South African shipyard Southern Wind has announced its largest project to date, a 37.5-metre sailing yacht known as the SW123.
The flagship build has been conceived as an "entirely new, customisable platform" and brings together longstanding collaborators Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design. The sailing yacht is already under construction at the yard's facilities in Cape Town, with launch scheduled for February 2027.
The SW123 has been billed as "the lightest performance cruiser in its range", commissioned by passionate owners who discovered their love for sailing through charter experiences. As such, the SW123 will join the charter market once delivered.
Other details will be unveiled as the build progresses.
According to BOATPro, Southern Wind has four yachts on order or actively under construction, including the 35.4-metre Kiboko 4, which embarked on her sea trials in December 2024.
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