World Sailing News

World Sailing's Board reiterated its strong support for the progress being made by the World Sailing Governance Commission at the Board meetings held on 18 September and 3 October 2018.

World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is currently advertising for a Digital Executive.

World Sailing's 2018 Annual Conference will include two open forums on Safety in Sailing and the future of Offshore and Keelboat racing with sport and industry leaders sharing their perspectives.

World Sailing and 11th Hour Racing are pleased to announce that a prize of $10,000 USD will be awarded to each winner of the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award over the next three years to fund their sustainability work.

The sports' governing body and the Yacht Racing Forum confirm the continuation of their partnership until 2020. The leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing will take place in Lorient, France, on October 22-23.

The International Olympic Committee has announced the appointment of Mr Kim Andersen, President of World Sailing, as a member of the Olympic Channel Commission.

The nomination period for individuals to submit who they believe should be crowned Rolex World Sailor of the Year is now open.

World Sailing's Board has received and unanimously approved the first report from World Sailing's Governance Commission at its meeting on 23 July 2018.

Fourteen sailors' from 14 nations participated in an Emerging Nations Program (ENP) clinic in advance of the Hempel Sailing World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark.

World Sailing is pleased to announce that three new prestigious, perpetual annual global sailing awards will be introduced at the annual World Sailing Awards from 2018.

Hiroshima City, Japan will host the World Sailing Paralympic Development Program (PDP) from 7 - 11 October 2018 (five days), in the fully accessible Hiroshima Kannon Marina.