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| GingerAd Ref: HKMRCB105937 |
| Category: Marine / HK Sailing Fed / Causeway Bay |
| Published by: Ginger3821 |
| Published on: FEB/08/2009 |
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The Hong Kong Sailing Federation (HKSF), formerly Hong Kong Yachting Association ,is the national authority for the sport of yachting in Hong Kong. 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, clubs and marinas.
What does the HKSF do?
It represents the interests of Hong Kong sailors to the ISAF, the AYF, the SF&OC, the Government's Committee on Boating and Yachting, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and other Government departments, other Hong Kong national sports associations and the national yachting associations of other countries.
It is your spokesman on such topics as the provision of marinas, new sailing and mooring areas, new navigational aids, water safety and control, mariculture, taxation and licencing, radio equipment and many other matters which directly affect all those who spend their leisure time on the water.
It certifies clubs and associations as qualified to teach sailing and seamanship, and certifies sailors at various levels of competence.
It ensures that yacht racing in Hong Kong is run fairly in accordance with international rules. It publishes the international Racing Rules of Sailing, including the Hong Kong prescriptions, which are invariably referred to in all regatta sailing instructions. It decides on Appeals against Protest Committee decisions or questions on the Racing Rules.
It provides properly trained and qualified officials by organising training courses as required for Instructors and Coaches, Race Officers, Judges and Umpires.
It determines the eligibility of, and selects, sailors to represent Hong Kong at international events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Admiral's Cup, Southern Cross Series, Nations Cup.
It liaises with the Hong Kong Sports Development Board on the funding allocated to assist Hong Kong sailors to travel overseas for international competition.
1009 Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path
So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: (+852) 2504-8159
Fax: (+852) 2504-0681
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