Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Rolex Swan Cup

Swan Fleet racing at the Rolex Swan Cup © Nautor's Swan - Kurt Arrigo.jpg

2013-2020 ClubSwan Programme announced

December 11, 2012

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 80 sailing yacht Plis Play - Photo credit: Kurt Arrigo - Rolex 2012

Swan Mediterranean Challenge 2012 Winner Swan 80 yacht PLIS PLAY

November 07, 2012

The overall winner of the 2012 Swan Mediterranean Challenge has become the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has also competed in this year’s Rolex Swan Cup, where she took 6th place.

The Swan fleet attack a challenging coastal course around the islands of the Maddalena Archipelago - Photo by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

An amazing week of Rolex Swan Cup attended by four classes of Nautor’s Swan yachts

September 24, 2012

Another successful edition of the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo came to its end on September 16. Its 18th edition will take place in 2014, while a new event, the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup – Caribbean, will be held in BVI’s Virgin Gorda on March 11 to 15, 2013.

Swan fleet around Monaci - Photo Carlo Borlenghi

Final day at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup

September 17, 2012

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.

NATALIA yacht sails to the leading position after four days of racing - Photo Carlo Borlenghi

Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – Day 4

September 15, 2012

Day four at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta was marked by calm weather coupled with intense racing at Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Sailing yacht Stark Raving Mad chases Bronenosec yacht - Photo by Rolex Carlo Borlenghi

Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 3 – Morning’s competition postponed due to strong winds

September 14, 2012

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.

Maxi Class mark rounding - Photo by Rolex Carlo Borlenghi

Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 2 – Swan yachts started competition as scheduled

September 13, 2012

Day 2 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by a 20-knot breeze, allowing to start the racing as planned. Victory went to Swan 80 yacht Berenice Bis in Maxi Class, Magical Mystery Tour yacht in Grand Prix class and Ondine yacht in Classic. Talj yacht has become the best performer in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.

Swan fleet sails along the Costa Smeralda - Photo by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

Rolex Swan Cup 2012: First day of racing for Swan yachts

September 12, 2012

Racing on the first day of the Rolex Swan Cup 2012 kicked off in the afternoon, due to the morning’s light wind. Racing Day 1 brought victory to Bronenosec yacht in Maxi, Natalia in Grand Prix and Ondineyacht in Classic class. The first and second place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship went to luxury yachts Earlybird and TalJ.

Dockside of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda ahead of the start of the Rolex Swan Cup - Photo by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

Rolex Swan Cup 2012 starts today

September 11, 2012

Almost 60 luxurious sailing yachts built by the prominent Finnish builder Nautor’s Swan, will take part in this year’s 17th edition of Rolex Swan Cup, held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The largest of these is the 35-metre Swan 112 charter yacht Highland Breeze.

Fleet racing at the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia

The Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – up to 100 Swan sailing yachts expected to participate

August 20, 2012

One of the most iconic sailing events, the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta is to start in less then a month, from 10-16 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. Around 100 Swan yachts are believed to participate this year, with almost 70 Swans already having confirmed their participation.

Swan 80 superyacht I AMSTERDAM Sailing Upwind Photo Credit: Per Heegaard 2012

Nautor’s Swan futher expands its Maxi Range with launch of Swan 80S superyacht I AMSTERDAM

July 13, 2012

Belonging to the successful Nautor’s Swan Maxi Range, the latest Swan 80S luxury yacht I AMSTERDAM was launched at the end of May 2012. This beautiful vessel provides two internal layout options, with the owner’s cabin situated either aft or forward, plus 3 futher guest cabins.

Swan 90 superyacht DSK Pioneer Investment Credit RolexCarlo Borlenghi

17th Rolex Swan Cup, September 10-16, 2012

June 21, 2012

Running in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo from September 10 to 16, the 17th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, hosted by prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, will bring the most amazing meeting of the spectacular Nautor’s Swan yachts.

Vladimir Liubomirov Chairman of the Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg  with Skipper Tomasso Chieffi © Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg 2012

Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg begins the 2012 campaign for the Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec

April 17, 2012

The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg has announced the launch of the new campaign for the Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec by Nautor’s Swan.

 Rolex Swan Opening Reception at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (c) Rolex & Carlo Borlenghi (Rolex Swan Cup 2010)

Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – Entries Open

February 15, 2012

Entries for the Rolex Swan Cup 2012 are now officially open.  The Rolex Swan Cup has been held every two years since 1984, and is a world famous yacht racing regatta that sits at the pinnacle of the Nautor’s Swan calendar attracting Swan sailing yachts from the across globe to congregate for seven days of…

Positive Start to 2012 for Nautor's Swan © Nautor's Swan

Nautor’s Swan enjoys a positive start to 2012 with 6 new yacht orders.

February 03, 2012

Nautor’s Swan, manufacturers of luxury yachts, has started 2012 on an incredibly positive note.  Following on from the success of the final quarter of 2011, they have finalised six new orders for Swan yachts due for delivery during 2012 and early 2013. The six new orders are made up of one Swan 80 sailing yacht,…

The mistral blowing strong in Porto Cervo - Photo credit Rolex  Carlo Borlenghi

Rolex Swan Cup: Mistral cancels final race day

September 19, 2010

The standings for the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia were left unchanged from Friday’s finishes. In the Maxi Class A, Danilo Salsi’s Swan 90 DSK Pioneer Investment (ITA) led. In Grand Prix Class B, Piet Hein Baker’s Silveren Swaen (NED), a Swan 53, ended the week first. In the Sparkman & Stephens Class C, Peter Simon’s Swan 65 Monsoon Jaguar(GBR) won and in the ClubSwan 42 Class, it was Enrico Scerni on Kora 4(ITA) who repeated his win of 2008.

BETTER THAN  yacht at Rolex Swan Cup 2010 - Image credit to Carlo Borlenghi

Rolex Swan Cup – Summary of the Day

September 16, 2010

Summary of the day at the Rolex Swan Cup 2010.

KORA 4 yacht at the Rolex Swan Cup 2010 - Photo credit to Carlo Borlenghi for Rolex

2010 Rolex Swan Cup regatta summary of the day

September 15, 2010

Update on the second day of racing at the 2010 Rolex Swan Cup regatta.

sailing yacht EMMA Swan 60 - Image credit to Carlo Borlenghi - Rolex

Frustrating start at the Rolex Swan Cup

September 14, 2010

For the 92 yachts at the dock in Porto Cervo it was a frustrating start to a promising week of racing in the Rolex Swan Cup. The yachts were held at the dock for four hours waiting for the breeze and, more importantly, the seas to abate.

Crews finishing measurements and inspectations - Image credit to Carlo Borlenghi - Rolex

Rolex Swan Cup 2010 starts tomorrow

September 13, 2010

Rolex Swan Cup will start tomorrow 15th of September 2010 and will run through to 19th September with ninety-two Swans competing. The race also includes the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.

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