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    2026 Youth Sailing World Championships

    11–19 December 2026Vilamoura — Vilamoura, Portugal

    The Youth Sailing World Championships are World Sailing's flagship youth event. The 2026 edition is held in Vilamoura, Portugal, from 11 to 19 December 2026, and World Sailing reported over 400 sailors already confirmed ahead of the regatta.

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    Race format

    • World Sailing youth world championship
    • Vilamoura, Portugal, 11–19 December 2026
    • Over 400 sailors confirmed ahead of the event, per World Sailing
    • Dedicated championship site run for the event

    Who it suits

    • Youth squads, class associations and national federations
    • Coaches and academies planning the youth season
    • Marine brands reaching the youth and family audience

    Planning notes

    • Entry lists, classes and daily reporting come from the official championship site — treat it as the authoritative source.
    • December scheduling means the event sits at the end of the calendar year; plan content and squad announcements around the northern winter.
    • For federations: a single youth-worlds landing page with squad, schedule and results links consistently outperforms scattered social updates.

    Venue & location

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    Racing area
    Vilamoura
    Address
    Vilamoura, Quarteira, Algarve, Portugal
    Coordinates
    37.0748, -8.1178

    Approximate location of Vilamoura, the host venue, with racing in the waters off the Algarve coast. 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 Youth Sailing Worlds 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.

    Youth Sailing Worlds FAQs

    When are the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships?
    World Sailing has confirmed Vilamoura, Portugal, from 11 to 19 December 2026.
    How many sailors are competing?
    World Sailing reported over 400 sailors already confirmed for the 2026 championships ahead of the event.

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