A clean, efficient and relatively simple cockpit layout is one of the ClubSwan 28’s key features
ClubSwan 28
it was carefully crafted by Juan Kouyoumdjian with the aim of producing a complete user-friendly package for passionate sailors seeking close high- performance racing. The sailplan is optimised for varied conditions, with an emphasis on the medium to light winds. It therefore has a large rig, with a displacement of only 1200kg. At the same time, a relatively narrow
beam of 2.5m keeps wetted surface area low to further boost light airs performance. This, combined with the light displacement and a lifting keel, also makes it possible to tow the boat by road, which can reduce the cost of moving it between venues, while also facilitating
The ClubSwan 28 is designed to be raced by a crew of five
logistics. In less and three hours the boat is ready to sail. The carbonmast with no backstay is a
perfect example of the drive for simplicity, yet there’s a hydraulic systemfor quick rig tension adjustment, while an innovative shroud configuration synchronisesmast bend and headstay tension. The boat wardrobe foresees five sails for the season (onemain, two jibs and two kites); whilst in the following seasons, class rules limit the purchase to only three new sails. Deck layout prioritises both efficiency
and safety, with a clean cockpit, recessed foredeck and full kite retrieval system that will enable crews to douse the spinnaker at the last moment, while minimising the risk of making a mistake.
LOA (including sprit) 10.7m LWL 8.5m Beam 2.5m Draught 1.8m Displacement 1,200kg Upwind sail area 49m² Mainsail 30.5m² Foretriangle 18.5m² Asymmetric spinnaker 70m²
The first boat is already on the water
and a further eight are scheduled to be completed by the start of next season. The debut event for the class will be the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia in September 2024. Longer term, the vision is to create an international class with fleets across the world, including North America and Asia. Both the ClubSwan 28 and ClubSwan
43 clearly benefit fromNautor’s huge expertise at creating successful one designs and its firmly-established professionallymanaged Swan One Design Circuit. No other brand comes close in Nautor’s ability – and sheermarket presence – to create phenomenally successful new one design classes in today’s increasingly crowded regatta scene. However, in both cases a bigger draw for
Like all yachts in the current ClubSwan range, the new 28 has been designed and optimised by Juan K
some ownersmay be the optional turn-key package ClubSwan Racing offers. ‘We have a full concierge teamfor all the ClubSwan yachts,’ explainsMichetti. ‘So overseas owners coming can just let us know when they want the boat in the water and what their next regatta is.We then have a 360 degree care package taking in transport, rigging, splashing and boatmaintenance tomake it a headache-free project. ‘It's available for all our classes. With
the ClubSwan 36, roughly half the boats at any regatta are fully managed by ClubSwan Racing, including spare parts and maintenance. This is a very important factor for some owners, especially those who live around the world and are therefore not available to organise looking after the boat. So we do that, including the transport, with a super professional and skilled team.’
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