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Young sailors are invited to take part in next month's 24-Hour Charity Dinghy Race organised by the Hebe Haven Yacht Club in Sai Kung.

The club hopes to raise at least $500,000 for the Children's Cancer Foundation through the event, which starts on May 1.

'We anticipate something in the region of 30 dinghies competing, comprised of a mix of youth and adult teams sailing on four types of boat - Topper Topaz, Enterprise, Laser Stratos and Laser,' said event chairman Roger Eastham.

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The annual event started two years ago with an emphasis on youth, charity and fun. It is the only 24-hour dinghy event in Asia and one of the four known worldwide.

Starting in front of the Pak Sha Wan clubhouse, competitors are required to sail a 1.6-kilometre course.

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Pit stops will be set up at intervals for the changing of crews. Fifteen boats entered last year and 20 more are expected this year.

Bryan Tse, a Year Nine student at King George V School, is looking forward to taking part in the race again.

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