Segelsällskapet Hjälmaren
Segelsällskapet Hjälmaren (SSH) is a non-profit sailing club on Lake Hjälmaren near Örebro in Sweden. The club was founded as early as 1894 to promote sailing; members sail both sailing and motor boats. The well-sheltered harbour in Grythem offers 130 berths in two harbours, a 12-tonne boat crane, mast crane and trailer ramp as well as a clubhouse, toilets, showers, barbecue areas and a wood-fired sauna with views over the lake. For young people there is a sailing school for ages 8 to 15 and open dinghy sailing; community, nature and club life shape the programme. The club grounds on the northern shore of Lake Hjälmaren are about a 30-minute drive from Örebro and are regarded as one of the finest harbours on the lake.
History
Segelsällskapet Hjälmaren (SSH) was founded as early as 1894 to promote the sport of sailing. The club is a well-run non-profit association for people who value club life and life on the water. Today members have both sailing and motor boats. The club area in Grythem is owned and maintained by the members; it includes jetties with a total of 130 berths in two harbours on the northern shore of Lake Hjälmaren. On the grounds stands the clubhouse, formerly the manager's villa of a sawmill, as well as a wood-fired sauna overlooking the lake where people enjoy swimming. The harbour is well sheltered for deep-draught boats and has a 12-tonne boat crane, mast crane and trailer ramp. From Grythem members sail out on Storhjälmaren to places such as Vinön, Grundholmarna and Sjökrogen in Katrinelund; via the Hjälmare Canal they reach Lake Mälaren and further the east coast. About half an hour by car from Örebro, the club is a regional hub for boating life, community and youth sailing.
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Facilities
Two harbours with 130 berths, 12-tonne boat crane, mast crane, trailer ramp, clubhouse, toilets, showers, barbecue areas, wood-fired sauna, winter storage on yard
Activities
Sailing and motor boating, youth sailing school, dinghy sailing, racing, community activities and festivities
Youth section
Sailing school for ages 8-15 and open dinghy sailing
Parking
Parking outside the barrier available