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The Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China is committed to providing a framework and a training programme to produce future prospects for HKSF National Youth Squad.

The HKSF Feeder Scheme – The Youth Learn to Sail Scheme targets young sailors from age 8 to 12 years old, giving them the opportunity and the training to work towards joining the Development Squad Training and the Regional Squad Training and becoming elite athletes.

HKSF Feeder Scheme – Youth Learn to Sail

The Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China Feeder Scheme is a subsidised grass-roots learn-to sail programme for those aged between 8 to 12 yrs, it runs annually and provides 4 different levels of courses.

Young participants are expected to learn about basic skills of competitive sailing at the minimum, building a solid foundation for continuous development. Students can apply for courses of further levels after passing the assessment, to advance their skills.

I am interested in receiving the future course information:

Feeder Scheme Interest Form

HKSF Regional Squad Training Program

The Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China Regional Squads are designed to give young people a chance to develop higher level skills and introduce competitive sailing with the ultimate possibility of joining national and international events.

Any individual in age of 20 or below, who has completed Youth Optimist Level 4 or HKSF Level 3 courses or has equivalent experience, is eligible to apply for the training program.

For application and further information, please download and refer to below form:

Regional Squad Application
Regional Squad Entry Assessment Guidelines
2025-2026 List of Sailors Selected for Regional Squad

HKSF Development Squad Training Program 2025 (Phase 1)

The Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China Development Squad aims to provide continuous and systematic training for young people who are interested in continuing to sail. Training includes equipment familiarization, sailing skills, rules and competition knowledge, etc. Students with outstanding performance will be recommended to join the regional squad for further training.

The Development Squad training programme is supported by subvention from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), enabling us to enhance training quality and accessibility for young sailors.

Any individual aged 8 to 12, who has completed HKSF Junior Sail 3 or HKSF Level 2 courses or has equivalent experience, is eligible to apply for the training programme.

For application and further information, please download and refer to below form:
Course Notice and Enrolment Form for June to July 2025

If you are interested in learning more about our Competitive Sailing Programmes, please get in touch.

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