Gustaf Estlander

Gustaf Axel Estlander (18 September 1876 – 1 December 1930) was a Finnish architect and one of the most successful Scandinavian yacht designers of the early 20th century. He was born and educated in Finland, later set up a yacht yard in Germany, and spent his final years in Sweden. As a sporty youth, Estlander in 1894 sailed from Finland to Sweden in a canoe. He was an accomplished skater, winning the 1898 European Speed Skating Championships for Men in Helsinki, Finland. He also competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Gustaf Estlander
Personal information
Full nameGustaf Axel Estlander
Born18 September 1876
Died1 December 1930(1930-12-01) (aged 54)
Sailing career
Class8 Metre
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