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HKFYG December 2020∣Youth Hong Kong

Kayak + Sea Clean Campaign

Combining sport, wellness and social responsibility with environmental protection Surgical masks, bags and bottles: plastic, everywhere, much of which ends up in the sea where it can choke birds, fish and other sea creatures. This destroys the ocean’s ecosystem and often ends up in the seafood we eat. Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down, and even after it does, it can release toxins into its surroundings. Departure point HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp Aim To fight pollution

Target Carelessly discarded garbage including face masks, polystyrene, fishing tackle etc

With Regular sea kayaking and beach cleaning on Hong Kong coastlines Venues Sai Kung, Tai Mei Tuk and Tap Mun Ongoing Through 2023

Launched October 2020 Frequency fortnightly

For everyone aged 12 – 25

Help to save Hong Kong’s marine life and coasts Free of charge Except transport to the camp and meals Maximum per group trip 16 persons

Coming up April-October 2021 Free training for Kayak 3-star Award to facilitate beach cleaning Sign up for our waiting list Call Abby Luk 2413 6669

Don’t wait till it’s too late, join us out there Help save Hong Kong’s beautiful beaches for future generations

A campaign supported by the HKFYG Jockey Club Youth Sports Development Project

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