In the Olympic year, the Senior and Junior World Championships are combined into one event at the same venue. All junior boat classes are represented, while senior races are held in non-Olympic boat classes.
Senior Events for 2008 World Championships
Heavyweight Men: M2+
Heavyweight Women: W4-
Lightweight Men: 1x, 2-, 4x, 8+
Lightweight Women: 1x, 4x
Junior Events for 2008 World Championships
Men: 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4-, 4+, 8
Women: 1x, 2x 2-, 4x, 4-, 8+