Para Classification & Eligibility

It is less than two weeks before the 2025 Hansa World and International Championships, incorporating a series of Para Sailing World and International Championships. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club for this wonderful event.

To be eligible for the Para Sailing Championships, you need to register for classification HERE if you haven’t already done so.

Does one of the following apply to you?

• If you have a physical disability or vision impairment but are not on the World Sailing Para Classification Master List, you should register as soon as possible.
• If you have intellectual impairment but are not on the Virtus Master List for Sailing and do not have evidence of membership of Special Olympics in your country, you should register as soon as possible to apply for Australian Sailing Provisional Classification for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment.
• If you are on the World Sailing Para Classification Master List with Review (R) Status, you should register as soon as possible.
• If you are on the World Sailing Para Classification Master List with Confirmed (C) Status, you should register if there has been any change in your condition.
• If you are deaf, or have low hearing, classification is not necessary but hopefully you have let us know when you entered.

Please complete the Medical Diagnostics Form (MDF) that is available on the World Sailing website under the classification section, and bring this with you to classification along with any relevant medical documents or confirmation of your medical condition to streamline the process and avoid any last-minute issues.

We encourage all eligible sailors to be formally classified for sailing.  Not only does classification make you eligible for additional championship prizes but increasing the number of classified athletes around the world supports the bid for having sailing reinstated in the Paralympic Sailing Competition!

Also, please remember that you are required to be affiliated to your World Sailing Member National Authority (National Sailing Federation) and be a member of your National Hansa Class Association (membership of the International Hansa Class Association is available at registration for sailors whose country does not have a NHCA).

If you have any questions about the event, please email sailing@rpayc.com.au.

We are looking forward to a great, inclusive Hansa Worlds!

RPAYC Sailing Office