# A-Cat World Championship

The A-Class Catamaran World Championship is an annual international sailing regatta for International A-class catamaran they are organized by the host club on behalf of the International Class Association and recognized by World Sailing, the sports IOC recognized governing body.

## Events

| Event | Event | Event | Host | Host | Host | Class | Participation | Participation | Participation | Participation | Participation | Ref. |
| Ed. | Dates | Year | Host club | Location | Country | Class | Boats | Male | Fem. | Nat. | Cont. | Ref. |
| 01 | - | 1981 | | Botany Bay | Australia | Open | | | | | | |
| 02 | - | 1982 | | Cesenatico | Italy | Open | | | | | | |
| 03 | 6 - 13 Mar | 1984 | | Wellington | New Zealand | Open | | | | | | |
| 04 | 20–29 July | 1985 | | Spray Beach | United States | Open | 38 | | | | | |
| 05 | | 1986 | | Brenzone | Italy | Open | | | | | | |
| 06 | | 1987 | | Blairgowrie | Australia | Open | | | | | | |
| 07 | 28 Aug to 2 Sept | 1988 | | Turkey Point | Canada | Open | | | | | | |
| N/A | | 1988 | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD |
| 08 | | 1990 | | Napier | New Zealand | Open | | | | | | |
| 09 | | 1991 | Gromitz Swgel-Club | Gromitz | Germany | Open | 62 | | | | | |
| 10 | - | 1992 | Segelclub St. Moritz | Saint Moritz | Switzerland | Open | 67 | | | | | |
| 11 | - | 1993 | | Sanguinet | France | Open | | | | | | |
| 12 | - | 1994 | | Lake Cootharaba | Australia | Open | 51 | | | | | |
| 13 | 7 - 11 Aug | 1995 | Stichting Catamaran Zeilwedstrijden | Andijk | Netherlands | Open | 59 | | | 9 | 2 | |
| 14 | | 1996 | Club Nautic Estartit | L'Estartit | Spain | Open | 85 | | | 14 | 3 | |
| 15 | | 1997 | Alamitos Bay Yacht Club | Long Beach, California | United States | Open | 48 | | | 10 | 3 | |
| N/A | | 1998 | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD |
| 16 | 8 - 15 Jan | 1999 | McCrae Yacht Club | McCrae | Australia | Open | 87 | | | 9 | 3 | |
| 17 | 14–23 July | 2000 | | Cesenatico | Italy | Open | 100 | | | 11 | 3 | |
| 18 | 17-25 Aug | 2001 | | Port Genesta | Spain | Open | | | | | | |
| 19 | 13 - 20 Sept | 2002 | Vineyard Haven Yacht Club | Martha's Vineyard | United States | Open | 48 | | | 13 | 4 | |
| N/A | | 2003 | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD |
| 20 | 2-10 Feb | 2004 | New Plymouth Yacht Club | New Plymouth | New Zealand | Open | 49 | | | 5 | 2 | |
| 21 | 18–24 June | 2005 | Club de Voile de Sanguinet | Sanguinet | France | Open | 100 | | | 17 | 4 | |
| 22 | | 2006 | | Vastervik | Sweden | Open | 82 | | | 16 | 4 | |
| 23 | 10 - 16 Nov | 2007 | Islander resort & USIACA | Ismoralda | United States | Open | 98 | | | 11 | 3 | |
| 24 | 2–9 Jan | 2009 | Belfont 16ft Sailing Club | Lake MacQuarie | Australia | Open | 93 | | | 13 | 3 | |
| 25 | 6–7 Mar | 2010 | Congrega Velisti Cesenatico | Cesenatico | Italy | Open | 100 | | | 17 | 3 | |
| 26 | 13–20 Aug | 2011 | Kaløvig Sailing Center | Kaløvig | Denmark | Open | 95 | | | 16 | 3 | |
| 27 | 19–27 Oct | 2012 | | Islamorada Key | United States | Open | 74 | | | 9 | 3 | |
| 28 | 9–16 Feb | 2014 | Takapuna Boating Club | Takapuna, Auckland | New Zealand | Open | 81 | | | 12 | 4 | |
| 29 | 5–12 Sep | 2015 | Centro Velico Punta Ala | Punta Ala | Italy | Open | 154 | | | 16 | 4 | |
| 30 | 18–24 June | 2016 | Royal Yachtclub Hollandia | Medemblik | Netherlands | Open | 118 | | | 17 | 4 | |
| 31 | 19–26 Aug | 2017 | | Sapot | Poland | Open | 125 | 122 | 3 | 18 | 4 | |
| 32 | 23–30 Aug | 2018 | | Hervey Bay | Australia | Foil | 69 | | | 12 | 3 | |
| 32 | 23–30 Aug | 2018 | | Hervey Bay | Australia | Classic | 45 | | | 8 | 3 | |
| 33 | 25–30 Aug | 2019 | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy | Isle of Portland | United Kingdom | Foil | 64 | 63 | 1 | 15 | 3 | |
| 33 | 25–30 Aug | 2019 | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy | Isle of Portland | United Kingdom | Classic | 23 | 23 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
| N/A | – | 2020 | St. Petersburg Yacht Club | St. Petersburg, Florida | United States | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| N/A | 5–12 Nov | 2021 | St. Petersburg Yacht Club | St. Petersburg, Florida | United States | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 34 | 30 Apr to 6 May | 2022 | Houston Yacht Club | Houston, Texas | United States | Foil | 19 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 34 | 30 Apr to 6 May | 2022 | Houston Yacht Club | Houston, Texas | United States | Classic | 18 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 3 | |
| 35 | 7–15 Sep | 2023 | Yacht Club de Toulon | Toulon | France | Foil | 46 | 44 | 2 | 13 | 3 | |
| 35 | 7–15 Sep | 2023 | Yacht Club de Toulon | Toulon | France | Classic | 80 | 79 | 1 | 13 | 3 | |

## Multiple World Champions

Compiled from the table below includes up to and including 2023.
| Ranking | Sailor | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | No. Entries" |
| 01 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 15 |
| 02 | Steven Brewin (AUS) | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 |
| 03 | Mischa Heemskerk (NED) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 04 | John Scott Anderson (AUS) | 2 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 23 |
| 05 | Egidio Babbi (ITA) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 05 | Andrew Landenberger (AUS) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 07 | Greg Goodall (AUS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 08 | Alan Goodall (AUS) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 09 | Pete Melvin (USA) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | Paul Mckenzie (AUS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Nils Bunkenburg (GER) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |

## Medalists

| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 1981 | Bill Anderson (AUS) | | |
| 1982 | Alberto Babbi (ITA) | | |
| 1984 | Allan Goodall (AUS) | | |
| 1985 | Allan Goodall (AUS) | Greg Goodall (AUS) | Massimo Corbara (ITA) |
| 1986 | Scott Anderson (AUS) | | |
| 1987 | Brad Schafferuis (AUS) | | |
| 1988 | Greg Goodall (AUS) | | |
| 1990 | Greg Goodall (AUS) | | |
| 1991 | Paul McKenzie (AUS) | Allan Goodall (AUS) | Greg Goodall (AUS) |
| 1992 | Paul McKenzie (AUS) | Egidio Babbi (ITA) | Scott Anderson (AUS) |
| 1993 | Egidio Babbi (ITA) | Paul McKenzie (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) |
| 1994 | Mitch Booth (AUS) | | |
| 1995 | Egidio Babbi (ITA) | Dario MINELLI | Roman STROBI |
| 1996 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Egidio Babbi (ITA) |
| 1997 | Pete Melvin (USA) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Francesco Marcolini (ITA) |
| 1999 | Nils Bunkenburg (GER) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Cameron Owen (AUS) |
| 2000 | Nils Bunkenburg (GER) | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Egidio Babbi (ITA) |
| 2001 | Steven Brewin (AUS) | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) |
| 2002 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Steven Brewin (AUS) |
| 2003 | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD |
| 2004 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Steven Brewin (AUS) |
| 2005 | Pete Melvin (USA) | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Steven Brewin (AUS) |
| 2006 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Manuel Calavia (ESP) |
| 2007 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Lars Guck (USA) | Pete Melvin (USA) |
| 2008 | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD |
| 2009 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Steven Brewin (AUS) | Andrew Landenberger (AUS) |
| 2010 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Steven Brewin (AUS) | Jack Benson (AUS) |
| 2011 | Steve Brewin (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Jack Benson (AUS) |
| 2012 | Mischa Heemskerk (NED) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Jack Benson (AUS) |
| 2013 | NOT HELD | NOT HELD | NOT HELD |
| 2014 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Blair Tuke (NZL) | Peter Burling (NZL) |
| 2015 | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Mischa Heemskerk (NED) | Manuel Calavia (ESP) |
| 2016 | Mischa Heemskerk (NED) | Darren Bundock (AUS) | Steve Brewin (AUS) |
| 2017 | Steve Brewin (AUS) | Tymoteusz Bendyk (POL) | Jakub Surowiec (POL) |
| 2018 Foiling | Glenn Ashby (AUS) | Mischa Heemskerk (NED) | Blair Tuke (NZL) |
| 2018 Classic | Andrew Landenberger (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Graeme Parker (AUS) |
| 2019 Foiling | Mischa Heemskerk (NED) | Dave Shaw (NZL) | Tymoteusz Bendyk (POL) |
| 2019 Classic | Andrew Landenberger (AUS) | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Andrew Landenberger (AUS) |
| 2020 | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID| | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID| | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID| |
| 2021 | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID | CANCELLED DUE TO COVID |
| 2022 Foil | Ravi Parent (USA) | Jakub Surowiec (POL) | Riley Gibbs (USA) |
| 2022 Classic | Andrew Landenberger (AUS) | Michael Todd (ESP) | Andreas Landenberger (AUS) |
| 2023 Foil | Jakub Surowiec (POL) | Mischa Heemskerk (NED) | Darren Bundock (AUS) |
| 2023 Classic | Scott Anderson (AUS) | Doreste Blanco Gustavo (ESP) | Andrew Landenberger (AUS) |