Permissions should be obtained separately, where applicable, from the appropriate authorities such as:-
- The Director of Marine for a permit for racing event under section 87 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (General) Regulation, Chapter 548F, Laws of Hong Kong;
- The Commissioner for Transport, for the use of private road or the closure of any public road on the agreed routes;
- The Chief Officer of Licensing Authority under the Home Affairs Department for Amusement with Prizes Licence under the Gambling Ordinance, Chapter 148, Laws of Hong Kong; and
- The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene to hold the event as required by the Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance, Chapter 172, Laws of Hong Kong.