International Sailing Federation
World Sailing launches antitrust probe into Olympic events
World Sailing has announced the initial set of disciplines that will undergo an antitrust review to ensure the governing body remains compliant with European Union competition law.
World Sailing confirms candidates for presidency
World Sailing has announced a list of three candidates for its presidency, with Paul Henderson, the former head of the sport’s global governing body, amongst the contenders.
World Sailing to launch World Cup review, Abu Dhabi drops rights to season finale
World Sailing has said it will launch a strategic review of its showpiece Sailing World Cup series and has stated Abu Dhabi has withdrawn its hosting rights to the finale of the ongoing 2016 season.
ISAF rebrands as World Sailing
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the sport’s global governing body, has opted to rebrand as World Sailing.
ISAF chief quits after brief tenure
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has announced that chief executive Peter Sowrey has resigned from his position, less than six months after he was appointed.
ISAF chief issues venue switch threat after Rio 2016 test event
International Sailing Federation (ISAF) chief executive Peter Sowrey has threatened to move all of the sport’s events for the 2016 Olympics outside of Guanabara Bay, unless the water at the venue is cleaner and floating rubbish is removed for next year’s Games.
IOC to step up water testing ahead of Rio 2016
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is to order new testing for disease-causing viruses in waters that will stage events during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with organisers in the Brazilian city pledging to improve water quality ahead of next summer’s sporting spectacle.
ISAF appoints former Accenture exec as new CEO
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has appointed Peter Sowrey as its new chief executive with immediate effect.
ISAF demands action over troubled Rio 2016 sailing venue
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has threatened to move its 2016 Olympic Games events away from Guanabara Bay amid concerns that pollution levels at the Rio de Janeiro venue remain unchecked.
Guanabara Bay to miss Rio 2016 clean-up target
Rio de Janeiro will not meet its targets on clearing up pollution from the Guanabara Bay venue ahead of its hosting of the 2016 Olympic Games, according to newly-appointed state environment secretary Andre Correa.
Qingdao completes Sailing World Cup calendar
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has completed its event line-up for the 2015 Sailing World Cup after renewing Qingdao, China as a host venue for two more years.
World Match Racing Tour adds US sailing showpiece for 2015
The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) sailing series has confirmed that the Congressional Cup will feature in the 2015 edition of its World Championship Tour.
ISAF chief executive Pels steps down
ISAF unveils European hosts for World Cup series
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has confirmed that Hyères in France and Weymouth in the UK will host the two European rounds during the 2015 Sailing World Cup series.
ISAF extends Abu Dhabi’s World Cup Final deal
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has amended a deal for Abu Dhabi to host its Sailing World Cup Final through to 2017 by extending the agreement by an additional two years until 2019.
Abu Dhabi lands rights to ISAF Sailing World Cup Final
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has awarded Abu Dhabi the hosting rights to its Sailing World Cup Final through to 2017.
Paes admits Rio 2016 won’t deliver on Guanabara Bay promises
Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor, Eduardo Paes, has conceded that the city will not keep its promise of cleaning the polluted Guanabara Bay in time for its staging of the 2016 Olympic Games.
World Match Racing Tour set for Dutch debut
Sailing’s World Match Racing Tour has announced the addition of the Dutch Match Cup as an official stage of its 2014 season.