Dun Laoghaire Harbour will take centre stage next month as it hosts the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference.
As Afloat reported previously, more than 400 delegates from over 60 countries will gather from 2nd to 9th November at the Royal Marine Hotel and three waterfront yacht clubs — the National, Royal Irish, and Royal St. George.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council played a key role in securing the high-profile international event.
“This is a unique opportunity to showcase Dun Laoghaire’s facilities and extend a warm club welcome to our guests,” a council spokesperson said.
Delegates have been offered honorary membership of the three hosting yacht clubs for the duration of the week.
The conference programme, published on World Sailing’s website, features a range of meetings and sessions, many of which are open to observers. Sailors are encouraged to attend sessions relevant to their interests.
The Royal St. George Yacht Club will host the World Sailing Awards on 5 November.
While online registration has closed due to high demand, Irish club members can still register in person at the Royal Marine Hotel or by contacting Ciara Dowling at [email protected].
Local organisers say they look forward to welcoming visitors and showcasing Dun Laoghaire’s maritime community on a global stage that begins on November 3rd with an opening reception hosted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Cathaoirleach at the National Yacht Club.
World Sailing Conference 2025 Yacht Club Events
National Yacht Club:
Specific activities located in the club are:
Monday 2nd November
- 1030-1330 Medical Commission meeting (open to observers)
- 1900 Welcome Reception (invitation only)
- Dining for delegates and World Sailing Staff (open for booking)
Tuesday 3rd November
- 1300-1700 Safety Commission (open to observers)
- Wednesday 4th November 2025
- 1330-1630 Athletes Commission (open to observers)
Thursday 6th November
Dining for delegates and World Sailing Staff (open for booking)
Royal Irish Yacht Club
Specific activities located in the club are:
Friday 31st October
- ORC Reception (invitation only)
Sunday 2 nd November
- 1200- 1700 Development Symposium (open to observers)
- Dining for delegates and World Sailing Staff (open for booking)
Monday 3rd November
- 1030 – 1800 Racing Rules Committee (closed to observers)
- 1330 – 1700 International Regulations Committee (open to observers)
Tuesday 4th November
- RORC Reception (invitation only)
- Dining for World Sailing Staff
- Friday 7th November 2025
- 1400- 1700 Development Symposium (open to observers)
Royal St George Yacht Club
Specific activities located in the club are:
Wednesday 5th November
- World Sailing Awards Gala Dinner (invitation only)
Friday 7th November
- Host Nation Dinner (invitation only)
The upper floor of the club will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for the Gala Dinner but the Boardwalk Café and lower floor remain open as normal throughout.
