HONG KONG TO HAINAN RACE 2026

29 October

The Hong Kong to Hainan Race 2026 will start on 29 October! This biennial Offshore Category 1 race is a classic 390nm downwind passage to Sanya, on the island of Hainan in southern China. 

Notice of Race - click here- Sailing Instructions - click here

LIPTON TROPHY

31 October

The Lipton Trophy is a pursuit race and is the first of four events that make up the Top Dog Trophy Series, which will be presented to the yacht with the best combined results from a series of races held over the season. The next event will be Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race (7 November 2026), HKRNVR Memorial Vase (9 January 2027) followed by Tomes Cup (24 April 2027).

Notice of Race - click here- Online Entry- click here- Sailing Instructions - click here

SUN HUNG KAI & CO. AROUND THE ISLAND RACE

7 November

The Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race is Hong Kong’s largest exhibition of sail and is a ‘must do’ for water sports enthusiasts in the region. It is a 26nm race around Hong Kong Island involving Class Keelboats, Dinghies, Beach Cats and Cruisers. The race is also a breath-taking event to behold either from the land, sky or sea so make sure to keep an eye out!  

Notice of Race - click here- Online Entry - click here

Entry deadline: 1700hrs on 30 October

Club Sampan Suspension

Saturday 7 November 
0700 to 0930hrs and 1530 to 1800hrs

The Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race is one of the Club's premier regattas and due to the large number of sailors taking part, the Club’s sampans will not provide any pick up or drop off service between the Jardine Steps and Kellett Island pontoon and moorings, during the above times.

All sampans will be used to take members from the Kellett Island slipway or Western Steps (close to the Turning Circle) to their boats. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

SUN HUNG KAI & CO. HONG KONG RACE WEEK 2027

HKRW 2027 – Entry is now OPEN! Join Asia’s best sailors as they battle it out at Hong Kong’s premiere dinghy and invited classes regatta on 16 to 21 February 2027.

Notice of Race - click here
Volunteer Sign up - click here

BIG BOAT CLASS 3-PORT SERIES

5-6 December, 27-28 February

This new Big Boat series will be contested over three weekends, with each round based at a different Clubhouse and complemented by a Saturday evening social gathering at the host venue. Weekend One will be centred at Kellett Island, Weekend Two at Middle Island, and Weekend Three at Shelter Cove, offering competitors the opportunity to experience all three Club locations throughout the series.

Notice of Race - click here- Online Entry - click here

SAILING CALENDAR 2026 - 2027

The latest version of the 2026-2027 Sailing Calendar is now available online, click here to view. Hard copies are available for pick up at the clubhouses.

SAILING VOLUNTEERS 2026 - 2027

2026 - 2027 will be another busy year, if you would like to offer your help for any of the Club's larger sailing events please fill out the volunteer form here. 

WORLD SAILING SAFETY AT SEA SURVIVAL COURSES

Refresher course: 29 November 2026

For RHKYC Category 1 Offshore Yacht Races at least 50% of a crew (including skipper) shall have undertaken World Sailing Offshore Personal Safety & Survival Course. 

Refresher course eligibility: This course is only open to those who hold a World Sailing (ISAF) certificate not more than 2 years past the expiry date on the first day of the course and issued in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong or by the RYA.  (see World Sailing, Offshore Special Regulations 6.01.5).
If older than 2 years you must complete a 2 day course.

Details and entry link - click here

ROLEX CHINA SEA RACE 2028

8 March 2028

The 2028 edition of the Rolex China Sea Race is scheduled to start on 8 March 2028. This iconic 565‑nm Category 1 offshore race, run under the auspices of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), will once again challenge competitors on the demanding passage from Hong Kong, China, to Subic Bay in the Philippines, cementing its reputation as one of Asia’s premier blue‑water races.

Notice of Race - click here- Online Entry - click here

PREPARE YOUR BOAT TO GO OFFSHORE

29 October- 1900hrs

Hugues Lefebvre de St. Germain is a member of the Yacht Racing Sub-Committee and is Regatta Chairman for major regional events, including the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race. He will share everything you need to know before your first offshore race.

He is the co-owner and skipper of the A40 RC Ocean's Five, which took second place overall in the RHKYC Coastal Race Series 2024–25, and secured a second-place finish in the Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race 2025.

In addition, he skippered the Alibi 54 multihull Elevento a first-place finish in the 2026 PAPREC 600 Saint Tropez, and with co-skipper Nicolas Rose, also sailed Eleven in the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race out of Malta around Sicily.

Join the seminar in person at Kellett Island Lawn or via zoom. 

RYA YACHTING COURSES - NEW DATES

Our club is providing full range of both theory and practical RYA yacht cruising courses. Whether you're curious about cruising or ready to become a confident crew member, we have the perfect courses for you:
RYA Start yachting practical (2-day course) - See how it is to start yachting on a cruiser
RYA Competent Crew practical (5-day course) - A beginner's course to become an active crew member
RYA Day Skipper practical (5-day course) - This course provides you with the confidence and skills to skipper a yacht.
RYA Coastal Skipper practical (5-day course) - Advanced course for skippering under more challenging circumstances

For more course dates and booking: click here

RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE

28 November
Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to pleasure vessels.  Most engine problems can be avoided by taking simple precautions and you don t need detailed mechanical knowledge to make repairs.  This course is designed to teach vessel owners and users (both power and sail) the basics of how to maintain and repair their engine.

Sign up - Click here

ADULT SAIL TRAINING

July to December Adult Dinghy, Keelboat & Powerboat Course Schedule is available online now and opened for enrollment. 

Schedule for July to December courses: click here

The enrollment links and more course details can be found here:
Adult Beginner Sailing - click here
Adult Advanced Sailing - click here
Keelboat Sailing - click here
RYA Powerboat & Safety Boat - click here

MARINE FEES

Please note that at their meeting on 25 June 2026, the General Committee approved that Marine Fees be increased by 3% with effect from 1 August 2026.

FIRST AID AT THE CLUB

Our Club aims to deliver a high standard of first aid, if there is an incident requiring first aid please contact the nearest member of staff who will put into motion the club's First Aid protocols. Please note that First Aid Boxes and AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are available at the following locations:

18th CHINA CUP INTERNATIONAL REGATTA - 26 TO 30 NOVEMBER 2026

RAJA MUDA SELANGOR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA - 12 TO 21 NOVEMBER 2026

All Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club event invites - click here