RACE
MANAGEMENT
On this Page: RACE OFFICERS UMPIRES JUDGES RACE MGT WORK GROUP RESOURCES
Officials play a key role in the organisation and management of any sailing race or regatta! These officials are largely made up of volunteers who are trained by the HKSF or other national or international bodies. The HKSF provides training and certification programmes for Race Officers, Judges and Umpires from the Club to National level. Officiating is a fun way to volunteer, get involved and contribute to the running of sailing competition.
Event Volunteers are always in high demand! From helping out on site during an event to being a key member of the Organising Committee, there is a role for everyone! Below are descriptions of the key roles.
Race Officials
Race Officials
Race Officers
A Race Officer is ideally an on the water manager who is in charge of running the sailing race. Being a Race Officer places you at the heart of sailing competition. The role requires the ability to perform an entire day on-water, displaying a range of skills such as race equipment preparation, on water race management and monitoring course safety. The RO should have an overview of what is happening around the entire race course and should make decisions such as necessary course changes, postponements etc.
Umpires
An Umpire is responsible for making decisions about the rules of sailing when asked to do so by competitors and will be present on the race course to monitor the action during events. Both Match and Team Racing use a system of umpiring, in which penalties are imposed during the race, avoiding, for the most part, the need for conventional protests.
List of Currently Approved National & Club Judges
| Status | Name | Renewal Dates |
| IJ | Ben Harding | |
| NJ/IJ | David Fan | 28 Feb 2022 |
| NJ | Cathy Delany-Hobbs | 30 December 2020 |
| NJ | Alain Choi Hok Lung | 28 February 2022 |
| NJ | Felix Ng | 28 February 2022 |
| NJ | Lesley Andersen | 28 February 2022 |
| NJ | Stephen Lam Yick Leung | 30 November 2018 |
| NJ | Howie Suen | |
| PNJ | Howard Yam | |
| PNJ | Vivian Ngan | |
| PCJ | Ben Chong Wing Hong | |
| PCJ | Bonnie Cheng | |
| PCJ | David Norton | |
| PCJ | Kwan Hoi Ling Michelle | |
| PCJ | Ian Fleming | |
| PCJ | Ken Ting | |
| PCJ | Patrick Kwan | |
| PCJ | Peter Hammond | |
| PCJ | Tam Nguyen | |
| PCJ | Bridget Chan | |
| PCJ | Kenny On | |
| PCJ | Kenneth Yan Hin Wah | |
| PCJ | Wu Chun Nam Raymond | |
| PCJ | Chris Pooley |
Judges
At the core of sailing competition is the Racing Rules of Sailing which all participants abide by. The work of a Judge includes a wide range of services to competitors and race organisers, including the hearing of protests and requests for redress, deciding questions of eligibility and boat measurement compliance, and being present on the water watching for rule infringements.
List of Currently Approved National Umpires
| Name | Status | Next renewal date |
|---|---|---|
| David Fan | IU | 2022 |
| Alain Choi Hok Lung | PNU |
If you are interested in supporting our sport and becoming a Race Officer please get in touch.
Race Management Work Group
The main objectives of the Race Management Work Group’s (RMWG) are:
- to support member clubs and organisations in respect of race management training
- to develop, support and certify race officers within Hong Kong
- to maintain the training and testing programs for certification
- to assist communication between the members clubs and associations and the HKSF recognised Race Officers
Click to view the Terms of Reference of HKSF Race Management Work Group
The RMWG comprises of a maximum 8 members. Below is the list of members of the RMWG from 2 March 2020.
| Dave Norton (Chairperson) Lesley Anderson Andrew Blank Bonnie Cheng |
Inge Strompf-Jepsen Barry Truhol Ken Wong Lucy Sutro |
MEMBER CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
Race Officers
Judges
Rules and Appeals
Sail Numbers
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HKSF Policy for the Allocation of Sail Numbers updated 24 January 2017
IRC
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IRC 2020 New Application HKSF (Direct Download)
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IRC 2020 New Application HKSF (Google Drive)
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IRC 2020 Revalidation HKSF (Direct Download)
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IRC 2020 Revalidation HKSF (Google Drive)
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IRC 2020 Amendment HKSF (Direct Download)
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IRC 2020 Amendment HKSF (Google Drive)
HKPN
Selection Guidelines for Teams and Funding
For event specific selections refer to the International Events Page
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Expression of Interest (420 Only) PDF Form (April 2020)
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Expression of Interest (420 only) Google Form (April 2020)