World Sailing
No Regattas Organised for Russia or Belarus: World Sailing Statement
28th February 2022 World Sailing
The world governing body for the sport of sailing has confirmed there are no organised regattas planned to be held in Russia or Belarus in 2022. In a statement, World Sailing says it is "very concerned about the situation in Ukraine"…
The death of Ken Ryan of Dun Laoghaire at the age of 88 really does mark the end of an era, as he successfully bridged the divide between amateur and professional administrations through his own self-effacing yet untiring voluntary qualities,…
450 Sailors from 69 Countries Ready for Action at the Allianz 2022 Youth Sailing World Championships
22nd February 2022 Youth Sailing
Over 450 of the world’s very best youth sailors from 69 countries have confirmed their participation in the Allianz Youth World Sailing Championships 2022. Taking place off the coast of Scheveningen in The Hague, The Netherlands, from 8-15 July 2022,…
Afloat.ie regrets to record the death on Saturday night in Dublin of Ken Ryan, one of Ireland's leading contributors to global sailing administration. In addition to years of service to club and nationalsailing bodies in this country, he was Vice…
The 2022 eSailing World Championships have kicked off with players around the world battling it out in the season opener in the Bay of Cádiz, Spain. Thousands of eSailors have competed to get a head start in this prestigious event,…
World Sailing Rethinks New 'Onerous' Keel Inspection Offshore Racing Rule
8th February 2022 World Sailing
A World Sailing re-think is under consideration to exempt Category 3 offshore races from the new requirement for documented structural inspection. Changes to the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) came into effect on January 1 2022, and mean an additional requirement…
The International Paralympic Committee has outlined the terms and timeline for sports seeking inclusion in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, USA World Sailing CEO, David Graham, says the international federation for the sport is putting “the reinstatement of…
RYA Launches Support Framework After Change to Offshore Special Regulations
9th January 2022 Offshore
The UK’s Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has launched a new framework of support for yacht racers and owners following a change in World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations (OSR). Since 1 January this year, as previously reported on Afloat.ie, yachts competing in…
World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, has released a compilation of highlights from the 2021 season. The high-octane video features thrills and spills from 12 months of races and competitions on the water, which spanned…
Out-of-the Water Structural Yacht Inspection is New Rule for Category 3 Offshore Races in 2022
23rd December 2021 Offshore
Changes to the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) coming into effect on January 1 2022, will mean an additional requirement for yachts taking part in races of Category 0 to Category 3. In 2022, Irish fixtures such as June's…
Howth Yacht Club's Eve McMahon continues to be the top Irish performer after another big day on the water at the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships om Oman. With 11 events due to be decided by the end of this…
World Sailing has awarded the upcoming 2022 Foiling Week Special Event status, ensuring the competition can grow, reach more people, and partner with international and national foiling programmes and pathways to create events within the event. Foiling Week joins high…
World Sailing, the sports governing body has a number of employment vacancies at its headquarters in London, UK. The organisation is looking for: a social media digital communications manager a graphics designer a technical - Olympic equipment manager a technical…
Sixteen of the UK's most promising young sailors are ready to take on the world’s best when they represent Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships. The talented youngsters, all aged 18 or under, will represent the British Youth…
Olympic gold medalists Hannah Mills MBE (GBR) and Eilidh McIntyre (GBR) were voted female 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year on Thursday 2, December in a virtual ceremony streamed live from the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, UK. Australia’s…
Another Gold for Sailing at Golden Rings Awards Following Wins for Beijing 2008 & London 2012
12th November 2021 Tokyo 2020
Sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has won Gold in the Best Coverage by the Host Broadcaster category of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Golden Rings Awards. Producer Henry Mok and director Leon Sefton received the award for providing…
