A Timber Classic’s Revival: The Story of Southwinds
manlysailingteam2025-02-04T15:14:51+11:00A Timber Classic’s Revival: The Story of Southwinds In 2018, Finn Irvine, the owner of Manly Sailing, took the helm of a new adventure when he purchased Southwinds—Sydney Harbour's only timber classic sailing yacht now in commercial operation. With a deep passion for both timber boats and hospitality, Finn was eager to share that love with the public. But as is often the case with classic vessels, this ambitious dream came with its fair share of challenges. When Finn acquired Southwinds, the yacht was in dire need of some serious TLC. The engine was so old and tired that it [...]


