Ray Peterson

Swan 46, Hull #21: CYGNE (US33813) Hailing Port: Philadelphia
Home Port: Oyster Point, Warren, RI

Prior to owning a Swan Ray had a Knutson 33 Pilot and an Ohlson 38. Ray had his first sail on a Swan in 1980 and was bitten by the Swan bug. In 1981 he purchased a Swan 431 and in 1988 a Swan 46. The Swan 46 was everything he wanted and has owned her the past 20 years.

With the 431 and 46 Ray has participated in 9 Bermuda Races with four class finishes and a first in class. Cruising has been an important part of his sailing. He has cruised from Maine to Granada and has spent four seasons in the Caribbean.

Long a supporter of Swan events Ray has participated in 10 American Swan Regattas. Ray and Erika Peterson have been the organizers of the 2002, 2004, 2006 SOA Bermuda Race Dinner in Bermuda.
Ray has been Commodore of SOA since 2002 and looks forward to continued support of the organization as a Board Member and Treasurer.