The Estonian Yachting Union () is the national

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for the sport of sailing in

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, recognised by the

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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. At that time the Eestimaa Merejahtklubi represented Estonia in the

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, 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. In 1991, it rejoined the International Yacht Racing Union. The Estonian Yachting Union newspaper in 1989–1995 was '' Purjetaja''. In 2024, Sven Nuutmann was elected president of the union.

Classes

The following class organisations are affiliated to the Estonian Yachting Union: *

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classes * ILCA ( 4, 6, and 7) * J/70 *

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classes *

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* Monotype-XV *

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classes

Notable sailors

See :Estonian sailors

Olympic sailing

See :Olympic sailors for Estonia

Offshore sailing

See :Estonian sailors (sport)

References

External links

Official website
Sports organizations established in 1928

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