2025 Annual Conference in Ireland

The coastal destination of Dún Laoghaire has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards on November 3-8, bringing together over 400 international delegates and some of sailing’s biggest names for a celebration of the sport and an opportunity to shape the future of sailing.

This will be the second time the town has hosted a World Sailing Annual Conference, after first hosting the event in 2012.

Representatives from across the sailing world, including volunteers, sailors, event organizers, committee members, Member National Authorities (MNAs), Class Associations, boat manufacturers, and the World Sailing Board and Council will convene at the Royal Marine Hotel.

discuss World Sailing’s strategy for the coming year and beyond, making and ratifying key decisions that will impact the sport at every level, from elite professionals to recreational sailors. 

World Sailing’s Council will meet on November 8 to provide opportunities for Members to interact with the Board before the final meeting to approve, reject, or defer the recommendations and proposals from the Committees and will ratify proposals at the Annual General Meeting. Elections will also be held during the General Assembly to fill two vacancies on the World Sailing Board.

“This is always a special occasion where the community is able to come together, discuss proposals, champion our successes and share suggestions for where we can improve, speak openly about challenges facing the sport worldwide and create new opportunities for the growth of a sport we all love,” said David Graham, CEO of World Sailing. 

“The World Sailing Awards will once again share and celebrate the achievements of so many athletes from across sailing, shine the spotlight on those working to innovate and support the growth of the sport.” 

Details: https://www.sailing.org/inside-world-sailing/organisation/governance/conferences/2025-world-sailing-annual-conference/