Regulated Events
Regulated Events are events where the Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA), as the Member National Authority (MNA) of World Sailing (WS) has been delegated by either WS, the Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA), or any other party to manage the standards, qualification, and subsequent selection of athletes to represent the country at a regulated event. This list includes but is not limited to:
Olympic Games
Olympic Games Qualifier Events &/or Test Events
Pan American Games
Pan American Games Qualifier Events
Junior Pan Am Games
Youth Olympics
Island Games
CAC Games
World Sailing Youth World Championships (yearly)
Above listed regulated events usually take place on a 4-year cycle, other than noted. Each event may have certain restrictions – eligibility, # entries available, classes, gender, age, etc.
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Regulated Event Application (REA)
To be considered for selection to a Regulated Event, eligible athletes and teams are required to submit to the BSA a detailed REA.
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A Regulated Event Application shall include the following information:
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Athlete name, nationality status, and sailing resume with past results including, at a minimum, all events in the class.
(if athletes switch classes, or switch partners in double handed classes, their previous scores shall not be carried forward to the new combination/class.) -
Training and Competition plan through the Qualification Period that includes plans for meeting the Qualification Standards.
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Statements from personal coach(es) and other expert staff supporting the Training and Competition plan.
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Cover letter from each athlete addressing their goals for the event and how it fits into their long-term goals as a high-performance sailor(s).
Qualification Standards
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Each Regulated Event has different Qualification Standards set and published by the BSA, and in some cases in conjunction with the BOA. The standards set out the minimum requirements athletes must attain, and minimum results they must attain at Qualification Events to be eligible to be selected to represent the country at a Regulated Event.
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The details of standards may change as the sailing calendar changes from year to year, and from one Olympic quadrennial to the next. Check with the BSA before committing to specific Qualification Events to ensure the events latest information is used and that the BSA are aware of your plans.
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Noting that there may be circumstances where a Qualification Event falls short in assessing performance on a competitive stage (e.g. weather conditions, top sailors not taking part, number of races completed, etc.) BSA reserves the right to adjust the standard, grading or selection – any change requires the support of the majority of the Sailing Directorate.
BSA aims to support athletes who have shown a commitment to the sport, and whose training plan and performance demonstrates that they will be competitive. Without that demonstration BSA will not select an athlete(s) to represent the country at a Regulated Event.
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Athlete Rankings
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To maintain regional flexibility and to allow for postponements and cancellations of Qualification Events the BSA uses a ranking system from published Qualification Events for potential athletes who meet general qualification standards (age, gender, etc.). Due to the varied degree in strength of fleets and the fact that athletes may not consistently race head-to-head we have designed a format that allows the athlete to choose their events regionally (where they may be at school for instance).
The formula being used is a modified version of the World Sailing ranking system:
Ranking Points = E(N-P+1)/N
Where:
E = BSA Event Grade (Weighting)
N = Number of Entries
P = Position in Regatta
While the priority is to keep the ranking system consistent, the ‘Event Grading’ may be altered based on the actual event if it doesn’t meet expectations (e.g. weather conditions, # of entries, top sailors not taking part, number of actual races completed, etc.) – either below or above the initial Event Grade. Any re-grading of a Qualification Event will be published within 21 days of the completion of the event.
Alternative Qualification Events may be added at the request of the athlete - requests to add an alternative Qualification Event must be submitted to the BSA (and published by the BSA) at least 2 months prior to the alternative Qualification Event starting.
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2025 WS Team Racing World Championships
Date:
Location:
Age:​
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Event Site:
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WSYWC Individual Qualifications:
May 28th to June 1st, 2025
NYYC Newport, RI
Open
Yes
Team Selection
Yes
Registration from BSA
​January 20th, 2025
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(Updated ​April 9, 2025)
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2025 Junior Pan Am Games
Date:
Location:
Age:
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Event Site:
Country Qualifications:
NoR:
Individual Qualifications:
August 15 to August 18, 2025
Asuncion, Paraguay
U-23 in 2025
Yes, Registered
Team Selection with BOA
Yes, once Bermuda is qualified
Registration from BSA & BOA
September 5th, 2024
https://asu2025.org.py/en/home/
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(Updated ​May 22, 2025)
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2025 World Sailing
Youth World Championships
Date:
Location:
Age:
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Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Event Site:
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WSYWC Individual Qualifications:
December 12th to 20th, 2025
Vilamoura, Portugal
12 to 19 Years of Age
as of December 31, 2025
Yes
Team Selection
Yes
Registration from BSA
March 1st, 2025
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Qualification Standards​​​
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2025 Island Games
Date:
Location:
Age:
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
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Site:
2026 CAC Games
Date:
Location:
Age:
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Site:
Country Qualifications:
Individual Qualifications:
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July 24th to August 8th, 2026
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
Over 15 in 2026
Yes, Registered
Team Selection with BOA
Yes
Registration from BSA & BOA
​September 2024
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(Updated May 1, 2025)​​
2026 Youth Olympic Games
Date:
Location:
Age:
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Site:
Equipment:
October 31st 2026
Dakar
Youth - 14 to 18
Yes, Registered
Team Selection with BOA
Yes, once Bermuda is qualified
Registration from BSA & BOA
Contact BSA
​Youth Olympic Games
** iQFoil only **
2027 Pan Am Games
Date:
Location:
Age:
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Event Site:
Country Qualifications:
Individual Qualifications:
TBC 2027
Lima, Peru
Open
Yes, Registered
Team Selection with BOA
Yes, once Bermuda is qualified
Registration from BSA & BOA
TBD
TBD
TBD
2027 World Sailing
World Championships
Date:
Location:
Age:
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Site:
Country Qualifications:
Individual
Qualifications:
1st Quarter, 2027 (likely Feb)
Fortaleza, Brazil
Open
Yes
Team Selection
Yes
Registration from BSA
TBD
TBD
TBD
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TBD
2028 Olympic Games
Los Angeles
Date:
Location:
Age:
Bermudian:
BSA Role:
BSA Criteria:
Registration Criteria:
Apply By:
Site:
Country Quali's
Individual Quali's
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July 14th to July 30th , 2028
Los Angeles, USA
Open
Yes, Registered
Team Selection with BOA
Yes, once Bermuda is qualified
Registration from BSA & BOA
TBD
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TBD
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Anti-Doping & Drug Testing
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Sailors details will be submitted to relevant authorities by BSA and sailor will submit to testing as requested and meet all standards for Location: reporting and test results as may be required.
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Failure to meet the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) or Bermuda Sport Anti Doping Authority (BSADA) standards will result in immediate suspension whilst the matter is investigated.
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