Watersports

13 Aug 2010 - Most people will think of shopping malls, banks and dim sum when they think of Hong Kong. However, those views are somewhat limited as Hong Kong has lots of other possibilities to explore. How about watersports? Hong Kong has an extensive coastline and many islands to enjoy, so it seems the perfect way to take it one peddle stroke at a time and go for the kayak. The area of Sai Kung is perfect with its sandy beaches and little islands. Don;t like  kayaking? Hong Kong is not exactly a windsurfing paradise, but there are some good places to go, for example in Stanley. After all, Hong Kong athlete Lee Lai Shan won an Olympic gold medal in the sport in 1996. Big Wave Bay is the popular surfing beach, where one can rent all the equipment and even surfing schools. Wakeboarding and wake surfing are also getting very popular. And if all of this is a bit too much after the long working week then there are plenty of cool beaches, where it is perfect to unwind from the daily stress.