Around the Island Canoe Race

25 Oct 2024 / Hong Kong

A canoe race will take place around Hong Kong Island on 2 November 2024 (Saturday). About 21 canoes and 27 support boats are expected to participate in the race.

The canoes will set off 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 Marine Department Notice No.191/2024

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