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Swan 65 test: The triumphant return of a true sailing icon

  • Toby Hodges
  • June 20, 2019

Can a yacht be all things to all sailors? Give it the illustrious Swan 65 badge and maybe it can

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We tested the Swan 65 in 11-18 knots off Barcelona. Photo: Klaus Andrews

If it hadn’t been for the original Swan 65, Nautor’s Swan might never have become the famous name it is today. Sayula II ’s victory in the first ever Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973/1974 cemented the Finnish boatbuilder’s exalted reputation.

There is, therefore, some historical weight in giving a new model the Swan 65 badge. While Nautor’s latest launch is not about to win a global race, it is designed in the spirit of that original S&S-designed 65, as a cruiser that can win races.

When Sayula II was built in 1972 it was easily the largest glassfibre yacht on the market – this despite Swan having produced its first yacht, a 36-footer, only a few years earlier. With 4m more waterline length, extra beam carried right aft and substantially greater freeboard, today’s Swan 65 has substantially greater volume than its predecessor. Yet, in a sign of the times, it is only a modest-sized model in Nautor’s current range, which now extends to twice its length.

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A shallow but wide toerail, combined with generous freeboard, helps keep the decks relatively dry. Photo: Nico Martinez

This gulf in volume, hull and deck design reflects a change in demand from sailors, who were originally looking for seaworthy ocean racing yachts that could be cruised but now seek comfortable and spacious cruising yachts that can occasionally race.

The Swan 65 is designed by Frers to meet broad appeal and joins a growing list of new 60ft+ models aimed at being the largest size that can still be sailed by an owner. However, it offers greater versatility than most in that it should be equally suited to Mediterranean or ocean cruising, yet be capable of regatta racing, and has the option of a proper crew cabin in the accommodation.

Take the Dutch owners of this first boat, for example: experienced sailors who have owned a ClubSwan 45 and a Swan 601. Although they will compete in the Middle Sea Race, they primarily wanted a larger yacht for short-handed distance cruising and will use a part-time skipper to maintain the boat.

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Comparisons in shape, style and appeal can be drawn with the new Baltic 67 . The owners of this first Swan 65 opted for the same APM telescopic keel and Hall carbon rig with in-boom furling mainsail. But whereas the Baltic is largely built in carbon and has a price tag that reflects its semi-custom build, Nautor prefers a glassfibre hull for a cruising yacht of this size for better noise insulation.

The contemporary hull and deck design also shares similarities with the Baltic. Their sheer size – notably in beam and freeboard – is striking. The Swan 65’s sheerline rises distinctly forward to a bowsprit, which protrudes a lofty 2m above the waterline. The freeboard height allows for a low-profile coachroof above the semi-raised saloon, but it does present a boarding challenge.

Seven Swan 65s were sold off the plans alone, an indication of the Finnish/Italian company’s popularity since it made the crucial decision to separate its models into bluewater cruisers , 80ft+ maxis and ClubSwan racing yachts. Astonishingly, it has another five new designs in construction from 36-125ft.

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Two powered winches for running rigging with compact tail stowage below. Photo: Nico Martinez

Sailing a Swan is always a privilege, but I felt especially lucky to have ideal testing conditions – it was a beautiful spring day, with a fresh Force 5 blowing, as we departed EMV Badolona, Swan’s new service and refit centre near Barcelona.

It was only the second time the sails had been hoisted and we had the opportunity to trial Cuordisole before it was handed over to its owners the following week. So the first hour or so was spent gingerly reaching off the breeze under full sail, not wishing to push anything too quickly.

11 knots of comfort

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The hull shape is designed for low heel angles. Photo: Klaus Andrews

In 15-18 knots true wind we were swiftly and consistently averaging 10.5-11.5 knots at 100-110 ° true, with a comfortable 15 ° of heel. These figures are in line with what Frers and Swan predict: that this high, beamy hull shape should be stable and produce low heeling angles typically around 20 ° . The theory is this makes for a comfortable ship aboard which to spend long periods sailing at heel.

I was keen to put the theory into more dynamic practice, and once I knew the skipper was happy, I asked if we could heat things up a bit and spend some time close-hauled.

Wow! Despite the stability designed into the hull shape, when the Swan 65 does power-up and heel, you know about it! With the full sails pinned in and nearly 30 knots of apparent wind across the deck, we pushed it until we heeled to 30 ° . From high up on the windward helm, you become very aware of the cockpit beam, and much reliance is placed on the large foot braces.

The power in the mainsail is impressive. The test boat had a small square-top to its main – a full square-top option is offered for racing. Despite pressing the boat, there was no hint of it losing grip, however you soon learn to respect and trim the heel angle. Heel too much and you pay a price in both comfort and speed.

Depowering the main levelled the boat out and we watched the speed rise to over 9 knots at around 40 ° true. The owner’s choice of a captive mainsheet, controlled via joystick on each pedestal, made it quick and effortless to dial down the power.

The hull is beamier than usual with a higher freeboard, for stability and headroom. “When I started [designing] headroom needed to be 1.85m – now it’s up to 2.15m inside,” designer Germán Frers explained, while describing the Swan 65’s form stability.

“When it heels the centre of buoyancy moves higher and further outboard than deeper, narrower designs and this increases the righting arm. As you load the boat the stability increases with beam. The wider arm increases the GZ, which is why we don’t load the boat with ballast.”

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The coachroof is low enough to allow unhindered forward visibility from both helms. Photo: Nico Martinez

Smooth speed

Frers was rationalising the particularly low ballast ratio of 24.1 on the Swan 65 and explaining how the stability of modern hull shapes can increase with load where the ballast ratio diminishes.

“Ballast ratio was used a lot with old shapes, where everything saved on the interior went into lead. Now they [the hulls] are very stable up to 120 ° . We didn’t want to increase the ballast because it becomes more jerky and is hard work.”

The motion certainly felt smooth through the waves, but keep it sailing at a civilised heel angle and it was the consistency of speed that proved telling. We had some long spells of two-sail reaching where the regularity of sitting at double-figure speeds impressed me.

When the breeze picked up to 18-22 knots true, average speed increased to 11.5 knots. If we could bear away and hold the apparent breeze enough to hop onto a cross wave, the log would surge up to over 13 knots.

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Flush fitting deck hatches give clean lines and allow plenty of light below decks. Photo: Klaus Andrews

This is when the magic happened – not in an instant lightning bolt sort of way, but in a growing familiarity sense. The more time you spend on the wheel the more you enjoy it and the more you discover how this Swan likes to be sailed. It’s both a forgiving yacht and one that responds to and rewards trim.

The mast has been brought aft and pierces the coachroof, to allow for larger non-overlapping foresails and for powerful reaching sails to be set off the bowsprit. It’s a sail plan that looks and feels balanced.

Equally, twin rudders result in a light feel on the helm, but the blades are large and deep enough to communicate pressure increases and provide manoeuvrability in harbour. The result of the Frers team’s analysis concluded that a single rudder on this hull shape would need to be too deep. “Twin rudders are more efficient with less angle and diminished drag,” Germán Frers explained.

A dry, clean deck

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Large foot braces even things up for Toby when the yacht is heeled

The high bow helps keep the decks dry, while the extension of the coachroof into long coamings aft gives the helmsman and trimmers a nice dry perch.

The standard cockpit layout has a central mainsheet plinth, between the two wheels; however, the Harken captive winch system this owner had opted for works effectively.

The electric winch is installed under the galley sole, with the sheet running up the mast, along the boom and down to a single point in the cockpit.

This helps keep a clear cockpit and works well for short-handed sailing as it provides joystick control of the system from each pedestal. The helmsman can also sit forward of the pedestal and steer and trim both sails if desired.

Two powered winches are neatly set into the coamings on each side for foresail trim and running rigging. Lines are all led aft, including the tack line, which has a side-mounted jammer that punctuates an otherwise clean side deck.

A compact locker below the side deck has the tough task of stowing all the tail ends, and there’s a dedicated liferaft locker below the forward part of the cockpit sole.

Cockpit benches are long and wide, but not especially deep. The owner of the test boat opted for a removable table to keep cockpit access clear, whereas a fixed table and/or the bridgedeck option might perhaps better suit family cruising.

An open transom combined with a beamy aft cockpit design is the current trend but one that prioritises coastal/Med sailing over ocean cruising. The Swan 65 has triple-height aft guardrails, but my concern is that, with no fixed mouldings across this aft section of cockpit, these rails would do little to stop rope tails or unsecured items being washed over the transom.

The side deck guardrails conform to requirements at 61cm, however higher rails here would give a greater sense of security for crew using the side decks at sea.

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The transom garage holds a 2.8m inflated tender. Photo: Nico Martinez

The garage is accessed from the transom door, with a large deck hatch above, and is wide enough to stow a 2.8m inflated dinghy. The sail locker is even more cavernous, with standing headroom and a watertight bulkhead aft. It creates superb stowage for offwind sails and fenders, or provides the option of a crew cabin.

The slight problem we experienced with hoisting the main and an issue of air in the fuel – both understandable considering this was only the yacht’s second outing – merely demonstrated the occasional need for extra hands on a yacht this size.

Quality of finish

The design and engineering needed to create the multiple below decks options Nautor’s Swan offers is of the highest degree, matched only by the superb quality of finish. A focus with the Swan 65 was on designing this range of options to achieve one deck, one coachroof and one central section of boat. “If every boat is a new boat, you never get the quality,” reasoned Vanni Galgani, product line leader for Swan Yachts.

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The semi-raised saloon allows for genset and large tanks to be installed below the sole

Galgani explained that Nautor’s Swan now tries to avoid any customisation on yachts less than 80ft, as it is time-consuming, costly, and bad for resale value. It prefers to provide pre-engineered solutions, which help centralise weight and optimise the systems layout. This also allows for a variety of accommodation solutions, which notably includes a forward or aft owner’s cabin.

The semi-raised saloon and transverse galley work particularly well. Their combined length of over 5m creates a great impression of space. I was below decks as we punched out through a sharp swell at the marina entrance, and appreciated the solid handholds on the roof and fiddles around the furniture and worktops. For a voluminous interior it still felt practical at heel.

The galley is a sociable, airy place to prepare, cook and serve food. It has long, fiddled worksurfaces with space for a variety of appliances. The dinette area to starboard can instead be used for more refrigeration space and a proper navstation.

As it is it works well as a multi-use seating area for eating, passage planning, relaxing or even sleeping. The table drops to fill the space in between the berths and has lee cloth fittings, so could make a useful snug for kids.

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Large hull portlights and hatches provide ample natural light to a light, modern interior

The L-shaped sofa on the starboard side of the saloon is also long enough to be used as a pilot berth. The downside of the test boat layout was the lack of a proper navstation – the owners had instead opted for a compact chart table to starboard with a fold-out stool.

Practical features

The volume continues in the forward owner’s cabin where it is beamy enough to sleep head forward on an island berth, away from the noise of the engine, cockpit or dock when berthed stern-to. And there is still 6ft 3in headroom around the berth. The test boat had a walk-in wardrobe by the cabin entrance, which takes care of most stowage requirements.

All three cabins have smart en suites with good-sized separate showers and practical stowage. Headroom in the identical aft twin cabins is maintained aft to the berths, while outboard alcoves allow extra height, light and room by the hull portlights.

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The port cabin has a door into the after part of the engine room, providing access to the watermaker and filters – which is handy, as only the lower half of the companionway steps lift, and the engine is mounted low down.

General stowage is mostly above sole height rather than in the bilges. The soleboards are all insulated with foam surrounds, have spacers, and lift with the aid of a sucker. Peek below and you’ll not only notice the meticulous layout of the wiring, plumbing and generous tanks, but find standard practical Swan features, like a foot pump to purge water from the fridge/freezers and wooden cones attached to each through-hull fitting.

Below the galley sole is a 0.5m long section of the APM keel – the only part of this telescopic stainless steel work of art that is visible. It’s an engineering feat, which costs big bucks but is increasingly offered by the big yards.

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The difference 45 years makes in hull shapes. The 1973 Swan 65 Venator (left) berthed alongside the 2019 version

Our verdict

Will people talk about this model in 50 years time? It’s not about to win a round the world race and create a global phenomenon. But they might well talk about this era of Nautor’s Swan and how this Frers design sits at the heart of Nautor’s renaissance.

The Swan 65 grows on you – the longer you sail it the more you enjoy it. Cruising sailors don’t seek an adrenaline rush, they want an enduring relationship built on easy rewards and dependability. This is a powerful boat, which is easy to sail fast but will be most gratifying when trimmed to keep it on its preferred low heel angle. Take the wheel and it’s hard not to daydream about how pleasant those consistent speeds and heeling angles would feel on a tradewind ocean crossing .

It’s a versatile design that offers much potential: it has a deck suited to short-handed Mediterranean-style sailing; stowage, systems and tankage to promote ocean cruising (with or without crew); and optional keel and sailplans to configure it for racing.

The original Swan 65 might still be the choice for seaworthy ocean racing, but for cruising in sublime space and comfort its new counterpart wins every time.

Specification

LOA: 20.11m (65ft 12in) LWL: 18.38m (60ft 4in) Beam (Max): 5.62m (18ft 5in) Draught: 3.50m (11ft 6in) Telescopic keel: 2.80m-4.20m (9ft 2in-13ft 9in) Displacement (lightship): 27,250kg (60,075lb) Ballast: 6,570kg (14,484lb) Sail Area (100% foretriangle): 234.2m 2 (2,531ft 2 ) Berths: 6-7 Engine: Volvo Penta D3 150hp Water capacity: 1,000lt (220gal) Fuel capacity: 1,200lt (264gal) Sail Area/Displacement ratio: 26.3 Displacement/LWL ratio: 122 Price: €2.95m (ex VAT) Design: Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering

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Swan-shaped luxury superyacht concept with a detachable ‘head’ that acts as both the cockpit and a secondary boat is unveiled by an Italian designer for $500 million

  • Swan-shaped superyacht has been designed to look like a swan with a sleek 'neck' that moves back and forth
  • The captain operates the yacht from the swan's 'head', which can be detached and used as an auxiliary boat 
  • Concept images have been revealed by Italian designer Lazzarini, which will build the yacht for half a billion

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Published: 12:22 EDT, 8 September 2020 | Updated: 13:07 EDT, 8 September 2020

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Italian designer Lazzarini has unveiled concept images for its latest superyacht – the aptly named 450 foot (137 metre) Avanguardia that resembles a swan. 

This first-of-its-kind superyacht features a sleek 'neck' and an elegant body in an attractive layered design, intended to resemble a swan's wings and feathers. 

Any would-be owner of the Avanguardia – meaning ‘vanguard’ in English – can steer their vessel from the 'head' of the swan, which acts as its control tower. 

The extraordinary swan-shaped 'megayacht', which stretches more than the length of a football pitch, would set owners back £376 million ($500 million). 

This first-of-its-kind superyacht has been designed to look like a swan - and it's yours if you can stump up half a billion dollars

This first-of-its-kind superyacht has been designed to look like a swan - and it's yours if you can stump up half a billion dollars

The rear deck part incorporates a personal port for two jet capsules, also designed by Italian maker Lazzarini. It also comes with two helicopters which can be stored in its two on-board hangars

The rear deck part incorporates a personal port for two jet capsules, also designed by Italian maker Lazzarini. It also comes with two helicopters which can be stored in its two on-board hangars

The would-be owner of the elegant Avanguardia can steer their vessel from the 'head' of the swan, which acts as its control tower

The would-be owner of the elegant Avanguardia can steer their vessel from the 'head' of the swan, which acts as its control tower

The neck descends into the water to release the control tower head, which transforms into an auxiliary 50-foot boat for shorter trips

The neck descends into the water to release the control tower head, which transforms into an auxiliary 50-foot boat for shorter trips

AVANGUARDIA SPECS

  • Design: Lazzarini Design Studio
  • Construction cost: $500 million
  • Overall length: 137 meters (450 feet)
  • Beam: 22 meters (72 feet)
  • Immersion/draft: 6 meters

But just like a swan can move its neck and head, the yacht's control tower can be moved down towards the water. 

The 'head' is even detachable and transforms into an auxiliary 50-foot boat.

Passengers invited for a ride on the boat can descend a set of steps on the neck.  

Avanguardia can accommodate up to 60 passengers on board, including 24 guests and crew, and comes with two helicopters, which can be stored in its two on-board hangars.

Lazzarini, designers of the concept yacht, says it also comes with two 'jet capsules' – mini vessels that can be used to cruise the sea on. 

A Lazzarini spokeswoman said the yacht is inspired by '1970s Japanese manga'.

'The head of the swan works as a control tower to manoeuvre the megayacht,' she said. 

'Due to an extendable crane located in the bow, in this case named the "neck", the head can be dropped off and used as an auxiliary 16 metre [50-foot] boat.

'During the sailing the head can adjust its position by lowering in the middle of the megayacht body. 

'Like a swan, the neck goes in the middle of the wings.'

She added: 'Avanguardia is a a stylistic exercise that could become reality with a client able to invest $500 million for the construction.'

The superyacht also has five main decks and a Rolls-Royce jet engine which means it can reach 18 knots. 

It's also capable of storing cars in the hold, making it an ideal vessel for transporting cross-continent travellers. 

Passengers invited for a ride on the an auxiliary 50-foot boat can descend a set of steps on the swan's 'neck' at their leisure

Passengers invited for a ride on the an auxiliary 50-foot boat can descend a set of steps on the swan's 'neck' at their leisure

The fetching vessel, designed exclusively for multi-millionaires, can accommodate up to 60 passengers on board, including 24 guests and crew

The fetching vessel, designed exclusively for multi-millionaires, can accommodate up to 60 passengers on board, including 24 guests and crew

The superyacht also has five main decks and a Rolls-Royce jet engine which means it can reach 18 knots. It can also carry vehicles in the hold

The superyacht also has five main decks and a Rolls-Royce jet engine which means it can reach 18 knots. It can also carry vehicles in the hold

Designers revealed these concepts for the extraordinary swan-shaped 'megayacht', which has attractive green strips below the pristine swan-white body

Designers revealed these concepts for the extraordinary swan-shaped 'megayacht', which has attractive green strips below the pristine swan-white body

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THE NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

The Swan 128, project N. 1400 by Frers studio, consolidates the Argentinian designer’s forty-year collaboration with the Finnish shipyard, particularly active over the last ten years with the production of 13 new yachts, 7 of which are over 80 feet (the limit that separates Swan Yachts from Maxi Swan Yachts).

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The architect

Germ á n frers.

“The Swan 128 perfectly embodies the Swan concept of the sporty cruiser, a yacht designed for long ocean voyages but also perfectly at ease in major international competitions, without needing to change any of its characteristics.”

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Standard Sailplan

The deck plan features a streamlined and sculpted deckhouse, albeit in a semi-raised saloon configuration, that gives the boat an especially sporty feel. Designer Lucio Micheletti focused on volumes, shapes, and details to provide as much lightness as possible without compromising the functionality and protection typical of Swan deckhouses.

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Exterior Designer

Lucio micheletti.

A skilful combination of traditional styling and taut forms, an interplay of materials that creates a lively chiaroscuro with a marked dynamic quality (what the architect Micheletti calls ‘quayside speed’). The cockpit offers the typical three-area division that characterises all Swans. The front area, close to the deckhouse and protected by a sprayhood and a bimini top (a retractable model with rigid structure is optional), is dedicated to guests.

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The collaboration between Frers studio, the shipyard’s interiors department and architect Misa Poggi has led to an optimal and flexible layout, with a large owner’s quarters in the foreship area and a generous aft crew area.

The interior designer

There is a wide choice of woods, starting from a natural oak base, leathers, and textiles. Architect Misa Poggi together with the Finnish firm’s in-house team are at the owners’ disposal to interpret any desire in layout and style, suggesting tailored materials to make each Swan 128 unique and inimitable.

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CONFIGURATIONS

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INTERIOR MOODS

  • TIMELESS WHITE
  • TRADITIONAL NAVY
  • SPIRIT OF FINLAND

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Timeless Classic

The yacht is fitted with natural materials such as linen, cotton and leather in shades of white, naturally light colours, natural brown and putty tones for leather. These blend with light durmast wood, giving the yacht a sophisticated feel and bringing warm, sunny countries to mind.

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TraditionalNavy

Linens and cottons in navy blue and shaded white blend with various shades of tobacco in fabric and leather. There is also the traditional wood used for sailing, namely natural teak, taking those on board back to the long-established seafaring concept of historical sailing clubs.

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Natural fabrics such as linen and cotton are featured in different shades of wine, Cowes red and the fundamental shaded white. There is also “drunken” leather and Canaletto walnut, bringing to mind the Admiral’s Cup and Fastnet Race triumphs of sports sailing.

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Spirit of Finland

A typical modern Swan interior featuring an under-stated Nordic approach with use of hand-crafted timbers and seaworthy detailing. Light European oak and walnut floorboards are paired with carefully selected performance fabrics in light natural colours and earthy leather accents for a soft touch. A timeless, light yacht interior from the land of the midnight sun.

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    Nautor Swan Global Service is the guardian angel for all Swan owners around the world, offering refit and maintenance but also racing assistance, original spare part supply, technical consultancy and surveys, yacht management and Gardiennage, with the goal of meeting the owner's expectations and enhancing the Swan experience.

  2. Swan 120

    Nautor's Swan is delighted to introduce the new Swan 120 to the world. Flawlessly merging performance, elegance and pleasure, the Swan 120 is certain to become a 'tour de force' in the sailing world. Delivering unparalleled comfort, safe passage-making and the requisite level of reliability, the Swan 120 resets the bar for this size of yacht.

  3. Swan 48 MKII

    For Nautor Swan, 48 is a magic number. One of the most iconic Swans ever was born in 1971 under this number: the mythical Swan 48. Designed by the best yacht designer of that time, indeed one of the best of all times, Sparkman & Stephens of New York, this iconic yacht won some of the most prestigious offshore races, like the Bermuda Race and Transatlantic Race and was selected for the Admiral ...

  4. Nautor's Swan

    Nautor's Swan. A Swan 53 Mk II (2004-2015) at the Swan Cup 2008. Oy Nautor AB is a Finnish producer of luxury sailing yachts, based in Jakobstad. It is known for its Nautor's Swan range of yachts models. The company was founded in 1966 by Pekka Koskenkylä. [1][2][3]

  5. Nautor Swan Yachts For Sale and Charter

    Nautor Swan Yachts. Founded in 1966, Nautor Swan is recognized all over the world for its performance sailing yachts. The key elements of the brand are elegance, quality, performance, innovation and reliability. With a state-of-the-art facility based in Pietarsaari, a Global Service with four hubs in the Med and 18 service points, the divisions ...

  6. Swan 65 test: The triumphant return of a true sailing icon

    We tested the Swan 65 in 11-18 knots off Barcelona. Photo: Klaus Andrews. TAGS: Boat tests. If it hadn't been for the original Swan 65, Nautor's Swan might never have become the famous name it ...

  7. 6 of the best Nautor's Swan yachts of all-time

    Swan 65 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. However, these were the days in which offshore racing yachts had fully fitted interiors, and the Swan 65 was fitted out to the highest of standards for any ...

  8. Nautor Swan boats for sale

    Nautor Swan. There are presently 189 yachts for sale on YachtWorld for Nautor Swan. This assortment encompasses 14 brand-new vessels and 175 pre-owned yachts, all of which are listed by knowledgeable yacht brokers and boat dealerships predominantly in United States, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and France. The selection of models featured on ...

  9. Sailing aboard the Swan 55

    Can a modern fast cruiser be all things to all people? Toby hodges trialled the first Swan 55 to find out if Nautor's decades of experience can achieve such ...

  10. 6 of the best Nautor's Swan sailing yachts

    Swan 36. The original Swan. 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. 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.

  11. Swan 80

    The Swan 51 also features a mast which has been moved more to the centre of the yacht, further enhancing balance. Ultimately, like all Swans, the 51 is a no-compromise sailing yacht, a pure sailor, more a sportscar than a limousine. It is designed to be reactive to steer and responsive to sail adjustments, bringing the sensations of sailing alive.

  12. Sail Nautor Swan boats for sale

    Find Sail Nautor Swan boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Nautor Swan boats to choose from. ... 1996 Nautor Swan 36. US$159,900. United Yacht Sales - RI / CT / New England Area | Newport, Rhode Island. Request Info; 1988 Nautor Swan 46. US$220,000. Berthon USA | Marblehead, Massachusetts.

  13. Nautor Swan boats for sale in United States

    1973 Nautor Swan 44. US$75,000. ↓ Price Drop. DQ Yachts | Saint Marys City, Maryland. <. 1. Find Nautor Swan boats for sale in United States. Offering the best selection of Nautor Swan boats to choose from.

  14. Swan OverShadow built by Nautor Swan

    Nautor Swan continues the expansion of its motor yacht division with Swan OverShadow, the 13+ metre power yacht redefining the concept of enjoying life at sea.The elegance and style of Nautor Swan's has been perfectly reinterpreted by Jarkko Jämsén, resident Swan Shadow designer, focusing on the main elements in the Finnish brand's DNA: quality, innovation, performance and reliability.

  15. Nautor's Swan Yachts For Sale

    Finnish builder Nautor's Swan has been producing notable performance FRP sailing yachts and superyachts from 16.48 to 35.20 metres since the 1960s. Today, the yard offers a larger range of yachts with owners invited to the ClubSwan program, where the yard can maintain close contact with its active fleet through annual regattas and rendezvous.

  16. SwanShadow The motor yachts by Nautor Swan

    The motor yachts by Nautor Swan. In January 2021 Nautor Swan, the celebrated Finnish luxury sailing yacht constructor, pushed once again its limits by entering the motor boat market with Swan Shadow. Born from the passion that Leonardo Ferragamo has for the marine world, the Swan Shadow is broadening the range of vessels the Finnish yard offers ...

  17. Swan 88

    The Swan 88 is the first model fully developed from the outset to offer a hybrid electric propulsion option in partnership with Torqeedo and sees continuation of the cooperation of Germán Frers for Naval Architecture, Misa Poggi for Interior Design and Lucio Micheletti, Micheletti + Partners, for the exterior styling.. The Swan 88 is designed to present a super-smart opportunity for Owners to ...

  18. Swan-shaped superyacht concept with detachable 'head' unveiled

    Swan-shaped superyacht has been designed to look like a swan with a sleek 'neck' that moves back and forth. The captain operates the yacht from the swan's 'head', which can be detached and used as ...

  19. Moscow City Ballet

    Swan Lake is a signature piece of Moscow City Ballet's entire repertoire. When Siegfried, a dashing young prince, falls in love with Odette, the beautiful Q...

  20. Yachts division

    ClubSwan Yachts is the high-performance division of Nautor Swan, offering a conceptual vision with the emphasis firmly upon the values of speed, technology and competitive sailing potential. Innovative solutions focused upon maximising these qualities are at the heart of ClubSwan Yacht development, designed by Juan Kouyoumdijan, the French ...

  21. 1906 The Moscow Kremlin Egg (AF)

    Purchase price 11,800 rubles. The Moscow Kremlin was chosen as the subject of this Easter egg in commemoration of the Imperial couple's return to Moscow for the Easter celebrations of 1903. Faberge workmasters strove to create an image of the ancient Kremlin that was at once majestic and imbued with fairy-tale festiveness.

  22. Swan 128

    THE NAVAL ARCHITECTURE. The Swan 128, project N. 1400 by Frers studio, consolidates the Argentinian designer's forty-year collaboration with the Finnish shipyard, particularly active over the last ten years with the production of 13 new yachts, 7 of which are over 80 feet (the limit that separates Swan Yachts from Maxi Swan Yachts).

  23. Swan Lake

    Swan Lake (Russian: Лебеди́ное о́зеро, romanized: Lebedínoje ózero, IPA: [lʲɪbʲɪˈdʲinəjə ˈozʲɪrə] listen ⓘ), Op. 20, is a ballet composed by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875-76. Despite its initial failure, it is now one of the most popular of all ballets. [1]The scenario, initially in two acts, was fashioned from Russian and German folk tales ...