The VRC Race Series is the national Hong Kong Ocean Racing Series comprising of the premier surfski and outrigger races around Hong Kong. These events will also contribute to the selection criteria for The Hong Kong Dragon Run International Race.
The 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 :
The Champion will receive 3,000 HKD.
First Runner Up will receive 2,000 HKD.
Second Runner Up will receive 1,000 HKD.
With this series we hope to:
Promote the sport and growth of the paddling community.
Encourage paddlers to compete, challenge themselves and experience these fantastic events.
Exposure to open ocean races.
Provide a pathway for paddlers to compete in international surfski and outrigger canoe events.
Results of Previous Races: Click Here
Calendar for 2025: Click Here
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 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 TT Rumble race will be final. If this race will not resolve the tie, the prize money will be shared between them.
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