The Nations League – Swan Bonifacio Challenge, May 28 – June 01, Bonifacio (FRA)

The first edition of the Swan Bonifacio Challenge, part of The Nations League circuit reserved for the Swan One Design classes, concluded after five days of great sailing and social activities. The Corsican event represented the second stage of the season for the ClubSwan 36, while it was the first of the year for the larger ClubSwan 50, following the warm-up in April at Marina di Scarlino.

The Mistral wind, along with the warm welcome from the city of Bonifacio and the friendly atmosphere among owners and crews on land, was the main feature of the regatta. It is here, in the Strait of Bonifacio, that the wind truly shows its best. After a first day with three very technical and well-received races by both fleets, where the best of the week already stood out, a day followed with increasing Mistral winds and a single race with wind speeds from 16 to 20 knots. This was followed by a forced stop yesterday due to formed waves and wind over 25 knots, and a final race today with powerful conditions, with Mistral winds around 20 knots and waves. The conditions were certainly not easy, but some crews in both fleets stood out for their skill in handling their boats, expertly taming them among the waves and gusts, choosing the right sides even after not always perfect starts. We are talking about the winners, the Italian Cuordileone in ClubSwan 36 and the German Hatari in ClubSwan 50

Antigua Sailing Week 2024, April 27 – May 3

Swan 58-006 Wavewalker, owned by Woody and Carolyn Cullen, achieved remarkable success at the 55^th edition of Antigua Sailing Week. They won the Curtain Bluff Trophy and the Ricochet Trophy for the best American yacht in the CSA 1 class.

On top of that, Wavewalker triumphed in the Round Antigua Race in their class and was honoured as the best Swan in the regatta.

Tre Golfi Sailing Week, May 9 – 23, Napoli – Sorrento (ITA)

Shirlaf, Giuseppe Puttini’s 48-year-old Swan 65 ketch, clinched victory in the IMA MAXI EUROPEANS fleet at the 69th Regata dei Tre Golfi! Despite a tough race with repeated hold-ups and a severe storm, the smaller boats enjoyed continuous breeze, allowing Shirlaf to dominate.

Great result also for ClubSwan 42 Selene-Alifax which took first place in the ORC class and placed 3^rd in the ORC Mediterranean Championship 2024.

151 Miglia, May 30 – June 1, Pisa/Livorno- Punta Ala (ITA)

The 15^th edition of 151 Miglia saw great results for the Swan yachts participating: Swan 45 THETIS got 2nd place ORC overall and 1st ORC A, while Swan 45 MISS K CHECKMATE got 3rd ORC overall and 2nd ORC A.

Trofeo Conde de Godò, May 29 – June 2, Barcelona (ESP)

The ClubSwan42 boats positined themselves on the higher level of the rank in ORC 0-1 class: the German boat Elena Nova, helmed by Christian Plump, was first, followed by Katarina II, and in the fourth place was Seabery Maramigo.

Swan Mediterranean/Maxi Series 2024 – Loro Piana Giraglia, June 7-15, Genoa/St. Tropez (ITA/FRA)

Eleven Swan yachts are ready to compete in the 71^st edition of the Giraglia, one of the most prestigious and ancient regattas in the Mediterranean.

The Loro Piana Giraglia 2024 will include four days of inshore races in Saint-Tropez, from Saturday, June 8, to Tuesday, June 11, and the start of the 241 nm offshore race (Saint-Tropez – Giraglia – Genoa) is on Wednesday, June 12.