SWS SOUTHERN WIND MAGAZINE 2014

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Dear Friends, We’re almost at the end of another eventful year for Southern Wind Shipyard and I want to thank all my people for their tenacious and passionate contribution. The shipyard, during its 23 years of activity, has invested significant resources in the selection and growth of management to create a strong, skilled and harmonious team which is now bearing fruit. Companies are made by people; at the Shipyard in Cape Town as well as at the offices of Pegaso in Genoa, I have my ‘pillars’ and I can count on their experience and advice from design to building and from marketing to customer care. The same concept applies to the workforce; this year many employees are celebrating their 20th anniversary with Southern Wind Shipyard, two decades of valuable service and commitment during which tradition and craftsmanship have been constantly improved and handed down to the new generations in a relentless effort to continuously improve on the construction process and the final product. We offer our customers and sailing enthusiasts the passion and professionalism of our team and we believe that what we do is something unique which combines craftsmanship and seamanship. This passion has inspired our newest project, the ‘Southern Wind Sailing Academy’, a boutique sailing school, launched in May 2014 with the mission “to provide learning experiences tailored for passionate yachtsmen and crews willing to improve their seamanship and to experience true performance and blue water sailing”. This initiative is becoming more and more popular in countries such as Russia where there is an increasing interest in the world of offshore sailing. I’d also like to thank all those who took part in the Twelfth edition of the Southern Wind Trophy, held in Porto Cervo last June; it was indeed a good opportunity to reconnect with each other and have fun on the water. This second and revised edition of SWS Magazine features SWS Yachts competing in some of the most important regattas around the world as well as engaging in real blue-water experiences. My thanks go to the owners of these Yachts who, with their adventures, make us proud of being part of the great Southern Wind family. Enjoy the reading! — Willy Persico (CEO)

Willy Persico (CEO)

EVENTS SWS Trophy — pp. 14–17

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Rolex Sidney-Hobart & ARC— pp. 18–19 St Barths Bucket Regatta & RORC 600 ­— pp. 20-21

NEW YACHTS

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Just launched — pp. 4–9: SW82 no2 Grande Orazio SW102 no3 Farfalla In progress — pp. 10–11: SW94 no3 SW102 no4

ACADEMY Interview with Willy Persico, Andrea Micheli and Emanuele Bassino — pp. 34-37

6 8 YACHT CLUB YCML — p. 38-39

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Maria Cristina Rapisardi: a real bluewater woman — pp. 22–25

BLUEWATER EXPERIENCE Feelin' Good: 17.000 miles in 10 months! ­— pp. 28–29 My Early Purple — pp. 30–31 Grande Orazio: Maiden voyage — pp. 32–33

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Awards — pp. 40

Boat shows — ­ pp. 41

SW SERVICES Charter — pp. 42–43 Brokerage — pp. 44-45

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MAY 2014

WITH HER ELEGANT AND SLIM PROFILE LINES, “FARFALLA” IS THE FIRST SW102 IN A RAISED SALOON VERSION; IT FEATURES 270 ° BRIGHT PANORAMIC WINDOWS THAT GIVE A SPECIAL BRIGHTNESS TO HER SALOON, WHICH IS SEPARATED FROM THE OWNER’S AREA BY ONLY 3 STEPS, MAKING THE CENTER BOAT SPACIOUS, AIRY AND WIDE.

SW102 RS NO3 FARFALLA Launched in May 2014 Delivered in June 2014

Length Overall (LOA): 31,78 m LWL: 27,72 m Beam (max.): 6,9 m Draft: 4 m Displacement (Lightship): 64,5 tons Fuel tanks: 4900 l Water tanks: 2300 l Sail area: 477 sqm (Main+ Jib) Engine: CUMMINS QSB 6.7MCD 305hp @ 2600 rpm Materials: Composite (Carbon fibre, Kevlar and Epoxy resin) sandwich. Designers: Naval Architecture: Farr Y. Design Concept, Interior design and Exterior styling: Nauta Design Systems: Southern Wind Shipyard.

“Farfalla” was designed by the trusted team that has created many other SW models: Nauta Design for the general, deck and interior design and Farr Yacht Design for the naval architecture, sail plan and appendages. “In comparison to her sisters, Almagores II and Hevea, the new SW102 Farfalla has a Raised Saloon coachroof and a larger garage. Nevertheless, we have been able to maintain the same light displacement of her sisters” says Willy Persico, founder and CEO of Southern Wind Shipyard. A tender garage for a 4m dinghy, a mainsheet fixed point with captive winch, deck fridges on coamings

and a cool box in the cockpit table are only some of the fine details on deck that make “Farfalla” the ideal yacht for either private cruises or charter experiences. The classical interior layout is perfectly in line with the Southern Wind philosophy: master’s cabin afore, 3 guest cabins amidships and the crew quarters in the aft, with a spacious galley, a navstation and three ample crew cabins. Officially presented at the 24th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, “Farfalla” is available on the charter market both in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

SW General Specifications: Length Overall (LOA): 24.73 m (26,33m with removable bowsprit) LWL: 22.52 m Beam (max.): 5.91 m Draft: 4.20 m Displacement (Lightship): 40,50 tons Ballast: 13.7 tons Fuel capacity: 2,450 l Water capacity: 1,375 l Sail Area: 348 sqm (Main+ Jib) Main engine: Steyr MO 190hp@ 2800rpm  Designers: Naval Architecture: Farr Yacht Design General Concept, Interior & Exterior design: Nauta Design Systems: Southern Wind Shipyard.

SW82 NO2 GRANDE ORAZIO Launched in January 2014 Delivered in March 2014 SW82#02 “Grande Orazio”, was launched in Cape Town on January 2014, just six months after the launch of SW82#01 “Feelin’ Good”, thus confirming the incredible success of this mini-series designed by Farr Yacht Design (naval architecture, sail plan and appendages) and Nauta Design (general concept, deck and interior design). This 82ft design is in fact the perfect size for many owners, as it grants plenty of room for fun and comfort, while keeping close to the wind and water. The Flush Deck layout chosen for “Grande Orazio” features sleek, sporty coach-roof geometries and racing oriented rigging solutions such as the HighModulus Southern Spars carbon fiber mast and boom, EC6 + Carbon rigging, carbon foils for the furler, racing winches and a removable bowsprit. Below the waterline, the yacht features a customized rudder blade and keel of 4.20m (the standard version shows a 4,00m draft).

The interior layout was also customized extensively in order to offer ample volumes and maximum flexibility to accommodate the different uses of the yacht, both racing and cruising. The crew quarters and galley are located to the aft of the saloon amidships, while the owner’s cabin/studio is situated forward. The guest quarters can be configured differently according to the yacht's use - with either three guest cabins and two crew cabins or four guest cabins and one crew cabin. After the yacht’s 7000 mile maiden voyage, sailed with her proud owner at the helm, “Grande Orazio” took part in the 12th Edition of the Southern Wind Trophy, held within the "Loro Piana Super Yacht Regatta", dominating the race and going on to win 1st place in her division and 1st place overall in the SWS Trophy. Officially presented at the 24th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show.

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“GRANDE ORAZIO” WAS DESIGNED TO DELIVER THRILLING RACING PERFORMANCE, AND SAFE, COMFORTABLE SAILING EXPERIENCES DURING FAMILY VACATIONS.

IN PROGRESS SW94 NO3 (FLUSH DECK) Expected launch: winter 2015

THE YACHT WILL PRESENT SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT TRANSOM LINES FROM THOSE OF HER SISTER YACHTS, AS THE AFT COCKPIT DECK FLOOR WILL BE LOWERED TO EMPHASIZE HER MODERN, SPORTY ASPECT.

The interior layout of SW 94#03 has been extensively customized in accordance with the owner’s desire to make the yacht ideal for cruising with his family: for the first time ever, the owner’s cabin afore presents two separate double bunks and some extra stowage lockers while a 4th double guest cabin, complemented with a pulman bunk, will replace the TV lounge in the saloon.

General Specifications: LOA: 28,94 m LWL: 25,96 m Beam (max): 6,66 m Draft: 4,5 m Displacement (lightship): 53 tons Engine: FTP N60 370 - 270hp @ 2800rpm (IVECO)

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Naval Architect: Reichel-Pugh Yacht Design General concept, interior design and exterior styling: Nauta Design.

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SW102 RS NO4 Expected launch: early summer 2015 The yacht will be launched in Cape Town harbour in June 2015 and will feature bright panoramic windows on the coachroof and an airy open-space saloon. Thanks to the brilliant combination of naval architecture, sail plan and appendages, this edition of the SW 102 promises to be a perfect expression of the yard’s unparalleled ability to build high performance, luxury comfort yachts.

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SW 102 n° 4 will actually measure 104ft and will boast a large garage designed to store a 4m tender.

IN THE WAKE OF FARFALLA’S GREAT SUCCESS, SOUTHERN WIND SHIPYARD IS CURRENTLY BUILDING THE FOURTH HULL OF THE SW 102 MINI-SERIES, THE SECOND IN THE RAISED SALOON VERSION.

The interior layout follows Southern Wind Shipyard’s distinctive design, sees the owner's cabin afore and crew area to the aft, and features horizontal Open Grain Teak and ivory upholstery panels on the bulkhead, which create a warm, classical feel in all of the spaces onbaord. In contrast to her sister ship Farfalla, the new model will flaunt a wide, spacious studio amidships, which flawlessly separates the main saloon from the owner’s private area.

General Specifications: LOA: 31.78 m LWL: 27.72 m Beam (max.): 6.9 m Draft: 4 m Displacement (Lightship): 64.5 tons  Engine: CUMMINS QSB 6.7MCD 305hp@2600rpm Naval Architecture: Farr Yacht Design General concept, interior design and exterior styling: Nauta Design

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RACING EVENTS

2014

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Porto Cervo, Sardinia

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TROPHY The XII edition of the Southern Wind Trophy was held during the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo, organised by the YCCS and Boat International Media. Held every two years, this “event in an event” provides a unique opportunity to gather Southern Wind’s family and friends for an exciting race, where action, competition and amusement all find a common ground – at sea. Perfect weather and wind conditions made each of the four days spent racing, a special one. With 8 yachts registered, Southern Wind represented almost 40% of the participants in this prestigious race, which opened the Mediterranean Superyacht calendar.

The brand new SW82#02 Grande Orazio excelled, not only leading in her category (C class), but going on to win the XII SWS Trophy hands down. Cape Arrow, SW100, took a 2nd place, confirming her first class condition. Peter Holmberg, winner of the America’s Cup in 2007 as tactician, managed the regatta skilfully, commenting: “Cape Arrow is a really impressive boat, especially upwind, and really nice to sail”. A noteworthy 3 place was scooped up by the veteran SW78 Whisper, who honourably defended her unquestionable record of achievements. rd

The owner of SW82 Feelin' Good was also rewarded with great satisfaction, and despite her cruising setup after the Caribbean season, he could still enjoy her racing spirit with the help of a professional crew, toasting to their performance on board saying: “This was a wonderful experience for us and so different from the cruising we've been doing so far. After this

experience, we’ll definitely be doing more regattas in the future!” The charter owner of SW94 Windfall Pioneer Investment, Maria Cristina Rapisardi, also confirmed her great satisfaction: she chartered this yacht for the event and confirmed her wish to repeat the special moments it offered, saying “It has been a great experience; even though we did not win, we had the pleasure of challenging other yachts thanks to a wonderful team.” The veterans of SW100 Farewell helped to make this Trophy really unforgettable, with toasts and an exquisite feast on the quayside of the C pier, while a special audience made up of SW102 Hevea and SW80 Matelot followed the regatta, offering Southern Wind guests the unique opportunity to enjoy this Superyacht race from the water, sailing alongside the regatta courses.

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“THE BOAT IS BRAND NEW AND WE STILL HAVE TO FINE TUNE SOME ASPECTS, BUT I AM VERY IMPRESSED BY HOW SHE PERFORMED, AND I WISH TO DEDICATE THIS VICTORY TO MR PERSICO AND HIS TEAM, WHO HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN AND SUPPORTED MY PROJECT” — M. Florio, Grande Orazio Owner

SW TROPHY RESULTS

LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA PARTICIPANTS

BOAT

BOAT

BUILDER

DESIGNER

Grande Orazio

POINTS

PLACE

5

1

Cape Arrow

Southern Wind

Farr / Nauta Design

PLACE/CLASS 3rd / class b

Cape Arrow

8

2

Drumfire

Claasen Shipyard

Hoek Design Naval Architects

Whisper

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3

Farewell

Southern Wind Shipyard

Farr / Nauta Design

6th / class b

Windfall Pioneer Investment

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4

Feelin’ Good

Southern Wind Shipyard

Farr / Nauta Design

3rd / class b

Farewell

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5

Firefly

Claasen Shipyards

Hoek Design

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Gaia

Spirit Yachts

Spirit Yachts

Hevea

Spectator Boat

Ganesha

Vitters Shipyard

Dubois Naval Architects

Matelot

Spectator Boat

Ghost

Vitters Shipyard

Luca Brenta

Grande Orazio

Southern Wind Shipyard

Farr Yacht Design

Hevea

Southern Wind Shipyard

Farr / Nauta Design

Inoui

Vitters Shipyard

Philippe Briand

Karibu

Oyster Yachts

Rob Humphreys

Matelot

Southern Wind Shipyard

Farr / Nauta Design

Magic Carpet Cubed

Wally Cento

Reichel Pugh

My Song

Cookson Boats

Reichel Pugh / Nauta Design

Moonbird

Fitzroy Yachts

Dubois NA

Open Season

Wally Cento

Vrolijk

Selene

Nautor Swan

Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering

Unfurled

Royal Huisman

Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering

Whisper

Southern Wind Shipyard

Reichel Pugh / Nauta Design

6th / class C

Windfall Pioneer Investment

Southern Wind Shipyard

Reichel Pugh / Nauta Design

8th / class C

Feelin’ Good

1st / class C spectator boat

spectator boat

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AMAZING YACHTS, STUNNING HOSPITALITY AND TEAM.

PERFORMANCE & — Sven H., Swiss guest

WHILE WE ALL DO THIS FOR BUSINESS, IT SURE MAKES WORK FUN WHEN YOU ARE IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE, ON A STUNNING YACHT, WITH THE MOST AMAZING PEOPLE — Mr. Dailey, Superyacht Broker, New York

GLAMOUR SWS’ SUPPORT OF THE OWNER’S PARTICIPATION, THE GALA DINNER AND THE HUGE EFFORT ALL OF YOU MADE TO CREATE A GREAT AMBIANCE WAS ALL “FIRST CLASS”. — Jim Schmicker, Farr Yacht design vice President

To crown this amazing moment at sea, the owners, crew members and all SWS guests came to Poltu Quatu for a special meeting: the Southern Wind Dinner Party. During the Dinner, Andrea Micheli, Sales Manager of the company, took the opportunity to officially introduce the new Southern Wind Sailing Academy with great pride: “this is the first boutique sailing school specifically designed for owners, but devoted to all passionate yachtsmen – our owners, their children, their friends, their professional or amateur crews”. This special night also gave Willy Persico, the founder and CEO of SWS, the opportunity to award a very special prize to the enthusiastic owner of SW Feelin'Good, for his perfect interpretation of the bluewater soul of SWS yachts: 13.500 miles sailed in just 5 months. In the wake of this special edition, SWS wishes to thank all those who made it possible: the event organizers, Boat International Media and YCCS, the Main Sponsor, Loro Piana, and our partners Pantaenius and Mumm Champagne. We very much look forward to welcoming you to the next edition of the Trophy in June 2016, when we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of our prestigious shipyard!

MY GUESTS ASKED ME TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE HOSPITALITY BOTH DURING RACES AND ASHORE. — Olga Zhila, General Manager Jonacor Marine, Superyacht Broker (St. Petersburg, Russia)

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Sydney

Hobart

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ARC - ATLANTIC RALLY FOR CRUISERS - December 2013

HAVING TAKEN A BREAK AFTER MANY YEARS OF COMPETITIVE SAILING, EDOARDO LANZAVECCHIA DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE WORLD OF RACING, TAKING THE PLUNGE BY PARTICIPATING IN THE FAMOUS ARC REGATTA WITH HIS SW72 KIBOKO TUJA AND CLAIMING FOURTH POSITION IN THE RACING A GROUP. After two weeks of the Atlantic, rather than being fed up one only wants to continue. By this stage, one has settled into the routine of watches and helms duty and it is a pleasure to navigate and steer, to feel the boat as it cruises at a constant of 11 to 12 knots as it surfs the waves, dine with friends, enjoy the sea, the nights, the sunrises, the sunsets. In essence, it is a marvel of life. In fact, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is good for one’s health, and so this year, with a group of nine friends – some old and some new, but all great at what they do – I managed to do it.

“THIS WAS ACHIEVED. THE CREW WAS EXCELLENT, THE CAMARADERIE GREAT AND WE CAN NOW TURN TO NEW ADVENTURES.” The Rolex Sidney Hobart is considered to be one of the most difficult races in the world. Needless to say, most of the yachts participating in this famous blue water regatta are dedicated and fully equipped ocean racing vessels. It therefore comes as no surprise that, out of the 94 competitors who entered this year’s regatta, 10 were forced to retire, making the result of Southern Wind’s luxury performance cruiser - the 100’ Zefiro - so much more remarkable. Zefiro finished the race in 13th overall position – showing her excellent build qualities and performance ability - the soul of what every Southern Wind yacht stands for. Zefiro’s arrival time was three days, six minutes and nineteen seconds - an excellent result for the 100’ cruising yacht built by the Southern Wind Shipyard, beating the time set in 2009 by SW100 Rapture by more than 11 hours. The owner of Zefiro - Gerhard Ruether - was extremely satisfied with the result and said after the race:

“The Sydney Hobart race is my lifetime dream, which has now become reality. As you know, our competitors are of extremely light displacement and built for races, and it was clear that we would only have a chance to win the race if we had strong headwinds and high seas, which a relatively heavy yacht would be able to handle better than the much lighter competition. These conditions only manifested towards the end of the race. During the last 8 hours before the finish we had the weather for which the Sydney Hobart Race is so well known. In Stormy Bay we had 45 knots, with gusts over 50 knots and very high seas - which Zefiro took well. Obviously, my ultimate goal was to arrive safely without injuries to the crew or damage to the yacht and materials. This was achieved. The crew was excellent, the camaraderie great and we can now turn to new adventures.” During the Sydney Hobart race, Zefiro’s owner not only experienced the benefits of speed and performance, but also the comfort and safety for which Southern Wind yachts are known.

Gran Canaria Santa Lucia Cape Vert

I had wanted to try my hand at oceanic navigation for a long time, and in 2010, after a 10 year break, I decided it was time. Kiboko, a Southern Wind 72 designed by Reichel Pugh in 2006, was perfect for this new start and soon became Kiboko Tuja (...Tuja is my dog). Racing boats aside, the other yachts were those of the summer charters. Kiboko Tuja was perfect for the Arc, and so, on November 24th, we found ourselves waiting at the starting line in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, destination Saint Lucia. It was an incredible show: 224 boats of all kinds and 34 others in the Racing Division, but above all, the atmosphere was fun, and increasingly competitive. Then came the departure. The fleet divided into categories, a short line for those of us in the Racing group. There was very little space. Via!, we were away, struggling to emerge from the shadows of the islands into the Atlantic. The first week was rainy and cold, which as a first impact was not great, but then we began to pick up speed and head downwind. As we moved towards the south-west, the sea stretched out before us and conditions improved, although I must admit that I had imagined the Atlantic to be a little drier… except for the final stage, we were permanently in oilskins, boots, and in the first few days,

woollen socks! Perhaps as a result of the north-bearing route, we barely encountered the tradewinds. On board, for the 3150 miles we sailed, instead of the 2700 mile course following the direct route, we held fast to trim racing rules: three hourly shifts of three people for three hours, plus the cook out of turn. This said, even if we were racing every day, there was always time for a couple of aperitifs. Every opportunity was good enough to celebrate: the first 500 miles, the first 1000, the midway mark. We were not deprived of anything, including an on-board computer virus, which got into the system via an e-mail, forcing us to "override" the pc, get a more powerful antivirus program sent to us and reinstall everything. Then: Earth! The arrival was incredibly exciting. The British organizers, true to their ceremonious tradition, came towards us, sounding the finishing horn as we passed the final buoy, and ashore, they treated us to a great party. How did we feel? Immensely satisfied. On board Kiboko Tuja there were people who had crewed in many races, but this was a new emotion. In the end, it is you, the boat, your friends, and the fact that you have crossed the Atlantic. Not bad – especially if you did it racing, trying to sail as fast as possible, the feeling is even better. We started on November 24 and arrived in Saint Lucia on December 8th but there were also those who arrived in Saint Lucia only three days before Christmas. It is hard not to think of doing it again, and doing it even better. Coming fourth in Group A of the Racing category, for us, on Kiboko Tuja, the race was tight, but great. — E.Lanzavecchia, SW72 Kiboko Tuja Owner (from Yacht Capital, February 2014)

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"I WANT TO THANK THE ENTIRE TEAM FOR THE EXCELLENT PREPARATION AND ORGANIZATION OF OUR CHARTER. WE NOT ONLY BECAME PARTICIPANTS IN A FASCINATING RACE, BUT ALSO HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE EXPERIENCE AND LEARN FROM THE BEST PROFESSIONAL SAILORS. OUR MEMORIES OF THIS RACE ARE UNFORGETTABLE."

St Barth, Caribbean Islands

CARIBBEAN RORC 600 Antigua 24/27 February 2014

St. Barth

Antigua, Caribbean Islands

— Igor Katalevskiy, Charter Owner of SW100 Cape  Arrow, Rorc Caribbean 600

ST BARTHS BUCKET REGATTA 27/30 March 2014

After a demanding Atlantic Ocean crossing, SW100 Cape Arrow began her Caribbean Charter Season with the 2014 edition of the RORC 600 regatta, sailed by the motivated, enthusiastic Russian team HIGH SPIRIT. The team of five Russian sailors, who are used to racing their own 40ft yacht in the most renowned Mediterranean Regattas, chartered Cape Arrow for this special event – and she in turn granted them the powerful emotions of such a challenging offshore race thanks both to her incredible performance and the help of her experienced racing and permanent crew.

Anguilla St. Martin St. Barth Saba

Barbuda

St. Eustatius St. Kitts

Antigua

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Some of Cape Arrow’s crew boast professional experience in America’s Cup and ocean racing and their presence on board ensured that the yacht was sailed responsively, supporting the guests in helming and sail trimming operations. The supreme reputation of Cape Arrow in offshore races (2nd place in the 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean Super yacht, 4th place in the 2013 St Barths Bucket Regatta, 3rd place in the 2013 Loro Piana Super yacht Regatta held in Porto Cervo and 1st place in the 2012 Southern Wind Trophy), ensured the High Spirit team experienced the unique sensation of SW sailing.

Guadeloupe

For the second consecutive year, SW 100 has been chartered by the Loro Piana Sailing team, on course for the ransom: "After our silent debut in 2013 we entered the St. Barths Bucket Race with a grudge and a great desire for revenge. The previous year we had only just missed hitting a medal, being forced to settle for what was apparently a satisfactory fourth place, but this was not the case in view of how things had gone. This year we were much better prepared: we had mastered the rules and the tonnage system adopted by the Super yachts, a good knowledge of the regatta course and different routes, we had a strong and experienced crew, and a boat that had already demonstrated herself ready to rise to the challenge, with the added competitive edge of a new set of sails. Southern Wind once again entrusted us with its 100ft Cape Arrow – a magnificent yacht, not only for her racing performance, but also for the standard of accommodation on board. In fact, the Racing with Comfort concept adopted in this kind of racing – that of feeling the thrill of pure racing adrenalin during the day, while being able to enjoy the luxuries of cruise sailing after sunset – should never be underestimated.

The race is, as always, a lot of fun, the atmosphere of the island is magical and the level of the boats and crews participating has nothing to envy in relation to more sporting events: it is incredible to see how these Super yachts are pushed to maximum performance in full control and with great attention to safety. In the end, we clenched a well-earned final result of third place: we understood that the level of the fleet is rapidly rising and that you cannot leave anything to chance, even considering the spirit of the event. Cape Arrow was the smallest boat in the fleet (unique!), so if on one hand she proved to be unbeatable in the narrow channels and many, tight maneuvers, on the other she paid the price of her smaller dimensions during the longer, if not difficult, tracts of the race. In any case, we'll be back in 2015: the climb toward the top step of the podium and our desire to bring home the famous bucket are now unstoppable motivations..." - Mr. G. Benussi, Cape Arrow team Manager. Regular crew boss of S/Y My Song, Professional sailor more time World, European and Italian winner of the most important international regattas, Gold Medal of Valor Athletic CONI.

“IT IS INCREDIBLE TO SEE HOW THESE SUPERYACHTS ARE PUSHED TO MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN FULL CONTROL AND WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO SAFETY”

Les Saintes

"BESIDES THE PLEASURE OF SAILING IN SUCH GREAT WATERS 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 TO MY CV." — Francesco Mongelli, Navigator on Board SW 100 Cape Arrow – Rorc Caribbean 600. Software Analyst/Programmer and Professional Sailor (Winner of 6 International, 1 European and 5 National titles, as well as many other minor titles as a helmsman, tactician and particularly as a navigator)

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BLUEWATER WOMAN MARIA CRISTINA RAPISARDI:

"A MONTH SPENT ON HER BOAT, BILLY BUD II, THROUGH THE "NORTHWEST PASSAGE", THE EXTREME ROUTE THAT JOINS THE ATLANTIC WITH THE PACIFIC OCEAN, REACHING DESTINATIONS NEVER TOUCHED BY A PLEASURE CRUISER BEFORE."

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“PREPARATION IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MOMENTS: WE SPENT ALMOST A YEAR EQUIPPING THE BOAT TO FACE THE ICE OF THE POLAR SEA. " As a business woman, well-known lawyer, mother, grandmother, and above all, a passionate participant in extreme sports, both in the mountains and on the sea, Maria Cristina Rapisardi – a longstanding supporter of the Southern Wind family – tells us the story of her 3400 mile journey through the icy waters of the globe. In fact, Maria Cristina is the first Italian shipowner to have travelled further north than all previously charted routes to the north west on a pleasure cruiser. Aided by the rise in temperature that is melting the Arctic ice, thus allowing vessels to cross these perilous channels, she has gone where no one (apart from large icebreakers) ever dared to go, at least, not before she did. We met her in Porto Cervo, where she participated in the 12th edition of the SWS Trophy, at the helm of SW94 Windfall. How did your Arctic adventure begin? I started sailing as a child. My family has always had a boat, aboard which we toured the Mediterranean, even when the children were still small. Once the children had grown up, we took an Oyster 22m, the first Billy Budd redesigned in view of Arctic navigation: six years ago so we began our adventure in colder seas, exploring the passages of the north, the mountains, the fjords of Greenland, the rugged coastline of Canada. And even before that, we travelled the Antarctic, Patagonia, Cile, going on to obtain the Tillman Medal from the English Royal Cruising Club for trips and trekking and climbing activities in the Arctic in 2006 (in 7 years in the Arctic, Maria Cristina and her team have launched 20 new routes). We then we moved to the current boat, a very old Royal Huisman 30m in aluminum, that was modified and equipped to deal with ice and polar seas. What is required of a 30m cruiser for it to be suitable for such an adventure? Preparation is one of the most important moments: we spent almost a year equipping the boat to face the ice of the polar sea. The heating system, as well as all of the communication tools have to be enhanced (I work on board, just as if I were in the studio Milan, and my clients do not realize it!), and the fuel tanks have to be enlarged to be able to provide enough fuel for at least 3500 nautical miles. We modified the boat in order to run all onboard services from 24-volt batteries, to

“I FELT THE BIGGEST THRILL WHEN WE DROPPED ANCHOR IN WINTER HARBOUR, MELVILLE ISLAND - NO ONE HAD EVER MOORED A PLEASURE VESSEL THERE, NOT BEFORE WE DID."

avoid keeping the generators on all the time – that way, at night they can be turned off, the animals come close, we sleep better and consume 160 liters of diesel less per day. We designed a system that averts the danger of being left without heating, and installed a device that heats seawater before it is pumped into the water makers. We also installed double-glazing and insulated the diesel tanks. In short, it is a demanding job. Another thing that should be studied well in advance is the provisioning of the vessel, because there should be enough food and drink on board to see the crew through for at least 4 months. The provisions list foresees 200 pounds of flour, because bread and pizza are prepared twice a day, 300 eggs, 300 bottles of wine...Aboard my boat, meals are the only moment in which it is mandatory that we are all together. When we cast anchor there are those who disembark to go trekking or climbing, and there are those who, like me, remain on board to read or paint, but for breakfast, lunch, aperitif and dinner, nobody is exempted from joining the others to share his/her day and thoughts, with crew and friends."

are nonetheless dangerous. The risk of getting stuck remained consistently high. The Passage is still a great adventure, especially if one takes the most northerly route. There the ice descends directly from the pole along a canal, and if that canal closes, you do not get out, unlike the classical pathway from which one always manages to escape. First we went towards the south, then we turned back onto a northward course, reaching a point where no one ever goes, we saw an island that had never witnessed a human presence and moored where a pleasure vessel had never moored before. The paradox is that we had to move quickly to avoid the onset of the ice. The important thing is not to be crushed. But who led the boat on this adventure? To accompany me was the commander Clive Shute. Clive had been with me for about 6 years before we ventured out on this endeavor – he is the only captain who I could have and I am the only ship owner that he could have. We have the same mentality and we love to explore, to find what lies around every corner. However, in turn, all of the crew members contributed to the project. The main dangers were the currents and the wind that brings the ice: the Arctic sea is very calm and when it freezes it becomes a mirror. Due to the proximity to the magnetic pole the compass goes mad, but in these cases we regulated our course with the GPS. When we went to Svalbard it took a lot of courage: beyond the eightieth parallel the equipment stops functioning and even the sun cannot be used as a reference. Fortunately I have never had reason to panic. In order to cope with everything, the help of an omnipresent deus ex machina was fundamental, who in our case was Peter Semotiuk, a radio operator stationed in Cambridge Bay (Nunavut, Canada), who followed the route of the boat. We were pushed back by the ice three times. When you wake up to find the boat surrounded by ice, you have to wait and hope that the wind and the current move it so that you can go forward. Otherwise, you have to go back and try another route. One morning we saw the sea freeze in front of our eyes, in an instant. It was a mesmerizing spectacle. After all, when you're 3,000 miles from the nearest civilized place and in a month and a

In addition to a well-equipped boat, what made this truly unique endeavor possible? I learned how to navigate the ice by renting the boat of my friend Skip Novak, who specializes in charter trips through the Antartic. He is the great navigator with whom, in 2005, we attempted the Northwest Passage, a passage we again decided to undertake in 2011 with Billy Bud II. The unabated melting of the ice in recent years has made this ​​ endeavour easier, and due to the constantly rising temperatures, the ice does not reform or reforms in much thinner layers, which melt more quickly. Further north, where we passed, the daily map of the ice indicated that the channel was open, but then it began to close again, forcing us to pass between a number of existing ice flows, which although they number fewer than before,

Winter Harbour

Boochey Island

Nome

Parry Bay

What were the most exciting moments of this adventure? I felt the biggest thrill when we dropped anchor in Winter Harbour, Melville Island - no one had ever moored a pleasure vessel there, not before we did. Then, of course, when Billy Budd passed between the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait, there you feel that you have the whole world beneath you and the adventure has ended happily. Billy Bud II’s NWP was awarded by the Royal Cruising Club of London in 2013. After such an adventure, what kind of navigation do you foresee in your future? The Arctic experience is something that I carry in my heart; I plan to repeat it, if not in its entirely, on board a fishing vessel (a restored fishing yacht) or a Norwegian Rescue Yacht. The weather conditions of these areas only rarely allow for sailing, but exploring them with a more resistant hull and a higher bow allows one to reach areas where no one has gone before. Furthermore, the more ample dimensions of the spaces below deck make your stay more comfortable and facilitate the possibility of offering the boat on the charter market. After years of sailing, it will be very difficult to get used to the roll but it's a risk I'm prepared to take!! What will you bring home from your Mediterranean experience aboard the SW94 Windfall? Racing on board a cruiser racer like Windfall amused me very much, both for the performance of the boat and thanks to the crew on board: a perfect combination of friends and professionals. In life, I prefer strong emotions, so I would have preferred a full fleet departure, however, seeing all of those boats sailing together in the beautiful setting of the Costa Smeralda has left in me the desire to replicate a similar experience.

“THE MAIN DANGERS WERE THE CURRENTS AND THE WIND THAT BRINGS THE ICE: THE ARCTIC SEA IS VERY CALM AND WHEN IT FREEZES IT BECOMES A MIRROR."

Coburg Island

Resolute Cape Herschel

half of navigation you intercept only two boats, the excitement is always amazing.

Fort Ross Uppernavik

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BLUEWATER

BLUEWATER

EXPERIENCE

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Genoa

FEELIN' GOOD

Barcelona

17.000 MILES

Palma

Gran Canaria

Cape Vert

IN 10 MONTHS!

BVI

St Helena After leaving Cape Town in August 2013, this fascinating 24m yacht embarked on a once in a life time adventure – a full circumnavigation of the globe, covering an overall distance of ca. 17.000 miles, of which 80% were covered with her sails up. The owner of SW 82#01 Feelin’ Good was awarded the prize for the most dedicated “blue water owner” in the 2014 SWS Trophy, earning well deserved recognition for the 13.500 miles he has covered at the helm of his yacht since its launch.

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Leaving Cape Town

Arrival in Genoa

From Mallorca to The Canary Islands

Christmas Eve-Atlantic Ocean

Grand Island

Dominica

BVI

Arrival in Horta

Arrival in Palma

Porto Cervo, SWS Trophy

After months of hard work and planning, we are ready to leave, despite Cape Town’s harsh winter weather conditions. Provisioning has been a great challenge: Imagine having to buy everything you need to sustain a family of seven for 40 days. Now imagine selecting foods that are easy to prepare while your boat is inclined at a 15° angle and moving at speed, and consider having to keep fruit and vegetables fresh for the entire period, even while travelling through steamy equatorial climes at the height of summer. We’re going to be eatin’ good!

The long passage from Cape Town to Genoa has come to an end, but now another challenge begins as we turn Feelin’ Good over to the wonderful Pegaso Customer Care team support who will spend the next weeks going over every detail of the boat, from systems to interiors, to refresh her beautiful finishes and make sure she is in first class condition.

Waking for the night watch, one of the most difficult jobs for any crew member on board a sailing vessel. Your bed is warm and cozy, you’re still tired and groggy from the previous watch, but the demands and commitment of your fellow crewmen outweigh the allure of any personal comforts. Thankfully, the foul weather gear is dry this time, you pull on the heavy trousers, thick deck boots, and jacket; the pleasant warmth of sleep rudely forsaken for the chill of cold slick nylon as you wrestle the gear over your underclothes.

Auguri – Festive Greetings! It is Christmas Eve and here at sea we are planning some celebrations on board! Later, we will indulge in spaghetti ai frutti di mare (seafood pasta) and oven raosted lobsters - buono!!   After dinner, we washed down festive happiness with a little Prosecco and exchanged gifts – it was a decidedly special Christmas Eve at sea!

All questions regarding Feelin’ Good’s blue water capabilities have now vanished beneath 12,000 miles of open ocean sailing, and now that we’ve arrived in the Caribbean, we’ve been testing a number of vital systems such as the BBQ and the bar, the gourmet capabilities of the galley, the water toys and the SCUBA gear, which are all working exceptionally well. We even had a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner al fresco out on the deck, with a spectacular view of the local fireworks display.

Arriving in Dominica, after the crowded, urban experience of Martinique, was for me, like taking off tight shoes at the end of a long day. Dominica is by far the most authentically Caribbean island – this is the real Caribbean!

The BVI feels more like the US: crowded with amateur sailors, commercialism, and belligerent customs officials, but it’s still the Caribbean, you just have to look for it and with a bit of effort one can still find paradise here…It has been great to meet our SWS friends, landed here to sail on SW 100 Blues for the Loro Piana Caribbean Super Yacht regatta: what a fabulous show they all put on!

In total, it has taken us 9 days and 8 hours to cover 2236nm. The total fuel used was 800 liters, which included running the generator each day in addition to the engine for 36 hours near the end of the passage. What a terrific conclusion to a spectacular crossing! What a team! Congratulations to all involved!

Feelin’ Good arrived in Palma de Mallorca at 23:30 local time, to be greeted by a crowd of friends and family. I couldn’t believe how many people came out so late at night to welcome their friends home. What terrific support the crew has here!

Though it was our first regatta and we were up against the world’s finest racing yachts, we were under no illusions that we could do anything better than come in last and just have a great time. However, our team and conditions came together and on the last day (oh why is it always the last day!), we finally overtook another yacht (Oyster 885 ‘Karibu’) and ended up coming in only second last in our final race.

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"FLEXIBILITY IS KEY TO PLANNING ANYTHING ON THE SCALE OF AN AROUND THE WORLD TRIP. MANY THINGS WILL CHANGE, AND IT IS VITAL TO BE PREPARED FOR ITINERARY CHANGES, CREW CHANGES, MENU CHANGES, FINANCIAL SURPRISES! EXPECT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING!"

Azores Islands Caribe: Trinidad Curacao Aruba Colombia

Society Islands

Australia: New Caledonia

Galapagos

Rio de Janeiro

Tonga

Buenos Aires

Auckland

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Bay of Islands, New Zeland.

EARLY PURPLE

Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia.

Where does the name “Early Purple II” come from? The name Early Purple comes from a species of wild ORCHID, which are found growing wild in some parts of the fields on our beautiful Dorset farm. To find these orchids growing wild in the UK is quite unusual, beautiful and we like to think lucky. When and how was your project of sailing around the world on a 93’ sailing yacht born? The idea of sailing around the world began to form when we found the boat in Genoa in 2010. Not only did we feel that we had finally found the perfect sailing yacht for such a trip, but it had exactly the right accommodation for the way we like to sail and run our boat. Also, Crispin, my husband, had always dreamt of visiting the Society Islands in Polynesia and of sailing round Cape Horn, while Charles Houal, our captain had a lifelong ambition to fulfil by completing a world tour. We now had the right boat, and what was originally an idea started to grow towards becoming a reality. How and for how long did you prepare SW93 Early Purple for the voyage? In late 2011 and early 2012, the boat was prepared for her voyage in Lorient in Brittany, France, where our captain lives and grew up. The sail makers, boat yards and our crew were all kept very busy during these months, pushing through the dreariest part of the

INTERVIEW WITH SUE TWEDDELL, LADY-OWNER OF SW93 EARLY PURPLE II.

winter with preparations, preparations and yet more preparations.

the heat, left our painted ensign on the dockside as a memory!

Can you describe the itinerary, and which criteria you followed in planning the different legs of the journey? The planning of the various legs was of course based on feasible distances, crew changes and when we, as owners, would be sailing and inviting others to enjoy this trip of a lifetime with us. We left a lot of flexibility in the planning, but loosely decided that we would probably bring Early Purple II back to the Mediterranean in the Autumn of 2015. What we have learned so far is that flexibility should always be key, because – just like the wind and the weather – things can and should change, and constant adjustments are always necessary when people, the weather and boats are concerned!

The next leg, which began in Autumn 2012, took Early Purple II across to Brazil, and then down to Uruguay and Buenos Aires at the end of the year. We joined her again in Uruguay and Buenos Aires, where plans were being made to sail around Cape Horn in early 2013. However – and this is where total flexibility comes into play – we decided, both due to various technical difficulties and due to our lack of timing to get round in good weather, to alter our course, choosing rather to take the boat up to the Caribbean, where some crew changes were made, and then on to Trinidad, Curacao, Aruba, Colombia and Panama, and through the Canal. We had a wonderful trip, and did not regret our decision to change the route.

In the Summer of 2012 we set off on the first leg of the journey, from Lorient to the Azores, then from the Azores to the Canary Islands, and finally on to Cape Verde. We, accompanied by friends, joined all of these trips, and especially loved the Cape Verde Islands as they were incredibly beautiful, and so different from anything we had ever experienced... and the music was great too! We also loved the sailors’ haunt in the port of Horta in the Azores and, after many hours spent toiling in

June 2013 found us in Panama City, from which we headed across the Pacific to the Galapagos, Society Islands, Tonga, finally arriving in Auckland New Zealand in November 2013. In January 2014, after Early Purple II had had enjoyed some well-deserved pampering and polishing in Gulf Harbour, we sailed around the North Island for a month before she left to go to New Caledonia and then on to the Great Barrier Reef and Australia.

Canary Islands Cape Vert

Panama Canal

Flores Island

Great Barrier Reef

Lorient

What was your greatest achievement during the voyage on Early Purple II? And what would you consider the most difficult part? We normally split the best bits into two categories: the sailing, and the places we visited/people we met. From a sailing perspective, the sailing off Auckland and the North island of New Zealand was awesome, and the scenery jaw droopingly beautiful. Here, the norm was to experience at least four seasons in one day, while living both the beauty and thrilling tension of strenuous sailing every day.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Right now, we are at the remote Eastern tip of the Flores Island in Indonesia, having sailed up from Darwin, via Kupang in West Timor and Kalabahi in the Alor islands. We know you are a “family” crew. Can you describe the role each of you played, both in planning the voyage and onboard? How much time did you spend onboard? We have a captain, first mate, deck hand (sometimes 2 for deliveries), and a hostess/ cook, (but not on deliveries). As owners, we generally join the boat for periods of between one and two months at a time, depending on where the boat is sailing. We do the 3/4 day passages but not the long ones! Our main captain has been with us since 2006, on the first Early Purple, a Swan 65. Currently we operate with two captains, in rotations of about 4/5 months in order to keep everyone fresh and sane!

In Polynesia, the Tuamotus Archipelago in the Society Islands, and particularly Rangiroa and the lagoon, provided us with amazing experiences, and the snorkeling and diving was outstanding. In a different way, we felt very privileged to have passed through the Panama Canal, understanding its history and how it was built. From a cultural and historical point of view, the San Blas Islands off the Panama Coast were inspiring. We are currently on the Indonesian leg, visiting remote coastal villages where we have, and continue to admire the pride and dignity of these peoples. In Western terms, or materially speaking, they have little, but one

Sue Tweddell, Lady-Owner of SW93 Early Purple II.

could not wish to meet a friendlier more generous people. In Indonesia, some of the most difficult bits have been finding good anchorages. Lesson No. 1 is never to trust any charts in whatever form. All are inaccurate, and every potential anchorage must be vigilantly examined in good light. NEVER sail at night in Indonesia!

THE OWNER RECOMMENDS: The unexpected usually happens, so always keep some spare cash on board. In Fiji, Australia and Indonesia, never believe the charts. When visiting the Muslim villages of Indonesia, women on board should always cover up appropriately, even when swimming. Respect your crew, train and encourage them. You are all on the journey together. Anticipate what parts might need to be replaced and carry sufficient spares.

Over the last two years of this trip, we have had only two changes of first mate, four changes of deck hand and two hostesses. We pride ourselves in acknowledging our crew as talented and valued individuals who are making this trip a wonderful reality, and in this regard, we feel that we have retained crew well and worked together as a family.

Arrange crew downtime at certain stopovers, and reward long service with flights home or holiday breaks.

We have learnt never to be surprised by the stresses and strains on crew, who find themselves in the company of others who might not see things from exactly the same persepective!

Being caught out: spare parts are easy to obtain in New Zealand and Australia, but impossible to find in the Pacific and Indonesian Archipelagos.

Ensure you have enough fishing line and lures. A portable depth sounder can be very useful, especially in Indonesia. Make sure your anchor chain is in excess of 100 meters. Continue to maintain and keep your boat to the highest possible standard at all stages of the trip.

Stock up on provisions in Australia, as supplies are very poor indeed in Indonesia.

M. FLORIO, OWNER OF GRANDE ORAZIO, RECOUNTS THE MAIDEN JOURNEY OF HIS NEW SOUTHERN WIND 82. FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO CAPE VERDE, DISCOVERING HOW THE OCEAN REALLY DOES CHANGE ONE.

MAIDEN VOYAGE OF

GRANDE ORAZIO "IT WAS MY FIRST OCEAN CROSSING AND IT WAS AMAZING TO SEE HOW ONE’S BODY ADAPTS TO ITS NEW CONDITIONS."

Sure, if I could take a sabbatical year I would, even though, in terms of character, I am more of a shipowner than a skipper. This said, during the 21 days from Cape Town to Cape Verde I was just a member of the crew on Southern Wind 82 Grande Orazio, as she set out on her maiden voyage from South Africa to the Mediterranean. In hindsight, this adventure started years ago, with the first Grand Orazio. A 60-foot yacht designed by Roberto Starkel, and optimized for racing. However, as time passed, I realized that I needed to live different spaces in the few moments that I manage to carve out from work. The pharmaceutical company founded in the late 60's by my father, Orazio, which I have been managing since 1996, requires great commitment, and it is difficult to take time off, however, boats are my favorite medicine. I am a boat owner who likes to navigate, not only to race and to cruise, and that is how the idea of ​​a bigger boat came into being. And so it was, last March I left Cape Town for the Mediterranean onboard the new Grande Orazio. At home, everyone knows my passion for sailing. For the children I became a sort of hero: the whole school knew where we were. The decision to leave was also made easier by the fact that I would still be able to communicate by satellite and internet... The days passed in a flash, always discovering something new: the instruments, equipment, rigging, opening and closing of drawers, cabinets, closets, and in the end, despite all of our efforts to find something that did not work, everything was perfect. There were nine of us. Two hours in the cockpit, and four off. We set off with 20-25 knots of wind, and with the gennaker we sailed at 13-14 knots.

At peak, we hit 24.5 knots. Jacket, boots and maximum safety with the waves from the stern bearing down on us. The boat proved to be exceptionally stable, as if it were travelling on tracks. The boat proved to be exceptionally stable, as if it were travelling on tracks. In one week, and after 1900 miles, we arrived at the island of St. Helena, staying for two days. From St. Helena to the equator, at least the first part was great as both the wind and sea graced us, but then came the heat and thunderstorms. In order to avoid a storm that obscured the entire radar screen we made a wide turn, but at night, in the pitch dark, thunderstorms and gusts of wind make it impossible for one to feel completely at ease. At the equator, we observed the tradition of a Neptune baptism ceremony. From there onwards, it was tough: a hand permanently on the mainsail and staysail, 22 knot winds, waves over 4 meters high and the decks drenched right up to amidships. We arrived at Cape Verde late at night and the officials opened customs for me. I prepared to disembark for my return, as planned, but when I got in the dinghy I left my heart on board Grande Orazio. All I wanted to do was get back on board because at some point the boat becomes your world. Grande Orazio is now in the Mediterranean. We will do a lot of racing, and then, soon I hope, return to the Atlantic. Some time ago, Giovanni Soldini said to me: "So what does it take to do 5000 miles?!." Nothing! If you sail them on board Grande Orazio! - From Yacht Capital - June 2014

Genoa

Gran Canaria

Cape Vert

St Helena

Cape Town

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ACADEMY

SW

SAILING ACADEMY

“WE AT SOUTHERN WIND HAVE SUCCEEDED IN BUILDING STATE OF THE ART SAILING YACHTS, COMFORTABLE, FAST AND SEAWORTHY. THE SAILING ACADEMY IS OUR OWN CONTRIBUTION TO THE YACHTING WORLD AND IS DEDICATED TO THOSE SAILING ENTHUSIASTS WHO APPRECIATE OUR PRODUCTS AND WANT TO ‘LIVE SLOW AND SAIL FAST”. — Willy Persico SWS & Pegaso Srl CEO

How did the idea of the Academy come into being? What are the Academy’s objectives? WP: In addition to its continual pursuit of excellence in yacht building, SWS has always cultivated an ambition to contribute to the creation of a true "culture and experience of the sea", for those passionate about sailing. We believe that, in order to truly appreciate a discipline or activity, one should be equipped with a grounded knowledge of its origins and history, its techniques, secrets and protagonists... Were you inspired by a particular learning model?

INTERVIEWING WILLY PERSICO, CEO OF SWS, ANDREA MICHELI, COMMERCIAL MANAGER OF PEGASO, AND EMANUELE BASSINO, SWSA COORDINATOR.

AM: In reality, we did not follow any existing organizational model; rather, we followed the proven production philosophy of our yard: the "semi-custom". Where necessary, we use carefully selected existing realities that can guarantee a high level of instruction, while simultaneously striving to design the courses according to the real needs of our clients – in terms of their personal goals, the chosen location, the course duration, topics to be covered and the type of sea experience ​​requested. What differentiates the SWSA from other sailing courses? EB: The main differences that allow us to define our courses as "unique" in their field include our ability to offer: • The use of a fleet of SWS super yachts or smaller high performance sailing yachts. • The most reliable and exclusive instructors working in the field, who are rigorously selected according to each specific activity. Over the course of almost 25 years SWS has established an extensive professional network, which includes longstanding collaborations with some of the world’s most highly qualified, charismatic nautical protagonists, including ex Americas’ Cup sailors, top level racers, technicians, designers, trainers and captains, all of whom are internationally renowned for their undisputed expertise.

When required we can also offer on-board teaching by Certified RYA instructors. • The opportunity to organize courses that are 100% “Tailor made” to our client’s requirements. In fact, we are currently in the process of perfecting an innovative tool, our “course configurator“, that will allow our clients to build their course online using a simple step-by-step program, which is designed to assist the user in selecting the most suitable modules on the basis of his/her own level of experience, the subjects to be covered, the period and length of the course, geographical locations and type of yacht desired, etc. • The “Five star“ service which characterises all of our courses. To whom are SWSA courses directed? AM: To Southern Wind Yacht Owners who aim to perfect their knowledge of their yachts, improve their sailing performance and enjoy their sailing experiences to the full alongside a highly qualified crew. To Passionate yachtsmen and motor yacht owners, who wish to learn or improve their expertise with highly qualified, world renowned trainers. To Crews & Racers who wish to improve their performance and become members of a professional racing or delivery crew. To Companies wishing to enhance their values through exclusive incentives and team building activities. How are the courses structured? Following the calendar of the most important international regattas, our tailor-made courses give SWSA clients the chance to live the thrill of racing our yachts (Racing with Comfort), while in other periods we focus on courses rigged for various levels of difficulty (Performance Sailing), which for the most part, are organised at the incredible facilities of the YCML in Loano. Finally, we also offer courses dedicated to those who need to achieve their RYA certifications.

The topics covered vary, ranging from safety, racing and around the world ocean navigation, to specifically designed courses on navigation and yacht management for yacht owners and their crews. Has the SWSA already started its activities? What have the first experiences been like? AM: I believe that the course run by Team High Spirit best represents the values and strong philosophy of the SWS Academy. Stimulated by the charismatic and incredibly passionate owner of the team, Igor Katalevskiy, in collaboration with the VMB Yachts RYA training centre owned by Vieri Mannucci and multi-award winning sailor Lorenzo Mazza (Alinghi...... etc etc.), we developed a structured learning path that began with modules held in Genoa (May: theory and practical module), Moscow (July, second module), Moscow (third module: theory) and will be finalised in Malta this October (fourth module: theory and practice, followed by an examination for the title of Yacht Master Offshore). In July we presented the SWSA program in St. Petersburg, while at this year’s edition of the MYS we will present the first Incentive event created by the SWS Academy for a USA company. EB: In October we will inaugurate our collaboration with the magnificent YCML, led by the eclectic Commodore Giorgio Benussi, with our first monotype courses on J80 or Judel / Vrolik 28 craft. The pride of the training program and ultimate expression of the Racing with Comfort program is the participation of Team High spirits in the RORC Transatlantic Regatta aboard Windfall SW94, assisted by a team of instructors and professional racers. This experience will allow the more advanced members of the team to crown their journey with the great achievement of the title of Ocean Yacht Master issued by the RYA.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TAILORED LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR PASSIONATE YACHTSMEN WHO WISH TO IMPROVE THEIR SEAMANSHIP AND EXPERIENCE TRUE PERFORMANCE AND BLUE WATER SAILING.

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CLUB

YACHT CLUB

EXCELLENCE AROUND THE WORLD WE MET GIORGIO BENUSSI, GENERAL MANAGER AND COMMODORE OF THE YACHT CLUB AT THE LOANO MARINA (YCML). AS ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS ITALIAN PROTAGONISTS IN THE WORLD OF YACHTING AND RACING, BENUSSI’S PROFESSIONAL AND SPORTING CURRICULUM INCLUDES QUALIFICATIONS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

What does your partnership with the newly launched SWS Academy consist of? One of the missions of the Club is obviously to facilitate the growth of sailing as a sport and the teaching of its values and traditions. This plan has always been at the centre of our interests, and has been widely studied and discussed in detail, but has not yet been fully realised given the need to focus our resources and energy on the opening and launch of the Club.

Giorgio Benussi, Commodore of YCML. Regular crew leader on My Song, one of the most outstanding and successful Maxi Yachts ever built, Benussi also led the team on Cape Arrow during the Loro Piana Caribbean Rendezvous in 2013 and the St. Barths Bucket Regatta in 2013 and 2014. Having studied new communication strategies and sports, Benussi took up his post as Professor of the Master’s course in Economics and Management of Marine Sports (Yachting Management) at the University of Rome for Sport and Movement, promoted by the Italian Sailing Federation, Prada and Telecom Italy. He is also the Organiser of the first of series of lectures titled "XXXIII America's Cup, on the wings of victory – delta technology" at the University of Genoa. As a professional sailor who has won numerous titles in important international, European and Italian regattas, as well as featuring as world champion, Benussi was also awarded the Gold Medal for Athletic Valour by CONI. In collaboration with Giorgio and the YCML, Southern Wind is planning a series of joint initiatives linked to the activities of the SW Sailing Academy, in order to offer high profile courses and activities – also on a logisitcal and organisational level –, that will stand out in the panorama of international "sailing education".

When the entire staff of SWS communicated its desire to bring its own Academy to life in Loano, I suddenly saw my dream come true: to create a school of sailing and the sea and build this project in synergy with an excellent partner, with whom I have established a personal relationship connoted by total trust and mutual admiration. The YCML will provide boats, media support, tools, content and personnel, while the SWS director will direct the running of the "school", although this term is certainly an understatement. Could you tell us about some of your innovative services? Certainly. The synergy between the Marina and the Yacht Club – created by the involvement of internal and local suppliers – allows us to provide our members with a close-knit team of experienced professionals, and are able to recognise and meet our client’s needs by providing them with original and innovative services that are integrated into the services of the Marina. For example, a Nostromo from the Yacht Club offers dedicated assistance to all member boat owners, processing quotes from shipyards, closing contracts, organising necessary relocations, supervising all phases of work and checking the timeous execution and quality of any intervention. We can also provide our clients, a fleet of nine identical J80’s, which are used for public relations activities, sailing lessons, sailing campus, incentive and team building activities, social regattas, Team Racing and Match Racing. Could you describe the structure of the club – both from a physical point of view and in terms of those who frequent it? If I may. I would like to begin with the geographic context of the club. Located at the heart of the western Ligurian Riviera, immersed in an idyllic natural area near the historic towns of Varigotti, Verezzi and Alassio, and only a few kilometers from Monaco and the French Riviera, Loano is easily accessible from the major cities of Lombardy and Piedmont and is only an hour away from the airports of Nice and Genoa. Set on a beautiful stretch of coast with the lush vegetation of the hinterland rising behind it, the YCML provides Members and sport loving visitors to the Marina with excellent facilities for sailing, horse riding, golf, tennis and rock climbing. We can also suggest numerous cultural and gastronomic itineraries in the nearby areas of Le Langhe and Monferrato. Situated at the core of the Marina di Loano, the YCML is connoted by distinctively modern architectural lines inspired by the world of nautical design, and occupies an area of more than 3.700m2. Available to members and their guests, the Club House boasts a large panoramic lounge overlooking the sea and an elegant guest house with nine suites. Each of these suites is dedicated to a craft that has made the history in the America's Cup and feature publications and memorabilia that tell the story of this legendary event. There is also a fully equipped fitness area that flaunts a Technogym, a Care Suite with outdoor jacuzzi and a solarium.

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IN 2014, SOUTHERN WIND SHIPYARD MERITED AN HONOURABLE MENTION AT THE ADI COMPASSO D’ORO DESIGN AWARD WITH SW 94 KIBOKO AND FEATURED AS A PROUD FINALIST IN TWO OF THE MOST IMPORTANT YACHTING AWARDS WITH ITS SW 102 HEVEA.

YACHTING AWARDS NEWS

COMPASSO D'ORO DESIGN AWARDS - Milan, June 2014

THE WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS Amsterdam, May 9th 2014

THE SHOWBOAT DESIGN AWARDS Wattens, 24 February 2014

Established in 1954, the ADI Compasso d’Oro Award is one of the world's oldest and most influential international design award, with all finalists being presented at the Compasso D’Oro exhibition in Milan – the world’s Design Capital.

Established in 2005, the World Superyacht Awards has become an unmissable event, at which some of the most coveted trophies in the super yacht industry are presented. The 2014 prize giving ceremony returned to cosmopolitan Amsterdam, one of the greatest small cities in the world. From its canals, to its world-famous museums, rich in culture with a modern and relaxed ambience, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. A distinguished audience of super yacht owners and industry specialists took their seats at the Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum, to take in the magic of the glittering awards ceremony, followed by a gala dinner and dance.

The Show Boat Design Awards honours the industry’s creative talents, bringing the specialist design skills of the industry’s most talented teams into the spotlight. Focused entirely on the design aspects of super yacht production, it recognises creative excellence across a range of categories, including Interior Design, Exterior Design & Styling, Naval Architecture, Holistic Design and Tender Design. The prize giving ceremony was hosted at Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens on the first evening of the Superyacht Design Symposium held in Kitzbühel.

The designs that go on to win an award or merit honourable mention, all become part of the Historic Collection established by ADI in 2001, and are recognised as being of exceptional artistic and historic value. With great pride, Kiboko was also listed in the much sought after ADI Design Index, an annual publication that documents the best Italian design in production selected by ADI Design Permanent Observatory.

SW 102 HEVEA featured as a finalist in the “Sailing Yacht in the 30m to 39,99m size range” category.

This sensationally stylish new host venue provided the perfect backdrop for the industry’s most prestigious prize giving event. SW 102 Hevea was a finalist in the following categories: Interior Design, Exterior Design, Naval architecture and Interior Layout.

SW94 KIBOKO

SW102 DS HEVEA

This year, Southern Wind’s 94ft yacht Kiboko earned an Honourable Mention in the 23rd edition of the ADI (Association for Industrial Design) Compasso D’Oro Design Awards. Styled by the Italian design team at Nauta Yachts – whose design division has been known as Nauta Design since 1985 –, which is famous for its blend of style and functionality, with her naval architecture drawn up by the American studio, Reichel Pugh Yacht Design, Kiboko earned this prestigious mention for her outstanding contribution to the “Design for Environments” category.

Hevea is the second unit of the brand-new SW102 DS project, designed by Nauta Design (general design, deck and interior design) and Farr Yacht Design (naval architecture, sail plan and appendages).

As the first model in a successful mini-series, Kiboko is a racer cruiser designed to guarantee high performance sailing and luxury comfort, with all of the elegance and functionality of sophisticated Italian design.

Thanks to the strong personality of both her exterior and interior design, this yacht caught the attention of some of the world’s most highly esteemed personalities in the design industry. The SW 102 DS project was developed on the basis of the extraordinary experience that Southern Wind Shipyard gained while building 13 SW 100, 1 SW 110 and 2 SW 94 in just 6 years, models which have gone on to underline the shipyard’s supremacy in the 100 foot league.

THE MONACO YACHT SHOW HAS ALWAYS REPRESENTED A UNIQUE SHOWCASE FOR SOUTHERN WIND SHIPYARD PROJECTS, AND ALL NEW SWS YACHTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE WORLD FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE EXCLUSIVE CONTEXT OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO.

BOAT SHOWS MONACO YACHT SHOW 22/27 September 2014 For thirteen years, Southern Wind Shipyards has featured as a key participant in the Monaco Yacht Show, an unmissable event for protagonists of the luxury yachting market and sea lovers alike. In fact, this annual event is considered to be the most prestigious nautical show in the world and welcomes 500 yachting companies and around 100 mega yachts to the docks of Monaco every year. This year, Southern Wind presents its two newest creations to the international sailing world for the first time: Farfalla, the first edition of an RS version in the SW 102 project, and SW 82 Grande Orazio, the flush deck racing cruiser which won the 2014 SWS trophy.

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LUXURY CHARTER Thanks to 23 years of experience in both the construction and management of its yachts, even while sailing some the most remote waters on the globe, the Southern Wind Charter team is able to offer its clients an unforgettable experience, where nothing is left to chance. From the choice of the yacht to the selection of highly qualified, experienced crews and the plotting of inspired routes through unique geographical regions and breathtaking panoramas, all SWS Charter activities are perfected by impeccable service. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, an experience on board a Southern Wind Superyacht is the perfect opportunity "to fully enjoy life at sea ", with all the charm and comfort of sailing on board a luxury cruiser with 5 star service.

CHARTER RACING WITH COMFORT For nearly a quarter of century, SWS has been designing and building luxurious high performance yachts, some of which are now available for charter through the «RACING WITH COMFORT» program. This unique formula offers you the opportunity to experience the elegance and thrill of racing high performance sail cruisers in the world’s most dazzling waters by participating in some of the most exclusive superyacht regattas with highly qualified crew (professional and permanent), top chefs and discreet stewards.

THE RACING CALENDAR 2014 / 2015 MEDITERRANEAN Name

Place

Period

PalmaVela

Palma de Mallorca (Spain)

Apr - May

Rolex Capri Sailing Week

Capri (Italy)

Mid 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

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup & Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship

Porto Cervo (Italy)

Aug - Sept

Les Voiles De Saint Tropez

St. Tropez (France)

October

Rolex Middle Sea Race

Malta

October

Ibiza Rendezvous

Ibiza

Early October

Name

Place

Period

ARC

Grand Canaria to Santa Lucia

Nov / Dec

Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup

Canary to Antigua

Mid Nov

TRANSATLANTIC

CARIBBEAN CHARTER FLEET:

Name

Place

Period

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BRAND NEW SW 102 RS Farfalla (2014)

RORC Caribbean Superyacht regatta

Antigua

Mid February

•

SW 100 RS Cape Arrow (2011);

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SW 94 Windfall (2013);

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta

BVI

Mid March

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SW 100 DS Farewell (2006);

St Barths Bucket

St Barth

Late March

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SW 95 Dharma (2005);

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SW 100 RS Mrs Seven (2008);

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SW 100 DS Farandwide (2007);

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SW 80 DS Skip ‘n Bou (2003)

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SW 80 DS Matelot (2005);

CHARTER FLEET: BRAND NEW SW 82 GRANDE ORAZIO and SW 100 RS Cape Arrow (2011); SW 94 Windfall (2013), SW 100 Mrs. Seven (2008),

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BROKERAGE

CREDITS PHOTO CREDITS: Alain Poust (SW 102 Farfalla and SW 84 Grande Orazio), Carlo Baroncini, Superyacht Media (SWS Trophy), Carlo Borlenghi (St. Barths Bucket and Magazine cover), Tim Wright (RORC 600), Carlo Baroncini (SWS Academy, Boat Show), Gianfranco Forza (SW 102 Hevea), Studio Borlenghi (YCML). Our heartfel thanks go to Avv. Maria Cristina Rapisardi, Sue Tweddell, Andre Branco, Art&Tracy, Gianmario Degortes, Mr. Florio, Fulvio Piccirilli, Fabrizio Oddone and Giorgio Benussi.

All text © 2014 Southern Wind Copy editing by Emma Hedley Art direction by Sasha Vidakovic - SVIDesign, www.svidesign.com Graphic editing by Carlo Galbiati Printed: Grafiche G7 - Genoa, September 2014

WHISPER SW78 2001

MATELOT — EX FAR AWAY SW80 DS 2005

CAPE ARROW SW100 RS 2011

“A racer cruiser with an amazing regatta pedigree”.

“Award-winning, fast bluewater cruiser and successful charter yacht”.

“A reliable, elegant and fast sailing performance cruiser”.

General dimensions: LOA 23.95 m LWL 20.50 m Beam (Max): 5.91 m Draft 3.80 m Displacement 35,2 tons (Lightship) Ballast 12,800 kg Sail Area 348

Materials: Hull: Composite (E-Glass, Carbon fibre, kevlar and Epoxy resin) sandwich Engine: Yanmar 4LH-STE 230 hp @ 3.300 rpm

Naval Architecture: Reichel Pugh Yacht Design Concept, Interior design and Exterior styling: Nauta Design

General dimensions: LOA: 23.99 m LWL: 20.92 m Beam (max.): 5.90 m Draft: 3.80 m Displacement (Lightship): 36.8 tons Ballast: 12.8 tons

Sail area: 322 sqm Materials: Composite sandwich (Carbon fibre, Kevlar, E-glass and Epoxy resin) Engine: Yanmar 4LH-STE 230 hp @ 3.300 rpm

Naval Architecture: Farr Yacht Design Concept, Interior design and Exterior styling: Nauta Design

General dimensions: LOA: 30.20 m LWL: 26.20 m Beam (max.): 6.70 m Draft: 3.95 m Displacement (Lightship): 61.5 tons Ballast: 22.9 tons Sail area: 424 sqm

Materials: Composite sandwich (Carbon fibre, Kevlar and Epoxy resin) Engine: Cummins QSB 5.9 MCD 305 hp @ 2.600 rpm Common Rail

Certification: RINA Class Certificate C HULL• MAC, Ych. MCA; MCA Large Commercial Yacht Short range code “LY2” compliant Naval Architecture: Farr Yacht Design Concept, Interior design and Exterior styling: Nauta Design

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