It is an honour for Ireland to host the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship (ISAF Youth Worlds) in 2012.
For details on the history and background to the ISAF Youth Worlds and the Official Event Website Click Here
About the Organisers provides general information on the organisation of the event and information of more specific interest to Irish sailing and general public.
The Royal St George Yacht Club (RSGYC) has been appointed by ISAF, the world’s governing body for the sport of sailing, to host the 2012 championship. The RSGYC will be organising the event in association with its neighbour club - The National Yacht Club (NYC).
The ISAF Youth Worlds as the worlds’ premier event for youth sailing is sure to attract the top youth sailors and coaches, officials and media, from around the world to Dublin Bay for 10 days in July 2012 for the 42nd addition of the event. This first visit to Ireland, within three weeks of the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, provices the perfect opportunity to showcase Ireland.
Over 300 sailors representing more than 60 nations will compete across eight classes in identical boats and equipment. The championship is run on similar lines to the Olympic Games - competitors are nominated by their national assocation, nations permitted only one entry per class, each team suppplied with new boats and equipment and privided with accommodation & meals. This program runs over 10 days including Registration, Opening Ceremony, 7-day Race Schedule and Closing Ceremony.
