VOLVO AUTUMN REGATTA

19 to 20 September 

A two-day regatta run from Kellett Island marks the opening of the racing season. With approximately 90 class boats and big boats taking to the water, Victoria Harbour will become a kaleidoscope of colourful spinnakers and yachts. 

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

Please note that due to limited locker availability on major race days, lockers and towels are reserved for members and registered overseas visitors only. Members and registered overseas visitors must present their membership or registration card to staff to gain access.  All other guests should bring their own towel, and advised that they will not have access to lockers on these days.  Thank you for your cooperation.

CLUB SAMPAN SUSPENSION
Saturday 19 September
1100 to 1400hrs and 1630 to 1830hrs
Sunday 20 September
0930 to 1230hrs and 1530 to 1800hrs

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 to their boats, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

NEW YORK YACHT CLUB INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP

Team RHKYC is currently competing at the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship in Rhode Island, USA, where some of the world's leading female sailors have gathered for a week of top-level racing from 12 to 19 September. The championship is contested in the IC37, a one-design keelboat, leading the team is Olympic sailing gold medallist and Honorary Club Member, Lily Xu, as they take on a highly competitive international fleet.

CHINA COAST REGATTA 2026

17 to 19 October

The 34th edition of the China Coast Regatta will be run from Middle Island from 17 to 19 October. Competing yachts can expect the best of Hong Kong’s sailing conditions. 

Notice of Race - click here- Online Entry - 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

TOP DOG TROPHY SERIES

The annual Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Top Dog Trophy Series is an award that is presented to the yacht with the best combined results from a series of races held over the season, Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race, Lipton Trophy, HKRNVR Memorial Vase and Tomes Cup.

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

COASTAL RACE SERIES 2026-27

The Coastal Race Series 2026 - 2027 is a mixed Category 1 and Category 3 offshore race series held in Hong Kong and its adjacent waters. Race 1 will take place on Saturday 26 September starting at 1100hrs. This series provides an excellent opportunity for crews preparing to compete in the Hong Kong to Hainan Race 2026 or the Eastern Asia Offshore Race 2027.  You can log this race experience as part of declaring your crew suitability for participation in offshore races.

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.  Please find below separate sign up for onshore Volunteers for the Dragon World Championship.

Dragon World Championship - Onshore Volunteers signup

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- Online Entry - click here

WORLD SAILING SAFETY AT SEA SURVIVAL COURSES

Full course: 3 to 4 October 2026
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

FIRST AID, CPR & AED COURSES

4 October 

ECT-HK will be running Refresher and Standard First Aid, CPR & AED courses at Kellett Island. National Safety Council (USA) First Aid, CPR & AED certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of a written assessment and are recognised internationally and will be accepted for the club's offshore races.

Click here to register

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

OCTOBER YOUTH SAILING

We are pleased to announce our Youth Sailing Programme for the upcoming October School Holidays. Full course schedules will be confirmed and shared as soon as possible. 

Full-Day & Half-Day Classes (Monday to Friday):
•    Week 1: 12 to 16 October
•    Week 2: 19 to 23 October
Morning-Only Classes for Junior Courses:
•    Week 3: 26 to 30 October

Members Enrolment: 4 September 2026
Non-Members Enrolment:18 September 2026 at 1700hrs

To join the mailing list or the sailing circular about the course, please click this LINK

Enrollment links and more course details can be found here:
Junior Sailing Courses (Ages 7 to 10)
Youth Sailing Courses (Ages 10+)

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

RYA YACHTING COURSES

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

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 - 10 TO 18 NOVEMBER 2026

RAJA MUDA SELANGOR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA - 12 TO 21 NOVEMBER 2026

All Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club event invites - click here