World Sailing has announced that public voting for the 2018 Rolex World Sailor of the Year has now opened. To vote click HERE

World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, and Rolex, the leading name in prestige watches that includes watches engineered specifically for sailing, are pleased to announce a line-up of Rolex World Sailor of the Year 2018 nominees that personify excellence.

The 11 nominated sailors represent the best of the best in international sailing over the last 12 months, with kiteboarders, offshore racers and Olympic class specialists all shortlisted.

The names vying for the coveted and prestigious 2018 Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards are:

Female

Caterina Banti (ITA) – 2018 Nacra 17 World Champion

Carolijn Brouwer (NED) / Marie Riou (FRA) – Volvo Ocean Race winners

Daniela Moroz (USA) – 2018 Formula Kiteboarding World Champion

Wendy Tuck (AUS) – Clipper Round the World Race winning skipper

Male

Charles Caudrelier (FRA) – Volvo Ocean Race winning skipper

Sime and Mihovil Fantela (CRO) – 2018 49er World Champions

Pavlos Kontides (CYP) – 2018 Laser World Champion

Dorian van Rijsselberghe (NED) – 2018 Men’s RS:X World Champion

Ruggero Tita (ITA) – 2018 Nacra 17 World Champion

Members of the public will be invited to vote for who they think should be crowned Rolex World Sailor of the Year on Monday 15 October via World Sailing’s website. The public will contribute 30% of the overall vote with World Sailing’s Member National Authorities making up the final 70%.

Photo credit: Clipper Round the World Race