For Individual

• Kayak Sprint race 100 meters

• Stand-Up Paddleboarding race 100 meters

For Team

• Scout Standard Boat (Sprint) 100 meter

• (6-person) Dragon Boat race 100 meters

Eligibility

• Be a member of an invited Scout organisation from an Asia-Pacific country/ territory

• Scout youth members aged between 12 and 26 on the first day of the event (before his/her 26th birthday)

• Leaders must hold an official Warrant/Appointment issued by the local National Scout Organization (NSO) as confirmation of their position; and

• Able to swim with clothes for at least 50 meters and tread water for 2 minutes

Number of expected participants

• A team of 10 youth members and leaders per Delegation (at least 1 leader must be involved). More team(s) and member(s) are also welcome.

Fee

• USD 240 per person

• The fee covers all meals for the duration of the event including from dinner on 6th August to lunch on 10th August, campsite accommodation for 4 nights, transportation to and from the Hong Kong International Airport on arrival on 6th August and departure on 10th August, programme activities, educational tour, local tour, Sea Scout Gathering, sea parade, souvenirs as well as tour pick up and drop off.

• The fee excludes round trip air tickets, additional transportation as listed in inclusion of fee, meals and transportation before 6th August or after 10th August (in the case of early arrival / late departure), travel/medical insurance and personal consumption expenditures.

Accommodation

• Scout Association of Hong Kong Tai Tam Scout Centre or

• Scout Association of Hong Kong Pak Sha Wan T.W.C. Sea Activity Centre

• From 6th (arrival) to 10th August 2026 (departure).

All accommodation will be arranged on sharing basis, and it is intended for event participants only.

Working Language

The working language of the Regatta will be Cantonese. English shall be used as a supplementary language. We kindly invite NSOs to nominate participants who are able to understand and engage in communication in English.

Application

Overseas Participant List and Entry form (both electronic and signed scanned copies), must be endorsed and submitted through respective NSOs by Monday 22th June 2026.

Late applications will not be entertained after the deadline.

Visa

Please check in advance the visa requirement of all members in your National Scout Organization for entering Hong Kong. Information can be obtained at this link:

http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html#notes

You can make use of the online service provided by the Immigration Department of the Government of the HKSAR to submit application for entry for visit in Hong Kong. For details please refer to the link below:

https://www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/visarequire/visasentrypermits/applyvisit_transit.htm

Immigration Department normally takes four weeks to process applications for visit / transit visa / entry permit upon receipt of all the required documents.

If any of your Scout member requires a visa for entry to Hong Kong, please inform us with the passport copy of the member concerned as soon as possible for the required invitation letter and other necessary documents to be prepared.

Payment

Full payment should be made not later by Friday 10th July 2026 via Telegraphic Transfer:

Beneficiary: Scout Association of Hong Kong

Account No.: 024-284-012325-001

Name of Bank: Hang Seng Bank Limited

Bank Address: Hang Seng Bank Limited, 83 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong

SWIFT Code: HASEHKHH

Please note that transfers should be made free of charge from the Recipient. When arranging for payment, please kindly remark it as the Participation Fee of Hong Kong Scout 115th Anniversary International Regatta (your NSO) for our reference. Once acceptance is confirmed, no refund will be entertained under any circumstances.

Useful Forms

• Entry Form for Overseas Participants

• Participants List

• Parent's Consent Form (to be completed by Scout’s parent(s) or guardian for Scout members under 18 years of age)

Weather

Average temperature is around 28˚C – 31˚C in August.

Personal Gear

Participants should prepare their Scout uniform, water sportswear and rainwear, clothes, personal hygiene kit, medication (if applicable) and travel bag.

Currency

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency. Information can be obtained at this link:
https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/rates/exchange-rates