Boats
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Since 2007, over two thousand
children have participated in the
Aberdeen Boat Club’s (ABC)
popular
junior sailing scheme, where kids from
seven- to 11-years-old learn to sail on
specially designed dinghies. These
junior courses offer great value as they
are subsidised by the ABC to promote
sailing. Courses are also open to non-
members.
20 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen.
Call 2552 8182.
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The
Royal Hong Kong Yachting Club
(RHKYC)
offers a Youth Sail Training
Scheme for kids from six-years-old,
as well as courses for the whole
family. In addition, the Youth Rowing
Development Program is offered
to coach and mentor school-aged
rowers. Courses are also open to non-
members.
Kellett Island, Causeway Bay.
Call 2832 2817.
Boards
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Established in 1975, the
Cheung
Chau Windsurfing Centre
is the training
ground of Olympic gold medalist Lee
Lai San. While this centre specialises
in windsurfing, rentals for kayaks and
SUP boards are also offered. Courses
are taught by certified coaches
with beginner classes starting from
$1,500. On site is an outdoor cafe with
amazing views and a family-friendly
menu, offering the perfect way to end
an action-packed day.
1 Hak Pai Road, Cheung Chau.
Call 2981 8316.
11 The Hong Kong Windsurfing Centre
puts on one-day courses for children
aged nine-years-old and above, from
$450 per person. Students cover the
basics from safety to balancing and
tacking, and are issued a certificate
from the Windsurfing Association of
Hong Kong. Boards and kayaks are
available for rent.
Shop 13, 1/F, Ko Shing Building, 9 King
Man Street, Sai Kung. Call 2792 5605.
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At
The Wakeboard Centre
classes are available for
wakeboarding, wake-skating and
wake-surfing. Several schools have
also held educational learning
activities here. Courses start at $850 for
weekdays and $900 for weekends and
holidays.
101 Tai Tam Tuk Village.
Call 3120 4102.
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Close to Tai Po Market,
The
Wakeboard School
provides courses
for all levels of riders. Their focus is on
building core fundamentals for their
students with the added incentive of
“learning new tricks with fewer falls”.
G/F, 7 Yue On Street, Sam Mun Chai, Tai
Po. Call 8202 3669.
14 Treasure Island Group
organises surf
camps for children, from beginners
to intermediates. The Grommet Surf
Camp for beginners aged five to nine-
years old, is priced from $3,980.
Pui O Beach, Lantau. Call 2546 3543.
Bubbles
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Diving in Hong Kong might not
seem like the best idea given low
water visibility. However if you take
the plunge you might spot some
clownfish, seahorses or even parrotfish!
At
Splash
, kids familiarise themselves
with the equipment and learn some
basic diving skills in the safety of the
pool, before heading into open water.
Their introductory courses, such as the
Bubble Maker and PADI Seal Team, are
available for children from eight years
old onwards and cost around $1,600.
58-72 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung.
Call 2792 4495.
Photos: Splash
March 2016
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