Welcome to the World Sailing Day 28 May Awards
The World’s Most Prestigious Awards for Sailing.
Recognizing the people and organisations which have and are shaping the future of sailing.
Participant entries will open on the 28 May, 2026 with the first WSD awards winners being announced on World Sailing Day – 28 May 2027.
The World Sailing Day – 28 May Awards
Recognizing the advances and great efforts made in the sailing community and industry which improve accesibility and increase partipiation.
Inclusive and Broad Nature – 32 categories!
These awards celebrate the diverse nature of sailing and its benefits to society – both local and global.
Complimentary Honours
Complementing existing awards that recognize the achievements oin sailing and sailing industry – providing guidance for new entrants to our community.
Promoting Beyond the Community
These awards promote the sailing industry and its impact beyond the sailor community itself; to the ports, harbours, marinas.
Recognizing Contributions
Honouring individuals, organizations, and companies for their outstanding contributions in the past year.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Why Enter ?
Participating in the World Sailing Day – 28 May Awards isn’t just about joining a global celebration of progress and passion in the maritime world. It also makes commercial sense and has a strong ROI! Participants benefit from:
RECOGNITION
Your achievments are seen not only locally, but also globally across the sailing community, the industry and the general public. This is good for your business, your club and for sailing progress!
EXPOSURE
Official prizes and certificates for Participation (initial acceptance) . Shortlisted, Semi-Finals and Finals. Two On-line voting rounbds/ arvives and interviews to name a few!
CREDIBILITY
Public voting, independent review and judging by neutral experts with fairness and transparency at its core enable people to really see your products and services advantages and benefits.
OPPORTUNITY
Benefit from the many opportunities to engage with clubs, creators, innovators and organisations across sailing and the marine industry as well as the NEW entrants to sailing!
I have a marine business – how can I benefit locally ?
The Awards Initiation
Gala Dinner – London 2026
The inaugural World Sailing Day -28 May Awards Gala Dinner will be
held in London on 28 May 2026,
The evening begins with a press conference and waterfront reception
beside the legendary yacht Gipsy Moth IV at St Katharine Docks, followed by a gala dinner.
