This is a List of World Championships medalists in sailing.

• List of World Championships medalists in sailing (centreboard classes)
• List of World Championships medalists in sailing (juniors and youth classes)
• List of World Championships medalists in sailing (keelboat classes)
• List of World Championships medalists in sailing (multihull classes)
• List of World Championships medalists in sailing (windsurfer classes)
• List of World Championships medalists in sailing (yacht classes)
• List of World Championships medalists in sailing (radio sailing classes)