RHKYC Vietnam Race
DATE: Wednesday 18th October
COURSE: Victoria (HK) – Nha Trang
DISTANCE (nm): 673
Organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
First run in 1996, then biennially since 2004, this year will mark the eighth edition of this, the longest Category 1 offshore race in Asia. A challenging, predominantly downwind and fast passage to Nha Trang, on the southeastern coast of Vietnam, the race has once again been recognised as a qualifying race for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.
Date: Wednesday 18th October
Course: Victoria (HK) – Nha Trang
Distance (nm): 673
Organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
First run in 1996, then biennially since 2004, this year will mark the eighth edition of this, the longest Category 1 offshore race in Asia. A challenging, predominantly downwind and fast passage to Nha Trang, on the southeastern coast of Vietnam, the race has once again been recognised as a qualifying race for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. A popular tourist destination in its own right, Nha Trang also offers a great victualling point for boats intending to continue on to other seasonal sailing events in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.
Special Regulations
Category 1
