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US Sailing announces selection process for 2018 Youth Match Racing World Championships

by US Sailing 10 Jan 2018 06:40 PST 3-8 July 2018
The semifinal lineups have been decided at the Youth Match Racing World Championship © Tom Walker

The 2018 Youth Match Racing World Championship, organized by World Sailing, will be held on Lake Ledro in Trentino, Italy, on July 3-8, 2018, in the J/22.

US Sailing announces that the selection process for the skipper representing the U.S. will be by resume. Applications must be submitted by 12am/Midnight CST on February 15, 2018.

In order to be considered for selection, skippers must meet the eligibility criteria:

  • They must be current members of US Sailing when competing in the Youth Match Racing World Championship.
  • They must be a U.S. citizen or eligible permanent resident with written authorization from World Sailing for an exemption under World Sailing Regulation 24.5.4.
  • They must meet the eligibility requirements of World Sailing regulation 19, Eligibility Code.
  • They must not have turned 23 years of age as of December 31, 2018.
Click here for the Notice of Race published by World Sailing
US Sailing Code of Ethics: US Sailing Code of Ethics
Selection Procedure: Selection Procedure
Application Form: Application form

For questions or more information, contact Dave Perry at .

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