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 offer approximately 15km of 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...11am Saturday November 24. Race Finish: Victoria Recreation Club, Deep Water Bay, Hong Kong Island.

Transport for skis and paddlers from the Victoria Recreation Club to the race start will be provided. Details will be confirmed at Race Registration.

The use of leg leashes will be compulsory if the wind on race day exceeds 20 knots. Race Organisers strongly recommend that all paddlers use life jackets, although this will not be compulsory.

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