About Us

About YASL

The Evolution of YASL

The present Yachting Association of Sri Lanka, which was formed in 1958 after Independence, is the continuation of the Royal Colombo Yacht Club, which was established in 1898 under British rule.

Therefore we have a history dating back to 1898.

The Yachting Association of Sri Lanka, which was originally housed in the Colombo Port, had to be shifted outside the Port due to the Port Development Project and the security reasons.

"Set sail and let the waves guide you!"

Our Vision

Aims and Objectives

Vision of the Association – Sailing is considered the most suitable sport for an Island such as ours

It’s also a sport that is closely related to our culture and history. History records that Prince Wijeya our ancestor landed in Sri Lanka in a boat proving that sailing is a sport closely connected to our Island inhabitancies.

Since our country is blessed with a number of waterways and lakes in addition to the sea surrounding, improving and encouraging sailing undoubtedly would attract foreigners to visit Sri Lanka making it an ideal tourist resort bolstering our National Economy.

OUR CHIEF AIM IS TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE SAILING SPORT IN SRI LANKA MAKING IT THE MOST POPULAR AND  FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING SPORT.

Patrons

Hon. Minister of Sports Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda

President, National Olympic Committee, Mr. Suresh Subramanium

Our Teams

Office bearers

Joseph Kenny

President

Commodore C.T.Gunaratne

Vice President

Devin Goonawardene

Secretary

Chandima Gunawardena

Treasurer

Asanka Goonawardene

Sailing Convenor

Sarath Kuragama

Chief Operating Officer

Committee
Mrs Ramali Perera Ceylon Motor Yacht Club
Mr. Punjitha Thaldene Ceylon Motor Yacht Club
Mr. Rohith Amarasinghe Ceylon Motor Yacht Club
Miss Sehr Gunawardene Ceylon Motor Yacht Club
Mr. Lalin Jirasinha Royal Colombo Yacht Club
Mr. Ananda Wimaladharma Royal Colombo Yacht Club
Cdr Kanchana Dampahala Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Club
LCdr Srimal Gomaz Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Club
Mr. Thusal Gunawardene Bentota Windsurf Club
Mr. Lalin Lalendra Bentota Windsurf Club
Mr. Yohan Yasiru Ruhunu Sailing Club
Mr. Chanaka Kumara Ruhunu Sailing Club
Mr. Dilsiri Welikala Kitesurfing Club
Mr. Upul De Silva Kitesurfing Club
Mr. Kethaka Weerasuriya Future Fibres Club
Miss Nimesha Fenando Future Fibres Club

 

Selection Committee for Yachting 
Rear Admiral (Rtd) Damayantha DharmasiriwardenaChairman
Rear Admiral (Rtd) Senaka SenaviratneMember
Mr. Asita TennakoonMember
Mr. Majeed AwnMember
Mr. Prasanna LenaduwaMember

W.P.K.Janaka

Head Coach - Yachting

International Sailing Federation Level 7 Qualified Sailing Coach.

W.A.R.Nisantha

Laser coach - Yachting

International Sailing Federation Level 3 Qualified Sailing Coach.

Mission of the Association

The mission of the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka is to develop and protect the Sailing Sport in Sri Lanka for National & International events we are responsible for

  • Selecting the National Pool.
  • Conducting the training.
  • Selecting the suitable competitors.
  • Obtaining the Ministry approval
  • Obtaining sponsors to finance the event.