Southern Wind 108-03, Kalantis
Project: Kalantis
Vessel Type: Southern Wind 108 #3
Launch Date: January 2026
Rigging Projects supplied a full race-ready textile and deck hardware package for Kalantis, the third Southern Wind 108 in the series to be built. Designed for a young, performance-driven owner, the vision for the yacht was to combine superyacht racing capability with high-speed global cruising and luxurious long-term living.
Working closely with Southern Wind, the owner’s representative and the race team, RP tailored a rope and hardware package that balanced aesthetics, durability and peak performance. While the platform was proven, being the third in the series, the rigging was carefully customised to provide an ideal starting point for competitive racing and allowing for future optimisation.
The project presented technical challenges, particularly around tight fairleads and load paths for systems such as the jib up/down, in/out and main traveller. These were solved through the use of multi-lap strops, ensuring both smooth operation and the required safety factors under the latest RINA classification rules.
The package used Gottifredi Maffioli high-performance ropes throughout, including captive-winch-specific mainsheet lines with optimised core diameters and tightly braided covers to prevent milking. Custom cover blends and colour flecks were also incorporated to improve longevity and allow instant line identification in high-pressure racing situations.
The full package was installed in time for sea trials, enabling successful commissioning and fine-tuning of key systems. Kalantis was sailing confidently in 20-knot conditions by her second day on the water, with reliable system performance and minimal onboard issues. She truly is the perfect balance of design and performance.
Southern Wind’s Sea Trial Manager praised the result, describing it as “a job well done,” highlighting the satisfaction with the collaboration and the quality and reliability demonstrated in the use of Rigging Projects’ equipment.
