Sail Number: S12K26
Type: International 8 Metre
LOA: 48.06′ / 14.65m – LOD: LWL: 29.52′ / 9,19m – Beam: 8.0′ / 2.44m – Draft: 6.23′ / 1,90m – Displacement: 8,6 tonnes – Ballast: – Sail Area: – Rig: Sloop – Designer: Tore Holm – Hull: Mahogany on Oak Frames – Built by: Gamleby SE – Year Built: 1939 – Boat Location: – Current Name: – Original Owner: Walter Edström – Current Owner:
Historical:
In 1939 consul Walter Edström comissioned Tore Holm to build Svanevit (shipyard in Gamleby, sail No. S 12). Edström, sailed the Svanevit for many years at the south coast of Sweden in the region around Göteborg. During those days the boat was intensively used by the family.
Besides the Svanevit also participated successfully in numerous regattas between 1939 and the early 50’s. Already in the year of it’s finishing the Svanevit participated in a race in Sandhamn against the SIRA of crown prince Olaf of Norway. During the World War all sailing activities came to a rest.
But already at the end of the 40’s Svanevit was an active part of the european sailing community. Until 1952 Svanevit had variable successes in the int´l Kattegat Trophy – the later SIRA Cup. During those years the SIRA of crown prince Olaf was the strongest and most honorable competitor of Svanevit.
Since 2010 Svanevit is talking part again in the European races.
Known Racing History:
Four times winner of the Kattegatt Cup (the later Sira WorldCup)
Known Restoration History:
2014 – New wooden Keel structure. New bulkhead deck bridge
2009 – New prop and rudder structure
2008 – New front bulkhead
2007 – G&B, Kressbronn, Ventis B.V., Enkhuizen and Wegener Yachwerft, Wedel.
1990s – Guntram Stoll at Lukas Hummlers Shipyard
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
Owner/Guardian: (1939) Walter Edström