A sporting event to boost two-person youth sailing.
In 2028 the Cadet World Championship returns to the Netherlands. At the end of July 2028, some 300 Cadet sailors from around the world will gather for a week full of racing, fun and international friendship. The Worlds give young sailors who are new to racing the chance to gain their first international racing experience, while experienced sailors take on the world’s best.
“We are honoured that the International Cadet Class has chosen the Netherlands again after 11 years. We also see it as an opportunity to give youth sailing in the Netherlands a boost. If you start racing in 2027, you can sail the Worlds in your own country in 2028. How cool is that?”— Lenneke Vente, chair of the Dutch Cadet Class Association (DCCA)
“Organising a World Championship takes careful preparation — not just from us, but also from the venue and the municipality. We have an excellent venue in mind and expect to announce it early next year.”— Ruben Zijlmans, organising committee
In the run-up to the Worlds, the DCCA wants to get more children excited about two-person sailing. What makes Cadet sailing special is that young sailors learn to make decisions together, take responsibility and trust each other. A younger crew can learn from an experienced helm and later grow into that role themselves.
“If you learned to sail in a Cadet, you can sail anything. We hope the Worlds will be the start of a lifetime of fun on the water for many children.”— Lenneke Vente
The Cadet is an international two-person dinghy for sailors aged 7 to 17, bringing together fun, teamwork and racing. It is the only two-person youth class internationally recognised by World Sailing. More than 10,000 Cadets have been built worldwide since 1958. The Cadet Worlds were last held in the Netherlands in 2017, in Bruinisse. In 2027 the Worlds take place in Ribnitz-Damgarten, Germany.
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