The Finnish shipyard Swan, founded in 1966, has always been renowned for the quality and robustness of its yachts. Long adept at classic, timeless designs, the manufacturer has completely renewed itself over the last ten years, in particular with the launch of its ClubSwan range, which until now has included five models from 36 to 125 feet. The presentation of a small one-design, just 28 feet long, therefore comes as quite a surprise, all the more so as architect Juan Kouyoumdjian and Swan’s design team have prioritized ease of maneuvering, launch and transport over pure performance. Nevertheless, the hull displays remarkable potential, with its inverted bow and deck sheer, 2 m retractable bowsprit and pronounced step. The hydraulically-adjustable carbon rig is backstay-free. The ClubSwan 28 can be crewed by 4 or 5 people, who will manage the four sails on board – mainsail, jib, gennaker and asymmetric spinnaker. nautorswan.com
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