Sustainability is no longer optional

As the 2025 racing season unfolds, competitive sailing finds itself at a crossroads—not just of speed and spectacle, but of sustainability. Long celebrated as a sport powered by wind and water, sailing is now confronting its environmental footprint in earnest.

From carbon-intensive regattas to resource-heavy boat designs, the industry is reckoning with how to go green without compromising performance or tradition. With this as a backdrop, the sport’s leaders are working hard to set sustainable sailing practices for the future.

Rethinking The Environmental Impact Of Major Sailing Events
In it’s latest sustainability session called Navigating a Sustainable Future: @kuehne-nagel, sustainability officers from Kuehne+Nagel joined World Sailing representatives to discuss how elite sailing events are rethinking their environmental impact. The session focused on reducing carbon emissions through smarter logistics, including consolidated shipping, alternative fuels, and data-driven route planning. – Full report