[2] The Swedish Sailing Federation was founded on 16 December 1905 on initiative from the Royal Swedish Yacht Club, after discussions had been held about a formation since 1904 by 17 yacht clubs.

[3] In 1907, the Swedish Sailing Federation was one of the founders of the International Yacht Racing Union together with Austria-Hungary, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland.

[6][3] From 1922 to 1937, Rolf von Heidenstam [sv] was the chairman of the federation.

[8] Later in the year, Magnus Grävare was appointed national team coach for after Björn Johansson.

[11] In 2017, Marie Björling Duell was appointed secretary-general after Rahm.