Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong

sailors from 12 countries and regions representing Australia, Belgium, Chinese Taipei, Greece, Hong Kong (China), Japan, Mainland China, Macau (China), Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand and the USA, were excited to get back out on the water to the best racing action in Asia.

Running over the 14 to 19 February, Peter Davies, Regatta Chairman said “We are thrilled to have Hong Kong Race Week back finally! How fantastic it is that Hong Kong has opened up in time for such a nice event, and we have more international entries this year.” With the traditional pageantry of a Lion Dance welcome to open the event which included the attendance by Hong Kong Government dignitaries in recognition of the growing status of the event and yachting in Hong Kong, the regatta was off to a great start to Five days of world class racing.

29er Asian Championship

This year’s Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week incorporated the inaugural 2023 29er Asian Championship which attracted 15 entries –11 from Hong Kong and the remaining four from Australia, Japan and Thailand.

Japanese sailors Mihiro Okada and Iwao Yasuda were participating in Hong Kong for the first time and represented Japan as the country’s current #1 ranked 29er team. Australians Piper Attwood and Annabelle Sampson also made their debut in Hong Kong to compete in the 2023 29er Asian Championship. Thai National Youth Team members, Bunyamin Klongsamoot and Kan Kachachuen together with Chatree Makmul and Manintorn Leelas also in attendance, were well supported by their country, with The Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hong Kong fully supporting the sailors throughout the event.