Sailing is dependent on the environment and by following a few simple rules of conduct when sailing we can ensure our sport has no negative impact on the environment.

Through the very environment in which we practise our sport, sailors are already very environmentally aware and World Sailing's has the following objectives to respect and safeguard our environment:

Develop and implement an environmental programme for the sport and events
Increase and develop awareness of environmental issues amongst all sailing stakeholders
Support the development of Olympic Games and World Sailing event venues that are sustainable for the environment, economy and community
Position sailing as environmentally aware

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Important Documents

IMO DOCUMENTS

World Sailing International Regulations Commission represents the interests of World Sailing, its member National Authorities and all users with IMO and other international or national institutions.

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ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES

Below you will find a list of documents which aims to provide sailors, race organizers, race officials, and any other person interested in the world of sailing, the necessary information to raise awareness, educate and help reduce the environmental impact from sailing.

* World Sailing Code of Environmentally Friendly Behaviour, a one page document with basic advice on good environmental practice for any sailor around the world.

* World Sailing Guidance for Sailing Venues, a set of guidelines to be adopted by training centres or any sailing venue with an interest for the environment. This document includes references to pollution control, energy and water use, waste management, wildlife and conservation.

* World Sailing Green Event Guidance, this document provides a guidance for each role in a sailing event, (Race Organizer, Race Officials, competitors and support crew) aimed to ensure that environmental issues are taken into consideration during its planning, staging and aftermath.

* Offshore Racing Environmental Code, a guideline on good environmental practice for Offshore Races.

Documents for Good Environmental Practice

Offshore Racing Environmental Code

Environmental Guidelines For Sailing Venues

World Sailing Code Of Environmentally Friendly Behaviour

World Sailing Green Event Guidance

Environmental Initiatives

World Sailing and the Environment

The staff are pleased to answer queries from World Sailing Members - Member National Authorities, Classes, Affiliate Members, Continental Members, Race Officials and Committee Members.

The world governing body for the sport of sailing was created in Paris in October 1907. It was initially called the International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) before the name was changed to the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) on 5 August 1996.

Environment

Important Documents

Documents for Good Environmental Practice

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