
Pelle Petterson
Sweden
Per Helmer Petterson, Swedish designer and racing sailor (twice an Olympic medalist in the Star class) and yacht designer. Among his best known designs are the Maxi series which are among the most popular boats in Sweden, and the KINGS CRUISER. Peterson is also credited with the design of the P1800 Volvo sports car which was sold around the world in the 1960’s and one of the company’s most successful models ever.