Overview
Gefle Sailing Club was founded on 27 February 1880 and is one of Sweden's oldest sailing clubs. Its harbour, clubhouse and restaurant are on Huseliiharen in Engesbergsviken, five nautical miles north-east of Gävle near the Bönan fishing village. Over the years the club has run major regattas, Swedish and world championships; today it has racing, a team in the Swedish Sailing League and the Wild Waves sailing school for children, juniors and adults, mainly in the RS Tera.
- Founded
- 1880
- Members
- about 600 (club figure)
- Federation
- Svenska Seglarförbundet
- styrelsen@gss.nu
- Registry code
- 885000-1127
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History and achievements
- 1880Gefle Sailing Club is founded on 27 February
Home harbour & location
Gefle Sailing Club harbour, HuseliiharenMarina page: prices, services, map →
- Position
- 60°43.36′ N 17°17.05′ E
60.72267, 17.28417
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Wild Waves – GSS sailing school.
When was Gefle Sailing Club founded?
In 1880.