In a statement in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the world's leading offshore yacht racing body has said it abhors the invasion of Ukraine and extends its wholehearted support to the Ukrainian nation.
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) says it "endorses the positions taken by World Sailing, IOC, BOA, and the RYA".
Until this situation is resolved RORC says it will not permit any yachts with identified connections with Russian and Belarusian nationals to participate in any of its events.
RORC says it will continue to assess the situation and will take any appropriate actions in line with the international community and World Sailing.