May 2012
Southerly Regatta 2012 starts this weekend
15th May, 2012
The 2012 Southerly Regatta starts this coming weekend and will continue for 5 days, 20th-24th May. A fleet of Southerlys will make their way along the South Coast to the Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth for the start of the 21st Annual...
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April 2012
NEW Southerly 535 by Dubois in build
25th April, 2012
Following the success of the Southerly 57RS, superyacht designers, Dubois Naval Architects have been commissioned to work alongside the Southerly design team, to create the new Southerly 535. Innovative design, sleek styling, powerful sailing performance, superior...
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March 2012
Southerly 420 launched
14th March, 2012
The first New Southerly 420 has now been comissioned and extensively sailed in the Solent, proving to be a first class cruiser. Her Rob Humphreys hull was fast and comfortable, offering outstanding performance and stability. The tall fractional rig and...
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Distant Shores New Season
13th March, 2012
The New Season of Distant Shores airs from April 2012. International sailors and best-selling authors, Paul and Sheryl Shard, share their adventures with viewers as they travel to a variety of global destinations on board their Southerly 49, Distant Shores. The...
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February 2012
Southerly Open Factory event
23rd February, 2012
We would like to invite you to our Open Event, Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th April 2012 at Northshore Shipyard for a guided tour of our factories at our delightful waterside location in Chichester Harbour. You will be able to see yachts in build at various stages...
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Southerly 57RS at Miami
1st February, 2012
Visit Southerly at the 2012 Progressive Miami International Boat Show If you are visiting the show at Miami from the 16th - 20th February, we look forward to welcoming you on board the luxurious Southerly 57RS by Dubois, which will be shown bayside, booth 14B. Find...
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January 2012
Southerly 57RS at Düsseldorf
16th January, 2012
Visit Southerly at the 2012 Boot Düsseldorf. If you are visiting the show at Düsseldorf from the 21st - 29th January, we look forward to welcoming you on board the luxurious Southerly 57RS by Dubois, which will be making her European Premiere, stand...
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December 2011
Southerly 420 World Premiere
20th December, 2011
Visit us at the 2012 Tullet Prebon London Boat Show. If you plan to visit the London Boat show between 6th to 15th January, we look forward to welcoming you on board to view the range of Southerly yachts that we have on display, including the new Southerly 420, 38,...
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September 2011
Dee Caffari MBE launches the new Southerly 47
26th September, 2011
A large crowd gathered in the warm sunshine for the World Premiere launch of the New Southerly 47 at Southampton Boat Show. After a brief welcome by Sales Manager, Ben Davies, World Record Solo Yachtswoman Dee Caffari introduced the 47 to the press and marine industry,...
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First Southerly 420 hull arrives from Northshore's composites facility
13th September, 2011
The New Southerly 420 is a centre cockpit blue water cruising yacht, designed by Rob Humphreys and Northshore Design Office. The first hull has just arrived from Northshore's composites facility and is now currently in its early build stages. Orders for 2012 deliveries...
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August 2011
Extensive sea trials for New Southerly 47
25th August, 2011
The New Southerly 47 has undergone extensive sea trials in the Solent which have proved her to be a first class luxury cruiser. Comfortably maintaining 9 knots in 22 knots of wind, the yacht slipped easily through the water. Garry Fry, commissioning manager...
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May 2011
SOUTHERLY 2011 REGATTA
30th May, 2011
Celebrating Northshore's 40th Anniversary Strong winds and tides made for exciting racing at this years Southerly Regatta, hosted by the Guernsey Yacht Club in St. Peter Port. More than 30 yachts attended the regatta, ranging from the Southerly 32 up to the new...
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March 2011
NEW SOUTHERLY 47 DUE FOR LAUNCH SUMMER 2011
16th March, 2011
The New Southerly 47 is currently in build at Northshore, due for launch this summer. Designed by Stephen Jones and Northshore Design Office this stunning yacht offers a high cruising specification, combined with superb sailing performance and the unique Swing Keel for...
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January 2011
Success for London International Boat Show
27th January, 2011
A range of Southerlys were exhibited on the new Southerly Stand, including the stunning Southerly 57RS, which dominated the show. Many customers also claimed the Southerly 42RST with its new saloon layout, to be the best boat of the show. The Southerly Owners Lounge...
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November 2010
Southerly 57RS by Dubois Awarded (Best Boats 2011)
22nd November, 2010
The business maxim that you have to innovate your way out of a recession seems to have been taken to heart by boatbuilders. After a comparatively small field of new boats in 2009, this year's boat shows were crammed with talent. There was genuine innovation, a great...
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New Southerly 47 Currently in Build
10th November, 2010
Following the concept of the Southerly 57RS, Stephen Jones has been commissioned to work alongside our in house naval architects to design the next model in the Southerly range, keeping the luxurious qualities and interior styling of the 57RS. This blue water cruiser...
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September 2010
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Launches New Southerly 57RS
22nd September, 2010
'Round the World' sailor, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston presented the 'WORLD PREMIERE' of the new Southerly 57RS at the Southampton Boat Show. International Superyacht designer, Ed Dubois, also flew in from overseas to attend the launch. After a brief welcome from Southerly...
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Southerly Owners Annual Dinner 2010
11th September, 2010
100 guests filled the historic HMS Warrior at Portsmouth Historic Naval Dockyard, which made a splendid maritime setting for the 2010 Southerly Owners Annual Dinner. The evening started with a chanpagne reception on the upper deck, with guests enjoying views over...
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August 2010
New Southerly 57RS by Dubois - Initial Sea Trials
2nd August, 2010
Initial sea trials for the first Southerly 57RS have taken place in the Solent. The Southerly commissioning team, along with North Sails, reported that the trials were very successful and the yacht sailed, both beautifully balanced and with performance meeting...
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July 2010
New Southerly Dealership for North Germany
28th July, 2010
A recent visit by Ancora Marina finalised details of the new Southerly dealership for North Germany. Superior build quality and powerful sailing performance were essential features for their search in a brand, to present to their customers. Combined with the...
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June 2010
2nd and 3rd places in class for Southerlys in Round the Island Race 2010
19th June, 2010
Everyone is celebrating this year's Race as being one of the most successful on record. Not only did the weather gods play fair, the racing was extremely close throughout the day proven by the tight finishes in most classes and the competitors came ashore happy and...
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Southerly Regatta 2010
16th June, 2010
This year a fleet of 30 Southerlys and owners assembled at Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight, accompanied by the Southerly Team and marine suppliers for the 19th Annual Southerly Rendezvous and Regatta. Guests enjoyed a welcome Pimms reception & BBQ in the...
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April 2010
HRH, The Princess Royal, opens the new Southerly factory
14th April, 2010
HRH, The Princess Royal visited Northshore Shipyard on Monday 19th April to open the new Southerly factory. Accompanied by local dignitaries, HRH, The Princess Royal met CEO, Lester Abbott and Sales Manager, Ben Davies, and enjoyed a tour of the new 13,000 sq ft...
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Paul and Sheryl Shard are currently filming in the Solent
6th April, 2010
Award-winning filmmakers and best-selling authors, Paul and Sheryl Shard, have sailed to over 50 countries and colonies in the Caribbean, South and North America, Europe, Mediterranean and the Middle East. They have logged over 76,000 nautical miles (50,000 nm on their...
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January 2010
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Visits Southerly Stand at London Boat Show 2010
14th January, 2010
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, was welcomed onto the Southerly stand at the London Boat Show by CEO, Lester Abbott and Sales Manager, Ben Davies. A conversation followed on the growth of the company, export sales and reasons for the continued success of the...
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Paul and Sheryl Shard toast their new Southerly 49 'Distant Shores' at London Boat Show 2010
13th January, 2010
World sailors and TV celebrities, Paul & Sheryl Shard flew in from Canada for the first weekend of London Boat Show to see their new Southerly 49. Designer Rob Humphreys, and his wife Jo were also on the Southerly stand to toast their new yacht, 'Distant Shores'...
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October 2009
New Southerly 49 for TV Presenters of 'Distant shores' Paul and Sheryl Shard
13th October, 2009
After sailing over 16,000nm in two years, onboard their Southerly 42RST, Paul & Sheryl Shard are so impressed with the performance of their yacht, that they have placed an order for the new Southerly 49. They met Yacht Designer Rob Humphreys at Southampton...
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September 2009
2009 Southerly Owners Annual Dinner at Royal Southern Yacht Club
24th September, 2009
The 2009 Southerly Owners Annual Dinner was held at the Royal Southern Yacht Club during the week of Southampton Boat Show, September 2009. A champagne reception was held in the Upper Deck Bar as Owners enjoyed the pleasant views overlooking the River Hamble at sunset....
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Dee Cafari Launches World Premiere of new Southerly 49
9th September, 2009
World Record Solo Yachtswoman, Dee Cafarri, MBE, launched the new Southerly 49 at Southampton Boat Show. A champagne & canapes reception was held to celebrate the World Premiere of this stylish new blue water cruiser. Yacht designer, Rob Humphreys was...
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August 2009
New Southerly 57RS by Dubois currently in build, due for launch May 2010
28th August, 2009
Superyacht designers, Dubois Naval Architects have been commissioned to work alongside Northshore's Design Office. top create the new flagship of the Southerly range - the new Southerly 57RS, this will closely followed by a 67ft sister ship. Innovative design,...
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May 2009
Southerly Regatta 2009
24th May, 2009
Twenty six Southerly’s ranging in size from 32 to 46 feet arrived in St Peter Port, Guernsey during the weekend of the 23rd May. Some of the Southerly’s taking part were ‘fresh out of the factory’ and Owners enjoyed wonderful weather on...
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April 2009
New factory at Northshore now operational
15th April, 2009
Building works are almost complete for the additional 20,000 sq ft factory and offices at Northshore Shipyard, with the main factory, now fully operational. The increased capacity will allow 70 - 90 yachts to be built per year, and will also enable larger Southerly's...
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October 2008
Southerly Owners Annual Dinner 2008
2nd October, 2008
Held in the heart of the New Forest, the world famous National Motor Museum at Beaulieu was the interesting venue for the 2008 Southerly Annual Dinner. Guests enjoyed a Pimms reception whilst browsing around the fascinating and unusual collection of 250 vehicles that...
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September 2008
Solo yachtswoman Dee Caffari launches the new Southerly 38
23rd September, 2008
A champagne and buffet reception to celebrate the World Premiere Launch of the New Southerly 38 was hosted by solo yachtswoman Dee Caffari, with yacht designer Stephen Jones.
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June 2008
Two wins for Southerly in Round the Island Race
21st June, 2008
The world's largest and most famous yachting race - the annual 'Round the Island Race' is one of the most popular fixtures on the Solent racing calendar. Competitors come from Europe and the USA, as well as from all over the UK, to follow the 50 mile course round...
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