Host World or Continental Championships

To better support World Sailing Classes and Clubs wanting to host World and Continental Championships, Australian Sailing has updated the Hosting Class World and Continental Championships in Australia Policy which outlines the support we can provide and the role AS plays in helping clubs and classes comply with World Sailing regulations.

View the Policy here

Australian Sailing Support

Upon commencing the bidding and application process, Australian Sailing can assist you with the following:

Co-ordinate the Australian Sailing Calendar.
Provide written support to the Class Association, host Club or event organiser in the bidding process.
Assist with information, guidance and support regarding funding support for bidding and hosting international events.
Assist Class Associations, host Clubs and event organisers once the event is awarded.
Promote the event through publishing details on the Australian Sailing Event Calendar, including a link to the event website.
Assist in coordinating members available for International Juries if required, particularly international judges/umpires coming to Australia for other events.
Assist with the appointment of a Principal Race Officer if required.
Assist where necessary with the preparation of World Sailing standard Documents and State/Territory regulations.

Australian Sailing will reach out to you after you complete the Bid Details Form below, however, if you require assistance outside of that process please contact the National Regatta and Classes Manager.

Bidding and Application Process

Follow the process mapped out below to apply for your Club or Class to host World and Continental Championships:

Step 1) Bidding to Secure an Event

World Sailing Classes and Clubs bidding to host a World Championships in Australia are required to inform Australian Sailing of the bid details via the online form on the AS website.

Bid Details Form

Step 2) Ensure World Sailing Compliance

In accordance with World Sailing Regulation 12 and Policy D3, an International or Recognised Class is required to obtain approval from Australian Sailing to host a World or Continental Championship in Australia.

The dates for all world and continental championships must be sent to World Sailing no later than 1 August for the following year (including all championship titles to be awarded at the event).

World Sailing Rules Hub

Step 3) Requirements for Approval

Prior to applying for approval, you must ensure your Club or Class meets the following requirements:

The Organising Authority shall be appointed in accordance with RRS 89.1.
The host Sailing Club shall be affiliated with Australian Sailing.
The National Class Association shall have and maintain current affiliation to Australian Sailing.
The event meets the requirements of the World Sailing Regulations and Policies.

Step 4) Apply for Approval

Once the above requirements are met, the National/State Class Association, host club or event organiser should complete the online form to apply for approval.

Request for Approval Form

Australian Sailing may choose to withdraw their approval of the championship should the host Club and/or national Class Association not maintain their affiliation throughout the entire period between approval and event staging. Australian Sailing may choose to withdraw their approval of the championship should the host Club and/or national Class Association not comply with the applicable World Sailing regulations and policies.