The KSSS (Royal Swedish Sailing Club) team of Patrik Forsberg, Sandra Sandqvist, Lukas Bergman and Anders Mårtensson took home the Gold Medal, winning the Allsvenskan (Swedish J/70 Sailing League) on the windy waters off Gottskär, Sweden. Their record was Malmo – second, Eker o- first, Örnsköldsvik – first, Gottskär – 7seventh for a total of 11 points (six points clear of the second place team GKSS). The weekend in Gottskär had tough conditions that tested the sailors and equipment. Friday provided winds around 10-17 knots. But, on Saturday it was really windy. In the morning, a round was run, but when the wind rose to closer to 20-30 knots, sailing was canceled for the day. On Sunday, the wind was still strong, but manageable. Nevertheless, the PRO made the decision to sail main and jib only, no spinnakers. As a result, that changed the strategy a bit for the best crews on the water. Those who mastered the toughest conditions were Malmö SS; their team included Martin Starnberg, Johan Lindell, Björn Jönsson and Alexandra Wikström. In 12 races, they finished first or second in 11 of them. For more Swedish J/70 Sailing League information, visit http://www.svensksegling.se/SSFtavlingar/Allsvenskan/.

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