More pro photos from Swan 50th anniversary regatta

 Here are some more pro pictures from Oras Swan 50th anniversary regatta (Turku).

Photos are taken by Kari Heikkilä www.studiokukka.fi

AquilaDeux In Swan 50th aniiversary regatta -pro pics

Here are pictures taken by photographer James Robinson Taylor james@jrtphoto.com

31st of July Parade of Swans on the river Aura - 1st of August back to home docks

31st of July was the last day of Regatta. Part of the old crew left. Thanks Annsi, Jaska, Stidi and Erkki. Petri (Skipper) and Aksu stood and some new crew members arrived.

The day started with a parade on the river Aura.. Around 100 the most beautiful Yachts sailed in a Parade along the river Aura. The Swan-flags as well the Signal Flags were all up during the parade.

After parade we all sailed to our own directions. We sailed the whole day with pleasure. The wind was 8-10 m/s from sw-s direction. Sun shined, speed was high! Perfect Day!

We decided to stay overnight in Hanko (to sleep and eat hangover-pizza in the Classic Pizza).

1st of August we continued to Helsinki and arrived in the home docks (Särkkä) at 22.00.

Thank you Aksu, Elina Anu and Marsa. It was a great pleasure to have you all in the transfer crew.

30th of July Swan regatta the second day

The second Day race went exactly like the first day (2/4 of Swan 371's that participated on the race). Not so bad....

The evening was totally reserved for the crew. Turun Pursiseura organized the crew party together with Oras. Excellent party with excellent food and drinks. Thanks to TPS and Oras!

The whole regatta was well organized, not only the races but also the festivities. Thank You Nautor, Thank you Turku, Thank You Sponsors.

29th of July Swan regatta the first day

The day was full of excitement. Before the race we had to sail to the venue (Airisto) along Aura river. It was a fantastic moment. Around 100 swans moved slowly along the river. All beautiful and majestic. All the crew was quiet - just like entering the cathedral.

Our race was also ok. We participated in the LYS2A . In the same start we had three other Swan 371s. Among them we were second so 2/4 is fine result among equals.

In the evening the Skipper had an invitation to Castle of Turku where all the Swan-owners together with their avec gathered.

Not only the venue, also the program and company were great. The first Swan-owner told the story of how he ended to purchase Tarantella,  Mr Koskenkylä told his part of the story as a founder of Nautor finally Mr Ferragamo as present owner also included his spices on the potpourri.

Happy 50th birthday Nautor!

After that Skipper with his avec joined the crew party on AquilaDeux.