Southern Wind Shipyard, founded in 1991 by the Italian entrepreneur and current Managing Director Willy Persico, specialises in the production of semi-custom, composite sailing yachts, ranging from 24 to 35 metres. It is the leader in the 30m+ category, with 16 yachts produced in the last 15 years. The yard has a long lasting co-operation with the Italian company Nauta Yachts, based in Milano, who is designing all the range of the South African/Italian boatyard, developing general concept, exterior and interior design.
Built and launched in 2010, Kiboko superyacht is a racer cruiser, which guarantees high performance and comfort, along with typical Italian elegance and functionality and is the first unit of an successful miniseries.
Since 1985, Nauta Yachts, whose design division name is Nauta Design, combines his unique blend of style and functionality with performance technology that comes straight from the top racing yachts.