IOC nation Hong Kong (HKG) Official website www.sailing.org.hk Number of Sailing clubs 7 | Sport Sailing Year of formation 1962 | |
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Former names Hong Kong Yachting Association | ||
The Hong Kong Sailing Federation is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in Hong Kong, recognised by the International Sailing Federation.
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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. 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