Conditions at this time of the year in Hong Kong are great for paddling.  The North East monsoon – the prevailing wind at that time of the year in this part of the world - should provide for some excellent down-wind paddling conditions.  If the prevailing winds blow, the proposed race course should consist of mainly down-wind paddling. If “normal” conditions prevail, we would expect a steady NE wind and waste/chest high swell through the down-wind sections. Water temperatures will be around 23 degrees Celsius, with air temperature between 18 and 27 degrees.

Race start: Clearwater bay beach, Clearwater bay, Kowloon, 10am Saturday November 21. Race Finish: Stanley Main beach, Hong Kong Island.

Transport for skis and paddlers from the Stanley Sea School (also the race finish) to the race start will be provided. Details will be confirmed in due course and at Race Registration.

The use of leg leashes and PFD’s will be compulsory.

A diagram of the proposed race course is set out below: