MEDIA ADVISORY - On Tuesday, May 31, the 2022 World Sailing Championships will announce funding commitments from all levels of government and highlight how this support will have long-lasting economic impacts for the province

HALIFAX, NS, May 30, 2022 /CNW/ - The 2022 World Sailing Championships will feature three Olympic-class boats – the 49er open gender, the 49erFX female double handed, and the Nacra 17 mixed double handed.  Over 200 teams from around the world will be competing in St. Margaret's Bay this summer, with the main event taking place from August 31 to September 5.

Along with infrastructure improvements and economic impact, the 2022 World Sailing Championships will celebrate high-performance athletes and help inspire the next generation of sailors.

Announcement Details

WHAT	Members of the media are invited to attend a formal funding announcement, with opportunities to interview representatives from various levels of government and a local sister team who will be competing at the World's.
WHEN	Tuesday, May 31, 2022
	11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE	Hubbards Community Waterfront
	20 Yacht Club Road, Hubbards (rain location: Hubbards Sailing Clue, 215, Hwy #329, Hubbards)

SOURCE 2022 World Sailing Championships

For more information or media inquiries, please contact: Angela Chisholm, General Manager, 2022 World Sailing Championships, [email protected], 902-225-8295