June 16, 2021
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Auckland, New Zealand is hosting the Aon Youth Sailing World Championships, the 46th edition, from 14 to 20 December 2016. More than 380 sailors from 65 nations sailing in more than 260 boats across nine disciplines will compete in New Zealand.
Independent Appeal Panel Decision
Following an appeal to the Independent Appeals Panel ("Panel") made by Mr Kim Andersen against the decision of the Ethics Commission from 8 October 2020 ("EC Decision"), the Panel has partially upheld Mr Andersen's appeal.
Following an appeal to the Independent Appeals Panel (“Panel”) made by Mr Kim Andersen against the decision of the Ethics Commission from 8 October 2020 (“EC Decision”), the Panel has partially upheld Mr Andersen’s appeal.
The EC Decision was held to be null and void and the Panel has accordingly directed the newly constituted Ethics Commission to consider Mr Andersen’s challenge to Mr Pla’s Opinion afresh.
The third and fourth grounds of Mr Andersen’s appeal have been dismissed on the grounds that they are no longer necessary or relevant. The Appeal report can be found here – https://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/DecisionofIndependentAppealPanelKAvEC210430-[27368].pdf