Elite Traveler November-December 2018

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race. Something incredible I see here is the pride of belonging to the Swan world. And this is so rare.” Racing has been another part of the Nautor’s Swan brand that Ferragamo and his team have been keenly developing, establishing new regattas around the world, including a first-of-its-kind Nations Trophy. The inaugural event took place in October 2017 and has proven to be a success. While much of the brand’s evolution in Ferragamo’s hands comes from his family-instilled business acumen, you can see it’s his passion for sailing that drives him forward. “I have always loved the ability to turn an element of nature into power,” he muses. “There’s no other form of transportation that can utilize the forces of nature. Sailing is mental, physical and involves getting together with people while discovering different parts of the world. All of this is what makes sailing so intriguing.” The day after our meeting, Ferragamo sails in the last day of the regatta, taking the leading position in the first race, drawing a tie of overall first place with two other entries. Coming fourth in the final race, he walks away with an impressive second place in the championship, and another big win under his (presumably) Ferragamo belt.

Photos Studio Borlenghi/Francesco Ferri, Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

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