Two weeks to go until inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Mussanah

The countdown is on! In just two weeks, the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships will begin at the Mussanah Sailing School, Barceló Mussanah Resort in Oman.

Event Overview
- Dates: November 30 – December 8, 2025
- Participants: Over 150 sailors, coaches, and support staff from 33 nations
- Focus: Inclusivity in sailing, featuring athletes with a wide range of disabilities (Para-classified and non-IPC classified).

- Competition Classes:
- One-person: Hansa 303, ILCA 6
- Two-person: RS Venture Connect, Fareast 28r (visually impaired sailing)

- Inclusive Development Programme (IDP): Training and development for sailors, coaches, and race officials from emerging nations, held before racing begins.

Oman’s Role
- Local Representation: Six sailors from Oman Sail’s SailFree programme, supported by bp Oman and the Oman Paralympic Association.
- Highlight Teams:
- RS Venture crews: Sami Al Sulaimi & Sultan Al Wahaibi, Rayan Al Mujaini & Zaher Al Atbi, Adil Al Siyabi & Hassan Al Lawati.
- One-person Hansa 303 sailors: Ali Al Ghusaini, Al Ghalya Al Jabri, Malik Al Qurtubi.
- Opening Ceremony: December 3, 2025, coinciding with the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Global Significance
- Debut Nations: Trinidad & Tobago, India, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Iraq, Chinese Taipei, Uruguay.
- Partners: World Sailing global partners Musto and Kuehne+Nagel, plus Omani ministries and tourism boards.
- Message: Sailing as a sport of freedom, inclusivity, and equal opportunity.

Schedule Snapshot
- Nov 30 – Dec 2: IDP coaching clinics, registration, classification, anti-doping workshop.
- Dec 3: Opening ceremony & Oman tour.
- Dec 4–8: Racing, forums, closing ceremony.

👉 This championship is being hailed as a new era for inclusive sailing, bringing together diverse athletes and nations to celebrate ability, resilience, and community on the water.