Hong Kong · November 17–29, 2026

Media accreditation

Accreditation covers the Asia Pacific Championship and the World Championship, including access to the media centre, designated shore and boat park areas and official ceremonies. Places aboard the media RIBs are limited and allocated separately.

Applications close on 13 November 2026. Badges will be printed on 14 November, when the confirmed media list must be submitted to the venues. Late applications may be considered, but accreditation, venue access and media-boat places cannot be guaranteed.

It takes about eight minutes. Fields marked * are required. Questions to media@dragonworld2027.com.

Already applied? Request a secure link to edit your application.

1. What kind of accreditation

Your category determines the designation on your badge and the areas you may access. If more than one category applies, select the one that best represents your principal role.

Category *

2. You

Enter your name exactly as it should appear on your accreditation badge and the confirmed media list supplied to the venues.

Optional. Leave it if your first name is right.
Optional. It goes on the venue list and your badge.
For example: photographer, staff writer, correspondent or producer.
With country code. The venue requires a reachable number.

3. Who you are working for

Accreditation is granted on the basis of publication. Tell us where the work is going.

The publication, agency or broadcaster. Enter "Freelance" if applicable.
A link to the publication, your portfolio or your last piece on sailing.
Please provide a link to a recent published example where possible.

4. When you will be on site

Select the days on which you expect to attend. Please notify the media team if your plans change.

Asia Pacific Championship

World Championship

Roughly, on a racing day. The club asks for this.

5. On the water

Three media RIBs will operate: photography, video and Icarus. The photography and video boats each have one guest media place. From 21 November, the Icarus boat can take two guests on days when its two-person team does not go out; otherwise it has no guest places. Capacity is limited, and places will be allocated according to operational and editorial requirements. Please request only the dates on which you require on-water access. Places will be confirmed closer to the event, and changes may be requested until the evening before each racing day.

6. Drone

Drone operations are subject to prior declaration and approval. Take-off and landing are permitted only from locations designated by the venue.

7. Practicalities

There is no parking at the marina, so plan to arrive on foot or by taxi with your cases.

A brief summary is sufficient. Please identify long lenses, ladders, lighting equipment and anything requiring access to a power supply.
Please identify any sailors, officials or organisers you would like to interview. Requests should be submitted as early as possible and remain subject to availability. Interview requests involving sponsors will be forwarded to the relevant press office.
Please provide a clear head-and-shoulders photograph. JPEG or PNG, up to 3MB. It will be used solely for accreditation and identification purposes.
A scan, if you hold one. JPEG, PNG, WebP or PDF, up to 3MB.

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Access requirements, dietary needs for the official functions, or anything else.

Announcements about the championship, before and after it. Separate from the accreditation emails and the on-site advisories, which everyone accredited receives. Unsubscribe at any time.

8. The accreditation brief

The following conditions apply to all accredited media. Two venue-access requirements require separate acknowledgement.

Member boats are not to be photographed

Photography or filming of Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club and Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club member boats, private berths and any vessel not entered in the championship is strictly prohibited. This restriction is a condition of venue access and applies to all accredited media.

The clubhouse and golf course are out of bounds

Accreditation covers the regatta areas only. No filming or photography in the clubhouse, on the golf course, in car parks or in member areas without a separate arrangement made through the media office.

Drone operation is by declaration and approval

Any unmanned aircraft must be operated in compliance with Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department requirements, with the registration reference supplied in advance. Take-off and landing points are designated by the club. No flight over the clubhouse, golf course, car parks, member berths or over people. Unauthorised drone operations may result in the immediate withdrawal of accreditation.

On the water, the race comes first

Each media RIB operates under the authority of its driver and the Race Officer. Accredited media must follow all instructions concerning the racing area, starting line, marks and competing boats. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times while afloat.

Your badge is personal

Accreditation is issued to a named individual, is not transferable and is worn visibly on site. Report a lost badge to the media centre the same day.

There is no parking at the marina

No parking is available at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club. Plan to arrive on foot or by taxi with your equipment. An equipment drop-off point will be confirmed before the event.

Use of your images by the organisers

The organisers may ask you for a small selection of images for non-commercial use in championship and class communications, always with your credit and your permission. Any use beyond that, including sponsor and commercial use, is by separate agreement with you.

What we do with your details

The information supplied through this form will be used to assess your application, issue accreditation, produce your badge, allocate media RIB places and provide the confirmed media list required by the organising authority and host venues. Accreditation details will not be used for marketing. Championship press releases will be sent only if you select the separate subscription option above.

2 conditions ticked separately, 8 clauses in total.

You will get an emailed receipt with a reference.