Excitement Builds as Competitors Gear Up for 2026 Rolex China Sea Race

Twenty teams gear up for the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race, starting from Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour. This 565-nautical-mile challenge takes crews across the South China Sea to Subic Bay, Philippines. Notable entries include Team Alive-Rampage from Australia, Seawolf from the Chinese Mainland, and Standard Insurance Centennial V and VII from the Philippines. First-time solo entry 2 Easy marks a historic moment in the race. Defending champions Happy Go, led by Nie Hua and helmed by Olympic gold medallist Lijia Xu, aim to retain their titles. Team Alive-Rampage, skippered by Duncan Hine, seeks to break the enduring monohull record set in 2016. Filipino legend Ernesto Echauz returns with Standard Insurance Centennial V, celebrating teamwork and inclusion in sailing. Commodore Adrian Pang highlights Rolex’s vital support for this prestigious event, solidifying its legacy in yachting.