Curated by Kate

There is something about Porto Cervo in September. The summer crowds begin to disappear, the light softens, and the sea belongs once again to those who know it best.

The Rolex Swan Cup brings a different rhythm to the Costa Smeralda. For a few days, the harbour fills with some of the most beautiful sailing yachts ever designed, their distinctive lines reflecting decades of craftsmanship and an enduring fascination with life at sea.

Since its first edition in 1980, the regatta has brought together the world of Nautor Swan, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, and Rolex - three names connected by a profound appreciation for precision, heritage, and the art of sailing.
What makes the Swan Cup particularly fascinating is the relationship between past and present. Yachts designed decades apart share the same waters, each reflecting the design philosophy of its time, yet all unmistakably Swan. It is a rare opportunity to see how a distinctive approach to yacht design has evolved without losing its identity.

And then there is the setting. The granite coastline of Sardinia, the shifting Mediterranean winds, the quiet anticipation before the start, and the return to Porto Cervo as the afternoon draws to a close.

For me, this is what makes the Rolex Swan Cup such a compelling event. Not simply the racing, but the world surrounding it - a meeting of design, heritage, and a way of life shaped by the sea.

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