September 23 – October 2, 2026
Marseille, France
US Sailing is seeking applications for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship (ODHWC)
If you are part of a double handed offshore mixed crew (please see NOR for the specific definitions for mixed crew) and interested in representing the USA at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, submit your application for consideration in the process outlined below. US Sailing, along with other Member National Authorities (MNAs), has been invited to apply for entry in the event. US Sailing will request two invitations during the first phase of registration, and hopes to be invited to nominate one, and possibly a second, team to participate in the 2026 event. Please see the Official Notice Board for specific event details.
This is the third edition of the Offshore Doublehanded World Championship will be held in Marseille, France, from 23 September to 2 October 2026 using the Sun Fast 30 One Design.
To view Selection Procedures, click here
Direct link to Application: https://ussailing.jotform.com/261246309127151
Deadline for application is midnight EDT Friday, June 6, 2026, by 11:59 PM.
Key elements being considered by the US Sailing International Selection Committee include:
- Teams shall be a mixed two person crews of one woman and one man. Please refer to the World Sailing Transgender Policy
- Co-Skippers must be current members of US Sailing, and each must have a World Sailing Sailor ID.
- Teams must meet the requirements in the Notice of Race
- At least one crew member must have a current World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course “World Sailing Approved” Or US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands-On Training Certificate
- At least one crew member shall have an appropriate radio operation license recognized by a national authority
- Both crew members shall be familiar with First Aid procedures, hypothermia, drowning, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and relevant communications systems.
- Each athlete must be national of the United States and present proof of nationality (passport) or have an approved exemption and provide proof of said exemption at the time of selection.
- Top doublehanded international and domestic race results from 2022-2026.
For more on the announcement by World Sailing on this event organised by the RORC with the support of Cap-Regatta, Yacht Club de France, Lorient Grand Large and Jeanneau, Read More Here.
Sailing images: © Anne Beaugé /LGL
