Rolex China Sea Race 2026

2026 marks the 64th anniversary of the Rolex China Sea Race. It's a nearly 600-mile race from Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour to Subic Bay in the Philippines.

Offshore racing demands many skills from its competitors - endurance, performance under pressure, resilience, bravery and, above all, determination to meet every and any challenge that the sea can provide.

The programme explores the motivations and experiences which drives hundreds of sailors from across not just Asia but the whole world to compete in one of offshore racing's most prestigious events - the Rolex China Sea Race. From the painstaking preparation that begins months ahead, to the drama of the start in the heart of Hong Kong's thriving centre, the sleepless hours of navigating the busy South China Sea and the triumphant arrival into the tropical beauty of the Philippines - this race is, truly, the complete challenge.