June 27, 2025
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Registration now open for the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
World Sailing is excited to announce that registration is now open for the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, taking place at the Mussanah Sailing School at the Barceló Mussanah Resort in the Sultanate of Oman from 30 November to 8 December 2025.
Organised in partnership with Oman Sail, this groundbreaking event marks a major milestone for the sport – the first multiclass, global championship hosted by World Sailing that is designed specifically to include both Para classified athletes and athletes with disabilities who do not meet IPC classification criteria, all racing side by side in an inclusive, high-performance environment.
Competition will be held across five categories:
- RS Venture Connect – two-person keelboat (with SCS), open to both Para-classified and Inclusive category teams.
- Hansa 303 (Single) – open to all sailors regardless of classification.
- ILCA 6 – for athletes with intellectual impairments (Virtus, Special Olympics, or World Sailing II classification required).
- RS21 – blind fleet racing, open to B1, B2 and B3 Visually Impaired-classified sailors.
- Seated Wing Foiling – a brand-new inclusive discipline, open to Para MIC-classified athletes and self-declared inclusive athletes.
Sailors, teams and MNAs are invited to complete the registration form via Manage2Sail.
The Notice of Race (NoR) and Sailing Instructions are available now on the World Sailing website and provide full details on eligibility, format, classification, equipment, and entry fees.
Hannah Stodel, Para World Sailing Manager, said, “This first edition of such a landmark event promises to be an exciting opportunity to showcase the diversity of our sport. The World Sailing Inclusion Championships are a celebration of what sailing can be – inclusive, dynamic, and welcoming to all. From grassroots participants to elite competitors, this is a chance to compete on equal terms.”
Dr Khamis Al Jabri, CEO of Oman Sail, added, “We are honoured to host the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships. This event is a powerful statement about the importance of inclusion – both in sport and in society. We look forward to welcoming sailors from around the world to Oman for what promises to be an unforgettable championship.”
A dedicated competition site has now launched, where you’ll find more information on equipment, registration, and media contacts. It will also host the confirmed entry list, results and all event updates in the lead-up to and during the championships.
Read more about the World Sailing Inclusion Championships here.