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Wet and wild

Explore Sai Kung’s crystal waters while getting out of your comfort zone with these water sporting activities

This friendly club is ideal for boating, yacht racing and watersports enthusiasts, offering easy access to some of Hong Kong’s best sailing waters and beaches. It actively promotes youth sailing at its sail training centre and runs regular sailing courses for adults too. hhyc.org.hk

Diving

If you’d prefer to explore underwater rather than above, Splash Hong Kong offers a range of diving lessons and days out for beginners and professionals. The Splash Days out will take you to crystal clear waters around Sai Kung and include lunch onboard and two dives throughout the day. splashhk.com

Wakesurf

In recent years wakesurfing has exploded

in popularity. And for good reason. It’s crazy good fun and you’ll get one hell of a workout while doing it. The best spots to wakesurf are around Sai Kung and Clearwater Bay. Check out HK Wake School or Wakesurf Sai Kung for deals, but be prepared to spend a little extra.

Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre

With a new artificial beach, Tai Mei Tuk’s options for watersports is growing. The Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre offers kayaking, sailing and windsurfing, while further down the road, Plover Cover is popular for scuba diving. For those looking for less strenuous activity, the cute collection of swan and duck

pedal boats is a pleasant way to experience this stunning part of Hong Kong. Icsd.gov.hk

Kayaking

Kayaking is the perfect way to explore Hong Kong’s coastal caves and spectacular rock formations. The village of Hoi Ha in Sai Kung provides an ideal spot for beginners, while Pak Lap Wan is for those with more experience. UNESCO GeoPark in Sai Kung is arguably the best spot to experience unique volcanic rock formations and some of the city’s cleanest waters. Wild Hong Kong and SeaKayak are our top picks for guided tours.

What’s SUP

If dragon boating and windsurfing are not up your alley, stand-up paddle-boarding (SUP) may be the relaxing watersport you are searching for. SUP is for everyone, even if you don’t consider yourself particularly athletic. HK Surf Sup in Sai Kung offers lessons for those of all ages and skill sets.

hksurfsup.org