Here is part two of the crew presentation. The team consists of eight regular members who are now presented on the website in two separate posts. We are all looking forward to the upcoming season!
Zacharias Krafft - Mast
Who are you?
Zacharias Krafft
What position do you sail on team Pro4u?
Mast
What is your sailing background?
This will be my 5th year on board, where I started sailing as a keyboard, and the year before I joined the team I participated in the KSSS Offshore Clinic. I have been sailing since childhood, some dinghy but mostly keelboats like Safir, Express, etc.
What do you do when you're not sailing?
When I'm not sailing, I like tinkering, watching boats on YouTube, weight training, following the NFL and UFC.
What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming season?
I look forward to seeing the team develop together and be competitive at the European Championships!
Claudia Söderberg - Trim
Who are you?
Claudia Söderberg
What position do you sail on team Pro4u?
Jib and spinnaker trim
What is your sailing background?
I grew up sailing in the archipelago in the summers with my family. In addition, I have also been a sailing instructor at sailing camps for many years. A couple of years ago I took a weekend course with J70s and that's when my sailing interest really took off. Since then, I have continued to sail J70s and have participated in Allsvenskan and Women on Water. In 2023, I participated in the KSSS Offshore Clinic, which made me eager to develop in keelboat racing. With the clinic, I also became interested in my own boat and today I am the proud owner of an Albin Express that I call Foxen.
What do you do when you are not sailing?
I study at Stockholm University and think about sailing.
What are you most looking forward to in the coming season?
Learning all about jib and spinnaker trim from an experienced crew!
Thomas Tennström - Trim
Who are you?
A happy Ålander who is passionate about sailing.
What position do you sail on team Pro4u?
Strategist on the cross and spinning trim on the bilge
What is your s ailing background?
I have a background in optimist, laser and 606 but early on switched to J/70 where in recent years I have won national titles and the Sailing Champions League with a few different teams. Have also sailed a lot with larger keel boats such as Clubswan50, 6mR and SK150. Ice hunting sailing is also something I invest heavily in, including a European Championship gold in the 15-hunt class. I have sailed on Malin season 2021 and was involved when we won Gotland Runt Total 2023. Most often I sail as a trimmer or tactician.
What do you do when you do not sail?
When I do not sail, I study mechanical engineering in Uppsala. In my spare time I hang out with friends and family, exercise, go snowboarding or spend time in the archipelago. Outdoor activities are gold!
What are you most looking forward to in the coming season?
The European Championships at home in Åland. Will be awesome!
Linnea Floser - Main trim
Who are you?
Linnea Floser
Which position do you sail on team Pro4u?
Last year I was spinnaker trimmer, second position helmsman. This year I will primarily be mainsail trimmer and second position still helmsman.
What is your sailing background?
I have been sailing since the age of 5 with starts in various dinghy classes from optimist to skiff and Lerum's sailing school. Then Match Racing skipper followed by keelboat sailing on the course and a lot of offshore, both full crew in different boat types. I have also sailed quite a lot doublehanded, mainly in Figaro 2 and 3, which is incredibly fun as I needed to broaden myself as a sailor and get a better understanding of the whole. I have also worked with sailing in various ways in parallel with my own venture.
What do you do when you are not sailing?
I study Civil Engineering Craft Technology at KTH and organize corporate events with sailing through my company Isobar Stockholm, like training of various kinds and are currently completing a Swedish classic.
What are you most looking forward to with the coming season?
EM in Mariehamn will be really fun!