World Sailing WS Sport Sailing Official website www.sailing.org Year of formation 14 October 1907 Former names International Yacht Racing Union; International Sailing Federation Membership size 144 Other affiliation(s) IOC ASOIF IMO ISO WADA Patron King Harald V of Norway Constantine II of Greece President Kim Andersen Vice-presidents Gary Jobson Quanhai Li Scott Perry Jan Dawson Torben Grael Ana Sanchez Nadine Stegenwalner Executive Office Address London Chief Executive David Graham Events Director Alastair Fox Legal Affairs & Governance Director Jon Napier Number of staff Approx.