre, Kevlar, epoxy resin and Corecel) and can count on the expertise of renewed naval architect studios such as Farr Yacht Design and Reichel Pugh Yacht design.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Southern Wind is a complete Shipyard able to work on every single element that make the boat. The premises run a total surface of 17.000 m2 including 12,000m2 of protected and covered production sheds. The staff is composed by 270 people, most of them are local, with a strong European influence in management.
COMFORT AND FUNCTIONAL LUXURY
IN ITALIAN DESIGN
Space maximization, simplicity in the yacht construction, an understated luxury and style, makes the life on board a 5 stars experience and the result from careful thought on the various forms and needs of life onboard. Long term collaborations with the famous Italian designers;Nauta Yacht design, assure that Southern Wind yachts have elegance and a simple,yet unmistakable style that is uniquely Italian.
BLUE WATER CAPABILITY-RELIABILITY
All Southern Wind yachts are built for long range, blue water cruising. These yachts embody the essence of seaworthiness, reliability and durability giving the opportunity to live thrilling exploration and relaxing cruising in remote locations where very few other yachts can venture.
The Philosophy |RWC
RWC | The Concept
THE PHILOSOPHY
To fully enjoy life at sea.
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LOA: 28,64 m
LWL: 26,03 m
BEAM (MAX): 6,66 m
DRAFT: 4,5 m
DISPLACEMENT (LIGHTSHIP): 51,5 tons
WATER: 1,300 ltr
FUEL: 3,400 ltr
ENGINE
Iveco 200 hp @ 2800 rpm
MATERIALS
Hull, deck and structure: advanced composite sandwich (carbon fibre, Kevlar, epoxy resin and Corecell) - infusion
Interiors: Nomex honeycomb sandwich structure, teak veneered
DESIGNERS
Naval Architecture: Reichel Pugh Yacht Design
General concept, interior design and exterior styling: Nauta Design Structural Engineering SP Technologies
Systems Southern Wind Shipyard
YEAR: 2013
ACCOMMODATION
6+1 guests (3 cabins) 4 crew (2 guests)
NAVIGATION AREA
Summer Season: Western / Central Med Winter Season: Caribbean Sea
SW94
WINDFALL
RWC FLEET
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SW100
CAPE ARROW
RWC| SWS Racing Fleet LOA: 30,259 m LWL: 26,200 m BEAM (MAX): 6,710 m DRAFT: 3,95 mDISPLACEMENT (LIGHTSHIP): 61,5 tons
WATER: 1800 ltr
FUEL: 4200 ltr
ENGINE
Cummins QSB 5.9 MCD 305 hp @ 2,600 rpm
MATERIALS
Hull, deck and structure: advanced composite sandwich (carbon fibre, Kevlar, epoxy resin and Corecell) - infusion
Interiors: Nomex honeycomb sandwich structure, teak veneered
DESIGNERS
Naval Architecture: Farr Yacht Design
General concept, interior design and exterior styling: NautaDesign Structural Engineering SP Technologies
Systems Southern Wind Shipyard
YEAR 2011 ACCOMMODATION 8+1 guests (4 cabins) 4 crew (2 guests) NAVIGATION AREA
Summer Season: Western / Central Med Winter Season: Caribbean Sea
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SW 100
MRS. SEVEN
RWC| SWS Racing Fleet L.O.A.: 30.20 m L.W.L.: 26.20 m BEAM MAX.: 6.70 m DRAFT: 3.95 m DISPLACEMENT: 63,648 kg (IRC) BALLAST: 22,900 kg ENGINECummins QSB 5.9 MCD 305 hp @2.600 rpm Common Rail
CREW: 4 Crew cabins: 2 Master cabin: 1 Guests cabins: 3 YEAR 2008 ACCOMMODATION 8+1 guests (4 cabins) 4 crew (2 guests) MATERIALS
Composite (Carbon fibre, Kevlar and Epoxy resin) sandwich
DESIGNERS
Naval Architecture: Farr Y. DesignConcept, Interior design and Exterior styling: Nauta Design
NAVIGATION AREA
Summer Season: Eastern / Central Med
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GRANDE ORAZIO
RWC| SWS Racing Fleet L.O.A.: 24.72 m L.W.L.: 21.52 m BEAM MAX.: 5.91 m DRAFT: 4,2 m DISPLACEMENT: 40.50 kg (light) YEAR 2014 MATERIALSComposite (Carbon fibre, Kevlar and Epoxy resin) sandwich
ENGINE
STEYR MO 119K35 190 hp @3.500 rpm
DESIGNERS
Naval Architecture: Farr Y. DesignConcept, Interior design and Exterior styling: Nauta Design
ACCOMODATION
6+2 guests (3 cabins) 4 crew (2 cabins)
NAVIGATION AREA
Summer Season: Western / Central Med
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The Racing Calendar |RWC
RWC formula is available for the most renowned and exclusive regattas in the superyachts calendar.
These events are unique for different reasons:
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High level of the professionals on board.•
Enchanting landscapes.•
Glamourous and exclusive athmosphere ashore.Racing with Comfort, a Charter Program unique in its kind, has been expressly designed to offer its guests a vast choice of the most exclusive and iconic race courses, in the most fascinating and dazzling seas in the world, during the entire yacht racing season.
WHERE & WHEN
THE RACING CALENDAR
Along the year, all over the world.
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Name Place Period
RORC Caribbean Superyacht regatta Antigua Mid February
Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta BVI Mid March
St Barths Bucket St Barths Late March
CARIBBEAN
THE RACING CALENDAR
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Name Place Period
Rolex Capri Sailing Week Capri (Italy) Mid May Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup & Mini Maxi
Rolex World Championship Porto Cervo (Italy) Aug - Sept PalmaVela Palma de Mallorca (Spain) Apr - May Loro Piana Superyacht Regata
(SWS Trophy) Porto Cervo (Italy) Early June Giraglia Offshore Rolex Cup St. Tropez (France) Mid June The Superyacht Cup Palma de Mallorca (Spain) Late June Les Voiles De Saint Tropez St. Tropez (France) October
Rolex Middle Sea Race Malta October
MEDITERRANEAN
THE RACING CALENDAR
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Name Place Period
ARC Grand Canaria to Santa Lucia Nov / Dec Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup Canary to Antigua Mid Nov Newport to Bermuda USA to Bermuda June Cape To Rio South Africa - Brasil December
TRANSATLANTIC
THE RACING CALENDAR
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RACING
Learn the seacrets of racing from the best
professional sailors.
THE CREW
It is composed of 7-8; they are selected among the most reknown and professional sailors, according to race courses, guests number and experience; they cover all the most important roles on board:
Professional Crew has the role to sail the yacht and train guests while sailing. They all count several experiences in many of the most important sailing races all over the World (America’s Cup, Middle Sea Rice, Volvo Ocean Race, Rolex Middle sea race, Olympic races).
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Helmsman•
Tactician•
Navigator•
Crew Boss•
Tailer•
Pit Man•
Bow ManPERMANENT
Enjoy life on board.
THE CREW
Composed by the 3-4 members of the yacht official crew:
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Captain•
First Mate•
Chef•
HostessThey have the complete and deep knowledge of the yacht.
They focus their activity on guests special requests while on board. They have a wide and longlasting navigation experience.
They are all provided with the most recognized safety certificate and they are responsible for safety which is enhanced with the help of professional crew.
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Exploring the world from a SWS charter is an opportunity not to be missed and a unique combination of luxury, sailing and passion for adventure. SWS offers his clients a full range of services, such us:
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Yacht and racing crew selection.•
Yacht Transfer in the event location.•
Yacht Preparation (i.e. safety equipment, racing sails and equipment).•
Yacht Provisioning (i.e. food and beverage).•
Logistics (transfers and overnight accommodation ashore for crew and guests).•
Admin (i.e. certificates, insurance covers, flag & registry compliance, etc.).•
Customized Crew uniforms (design and production).SERVICES
Full package, five stars services.
CHARTERING
EXCLUSIVE CHARTER
Client exlusive use of a selected SWS YACHTS for:
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Two days of training before the event.•
All Racing days.Client can opt for two different CREW options:
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Permanent + Racing crew totally supplied by the yacht owner.•
Permanent + Racing crew supplied by the yacht Owner + professional crew organized jointly by the client and the owner.Charter FEE will be composed of:
Yacht Charter Fee + APA operating costs (Advanced Provisioning Allowance) + Racing Costs (Racing entry fee, racing crew fee, crew insurance, extra yacht insurance, MYBA terms, etc, …).
INDIVIDUAL JOINING
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The yacht owner offers to charterer guests the possibility to be part of his crew together with other guests during the event.•
Client will take part to the race together with the owner crew.Charter FEE will be composed of:
An INDIVIDUAL daily / event racing fee. All other costs will be at owner’s expenses.
CHARTER FORMULA
Be part of a team, or be an owner for a while.
CHARTERING
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Lorenzo Mazza
Crew Boss on board of SW 100 Cape Arrow-RORC 600 2014
“Having had the opportunity to live on board for the duration of the event, I can easily say how much I enjoyed it! Very easy and nice boat to sail, efficient and reliable with the systems”.
Dario F.
Charterer Sw 94 Windfall-Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013 “The boat was fantastic, very enjoyable- and the area is one of the most beautiful in the world.The racing was very nice-I have nothing but positive things to say! Southern Wind yacht is one of the best boats of the race”.
WORD TO...
TESTIMONIALS
RWC| Testimonials
Igor K
Charterer of SW 100 Cape Arrow, Rorc Caribbean 600
“I want to thank all team for excellent preparation and organization of our charter. We not only have become parties of an interesting race, but also had the opportunity to learn experience and knowledge from the best professional sailors. Impressions of the race is here to be unforgettable”.
Francesco Mongelli
Navigator on Board of SW 100 Cape Arrow-Rorc Caribbean 600 “Besides the pleasure of sailing in such a water on a wonderful yacht, I finally had the opportunity to experience the concept of “racing with comfort”: a hot shower during a regatta is something I shall add on my CV”.
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Shipyard founded by the Italian entrepreneur Willy Persico in 1991 in Cape Town, South Africa. It offers 17.000 sqm of operational area, employing 270 people.
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The yard is specialized in the construction of semi-custom sailing yachts from 25 to 35 m.•
An average of 3 yachts launched per year.•
Over 45 Luxury Cruiser-Racers delivered in 23 years.•
Real blue water yachts, tested through a 7000 miles maiden voyage from Cape Town to the Med.•
Key player in the 30m sailing performance yachts range.•
17 superyachts (30m+) produced in the last 6 years.ABOUT
Semi Custom, Blue Water, Performance, Comfort,
Reliability, Never ending Italian design, Passion,
Quality, Value.
SOUTHERN WIND SHIPYARD
For more informations:
Tel +39 010 5704035
Fax +39 010 5704065
www.sws-yachts.com
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