Russian Yachting Federation
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The Russia Yachting Federation[a] is recognised by the International Sailing Federation as the governing body for the sport of sailing in Russia.[citation needed]
| Russian Yachting Federation RYF | |
|---|---|
| |
| IOC nation | Russia (RUS) |
| National flag |  |
| Sport | Sailing |
| Official website | vfps |
| HISTORY | |
| Year of formation | 14 March 1912[1] |
| Former names | Russian Yacht Racing Union |
| AFFILIATIONS | |
| International federation | International Sailing Federation (ISAF) |
| ISAF members page | www |
| ISAF member since | 1912 |
| Continental association | European Sailing Federation |
| National Olympic Committee | Russian Olympic Committee |
| ELECTED | |
| President |  Vladimir Silkin (RUS) |
| SECRETARIAT | |
| Address |
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| Secretary General | Oleg Ilyin (RUS) |
| Number of staff | Approx. 10 |
| FINANCE | |
| Company status | Association |
In reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, World Sailing banned all Russian and Belarusian athletes, teams, and officials from participating in any World Sailing sanctioned sailing events.[2]
