Every two years, the Rolex Swan Cup transforms the clear waters of the Sardinian coastline for one of the premier regattas in the international sailing calendar.

In 2008, the event, hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, ran from 8th to 14th September.

With a 27 year history this biannual event is a classical rendez-vous for all Swan owners around the world. As the final event in the Swan Maxi Class 2008 Circuit, the Rolex Swan Cup brought together a fleet of 36 Swan Maxi's to compete across the five day racing programme.

The Swan Maxi Class Prize Winners from the Rolex Swan Cup 2008 were:
Favonius, Swan 80,  Roel Pieper
Spirit of Jethou, Swan 601, Peter Ogden
Ginger, Swan 601, Leslie Green

Please click here to view Rolex Swan Cup Maxi Class RESULTS

Please click here to view the Rolex Swan Cup 2008 Film

Event Photos

For more information, please see the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda website.

The 32 Swan Maxi Class Entries to date (as of 27th August) include:
@Robas - Swan 601
Astro - Swan 80
Atlantica Sailing - Swan 82
Berenice - Swan 62
Crackerjack - Swan 82
Creuza De Ma - Swan 65
Dakini - Swan 60
Dream Catcher III - Swan 60
Edis II - Swan 70
Favonius - Swan 80
Fenix - Swan 60
Flying Dragon - Swan 70
Geronimo - Swan 651
Ginger - Swan 601
Grey Goose - Swan 82
Highland Breeze - Swan 112
Kiairos - Swan 75
Kenta - Swan 65
Kiwi - Swan 60
Kora - Swan 90
Lionessa of Douglas - Swan 66
Manu - Swan 70
Marie Blue - Swan 60
Maxtar - Swan 86
Missy - Swan 66
Niro' - Swan 651
Nikata - Swan 82
Peak - Swan 65
Seaside - Swan 651
Spirit of Jethou - Swan 601
Tornado Blue - Swan 68
Valkyrie - Swan 78
Varsovie - Swan 100
Venator - Swan 65
Whisper of V Geronimo - Swan 651
White Lie - Swan 90