To be considered for nomination to World Sailing by the International Selection Committee of US Sailing for the 2024 Doublehanded Offshore World Championship, prospective applicants must submit this application to US Sailing.
- Prospective athletes must apply as a team. Teams shall be mixed gender: one woman and one man.
- Co-Skippers must be current members of US Sailing and be registered as World Sailing Sailors.
- At least one crewmember must have a current World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course “World Sailing Approved” Or US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands-On Training Certificate (or equivalant)
- At least one crew member shall have an appropriate radio operation license recognized by a national authority
- Each athlete must be national of the United States and present proof of nationality (passport) or have an approved exemption and provide proof of said exemption at the time of selection. For additional information regarding an athlete who is a national of two or more countries, has changed his or her nationality, or acquired a new nationality, refer to the Olympic Charter (Rule 41).
- Registration must be endorsed by the MNA (US Sailing)
The event will run from September 24 - October 1, 2024 on Sun Fast 30OD boats with mixed crew and without on-water assistance to be supplied by the OA. Please see the NOR for specific event details: https://www.lorientgrandlarge.org/fr/evenements/offshore-double-handed-world-championship/race-documents
Sailing is a sport that requies proficiency in a wide range of individual skills including physical, technical, and psychological elements. For a successful double-handed team, the skills of each athlete must combine to form an effective unit.