Disciplinary Hub
Disciplinary and appeals decisions within World Sailing are determined by the Independent Bodies in accordance with the Constitution.
Please find below information regarding the composition of the Independent Bodies, as well as any outstanding cases or decisions.
Independent Bodies
The Investigations Panel members are:
- Helmut Bonomo (AUT) – Chair
- Mary Molello (USA)
- Laura Slocka (POL)
- Marigold Moody (FIJ)
- Thomas John Mitchell Ashley (NZL)
The Disciplinary Tribunal members are:
- Carlos Salvadores Schneider (ESP) – Chair
- Giandonato Marino (ITA)
- Iris Cordoba (ARG)
- John Curtis (CAN)
- Mark Bormanis (AUS)
- Olympia Karavasili (GRE)
- Daniel Puig (ESP)
The Safeguarding Disciplinary Tribunal members are:
- Ian Brownhill (GBR)
- Emma Davey (IRL)
- Julien Deux (FRA)
- Marguerite Kehoe (IRL)
- Elana Liberman (CAN)
- Juanita Maiden (AUS)
- Jimena Menendez (MEX)
- Caroline Mwanzia (KEN)
- Sarra Saïdi (CAN)
- Saksham Samarth (IND)
- Victoria Wiegleb (GBR)
The Ombudsperson is:
- Deirdre McCarthy (IRL)
Disciplinary documents
- Investigations Panel Terms of Reference
- Disciplinary Tribunal Terms of Reference
- Safeguarding Disciplinary Tribunal Terms of Reference
- Ombudsperson Terms of Reference
- Investigations Panel Rules of Procedure
- Disciplinary Tribunal Rules of Procedure
- Ombudsperson Rules of Procedure
- Code of Ethics
- Safeguarding Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Competition Manipulation, Betting and Anti-Corruption Code
Suspended sailors
| Name | Sailor ID | Suspension Term | Notes |
| Istvan Kiss | HUNIK5 | 30 June 2026-31 December 2027 | RRS Rule 69 / MVSZ Disciplinary Board – World Sailing eChampionship Events between 15 November 2025 to 9 March 2026. |
| Mike Rasmussen | N/A | 9 September 2026-8 June 2027 | RRS Rule 69.3 / DS Disciplinary Proceedings – “ELITESTÆVNE” FOR H-BOAT, 20-21 JUNE, STRUER SAILING CLUB |
| [Redacted] | [Redacted] | 12-month suspension, execution of which is suspended for a probationary period of 12 months | RRS Rule 69.3 / CYSAF Disciplinary Proceedings – 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship |
| [Redacted] | [Redacted] | 18 May 2026 – 17 November 2027 | RRS Rule 69.1(a) / FAY disciplinary proceedings — San Isidro Labrador Championship 2026 |
| [Redacted] | [Redacted] | 18 May 2026 – 17 August 2026 | RRS Rule 69.1(a) / FAY disciplinary proceedings — San Isidro Labrador Championship 2026 |
| Emil Gustavsson | SWEEG9 | 11 February 2026 – 10 August 2029 | Suspended from all sports according to RF statutes chapter 14 section 2 |
Documents
Current cases with the Investigations Panel
| Name | Regarding | Decision if available |
| Person A | Race Officials Case 1 | Pending |
| Person B | Race Officials Case 2 | Pending |
| Person C | Race Officials Case 3 | Pending |
| Person D | Elections Panel Case 1 | Pending |
| Person E | Code of Ethics Case 1 | Pending |
| Person F | Whistleblowing Case 1 | Pending |
| Person G | Whistleblowing Case 2 | Pending |
Current cases before the Disciplinary Tribunal
None at present.
Current cases before the Ombudsperson
None at present.
Current cases before the Race Officials Committee
Safeguarding cases
None at present.
Ethics cases
| Name | Regarding | Decision if available |
| Person E | Code of Ethics Case 1 | Pending |
Whistleblowing cases
| Name | Regarding | Decision if available |
| Person F | Whistleblowing Case 1 | Pending |
| Person G | Whistleblowing Case 2 | Pending |
Competition Manipulation, Gambling or other cases
None at present.