One of the most sought after events on the HK open water calendar
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The Polson 5 (previously known as The Five, and Pier to Pier Invitational) is a 5 km open water swimming competition held annually in Hong Kong since 2010. The race starts at the Stanley Blake Pier and finishing in Repulse Bay. It is organized by Victoria Recreation Club (VRC)
The Five is also part of the 2014-2015 World Open Water Swimming Series.
The 1 km race is from a floating pontoon near Treasure Island to Beachcomber Island. The 2.7 km swim is at Beachcomber Island and starts on a sandbar. The 18 km solo swim and relay is from Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa to Beachcomber Island. The 18 km race can be done solo, with 2 swimmers or with 5 swimmers.