Sustainability

Sailing and Sustainability

Through the very environment in which we practice our sport, sailors are already very environmentally aware and World Sailing has the following objectives to respect and safeguard our environment:
  • Develop and implement an environmental programme for the sport and events.
  • Increase and develop awareness of environmental issues amongst all sailing stakeholders.
  • Support the development of Olympic Games and World Sailing event venues that are sustainable for the environment, economy and community.
  • Position sailing as environmentally aware.

IOC Climate Action x Sustainable Travel supported by Airbnb 2023 Award Winner

This award highlighted innovative action and advocacy to travel more sustainably within the sports calendar. World Sailing explored sustainable travel options and raising awareness about the importance of reducing carbon emissions through staff travel to the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships by train this summer in The Hague. Read more about the award here.