The World Sailor of the Year Awards were launched in 1994 by

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(formerly the International Sailing Federation) to reward individual sailors for outstanding achievements in the sport. The awards have been sponsored by

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since 2001.

List of winners

External links

* {{World Sailing navbox Awards established in 1994 ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards