ABOUT ATIR Coastal Rowing

The BMW Around the Island Race is a 45km coastal rowing race around Hong Kong Island held over two days. Day 1 is the Iron race for solos, doubles and quads, which starts and finishes at Kellett Island in Hong Kong harbour. Day 2 is a relay race in the morning with crews starting at Kellett Island and then changing on the south side of Hong Kong island at Middle Island . Organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, this race attracts teams from around the world.  

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The event covers an extraordinary variety of rowing conditions ranging from the harbour with the challenges of marine traffic and currents to extreme open water at the eastern part of Hong Kong Island where swell and waves can exceed three metres in height. The race also provides an amazing contrast in scenery with rowers passing through Victoria Harbour surrounded by skyscrapers to the beautiful country parks and hill tops on the east and southern part of the course.

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Since 2023, a 10km harbour race is added and this will be held on Day 2 of event for 2025 edition.

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Whether you are racing to win or just to finish, the BMW Around the Island Race provides rowers with an extraordinary experience.