Club Swan Gears Up for an Exciting 2025 Racing Season

The upcoming 2025 ClubSwan racing season promises a thrilling calendar of events for both one-design and rating categories. From technical windward-leeward courses to relaxed coastal and offshore regattas, the season is set to showcase the versatility and competitive spirit of the Swan fleet.

Giovanni Pomati, CEO of Nautor Swan, reflects on the new season: “I’m excited to launch another dynamic racing year. Our aim extends beyond performance – we want to nurture a community where competition is complemented by camaraderie and mutual respect. The 2025 racing calendar is a testament to the unity sailing fosters, and we look forward to seeing these values in action throughout the season.”

Key Events of the 2025 Season

1.Swan One Design World Championship

Porto Cervo (17-21 June)

Hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, this championship will bring together the ClubSwan 28, 36, 42 and 50 classes. Porto Cervo, long considered a “home port” for the Swan fleet, offers ideal sailing conditions along Sardinia’s stunning northern coastline.

2. The Nations Trophy

St. Tropez (8-12 October)

A highlight of the season, The Nations Trophy is a biennial event fostering friendly competition between countries. This year introduces a new element: Swan yachts in rating categories can now join the race, expanding participation and raising the stakes for national pride.

3. Swan Bonifacio Challenge

Corsica (10-13 April)

Opening the 2025 Nations League circuit, this event will gather all four ClubSwan classes in the picturesque setting of Bonifacio. With its dramatic coastline and competitive spirit, the Challenge promises a spectacular start to the season.

4. Copa del Rey MAPFRE

Palma de Mallorca (26 July – 2 August)

One of the most iconic regattas in the Mediterranean, this event blends intense on-water action with vibrant social events. ClubSwan classes will compete alongside other racing yachts, making it a diverse and lively competition.

5. Swan Tuscany Challenge & Swan OD Europeans

Scarlino (16-20 September)

The Nautor Swan Global Service facilities in Scarlino will host this major Nations League event, bringing together the European One Design fleet in a location known for world-class sailing and hospitality.

6. Swan Asian Regatta

Japan (7-9 November)

The season concludes with the Swan Asian Regatta at the Riviera Zushi Marina in Japan, offering a grand finale for the global Swan racing community.

The Rise of the ClubSwan 28

The 2025 season also marks the competitive debut of the ClubSwan 28 in the United States. This new addition to the one-design fleet recently impressed at its international premiere during the Primo Cup-UBS Trophy in Monaco. In a closely fought contest, Hatari, owned by Marcus Brenneke, emerged victorious after a dramatic tie-breaker.

Brenneke, owner of this ClubSwan 50 world champion Hatari, praised the new vessel: “The ClubSwan 28 is more like dinghy sailing – intense and agile. We improved quickly and matched the pace of more experienced teams.”

A Season of Innovation and Tradition

Federico Michetti, Head of Sport Activities at Nautor Swan, is enthusiastic about the months ahead: “An extraordinary and intense season awaits us. With new owners joining our community and the arrival of the ClubSwan 28 and ClubSwan 43, the competition will be fierce and the camaraderie even stronger.”

As ClubSwan embarks on another action-packed season, the 2025 calendar reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering world-class racing while fostering a sense of community and shared passion for the sea.

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