The second edition of “The Man Dragon Run”, will take place in Hong Kong on Saturday November 22, 2008.
We have changed the course slightly from last year. Like last year, the race will start in Clearwater Bay, but will then proceed SE to the beautiful and rugged Ninepins Islands, then SW past the spectacular and often hazardous Cape D’Aguilar (home of the HK Marine Reserve) and then to the finish line at the world-renowned tourist destination of Stanley, the home of the famous Stanley Market. The course will cover approximately 24km and, with the seasonal NE monsoon winds blowing, should see 10-20 knot winds and great downwind conditions for the majority of the race. A map of the proposed course can be viewed here
Given that Hong Kong has a tropical climate, water temperatures at that time of year will be around 23 degrees Celsius, with air-temperature between 18 and 27 degrees.
Hong Kong is famous for it’s tourist attractions, it shops and its restaurants but it also offers a range of great Eastern and Western cultural experiences. Also, as many of the guys who visited us last year will tell you, it is a truly world class party destination.
We haven’t finalized the prize money breakdown yet, but thanks to our title sponsor Man Investments, and associate sponsors TTG - Wealth Management, Sava Luxury Villas , Kaenon, Jaspas,Transact 24, Epic, Fenn, Outrigger Connection and Schenker, the total purse will be US$20,000, up from US$10,000 last year. We will also be offering cash prizes to the top 3 international women this year, as well as the OC1 division. The total amount of cash prizes will be offered based on the level of (international) competition and the number of competitors in each division and will be at the discretion of the race organizers. The prize money break down will be announced soon.
(this has now been confirmed and please see the latest news link for details)
There will be a limited number of Epic and Fenn surf skis, as well as OC1’s, available for rent. If you are interested in participating in the race and need to hire a surf ski please drop an e-mail to info@Roughwater.com.hk (for Epic hire) or kaikane@netvigator.com (for Fenn surf ski and OC1 hire).
For race enquiries, please contact Jon Dingley (dingley@ttg.com.hk) or Andy Orr (aorr@imgworld.com).
World Rankings:
The "Man Dragon Run" has been included as one of surfski.info's 8 world ranking races for the 2008/09 season.
Rental Skis/Canoes:
A number of Epic and Fenn skis will be available for rent at a rate of US$250 for the race week. OC1 canoes are also available for rental. If you wish to reserve a rental surf ski please contact Rene (for Epic surf skis) at Rene at info@roughwater.com.hk or James (for Fenn surf skis and OC1 canoes) at kaikane@netvigator.com.
Race registration must be received by the 31st October and participants are to contact Andy Orr at aorr@imgworld.com.
A race registration function will take place at a ‘venue to be confirmed’ at 7pm on Thursday November 20th and participants must attend.
The race entry fee is HK$500 (approx US$65)
This fee covers the cost of the race registration function and post race party where food and beverages will be provided.
