New Race Officials training program

World Sailing has launched the new National Race Officer Training Program for Member National Authorities (MNAs) to apply for on an annual basis with the aim of providing a recognized qualification for race officials from nations without their own national training program.

The National Race Officer Training Programme offers a variety of courses across all aspects of officiating, including:

• Club Race Officer – Level 1
• National Race Officer – Level 2
• Umpire Clinic
• Judging Clinic
• Measurement Clinic

Applications will be open to MNAs on April 1-25, 2025.
• For MNAs to apply for the National Race Officer Program: click here
• For Measurer, Umpires and Judges Clinics to submit applications, click here.

To assist with preparing an application and finding the most appropriate course, World Sailing has produced guidebooks for the National Race Officer Training Program and for the Measurers, Umpires & Judges Clinics.

After the application window has closed, all applications will be reviewed in line with strategic development priorities and successful courses can begin as early as May 30, 2025.

“The new process enhances accessibility to educational courses for all nations and supports the global development of sailing officials,” explained Fiona Kidd, World Sailing’s Head of International Development. “Member National Authorities can now apply for year-round courses, simplifying scheduling. World Sailing will also assist MNAs in securing funding to ensure training reaches those in need.”

Any MNA interested in hosting a Race Official International Seminar should contact World Sailing for more information: raceofficials@sailing.org