Welcome to the Swan Archipelago Sandhamn, Stockholm August 14 16, 2015
Welcome to the Swan Archipelago Once again Club Swan Sweden will host the yearly Swan Event and 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. 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 in Sandhamn, August 15, 2015. Below please find extract of the sailing instructions. Complete instruction will be sent to the competitors after application. 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 Office open for registration Saturday 15/8 08.00-09.00 Office open for registration Saturday 15/8 09.00 Skippers meeting Saturday 15/8 10.30 Start
Agenda Friday, August 14 18.00-20.00 (pm) Registration 20.00 (pm) Opening ceremony reception with drinks - Welcome address - Practical information of arrangements - Presentation of participating crews Saturday, August 15 08.00-09.00 (am) Registration 09.00 Skippers meeting 10.30 Start Race 15.00 (approx.) Finish Race 17.00 Sauna, beer/soft drinks 19.00 Reception at the docks, drinks. Day`s review. 20.00 Dinner at Seglarhotellets Restaurant. - Price ceremony - Dance Sunday, August 16 10.00 Closing ceremony - Reception - Distribution of plaques to participating boats 12:00 (approx.) End of The Swan Archipelago 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.