Sat
16
Nov
2013

The Dragon Run

andrew.orr@imgworld.com
Clearwater Bay, Hong Kong, South East Asia, Asia
http://www.thedragonrun.com.hk

As in previous years, the race will start in Clearwater Bay, but will then proceed SE to the beautiful and rugged Ninepins Islands, then SW past the spectacular Cape D’Aguilar (home of the Hong Kong Marine Reserve) and then to the finish line at the world-renowned tourist destination of Stanley, the home of the famous Stanley Market.

The course will cover approximately 24km and, with the seasonal NE monsoon winds blowing, should see 10-20 knot winds and great downwind conditions for the majority of the race. A race map is attached. Given that Hong Kong has a tropical climate, water temperatures at that time of year should be around 23 degrees Celsius, with air-temperature between 18 and 27 degrees. Though last year was unseasonably cold – just during that weekend – so so bring something warm to paddle in just in case.