Regatta

Welcome to the
Swan Archipelago
Regatta
Sandhamn, Stockholm August 14–16, 2015
Welcome to the
Swan Archipelago
Regatta
Once again Club Swan Sweden will host the yearly Swan
Event and Regatta in Scandinavia. This summer it will take
place at the beautiful island of Sandhamn, Swedens sailing
hub, at the edge of the Stockholm Archipelago.
Here Swan owners will again have the opportunity to
meet, socialize, exchange ideas and compete on the blue
water outside Sandhamn and appoint the fastest Swan.
The traditional regatta dinner will be held at the
Seglarhotellet Restaurant.
Sandhamn is a historical place situated in the outer archipelago. In the
17th century it became an important place for piloting and custom for
boat traffic into Stockholm and houses were built for housing the officials.
Agriculture, fishing and hunting were other occupations at that time.
A hundred years later it became a popular place for summer vacationers
and many of the old houses are still standing. The island has a public
road that runs from the harbour to the beach Trouville. Between the old
houses and sheds there are only well-trodden steps.
With its unique position the island is a paradise to those who want to
enjoy a living archipelago with bare rocks and white sandy beaches.
Its harbour is full of life with restaurants, bars, hotels and shops.
But leaving the harbour area behind, you will find extensive walking
paths along the beaches and the windswept pine forest.
Sandhamn Marina/Guest Harbor
Discover the island for yourself – take a walk along the beach, visit the
island’s archipelago museum or challenge your crew to a game of mini-golf.
You can also treat yourself to lazy days in the sun on the beach or a
relaxing SPA-treatment and later in the evening experience the island’s
pulsating nightlife in one of Sandhamn’s many bars.
But most of all, Sandhamn is the sailing centre of eastern Sweden and its
regatta metropolis. KSSS (Kungliga Svenska Segelsällskapet) founded in
1830, has played a big role here since then and still offers unique possibilities
for ocean racing. The best setting for this year Swan Regatta.
Public communication, ferry and bus, runs frequently should you or
your crew need to arrive from Stockholm or nearby. There are a number
of possibilities for sleeping accommodations from B&B to Hotels.
Most welcome to this year Swan Event, to join new and old friends in the
beautiful surrounding of Sandhamn.
//Club Swan Sweden
Jan-Olof Ohlander, Kerstin Graffman, Kristoffer Wendelin,
Örjan Sjöberg, Mats Bergryd och Wilfred Simonsen
Sailing Instructions
Sailing instructions for the Swan Archipelago Regatta in Sandhamn,
August 15, 2015. Below please find extract of the sailing instructions.
Complete instruction will be sent to the competitors after application.
Regatta
The regatta will consist of one race on Saturday 15/8. A close to coast
race, distance estimated to 13-24 M depending on weather condition.
The actual route selected for race will be announced at the earliest at
01.00 on the racing day.
Rules
The race is performed in accordance with Rules of Sailing as presented
by the Racing Rules (KSR). The race is arranged as an internal club
competition where only club members participate.
Organizer: Club Swan Sweden
Racing leaders: KSSS, Magnus Woxen
Certificates and racing guide
All Swan boats are racing in the same class using the SRS certificate as a
yardstick. The SRS certificate should not be older than February 2013 and
must be sent to the race committee not later than two weeks before start.
Club Swan Sweden can assist Swanowners to fill in the SRS Certificate
if needed. However the Swanowners shall verify that the boat complies
with the information given in the certificate and that no changes which
may affect the relevance of the certificate have been performed.
Racing area
Final route chosen for the race will be depending on the weather
conditions. Most likely the start and finish will be from the KSSS starting
point (small cottage east of Sandhamn on your port side going east).
Time schedule
Friday 14/8 18.00-20.00
Saturday 15/8 08.00-09.00
Saturday 15/8 09.00
Saturday 15/810.30
Regatta Office open for registration
Regatta Office open for registration
Skippers meeting
Start
Agenda
Friday, August 14
18.00-20.00 (pm)
20.00 (pm)
Registration
Opening ceremony – reception with drinks
- Welcome address
- Practical information of arrangements
- Presentation of participating crews
Saturday, August 15
08.00-09.00 (am)
09.00
10.30
15.00 (approx.)
17.00
19.00
20.00
Registration
Skippers meeting
Start Race
Finish Race
Sauna, beer/soft drinks
Reception at the docks, drinks. Day`s review.
Regatta Dinner at Seglarhotellets Restaurant.
- Price ceremony
- Dance
Sunday, August 16
10.00
12:00 (approx.)
Closing ceremony
- Reception
- Distribution of plaques to participating boats
End of The Swan Archipelago Regatta 2015.
To sign up
1. By May 1
Send E-Mail to clubswan.sweden@hotmail.se May 1, at the latest.
Pay the regatta fee, 1900 SEK/boat (€225) May 1, at the latest.
In e-mail please clearly mark:
- Name, postal address, e-mail and cellphone number (for SMS).
- Type of Swan Yacht, name, beam, draft, VHF call sign, SRS rating.
2. By July 15
Pay the participant fee July 15, at the latest.
Summarize as below, number of participants, names and age.
- Adult, 18 years and older: SEK 700/person (€85)
- Youth, 13-17 years: SEK 500/person (€60)
- Children, 12 years and younger: SEK 250/person (€30)
If child does not participate in meals, no fee is charged.
Payment
Club Swan Sweden account at SEB no. 5374-1044024.
International payment info:
IBAN no. SE6550000000053741044024 BIC ESSESESS
(Do not forget your name on payment/transfer)
Any questions? Write to clubswan.sweden@hotmail.se
We hope for beautiful days and exiting sailing event.