| Date 日期 | 6th June 2021 (Sun.) |
| Start Time 开始時間 | 0900 |
| End Time 完结時間 | 1600 |
| Start Location 起點 | VRC Emerald Bay 西貢域多利會 |
| End Location 起點 | VRC Emerald Bay 西貢域多利會 |
| Cost/person 每人费用* | HKD 350 |
| BONUS: Kayak to your heart’s content until 6:00 pm the same day | |
| *for VRC members, additional HKD 100 for guests paid on event day via cash /FPS /PayMe | |
Pristine open water hard to find? No fear! Come join us for a splendid dip in the beautiful
Kau Sai Chau Island waters. Second in a series of kayak-swims that are progressively longer — come for a ~4 km total open water swim
after 3km kayaking. The swim is broken down into approximate 1.5 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 0.8 km official segments. The escorted swim is from HK Jockey Club Golf Course Pier -> Whiskey Beach -> Hap Mun Bay (back) Beach -> Sharp Island (middle) -> back to HK Jockey Club Golf Course Pier.
Packed Lunch included.
Please join only if you have open water swimming experience and 14+ years old.
If you do not have the experience, you can join as kayak support only.
For safety, we may designate a stop if swimmers are too far away from each other.
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
2nd MAY 2021
Largely ignored, Sharp Island is a pristine environment, perfect to drop in on via kayaks and for swimming! Due to its shape, geography and location, the waters around it are always clearer to swim in. What joy to observe the sea floor staring back at you while you do so? Moreover, speedboats do not frequent the channel. As such, we can enjoy the swim in relative peace and quiet. Of course, all the while, some kayak support will be around for your safety!
Swimming from north to south is only about 1.5km. If you wish to swim back, by all means do so! If not, the hike back is easy and also just about as long. Kick back and relax at the UNESCO Geopark thereafter if you wish. Take your time and we will see you back at VRC!
In order to participate in swimming within this event, you MUST:
– come with your own personal safety buoy
– have open water swimming experience
– able to swim freestyle continuosly for 500m
Largely ignored, Sharp Island is a pristine environment, perfect to drop in on via kayaks and for swimming! Due to its shape, geography and location, the waters around it are always clearer to swim in. What joy to observe the sea floor staring back at you while you do so? Moreover, speedboats do not frequent the channel. As such, we can enjoy the swim in relative peace and quiet. Of course, all the while, some kayak support will be around for your safety!
Swimming from north to south is only about 1.5km. If you wish to swim back, by all means do so! If not, the hike back is easy and also just about as long. Kick back and relax at the UNESCO Geopark thereafter if you wish. Take your time and we will see you back at VRC!
In order to participate in swimming within this event, you MUST:
– come with your own personal safety buoy
– have open water swimming experience
– able to swim freestyle continuosly for 500m
– TerraMar reserves the right to discontinue your swim at any time with reference to the safety of other swimmers
| Time* | Activity** |
| 0900 | Check in, gear up. |
| 0930 | Quick briefing and launch! |
| 1015 | Land on beach before HK Jockey Club Golf Course Pier. |
| 1020 | Stack kayaks togethers, stretch, take a break. |
| 1030 | Start swimming along Kau Sai Chau for ~1.5 km |
| 1145 | Reach Whiskey Beach for lunch! |
| 1230 | Start swimming cross channel for ~0.8 km to Hap Mun Bay (back) Beach |
| 1315 | Check out the scene and a chance for cold refreshments! |
| 1330 | Start swimming ~1.0 km northbound along Sharp Island (on your left) to a rally point. |
| 1415 | Start last swim across channel ~0.8km back to HK Jockey Club Golf Course Pier |
| 1500 | Kayak back to VRC. |
| 1600 | Reach VRC just in time for high tea! |
*timeline is an estimate only, actual times determined by group speed, weather conditions and guide
**depending on group consensus, we can cut short resting periods, simply not have them or split the group!
**TerraMar reserves the right to discontinue your swim at any time with reference to safety of other swimmers.
- Lunch with drink is provided. Please bring a waterproof bag with you!
- Please bring with you on your kayak some cash as well as HKID.
- You MUST bring your own personal safety buoy, swim wear, swim cap, goggles, sunscreen and change.
- You are also suggested to bring water, water shoes (cover heel and toes), sunglasses (with a floating belt) and a hat.
- Please put on sunscreen and insect repellent before the event.
- Please wear water shoes / sports shoes for the kayaking. Flip flops are NOT recommended.
- To start the event on time, please kindly change your clothes and settle your personal belongings in advance.
- The event has its own public liability insurance coverage, but we recommend that all participants get their own personal accident coverage to cover any personal accidents.