The General Assembly of World Sailing takes places every four years. It is on this occasion that the World Sailing Officers (President and Vice-Presidents) members of the Council and all other World Sailing Committee, Sub-Committee and Commission members automatically retire.

All full World Sailing Member National Authorities (MNAs) are entitled to be represented at the General Assembly and to vote for the new World Sailing President and the seven Vice-Presidents.

MNAs can nominate members for the Board of Directors, Council, Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions. To find out how click on the links above.