Francesco, Italian
Born in 1978 near Pescara (Adriatic Sea), he has been sailing since when he was very young. He will obtain soon his Degree as Lawyer, but his life passion is sailing and yachting. His career on professional yachts started in 2004, as Chef on a Catamaran, at his first Atlantic crossing. From 2006 to 2009 he has been working as Captain on several vessels up to 50’. In 2010 he was employed as Engineer-Deckhand on Farandwide, and thanks to his great skill & appreciated nice character, he is now the Captain. He knows very well the vessel, having been onboard in the past 3 years, all the year round, taking care also of any shipyard maintenance work. He is very fond of sports: soccer, tennis, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, golf. He plays guitar, loves snorkelling and fishing, and is very proficient in cooking as well.
HIGHLIGHTS
Yacht Story
All state of arts technologies have been used to built the new luxurious Southern Wind 100′ over 30mt deck house Sloop. The yacht was launched in June 2007 in the SWS shipyard of Cape Town. The class of water line and the high sailing performances are the result of the willing of the Owner and the cooperation of the best suppliers in the market leaders in their sectors.
Naval Architecture by Farr Y. Design. Concept, Interior design and Exterior styling by Nauta Design. High performance hull made in Carbon/Kevlar and Epoxy resin. Sail area of 424 sqm, all made of Carbon fibre, Kevlar and Epoxy resin.
Farandwide Sailing Yacht accommodation in « grand comfort » for eight guests includes a large saloon with 360° sight and dining area. Owner studio forward with direct access to the full beam master double bed cabin and to the VIP double bed cabin, aft ward two twin guest’s cabins. All cabins with en-suite shower room and modern audio visual system. Aft independent crew quarter for 4 persons with 3 cabins with heads, wide galley, crew mess and chart table.
The yacht is fully equipped with all modern navigation instruments and toys.
Date Renewal
2016 new paint of the hull, new steel outside
2017 new paint floor inside, new armed sailing brand Ullman Sails
2018 new Engine and Generators
Main Strenghts
Exceptional crew of 4
Great sailing performance
large saloon with 360° sight
Full beam master cabin
Location
Naples, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Aeolian islands, Porto Cervo, Olbia, Cagliari, Portofino, La Spezia.
From the 10th August Available in Sardinia, Corsica, Amalfi Coast, Sicily.
Key Sites
Amalfi coast, Aeolian islands
YACHT Features
Cabins and living space
Master cabin, VIP Cabin and 2 twin cabins, all with ensuite.
Cheaf, Meals, Meals Facilities, Bars
Francesco, Italian
Born in 1977 in Naples. He live in Pescara where also conducted a restaurant. He is specialized in Mediterranean cuisine, specially in fish and italian traditional and revisited dished. He’s also very good in Sushi, International dishes and vegetarian/vegan plates.