Hong Kong Sailing Federation

The Hong Kong Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Hong Kong, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.[1]

Hong Kong Sailing Federation
HHSF
IOC nationHong Kong (HKG)
National flag
SportSailing
Official websitewww.sailing.org.hk
HISTORY
Year of formation1962
Former namesHong Kong Yachting Association
DEMOGRAPHICS
Number of Sailing clubs7
AFFILIATIONS
International federationInternational Sailing Federation (ISAF)
ISAF member since1962
Continental associationAsian Sailing Federation (ASAF)
National Olympic CommitteeHong Kong Olympic Committee
ELECTED
PresidentTong Shing
SECRETARIAT
Address
  • Room 1009, Olympic House
  • 1 Stadium Path
  • So Kon Po
  • Causeway Bay
CountryHong Kong
Secretary GeneralEileen Sze
FINANCE
Company statusLtd Company

History

Founded as the Hong Kong Yacht Racing Federation in 1962, the HKSF was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee in 1970 under the name Hong Kong Yachting Association. It changed its name to Hong Kong Sailing Federation in 2004 following the change of name of the International Sailing Federation. The HKSF membership consists of individuals, associations and clubs.

The HKSF is affiliated to:

  • International Sailing Federation (ISAF)
  • Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF)
  • Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC)

It also represents interests of the recreational boating and yachting circles of Hong Kong on the Marine Department Committee as well as the interests of Hong Kong sailors to the Hong Kong SAR Government, Leisure and Cultural Services Department etc.

Notable sailors

See Category:Hong Kong sailors

Olympic sailing

See Category:Olympic sailors of Hong Kong

Offshore sailing

See Category:Hong Kong sailors (sport)

Yacht clubs

See Category:Yacht clubs in Hong Kong

References
  1. "Hong Kong - HKG". sailing.org. Retrieved 2017-02-27.


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