The final day of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 began with a test of patience as the wind refused to cooperate in the early morning. Cold, rainy conditions and unstable breezes forced the race management team to delay launching most fleets while they headed out to search for viable wind conditions. Fortunately, the wait was rewarded. On the 29er race course near Beaufort Channel, three quality races were eventually completed in beautiful sunshine, providing a fitting end to...

After two demanding days on the water, the wind gods took a rest on Day 3 of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026, incorporating the 2026 29er Asian Championship. With light and unstable conditions across the courses, only the Optimist Green Fleet managed to start a race, while the rest of the fleets were granted a well-earned lay day following two solid days of racing. Principal Race Officer Barry Truhol explained the situation on the water. “The forecast was for a Force 4 to 5...

In contrast to Day 1, the second day of racing at the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week, incorporating the 2025 29er Asian Championship, saw slightly lighter winds and more manageable conditions on the water. “Yesterday was brutal. It was really hard for race management because of the wind conditions, and today we expected the same, if not more,” said Principal Race Officer Barry Truhol. “Very luckily, the wind abated a little and the sea state was calmer, which gave fantastic racing for...