The Kroll VRC Race Series is the national Hong Kong Ocean Racing Series compromising of the premier surfski and outrigger races around Hong Kong.

The KROLL VRC Race Series is made up of 8 events during the year. The top 5 race results of each paddler will count toward the competitor's series points. A cash prize will be given for each category at the final event . In 2023 the cash prize was 2,000 HKD. 

These events will also contribute to the selection criteria for The Hong Kong Dragon Run International Race.

With this series we hope to:

1. Promote the sport and growth of the paddling community.

2. Encourage paddlers to compete, challenge themselves and experience these fantastic events.

3. Exposure to open ocean races.

4. Provide a pathway for paddlers to compete in international surfski and outrigger canoe events.

FINAL RESULTS FOR 2023 

Congratulations to all paddlers, place-getters and winners of the KROLL VRC Race Series 2023.

RACES & DATES FOR 2024 SEASON

VRC Race Series Points and Category

A competitor's series points will be the total of their best 5 race points. The female and male paddler with the most points at the end of the series will be the KROLL VRC Race Series Champion of their category. 

The categories are: Surfski, OC1, Double Surfski and OC2. There will be male and female sub-categories for Surfski and OC1 only. Each category must have at least 3 competitors on each race to make that category eligible. While each competitor needs 5 eligible races to qualify for the prize winner.

The points will be the following

• 1st: 12 points

• 2nd: 11 points

• 3rd: 10 points

• 4th: 9 points

• 5th: 8 points

• 6th: 7 points

• 7th: 6 points

• 8th: 5 points

• 9th: 4 points

• 10th: 3 points

• 11th: 2 points

• 12th onwards: 1 point.

In case of draw, the race results in Emerald Bay - It's Coming Home will be final. If this race will not resolve the tie, the prize money will be shared between them.

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