Discover Racing
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF COMPETITION SAILING
There are many opportunities to participate competitively in sailing , this includes competing as an individual or as a team member or even becoming involved as supporter, volunteer or spectator. The racing community welcomes all new comers!
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SOCIAL
Social Club racing after work on Wednesday or Thursday evenings provide a welcome and refreshng break ! and on weekends an extended mini-vacation !
Reasons to Start
All levels of racing are highly stimulating and very rewarding. Some reasons to start are that it:
- Improves fitness, both mental & physical
- Practices teamwork and develops camaraderie
- Is competitive focuses one on success and overcoming challenges
- It can be a life-long activity: learning, experiencing and creating bonds.
How to Start
You can start by joining a team or sailing individually. You do not have to have your own boat or equipment to start.
This can be done by joining your local club/association, by registering as sportsperson with organisations like WORLD SAILING or by inquiring at your local marine store. You can also register here with the World Sailing Day Organisation and we will introduce you to our member organisations.
Information and Opportunities
Racing is very well supported by the WORLD SAILING organization in many different sailing classes including those sailed at the Olympics
See www.sailing.org for more information.
Your local area sailing club will also have information on how to join and start participating in racing. Also as a registered World Sailing Day FAN or SAILOR member you will receive access to our member directories.
Call for Award Candidates
Racing has its own Golden Sail award category.
Both individuals and organisations are honoured for the their contribution to Racing.
Support racing by recognising and celebrating the people and organisations that have contributed !
You are able to submit your candidate for consideration to World Sailing Day via your club or association to the Golden Sail awards.
Further information is provided on The Golden Sail Awards webpage.
The awards will be presented on 28 May 2026 and submissions close on 31 January 2026.