Star Class Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
In memory of Klaus Kappes (Jaguar), the light-wind legend
Klaus Kappes passed away on November 18, 2025, after a full life. The Star class was his life. He started sailing the Star at the age of 16 (1952) and actively participated in regattas until his 80th birthday (2016). He was very grateful to the Star class for the events he experienced and the contact with the legends of the Star class. He was thankful for his friends in the Star class.
Two-time Swiss Champion (1963, 2002), three-time French Champion (1979, 1980, 1982)
Photo: Two legends from 1979: Klaus Kappes (right) an dUli Seeberger (left) as French Champions
