World Sailing (WS) is the international sports governing body for sailing; it is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
The United States Sailing Association is the national governing body for sailing in the United States. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Bristol, Rhode Island, US Sailing is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. US Sailing offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the US Sailing Team.
Yachting Association of Sri Lanka (YASL) is recognised by the International Sailing Federation as the governing body for the sport of sailing in Sri Lanka.
The Italian Sailing Federation is the International Sailing Federation Member National Authority for Italy.
Yachting New Zealand is recognised by World Sailing as the governing body for the sport of sailing in New Zealand. Yachting New Zealand also facilitates training in sailing in and around the country.
The Russia Yachting Federation is recognised by the International Sailing Federation as the governing body for the sport of sailing in Russia.
The Finnish Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Finland, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The German Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Germany, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The South African Sailing is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in South Africa, recognised by World Sailing.
The Confederação Brasileira de Vela e Motor is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Brazil, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Argentine Yachting Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Argentina, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Danish Sailing Association is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Denmark, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Swedish Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Sweden, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Royal Netherlands Watersport Association is the national governing body for the sports of sailing, surfing, and canoeing in the Netherlands, recognised by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing.
The Portuguese Sailing Federation, based in Lisbon, is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Portugal, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Norwegian Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Norway, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Chinese Yachting Association is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in China, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Korea Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in South Korea, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
The Hellenic Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Greece, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
Sailing is a popular sport and recreational activity in Australia with its varied coastline and often warm climate.
