We are proud of our work in Hong Kong, we currently work developing instructors and race coaches for the HKSF. We have just signed a new 2 year contract and we really believe we can make a difference. It's amazing to see how willing to learn the locals are and they put us to shame with their planning and learning ability.
The HKSF already had a scheme when we arrived so we have spent the last 2 years trying to tweak it in certain areas. We run instructor training as we would do in the UK and the only difference is the scheme as its got less endorsements as they are not needed in Hong Kong. There is a language barrier but it is our barrier as we don't speak in the native tongue, however we are lucky as all the locals speak English and a lot kindly have English names. They are patient with us as we are with them as we all try to move things on in Hong Kong and focus the passion for sailing there already is out there. It's is very hard working with a scheme that already exists as there is a lot of history and expectation that comes with it.
However we know that things have started to change and people are willing to listen. All we need is to ensure the weather stays the same and the floating fish restaurant stays open as its the only place our trainer Lol says he can do coming along sides at "obviously". So thank you or as some might say M Goi Saa!!!!
Those interested in what happens in sailing in Hong Kong should check the folowing link
http://www.sailing.org.hk/
The HKSF already had a scheme when we arrived so we have spent the last 2 years trying to tweak it in certain areas. We run instructor training as we would do in the UK and the only difference is the scheme as its got less endorsements as they are not needed in Hong Kong. There is a language barrier but it is our barrier as we don't speak in the native tongue, however we are lucky as all the locals speak English and a lot kindly have English names. They are patient with us as we are with them as we all try to move things on in Hong Kong and focus the passion for sailing there already is out there. It's is very hard working with a scheme that already exists as there is a lot of history and expectation that comes with it.
However we know that things have started to change and people are willing to listen. All we need is to ensure the weather stays the same and the floating fish restaurant stays open as its the only place our trainer Lol says he can do coming along sides at "obviously". So thank you or as some might say M Goi Saa!!!!
Those interested in what happens in sailing in Hong Kong should check the folowing link
http://www.sailing.org.hk/
