This year four female and six male nominees have been shortlisted for the Award, based on their achievements during the qualifying period of 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010. The 2010 nominees are:
Los criterios de nominación para los ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2010 responden a los ‘logros extraordinarios’ conseguidos durante el período comprendido entre el 1 de septiembre de 2009 y el 31 de agosto de 2010.