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!
SOCIAL
Social Club racing after work on Wednesday or Thursday evenings provide a welcome and refreshng break ! and on weekends an extended mini-vacation !
CORINTHIAN
The excitement of the start,
EXTREME
The toughest of all competitions : Vendée Globe, Golden Globe Race,
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 or by inquiring at your local marine store. You can also register here with the World Sailing Day | May 28 Organisation and we will introduce you to our member organisations.
Information and Opportunities
Racing is very well supported 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 May 28 World Sailing Day FAN or SAILOR member you will receive access to our member directories.
Call for Award Candidates
Competition sailing has its own award category in the World Saiuling day – 28 May Awards competition.
Both individuals and organisations are honoured for the their contribution to Competitive sailing and growing Sailing in general.
You are able to submit your candidate for consideration to World Sailing Day | May 28 via your club, association or organisation to the WSD28May Awards.
Join us!
World Sailing Day – 28th May partnered with Sailing Miles
Sailing Miles is the first global loyalty and rewards program designed and created for the sailing and marine industry. World Sailing Day | May 28 and the global rewards Sailing Miles program has partnered to stimulate and incentivise people and companies to stay engaged with sailing and get the best out of both programs.
If you sign up today, you can claim your first 1000 miles for free. Double that amount if you become a member of both WSDO and Sailing Miles!
