Mr Karl Kwok: Event Ambassador for the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship.

As we prepare to welcome the world to the 2027 Dragon World Championship in Hong Kong, the first time this prestigious event will be held in Asia in its 95-year history, we sat down with one of Hong Kong’s most iconic sailors and event ambassador, Mr Karl Kwok.

Mr Kwok is a seasoned offshore racer with a remarkable international record. He skippered his yacht to overall victory in the 1997 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, won the 2009 Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup, and claimed victory in the China Sea Race twice, once setting a course record that remained unbeaten for over a decade. Most recently, he returned from Cowes, where he earned second place at the legendary Admiral’s Cup.

He is the first Chinese skipper in history to win these prestigious offshore races, personally leading each campaign and gaining worldwide recognition for his skill and sportsmanship. His achievements have significantly raised the international profile of Chinese sailors and helped build Hong Kong's reputation as a leading global sailing city. Despite his many accolades, Mr Kwok remains a humble and gracious ambassador for the sport.

In this exclusive interview, he shares his sailing journey, his deep passion for the sea, and his vision for the future of sailing in Hong Kong and across Asia.