Inaugural Monaco Swan One Design Regatta less than a month away
by The Nations Trophy 4 Mar 2018 21:39 AEDT
27–31 March 2018
Race start © Studio Borlenghi
Hot on the heels of October's successful and inaugural Nations Trophy, Nautor's Swan is set to deliver an ever-increasing programme of one-design events dedicated to select models of this iconic yacht brand.
The Monaco Swan One Design, to be held from 27 – 31 March and organized in conjunction with the Yacht Club de Monaco, is the first event of The Nations Trophy Mediterranean League 2018. Open to ClubSwan 50s, 2018 European Boat of the Year in the Performance Cruiser category, Swan 45s and ClubSwan 42s, this four-day regatta will offer the prospect of tremendous one-design competition for owners and crew alike.
"With a number of the entrants from The Nations Trophy participating, including Swan 45 Porrón IX from the triumphant Spanish team, the Monaco Swan One Design will be a true early season test for all competitors," explains Nautor's Swan President, Leonardo Ferragamo, who will be skippering his ClubSwan 50 Cuordileone. "We are really looking forward to renewing the rivalries of last year in the spectacular setting of Monte Carlo under the incomparable stewardship of the Yacht Club de Monaco."
The Monaco Swan One Design regatta will comprise four days of inshore, windward-leeward racing. Entries have so far been drawn from Germany, Italy, Monaco, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. "For this first edition, we are delighted to welcome owners sharing the same passion for sailing and high-level competition, and who enjoy meeting each other ashore as well as on the starting line. Supporting owners and giving them opportunities to satiate their passion is one of our Yacht Clubs' main motivations. Personally, I can't wait to see the spectacular ClubSwan 50 fleet in action. The latest class to come out of the yard, designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, combines elegance and performance. It is a great honour for us to be part of the Nations Trophy Mediterranean League this year alongside prestigious regattas, and reinforces the Principality of Monaco as a mecca for yachting", revealed Bernard d'Alessandri, General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
2018 marks a busy year for Nautor's Swan's One Design. The fast-growing ClubSwan 50 class now counts 22 hulls. Having secured World Sailing recognition and conceived a first World Championship, to be held as part of the 20th Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo in September, the class management of this inspiring, eye-catching Juan K design is working tirelessly to ensure the class rules evolve and are fit for purpose. As part of this commitment, yachts are being measured each season to ensure they meet their strict certificate requirements.
Following on from the Monaco Swan One Design regatta, the Nations Trophy Mediterranean League comprises three more events:
- Sail Racing Palmavela, Real Club Nautico de Palma, 2-5 May, Palma de Mallorca
- Rolex Giraglia Inshore Races, Yacht Club Italiano, 9-12 June, Saint-Tropez
- 37th Copa del Rey Mapfre, Real Club Nautico de Palma, 29 July - 4 August, Palma de Mallorca
And, finally, from 9 – 16 September the historic Rolex Swan Cup will witness an array of top-class competitions including the ClubSwan 50 World Championship, the Swan 45 World Championship and the ClubSwan 42 European Championship.
More information here