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Gdynia to host 2019 Youth Sailing World Championships
World Sailing is pleased to announce that Gdynia, Poland has been selected to
host the 2019 Youth Sailing World Championships.
Known as Poland's sailing capital, Gdynia is a dynamic, modern city with
experience in running large scale events. The 2019 Youth Worlds will be held
out of Marina Gdynia which is close to the city centre and offers excellent
sailing and recreational facilities.
Gdynia has hosted a number of international regattas in recent years,
including the 2004 edition of the Youth Worlds, 470 and Laser European
Championships as well as Volvo Gdynia Sailing Days, attracting thousands of
participants and spectators.
Bid partners, the Polish Yachting Association and the City of Gdynia, bring
together proven experience in hosting large scale events with the regatta to
take place from 13-20 July 2019.
Alistair Dickson, World Sailing Events Manager, said, "With experience
of hosting high calibre sailing events, Gdynia is a perfect fit to hold the
2019 edition of the sports premier event for young sailors.
"Excellent on-shore facilities in a great location coupled with a good
breeze in July will ensure the delivery of a fantastic all-round
championship. World Sailing look forward to working with the Polish Yachting
Association and the City of Gdynia.”
An Evaluation Panel received presentations for potential hosts of the 2019
Youth Worlds in February 2016 from the following venues:
Gdynia, Poland
Lelystad, The Netherlands
Shanghai, China
The Panel made their recommendation to World Sailing's Executive Committee
who unanimously endorsed the recommendation.
The selection of Gdynia is subject to a successful site visit and satisfactory
contractual arrangements.
By Daniel Smith -
World Sailing
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