The Long Way
Floortje at anchor flying the Dutch flag

Floortje

Floortje is a Swan 44 designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Nautor in Finland, one of the most respected offshore yacht builders in the world.

Introduced in the early 1970s, the Swan 44 was conceived under the I.O.R. Rule as a dual-purpose yacht: capable of winning offshore races while remaining safe, strong, and comfortable for serious ocean cruising.

Many examples of the type have circumnavigated, competed successfully in major offshore races, and continue to sail today – a testament to the durability of both the design and Nautor's construction standards.

Designer
Sparkman & Stephens
Builder
Nautor
Year built
1973
LOA
13.48m
Beam
3.83m
Draft
2.3m
Weight
12,000kg
Construction
GRP
Sail wardrobe
North: 2026 Ultra X Main, 2026 Ultra X jib (100%), 2026 3Di Code Zero, UK: 2022 135% Dacron Genoa, Elvstrom: A2
Accommodation
4 bunks, 2 pilot berths
Professional crew
2
Guest capacity
4 (6 when racing)
Location
Europe
Floortje heeled over through a wave
Sunset on the open-sea horizon
Crew on deck at sunset
Crew in the cockpit in rough seas
A bow wave rushing past the hull
Arriving at a harbour village
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