so far, a total number of 351 yachts have confirmed their participation in the next Rolex Fastnet Race, starting on August 11, 2013. This year, 119 boats are from overseas.
The prestigious Finnish luxury yacht builder, Nautor’s Swan, has concluded the first quarter of 2013 on a high note, with continuous focus on the North American as well as Asian markets.
The Gazprom Swan 60 Class has received a one design class status by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).
The ClubSwan members gathered in London on February 6 to participate in an exclusive reception hosted by Leonardo Ferragamo, Chairman of Nautor’s Swan, together with ClubSwan partners Gazprom as well as the Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg (SPBYC).
ClubSwan announced its 2013 to 2020 extensive programme, offering excellent occasions for Swan owners to share their enthusiasm in breathtaking locations, while taking part in regattas, cruises or social events.
Swan yachts have performed exceptionally well at this year’s Les Voiles de St Tropez. In order to celebrate this great success, the splendid Swan 90 charter yacht Solleone hosted an elegant cocktail party for almost 100 guests.
This year has been record breaking for the prestigious Finnish builder Nautor’s Swan. The company’s order book is full of new builds and refit projects. They have launched the spectacular Swan 80S superyacht I Amsterdam and are currently working on the newest Swan 105 yacht.
The overall winners of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta held in Sardinia are: sailing yacht Bronenosec in Max, Natalia yacht in Grand Prix, Ondine in Classic and Earlybird in Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
Due to strong winds caused by Mistral, the morning’s competing on Day 3 of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup was postponed untill 14:00 CEST. Day 3 victory went to charter yacht Highland Breeze (NED) in Maxi; sailing yacht Merel Four (NED) in Grand Prix; luxury yacht Shirlaf (ITA) in Classic while Earlybird (GER) took the first place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
An important Russian energy company, Gazprom, has been introduced to the ClubSwan Partners’ family, as recently announced by Nautor’s Swan. Their collaboration involves the creation of the Gazprom Swan 60 Class. Nautor’s Swan is expected to deliver 8 luxury Swan 60 yachts by the end of September 2012.
Celebrating the one hundred year anniversary of the establishment of the Russian Yachting Federation (RYF) as well as the one hundred year anniversary of a Russian sailor winning the first Olympic medal in sailing, the 2012 is a very important year for Russian sailing.
The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg’s Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, with Russian as well as Italian crew aboard, is trying to bring the Russian sailing back on the map. Supported by Gazprom, this splendid vessel is currently racing in the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy, leaving St Tropez for Genoa today.