Pelle Petterson

Pelle Petterson
Pelle Petterson in June 2010
Personal information
Full namePelle Helmer Petterson
Nationality Sweden
Born (1932-07-31) 31 July 1932 (age 92)[1]
Stockholm, Sweden[1]
Sailing career
Class(es)Star, Soling, 6 Metre, 12 Metre
ClubKattegattflottiljen, Gothenburg[1]
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich Star class
Bronze medal – third place 1964 Tokyo Star class
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1969 San Diego Star class
Gold medal – first place 1977 Marstrand 6 Metre class
Gold medal – first place 1979 Seattle 6 Metre class
Gold medal – first place 1983 Newport 6 Metre class
Silver medal – second place 1969 Copenhagen Soling
Silver medal – second place 1974 Laredo Star class

Pelle Helmer Petterson (born 31 July 1932) is a Swedish sailor and yacht designer. He is the son of Helmer Petterson and Norwegian-born Borgny Petterson (born Holm), and studied design at the leading Pratt Institute in New York from 1955 through 1957. His father was also a designer who developed wood gas aggregates and Volvo PV444, strongly influencing his son to go in his footsteps. He is probably best known for designing the Maxi brand of sailing boats, which are still among the most common sailing boats in Swedish waters. He also designed Volvo's successful sports car, the P1800, while he was a student of Pietro Frua.[2]

There is a line of sailing clothing and sports wear bearing the name Petterson, under the Brand Name Pelle P. which are designed by his daughter, Cecilia. His other daughter, Ulrika "Icka", lives in the U.S. and is married to Paul Cayard, an American yachtsman and professional sailor.

  1. ^ a b c Pelle Petterson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  2. ^ Swärd, Lasse (8 November 2009). "Volvo ger upprättelse åt P1800:s skapare (Volvo provide redress to the P1800's creator)". Dagens Nyheter. Archived from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2009.