Reading Time: 4 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch This 68 footer was developed by Håkan Södergren in 2008 as a taller sister of Swede 55. At first sight it is the same boat, just bigger, due to the sailor’s saying. Actually, the Swede 68 is nearly 16 feet (4.80 metres) longer and nearly 32 inch (81 cm) wider. It would come with a raised …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Square Metre Class celebrates the centenary of the 1925 Skerry Cruiser Rule with new designs from naval architect Håkan Södergren. His innovative 30 m2 boat features a vertical stem, adjusted prismatic coefficient, altered beam distribution, and improved keel design. These advancements aim to enhance performance while honoring a century-old tradition.
Reading Time: 4 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch Can you design, build, and sail a 49-foot boat offering just stoop height below deck? Yes, you can, if you are a Swede and more focused on sailing than amenities below deck. And what a pleasure it is edging this 55 m2 Skerry cruiser windward, sitting on the ergonomically shaped coaming with small deflections on the …
