A summer of sailing in The Hague for the World Championships

The Hague will host the World Sailing Championships from 10 to 20 August 2023, with the central theme of ‘preparing for the best’.

Allianz WK SeirenKnown in Dutch, the event attracts over 1,200 participants to compete in sailing, kitesailing and windsurfing events in Scheveningen. With an organized team of 400 people and around 600 volunteers, this is the largest sporting event ever held in The Hague.

The Hague welcomes the world

With 85 nations participating, our city at sea welcomes the world wholeheartedly.

sea ​​festival

The public is also welcomed to Festival at Sea each day, where you can watch the crew prepare to set sail in the morning, and enjoy activities for young and old, including water sports and music. I’m here. Festival is free. Advance reservations are required for some activities. Visit website for more information. A particular focus is on making the sport of water more accessible to children and encouraging everyone to connect more with the ocean. After all, water is a big part of Holland.

Residents welcome

For an event of this magnitude, organizers are aware of the impact on local residents and are planning in consultation with neighbors. The event will be held at multiple locations to minimize traffic issues. Special events are planned for residents We offer you the opportunity to truly participate in this unique event right before your eyes.

Podcasts of the world spoken in English

The event will also feature a unique English-language podcast presented by Allianz, with guests including: Chef de Mission Peter van den Hogenband, Olympic Champion Kiran Badreau, Dutch GP Sporting Director Jan Lammers, World Champion Odile van Aanholt, Dutch Watersports Verbond CEO Arno Van Gerven, five-time Paralympic champion Alexandra Lidcombe (also Head of Sustainability at World Sailing), Alderman Hilbert Bredemeyer, TeamGBR 49er athlete James Peters, and multiple worlds. Champion and Olympic champion Marit Baumeester.

In this podcast, guests, led by host and sports journalist Chris Woven, answer questions about what it takes and what it means to be “best prepared.” The four episodes will be available starting July 4th and can be heard on Audiohuis’ Spotify channel, the event’s social channels, World Sailing, Watersportverbond and more.