Planned equipment mounting position on the sail

The Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) at PolyU and the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) are collaborating under the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme on a research initiative focused on the application of innovative technologies in elite windsurfing starting from 2026. The project, titled “Smart Sports Monitoring System for Elite Windsurfing”, runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028. Prof. Li-Ta HSU, Associate Professor of PolyU’s AAE, serves as the project supervisor.

On-water pre-system research and testing

By integrating expertise in engineering, sensing technologies and sports science, the collaboration seeks to advance data-informed approaches to athlete monitoring and performance support. The partnership also fosters knowledge exchange between academia and the high-performance sports sector, contributing to the continued development of sports technology and sports science in Hong Kong.