Another first time for ClubSwan Racing One Design series, after the successful event in Bonifacio, Corsica, less than a month ago, the Swan Sardinia Challenge is set to take place in the stunning coastal city of Alghero, in the north of Sardinia, Italy.
This prestigious event marks the third leg of The Nations League 2024, dedicated to Nautor Swan’s one design classes. With the strong commitment of local organizers, this event promises to be a highlight of the sailing calendar, and it surely is highly anticipated by ClubSwan owners, constantly looking for the adrenaline, the glamour and great conditions they are used to find with the Swan regattas.
The competition will feature 11 ClubSwan 50s, the same fleet that competed in Bonifacio, and 8 ClubSwan 36s, with a new entry from Brazilian owner Alexandre Luiz Santos Leal. In total, 19 boats will compete, showcasing sailors from all over the world, representing 24 nations.
The Swan Sardinia Challenge, an event promoted by the support of Regione Sardegna, Assessorato del Turismo, Artigianato e Commercio, it is made possible thanks to Comune di Alghero, Fondazione Alghero, Consorzio Porto di Alghero, dello Yacht Club Alghero and della Lega Navale Italiana Alghero.
The Swan Sardinia Challenge, with the racing, stunning landscape, social events and ClubSwan renowned camaraderie, will also see ClubSwan 50 Cuordileone sporting on its mainsail the logo of Corri la Vita, a Florence based association that started in 2003 to help women affected by breast cancer and funds projects related to prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. Another health-related project present in Alghero will be Una Vela per il Cuore, a campaign touring Italy conducting screenings in ports with echocardiograms to support the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. CardioTeam with a medical equipe will be available for the participants of The Nations League.
These and other initiatives show how ClubSwan Racing events are evolving into dynamic platforms creating meaningful connections.
The Swan Sardinia Challenge is made possible thanks to the support of The Nations League main partners, Porsche Italia, Rolex, Randstad and Banor, with the technical sponsors, QuantumSails, North Sails, Doyle Sails, Garmin, Sailmon, B&G, Gottifredi Maffioli, AON, Ethimo and Ferrari Trento.
