Swan 65

Swan 65, Sparkman & Stephens for Nautor
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A large ocean racer that won the first crewed round-the-world race, the Whitbread Round the World Race.

The Mexican sailor Ramón Carlin won the 1973–74 Whitbread in his Swan 65 Sayula II with a crew made up mostly of family and friends. The boat became a classic among ocean sailors.

Materials: Fibreglass, teak; ketch or sloop

Manufacture: Built by Nautor in Jakobstad.

The long, low hull with teak deck.

The low coachroof with its characteristic windows.