Robert began his sailing career in the Opti, later moved on to the Europe dinghy. He then focused on Laser where he sailed at the World Cup Level including multiple World Championships. He later pursued coaching as his career choice to share his extensive knowledge and utilize his passion for helping others sail better.
Robert was a personal coach for Zach Railey and Fredrik Lassenius in their efforts towards the Olympic Games in Athens 2004 (Laser). Zach later went on to win a silver in the Finn at the 2008 Olympics. Frederik took silver at the European Championship in 2002.
Robert is currently the Head Coach for the Swedish Laser Class Association and the Royal Swedish Yacht Club Laser Olympic Challenge Squad. He also authored the Laser Guide developed for the Swedish Sailing Federation.
Robert has extensive experience coaching the Laser class with Olympic level, youth and masters sailors. His outgoing and contagious personality put forward a positive, energetic and effective learning environment for all sailors who work with him.
