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 NOVEMBER 24, 2007:
International Surfski and Outrigger Championships
Hong Kong will be the
stage of an International Surfski and Outrigger solo race across some of the
best paddling waters in the territory on November 24. The race will be
approx 20-26km, depending on the conditions on the day, and will pass through some
beautiful scenery.
Ideal Conditions
Conditions at this time of the year are great for paddling.
The North East monsoon - the prevailing wind at that time of the year in this
part of the world - should provide for some excellent down wind paddling
conditions. If the prevailing winds blow, the proposed race course should
offer approximately 15km of down wind paddling. Water temperatures will be
around 23 degrees Celsius, with air-temperature between 18 and 27 degrees.
In Hong Kong East meets West, and there is plenty to do and see other than
paddling. Hong Kong is famous for
shopping and eating but it also offers a range of great cultural experiences
and, as anyone who has been here will tell you, is a fantastic place to have a
serious party.
US$10,000 Prize Money
Prize money will be a minimum US$10,000. The prize money break down, logistical
arrangements and routes will be announced soon. There will be a limited number
of surfskis available, new Epic V10's, and a variety of used surfskis from
different manufacturers that will be made available by local paddlers.
Surfski Charter
If you are interested in participating in the race and need to charter a
surfski please drop us an e-mail to
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More
details on availability and charter fees will become available soon.
Three World Class Events
Please note that there are direct return flights from Hong Kong to Dubai, and Perth,
making it possible to attend 3 World Class paddling events in a short time
span.
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