The 3rd Discovery Bay Open Water Race Challenge & Family Relay
Event Type: Open Water Swim Race
Date: 31th August 2025 (SUNDAY)
The 3rd Discovery Bay Open Water Race Challenge & Family Relay is an open water swim race event that suits swimmers of all abilities. The race day consists of 3 solo swim races (3.8km, 1.7km, and 400m), and a 400m swim relay. We emphasize a friendly racing atmosphere, welcoming all swimmers from beginners to the elites racing in an epic scenic setting at Discovery Bay.
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The first 300 swimmers who sign up for the 1.7km or 3.8km swim race will receive a free "THINKSPORT Sunscreen SPF 50 3oz" worth $139.
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All Top 3 podium winners in each age group at the 1.7km and 3.8km races will receive ZONE 3 goggles. Champion: ZONE 3 VAPOUR swim goggles; 1st Runner-up: ZONE 3 VENATOR-X swim goggles; 2nd Runner-up: ZONE 3 ATTACK goggles.
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Participants can enjoy a discount rate at the Auberge Discovery Bay hotel and Splashtopia, a beach water park at Discovery Bay.
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Optional shuttle bus service is available for 1.7km swimmers.
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Overall female and male champions for the 1.7km and 3.4km races will receive the grand prize, "One Free Night Stay at Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong hotel."
第三屆愉景灣渡海泳及親子接力賽
活動性質：公開水域泳賽
日期：2025年8月31日（星期日）
第三屆愉景灣渡海泳賽及親子接力賽為公開水域泳賽, 提供3.8公里 / 1.7 公里 / 400m 個人賽 及 400m 接力賽。比賽起步分別位於迪士尼碼頭，三白灣沙灘和大白灣沙灘，終點在愉景灣之主沙灘 - 大白灣沙灘。 我們着重愉快的競賽氣氛， 鼓勵新加入之泳手以致資深泳手參加。
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首300名報名參加1.7公里或3.8公里游泳比賽的游泳選手將免費獲得價值139元的「THINKSPORT Sunscreen SPF 50 3oz」。
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1.7公里和3.8公里比賽各年齡組的前三名選手均可獲得ZONE 3泳鏡。冠軍：ZONE 3 VAPOUR泳鏡；亞軍：ZONE 3 VENATOR-X泳鏡；季軍：ZONE 3 ATTACK泳鏡。
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參加者亦可在Auberge愉景灣酒店及海灘水上樂園Splashtopia 享受折扣優惠
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1.7公里的參賽者 可選擇 大會於多個的地點提供接駁巴士給1.7公里的參賽者
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1.7公里和3.4公里賽事的女子組和男子組總冠軍將獲得「香港愉景灣酒店免費住宿一晚」大獎
Categories 組別:
1.7km Swim Race:
AG 年齡組別: 13&Under, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over, Male and Female 男子 及 女子
3.8km Swim Race:
AG 年齡組別: 15&Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over, Male and Female 男子 及 女子
400m Solo Swim Race:
AG 年齡組別: 8&Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over, Male and Female 男子 及 女子
400m Relay Swim Race (2 Swimmers):
AG 年齡組別 (Total age of 2 swimmers 2 位泳手合共年齡 ) : 30&Under; 31-50; 50-70; 70-90; 90-110; 110-130; 130&Over
400m Family Relay Swim Race (combination of a parent & a child):
Child AG 子女年齡組別 : 8&Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13 -14 ,15-17
Age groups are determined based on a participant's age on race day 年齡組別將會以參賽者與比賽日的年齡計算
Age limit 年齡限制
400m race 比賽: 6 - 75,
1.5km race 比賽: 8 - 75,
3.8km race 比賽: 12 - 75
Applicants beyond age limit can contact us by email 年齡限制以外的參賽者請以電郵聯絡我們。
Race Schedule 比賽時間表
Open Water Swim Race 公開水域泳賽-3.8KM
7:30 - 8:10 Registration* 登記* (Disneyland Resort Pier 迪士尼碼頭)
8:25 Race Briefing 賽事講解 (Disneyland Resort Pier 迪士尼碼頭)
8:30 Race Water Start 水中起步 (Disneyland Resort Pier 迪士尼碼頭)
11:30 Award ceremony 頒獎 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
Open Water Swim Race 公開水域泳賽-1.7KM
9:45 - 10:30 Registration* 登記* (Sam Pak Wan Beach三白灣沙灘)
10:45 Race Briefing 賽事講解 (Sam Pak Wan Beach三白灣沙灘)
10:50 Race Water Start 水中起步 (Sam Pak Wan Beach三白灣沙灘)
12:00 Award ceremony 頒獎 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
Open Water Swim Race 公開水域泳賽
400M Solo 個人
400M x 2 Normal Relay and Family Relay 2人接力 / 2人家庭接力
12:30 - 13:15 Registration 登記 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
13:25 Race Briefing 賽事講解 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
13:30 Solo Race Beach Start 個人沙灘起步 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
13:45 Relay Race Beach Start 家庭接力沙灘起步 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
14:30 Award ceremony 頒獎 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
Remark
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Please refer to the TRANSPORT section for guidance on the registration point. 請參照 “交通” 以便計劃往賽事登記點之交通安排。
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Bags will be collected at REGISTRATION and available for collection at the finish line Tai Pak Beach. 參賽者背包將會於“登記”存放和運往終點大白灣沙灘，參賽者可完成比賽後領會背包。
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Race day registration and logistics details will be informed via the pre-race email which will be sent to racers 5 days before the race day. 比賽日具體安排將會在比賽日4天前以電郵通知參賽者。
***The first 300 swimmers who sign up for the 1.7km or 3.8km swim race will receive a free "THINKSPORT Sunscreen SPF 50 3oz "worth $139.
*** 首300名報名參加1.7公里或3.8公里游泳比賽的游泳選手將免費獲得價值139元的「THINKSPORT Sunscreen SPF 50 3oz」。
Registration period 報名期：
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Early Bird Entry 早鳥折扣: Until 27th July 2025 (Sunday), 23:59 or the Early Bird quota of 150 entries is reached, whichever is first.
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Standard Entry 標準收費: Until 13th August 2025 (Thursday), 23:59 or the Standard quota of 400 entries is reached, whichever is first.
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Late Entry 最後報名: Until 24th August 2024 (Sunday), 23:59
Registration fees 報名費:
400m Swim Race (Solo個人):
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Early Bird: $330
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Standard: $380
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Late entry: $430
400mx2 Swim Race (Family Relay家庭接力/Open Relay接力):
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Early Bird: $500
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Standard: $550
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Late entry: $600
1.7km Swim Race (Solo個人):
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Early Bird: $400
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Standard: $450
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Late entry: $500
3.8km Swim Race (Solo個人):
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Early Bird: $500
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Standard: $550
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Late entry: $600
Swim Clubs / Teams Discount 泳會及團體折扣
We are offering discounts for bulk registration of 10 or more participants. Click Here to contact us to request for Swim Clubs / Teams Discount . 如有10人或以上團體參加者，可 按此 與我方聯絡 。
Multi-event discount 多項賽事報名折扣
Athletes who sign up for 2 solo races will receive a 10% discount. 參賽者同時參加2項個人賽事可以9折報名。
Athletes who sign up for 3 solo races will receive a 15% discount.參賽者同時參加3項個人賽事可以85折報名。
Proof of Competence 參加資格證明
Proof of competence is required for all 3.8km swimmers. During the registration, please upload proof of (1) your previous 1km+ swim race record within the past three years (less than 3 minutes 30 seconds pace per 100m) or (2) the Cross Harbour time trial results. 3.8公里游泳選手需提供及上載過往3年内游泳活動的參加記錄，以證明參加資格: (1) 1千米以上的游泳比賽記錄，每100米時間平均不多於3分30秒， 或 (2) 維港渡海泳水試時間合格證明。
Additional add-on Items 附加項目:
Jaked Safety buoys/Jaked 浮波 (Optional自選)
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$180 (Order online and collect on race day 在線訂購並在比賽當天取貨 )
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$250 (Purchase on race day比賽當天購買 )
Race Training Preparation 賽前訓練準備 (Optional自選)
Swim faster at the race by attending 4 sessions 希望比賽表現更佳，可參加4 堂賽前訓練 - $500
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Victoria Park Swimming Pool 維多利亞游泳池 - 2/8, 9/8, 23/8
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Kennedy Town Swimming Pool 堅尼地城游泳池 - 16/8,
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Reserved lane provided 專線提供 SATURDAY 5 - 6 pm
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Limited seats and first come first served 名額有限，先到先得
Sponsor a low income swimmer 贊助低收入運動員參賽 (Optional自選)
Swimmers can sponsor a domestic helper swimmer or low income swimmer to race at a discounted race entry fee of $300:
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30 spots for 1.7km race
Shuttle Bus Tickets 穿梭巴士服務 (Optional自選)
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Shuttle services with 2 bus routes are available for the 1.7km swimmers. Bus will arrive approximately 1 hour before the race start. Seats are also available to friends and family and are on a first-come-first-served basis. 大會為 1.7 公里參賽者提供2條巴士路線接駁車服務於比賽開始前1小時到達。 座位可供朋友和家人， 及按照先到先得的原則提供。
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Shuttle fee $70
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路線號 Route 1 : 大圍 -> 九龍灣->荔枝角->青衣->愉景灣 Tai Wai ->Kowloon Bay ->Lai Chi Kok-> Tsing Yi ->Discovery Bay
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路線號 Route 2：筲箕灣->銅鑼灣->金鐘->堅尼地城->愉景灣Shau Kei Wan->Causeway Bay->Admiralty->Kennedy Town->Discovery Bay
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*Note if less than 25 participants sign up for a route, the bus service for the route will be cancelled and the fee will be refunded . 如果某條路線的報名人數少於 25 人，則該路線的巴士服務將被取消，費用將退還。
DB Summer Splashtopia 愉景灣彈游夏日嘉年華2025
A thrilling inflatable water park in Hong Kong 大型沙灘水上樂園 :
Participants can enjoy 10% off entry fees by showing their bib numbers on the arms.
參賽者只需出示在手臂上號碼布即可享有 Splashtopia 的 10% 的折扣。
Website 網頁 DB Summer Splashtopia 愉景灣彈游夏日嘉年華
Awards 獎牌 /獎項
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Medals/prizes will be presented to the top 3 participants in each AG category if number of entries for that category is under 30. Medals/prizes will be presented to the top 5 participants in each AG category if number of entries for that category is under 60. Medals/prizes will be presented to the top 5 participants in each AG category if number of entries for that category is over 60. 如該組別參加人數少於30人, 組別頭3位泳手將獲獎牌 /獎項。如組別參加人數少於60人, 組別頭5位泳手將獲獎牌 /獎項。如組別參加人數多於60人, 組別頭8位泳手將獲獎牌 /獎項。
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All Top 3 podium winners in each category at the 1.7km and 3.8km races will receive ZONE 3 goggles. Champion: ZONE 3 VAPOUR swim goggles; 1st Runner-up: ZONE 3 VENATOR-X swim goggles; 2nd Runner-up: ZONE 3 ATTACK goggles. 1.7公里和3.8公里比賽的組別前三名選手均可獲得ZONE 3泳鏡。冠軍：ZONE 3 VAPOUR泳鏡；亞軍：ZONE 3 VENATOR-X泳鏡；季軍：ZONE 3 ATTACK泳鏡。
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Male and Female Overall Champion in the 1.7km and 3.8km races will receive the grand prize, "One Free Night Stay at the Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong hotel." 1.7公里和3.4公里賽事的女子組和男子組總冠軍將獲得「香港愉景灣酒店免費住宿一晚」大獎
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Fastest swimmer who breaks the 3.8km overall course records (Male/Female) will be awarded a special prize. 3.8公里破全埸紀錄之最快男女子泳手可獲特別獎。
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Finisher medals will be given to racers who complete the race. 完成賽事的參賽者可獲完成賽事獎牌。
After Race 賽後安排
Finishers medal, water and snack will be provided.
大㑹提供完賽獎牌、水和小食。
Storage of Personal Belongings 個人物件:
For the 1.7 km and 3.8 km participants, personal belongings (limited to one bag per participant) will be transported from the registration station to the baggage collection area at the finish line. Baggage storage is available for the 400m participants. Race organizers/volunteers have no responsibility for any loss or damage to the personal belongings.
1.7公里和3.8公里參賽者的個人物品將從各登記站運送至終點線行李領取區。大會將提供行李寄存服務給400m參賽者。如有任何遺失及損壞，大會將不負上任何責任。
*Race course are subject to adjustment. Racers will receive the race details 4 days before race day by email. 比賽路程可能會作出調整。參賽者將於比賽日前四天獲得電郵通知。
Rules and Regulations 比賽規則
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Proof of competence is required for all 3.8km swimmers. During the registration, please upload proof of (1) your previous 1km+ swim race record within the past three years (less than 3 minutes 30 seconds pace per 100m) or (2) the Cross Harbour time trial results. 3.8公里游泳選手需提供及上載過往3年内游泳活動的參加記錄，以證明參加資格: (1) 1千米以上的游泳比賽記錄，每100米時間平均不多於3分30秒， 或 (2) 維港渡海泳水試時間合格證明。
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Participants are required to meet the following cut-off times. 參賽者須於指定時限完成有關賽事。Race Cut Off time 完成時限為：
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400m Race 比賽 : 18 mins 分鐘
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400m Race 比賽 : 36 mins 分鐘
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1.7km Race 比賽: 70 mins 分鐘; 750m checkpoint cut-off : 31mins分鐘
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3.8km Race 比賽: 130 mins 分鐘; 1.3km checkpoint cut-off : 44mins分鐘 ; 2.3km checkpoint cutoff : 79分鐘
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No one should join the race unless he/she is physically fit, and in excellent health condition.參賽者需確保具備良好體能及健康狀態， 否則切勿參與此比賽。
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The organiser reserves the right to request participants to provide proof of competence. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race. 比賽單位可能要求泳手提供 能夠於時限內完成比賽的相關證明， 無法提供相關證明者將不獲參加比賽。
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Participants will take full responsibility and safety during the race. 泳手於比賽期間須為自己的安全負上全部責任。
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Participants must obey instructions to kayakers, helpers, and personnel of the race. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race or will be disqualified.泳手必須遵從艇手及支援人員的所有比賽安排指示。 拒絕遵從者將被取消資格。
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Participants will take full responsibility and safety during the race. 泳手於比賽期間須為自己的安全負上全部責任。
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No swimmer is permitted to use any device that may be an aid to their speed or endurance such as fins, paddles, wetsuits. 泳手於比賽期間不可穿戴任何游泳輔助器具，包括但不限於Wetsuits, fins and paddles。
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SAFETY BUOYS are mandatory during the ENTIRE race. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race or will be disqualified.安全浮波必須於比賽期間全程戴上。 違者可者被取消資格。
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Swimmers are required to wear the timing chips on their wrist. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. 游泳選手必須在手腕上佩戴計時晶片。否則將被取消資格。
Hotel 酒店
Our Official Hotel Partner, Auberge Discovery Bay is delighted to offer our swimmers a special discounted price $950 for a room per night with limited quota. Accommodation booking link will be available at online registration.
很高興香港愉景酒店為參賽者提供每間客房每晚950元的特別折扣價。名額有限，額滿即止。請於比賽登記時使用酒店預訂連結。
Transport 交通
Ferry 渡輪
Central ➠ Discovery Bay 中環 ➠愉景灣
Click Ferry from Central to Discovery Bay for details
BUS巴士
Discovery Bay Ferry Pier ➠ Sam Pak Wan Beach / 1.7km Swim Race Registration
愉景灣 ➠ 三白灣沙灘/1.7公里登記處交通
Take Bus Route No 4 or Route No 9 from DB Plaza to DB North. The transportation time is about 10 minutes. 乘坐巴士 4號線 / 9號線 由愉景廣場往愉景北商場， 車程約10分鐘。
BUS巴士
Tung Chung MTR Station ➠ Sam Pak Wan Beach / 1.7km Swim Race Registration*
東涌地鐵站➠三白灣沙灘/1.7公里登記處交通
Take DB01R bus outside of the Tung Chung MTR station to DB North Station . 乘坐DB01R 巴士往到愉景灣愉景北商場車程約10分鐘。
MTR港鐵
City ➠ Disneyland Resort Pier / 3.8KM Swim Race Registration*
市區 ➠ 迪士尼主題公園碼頭 / 3.8公里登記處” 交通
Take MTR to Disney MTR station. 2) 10 Mins walk to Disney Resort Pier
MTR info & Walk path. 港鐵資料 及 步行路線。