Honoring Exceptional Contributions
Hall of Fame Award
The World Sailing Day Hall of Fame Award recognises individuals and organisations who have made exceptional, lasting contributions to sailing.
Top Achievements and Accomplishments in the World of Sailing
This prestigious recognition celebrates lifetime achievement, innovation, leadership, and dedication to the advancement of sailing in all its forms.
Technical
Category
Three sub-categories are: technology , construction and equipment.
Organisation Category
. Two sub-categories are: clubs & associations and events & tradeshows
Hosting
Category
Two sub-categories are: marinas, port/cities
Contributor Category
or each of the 10 sailing types, nominations for inductees are called for.
Lifetime Achievement
Two sub-categories are: person and company
WildCard
Inductee
Discover the sailors who have used their passion for sailing to make a positive impact on society and the environment.
Introduction to the World Sailing Day Hall of Fame Award
Inductees into the Hall of Fame are those whose contributions have shaped the culture and future of sailing, inspiring generations and elevating and enlarging the global sailing community and their legacies are preserved as part of a permanent tribute, ensuring that their stories continue to educate and inspire sailors and enthusiasts around the world.
Honouring Exceptional Contributions
The Hall of Fame stands as the highest honour of World Sailing Day—commemorating not just excellence, but the enduring influence on the spirit of sailing and its development and growth.





