Nautor Swan is enhancing its portfolio with the introduction of the ClubSwan 43, bolstering its well-established Swan One Design Circuit and leveraging the significant presence of ClubSwan Yachts in renowned regattas. Crafted by the acclaimed Juan Kouyoumdjian, the ClubSwan 43 epitomizes the pinnacle of contemporary yacht design, seamlessly blending the attributes of a high-performance racer capable of competing in prestigious global races with the flexibility to deliver a sport-cruising experience.
In this groundbreaking endeavor, Nautor Swan collaborates with esteemed professionals, including Pure Design & Engineering for the engineering aspect and Lucio Micheletti, from Micheletti+Partners, for the interior design. Embracing Nautor’s expertise in the One Design realm, the yacht is conceived as a comprehensive package, complete with a professionally managed Class.
This design ethos enables participation in dedicated circuits like The Nations League and the Swan One Design Worlds. Furthermore, the ClubSwan 43 is engineered to excel under ORC Cat. B regulations, ensuring competitiveness in prominent rating regattas worldwide, thus offering a diverse array of racing opportunities for discerning owners.
Designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, the ClubSwan 43 project is the cutting edge of contemporary yacht design, she has been conceived as the perfect crossover: a full racer able of competing in the most captivating races worldwide and with the possibility to offer a ‘sport-cruising’ experience. “The ClubSwan 43 is the best of the two worlds, a pure racer with a stylish and elegant interior design.” Says Juan K, Naval Architect. “It would be thrilling to watch her competing as in real time and rating races.”
The lamination of the hull has started in June, while the yacht will be ready to début at Palmavela that year, with four to five boats participating to the Rolex Swan Cup 2024.
The interior design has been envisioned by studying the needs of Owners considering this model and combines practicality and comfort for both racing and cruising modes.
Lucio Micheletti speaking about the project said: “With the new ClubSwan 43 we introduced new green materials, playing not only on style, but working on the project’s environmental impact with a constant desire to discover new elements from research and innovation.“
ClubSwan 43 specs
Hull LOA (incl. bowsprit): 14.56 m – 47.8 ft
Hull construction length: 13.10 m – 43.0 ft
Hull LWL: 13.10 m – 43.0 ft
Beam max: 4.25 m – 14.0 ft
Draught (empty): 2.40 m – 7.8 ft
Displacement (empty): 7050 kg – 15542 lbs
Engine Yanmar: 40 hp
Total sail area: 118.2 mq – 1272 sq.ft
Fore triangle: 45.5 mq – 490 sq.ft
Main sail: 72.7 mq – 782 sq.ft
Asymmetric spinnaker: 174 mq – 1873 sq.ft
Fuel: 140 l – 37 US gal
Fresh water: 300 l – 79.2 US gal
Black water: 60 l – 15.9 US gal