boot Düsseldorf 2019 debut: Leonardo-Yachts Eagle 37 daysailer is a real eye-catcher on the water The excitingly beautiful, classic lines are the trademark of Leonardo-Yachts’ exclusive Daysailers in Holland. This year the Leonardo-Yachts Eagle 37 (Length: 11.15 m; beam: 2.60 m; draught: 1.25 m; engine: Volvo D1-13 12 hp sail drive) is presented … Read more
International water sports industry celebrates best yachts and powerboats of the year at boot 2019. The Düsseldorf International Boat Show is considered to be one of the world’s premier boat shows and a benchmark for nautical industry. Nineteen yachts in five categories had the chance to win the coveted “European Yacht of the Year … Read more
It is a classic test of seamanship for professional and amateur sailors alike. Renowned American yachtsman Ted Turner referred to Rolex Middle Sea Race as “the most beautiful racecourse in the world”, a view endorsed by countryman and race legend George David. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Middle Sea … Read more
Oceania Cruises Reveals All-New Owner’s Suites Furnished Exclusively With Ralph Lauren Home. The new Owner’s Suites will debut on Riviera cruise ship in April 2019 and Marina in May 2020.
The Living Room in the re-designed Owner’s Suite onboard Marina and Riviera; photos: http://oceaniacruises.com
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line unveiled the first of many exciting enhancements coming to the line’s acclaimed 1,250-guest ships Marina and Riviera: an altogether new generation of Owner’s Suites furnished exclusively with Ralph Lauren Home.
Utilizing fabrics such as the “super yacht stripe” and signature pieces such as the Clivedon carved chairs and Pall Mall cocktail table, the Owner’s Suites aboard Marina and Riviera capture the joy of travel
Designed by Los Angeles based Trevor R. Howells Interior Design, the Owner’s Suites “reflect Ralph Lauren’s appreciation for sailing, Hollywood glamour and timeless, classical beauty.”
Cruise traveleres will enter through the foyer with a limestone and black cabochon inset floor, walls of inset Georgian wood paneling, and a mahogany and quartzite bar. Spacious and airy, this grand room features dramatic sea-views from floor-to-ceiling windows dressed with Ralph Lauren Grimaldi-weave sail fabric, along with a self-playing ebony piano that provides the perfect interlude for in-suite entertaining.
The Master Bedroom in the re-designed Owner’s Suite onboard Marina and Riviera; photos: http://oceaniacruises.com
The elegant living room is anchored by a new saddle-suede sectional sofa accented with deep navy cushions and accompanied by a mahogany Lounge Moderne chair upholstered in navy and white Super-Yacht Stripe.
The centerpiece of the dining room is the Mayfair dining table with a new Barrett Knurled chandelier overhead. The master suite, which is an entire retreat unto itself, has taken on an entirely new persona with a new Cote D’Azur king- size bed, elegant Mayfair Bergere side chairs upholstered in Sutton Suede Doe and dramatic nickel-trimmed lighting accents. Finally, the wraparound teak verandas feature stylish pieces that were custom-crafted by Ralph Lauren Home for Oceania Cruises.
The Grand Foyer in the re-designed Owner’s Suite onboard Marina and Riviera; photos: http://oceaniacruises.com
This year again, on saturday October 20, Venice will be hosting the Venice Hospitality Challenge 2018, the only regatta in the world that takes place on the inner canals of a city. The luxury sailing event promises to be once again very spectacular, with the participation of twelve Maxi Yachts which have signed great … Read more
From the America’s Cup to the Olympics via the Volvo Ocean Race, sailing is redefining itself.
Club Swan 36; photos: clubswan36.com
Nautor’s Swan and Argentinean naval designer Juan Kouyoumdjian launched ClubSwan 36 – a statement boat delivering something exceptional and innovative. According to its designer, ClubSwan 36 offers a style of sailboat racing that combines performance and innovation within an environment of traditional, close contact sailing, all the while remaining accessible to amateur.
According to Juan Kouyoumdjian, “The ClubSwan 36 should be regarded as a big dinghy, more so than a smaller version of a big yacht such as a TP52 or Maxi 72. Combining a very light configuration, a very versatile rig and a curved foil allows for the boat to have several modes of sailing depending on the conditions. From achieving negative leeway upwind to skimming, foil-assisted off the wind, this boat has all the tools required to provide an avid racing sailor the feelings and emotions of yacht racing at its best“.
Club Swan 36; photos: clubswan36.com
Impressive technical parameters
Looking beneath the gloss, the technical prowess of the ClubSwan 36 is apparent: flush deck, open cockpit and retractable bowsprit; chamfered bow to lower CG and to cut aero drag and weight; the transverse sliding C-foil, offering side force and lift in varying degrees depending on the angle of heel; and, the “soft” carbon rig providing a myriad of tuning opportunities.
The ClubSwan 36 C-foil is symmetrical, residing in an unobtrusive, internal trunk. With the boat weighing 2.5 tonnes, it is going to be very fast downwind. Upwind the foil will efficiently create side-force turning the keel fin into just a bulb holder. And, the drag downwind will be minimal.
The C-foil is deployed using a block-and-tackle system. Downwind it becomes a central component in determining optimal trim. Generating some side force when the boat is heeled means it is a boat that responds positively to heeling downwind. This has advantages in getting the twin rudders in line with the water flow.
While the foil will cause most heads to turn, the more interesting aspect is probably the rig. The mast has only one set of spreaders to allow more flexibility and a wider range of tuning options. It is deck-stepped and setting the rake will be a critical component of both upwind and downwind sailing. The position of the mast base is adjustable to change the mast’s behaviour when runners are loaded. The shroud bases are further forward than one might normally expect and the mainsail is a key element in the structure.
Club Swan 36; photos: clubswan36.com
All in all, the rig is where the fusion between dinghy and keelboat sailing is clearest. In light winds the sails can be deepened to increase power; in a breeze, the sails can be flattened to depower. It is a mast that encourages experimentation and will appeal to the technically minded.
The ClubSwan 36 class rules are in development, but one principle central to all Swan One Designs has been settled from the outset. This is a strict amateur Owner/Driver class with a maximum of 50% the crew being professionals. The aim being to encourage the virtues of Corinthian sailing.
When addressing the project, Enrico Chieffi, Vice President of Nautor’s Swan, past Olympian and former Star World Champion, is quick to emphasise that the ClubSwan 36 holds true to the longstanding philosophy of the established boat-building brand: “We have always been about delivering the very best possible sailing experience to our owners. Combining our considerable skill in building seaworthy yachts with the elegance and design flair of the moment. Incorporating new materials and technology that enhance the sensation of time afloat. Introducing innovations that change the way the industry thinks. The ClubSwan 36 covers all these and will be a fabulous addition to the Nautor’s Swan range and, in particular, the ClubSwan division.”
Leonardo Ferragamo, Chairman of Nautor’s Swan, is another enthusiastic proponent of the project and has been ever since the concept was first put forward: “We are always looking to open the world of Nautor’s Swan and the ClubSwan soul to an ever-larger audience and especially to the next generation of sailors. 52 years after the launch of the first Swan model, Nautor is introducing a fifth one design class: the ClubSwan 36.”
Club Swan 36; photos: clubswan36.com
Core place within ClubSwan and Swan One Design
The ClubSwan 36 offers more than great sailing. It is a direct route into one of the best clubs in the yachting world, immediately opening the door to the ClubSwan family and Swan One Design racing programme. As early as 2019, it will form a part of The Nations Trophy Leagues anticipated for the Mediterranean and the Baltic, plus The Nations Trophy itself scheduled for October in Palma. Ferragamo again, “The great success of the first edition of The Nations Trophy in Palma de Mallorca confirmed a new era for Nautor’s Swan’s racing soul. Next year, we will have a fleet of ClubSwan 36s racing in The Nations Trophy 2019, we will organize lots of events in the Med and we will create a circuit in the Baltic.”
