INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Lima 2027 Pan American Games
Internal Nomination Procedures (INP)
The following documents outline Sail Canada’s selection criteria and nomination process for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games (July 23 – August 8, 2027). Athletes intending to compete at the Pan American Games must read these procedures carefully. The INP covers eligibility requirements, Canadian internal selection events for all 14 sailing classes, the nomination process, appeals, and key dates. The French version is a translation provided for convenience, in the event of any discrepancy, the English version prevails.

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2027 Singled World Championship – Fortaleza
ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Formula Kite – Women, Formula Kite – Men, iQFOiL – Women, iQFOiL – Men

Sailors intending to participate in the 2027 Fortaleza World Championship are required to express their interest via email to Kyle@sailing.ca no later than June 25, 2026. Please be advised that an expression of interest does not guarantee a spot; athletes must still earn their places via the Sail Canada qualification criteria. The 2027 World Sailing Championship in Fortaleza is run by World Sailing, unlike class World Championships, this means registration and spot allocation are handled by Sail Canada. Athletes who express interest, are awarded a spot, and then choose not to attend will be responsible for all associated registration fees. Late submissions may be restricted due to limited country spot availability.

  

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Gdynia 2027 World Sailing Championships (Double Handed Worlds)
49er, 49er FX, 470 and Nacra 17

Sailors intending to participate in the 2027 Gdynia World Championship are required to express their interest via email to Kyle@sailing.ca no later than September 21, 2026. Please be advised that an expression of interest does not guarantee a spot; athletes must still earn their places via the Sail Canada qualification criteria. The 2027 World Sailing Championship in Gdynia is run by World Sailing, unlike class World Championships, this means registration and spot allocation are handled by Sail Canada. Athletes who express interest, are awarded a spot, and then choose not to attend will be responsible for all associated registration fees. Late submissions may be restricted due to limited country spot availability.

  

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2026 Youth Sailing World Championships View Criteria
(FINAL)(updated May 6, 2026)

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To represent Canada at an international event

In order to be nominated to represent Canada at an event that requires competitors to be national of the country they represent, such as the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, other major games, or an International Sailing

World Sailing event:

  1. a competitor must be a national of Canada by the day prior to the first race of the final scheduled Canadian trials regatta for the such event; and,
  2. a competitor must meet the nationality criteria of the authority responsible for the event (e.g. the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”) for the Olympic Games, World Sailing for the World Sailing Championships, etc.).
  

Sail Canada Appeal Process and Dispute Resolution Policy (in Safe Sport section) >