Swan 57 RS

The Swan 57 RS is a 17.5-meter masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built by Nautor between 1996 and 2001. This fin-keel yacht, with a spade rudder, features a raised salon and displaces 24,499 kg. A keel/centerboard variant was also available. Aboard the Swan 57 *Explorer*, Mark Sinclair transitioned from solo circumnavigation to skippering a ten-person crew in the Ocean Globe Race, contrasting the social dynamics with his previous solo efforts on a Lalo 34.24:18 The *Explorer* operates on a pay-to-crew model, enabling amateur sailors to participate in the retro-style, around-the-world event that emphasizes traditional celestial navigation.22:07 The 59° North Sailing team plans to use the *Explorer* as a potential support vessel for the Mini Globe Race and for future Pacific expeditions.5:05 Lise Landmark worked as a cook and crew member aboard a Swan 57 in the Caribbean during the early 1980s, an experience that influenced her emphasis on high-quality galley preparation for offshore passages.8:49