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SPORTS
Wet and wild
Matt Eaton rounds up the best watersports in town from wakesurfing to SUP boarding
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Flyboard Hong Kong
The flyboard is not for the fainthearted. The latest in extreme water sports, this personal watercraft will send you flying through air and across water. With proper instruction, almost anyone can start flying during their first five minutes. From there you’re limited only by your creativity. Flyboard Hong Kong offers private classes for one or two hours for up to six people. hkflyboard.com
If dragon boating and windsurfing are not up your alley, stand-up paddle-boarding (SUP) may be the relaxing water sport you are searching for. SUP is for everyone, even if you don’t consider yourself particularly athletic. You can rent a board for one hour for $80 or the whole day for $350 at the Aqua-Bound Centre on Stanley Main Beach. You can even try your hand at SUP yoga with Island Paddle HK.
What’s SUP
Kayaking
Kayaking is the perfect way to explore Hong Kong’s coastal caves and spectacular rock formations. Located on Stanley Main Beach, Aqua Bound offers kayaking equipment starting from $350 for the day. Wild Hong Kong and SeaKayak are our top picks for guided tours.
Wakesurfing
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 Repulse Bay and Stanley. Check out HK Wake School for boats from Aberdeen.
hkwakeschool.com
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
For rowing and sailing you can’t go past the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. Founded in 1890, this is one of the largest yacht clubs in the world and offers a broad range of programmes from outrigger canoeing, dragon boating and competitive sailing. Being part of the club will also give you access to some world-class talent, from former Olympians, national team members and a number of sailing legends.
