Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China

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Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China
HKSF
IOC nationHong Kong (HKG)
National flag Flag of Hong Kong.svg
Sport Sailing
Official website www.sailing.org.hk
HISTORY
Year of formation1962
Former namesHong Kong Sailing Federation
DEMOGRAPHICS
Number of Sailing clubs7
AFFILIATIONS
International federation International Sailing Federation (ISAF)
ISAF member since1962
Continental associationAsian Sailing Federation (ASAF)
National Olympic Committee Hong 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

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

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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. In 2023 the name changed once again to the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China, although the abbreviation HKSF was kept. The HKSF membership consists of individuals, associations and clubs.

The HKSF is affiliated to:

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

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References

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