GBR Blind Sailing Team Wins World Championships in Oman
by Becky Greenway 11 Dec 2025 03:07 PST
GBR Blind Sailing Team Wins World Championships in Oman © World Sailing
GBR Blind Sailing has delivered an extraordinary performance at the World Sailing Inclusion Visually Impaired Championships in Oman, achieving a historic sweep across the visually impaired classes with the continued support of sponsorship from award winning creative digital out of home studio DOOH.com.
The GBR team secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the B1, B2 and B3 categories, and went on to take 1st and 3rd place in the overall inclusive classes. This remarkable achievement reinforces Britain's position as a global leader in inclusive sailing.
DOOH.com's sponsorship has helped GBR Blind Sailing, a charity dedicated to training, supporting and empowering visually impaired sailors, compete at the highest levels of international sport and contributed to the opportunities that led to this championship winning moment.
The partnership holds deep significance for DOOH.com, aligning with the company's commitment to inclusivity, authenticity and expanding what is possible. Just as Blind Sailing enables visually impaired sailors to experience confidence, freedom and connection, DOOH.com strives to build a workplace and body of work rooted in openness and opportunity.
This collaboration also continues a personal connection that began years ago between DOOH.com CEO Andrew Newman and Lucy Hodges MBE, one of the UKs most accomplished sailors and a driving force in inclusive sport.
Andrew Newman, CEO at DOOH.com: "What this team has achieved in Oman is nothing short of extraordinary. Their determination, teamwork and sheer skill have set a new standard for what inclusive sport can look like.
"We are incredibly proud to support GBR Blind Sailing and to see their hard work recognised on the world stage. This is more than a win. It is a moment that shows what belief, opportunity and the right people around you can make possible."
Lucy Hodges MBE, Commodore of GBR Blind Sailing: "Competing at the Inclusion World Championships in Oman has been a proud and defining moment for our team and for the wider para and inclusive sailing community. The level of competition, the spirit on the water, and the shared determination of every athlete showed exactly why inclusion in sport matters so deeply.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support of DOOH.com. Their commitment has played a vital role in helping us achieve world titles across both the para and inclusion championships, and their belief in our journey strengthens our drive for the future. Their backing allows us to focus fully on performance, teamwork, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible."
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