WESTERN CIRCUIT REGATTA
SINGAPORE
One of Singapore's premier regattas, the event takes place off western Singapore out of the Raffles Marina. The regatta is in August when the southwest monsoon provides consistent winds for the racing fleet.
www.raffl esmarina.com.sg

ABC Opening Regatta
HONG KONG
The opening event for the Hong Kong sailing season, scheduled for the first or second weekend in September. It's for everyone from dinghies to Grand Prix race boats.
www.abclubhk.com/

Borneo International Yachting Challenge
BORNEO
The Borneo International Yachting Challenge is organised by the State of Sarawak and the Federal Territory Island of Labuan. The programme starts in Labuan and includes an offshore race from Labuan to Miri plus day races in Miri.
www.borneorace.com

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB AUTUMN REGATTA
HONG KONG
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's "Opening Regatta" marks the start of the Club's new sailing season. Held in September, the weekend of racing attracts around 80 keelboats in 10 classes. There is one race on the Saturday afternoon and two races on the Sunday, and the regatta prizegiving is held after the last race.
www.rhkyc.org.hk

Hobie Asian Championships 2009
HONG KONG
The Hobie Asian Championships 2009 will be held in Hong Kong from Friday October 2 to Sunday October 4 and will be organised once again by the Hong Kong Hobie Club. Class racing will take place in Hobie 16s and Hobie Tigers, with sailors competing for the titles of Hobie 16 Asian Champion 2009 and Hobie Tiger Asian Champion 2009.
www.hobie.com.hk

24-HOUR DINGHY RACE, HEBE HAVEN YACHT CLUB
HONG KONG
A firm fixture in the Hong Kong sailing calendar over the past six years, this race raises large sums of money for charity as teams race around a closed-loop course in Hebe Haven. Winners are determined on lap-count, and there are numerous entry categories. The event features strong entries from youth, schools, junior sailors and companies.
www.hhyc.org.hk

CHINA COAST RACE WEEK
HONG KONG
Organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, this year the series comprises the China Coast Regatta and an Offshore Category 1 race (details to be announced), the entire event to be run from October 16-23. The China Coast Regatta from October 16-18 is Hong Kong's premier "big boat" regatta. The three-day regatta is followed by the offshore race.
www.rhkyc.org.hk

CHINA CUP INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
SHENZHEN, CHINA
The inaugural 2007 event was deemed to be a success and organisers are planning an even bigger show for October 24-27, 2009. The regatta starts with a 26nm passage race from Hong Kong to Longcheer Yacht Club, followed by three days of inshore racing in Daya Bay, China. Sports boats will be included this year and the Beneteau 40.7 one-design fleet is available for charter.
www.chncup.com