World Sailing held its first African training camp in Hammamet, Tunisia, for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, uniting ten young sailors from six countries. The event, supported by Tahe Outdoors, included technical sessions, video analysis, and practical training, aiming to boost sailing across Africa. World Sailing is expanding its presence in Africa through technical training and structural development initiatives, including coaching courses and the Emerging Nations Programme. Dakar 2026 will feature sailing as the only nautical discipline, represented by the Techno293 class.

Para Sailing is making significant progress towards returning to the Paralympic Games, guided by World Sailing's 2024-2029 global strategy. The sport has seen growth in the number of participating nations (30% increase over the past five years), competitions, and athletes, with youth participation rising from 16% to 19% and female participation increasing from 23% to 27%. World Sailing aims to have 40 nations active in Para Sailing by 2029, with Europe serving as a model for regional expansion in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Key events include the World Sailing Annual Conference and the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Oman (December 3-8, 2025). Submissions to the IPC, including Classification Rules and a Research Report (November 30) and the final proposal (December 15), are crucial for reinstatement.

World Sailing's Sailing World Cup, inspired by the FIFA World Cup format, will hold its second edition in Rio de Janeiro from November 18 to December 13, 2026. Organized by the Star Sailors League (SSL) with World Sailing's support, the event will gather 40 nations in Guanabara Bay, Brazil, mirroring the FIFA World Cup's group stages, knockouts, and final. World Sailing CEO David Graham highlighted the tournament's "special event" status, aiming to broaden sailing's appeal and align with the "Ready for the Future (2024-2029)" plan to increase audiences and revenue.

World Sailing supports the Marine Impact Lab, a one-day event on November 17, 2025, in Amsterdam, aimed at prioritizing sustainability in the marine industry. The event, led by Marine Futures and Foxall Munro, will feature tracks on product life cycle and organizational sustainability, offering practical sessions applicable to sports federations and national committees. The initiative draws on examples like the Australian Olympic Committee's use of the Foxall Munro Sustainability Toolbox for Brisbane 2032, and innovations such as Starboard's low-emission windsurf board and North Sails' CO₂ reduction efforts.

World Sailing voted to allow Russian and Belarusian sailors, race officials, and support personnel to participate in international competitions under a neutral banner, aligning with IOC conditions. The decision, made with 29 votes in favor, 5 against, and 2 abstentions, permits participation in World Sailing events. Broader sanctions remain until the next review on October 23, 2025. The council also approved key elements for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, including boat quotas and qualification systems, and implemented reforms to enhance accessibility and simplify competition formats. Interim changes were also approved for the appointment of officials for 2026 events.