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The Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club - GKSS
GKSS is one of the largest sports associations in Sweden with approximately 3,200 members. The club was founded in 1860 and is one of the country's oldest sports organizations. GKSS provides a diverse range of sailing activities, from beginner courses to elite training programs. The club educates 800 children and teenagers annually.
GKSS has a rich tradition of representing Sweden in the Olympic Games and hold a total of 18 Olympic medals. Additionally, the club has garnered an impressive count of no less than 300 World and European Championship medals.
The collaboration was initiated in 2022. Pelle P is proudly delivering suitable and functional foul weather gear along with technical clothing for coaches, elite sailors, dingy teams, marina staff, officials, and sailing school instructors.
"We are delighted to collaborate with Pelle P. Pelle himself represented GKSS for many years in different classes, participating in both the Olympic Games and the America's Cup. The company and its staff demonstrate a high level of professionalism in understanding our needs and crafting precisely tailored products for us," expressed Thomas Rahm, managing director of GKSS.
"The products, gear, and clothing from Pelle P align seamlessly with GKSS's activities, proving beneficial both at sea and ashore," remarked Mattias Rahm, an Olympian, America's Cup participant, and project manager for the GKSS Match Cup.
Key facts about GKSS:
Founded in 1860
- 3200 members
- Clubhouses located at Långedrag, Marstrand, and Sillfarsholmen (Aeolusön)
- 300 medals in World and European Championships
- Marina at Långedrag with 520 moorings
