Welcome to the 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race 2024
About 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race
The 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race is the annual event run by Hebe Haven Yacht Club. The largest and longest-running 24-hour endurance dinghy race in Asia, the event attracts incredibly diverse participants. Run over a weekend the event brings together sailors from around the world with the public, club members, charities, local and international schools. The weekend provides the perfect platform for sailors and non-sailors to mingle both on and off the water—helping promote the joys of sailing and supporting charities. Since its inception in 2002, this community event has helped raise over HKD12.7 millions for local charities.
The Village
The onshore race village is a vibrant part of the event. Throughout the weekend, there is live music and entertainment for all the family, a market, charity stalls and children’s game zones. You can also sit back relax grab a bite to eat and drink all whilst watching the race and soaking up the carnival atmosphere.
The Race
Sailors of all ages compete in teams. Teams include schools, community & social groups, charities, and international teams. The teams race to complete the most laps in 24 hours around a 1.2 km course in the beautiful waters right outside Hebe Haven Yacht Club.
The Course
The rectangular course runs along the south pontoon of Hebe Haven Yacht Club, out close to the Hebe Haven cardinal mark, and back to the marina pontoons. The race starts in full view of everyone at the Club, from the committee boat anchored just offshore. (Sailors can obtain full details in the Notice of Race).
We welcome everyone, including club members of HHYC, associated yachting clubs, business partners, the community, and the general public to share the fun of sailing at this picturesque location at Pak Sha Wan while supporting charitable organisations.
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday & Sunday 19-20 October 2024
Why Race?
Hebe Haven Yacht Club have always taken an active role in participating in and contributing to the local community. From supporting the indigenous villagers of Pak Sha Wan Bay to fund raising for Hong Kong charities and organisations.
COMPETITORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
FOR GOOD CAUSES
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The biggest endurance dinghy race in Hong Kong and the only one of its kind in South East Asia.
First held in 2002, this annual event has raised over $12.7 million for the “Children’s Cancer Foundation” and other nominated local and children’s charities over the last 20 years.
Support comes from club members, volunteers, business partners, sponsors and the local community.
Beneficiary charities
