Royal Swedish Yacht Club, Saltsjöbaden – regattas, sailing school…

Overview

KSSS is Sweden's oldest yacht club, founded in Stockholm in 1830, and the organiser of the Gotland Runt offshore race. Its clubhouse, office and regatta harbour are in Hotellviken, Saltsjöbaden, with most buoy racing on Baggensfjärden. In the outer Stockholm archipelago the club runs the guest harbours at Sandhamn, Lökholmen and Telegrafholmen. Activities range from sailing school and junior camps to dinghy and keelboat training, cruising squadrons and elite racing.

Founded: 1830
Members: about 5,500 (club figure)
Federation: Svenska Seglarförbundet
Email: ksss@ksss.se
Phone: +46 8 556 166 80
Registry code: 802002-9495

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Regattas and series

Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.

Gotland Runt Offshore Raceoffshore race round Gotland, sailed since 1937
Eton Archipelago Racearchipelago race run alongside Gotland Runt
Sandhamn Regattaclassic yacht regatta at Sandhamn, with roots in 1897
Sandhamn Openoffshore racing under ORCi and SRS, full crew and shorthanded; Swedish offshore championship 2026
Saltsjöbaden Regattabuoy racing on Baggensfjärden for OK Dinghy, 505, Star, Dragon and J/70
KSSS Olympic Class RegattaOlympic and youth class regatta in Saltsjöbaden
Lilla Gotland Runtdinghy distance race with a pursuit start on Baggensfjärden
KSSS Spring and Autumn SprintJ/70 sprint racing

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Sailing school and courses

Boat classes

Optimist29erILCA 7ILCA 6ILCA 4RS AeroOK DinghyF18MothWASZPJ/70505StarDragonORC offshore yachts

History and achievements

1830The club is founded on 15 May on Skeppsholmen, Stockholm, as Svenska Segel Sällskapet
1878Royal status and the name Kungl. Svenska Segel Sällskapet
1897The Sandhamn clubhouse opens with a jubilee regatta, the origin of the Sandhamn Regatta
1937The first Gotland Runt is sailed
1946Lökholmen off Sandhamn is bought and becomes the base for sail training
1990New clubhouse in Hotellviken, Saltsjöbaden
2011Gotland Runt starts in central Stockholm for the first time
2024Club sailors win Olympic silver in the 49erFX and bronze in the 470 Mixed; the club's Olympic tally reaches 19 medals

Home harbour & location

KSSS Marina, Saltsjöbaden35 guest berthsMarina page: prices, services, map →

Position: 59°16.71′ N 18°18.95′ E
59.27842, 18.31581
Address: Hotellvägen 9

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school, Saltsjöbaden and Djursholm, Lökholmen sailing camp, Klockaruddsholmen sailing camp, KSSS shared keelboat sailing (J/70) and KSSS Offshore Clinic.

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 Royal Swedish Yacht Club founded?

In 1830.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Gotland Runt Offshore Race, Eton Archipelago Race, Sandhamn Regatta and Sandhamn Open.