Last Update: 26 / 8 / 2025
Race Introduction
Hosted by the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association, registration for the Hong Kong SUP Championship 2025 is now officially open!
Organized by the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association, the Hong Kong SUP Championship 2025 is a key event in the annual ranking series. The points earned here will be crucial for your final end-of-year ranking.
This year, we are excited to move the event to the amazing new water sports venue, GO PARK Aqua! 🏞️ To cater to paddlers of all levels, the event features a 3km race for the Novice group, alongside the competitive 10km challenge for the Open, Adult, and Youth groups. Whether you are new to racing or a seasoned paddler aiming for the podium, there is a stage for you to shine.
Event Highlights:
- Brand New Venue: The race will make its debut at GO PARK Aqua, providing athletes with a fresh and professional competition environment and facilities.
- Compete for Crucial Points: As an annual championship event, the points from this race are essential for your position in the annual rankings.
- Major Event Experience: Participate in one of Hong Kong’s largest SUP events and compete alongside a community of passionate paddlers.
- Equipment Rental Available: To facilitate participants, a limited number of professional hard boards (by Molokai) are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Professional and Credible: Our association is officially recognized by the International Surfing Association (ISA), guaranteeing a professionally organized and high-standard event.
Never joined a race before? Our “Level Up: From Paddler to Racer” program includes free entry to the novice group.
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Race Details
Race Date
28/09/2025 (Sunday)
Venue
GO PARK Aqua
Race Group
Men’s Open (No age limit)
Women’s Open (No age limit)
Men’s Adult (Ages 35+)
Women’s Adult (Ages 35+)
Boys’ Youth (Ages 8-17)
Girls’ Youth (Ages 8-17)
Men’s Novice* (No age limit)
Women’s Novice* (No age limit)
*Novice Group Prerequisites：
Never participated in the open group and adult group competitions + Never won the championship in the novice group competition.
Race Categories
Open Group: 10 km Race
Adult Group: 10 km Race
Youth Group: 10 km Race
Novice Group: 3 km Race
Race Format
All participants will compete in one race, and rankings will be determined by their finishing time.
Board Specifications
Race Venue
GO PARK Aqua
GO PARK Aqua, 9 Hoi Ying Road, Sai Sha, New Territories
Direction
Fees & Rental
Registration Fee
$200 per person
Fee Includes Race Entry, Racer Uniform, Medal
Molokai Hardboard Rental#
$350 per board
# Equipment is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis upon registration.
# No on-site rental service is available; please make a reservation in advance.
# Rental not applicable to Youth and Novice groups.
# Special terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the registration page for details.
Uniform Size
Race Schedule
08:30 – 09:10
Participant Check-in & Equipment Preparation
09:10 – 09:20
Race Briefing
09:20 – 09:30
3 km Race Assembly
(Novice Category)
09:30 – 10:30
3 km Race
(Novice Category)
10:20 – 10:30
10 km Race Assembly
(Open, Adult, Youth Categories)
10:30 – 12:30
10 km Race
(Open, Adult, Youth Categories)
13:00 – 13:30
Award Ceremony
Race Route
TBA
Awards
Gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as finisher medals.
Race Registration
Race Registration Deadline
15/9/2025
Safety Guidelines
1.
All participants must wear personal buoyancy aids/ leash during the race, otherwise result in disqualification.
(Personal buoyancy aids include life jackets, inflatable purses, inflatable vests, etc.)
2.
Follow the instructions of the safety boat
Adverse Weather Arrangement
1.
The race will be cancelled / reschedule if tropical cyclone warning signal no.3 or above or if a red or black rainstorm signal is hoisted by Hong Kong Observatory at 5:30 am on race day.
2.
Therefore, participants of the race are highly recommended to check the weather forecast on the night before the competition or at 5:30 am on race day.
3.
The race organizer is not responsible to inform participants that the race is cancelled due to the aforementioned weather condition.
Health and Safety Advices
1.
Participants are advised to take appropriate measures against sunburn and hypothermia/hyperthermia by applying sunscreen and wearing appropriate clothing.
2.
Keep your body hydrated by drinking non-alcoholic/caffeine-free beverage to recover the water lost during the race.
Insurance
1.
Public liability is covered by the organizer, and participants can insure themselves if they feel necessary.
Participant Notices
1.
Participants must read the ‘Rules and Regulations carefully. Participants who completed the registration process agreed to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the race that they signed up for.
2.
Paddlers are responsible that their health condition is suitable to take part in the race. In cases of doubt, please seek medical advice before entering the race.
3.
Once the entry is accepted, the entry fee and submitted materials are non-refundable & non-transferable under any circumstances. Repeated entries to the same race will be counted as a single entry. The extra entry fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another applicant or race. Also, the submitted materials will not be returned.
4.
All prizes are not redeemable for cash.
Rules and Regulations
1.
All participants must register for their race entry at the registry 30 mins before the race start time published in the official race run-down. Failure to comply shall result in disqualification from the race.
2.
All participants must wear their race jerseys assigned by HKSURFSUP during the race. A leash or Personal Floating Device is mandatory and must be worn during the race.
3.
Entry categories and bibs are non-transferable. Violation will result in disqualification and no refund of the entry fee will be entertained.
4.
Participants may use their own SUP board, paddle, and PFD for the race, provided they meet the requirements set by HKSURFSUP.
5.
Participants will be disqualified if they do not start at the designated race category and start time assigned by the organizer. No result and finisher medals will be issued to those participants.
6.
The Chief Judge will announce three start commands (one minute, thirty seconds, and ten seconds) before the start of the race. If any racer makes a false start on the first start, the race will be restarted. If another false start was made by any racer afterward, that racer will be directly disqualified from the race.
7.
All races will start with a beach start. All participants should use a single-blade paddle and should be in a standing position on their board during the race.
8.
All participants are not allowed to take more than 5 strokes while lying, kneeling, or sitting on their board during the race.
9.
All participants should note the hand signals to be used during an emergency. Hold up and wave your paddle or put both hands up (for emergency) to signal the race official / safety staff if help is required in case of injury, illness, or distressing situation.
10.
For a category with less than 4 participants to take part, HKSURFSUP reserves the right to cancel the race.
11.
HKSURFSUP committee reserves the right to check the identification of any participants.
12.
HKSURFSUP committee reserves the right to refuse entry into any races at its sole discretion.
13.
Any participant who severely contravenes the rules and regulations of the disciplinary code will be disqualified, and are not entitled to any prize and awards.
14.
HKSURFSUP has the final decision on race results and will not accept any dispute or appeal of the race results at any time.
15.
All participants grant permission to the organizer or its agent to use any photographs, videos, or any other record of the event for any lawful purpose including advertisement.
16.
If any accident or injury occurred during the race, the organizer will provide assistance immediately and may suspend or cancel the event to conduct rescue operation.
Contact Us
We are looking for brand cooperation and sponsors, if you’re interested, please send an e-mail to race@hksurfsup.org
Sponsor Details：https://hksurfsup.org/sponsorship