top of page

Our Story

Located in the Marina de Vilamoura, on the south coast of

Portugal, Vilamoura Sailing Centre has become one of the

world’s leading references in dinghy sailing. Founded in

2017, it is now recognized as the largest dinghy sailing cen-

ter in the world, attracting thousands of sailors and coach-

es who seek exceptional training and racing conditions.

Vilamoura Sailing Centre hosts a continuous calendar of

major international events, including Olympic qualification

regattas and World Sailing ranking events, reinforcing its

reputation as a premier global stage for high-performance

sailing.

Supported by the Prow Group—experts in international

sports event management—Vilamoura Sailing Centre con-

tinues to raise the bar, offering a unique, professional, and

inspiring environment for sailors from all over the world.

Get to Know Us

Live Stream

220815_JCF_ILCA4YWC_VLM55728_5336.jpg

Experience the excitement of the Youth Sailing World Championship with our multi-day livestream.

Follow the races in real time as top sailors compete across several days of thrilling action on the water.

Enjoy live coverage — all streamed right here from Vilamoura - and daily highlights on Youtube.

Sustainability

Promoting responsibility and respect for our oceans

The Youth Sailing World Championship is committed to protecting our oceans and promoting sustainable sailing.

From waste reduction and recycling initiatives to eco-friendly race operations, we’re working to minimize our environmental impact both on and off the water. Together with our partners, we strive to inspire a cleaner, greener future for sailing and the seas we love.

Exclusive stays & Secret experiences for families

Our experiences packages combine comfort, authenticity, and unforgettable moments.

Join us in telling the story of the next generation of sailors!

Media acreditation

All media professionals wishing to cover the event are required to request accreditation in advance.

Please click on the link on the Media Accreditation page and complete the form to request media accreditation for the Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 in Vilamoura, Portugal.
Accreditation will provide access to media facilities, boat park, and other designated areas during the event.

Media Acreditation

Transportation

Due to its peripheral location, the Algarve enjoys good transport connections, both internally with the other Portuguese cities and externally with the rest of the world.

Event Ambassadors

Joana Pratas

Olympic Sailor

7915a3f786e810b4206ef7b396a7629a0cdec147

Eduardo Marques

Olympic Sailor

Nuno Gomes

Emerging Nations Ambassador

VENUE PARTNERS
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
LogoVisitPortugal_Principal_Cores_Pos_JPG.jpg
MOBILITY PARTNER
TECHNICAL PARTNER
Logo_AlphaRopes.png
ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
GLOBAL PARTNERS
OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS
ws_primary_white_solid_mono.png
LogoW2.png
Youth_Portugal2024_white_Landscape.png
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
bottom of page