The Estonian Yachting Union (Estonian: Eesti Jahtklubide Liit) is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Estonia, recognised by the World Sailing.[1]
History
On 8 July 1928, the Estonian Yachting Union was founded by Haapsalu Purje- ja Sõuklubi, Kuressaare Jahtklubi, Pärnu Jahtklubi, Narva Jahtklubi, Saaremaa Merispordi Selts, and Tallinna Jahtklubi.[2] At that time the Eestimaa Merejahtklubi represented Estonia in the International Yacht Racing Union, however in 1935, Eestimaa Merejahtklubi joined the union, leading to the union overtaking the role as representative of Estonia in the International Yacht Racing Union.[2] In 1991, it rejoined the International Yacht Racing Union.[3] The Estonian Yachting Union newspaper in 1989–1995 was Purjetaja.
In 2024, Sven Nuutmann was elected president of the union.[4]
Classes
The following class organisations are affiliated to the Estonian Yachting Union:[5]
- 470
- Dragon
- ice yachting classes
- ILCA (4, 6, and 7)
- J/70
- kiteboarding classes
- match racing
- Monotype-XV
- Nordic Folkboat
- Optimist
- RS Aero
- windsurfing classes
Notable sailors
Olympic sailing
See Category:Olympic sailors for Estonia
Offshore sailing
See Category:Estonian sailors (sport)
References
- ^ "ISAF : Member Nations". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ^ a b "Organisatsiooni ajalugu". Estonian Yachting Union.
- ^ "History". Estonian Yachting Union.
- ^ "UUE presidendi valinud Jahtklubide Liit loodab järgmiselt OM-ilt medalit". err.ee. 12 November 2024.
- ^ "Liikmete nimekiri". Estonian Yachting Union.
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