HKSSA

The Hong Kong Schools Sailing Association was founded in 1968 by a group of enthusiasts who were both teachers and sailors who share the vision of promoting the sport of sailing to secondary school students in Hong Kong. Under the leadership of founding Chairman Mr. Neil Harding, the association was able to obtain assistance from the Education Department of Hong Kong and secure a generous donation from the Rotary Club, which was used set up a minimal sailing center within the premises of Stanley Prison. A few ‘Cadet' class sailing dinghies were available for training at initially. Eight ‘Bosun' class sailing dinghies were later purchased with a subsidy from Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation. The number of member schools was small at the time and most of the participants were expatriates... Since its establishment in 1968, the association works consistently towards its objective: to promote the sport of sailing and yacht racing amongst schools in Hong Kong, to foster and participate..

Also known as: Hong Kong Schools Sailing Association, Hong Kong Schools Sailing Association Limited