Pakistan Olympic Association
Sailing
Welcome to the Pakistan Sailing Federation
Sailing activities in this part of the world are being conducted since 1932. The first yacht club known as Royal Karachi Yacht Club was established at Bunker Island Manora Karachi, which was solely managed and operated by British and expatriates till 1947.
In 1969, Pakistan Yachting Association (PYA) was formed by Rear Admiral M A K Lodhi, Capt Z U Chaudhry and Rody Hermes of the Karachi Yacht Club. The Association was recognized by Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) when Mr Bahram D Avari and Capt (R) Munir Sadiq won the first Gold Medal in the 1978 Asian Games.
The name of PYA was changed to Pakistan Sailing Federation (PSAF) in 1996 and a permanent secretariat was established at National Sailing Centre in year 2000. As per the constitution Chief of the Naval is the “Patron in Chief” and Commander Karachi is the “Patron” of PSAF.
As per the Government policy and PSAF constitution, elections of the Federation are held after every four years to elect office bearers i.e. the President, Senior Vice President, 3 x Vice Presidents, Secretary General, Joint Secretary, Treasurer and PRO.
Mission
To promote, develop, regulate and control Sailing in Pakistan.
To establish, supervise and interpret the Rules and Regulations of International Sailing Federation (ISAF) / Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) and other International Class Associations.
To coordinate and control activities in respect of sailing in all its ways including the holding of competitions, organization of National Championships, Clinics and Seminars under its own or under the auspices of any of its Member Unit.
To act as the organizing authority of the National Games Sailing Competition and International Sailing Regattas / Championships.
To collect funds for the purpose of the Federation and utilize them in such a manner as may be considered desirable for attainment of aims and objectives of the Federation.
To select teams and officials to represent Pakistan in the international sailing competitions.
To create, standardize and regulate structures of Technical Officials / Race Officers / Judges / Umpires and Coaches under Executive Committee of the Federation.
To establish training camps and organize promotional programs for expanding and raising standard of sailing in Pakistan.
To communicate with the World Sailing Limited (ISAF), ASAF, PSB, POA and other Government Bodies as and when required.
To establish affiliation and continue recognition by World Sailing Limited (ISAF), ASAF, PSB and POA and other international / national sailing bodies.
To take action against violence in sport and against any form of discrimination on grounds of race, religion or politics etc.
To ensure the observance of World Anti Doping Code of World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Sailing Limited (ISAF) and fight against doping and use of substances and procedures prohibited by the IOC or the ISAF/ASAF.
To encourage women participation in sailing and make an endeavor to induct women in the General Council / Executive Committee of the Federation with the strength as per PSB/POA’s directive.
To do all other acts and things as deemed necessary or conducive to carry out Aims and Objects of the Federation.
Pakistan Sailing Federation
- To establish affiliation and continued recognition by the International Sailing Federation.
- To promote and encourage interest in yachting, boating and other water sports in Pakistan.
- To generally govern yacht racing in Pakistan, appoint measurers, issue certificates and offer all help to sailing and power boat clubs in Pakistan.
Sailing Management
 | President | Office: +92-21-99201480, +92-21-48506011 |
 | Secretary General | Office: +92 21 35873103 |
Contact Us
National Sailing Centre
Street#19, Block 6,
Clifton Boat Basin,
Karachi
Telephone:
+92-21-35879490
+92-21-35873103
Fax:
+92-21-5879490
Email:
paksailing1969@gmail.com
Website:
www.psaf.org.pk
