WELCOME MOTOR SAILING/BOATING
Motor bosting and sailing offers excitement, freedom, and access to a wide range of on-the-water activities. Whether it’s leisurely cruising, high-speed adventure, fishing, or exploring remote coastlines, motor boating has something for everyone. You can enjoy it solo, with friends or family, or as part of an organized group. The motor boating community is welcoming, diverse, and passionate about life on the water.
Reasons to Start
Motor boating is accessible, thrilling, and endlessly rewarding. It also:
- Provides a dynamic and exhilarating way to experience the water.
- Builds confidence in navigation, seamanship, and boat handling.
- Encourages exploration, from inland waterways to open seas.
- Is perfect for socialising, travel, recreation, and even sport.
How to Start
Starting with motor boating is easy and doesn’t require owning your own boat. Many clubs and marinas offer rentals, training programs, and crewing opportunities.
Local boating centres and associations often provide introductory courses on safety, navigation, and handling. You can also register here with the World Sailing Day Organisation and be connected to member organisations that support newcomers to motor boating.
Information and Opportunities
Motor boating/sailing is supported by various marine and boating organisations worldwide. These provide resources, safety guidance, training, and organised events for all experience levels.
Registered World Sailing Day members gain access to directories and activity calendars.
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Call for Award Candidates
Motor Boating has its own WSD Award category.
Both individuals and organisations are honoured for their impact, innovation, and contributions to motor boating.
Support motor boating by nominating those who’ve inspired safe, enjoyable, and sustainable practices in this growing area of the sailing/boating world!
You can submit your candidate for consideration to World Sailing Day via your club or association.
Further information is provided on World Sailing Day Awards webpage.
The awards will be presented on 28 May 2026 and submissions close on 31 January 2026.