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Overview

Welcome to the wonderful world of Swift Racing singles! With many hull sizes to choose from, you know that you can get the perfectly sized hull: not just comfortable, but ergonomically correct, meaning more of your effort goes into boat speed.

There are multiple rigger choices and parts & fittings that have been tried and tested by tens of thousands of rowers before you.

With the Racing Shell 1x, the standard work height is in place with a modified production of riggers so that work height is achieved without using spacers. We continue to provide spacers and the bolts will be the same as now, so that customers have the option to go higher should they choose to do so. For the boats with a quick release system, this adds 10mm in extra height for the riggers, although this can also be ordered with custom riggers. The 125H- is a modified version of the 125L-. The entire boat is made 10mm deeper, the seat deck and rigger are 10mm higher, making it comfortable for crews up to 110kg. The "rowing space" is increased from 142cm to 150cm, so it is the best boat for rowers over 190cm tall, regardless of weight.

Specifications

Mould # 121-* 109L- 122-* 109H- 123-* 127-* 124-* 125L-* 125H-*
Crew weight (kg) 50-65 55-65 60-75 65-75 70-85 70-85 75-90 85-100 95-110
Crew weight (lb) 110-143 121-143 132-165 143-165 154-187 154-187 165-198 187-220 187-220
Length (cm) 745 790 798 790 805 789 806 826 826

Boat Grades & Construction

Available in multiple construction grades: full spec tables, boat-weight deltas, and the matching rigger / fittings / colour catalogue live on the Flatwater reference page.

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Boat Grades & Construction

Each grade is finished to the same high standard, with a different price point, and may be more suitable for certain situations and environments.

All Swift racing shells share these core features:

  1. "Sandwich" construction (ie. A core material such as honeycomb, coremat, or PVC foam is sandwiched between 2 "skins").
  2. Epoxy resin, cured at high temperature, under vacuum.
  3. Enclosed seat decks for maximum buoyancy (exceed FISA's requirement).

With various grades, you can choose the materials and price which best suits your needs, whether that is rowing in the Olympics or putting out a fleet of robust singles for your Novice Masters group.

:: Carbon Pro - (since 2023)

OverviewFor when every second counts.
Hull & SaxboardsHoneycomb core with inner and outer skin of prepreg carbon, and prepreg carbon reinforcing.
Canvas Decks & Seat DeckHoneycomb core with inner and outer skin of prepreg carbon.

:: Elite Carbon

OverviewFor use in top level competition.
Hull & SaxboardsHoneycomb core with inner and outer skin of carbon, and carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with inner skin of prepreg carbon, outer skin of carbon.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with carbon skins.

:: Elite Plus

OverviewFor use in top level competition.
HullHoneycomb core with inner skin of mostly prepreg carbon for 2s, 4s and 8s; carbon for 1s. Outer skin of prepreg K&C for 2s, 4s and 8s; carbon for 1s.
SaxboardsHoneycomb core with inner skin of prepreg carbon, outer skin of prepreg K&C, and prepreg carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with prepreg carbon skins.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with inner and outer skin of prepreg carbon.

:: Club A

OverviewMainly for training purposes, although with only a small weight disadvantage over Elite Plus boats, can still be highly competitive.
HullCoremat core with inner skin of carbon and outer skin of kevlar, and carbon reinforcing.
SaxboardsHoneycomb core for 2s, 4s and 8s, closed cell PVC foam for 1s, with carbon and kevlar skins, and carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with Prepreg FG skins.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with carbon and kevlar skins.

:: Club B

OverviewSpecifically built for training purposes. Quite heavy, but great "work horses". This construction is relatively easy to repair.
HullCoremat core with fibreglass skins.
SaxboardsHoneycomb core for 2s, 4s and 8s, closed cell foam for 1s, with fibreglass skins, and carbon reinforcing.
Canvas DecksHoneycomb core with Prepreg FG skins.
Seat DeckClosed cell PVC foam core with fibreglass skins.

Construction & Design

9 Hull Sizes

From 7.42m to 8.16m, covering rowers from 50kg to 115kg for perfect ergonomic fit.

Multiple Rigger Options

Wing, stern wing, and custom rigger configurations available.

Adjustable Work Height

Standard work height without spacers; 10mm spacers included for customization.

Proven Performance

Tried and tested by tens of thousands of rowers worldwide, from novice to Olympic level.