All welcome at 2022 Youth Sailing Worlds

Over 450 of the world’s very best youth sailors from 69 countries have confirmed their participation in the 2022 Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships, to be held July 8-15 off the coast of Scheveningen in The Hague, The Netherlands.

The championships are open to competitors up to the age of 19, with only one entrant per country competing in each of the 11 events. While recent history of the competition in Asian nations has led to political conflict, the Dutch hosts should provide none of that.

Kiteboarding has been included for the second time, reflecting the growth of the Kite class in recent years. The discipline will make its debut as an Olympic event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and many of the young sailors competing in The Hague will have an eye on making the transition to the Formula Kite class ahead of the forthcoming Olympics.

“The Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships is a prestigious event in the World Sailing calendar and we are looking forward to the event in The Hague,” said David Graham, CEO, World Sailing. “The combination of a natural beach and the North Sea winds will make for an exciting competition, and a true test of sailing skills for the world’s brightest prospects.”

Tournament Director, Dorian van Rijsselberghe, two-time RS:X Windsurfing Olympic champion, is looking forward to this role and to giving something back to the sport.

“I’m not talking about the medals, but the fun, the camaraderie, the road to get there and the enjoyment to be had. We will make sure that all participants will not forget The Hague and that the whole sports-loving Netherlands can watch and enjoy the action from close by. Fun and performance go hand in hand, and where better for that to happen than in Scheveningen.”

Sailing Program (Event and Equipment):
Male Windsurfer – Youth iQFOiL
Female Windsurfer – Youth iQFOiL
Male/Mixed Two Person Dinghy – 420
Female Two Person Dinghy – 420
Male One Person Dinghy – ILCA 6
Female One Person Dinghy – ILCA 6
Mixed Two Person Multihull – Nacra 15
Male Kiteboarding – Formula Kite
Female Kiteboarding – Formula Kite
Male Skiff – 29er
Female Skiff – 29er

Details: https://worldsailingywc.org/netherlands-2022/