Last Update：8 / 11 / 2024
Race Introduction
Register now for the upcoming “2025 Hong Kong SUP Technical Race” this January and seize your chance to qualify for the prestigious 2025 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship*!
Our Technical Race this year will take place at Tai Long Sai Wan (Sai Wan), known as the “Maldives of Hong Kong.” As a popular winter surfing spot, the waves here will add an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the race, testing competitors’ SUP skills in ways not typically encountered.
For the first time, the event will offer a speed boat transfer service, providing round-trip transport from Sai Kung Sha Ha to the race venue for all registered participants and their equipment. Now, you won’t have to worry about how to bring your bulky gear to Sai Wan.
Don’t hesitate—this promises to be the most unique and thrilling race of the year. Sign up now and be part of the excitement!
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Race Details
Date
11/01/2025 (Saturday)
Venue
Tai Long Sai Wan, Sai Kung
Race Categories
TBA
Race Group
Men’s Open (No age restriction)
Women’s Open (No age restriction)
Men’s Adult (Aged 35 or above)
Women’s Adult (Aged 35 or above)
Men’s Youth (Aged 8-17)
Women’s Youth (Aged 8-17)
Board Type
14-foot or below hard or inflatable boards
Race Format
TBA
Race Venue
Tai Long Sai Wan
Sai Kung
Direction
By Bus: From Sai Kung McDonald’s, take village bus 29R to Sai Wan Pavillion, then walk for 45mins (Concrete Path). Click Here For 29R Bus Timetable
By Taxi to Sai Wan Pavillion, Walk down for 45mins (Concrete Path), you will arrive.
Driving: Drive to Pak Tam Chung Car Park, take a taxi to Sai Wan Pavillion, Walk down for 45mins (Concrete Path)
Fees & Rental
Registration Fee
$ 880 / head
The fee includes round-trip transportation for individual race participant and their equipment between the event venue
(Sai Kung Sha Ha and Sai Wan).
Equipment Rental
$ 200 / board (Tahoe 12’6″ x 28″)
Equipment is limited and will be arranged according to the order of registration
No on-site rental service, please make a reservation in advance
Uniform Size
Race Schedule
TBA
Race Route
TBA
Awards
Gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as finisher medals.
*2025 ISA World
The champion and runner-up of the Open Group, as well as the champion of the Youth Group, will qualify for the 2025 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship.
Race Registration
Deadline
11/12/2024
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
