14 November 2026

Last minute bookings: gala dinner and hull cleaning

Dragons HKG 59 and HKG 50 racing close together.

Photo: Takumi Images

Two bookings close by end of day tomorrow, 15 November, with key race-week arrangements, notices and viewing information for competitors.

Gala dinner

The gala dinner is on Wednesday 25 November, from 19:00 to 22:00, in the Crystal Ballroom on the 19th floor of Hopewell Hotel. Dress is smart casual. Tickets are HK$800 per person, including competitors. When booking, list each guest’s name, up to 10 per order. Book through Moongate by end of day tomorrow, 15 November. Every ticket includes a free limited-edition necktie, while stocks last.

Hull cleaning

Book through Moongate by end of day tomorrow, 15 November. The cost is HK$1,000 per boat. The diver cleans boats in the water on Sunday 22 November, the transition day between championships. World Championship measurement and registration continue that day, followed by the skippers’ briefing and opening cocktails. Boats are not lifted out for race cleaning, and you may clean your own boat in the water. Full details are on the For Competitors page.

Pick up your rental Vakaros

Collect your Vakaros device at the Regatta Office from 17 November, from 09:00 to 17:00. Details are on the For Competitors page.

Registration and measurement

The slot booking deadline has passed. If you have reserved a slot, keep it and be on site at the agreed time with your measurement certificate, insurance document, sail registration form and photo ID. If you have not, we will send your assigned slot to your registered email by the end of Monday 16 November. Race-week information is on the For Competitors page.

The Sailing Instructions are published

Read the Official Notice Board for your championship: Asia Pacific Championship or World Championship, for official notices and amendments. The Notice Board takes precedence over information elsewhere.

Shuttle bus from 17 November

Coaches run between Hopewell Hotel, RHKYC Kellett Island, Hang Hau MTR and Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club Marina. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations. The full bus timetable and pickup points are listed on the For Competitors page.

View and share

Share championship updates with your crew and friends: follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Watch live race tracking for the Asia Pacific Championship or the World Championship; tracking begins when racing starts. Visit the How to Watch page for viewing information.

Sponsor offerings

The official CODE-ZERO cap and bodywarmer.

CODE-ZERO, the Dutch sailing lifestyle brand founded by sailor Marc Blees, is the Official Clothing and Apparel Partner of the championship. The event-branded collection, including polos, UPF hoodies, bodywarmers and caps, is available at the RHKYC Ship Shop.

Brugse Zot Blond and Chalmers Col Fondo Sparkling Rosé bottles on ice.

Chalmers Col Fondo Sparkling Rosé is $29 per glass or $238 per bottle at the Bistro Deli and all KI, MI and SC outlets. Take-home bottles from the Bistro Deli are $118, with case discounts of $345 for 3, $660 for 6 and $1,260 for 12. Brugse Zot Blond Belgian Blonde Ale is $58 per bottle at the Bistro Deli and all Kellett Island outlets to drink at the club, or $38 per bottle to take home.

Lee Kum Kee special edition gift items, including sauce sets, a tote bag and keepsakes.

Lee Kum Kee special edition items at the Bistro Deli: sauce sets at $88 per set, key chains at $50 each and magnets at $60 each, in two designs.

See you all soon!