2026 Youth Paddle Sports Programme (U18)
This programme is designed to bring together a dedicated U18 team (ages 10+) to learn, grow, and compete together in Dragon Boating, Outrigger Canoeing, and other paddle sports. Our aim is to create a vibrant, supportive, community where both individuals and team flourish.
To help our athletes excel, the new structure features consistent weekly training sessions designed to accelerate skill development. The season is also organised into two specific 5-month phases each with a different focus.
Phase 1: Dragon Boat Focus (Approximately 40 sessions)
Training Date: 7 February to 27 June
Saturdays 1030 to 1200hrs: Dragon Boat Practice, 20 sessions
Thursdays 1700 to 1830hrs: Multi Craft Practice (Surf Ski, SUP, Kayak may be used with smaller groups or for individuals with specific interests), 20 sessions
Races: MI Cup, KI Cup, Lamma 500, VRC Deep Water Bay Regatta, etc
Note: Racing for 12 – 17 years old
July – Summer Break – Paddle Camps TBC
Phase 2: Outrigger Focus (Approximately 40 sessions)
Training Date: 1 August to 10 December
Saturdays 1030 to 1200hrs: OC6 Practice, 20 sessions
Thursdays 1700 to 1830hrs: Multi Craft Practice (Surf Ski, SUP, Kayak may be used with smaller groups or for individuals with specific interest), 20 sessions
Races: MI Junior Classic, Lamma 6K, VRC DWB Change Race, etc
Note: Racing for 12 – 17 years old
Course Fee (per person per phase):
RHKYC Members: 20 Saturday sessions only, monthly active rower fee $150.
Non-RHKYC Members: 20 Saturday sessions only, $2,500.
RHKYC Members: 40 sessions $2,000 per phase + monthly active rower fee $150
Non-RHKYC Members: 40 sessions $4,500 per phase
Fee inclusive of: Coaching, Equipment, Rib when necessary and Race Fees. Fee will be charged against online registration. No Refund or make up sessions will be arranged.
Location: Middle Island, with occasional sessions at Kellett Island or Shelter Cove if required (map).
For other details, including cancellation policy, please see our Terms and Conditions on the booking page.
For more information, please email to tony.reno@rhkyc.org.hk and rps.booking@rhkyc.org.hk.
