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10 November 2026

Race-week Registration and Measurement: Key Details for Competitors

Shiva D41 sailing through chop in Port Shelter during China Coast Race Week, three crew hiking out.

Photo: Fragrant Harbour

Hong Kong, 10 November 2026

With the Asia Pacific and World Championships approaching, competitors should book their boat inspection by 12 November and complete the remaining registration, crew weigh-in and race-week arrangements.

Boat inspection and final registration will take place at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club Marina (CBGCC). Asia Pacific Championship inspections are scheduled for 17 and 18 November 2026, from 09:00 to 17:30. World Championship inspections are on 21 and 22 November 2026, also from 09:00 to 17:30. Book one inspection slot per boat by 12 November 2026. If you do not book, the Technical Committee will assign a time.

Boats will be inspected on their trailers and may launch only after measurement and inspection are complete. Boats at Shelter Cove will be inspected there on 16 November 2026 only; sail measurement and final registration, including crew weigh-in, take place at CBGCC. A boat that passes inspection for one championship does not need to be measured again for the other, provided there are no later changes to the boat, sails or equipment. Sail measurement is walk-in, and the inspection team will advise which sails need to be measured. Bring a completed sail registration form.

Documents and crew weigh-in

The 1 November 2026 deadline to upload measurement certificates and insurance documents to Clubspot has passed. Upload any outstanding documents as soon as possible. Photo ID does not need to be uploaded. Before inspection, take the original measurement certificate, original insurance document and completed sail registration form to the Technical Committee Desk, even if the documents were uploaded earlier. After sign-off, go to the Regatta Office for final registration and crew weigh-in; bring photo ID.

Asia Pacific Championship crew weigh-ins are at CBGCC on 17 and 18 November 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00. World Championship weigh-ins are there on 21 and 22 November 2026, also from 09:00 to 18:00, before racing begins. Under the IDA Class Rules and the Dragon World Championship Rules referenced in NoR 2.2, the combined weight limit is 285 kg for crews of three or four. Crews must be re-weighed after any change or replacement (NoR 9.3). All boats must be afloat and every crew member weighed by the end of registration. The latest launching time is 18:00 on Sunday 22 November 2026 (NoR 9.9).

Race-week arrangements

Hull cleaning. Professional divers will clean boats in the water on 22 November 2026, the lay day between the championships. The service is intended primarily for Asia Pacific boats and is also available to boats launching for the Worlds. The fee is HK$1,000 per boat. Book and pay through Moongate by 15 November 2026; later bookings cannot be accepted because divers need seven days’ notice. Boats may not be lifted out for race cleaning, but sailors may clean their own boats in the water on any day.

Lunch orders. Packed lunch sets from the Clearwater Bay kitchen cost HK$150 and include a sandwich, potato chips, fruit and a protein bar. They are available 19-21 November 2026 and 23-29 November 2026, with no service on 22 November 2026. Order through the lunch tab in Moongate at least 72 hours before each race day; cancellations close 48 hours beforehand. Use the email address on your race entry to order for yourself and guests, then collect from the marina catering point marked 9 on the marina map.

Hong Kong boats. HKDA membership must be current and paid through Moongate by 15 November 2026: HK$400 for owners, HK$200 for crew, and HK$100 for junior crew members who are under 28 on 29 November 2026. Keep the payment confirmation for registration. Overseas crews do not pay an HKDA fee and remain members of their own national association. HKDA membership details and payment.

Key dates

  • 12 November 2026. Deadline to book a boat inspection slot.
  • 15 November 2026. Last day to book in-water hull cleaning and pay HKDA membership for Hong Kong boats.
  • 16 November 2026. Inspection at Shelter Cove for boats based there.
  • 17-18 November 2026. Asia Pacific Championship inspection and crew weigh-in at CBGCC.
  • 21-22 November 2026. World Championship inspection and crew weigh-in at CBGCC.
  • 22 November 2026, 18:00. Latest launching time; all boats must be afloat and all crews weighed by the end of registration.

The For Competitors page brings together official notice boards, the shuttle timetable, marina map and practical race-week information. For questions, email info@dragonworld2027.com.

We look forward to welcoming the fleet to Hong Kong.