The new Club Swan 42 had its first sea trials on June 28 and 29, sailing from the Nautor yard in Pietarsaari, Finland. The original concept for the 42-foot racer/cruiser was formed through a partnership between the New York YC and Nautor's Swan. In July 2005, the New York Yacht Club selected Nautor's Swan as its partner for a new international one-design racing class. Designed by the German Frers design office in collaboration with Nautor's Swan, to specifications developed by the NYYC, this new
