World Sailing President Croce Stands for Re-election

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Finland's Mikaela Wulff, Silja Kanerva and Silja Lehtinen sail to the bronze medal in the women's sailing Elliott 6m match for bronze against during the 2012 London Olympic Games in Weymouth on August 11, 2012. AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/GettyImages)

(ATR) Carlo Croce is to seek re-election in November for a second and final term at the helm of the federation.

Updating the federation’s council in Lausanne, he said better governance, Olympic and Paralympic development and the Sailing World Cup were his top priorities if re-elected.

Saying World Sailing had achieved a lot over the last four years, Croce highlighted the enhanced Emerging Nations Program, action to improve governance, the appointment of CEO Andy Hunt and development of a new Sailing World Cup strategy.

"Of course we face new challenges and opportunities and I do have a sense of ‘unfinished business’," he said.

"I want to ensure that the challenges that lie ahead are sailed safely and that the many significant opportunities to grow our sport, at every level, are secured.

Amid increased public and media scrutiny on the governance of sports federations, Croce said he was committed "to see through a period of real reform in World Sailing's governance.

"We need to modernise and become much more efficient and effective as a federation. Change is underway and I can help deliver that change over the next four years," he added, vowing to "exceed" governance standards "and become a benchmark for other international federations".

Referencing the need to align with the IOC’s Agenda 2020 reforms, Croce highlighted the need to creative, evaluate events on World Sailing’s program and embrace innovation.

"No sport should stand still. Also on Para Sailing, for me returning the sport to the 2024 Paralympic Games is a key priority," he said.

On his other ambitions, he said a new Sailing World Cup had potential to boost the sport's global profile, increase participation and attract new fans. Such aspirations should be realized in partnership with sponsors and broadcasters "and we must be open to the ideas of new host cities".

Offshore Sailing was also an area "of real untapped potential".

"As I look ahead I am encouraged and optimistic as we enter a new era with confidence and a willingness to be creative," Croce added. "It is this vision of growth, modernisation and innovation, while respecting our sport's great traditions, that I believe I can deliver if I am honored to serve as World Sailing President for a second and final term."

World Sailing member associations will meet in Barcelona in November to elect a president.

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Reported by Mark Bisson

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