Your ultimate guide to water sports in Hong Kong
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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.
Wakesurf
Since the pandemic, wakesurfing has exploded in popularity in Hong Kong. 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 Sai Kung. Check out HK Wake School for boats from Aberdeen or Wakesurf Sai Kung for trips in the New Territories.
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Stand up paddle boarding
Also referred to as SUP, stand up paddle boarding 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. If you fancy more of a challenge, try your hand at SUP yoga with Island Paddle HK.
Sailing
Hebe Haven Yacht Club promotes youth sailing and water sports at its sail training centre in Sai Kung, within close proximity to some of Hong Kong’s best sailing waters and beaches. If you’re looking for classes on Hong Kong Island, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club offers a broad range of water sports 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.
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Kayaking
Kayaking is the perfect way to explore Hong Kong’s coastal caves and spectacular rock formations. 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 is our top pick for a guided tour.
Dragon Boating
A popular and unique way to keep fit in Hong Kong is by joining a Dragon Boat team. Located across Hong Kong, teams are easy to find on Facebook and take on anyone willing to partake in the training and local competitions.
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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.
