Sailing the new Swan 51, a ‘sportscar’ Frers design which is now the smallest cruising Swan // TRAIN BRAIN

Sailing the new Swan 51, a ‘sportscar’ Frers design which is now the smallest cruising Swan

The first ever Frers Swan was a Swan 51 in 1981. Today’s version from the same designer looks very different indeed, and replaces the much-admired 48. Join Toby aboard - and for the full report, see Yachting World Jan 2026
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