Some people just can’t get enough of a good thing – specifically luxury yachts made by one of the world’s top yards.

That’s the happy story for Southern Wind which in November celebrated a unique production milestone with the launch of a VIP customer’s fourth SW yacht.

The client, who prefers to remain anonymous, has moved from one SW build to the next, selling his previous yachts each time in order to try something new. “He is the first one having built four yachts but we are proud to say we have a very “loyal” customer base, with 30% of our owners entrusting the shipyard with the construction of their second or even third yacht,” confirmed SW spokesperson Umberta Bassino. “The process of designing and creating something as special as a yacht is an activity that creates a strong bond between people. This creates relationships built on mutual trust and respect, something that is at the heart of the company’s day-to-day work. SWS clients feel that they are part of an extended family and I think this is one of our strengths in our market niche,”

The client’s latest acquisition is the second in the SW yard’s SW108 range of ‘smart custom’ sailing yachts. SW Kiboko was also customised as per input from the client’s long-time Captain who stressed the need for performance sailing capability. “This yacht represents an evolution for me—building on my previous boats while reflecting Southern Wind’s continued advancement in crafting reliable yachts with increasingly elegant and aggressive lines,” commented the owner, who wishes to remain anonymous. “Compared to my earlier yachts, I’ve taken a leap toward performance with a lifting keel, an enhanced sail plan, and a performance mast and rigging package which I hope will make her highly competitive in regattas,” the owner said in SW’s latest newsletter.

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