Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the team members selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships, to be held in Vilamoura, Portugal, from 11 to 19 December 2026.
The selected sailors were officially welcomed to the team during a recent briefing, which was joined by Australian Sailing Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Page OAM, coaches, support staff, and fellow team members as preparations commenced for the event later this year.
On the call Page congratulated the selected sailors on their achievement.
2026 Australian Youth Sailing Team for the Youth Sailing World Championships
Team Coaches and Support Staff
Following the team welcome, sailors will participate in a series of virtual sessions leading up to the championships, providing key information for sailors and families on travel and logistics, event and venue preparation, team expectations, and other important aspects of representing Australia as members of the national team.
Alongside these sessions, sailors will continue their on-water preparation within their home club and class environments, supported by their club and class coaches and programs. This reflects the important role that clubs and class associations play in the development of youth sailors.
The team is scheduled to depart for the championship in early December.
About the Youth Sailing World Championships
The Youth Sailing World Championships is World Sailing’s premier international youth event, bringing together sailors from around the world to compete across a range of classes and disciplines.
Beyond the racing, the event provides young sailors with the opportunity to experience international competition, develop independence and resilience, learn from different cultures and perspectives, and build lifelong friendships within the global sailing community.
For many participants, the championship is a highlight of their sailing journey and an important milestone in their ongoing development in the sport.
