Dreaming of a Round-the-World Sailing Trip

By Editorial Staff - 5 September 2022

A globetrotter is an assiduous traveler, suitcase in hand, always ready for the next departure. The Swan 58 sailing yacht is also a globetrotter, as well as a symbol of safety, reliability and comfort down to the smallest detail.

Designed by Finnish company Nautor’s Swan and architect/sailor Germán Frers, with interiors designed by Misa Poggi, it is what is known as a bluewater, a type of yacht designed and built to make long sea voyages without sacrificing high-speed racing performance and good boat handling.

A great many of the vessel’s features are consequently related to functional and typological requirements, starting with the size, equipment, and accommodating outdoor and indoor spaces. The concept of “best possible livability” for prolonged periods of sailing or cruising experiences is inextricably linked with the width of the spaces and the length of the hull, nearly 18 m long, and its shape: the lines of the bow sections are softer to ensure a smoother upwind ride, even in strong gusts and choppy seas.

Swan 58 - © Eva-Stina Kjellman courtesy Nautor’s Swan Tre i mood dell’interior design: oltre allo standard Swan Soul, Scandi Vision si caratterizza per una palette delicata dominata da colori piuttosto tenui, mentre Velvet Vibe per i rivestimenti opzionali in tessuto e pelle nei colori rosso e bordeaux intenso.

Forward of the twin rudders, the cockpit lies at the heart of the exterior shape. Thanks to the width of the central and aft areas, the cockpit accommodates two L-shaped sofas and two small tables with double leaves: when open, these tables form a single table where ten can sit down for a meal. The cockpit may also be reconfigured by lowering the sofas to become loungers, turning this and the aft areas suitable for sunbathing and direct contact with the blue waters, augmented further by an opening swim platform. Additional sunbathing and lounging space, where additional mattresses may be added, is available at the front of the deckhouse, directly connected to the bow area dedicated to guests, equipped with built-in splash guard protection.

Descending below decks, a large hatch leads into a combination of luxury and comfort on a par with a traditional living space, with typical nautical detailing like the windows built into the deckhouse and openings in the hull to ensure a supply of natural light.

Swan 58 - © Eva-Stina Kjellman courtesy Nautor’s Swan La dinette, che occupa tutta la larghezza dell’imbarcazione, permette di ottenere un’ampia zona pranzo con un tavolo adattabile a seconda delle esigenze, così da rendere l’esperienza a bordo ancor più personalizzata, funzionale e confortevole per una lunga permanenza in mare.

The vessel’s interior design is a story of intimacy, functionality and elevated levels of customization. Three different moods are available, offering different combinations of materials and colors. The centerpiece of the interior deck is the saloon area, with a dinette, chairs and tables fully customizable on the starboard side. Depending on requirements, a number of configurations are possible, including a setup for the chart table or the insertion of more rooms. As well as the three basic cabins, a master suite in the bow and two guest suites in the stern with different bedding options, two additional guest and crew cabins may be added into the yacht’s central area.

The galley is located at the foot of the staircase that descends below deck: its form and practicality are functional even while sailing, as is evident from its storage cabinets and other accessories. Indeed, the kitchen is laid out like a mini courtyard, its 360-degree structure providing support in every situation.

True to the words of Germán Frers, Swan 58 is thus a bluewater destined to become a classic, “young and active for many years to come”.

Swan 58 - © Pedro Martinez courtesy of Nautor’s Swan

Swan 58 - © Pedro Martinez courtesy of Nautor’s Swan | The on-deck cockpit is the sailing yacht’s external nerve center, customizable to ensure maximum livability and comfort. The entire aft area, beneath which is berthing space for the tender, is designed with sunbathing in mind.

Swan 58 - © Eva-Stina Kjellman courtesy of Nautor’s Swan

Swan 58 - © Eva-Stina Kjellman courtesy of Nautor’s Swan | Swan 58 is lit by Quick Marine Lighting from Quick Spa, a leading international manufacturer of lighting fixtures for yachts and superyachts. The firm handled the lighting design for all indoor spaces.

Swan 58 - © Eva-Stina Kjellman courtesy of Nautor’s Swan | The dinette occupies the boat’s entire width, allowing for a large dining area with an adaptable table, rendering the on-board experience even more personalized, functional and comfortable during long stays out at sea.

Swan 58 - © Eva-Stina Kjellman courtesy of Nautor’s Swan | Three interior design moods are available: the standard, Swan Soul; Scandi, characterized by a delicate, rather muted palette; and Velvet Vibe, offering optional fabric and leather upholstery in deep red and burgundy.

Swan 58 - © Eva-Stina Kjellman courtesy of Nautor’s Swan | Three built-in cabins are available below deck: two aft for guests, one forward for the owner. The interior configuration may be modified with double or single beds. In addition, two more guest/crew cabins may be added.

Completion: 2021
Exterior Designer: Germán Frers
Interior Designer: Misa Poggi

All photos courtesy of Nautor’s Swan

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