In 2023, World Sailing's 'Steering the Course' will take on a new focus, shaping a pathway for Women in Sailing. This focus will not only introduce new sailors to the sport but also dive into the many different pathways and careers available.

We are again encouraging Sailing Clubs, Centres, Member National Authorities, Class Associations, and volunteers to sign up to support the event and then to take part in any one of activities suggested.

Alongside this, World Sailing will focus on a number of key opportunities to highlights roles within sailing organisations, events and the wider sailing industry to show the variety of career opportunities, volunteer roles and ways to retain people within sailing.

When Will the Festivals take place?

2023 will see two festivals take place again but we are removing the Northern and Southern hemisphere focus. Events can be run in whichever festival suits your calendar best, even both festivals if you like:

• Festival 1 – Friday 19–Sunday 28 May 2023
• Festival 2 – Friday 29 September–Sunday 8 October 2023

Sign up for 2023 here

First focus in 2023

Our first focus in 2023 will be for International Women’s Day on 8 March. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

Each year International Women’s Day runs a theme and for 2023 this is #EmbraceEquity. You can find out more about International Women’s Day 2023 and the theme here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

We would love to hear and see how your Sailing Club, Centre, Organisation or Federation is celebrating #EmbraceEquity, any content can be sent to content@sailing.org to potentially feature in World Sailing’s social media channels.