3 August 2014
The second Gazprom Swan 60 World Championship will take place between 2 – 9 August 2014 during the Regatta Copa del Rey Mapfre in Palma, Spain.
This will be the first time the Gazprom Swan 60 Class have competed in Palma, after the inaugural World Championship took place in Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK in 2013. The first edition of the World Championship saw Swan 60 Bronenosec crowned as the 2013 World Champions and presented with a unique Asprey crafted trophy.
Valery Golubev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee commented; “I was delighted for Vladimir Liubomirov and his team on-board Bronenosec, the 2013 Gazprom Swan 60 World Champions won with style and professionalism – two attributes we share closely with the team and with Nautor’s Swan.”
In 2014 the Gazprom Swan 60 Class will descend on the Spanish island for a week of racing in the stunning Mediterranean waters. Seven Swan 60’s will take part, with teams coming from three different continents to compete. We will see crews from Russia, Germany, Denmark, and the USA as well as the new Swan 60 team from China.
The World Championship will take part alongside the 33rd edition of the Copa del Rey Regatta. Along with the glamorous location, relaxed programme and scenic racing, the Organising Authority, Real Club Nautico Palma and the Real Federation Espanola de Vela will provide ample social events for the owners and crew to enjoy in the evenings.
You can visit the Regatta Copa Del Rey Mapfre race website for more information.
Saturday 2nd August
09:00 – 20:00 : Entries and registration confirmation
Sunday 3rd August
09:00 – 20:00 : Entries and registration confirmation
Monday 4th August
13:00 : Races
Tuesday 5th August
13:00 : Races
Wednesday 6th August
13:00 : Coastal Races
Thursday 7th August
13:00 : Races
Friday 8th August
13:00 : Races
Saturday 9th August
13:00 : Races
Seven Swan 60 yachts will take part in the Gazprom Swan 60 World Championship this year.
See entry list below:
Windward – Mr Fan, CHN
Vertical Smile – Peter Lerbrandt, DEN
SGM – German Offshore Challenger, NRV, GER
Tsaar Peter – Gazprom Youth Sailing Challenge, RUS
Petite Flamme – Dimitry Samokin, RUS
Bronenosec – Vladimir Liubomirov, RUS
Spirit of Europe – Alpenberg SA, IVB
To see a full list of entrants, click on the link at the bottom of the right hand column to download a pdf.