Competitors for 1978 470 World Championship
| Athlete | Country | Sports | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulrich Kittman |  GER |
SAI | |
| Tom Lindskey |  USA |
SAI | |
| John Pudenz | GER |
SAI | |
| Charles Robitaille |  CAN |
SAI | |
| Gerry Roufs | CAN |
SAI | 1953 |
| David Ullman | USA |
SAI | 6 January 1946 |