The 2012 Rolex China Sea Race sees the China Sea Race celebrate its 50th Anniversary, starting at 1210hrs on Wednesday 4 April in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.
This 565nm Category 1 Offshore Race is run under the auspices of RORC, and takes competitors from Hong Hong, China to Subic Bay in the Philippines.
History
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On 7th April 1962, three yachts from RHKYC, one from Manila and one from Japan crossed the line at the start of the first China Sea Race. The yachts were escorted over the first 100 miles of their 600 mile journey by two minesweepers of the Hong Kong Royal Naval Reserve.
The finish was off Corregidor Island, crossing a line formed by vessels of the Philippines Navy, to be met by members of the Manila Yacht Club who had co-operated most generously with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in all the arrangements. Due to no radios being on board the yachts, Chris von Sydow's Reverie crossed the finish line after six days' racing to find out that they were in first place.
The China Sea Race was subsequently held as a biennial event. In 1964 it attracted 12 entries and in 1966, 13, including the famous ketch Stormvogel. With each successive race, the event grew bigger. In 1968, it was included for the first time in the newly organised World Ocean Racing Championships and in 1972 it was officially recognised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
Since then it has continued to attract interest and, as an undisputed Asian blue-water classic, has served to draw the attention of the international yachting fraternity to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
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Audio/Video Files
Skippers' Briefing (weather)
Race Tracking
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5-Apr-12
3-Apr-12
3-Apr-12
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Provisional Divisional Splits |
27-Mar-12 |
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Sailing Instructions |
20-Mar-12 |
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Current Entry List |
27-Feb-12 |
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Yacht Stores Order Form |
27-Feb-12 |
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PHP Immigration Forms |
15-Feb-12 |
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HKPN PIPPS Form |
15-Feb-12 |
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Past Winners |
9-Feb-12 |
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Accommodation Subic Bay |
8-Feb-12 |
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Crew Board |
31-Jan-12 |
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RCSR 2012 Schedule of Events and Submissions |
12-Jan-12 |
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Immigration and Next of Kin FORM |
11-Jan-12 |
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Crew Experience Form |
11-Jan-12 |
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Scrutineering and Safety Compliance Declaration |
11-Jan-12 |
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Scrutineering Checklist |
11-Jan-12 |
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Scrutineering - Letter to Person(s) In Charge |
11-Jan-12 |
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Entry Form |
6-Dec-11 |
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Notice of Race
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6-Dec-11 |
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Major Trophies which will be awarded for the Rolex China Sea Race 2012
Contacts
RHKYC Sailing Manager, Alex Johnston at Alex.Johnston@rhkyc.org.hk or (t) +852 2239 0362
RHKYC Race and Regatta Promotion, Lindsay Lyons at Lindsay.Lyons@rhkyc.org.hk or (t) +852 2239 0391
Media Enquiries
RHKYC PR & Communications Manager, Koko Mueller at Koko.Mueller@rhkyc.org.hk or (t) +852 2239 0342