Indonesia has recommended inclusion of two other youth classes namely RS: One for Boys and Girls. This recommendation has been accepted by the Olympic Council of Asia and accordingly, the sailing competition at the Asian Games 2018 at Jakarta, Indonesia will be held in the following classes:-
| Men / Boys | Women / Girls |
| Laser Standard | Laser Radial |
| 470 | 470 |
| 49er | 49er FX |
| RS:X | RS:X |
| RS: One | RS: One |
| Laser 4.7 | Laser 4.7 |
| Optimist | Optimist |
This is the first time in the history of Asian Games sailing competition that the competing classes have been announced four years in advance.
