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3.1.3 It issues sanction guidance, which explains what penalties may be suitable for certain
situations.
3.1.4 In certain circumstances it hears appeals from the disciplinary decisions of MNAs.
3.1.5 In relation to major international events, it appoints event disciplinary investigating
officers and is the sole authority after the event for deciding whether further disciplinary
action is appropriate.
3.2 World Sailing has the power to impose a greater range of penalties such as suspending a
competitor from competition, banning them for a set period (including life) from events within its
jurisdiction and suspending their Competition Eligibility and World Sailing Eligibility.
3.3 The disciplinary functions of World Sailing are overseen by its Judicial Board.
3.4 The contents of the Racing Rules of Sailing, Cases and this Guidance are overseen by the
Racing Rules Committee and its Joint Working Party on Rule 69 & Judicial Matters.
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