The governing body of sailing worldwide, formerly known as ISAF, has officially announced its rebrand to ‘World Sailing - A Sport for Life’.

At the heart of the federation moving forward is a significant focus on change for the better. More transparency, better communication, stronger governance and greater accountability are the four main aims of the new leadership team and the rebrand to World Sailing represents their commitment to those aims.

Sailing is one of the most inclusive sports in the world, regardless of gender, age or ability of a sailor, there is a boat for anyone and everyone to train and race in. It’s not unusual to see men and women racing alongside and against each other, grandparents sharing a boat with their grandchildren, or able-bodied and disabled sailors going head-to-head - all can compete on equal terms and this is what makes the sport unique.

Not only will the federation have a refreshed look and focus, the new motto - ‘A Sport for Life’ - also reinforces the team’s dedication to the whole world of sailing, from an individual’s first step in a boat to the day they choose to hang up their salopettes.

Malcolm Page, Chief Marketing Officer of World Sailing, said, “We are really looking forward to a new era of sailing governance and myself and the team are determined to make World Sailing the best that it can be.

“It feels natural to develop our brand as the organisation evolves. The new identity satisfies all of the existing positive expectations of what our previous mark stood for, whilst moving the brand forward to acknowledge the maturity, functionality and diversity of sailing.

“We have great history and tradition and of this we are justifiably proud. However, in some areas, we were stuck in the past. Only by thinking and acting together, acting now, sharing one clear powerful message, can we move beyond this, remain relevant and grow as a sport.”

The future of the World Sailing will see a united sport from juniors venturing onto the water for the first time to champions competing at the Olympic Games or in the Vendée Globe. Greater value will be provided to Member National Authorities, Class Associations and Continental Federations, alongside initiative developed to grow and broaden participation in sailing.

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The 2015 African Championships for RS:X and Lasers started in Algiers, Algeria with light winds on the first racing day. The regatta is also the Rio 2016 Olympic games qualification event for African continent., where 2 Men’s and 1 Women RS:X spot is on the table.

13 men and 5 women from 5 countries (ALG, EGY, MAR, SEY, TUN) are competing for African Champion title but especially to win the Olympic place for their country. Racing gets underway on Friday 11 December.

Racing takes place on Bay of Algiers, along the Mediterranean coast of Northern Algeria.

Rio 2016 Olympic Qualification
Rio 2016 Qualification System
Rio 2016 Qualified MNAs - RS:X

Photos by Nail Dryss

RS:X

 

Online Entry to 2016 RS:X World Windsurfing Championships is open!
The event will be held from 20th to 27th February in Eilat, Israel.

The deadline for (cheaper) entries is February 10, 2016. Competitors and coaches are requested to register online before the deadline, as late registration and on-site registration will be available but with additional fee.

Competitors will have racing from Monday, February 22 to Saturday, February 27, including the Medal Races on last day where medals and titles will be awarded to the top three boards.

Several countries will use 2016 RS:X Worlds as an Olympic selection event with the results contributing towards Rio 2016.
The championship is also ISAF World Ranking 200 pts. event.

May you have any further questions, please contact to Mr. Ronnie Meir - [email protected]

Notice of Race

Event Website: http://www.rsxclass.org/worlds2016/

International RS:X Class Association