Over 280 of the world's top young sailors will travel to Buzios, Brazil this July for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship, with the support of the events partners and suppliers who are key elements in the championship's success.

Two-time Olympic medallist and Volvo Ocean Race competitor Santiago LANGE of Argentina has been appointed as the Championship coach for this year's Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship, taking place in Buzios, Brazil from 9-18 July.

The host Brazilian team for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship has been named following last week's selection event at the championship venue of Buzios.

The 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship is on course to be a record breaker with 59 nations and 280 sailors entered to compete in Buzios, Brazil from 9-18 July.

The RYA has published the latest RYA Youth Classes selection policy and selection notice for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship.

Ten youth sailors have qualified for US SAILING's 2009 Youth World Team, which will represent the USA at the 39th Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Buzios, Brazil from 9-18 July 2009.