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Six days of championship racing off Royal Varuna Yacht Club — the class returns to the Gulf of Thailand for the 2027 World Championship, preceded by the Open Masters and Thailand Open Nationals.
On-site club rooms are available for the 2027 OK Worlds — the closest, most convenient place to stay, steps from the racing, the beach bar and the entry tracker. Limited availability, so book early.
Entries who have paid and confirmed their place on the start line.
Notice of Race & Racing Rules of Sailing →| Country | Sail Number | Skipper |
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Entries so far, grouped by the sailor’s national authority — click a country to see who’s sailing from there.
A single-handed, 4-metre racing dinghy designed in 1957 by Danish naval architect Knud Olsen, commissioned by Axel Dangaard Olsen — the class name comes from Knud Olsen’s initials, reversed. Originally built as a preparation class for the Olympic Finn, the OK has grown into a genuinely global one-design fleet, prized for being light, affordable and competitive at every level — home-built boats have been raced to a world-class standard for a fraction of the cost of Olympic classes.
The OK Dinghy International Association is the class’s world governing body, coordinating national associations, the World Ranking list, technical rules and the World and European Championships.
Visit okdia.org → Current World Ranking → National Associations →Yes. For competitors, coaches, and guests wishing to arrive ahead of the championship or extend their stay in Thailand, Royal Varuna Yacht Club can provide formal invitation letters and administrative support to facilitate your Thai visa application. Contact the event secretariat with your travel dates and passport details for assistance.
Yes. RVYC provides Temporary Membership for visiting sailors planning to arrive more than one week before the championship or stay more than one week after:
RVYC offers limited on-site club accommodation (rooms and chalets). In addition, a wide range of partner hotels and serviced apartments at various price points are located within 5 to 15 minutes of the club in Pratumnak and South Pattaya.
Direct private taxis, minibuses, or pre-arranged event shuttles can take you from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) directly to the club in approximately 90–120 minutes.
February typically delivers prime sailing conditions in the Gulf of Thailand, featuring consistent thermal sea breezes (averaging 10–18 knots), warm tropical waters (~28°C), and sunny weather. Tropical sailing gear is standard—no wetsuits required.
Yes. Sailors can tune up by participating in early-season regattas hosted at RVYC, including the Royal Varuna Open Masters Championship and the OK Pre-World, in the weeks leading up to the main event.
Entries are handled directly by Royal Varuna Yacht Club's official registration system — sailors and clubs both register there.
Register on Varuna Racing →Questions about your entry or registration? Email the committee.
