Thursday, July 6th 2017 - The Offshore Sailing Worlds in The Hague, the Netherlands, will be held from 12 to 18 July 2018. Save this date to compete in the first combined IRC/ORC championship, an innovative solution to unite the two largest offshore racing fleets. Registration will open in September 2017.

The week from 12 to 18 July fits perfectly in the IRC/ORC sailing calendar with the Kieler Woche, Commodores Cup, Cowes Week and the Copa del Rey. It also fits in the calendar of The Hague, directly after the finish of the Volvo Ocean Race and Optimist Europeans.

In 2018 the city of The Hague will be all about sailing and a sailing showcase to the world. Over the years, Dutch ORC and IRC teams have enjoyed the hospitality of previous Worlds organizing countries. Attending events around the globe, the Dutch owe it to the offshore sailing community from all over the world to invite them to the low lands to experience the hospitality and the treasure called ‘North Sea’.

Compact, accessible and attractive
The Hague, with its charm, history and modern seaport is the perfect location to host the Offshore Sailing World Championships in 2018. The compact port is more than sufficient to accommodate all boats just a stone’s throw from the competition areas. The surrounding event grounds will complement the race village in addition to existing lively streets and boulevards offering a wide variety of restaurants, bars and shops.

It’s all about teamwork
Every member of a team participating in the World Championships appreciates that sport requires teamwork, focus and dedication. To organise a World Championship requires the same dedication, focus and teamwork. The organising committee in the Netherlands looks forward to organise the ‘best-in-class’ event for all stakeholders and for participating sailors to leave with a big smile and life-long memories.  

Where sports drives technology
Rating systems based on science and technology, continuously adapting and optimizing with the goal of ever more fair sailing competition. The Hague region’s scientific and economic roots are fueled with sports, innovation and technology which couldn’t be a better central theme for the World Championship: Where sports drives technology.

Discover The Hague
Not only the harbor will be centered around the Worlds, the whole city of The Hague will be captured in the event. Visitors, sailors, locals and shore crew are invited to discover the city and taste the local food.