This thrilling 656nm downhill has only been held twice before, with the race record being set by Grant Wharington's 'Skandia' in October 2004 in a time of 42 hours 45 minutes and 41 seconds, setting an almost unassailable standard for future competitors.

The RHKYC has vast experience in organising ocean races and it is expected that this event will attract a large international entry from Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong.