Sail the World’ Weekend

‘Sail the World’ Weekend

Sail The World On 1-2 September

Location: Southampton, Great Britain

The ‘Sail the World’ weekend 1-2 September is set to be one of the highlights of ISAF Centenary celebrations and a perfect opportunity to promote sailing around the world. The aim is simple: get out on the water and get sailing! The newly launched ‘Sail the World’ pack contains all the details on how to get involved.

ISAF wants everyone to join in and help celebrate the 100th birthday of the International Sailing Federation, getting as many people involved in our sport as possible. The ‘Sail the World’ pack (attached) contains details on how MNAs, classes, clubs and individuals can get involved in the weekend and make it one of the lasting memories of the ISAF Centenary.

Included in the pack are details of the ‘Sail the World’ logo and how it can be adapted for every event taking place on 1-2 September. ISAF will also be honouring every participant in ‘Sail the World’, and the pack has more details about the different certificates and awards available.

‘Sail the World’ is open to everyone around the world. Every participant counts – just do not forget to tell us about your weekend. Email sailtheworld@isaf.co.uk and look at the ‘Sail the World’ microsite www.sailing.org/sailtheworld to find out all the latest about what is going on.

‘Sail the World’ weekend – 1-2 September 2007 – let’s go sailing!

ENDS

For further information contact:

ISAF Sail the World

Email: sailtheworld@isaf.co.uk

ISAF Secretariat, Marketing and Media Department

Tel: + 44 2380 635 111

Fax: + 44 2380 635 789

Email: marketing@isaf.co.uk

Links

ISAF Sailing the World

www.sailing.org/sailtheworld

ISAF Centenary

www.sailing.org/centenary

International Sailing Federation (ISAF)

www.sailing.org

Notes for Editors

International Sailing Federation

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is the world governing body for the sport of sailing.

ISAF is made up of 121 Member National Authorities (MNA) who are its principle members, and responsible for the decision making process that governs the sailing world.

There are currently 87 ISAF International, Recognized and Classic Yacht Classes, ranging from the smallest being the Optimist dinghy to the largest, the 60 foot multihull.

ISAF Centenary

Formed in 1907, ISAF will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary throughout 2007.

Amongst the highlights of ISAF Centenary celebrations will the 2007 ISAF Sailing World Championships and the Sail the World Weekend from 1-2 September. ISAF will also be publishing a 100 Years of Sailing commemorative book and launching the ISAF Sailing Hall of Fame.

Every ISAF event throughout 2007 will be an integral part of the Centenary celebrations. Whether a local regatta, or a World Championship event, everyone counts. ISAF would like your event to remember what a special year it is, so welcomes everyone to use the specially commissioned Centenary logo.

Sailing

Sailing is a lifetime sport enjoyed right across the world.

The sport encompasses a massive range of disciplines and events including Olympic sailing, offshore sailing, windsurfing, match racing, team racing, fleet racing, disabled sailing.

Sailing first joined the Olympic programme at the Paris 1900 Olympic Games. Sailing was back on the Olympic programme for the London 1908 Olympic Games and has been a part of every Olympic Games since.