Hong Kong Regulations

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL REGULATIONS - REGULATION 66

Control over races, etc., in the waters of Hong Kong

(1) Except with the permission of the Director, no person shall hold or
organize in or upon any part of the waters of Hong Kong any-

   (a)  race, regatta or similar event in which vessels of any type take part;
        or

   (b)  swimming race or similar event, which interferes with, or is likely to
        interfere with, the navigation of vessels or the safety of any person
        in or upon such waters.

(2) On the occasion of any race, regatta or similar event referred to in
paragraph (1) in or upon any part of the waters of Hong Kong, the Director may
prohibit or regulate all traffic upon or in the vicinity of such waters and
may give to an organizer of, and persons taking part in, the race, regatta or
similar event such directions as he thinks fit for the avoidance of accidents
and the safety of persons,

(3) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) or fails to comply with any
prohibition or regulation of traffic, or direction given, under paragraph (2)
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2000.