THE WORLDS.

Together, these events will see up to 580 sailors competing, potentially representing over 60 countries. The age spread of competitors between the two events can range over 60 years. The event is expected to require upwards of 800 volunteers over its duration, and will see hundreds of eager spectators and family members attending.

Cumulatively, this will likely be the largest sailing event in Canadian history. The event was last hosted in Canada in 1980 in Kingston, Ontario. The Laser class is now the largest adult and youth racing class in the world, and is the most active Olympic class sailboat worldwide. To date over 190,000 Laser sailboats have been produced, with thousands new made every year.

St. Margaret's Bay, Halifax

St. Margaret's Bay is known as one of the premiere sailing venues in North America, and for good reason. Often referred to as simply "The Bay", this pristine body of water bay consists of approximately 5x7 miles of unobstructed, clear Atlantic ocean. The racing area is free of shoals, islands, commercial traffic, and currents. It is aligned with the prevailing southwest winds and generates a 15+ knot breeze on sunny days, often with large ocean swell. Typically, the sea breeze will maintain its direction within 5-10 degrees throughout the day. The air temperature is usually low-to-mid 20's (70F), with the water temperature around 15 degrees (60F). The late summer months are often clear, with few days of rain.