Around the Island Canoe Race

18 Nov 2021 / Hong Kong

A canoe race will take place around Hong Kong Island on 20 November 2021 (Saturday). About 20 canoes and 24 support boats are expected to participate in the race.

The canoe race will start at staggered times between 0800 hours and 0900 hours at the south of Middle Island, then follow a route around Hong Kong Island in a clockwise direction, and finish in the vicinity of Middle Island by 1600 hours.

Masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels navigating in the vicinity of the race route should proceed with caution, giving practical consideration to the contestants. Compliance with the provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 is mandatory.

(For information about operations in Hong Kong, contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected])

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.193 of 2021

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