Pakistan Sailing Federation Explained

Pakistan Sailing Federation
Abbrev:PSAF
Sport:Sailing
Jurisdiction:National
Aff:International Sailing Federation
Region:Asian Sailing Federation
Headquarters:National Sailing Centre
Location:Street #19, Block-6, Boat Basin, Clifton, Karachi
President:K G Hussain SI(M)
Secretary:Cdr M Akram Tariq
Countryflag:Pakistan
Native Name:پاکستان سیلنگ فیڈریشن
Membership:9

The Pakistan Sailing Federation is the national governing body of the sport of sailing in Pakistan. Affiliated with World Sailing and the Asian Sailing Federation, it has its headquarters at the National Sailing Centre in Clifton, Karachi.[1]

History

Sailing in the Indian subcontinent has been in practice since 1932. The first sailing club, known as the Royal Karachi Yacht Club, was formed at Bunker Island, Manora, Karachi. RKYC was under the control of the British and expatriates since 1947.

After Independence, sailing activities were undertaken by the Karachi Yacht Club. In 1969, the Pakistan Yachting Association (PYA) was formed by Rear Admiral M A K Lodhi, Captain Z U Chaudhry, and Rody Hermes of Karachi Yacht Club.

The name of PYA was changed to Pakistan Sailing Federation in 1996.[2]

Affiliations

The PSAF is affiliated with:

Affiliated organisations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009-03-04. CDGK personnel ransack NSC offices. 2022-02-05. DAWN.COM. en.
  2. Web site: 2017-06-29. Byram D Avari - Winner of two gold medals in sailing at Asian Games. 2022-02-05. Daily Times. en-US.
  3. Web site: World Sailing - Pakistan Sailing Federation. 2022-02-05. World Sailing.
  4. Web site: ASAF Members. 2022-02-05. ASIAN SAILING FEDERATION. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad. 2022-02-05. www.sports.gov.pk.
  6. Web site: Welcome to Pakistan Olympic Association. 2022-02-05. nocpakistan.org.