Adventure Articles
Setting waves ablaze with its artistic forest green hull is Southern Wind’s sixth unit in the optimised SW96 series, christened Fortissimo. This majestic vessel sails as a symbol of nautical advancements, commissioned by a seasoned sailor with a regatta racing history.
Like its predecessors, Fortissimo’s aesthetics and exteriors are paid homage to Nauta Design with Farr Yacht Design steering the ship of its naval architecture. However, this vessel dares to differentiate from its sisters, Nyumba and Liberty, its metallic forest green hull leaving an indelible mark in the viewer’s memory.
Fortissimo, as her name suggests, takes inspiration from musical notation, symbolising intensity and speed. The yacht’s owner said of the vessel, ‘I am not a musician, but Fortissimo means play fast, play strong. That’s how I feel about this vessel.’ Commanding the elements with strength, the owner expressed an eager intent to sail and race the new vessel.
The sudden shift in weather was a treat for our sailing-fanatic couple, Luke and Sara Griffith, who couldn’t help but seize the opportunity to explore the awe-inspiring terrains of Cornwall and the Scilly Isles. Initially, plans had to be altered as rough end of season weather pushed them to moor their Duchy 35 Laila in Falmouth’s marina rather than sally forth to their home port of Noss on Dart. But fortune smiled upon their return in mid-July, with a settled weather window beckoning them to an adventure.