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Archives for August 2018

La Stampa Mare: The family that designed Luna Rossa for the first time under the same sail.

By Fabio Pozzo | 25 Luglio 2018 | Modificato il: 25 Luglio 2018

On board “Fjord III” with three generations of German Frers. The youngest: “My father and grandfather? They taught me that boat lines must be good for sailing but also pleasing to the eye.”

La famiglia che disegnò Luna Rossa per la prima volta sotto la stessa vela

A bordo di “Fjord III” con tre generazioni di German Frers. Il più giovane: «Mio padre e mio nonno? Mi hanno insegnato che le linee delle barche devono essere buone per la vela ma allo stesso tempo devono essere dolci allo sguardo»

English translation

The family that designed Luna Rossa together under the same sail

They have the same sparkle in their eyes and caress the wooden curves of the boat, the Fjord III, designed in 1947 by the progenitor of their family of designers. They are the Frers, Argentine and now Italian, and they are all named German.

German Frers Senior started designing boats in Buenos Aires in 1925. His son German, now 77, continued the tradition and opened a studio in Milan.

They’ve designed over 1300 hulls, including the Stealth for Giovanni Agnelli, Venice’s Moro, Luna Rossa, and Swan yachts.

Recently, German, Mani, and 18-year-old German Junior sailed together at the Argentario Sailing Week, discussing boats and their family’s legacy in design.

German, Mani, and 18-year-old son German Junior sailed together for the first time at the Argentario Sailing Week, the gathering of vintage boats in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge circuit.

On board (with Alessandra Sensini as well), they naturally talked about boats and passion. “My father, German Sr., taught me to be passionate about what I do. He and gave me the magic he infused into his designs. These are the principles that inspired me over the years trying to pass on to my son,” says German Frers.

“Dad is a man of few words, who leads by example – it’s Mani speaking now -. He passed on the passion and pleasure of sailing to me, but also the drive to always improve. I remember when I was a child. One day he brought home pieces of wood from the shipyard. He allowed us to use his tools to build anything we could imagine, encouraging us to be creative. We are used to doing things and having fun together.
For years we had a family boat, Heroina, like the ship that belonged to one of my ancestors and fought in the Falklands War in 1841, on which I took my son when he was just 6 months old.”

“Sailing encouraged me to live in the moment,” says German Jr. “My father and grandfather? They taught me that boat lines must be good for sailing but also pleasing to the eye.”

Germán Frers introduces the new Swan 78

See original video and comments on Nautor Swan’s You Tube profile

Swan 78: two of four have just been launched in Pietarsaari

Press Mare article available in English Italian and German covers the launching of two Swan 78 and provides insights of Swan 54 and 115, with accurate descriptions and images.

“The Swan 78-001 Haromi and Swan 78-002 Kinina, the two of four Swan 78s already sold, designed by Germán Frers, have just been launched in Pietarsaari.
Haromi will attend the Rolex Swan Cup 2018 in Porto Cervo (9-16 September) and the Genova Boat Show together with Swan 54. Her sistership, Kinina, will be on display at the Cannes Yacht Show (11-16 September).

The latest version of the Swan 115, hull n. 004 will be exhibited in a worldwide preview at the Monaco Yacht Show.
In the US, Nautor’s Swan will take part at the Annapolis Boat Show with the Swan 54.
 
Nautor’s Swan is also pleased to announce a new partnership with the Italian leader in outdoor furniture, Talenti.  Founded in 2004 by Fabrizio Cameli, Talenti combines elegance, functionality and quality, offering products for both dining and living areas. With a distinctive reference to the indoor world, these products are able to meet and satisfy not only the needs of any outdoor setting, both private and contract, but also offer an array of styles, from classic to contemporary. Talenti’s beautiful collections will give a special touch to Nautor’s Swan boat show stands.”

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German Frers-Designed Swan 78-001 Haromi and Swan 78-002 Kinina Launched in Pietarsaari

The Swan 78-001 Haromi and Swan 78-002 Kinina, two of the four Swan 78s designed by German Frers, have recently been launched in Pietarsaari. These luxurious yachts exemplify Nautor’s Swan’s expertise in crafting high-performance racing and cruising yachts.

Upcoming Yacht Shows and Events

Haromi is set to make a splash at the Rolex Swan Cup 2018 in Porto Cervo (September 9-16) and will also be showcased at the Genova Boat Show. Kinina will be on display at the Cannes Yacht Show (September 11-16).

The latest version of the Swan 115, hull number 004, will have its worldwide preview at the Monaco Yacht Show. Additionally, Nautor’s Swan will participate in the Annapolis Boat Show in the United States.

Design and Performance Features

The Swan 78 incorporates all of Nautor’s extensive knowledge and experience in blue-water racing and cruising yachts. With a length kept within the EC 24.00 meters limit, its beamy and powerful hull form ensures superior performance. Modern hull lines, a flared stern, twin rudders, and a telescopic keel make Haromi ideal for fast long-distance cruising or enjoying privacy with friends and family.

Haromi boasts a bespoke performance package enhancing her racing capabilities. This includes a longer bowsprit, ECsix carbon rigging, halyard locks, a square-top mainsail with running backstays, a mainsheet traveller, and additional powered winches on the coachroof.

Keel and Build Specifications

Keel options for the Swan 78 include deep telescopic lifting, fixed deep, and fixed shallow configurations, all designed to maintain stability. The twin rudder configuration and standard sail plan remain constants. Kinina, the Swan 78-002, features a standard keel with a 4-meter draft.

Built with prepreg glass/carbon for the hull and bulkheads, and full carbon epoxy sandwich with Corecell foam core for the deck and structures, these yachts are vacuum and oven cured for optimal strength and durability.

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For an in-depth look at the design and features of the Swan 78, visit Nautor’s Swan and learn more about these exceptional yachts.

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