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    2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships

    4–10 October 2026Marina de Portimão — Portimão, Portugal

    The World Sailing Inclusion Championships are World Sailing's global celebration of Para inclusive sailing. The second edition runs in Portimão, Portugal, from 4 to 10 October 2026, and World Sailing has confirmed the regatta will feature nine pieces of equipment.

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    Race format

    • World Sailing's Para inclusive championship, second edition
    • Marina de Portimão, Portugal, 4–10 October 2026
    • Nine pieces of equipment confirmed by World Sailing for the 2026 event
    • Dedicated event site and media centre run by World Sailing

    Who it suits

    • Para sailing programmes, clubs and national federations
    • Clubs building accessible sailing pathways and inclusive class fleets
    • Marine brands supporting Para inclusive sailing

    Planning notes

    • Equipment lists, entry routes and the media centre live on World Sailing's own championship site — check there before publishing detail.
    • Accessibility information matters more than usual for this audience: state venue access plainly on any event page you build.
    • For clubs: an accessible-by-default event page (clear headings, real alt text, keyboard-navigable entry forms) is the minimum bar here.

    Venue & location

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    Racing area
    Marina de Portimão
    Address
    Marina de Portimão, Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
    Coordinates
    37.1206, -8.5310

    Approximate location of Marina de Portimão, the host venue, with racing in the waters off Portimão. Coordinates are approximate and for orientation only — never use them for navigation.

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    Event photos & logo

    We publish photography and event marks only where the owner has cleared it and can be credited by name, so there is no gallery for Inclusion Championships yet. Photographers, clubs and organisers: send images to info@digitalsailors.org with the credit line and licence you want shown and we will publish them with your credit and a link back to you.

    Inclusion Championships FAQs

    When and where are the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships?
    World Sailing has confirmed Portimão, Portugal, from 4 to 10 October 2026 for the second edition.
    What equipment is used?
    World Sailing has confirmed the 2026 championships will feature nine pieces of equipment; the current list is published on the official championship site.

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