The Swan 45 was designed by
German Frers
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and built by
Nautor's Swan
Oy Nautor AB is a Finnish producer of luxury sailing yachts, based in Jakobstad. It is known for its ''Nautor's Swan'' range of yachts models. The company was founded in 1966 by Pekka Koskenkylä.
The designers
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and first launched in 2002. The class is recognised by the
International Sailing Federation in November 2005 and continues to race around the world with 51 built before the model was discontinued in 2010.
Events
Class World Championships
ORC Offshore Team Racing World Championships
The Swan 45 was used as one of the class within this even in 2004, 2006 and 2008 edition.
Swan Nations Cup
A brand event competing for a "Nations Trophy" the event also commonly incorporates the classes own World Championship.
Newport - Bermuda Race
2004 - "Alliance" - St. Davids Lighthouse Trophy winner - Skipper Dominick Porco
External links
Official Swan 45 Class Association Website ISAF Swan 45 Microsite Website ISAF HomepageGerman Frers Official WebsiteNautor Swan
References
{{Classes of World Sailing
Classes of World Sailing
Sailing yachts
Keelboats
2000s sailboat type designs
Sailboat type designs by Germán Frers
Sailboat types built by Nautor Swan