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Anticipation is building as sailors worldwide prepare for the 2025 Hansa World Championships, set to be hosted at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport, Australia. Fresh off the recent Hansa Class Asia Pacific Championships at Southport Yacht Club, top competitors from across the globe are gearing up for fierce competition in March 2025.

At the Asia Pacific Championships in October, Japan’s Takumi Niwa delivered an impressive performance in the Hansa 303 One Person fleet, securing the win after consistently placing in the top three in all eight races. Niwa, along with Polish Para World Sailing Champion Piotr Cichocki and Australia’s Alison Weatherly, will reunite in Newport to vie for the Hansa 303 Para World and Open World titles. Spain’s Isaias Iglesias, who took second in the European Championships, will also add to the challenge.

The 303 Two Person category saw Australians Chris Symonds and Manuela Klinger dominate by winning every race. Next year’s competition will feature strong European contenders including France’s Gauthier Bril and Camille Massonnaud, along with past medallists Piotr Cichocki and Olga Górnaś-Grudzień, in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

In the Liberty class, Hong Kong’s Foo Yuen Wai, with six wins out of nine starts, claimed victory in Southport and now sets his sights on a World Championship. Britain’s Paul Phillips and former champion Vera Voorbach from the Netherlands will join him in Newport, alongside Japan’s Ryo Sasaki, who secured the Liberty Servo title at the Asia Pacific’s.

Queensland’s local talent also shone on the Gold Coast Broadwater, with Neil Rowsthorn, Brent Geritz, and Ross Manning taking the top three spots in the SKUD 18 division. They will face serious competition from New Zealand’s top crews, who are shipping boats to compete in the SKUD 18 Open and Para categories. Notably, Paralympic gold medallists Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch will make a highly anticipated return to the SKUD 18, aiming for a strong showing at the Worlds.

Entries for the 2025 World and International Championships close on 30 November. Competitors and Coaches are encouraged to register to participate prior to the close of entries to avoid a late fee. Charter boats and requests for RIBs are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Complete a Charter Form available on the event website HERE.

View the full list of current entrants HERE

Important Details for Entrants:
Early Entry Deadline: Midnight, Saturday, 30 November. A late fee is applicable thereafter.
World Sailing ID: Required for para category participants to ensure para rankings.
Logistics: Visit the event website for details on Accommodation options, how to Charter Boats, Charter RIBs, and volunteer opportunities.

For more details and to stay updated on all aspects of the Hansa World Championships 2025, visit our official event website at www.hansaworlds.org

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Media Contact:
Contact: Brendan Rourke
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club 16 Mitala Street, Newport, NSW, Australia
Email: marketing@rpayc.com.au | Phone: +61 2 9998 3700

Sponsorship Opportunities are available: Contact marketing@rpayc.com.au

Hansa Sailing have secured accessible accommodation for the 2025 World Championships at the Sydney Academy of Sport in Narrabeen. This accommodation is approximately 12km from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club.

The rooms are motel/ dormitory style and sleep 3-4 people per room in 2 upper and lower bunk beds and a king single (potentially sleeps 5), each has an ensuite accessible bathroom. The room’s cost includes linen plus breakfast and a packed lunch and dinner for $146.50 per person, per day.

The facility is NON-SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED to be brought on site.

If you are interested in securing some of this accommodation, please contact Chris Mitchell at chris@hansasailing.com or via WhatsApp on +61 413 484 740

Notice of Race Published for Hansa World Championships 2025
July 27, 2024

The Hansa World & International Championships 2025 is set to sail into action from March 23 to March 30, 2025, at the prestigious Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, located at 16 Mitala Street, Newport, NSW, Australia. The Notice of Race has now been published, marking the official start of preparations for this highly anticipated event.

Competitors, coaches, supporters, and volunteers are encouraged to express their interest and start planning their participation by completing the Expressions of Interest form, which is now live on the event website. This form is crucial to ensure all participants are informed about the latest updates and essential information leading up to the event.

The Hansa Worlds are renowned for their inclusive competitions, welcoming sailors of all abilities from around the globe, promoting the spirit of unity and sportsmanship among sailors of all abilities. The 2025 edition will also incorporate a number of Para Sailing World and International Championships with results of para classified sailors drawn from the open fleet results. In addition, World Sailing will conduct an Inclusive Development Program prior to the event.

To provide for the large number of international competitors, Boat Charter application form are available on the entry landing page of the event website. To secure a charter boat for the championships complete the form online. The Australian Hansa Class Association ensure that all competitors have the necessary equipment to compete at their best.

Participants and attendees are encouraged to explore various accommodation options to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable. A comprehensive list of nearby venues is available on the accommodations page of the event website.

For more details and to stay updated on all aspects of the Hansa World Championships 2025, visit our official event website at www.hansaworlds.org

Contact: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club 16 Mitala Street, Newport, NSW, Australia
Email: sailing@rpayc.com.au Phone: +61 2 9998 3700
Hansa Class Email: hansaclassinfo@gmail.com

Sponsorship Opportunities: marketing@rpayc.com.au

About the Hansa World Championships:
The Hansa World Championships is a premier sailing event that brings together sailors from around the globe to compete in a spirit of inclusivity and camaraderie. Hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, the 2025 championships promise to be a memorable celebration of skill, camaraderie, and the unifying power of sport.