Pelle Petterson

Pelle Petterson
Pelle Petterson in June 2010
Personal information
Full namePelle Helmer Petterson
Born (1932-07-31) 31 July 1932
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
Sailing career
Class(es)Star, Soling, 6 Metre, 12 Metre
ClubKattegattflottiljen
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1972 Munich Star class
1964 Tokyo Star class
World Championships
1969 San Diego Star class
1977 Marstrand 6 Metre class
1979 Seattle 6 Metre class
1983 Newport 6 Metre class
1969 Copenhagen Soling
1974 Laredo Star class

Pelle Helmer Petterson (born 31 July 1932) is a Swedish sailor and yacht designer. Petterson has won two Olympic medals, four world championship titles, challenged for the America's Cup and designed several sailboats, including Maxi 77.