From August 1 to 8, 2025, Porto will welcome young sailors from all over the world for the 29er Class World Championship.
More than 400 athletes and 200 boats, accompanied by coaches and family members, will compete in six intense days of racing, with lots of speed and teamwork.
The event is based at the Douro Marina – the home of BBDouro Nautical Experiences, which is once again organizing a world championship with its seal of quality. The competition will take place along the coast, with the cities of Porto, Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia as a backdrop.
A championship that will test the best – and inspire the next.
Let’s Sail!
Program
03/08/2025
Sunday
Coaches Meeting | Sailors Lounge 09:00
Start of the Qualifying Phase 11:00
Pasta Time | Sailors Lounge After Races
Kidzink Workshop #1 | Sailors Lounge 18:00 (rescheduled)
04/08/2025
Monday
11:00 Qualifying round
After Races Pasta Time | Sailors Lounge
18:00 Kidzink Workshop #2 | Sailors Lounge
18:00 Open Forum 29er Class (sailors, parents and coaches) | Amphitheater
06/08/2025
Wednesday
11:00 Start of Final Stage
After Races Pasta Time | Sailors Lounge
19:00 World Council Meeting 29er Class | Sailors Lounge
Suggestion: Visit the Chocolate Museum at WOW (all participants and coaches receive a ticket to the museum in their registration kit)
07/08/2025
Thursday
Sailor's area
Official Hotel
Special offer for all participants:
- 15% discount on accommodation
- 20% discount on F&B
The 29er Class
The 29er is the small version of the Olympic 49er (men) and 49er FX (women) classes: one skiff for two crews.
A class created for young athletes with Olympic ambitions and high-level training, from 15 to 20 years old.
FUN FACT
The 29er class is present in 38 countries around the world, with more than 3,000 boats and 6,000 athletes actively competing in this pre-Olympic class.
Media Room
FIFTH DAY OF RACING
Weak winds are shaking up the top of the standings and raising expectations for Friday, the last day of racing in the championship.
FOURTH DAY OF RACING
Light wind intensifies the fight for the podium at the 29er World Championship.
THIRD DAY OF RACING
The third day of the 29er 2025 World Championship in Porto started with a slight delay, but ended on a high note.
FIRST DAY OF RACING
Secretary of State for Sport present at the first day of competition in the 29er Porto 2025 World Sailing Championship
OPENING CEREMONY
Afurada and Douro Marina were filled with color with a parade of more than 400 young sailors at the opening of the 29er Porto 2025 World Championship.
Brands that get on board
