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1. Peter Gustafsson
   Dec 20, 2016 @ 12:30

   Impressive line up for the ClubSwan 50 Class in 2017

   With 17 ClubSwan 50s sold to date, 2017 promises to be an exciting first season of racing for Nautor’s newest One Design Class. Owners from Europe and Russia are among the first to join this exciting One Design Class.

   Designed by Juan Kouyoumidjian to mark the Finnish brand’s 50th anniversary earlier this year, the ClubSwan 50 has had great reviews from the press since its debut at the Rolex Swan Cup in September and interest in the ClubSwan 50 continues to grow.

   The new ClubSwan 50 Class, with its strict One Design rules is destined to be the circuit for professionals and amateurs alike. With a limit of four professionals (plus a boat captain) onboard, sail cards and strict owner driver rules, the groundwork is in place for fair play in this highly competitive Class.

   The Class Rules have been prepared by Chief Measurer James Dadd and will be presented at the Class meeting next month on the occasion of BOOT Dusseldorf, where the ClubSwan 50 will also be on display from 21-29 January.

   The ClubSwan 50 Class racing calendar for 2017 includes: Palmavela, the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the Copa del Rey and will conclude with the inaugural edition of The Nations Trophy hosted by the Real Club Nautico de Palma.

   From 10-14 October, the ClubSwan 50 fleet will race in Palma to determine not only the first European Champion, but also for The Nations Trophy. While the Swan 45s will also battle to determine their World Champion and the Club Swan 42 Class have been invited to also take part.

   “The year ahead will offer remarkable One Design racing for Nautor’s three one design classes which will culminate in the first edition of The Nations Trophy this October in the Mediterranean. In 2018, the circuit will also be in North America, followed by more racing in Northern Europe and Asia the following year,” said Enrico Chieffi, Vice President of Nautor’s Swan.

   Leading up to the racing season, two ClubSwan 50s will compete in the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean from 1-5 March at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda (BVI).

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2. Finngulf
   Dec 20, 2016 @ 19:45

   Kul när man läste ditt första inlägg trodde man att det var en flopp men 17 sålda måste väl betecknas som fantastiskt!!!!

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3. Peter Gustafsson
   Jan 14, 2017 @ 10:38

   ClubSwan 50 optimised & ready to present
   Class Rules at BOOT Dusseldorf

   Measurement and the fine tuning of the ClubSwan 50 is now complete.

   As part of the final steps in the development of the ClubSwan 50 following on from an intense racing season this past autumn, Nautor’s Swan took onboard the feedback from owners of the first three ClubSwan 50s and the world’s most recognised professional sailors to put in place a plan to meticulously refine the ClubSwan 50.

   The comments and suggestions resulted in the optimisation of a selection of details, which in terms of both functionality and displacement, are critical for the success of the ClubSwan 50 both as a one design yacht and under other rating systems.

   The final result is very positive, with the ClubSwan 50 showing a displacement of well below 8,400 kg, considerably less than the originally declared weights. This outstanding result was obtained through the collaboration of Nautor’s professional and highly skilled team at the yard in Finland working closely with the designer and all the key suppliers.

   In addition to optimising performance, deck ergonomics and functionality; interior components and supporting structures, as well as weight control and distribution in the ClubSwan 50, the following elements have also been improved:

   Counter rotating port primary winch
   Optimising positions of mainsheet and backstay winches
   Lighter backstay winches
   Under deck Harken Pro-trim traveller system
   Hydraulic push button system for jib cunningham, vang, deflector and outhaul
   Foot support for mainsheet trimmer
   Larger rudders
   Carbon steering pedestals
   Increased bulb weight

   This is important step in the development of the ClubSwan 50 Class, which will apply for international one design status from World Sailing later this year.

   On the occasion of BOOT Dusseldorf, the first Class meeting of 2017 will take place and the ClubSwan 50 Class Rules will be presented to the owners of the 17 ClubSwan50s sold to date.

   Concurrently, building continues at the Nautor’s Swan yard in Finland where the next round of ClubSwan 50s are nearing completion with heir bespoke colour schemes chosen by their owners.

   Two ClubSwan 50s (003 and 005) are on route to the Caribbean where the teams will compete in the Rolex Swan Cup – Caribbean from 1-5 March at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda, followed Les Voiles de St Barths, before returning to the Mediterranean for the racing season which will commence with Palmavela in May.

   The grand finale of the 2017 racing programme will be the inaugural edition of The Nations Trophy which will take place in Palma di Mallorca from 10-14 October, where a minimum of ten ClubSwan 50s are expected to participate.

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4. Thomas Wiberg
   Jan 14, 2017 @ 10:55

   Aj, aj, aj, har dom optimerat båtskrället? Vilken tur att dom inte seglar SRS! :-)

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