Hong Kong’s Ultimate Outrigger Canoe Challenge
Since 2005, the Around the Island Race has challenged paddlers to conquer a 45km circumnavigation of Hong Kong Island. Starting and finishing at Middle Island, crews face changing sea conditions, demanding teamwork, and a course that showcases the city’s iconic coastline.
Organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, ATIR is a celebration of endurance, ocean skill, and the spirit of outrigger canoe racing.
LOCATION
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
Middle Island, Deep Water Bay
Located on the south side of Hong Kong Island near Deep Water Bay, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Middle Island clubhouse is a premier watersports facility with a long-standing connection to rowing, paddling, and sailing. Surrounded by sheltered bays and open sea conditions, it offers an exceptional launch point for both training and competition.
Blending natural beauty with a strong sporting heritage, Middle Island continues to serve as a gathering point for athletes, teams, and supporters—where tradition, community, and performance come together on the water.
