Nominations open for World Sailing Awards

The international sailing federation will host the World Sailing Awards 2025 as its annual event to celebrate achievement with a gala ceremony on November 5 at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.

Honoring accomplishments across the sport, from prestigious individual and crew awards to technology and sustainability, and outstanding contributions to sailing, the World Sailing Awards will showcase the dedication and diversity that makes sailing such an inspirational global sport.

New this year is the expanded World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award – formerly the 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award – which has grown to cover positive impact in environmental footprint and social outcomes through sailing.

This includes the use of innovative technologies, community engagement, collaboration and implementation of best practices to achieve those aims. The winner will receive $10,000 USD to help further their sustainability activities.

Categories for World Sailing Awards 2025:
• Rolex World Sailor of the Year award to be presented to sailing’s highest achievers.
• Young World Sailor of the Year award to acknowledge the achievements of the next generation of sailing stars.
• New this year is the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award to celebrate significant contributions to positive environmental or social impact in sailing by individuals and teams.
• World Sailing Technology Award to recognise high performance and technical innovation in the sport.
• Team of the Year to reward successful crews of two or more.
• Beppe Croce Trophy and President’s Development Award to honour outstanding individual contributions to the sport of sailing.

To review the 2024 winners, click here.

Nominations are now open in all categories until September 30, 2025. To submit a nominee, click here.