Scandinavian Design
Classic Swedish Yachts is the only custodian of the Scandinavian design heritage producing new yachts.
ABOUT
"You only live once,
but if you do it right, once is enough¹."
Heritage Legacy
CSY is firmly rooted in the Swedish/Scandinavian sailing boat designs originating 1907 and resulting in the famous Skerry Cruisers. CSY is today a yacht development company within the niche segment of “Spirit of Tradition” building modern lightweight classics. The company was founded by Olof Hildebrand, a board member of the Royal Swedish Yacht Club for 70 years. Read more about the heritage legacy of the Swede yachts.
CUSTODIANS
International business developer and investor. Specialist in brand-, growth strategy, (J&C, Elixia/SATS) with experience from global sustainable development from complex systems science perspective.
Over 20 years of experience in building over 200 sailing boats. Sailing merits: Silver in 99 World Championship 2001 (Denmark), ORC World Champion in 2014 (Germany), ORC European Champion in 2015 (Estonia).
Classic yacht enthusiast. Owner of Swede 41 Cruiser demo boat.
One of Sweden’s most successful professional sailors. Concept development for SAPA, Investor, Sony Ericsson, SEB, (Volvo Ocean Race).
The “granddaddy” of sailing in Sweden, the originator of the “Spirit of Tradition” category and the most passionate custodian of classic Scandinavian yacht design . The founder of CSY and a board member/member of Royal Swedish Sailing Association for 70 years.
Jonas Freeman
Director
International business developer and investor. Specialist in brand-, growth strategy, (J&C, Elixia/SATS) with experience from global sustainable development from complex systems science perspective.
Kalev Kaal
production manager
Over 20 years of experience in building over 200 sailing boats. Sailing merits: Silver in 99 World Championship 2001 (Denmark), ORC World Champion in 2014 (Germany), ORC European Champion in 2015 (Estonia).
Richard Natmessnig
test sailing manager
Classic yacht enthusiast. Owner of Swede 41 Cruiser demo boat.
Thomas Blixt
advisor
One of Sweden’s most successful professional sailors. Concept development for SAPA, Investor, Sony Ericsson, SEB, (Volvo Ocean Race).
Olof Hildenbrand
advisor
The “granddaddy” of sailing in Sweden, the originator of the “Spirit of Tradition” category and the most passionate custodian of classic Scandinavian yacht design . The founder of CSY and a board member/member of Royal Swedish Sailing Association for 70 years.
“Let’s face it. Any doctor would say you’re crazy for getting a yacht like this. …And they would secretly dream to be as crazy as you.”
Over 20 years of experience in building over 200 sailing boats. Sailing merits: Silver in 99 World Championship 2001 (Denmark), ORC World Champion in 2014 (Germany), ORC European Champion in 2015 (Estonia).
“Boat or a box? I know what I prefer.”
“I like the person I become when I’m in a Swede yacht.”
“Sailing is my meditation.”
What people say?
"I have sailed all my life, including sailing for the UK in the Olympic Games. The Swede 58 should be an excellent light weather boat, and these are the conditions that prevail through most of the Adriatic and Eastern Mediterranean."
George Nicholson,
Yacht constructor and founder of Camper and Nicholson international.
"I strongly believe that the CSY-range of sailboats will have a market in the Scandinavian countries. Norwegian sailors, for example, who generally know how to appreciate delicate design in a boat combined with high quality of construction, will simply enjoy the thrill experienced onboard a Swede yacht!"
Peter Helly-Hansen
4th generation H&H and experienced sailor.
“These are fantastically beautiful. They are real sailing boats. You will succeed with this If you do the right marketing. I would like to win the Ferden race with the Swede 68."
Peder Lunde
Norwegian legendary sailor.
love the Swede yachts and when I finally got to sail one I was surprised by the great sense of control in handling. And it's much faster than I expected. Knowing the quality I would say that there are a lot of wealthy people out there that would buy these boats."
Thomas Blixt,
Renowned Swedish yacht industry professional after he sailed the Swede 41 the first time.