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Although this brand has evolved over the years, you'll easily recognize it even from a distance. And why is this? A Hallberg-Rassy never goes out of style. This is a unique sailboat brand that has always stayed true to its principles and concept. No matter which part of the world you go, Hallberg-Rassy will remain the undisputed king of blue water cruising. more
This is a very valuable accessory, especially if you're going on long sea voyages. You can spend days on end without drinking clean and safe water. more
With modern evolution and refinement, as well as proven features, this brand is known to offer sailors maximum comfort, luxury, and safety. You'll have better access to the cockpit, have enough space, and are excellently designed to provide superior seafaring and the best features to enable you to spend extended periods when cruising.
You should, therefore, avoid sailboats with decks that are designed in such a way that you have to climb on top of the cabin just to access these features. Needless to say, this can be quite unstable and very dangerous especially when conditions are rough. more
Swan Brokerage is the latest step in the company’s longstanding commitment to its owners. The new corporate business unit acts as a hub for Swan owners and as a global shop window for prospective buyers of pre-owned Swans.
The Nautor’s Swan Customer Care team has performed and coordinated a large number of refit projects of various magnitudes and it is this experience, coupled with Nautor´s exclusive product knowledge, that make the services on offer truly unique. Whether your needs are replacing a teak deck or interior refurbishment, you could not be in better hands than at Nautor.
Nautor’s Swan Charters have the knowledge and experience to ensure your sailing vacation will be unforgettable. Our team of professionals will work for you to find the perfect yacht and crew to explore your preferred sailing destinations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean or wherever your heart desires
Following the success of the inaugural event, Nautor’s Swan has extended the concept by introducing from 2018 season-long leagues in the Mediterranean, North Europe and eventually the US and Asia.
These continental circuits, named THE NATIONS LEAGUE, maintain the spirit of gentlemanly competition between countries engendered by the original event.
Swan One Design is the unparalleled new project of Nautor’s Swan. It covers the 4 existing classes (ClubSwan 36, ClubSwan 42, Swan 45 and ClubSwan 50)
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Another Sparkman and Stephens' design, when launched this represented the pinnacle of world-girdling racing yachts. 1973 saw the first ever round the world yacht race for fully-crewed boats and was won by Sayula II, hull number 03. more
Nautor's Swan 62, launched in 2002 is an excellent example of this and was available in two versions – a flush deck lightweight racer and as a fast but comfortable world cruiser. Even in this form, it’s a fast and powerful boat, but with the potential to make win the silverware at regattas around the globe. A deep keel, with low centre of gravity ensures both excellent windward performance and enough stability to achieve impressive speeds downwind. The deck layout has a separate crew cockpit at the back of the boat, from which a single watch keeper can sail the boat, allowing non-sailing guests to relax in the main cockpit area. [links]
The new 105 is the currently the flagship in the range and was conceived as the ultimate cruising yacht. The vast interior can be customised to suit an owner’s specific needs, including defining the location of the master and guest cabins. Similarly, the extensive deck area is divided between operational zones and guest areas, allowing plenty of scope for relaxation while the yacht is under sail. The broad transom gives ample space for swimming and there’s an optional hydraulic launching and recovery system for the tender.
Nautor's Swan 105 hull and deck plans.
Designed by German Frers, the first Swan 115 is ready for racing and comfortable for cruising, and her dark blue hull colour cuts a striking figure on the water. Hull No 2 was named Shamanna and launched in April 2016, while Hull No 3 Highland Fling splashed less than a month later. Hull No 4 in the new Swan 115 range has also been sold and features an even greater focus on high performance racing with a flush-deck design. These slight variation are sure to provide thrilling racing when all the new Swan flagships line up at a regatta in the near future. here
The Swan 36 Tarantella was the first yacht launched by Nautor's Swan in 1966 and she was recently refitted by the yard to make her majestic return to the water. Many of her original build team members – now retired – returned to Swan in order to take on the restoration of the beloved first yacht. She sails as magnificently today as she did nearly 50 years ago.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nautor's Swan, we take a look back at some of the yard's most luxurious sailing yachts which are admired by hardcore racers and cruisers alike. here
The Finnish builder has delivered more than 2,000 sailing yachts over the years but one of the best Swan yachts on the water today is also the first. here
In June 2015, Nautor’s Swan launched its first Swan 115 sailing yacht. The new Swan flagship was built for none other than Nautor's Swan chairman Leonardo Ferragamo. Following in a lineage of Ferragamo Swans named Solleone, the latest iteration builds upon the classic, understated and "unpretentious" luxury enjoyed by her owner.
When Swan debuted its new Swan 105RS Ti-Coyo in 2014 she proved a real showstopper thanks to her fantastic stern design. The master cabin is placed all the way aft and becomes an on-water suite when the transom folds down, creating a giant superyacht beach club. By sliding open the glass doors into the master stateroom the owners can enjoy sea views from the bed and a morning swim is just a few steps away.
Our readers had plenty of opinions on our 40 Best Sailboats list. Here are the boats they feel we left out. [links]
Albin Ballard
Albin Vega
Alden Dolphin
Allied Princess
Baba 35
Baba 40
Baltic 37
Beneteau Oceanis 34
Beneteau Oceanis 58
Block Island 40
Bowman 47
Bristol 32
Bristol 35.5
Bristol Channel Cutter
C&C 27
C&C 30 MI I
Cabo Rico 38
Cal 31
Camper and Nicholson 32
Cape Dory
Catalina 27
Catalina 50
Celestial 48
Challenger 40
Cherubini 44
Dickerson 41
Dufour 1800
Endeavour 42
Fastpassage 39
Fuji 45
Halberg Rassy 64
Hans Christian 33
Hans Christian 38
Hardin 44 Voyager
Hardin 45
Hunter 37
Hunter 41AC
Hunter Passage 42
Hylas 44
Irwin 52
Islander 38C
J24
J35
Little Harbor 51
Morgan 32
Morgan 34 MK II
Morgan 382
Northwest 38
Rhodes 41
S2 9.2C
Sadler 29
San Juan 24
Santa Cruz 50
Santa Cruz 70
Seafarer Meridian
Seaward 32
Shannon 38
Shannon 43
Snark Sunflower
Sundeer 60
Sundeer 64
Swan 51
Tartan 37c
Union 36
Westerly Centaur
Westsail 42