Overview
Gothenburg Canoe Club was founded on 11 April 1911 and has its clubhouse on Saltholmsgatan at Långedrag, with the southern Gothenburg archipelago on the doorstep. The club is about sailing canoes and sea kayaking, more for outdoor life and company than racing, though there is some sailing-canoe racing. Members run the house and boats themselves and organise a sailing school, sea-kayak courses and group paddles; the season opens on the first of May.
- Founded
- 1911
- Members
- about 700 (club figure)
- Federation
- Svenska Kanotförbundet
- styrelsen@gkf.info
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Göteborg – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Racing
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1911The club is founded on 11 April
Location
- Position
- 57°39.65′ N 11°50.83′ E
57.66080, 11.84718 - Address
- Saltholmsgatan 42
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sea-kayak courses and Youth and sailing school.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Göteborg 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Gothenburg Canoe Club founded?
In 1911.