Anti-Doping & TUEs

World Sailing is responsible for conducting all aspects of Doping Control in compliance with the World Sailing Anti-Doping Code, International Standards and WADA Anti-Doping Rules.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an independent international agency that works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.

According to The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024, Fundamental Rule 6, sailors must comply with the World Sailing Anti-Doping Code. The World Sailing Anti-Doping Code follows the WADA Anti-Doping Code.

World Sailing is responsible for conducting all aspects of Doping Control in compliance with the Code, International Standards and Anti-Doping Rules. World Sailing has delegated its adjudication responsibilities and Results Management to the CAS Anti-Doping Division.

International-Level Athletes, those racing at Olympic events, Youth and Para Sailing World Championships, America’s Cup and The Ocean Race require any Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) issued by the World Sailing.

Athletes issued a TUE from their National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) must forward a copy to World Sailing.

World Sailing will respect the TUE decision of other Anti-Doping Agencies provided that such TUE decisions have been reported following Article 5.4.