Call for Canadian Teams: 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships

Following the tremendous success of the 2024 Offshore Double Handed World Championships, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has released the Notice of Race for the 2025 edition, set to take place in the UK.

Sail Canada is seeking Canadian mixed Double Handed teams to represent the country in Cowes, Isle of Wight, this September. Interested teams are invited to submit a brief sailing résumé for each member, along with a statement detailing how they meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Notice of Race. Submissions must be received by 16:00 EDT on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Sail Canada will select two teams to be forwarded as expressions of interest to the race organizer by June 2, 2025, in accordance with NOR 4.9, as part of the international selection process.

For more details, including a link to the RORC electronic notice board, refer to the World Sailing announcement at https://www.sailing.org/2025/02/28/notice-of-race-issued-for-2025-offshore-double-handed-world-championship/.

For any inquiries, please contact the Sail Canada Offshore Group at offshore@sailing.ca.