World Sailing
| Name | World Sailing |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WS |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Sports | Sailing |
Description
Known as International Yacht Racing Union from 1907 to 1996 and as International Sailing Federation from 1996 to 2015.
No president before 1946, only a chaiman was appointed for every meeting.
Presidents
| Tenure | Name | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946—1955 | Ralph Gore |  GBR |
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| 1955—1969 | Peter Scott | GBR |
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| 1969—1986 | Beppe Croce |  ITA |
|
| 1986—1994 | Peter Tallberg |  FIN |
|
| 1994—2004 | Paul Henderson |  CAN |
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| 2004—2012 | Göran Petersson |  SWE |
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| 2012—2016 | Carlo Croce | ITA |
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| 2016—2020 | Kim Andersen |  DEN |
|
| 2020— | Li Quanhai |  CHN |