Tore Holm Biography

23/11/2025

Tore Holm 129 years on 25 November 2025!
To celebrate the birthday you are offered free shipping for all orders of "I have won, I have lost" inside Europe.
To claim your discount, please, use the coupon code Tore129 (case-sensitive) in the shopping basket.
The campaign is valid until on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 at 00 – 22 UTC at https://www.toreholmbiography.com/.

(Photo: Birgitta Holm's archive: (from left) Yngve, Knut, and Tore Holm, probably in Gamleby. Date unknown.

18/11/2025

Please, do not forget to order your present books "I have won, I have lost" preferably in November already to ensure delivery in time.
https://www.toreholmbiography.com/ ,whatsapp/signal +358505849054, or email [email protected].
Thank you!

23/11/2024

Dear Reader,
We are pleased to inform you that on Monday 25 November we celebrate TORE HOLM'S 128TH BIRTHDAY by offering you free shipping for all orders in Europe.
To claim your discount, please, use the coupon code Tore128 (case-sensitive) in the shopping basket.
The campaign is valid until on Monday 25 Nov 2023 at 00 – 22 UTC at https://www.toreholmbiography.com/.

In Sweden, you can also order from the publisher at http://veteranbaten.se/.

Photo: 6mR S/Y Althea’s crew on board S/S Stockholm on their way to Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club* in order to participate in the Scandinavian-American Race in September 1925. Left to right: André Friländer, Arvid Schultz, and Tore Holm. Source: TT Nyhetsbyrån.

* The site of the 6mR World Cup one hundred years later or in 2025.

11/10/2024

Autumn calls us from the sea back home to reading books. Nice to be shipping a book to such an exotic place as the island of Madeira, Portugal.

30/03/2024

The work for the biography was awarded the annual Scandinavian Singoalla Price of 2024.

TAPANI KOSKELA RECIPIENT OF THE SINGOALLA AWARD 2024

Sailor and author Tapani Koskela was the recipient of the prestious Singoalla Award at the Classic Yacht Symposium 11th Edition for his biography on naval architect Tore Holm (1896 – 1977).

The book, I have Won, I have Lost, offers profound insights into Holm's contributions to yacht design and racing. The book emphasizes the vital importance of preserving the rich heritage of sailing in the Nordic countries.

ABOUT THE SINGOALLA AWARD:

The Singoalla Award is presented annually for outstanding contributions to classic yacht preservation. It pays homage to the iconic 150-sqm Skerry Cruiser S/Y Singoalla (L-1) — a symbol of timeless elegance and the enduring allure of the classic yachting heritage.

ABOUT "I HAVE WON I HAVE LOST":

The biography underscores the profound impact of Tore Holm on Scandinavian sailing and yacht design, shedding light on the symbiotic relationship between artistry and engineering in Holm's creations. Tore Holm's enduring legacy, as a four-time Olympic medalist and the visionary head of a renowned boatyard in Gamleby, serves as an inspiration for sailors worldwide, encapsulating the spirit of classic yachting.

Koskela's extensive research, spanning over thirty years, provides a comprehensive understanding of Holm's life and work. By meticulously incorporating archival material, interviews, and historical context, the biography paints a vivid portrait of Holm's challenges and achievements, appealing to a broad audience interested in sports history and maritime culture.

ABOUT TAPANI KOSKELA:

Tapani Koskela, a Helsinki-based scientist, embarked on this literary journey driven by his passion for the Six Metre yacht Silène III, another masterpiece designed by Holm himself. Tapani is a member of the HSS yacht club.

Picture: Tapani Koskela at the HSS 130 years Champagne Regatta 2023 by Kim Weckström

Fact sheet:
https://www.toreholmbiography.com/shared/press/Holm-factsheet_03JAN2024.pdf

Links to further reading:
https://helsinkisailing.com/klassikot/classic-yacht-symposium-2024/
https://www.toreholmbiography.com/
Tore Holm Yachting group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532848696856027
Biography profile page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063849050794

04/01/2024

Somehow, positive feedback feels more positive when it comes spontaneously, unsolicited, without the painful questions by the seller like "Would you recommend ...".

The one I received from Belgium today truly lighted my evening:
"I would like to thank you for such a great book!!!
It was a present for my partner (who is a passionate sailor) at newyear eve and now we are completely overwhelmed of the story!
Thank you very much for the service!"

Please, find all at https://www.toreholmbiography.com/feedback/

Photo: S/Y Caprifol in San Diego, USA, helmed by Gordon Davies and his son in 2015.

24/11/2023

Dear Reader
We are pleased to inform you that we celebrate TORE HOLM'S 127TH BIRTHDAY on Saturday 25 November by offering you free shipping for all orders in Europe.
To claim your discount, please, use the coupon code Tore127 (case-sensitive) in the shopping basket.
The campaign is valid until on Saturday 25 Nov 2023 at 00 – 22 UTC.
Best regards Tapani & Co.

(photo credit Björn&Pia Jurell: view of planned yacht harbour in Gamleby next to Holm's Boatyard)

08/07/2023

Today 8 July "I have won, I have lost" had its own private stand in Hanko where the annual Hanko Regatta is being sailed this weekend.

During the summer the book will be on show during the HSS 130th Anniversary Regatta 19-20 August but, before that, at various guest harbours in the arcipelago during our planned holiday cruise. Please, keep informed on this page about when and where.

18/03/2023

"When reading Tapani Koskela's book 'I have won, I have lost' one cannot but marvel how versatile a person the object of the book, the Swede Tore Holm has been", Lauri Kaira, University of Turku, writes in the March issue of the 'Vene' magazine.

11/02/2023

"I have won, I have lost" is on show during 11 to 19 February at the annual Helsinki International Boat Fair.
You will find us at the wooden boat department, section 7D151 of the Mahogany Yachting Society (https://mys.fi/). Welcome!
Please, read more at
https://vene.messukeskus.com/?lang=enp
and
https://www.toreholmbiography.com/

30/01/2023

Based on some coincidences RCNT or the Royal Nautical Club of Tenerife now has a copy of the book in its library. The Spanish love of formalities required that a kindest acknowledgement letter was sent by the Club.
The club was established in 1902 and today it offers intensive training for juniors and offshore regattas for bigger boats as well as other sports activities and an active program of social and cultural events for its members.
The membership is limited to descendants of existing members. Currently, the club has more than 4,500 members and 49 permanent employees while another thirty people carry out hospitality, cleaning and security tasks.

https://rcnt.es/

14/01/2023

Holiday season is over and shipping the books has resumed to normal. Today "I have won, I have lost" will leave for our happy customers in Spain, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Tracking codes are always provided enabling an easy monitoring of the progress of the trip.