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    Magnus Rassy

    by Andy Schell Feb 03, 2017 6 minutes
    Source: Magnus Rassy at the helm of his HR 64

    Magnus Rassy is the CEO of Hallberg-Rassy yachts in Sweden and the son of the venerable company’s founder. Hallberg-Rassy has a fascinating family history that Magnus is an integral part of. Andy Schell sat down with him aboard the flagship HR 64 in Sweden last year to talk about Magnus’ upbringing, his nine boats all called Rasker, Hallberg-Rassy’s surprising racing influence, the sailing culture in Sweden and more.

    Is it safe to say growing up in this family you’ve been a sailor most of your life?

    Yes. When I was a kid around the age of 3 or 4 I didn’t draw anything but sailboats. When I had time off from school, I sold Coca-Cola and chocolates to earn money to save up for a boat, and in 1981 I bought my own Laser.

    Historically, a lot of boats have been built on the island of Orust on Sweden’s west coast, where

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