The inaugural World Sailing Championships took place in 1962 in Santander, Spain.

Australia is the most successful nation in the history of the World Sailing Championships, having won a total of 14 titles.

British sailor Ben Ainslie has won a record four gold medals at the World Sailing Championships.

The Laser class was added to the World Sailing Championships program in 1980.

The 2018 World Sailing Championships were held in Aarhus, Denmark.

The World Sailing Championships typically feature 10 events, including both men's and women's competitions in various boat classes.

The inaugural World Sailing Championships for Offshore Sailing was held in France in 1998.

The King's Cup is awarded to the overall winner of the World Sailing Championships.

Spain has hosted the World Sailing Championships a total of four times, more than any other country.

Brazilian sailor Robert Scheidt won five consecutive gold medals at the World Sailing Championships from 1995 to 2003.

The Nacra 17 class was added to the World Sailing Championships program in 2008.

The 2024 World Sailing Championships will be held in The Hague, Netherlands.

Approximately 2000 sailors from over 80 countries participate in the World Sailing Championships.

Great Britain won the most medals, including the most gold medals, at the 2022 World Sailing Championships.