Design
The ClubSwan 43 is a crossover boat conceived for both one design and handicap racing – and also as a sporty cruiser
ClubSwan 43
LOA (including sprit) 14.56m LWL 13.10m Beam 4.25m Draught 2.40m Displacement 7,700kg Upwind sail area 118.2m² Mainsail 72.7m² Foretriangle 45.5m² Asymmetric spinnaker 174m²
under the ORC and IRC rating rules, while the stylish and elegant interiormakes for a viable sporty cruiser for vacations of up to a couple of weeks. This is a deliberate move by Nautor to bring back desirable habits of the past, where familiesmight, for instance, compete in a week of intense racing before relaxing the following week on a cruise with family and friends. Two configurations are offered for
racing, with the one-design having a large square top mainsail and asymmetric spinnakers. The ORC optimised sail plan has a pin-head main and adds symmetric kites to the inventory to maximise the yacht’s competitiveness in Category A. Carbon spars are part of the standard
inventory, while impressively tight sheeting angles help to maximise VMG upwind. The hull form has moderate beam by today’s standards, with marked flare above the waterline, especially aft. This significantly boosts light airs performance through minimising wetted surface area and will be a key to the design’s success on the racecourse. When considering the world’s most
iconic 600-mile offshore races, it’s easy to allow heavy weather abilities to dominate one’s thinking. However, statistics tell a different story. Even in areas noted for stronger winds such as the English Channel, on average in mid-summer the breeze is below 10kts for half the time. Excellent performance in light and moderate conditions is therefore a pre-requisite for success. Of course, it’s also vital to be prepared for the other end of the spectrum, as the
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last two Rolex Fastnet races have clearly demonstrated. When they do meet properly challenging conditions, ClubSwan 43 owners can be reassured of Nautor’s renowned quality, backed by input from some of the world’s top structural engineers. They will also benefit from a hull form that rapidly builds stability as heel angle increases and the distinct chines high in the topsides aft become immersed. The hull and deck are built of vacuum
‘The hull form boosts performance in light airs’
infused vinylester with strategic carbon reinforcement. Construction is at Nautor’s new-state-of-the art BTC facility in Pietarsaari in Finland, the home of Swan, but, as with all ClubSwan projects, it benefits from input from an international team that represents the best in the world in their respective fields. Key figures include Juan Kouyoumdjian, responsible for naval architecture and performance analysis, plus Pure Design and Engineering for the structural engineering, and Micheletti, Micheletti+Partners for the interior design. Both the concept
and execution of the
interior are also informed by extensive consultation with prospective owners. The result is a three-cabin, single head layout that’s semi open plan to the forepeak. This should provide ample sail stowage space when racing, as well as enough privacy
and roomfor personal kit for short holiday cruises,making the ClubSwan 43 and extremely attractive dual purpose boat. ‘It’s an exceptionally remarkable yacht, optimised for both IRC and ORC, delivering mixed fleet competitiveness until a local One Design fleet is established’ explains Michetti. ‘For example, you could go to Newport, Rhode Island, do the ORC worlds there and it would be very competitive. And there will be people who say “let's buy it and race in ORC until the one design becomes established here”.’
ClubSwan 28 The smaller design launches on a big wave of interest for inshore racing in small, very fast and very exciting boats that offer a simple format without compromising the adrenaline factor. The ClubSwan 28 is intended for teams of four to five and is the smallest model ever produced by Nautor. Yet it still extolls all the virtues that make the ClubSwan formula so enticing for passionate sailors. As such it marks an exciting new chapter in the long running ClubSwan story. ‘With the CS28 we were looking to have
sporty boat without compromising the easy handling and to have the smallest Swan ever built, as the entry to the Swan world,’ says Michetti. ‘We also have a very impressive project to support young sailors in the class.’ As with the other yachts in this stable,
The ClubSwan 43 has a full cruising interior
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