The Malta Sailing Federation is the Member National Authority for the Sport of Sailing in Malta, recognised by World Sailing, SportMalta, the Maltese Olympic Committee and the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations. Founded in 1975 following an initiative by the Royal Malta Yacht Club to form the Malta Yachting Federation, with a view to such body assuming the recognition, at the time accorded to the Club by the National Sports Board as the National Authority for yachting and sailing in Malta. The Malta Sailing Federation is affiliated with World Sailing and the Maltese Olympic Committee.