Southern Star is a custom sailing yacht launched in 2004 by Southern Wind Shipyard, in South Africa.

Southern Wind Shipyard was founded in 1991 by the Italian entrepreneur Willy Persico, the current Managing Director. The headquarter where yachts are produced is in Cape Town, South Africa, in the industrial zone, a few kilometres from the International Airport and it spreads over a 17.000 sqm area, of which 12.000 sqm under roof.

Design

Southern Star measures 24.00 feet in length, with a max draft of 3.8 feet and a beam of 5.91 feet.

Southern Star has a composite hull with a composite superstructure.

Her exterior design and interior design is by Nauta Design.

Born in 1985 and acting initially as a yard, Nauta Yachts presented a style and an idea to the market which proved instantly successful, as they designed and built semi-custom sailing yachts, both innovative and soberly elegant. They produced sailing yachts which were both innovative at that time and featuring timeless beauty, such as the Nauta 54’, 70’ and 65’ semi-custom series.

Southern Star also features naval architecture by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design.

Performance and Capabilities

Southern Star has a cruising speed of 10.00 knots. She is powered by an one screw propulsion system

Southern Star is a custom sailing yacht launched in 2004 by Southern Wind Shipyard, in South Africa.

Southern Wind Shipyard was founded in 1991 by the Italian entrepreneur Willy Persico, the current Managing Director. The headquarter where yachts are produced is in Cape Town, South Africa, in the industrial zone, a few kilometres from the International Airport and it spreads over a 17.000 sqm area, of which 12.000 sqm under roof.

Design

Southern Star measures 24.00 feet in length, with a max draft of 3.8 feet and a beam of 5.91 feet.

Southern Star has a composite hull with a composite superstructure.

Her exterior design and interior design is by Nauta Design.

Born in 1985 and acting initially as a yard, Nauta Yachts presented a style and an idea to the market which proved instantly successful, as they designed and built semi-custom sailing yachts, both innovative and soberly elegant. They produced sailing yachts which were both innovative at that time and featuring timeless beauty, such as the Nauta 54’, 70’ and 65’ semi-custom series.

Southern Star also features naval architecture by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design.

Performance and Capabilities

Southern Star has a cruising speed of 10.00 knots. She is powered by an one screw propulsion system.

Southern Star has a fuel capacity of 1,800 litres, and a water capacity of 1,000 litres.

She also has a range of 1,600 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Southern Star accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. She also houses room for up to 3 crew members.

Other Specifications

Southern Star is a RINA class yacht. She flies the flag of Italian.

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