The D’Ag Dash is a multiple distance open water swim race from Hobie Cat Beach to Cape D’Aguilar on Hong Kong Island. The 4-in-1 racing event includes a 10km, 5km, 1.8km and 900m to suit different abilities.  

Cape D’Aguilar, or Hok Tsui (鶴咀), is the peninsula located on the south-east side of Hong Kong Island. It shapes like a crane’s beak, thus inspired us to name the race 鶴游 (Hok Yau), which literally means Crane’s Swim. The 10km out and back single loop course leads to some of the most beautiful and picturesque caves and rock formations on the island, turning at the spectacular Cape D’Aguilar Marine Reserve. The 5km single loop course leads to the former Cape D’Aguilar Battery, an epic relic  from WWII.   

The 1.8km & 900m are held in the scenic Tai Tam Bay, and perfect for those who are training for a triathlon race or love to sprint.  

The D’Ag Dash is an incredible day of swimming for all abilities.

The event is proudly organised by AVRA  and 26 Coaching .

Race Schedule

The event will be from 8am to 2pm.

Race start times will be published after registration closes.

 

Registration is done through Race Timing Solutions and will be opened shortly. 

The D’Ag Dash – 10km
Age-group & gender categories.  Safety buoys mandatory. 

10km	Age Range
Junior 16-19	Swimmers from 16 to 19 years of age
Master 20 – 29	Swimmers from 20 to 29 years of age
Master 30 – 39	Swimmers from 30 to 39 years of age
Master 40 – 49	Swimmers from 40 to 49 years of age
Master 50 – 59	Swimmers from 50 to 59 years of age
Master +60	Swimmers from 60 years of age to onwards
Inspiration	Swimmers with a degree of disability greater than 33%

 

Course Map

The 10km out and back single loop course leads to some of the most beautiful and picturesque caves and rock formations on the island, turning at the spectacular Cape D’Aguilar Marine Reserve.

 

The D’Ag Dash Half – 5km

Age-group & gender categories.  Safety buoys mandatory.  

5km	Age Range
Junior 14-16	Swimmers from 14 to 16 years of age
Junior 17-19	Swimmers from 17 to 19 years of age
Master 20 – 29	Swimmers from 20 to 29 years of age
Master 30 – 39	Swimmers from 30 to 39 years of age
Master 40 – 49	Swimmers from 40 to 49 years of age
Master 50 – 59	Swimmers from 50 to 59 years of age
Master +60	Swimmers from 60 years of age to onwards
Inspiration	Swimmers with a degree of disability greater than 33%

 

Course Map

 

The 5km single loop course leads to, and turns at, the former Cape D’Aguilar Battery, an epic defensive relic from WWII.   

 

The D’Ag Dash Chase – 1.8km

Age-group & gender categories.  Safety buoys mandatory.  

Sprint 1.8km	Age Range
Junior 10-13	Swimmers from 10 to 13 years of age
Junior 14-16	Swimmers from 14 to 16 years of age
Junior 17-19	Swimmers from 17 to 19 years of age
Master 20 – 29	Swimmers from 20 to 29 years of age
Master 30 – 39	Swimmers from 30 to 39 years of age
Master 40 – 49	Swimmers from 40 to 49 years of age
Master 50 – 59	Swimmers from 50 to 59 years of age
Master +60	Swimmers from 60 years of age to onwards
Inspiration	Swimmers with a degree of disability greater than 33%

 

Course Map

 

 

The D’Ag Dash Sprint – 900m

Age-group & gender categories.  Safety buoys mandatory. 

Sprint 900m	Age Range
Junior 7-9	Swimmers from 7 to 9 years of age
Junior 10-13	Swimmers from 10 to 13 years of age
Junior 14-16	Swimmers from 14 to 16 years of age
Junior 17-19	Swimmers from 17 to 19 years of age
Master 20 – 29	Swimmers from 20 to 29 years of age
Master 30 – 39	Swimmers from 30 to 39 years of age
Master 40 – 49	Swimmers from 40 to 49 years of age
Master 50 – 59	Swimmers from 50 to 59 years of age
Master +60	Swimmers from 60 years of age to onwards
Inspiration	Swimmers with a degree of disability greater than 33%

 

Course Map

 

Get a Coach

Our official coaching partner is 26 Coaching. Get in touch with Henry Wright for coaching plans and coached group sessions both in the pool and in the open water. Henry has extensive swimming and triathlon coaching experience, and unique knowledge of open water swimming in Hong Kong - having coached multiple ultra-marathon swimmers to complete HK360Swim and setting new records at the Cold Half and Cold Plunge.

http://www.26coaching.com/

 

Sponsor a Splash Swimmer 

We have set up a 1+1 charity bundle option, so that swimmers can opt to sponsor a discounted race entry fee for a Splash Swimmer to race. 

 

Race Registration will open very soon - watch our social media and your e-mail for more updates!

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2021 Race Results here: 10km | 5km | 1.8km | 900m 

Course Records 

 

REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE!

 

Contact Us

Shu Pu: shu@avra.cc  Phone/Whatsapp: +852 5199 3314

Henry Wright: www.26coaching.com Phone/Whatsapp: +852 5692 2908 

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