The 470 World Championships have been held every year since 1970 and organised by the International 470 Class Association and recognized by the International Sailing Federation. When the Championship forms part of the ISAF Sailing World Championships the ISAF also organise the event. The 470 is a sailboat class used as equipment for the Olympic Sailing Competition.
The 49er World Championships are international sailing regattas in the 49er and 49er FX classes organized by the International Sailing Federation. It was first held in 1997. In 2013, the 49er FX class was added to the programme.
The Star World Championship are international sailing regattas in the Star class organized by the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association sanctioned by International Sailing Federation.
The ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships was first held in Sweden in 1971 and it has been held every year since. It is one of the key events of the federation to help promote top-level youth participation.
The Finn Gold Cup is the premier competition in Finn Class sailboat racing. Organized by the International Sailing Federation, it decides the Finn World Championships and has been held every year since 1956.
The ILCA 7 World Championship, until 2020 the Laser World Championship, has been held every year since 1974, organized by the International Sailing Federation.
The ILCA 4 World Championships, until 2020 the Laser 4.7 World Championships, have been held every year since 2002, organized by the International Sailing Federation. The event is open to sailors under the age of 18.
Europe World Championships are World sailing championships in the Europe class that have been held annually since 1966. Since 1978 the event is split into a women's and a men's event held (mostly) in conjunction. The event is organized by the International Europe Class Union and recognized by World Sailing.
The Dragon World Championship is an international biennial sailing regatta in the Dragon class organized by the International Sailing Federation and the International Dragon Association.
The Star European Championships are international sailing regattas in the Star class. The championships are open to sailors of all nationalities.
The Flying Dutchman World Championship, also known as FD Worlds, are international sailing regattas in the Flying Dutchman class organized by the International Flying Dutchman Class Organization since 1956 and recognised by World Sailing.
The 6 Metre World Cup are biennial international sailing regattas in the 6 Metre class organized by the International Six Metre Association.
The Tornado World Championship are international sailing regattas in the Tornado class organized by the International Sailing Federation and the International Tornado class Association.
The Women's ILCA 6 World Championship, until 2020 the Women's Laser Radial World Championship, has been held every year since 1980, organised by the International Sailing Federation. Laser Radial is an Olympic sailing class. The event was held together with the Men's Laser Radial World Championships between 1989 and 2010.
The Men's ILCA 6 World Championship, until 2020 the Men's Laser Radial World Championship, has been held every year since 1989 for the ILCA 6 class, organised by the International Sailing Federation. Laser Radial is an Olympic sailing class. The event was held together with the Women's Laser Radial World Championship between 1989 and 2010.
The 420 World Championships are international sailing regattas in the 420 class organized by the International Sailing Federation and the International 420 Class Association.
Star North American Championship are annual North American Championship sailing regattas in the Star class organised by the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association.
The Soling European Championship is an International sailing regatta in the Soling organized by the International Soling Association under auspiciën of World Sailing. Over 50 Soling European Championship were held. The popularity grew during the Olympic period of the Soling. After that era the event continued and is still reasonable successful. The Soling European Championship is an "Open" event. This means that competitors from all over the world are eligible to enter.
Optimist World Championship are annual World Championship sailing regattas in the Optimist class organised by the International Optimist Dinghy Association.
12 Metre European Championship is a European Championship sailing regatta in the 12 Metre class organised by the International 12 Metre Association.
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