Elite Sailors
Programs for elite sailors focus on overall sailor development as well as creating access to high performance training venues and events.
Sailor programs aim to empower those who take part and give them the ambition to succeed. Attendees can also inspire future sailors in their country, by showing them the opportunities that are available.
Youth Emerging Nations Program
Youth Development is a key pillar to the overall success of the sport. Many Olympians first started their journey attending a Youth World Championships. It is therefore key that youth sailors from emerging nations get the opportunity to compete at these world class events and are also provided with the support to develop a sustainable pathway in their nation through skilled coaches.
The programs here outline opportunities for sailors to reach World Championship event but also for coaches to support them in the training and journeys too.
Senior Emerging Nations Program
Programs are available for Senior sailors to support and build participation in the Sailing World Championships, as well as qualification events for the Olympic Games. Programs can include training camps and events, financial support for attending competitions as well as travel subsidies.
Programs also aim to support sailors as they transition from youth events to senior events, with many participants in the senior program having come from youth programs.
Para Sailing Development Program
The World Sailing Inclusive Sailing Development Program (IDP) helps the Member National Authorities develop sustainable national para and inclusive training programs.
This includes supporting the training of all sailors including para sailors and their coaches through several dedicated performance clinics subsidised by World Sailing. The subsidies include up to 50% of travel expenses, cover all accommodation and food costs during the clinics and all practical equipment (boats and training resources) provided for the participants.
The IDP focuses on enabling the participating nations to grow sustainable training programmes. All clinics are centred around immersive learning techniques and focus on developing transferable skills that can be used by each individual MNA to further develop their individual sailors and programs.
Approved Training Centres
Approved Training Centres are high performance centres that can offer different training opportunities to MNA’s and Sailors. The facilities have been visited by World Sailing in order to ensure they meet the highest standards in safety, facilities and training equipment.
They can be used by sailors to access high performance training facilities all across the world and due to their locations, offer different training environments.