Got kids and need to keep them occupied this summer? Got some holiday time and don’t want to travel? Why not take this time to get out and really enjoy your “patch” of Sai Kung?
There’s plenty to do and ample challenges right here – to please the eyes, ears and the wetsuit. You could even find yourself, after your summer experiences, with a trim body, healthy tan and loads of energy.
How can you do this? Simple – get out and enjoy the water, the scenery and camaraderie, one way or the other.
Go swimming. Sha Ha Beach is the closest to town, and now that it’s been cleaned up, it’s a good place to chill out. Another family-friendly one is Trio Beach, easily accessible by a short ferry ride from Pak Sha Wan. Sharp Island’s Hap Mun Bay is also popular, and a short sampan ride away. Or, head for one of the Clear Water Bay Beaches. If you want less of a crowd and don’t mind the lack of facilities, head for Long Ke Wan on High Island, a fair walk from the East Dam on Man Yee Road, but well worth the effort to get there. If beaches are not your thing, there’s always the public pool on the waterfront.
Need swimming lessons first? Try Blue Sky Sports Club, SK public pool
Go diving. Many people think they need to take a flight to go diving, but they are dead wrong. And if you live in Sai Kung, you don’t have to go far to see plenty of sea creatures and coral formatio
ns. You can dive just about anywhere in Sai Kung – from Lobster Bay to Bluff Island and Hoi Ha, and come back up to the surface pleasantly satisfied. For this, you’ll need to book a trip with a knowledgeable local operator and get prepared beforehand.
Need diving lessons first? Try Splash HK, Blue Sky Sports Club, Marine Divers, South China Dive Club
Go paddle a kayak. You can take it easy and paddle in the shallow waters of Sha Ha, the calm inlet near Ta Ho Tun, the sports centre by the High Island West Dam, or go out in the open water by Bluff Island and Sai Kung’s Geopark, provided you’ve got the skills and transport to get there. Besides getting spot of exercise, you can also revel in the backdrop of green hills or the striking cliffs.
Need kayaking lessons first? Try the sports centre at Sha Ha or Chong Hing Water Sports Centre. To learn on-site with an experienced kayaker, try Kayak and Hike.
Go sail a boat. You can do this practically anywhere, with the appropriate license and training, so there’s not much to stop you. Learn and log your hours of sailing with a qualified instructor and then you’ll be off anywhere you like.
Need sailing lessons first? Try This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Chong Hing Water Sports Centre
Go surfing. It’s best that you know what you’re doing before attempting to surf at Hong Kong’s most famous surfing spot – Tai Long Wan. Many of those who’ve tried it, getting in by a long board-carrying hike or by boat, say it’s a great place to get into action.
Need surfing lessons first? Try Treasure Island Surf Club (group lessons for 5-15 yrs, private for adults), Blue Sky Sports Club
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