2023 Sailing World Championships

The 2023 Sailing World Championships were held in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 8 to 20 August 2023. It was the sixth edition of the Sailing World Championships and the world championships for all disciplines at the next Olympics, and for four para sailing classes. It took place on the waters off Scheveningen and offered the chance to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, whose sailing competition will be held in Marseille. Para sailing will be held on Braassemermeer. Approximately 1,400 sailors were expected.

The venue hosted the 2022 Youth Sailing World Championships.

Bidding process
The following cities competed to win the right to host the Championships.
 * 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand
 * The Hague, Netherlands

In May 2018, The Hague was chosen. In 2020, it was decided the championships will be held in 2023 instead of 2022.

Events and equipment
The following events are open for entries: