Overview

Every year IODAI send several Teams to different international events. The goal of sending sailors to these events is threefold:

• to enhance their sailing skills and gain experience & competence in competing in international events 
• to develop their independence and resilience in a safe, controlled environment
• to build lasting friendships with their fellow teammates and competitors which hopefully will help them stay involved in the sport for life
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The actual events selected are subject to change but typically include:

• One team of 5 sailors to the World Championships
• One team of 7 sailors to the European Championships (max 4 of one gender)
• One team of 8 sailors to the French National Championships – International Development Team (IDT)
• One team of Under 12 sailors going to the British National Championships

Qualification criteria apply and Worlds, European and IDT team places are determined, amongst other things, from sailors’ finishing positions at Irish Sailing Youth Nationals. See the latest Teams policy posted here – Policy

Ireland may also be invited to compete in the European Team Racing Championships. This invitation is dependent on the performance of the Irish team at the previous year’s European [fleet racing] Championships.