Event· Luzon (Subic Bay)· Philippines
China Sea Race (Hong Kong to Subic Bay)
14° 48.0′ N · 120° 14.0′ E · approximate
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's classic offshore race, first sailed in 1962, runs about 565 NM across the South China Sea from Hong Kong Harbour to a finish in Subic Bay.
Practical
Coordinates approximate: Subic Bay reference point (Wikidata); the actual finish line is set in the race instructions. Biennial (Wikipedia). Its inshore component from 1997 to 2009 was the President's Cup Regatta in Manila and Subic bays. Arriving race boats clear in at Subic, so expect a busy marina in race years. Check the RHKYC calendar for the next edition.
Best for
Bluewater racing into Subic
Nearby
- Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) Dry Season0.6 NM away
- Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Season on Luzon West Coast0.6 NM away
- Grande Island (Fort Wint)1.7 NM away
- Grande Island Anchorage1.7 NM away
- LST-559 Wreck (Subic)1.8 NM away
- All Hands Beach1.9 NM away
- Mayangga Island1.9 NM away
- Mayangga Island Snorkel (west Subic Bay)2 NM away