Kwo Chau Islands SUP Discovery Tour
From: $650.0
Tour Details:
- This tour is suitable for experienced paddlers as the route and water conditions of the tour can be challenging.
- Our Kwo Chau Islands SUP Discovery Tour will bring you to the Volcanic Rock Region of the UNESCO Global Geoparks, exploring the uninhabited archipelago’s globally rare hexagonal rock columns, impressive sea- and wind-eroded coastlines, and different naturally formed sea arches and carves in close proximity!
About Kwo Chau Islands / Ninepin Group:
- Ninepin Group of islands, comprising three large islands — North, South and East Ninepin Islands — and numerous smaller islets, known as Kwo Chau, or ‘Fruit Islands’ in Cantonese. This uninhabited archipelago, created from volcanic hexagonal rock formations, lies 15 km southeast of Sai Kung.
- North Ninepin is home to Big Cannon Rock, a gigantic hexagonal column rising horizontally from its east-coast cliff, while South Ninepin features Rock Chamber, a dramatic, horizontal, rectangular cave that is a favourite among Instagram photography buffs.
- The Geopark’s volcanic columns — which differ in texture and chemical composition from similar rock formations elsewhere in the world — created cliffs that rise up to 100 metres high. Most columns are about 1.2 metres in diameter, but some can exceed 2 metres. The coastal waters around the Ninepins offer a sheltered habitat for a rich diversity of coral and more than 120 species of fish.
Prerequisite:
- SUP Intermediate Silver Award Certificate
- Can Swim 50M without assistance
Tour Location: Kwo Chau Islands / Ninepin Group
Assemble Point: Blue Sky Sports Club (Sha Ha Center)
Date: 23/10, 6/11, 4/12
Time: 12:00 – 16:00 (4 Hours)
Price: $650 per head
Price includes: SUP equipment, Safety gear and Instructor
Age: 8 years old or above；Participants below 16 years old need to be accompanied by an adult (Same price for adult and children of all age)
Itinerary:
- 11:45 Assemble at Blue Sky Sports Club (Sha Ha Center)
- 12:00 Depart to Kwo Chau Islands / Ninepin Group by boat
- 12:45 Arrive at Kwo Chau Islands / Ninepin Group (Switch to SUP to explore)
- 15:00 Prepare to return to Sai Kung Sha Ha by boat
- 16:00 Arrive at Sha Ha Road and Dismiss
Remark: the route is subjected to change depends on participants’ paddling speed and the weather, instructor’s decision shall be final.
旅程介紹：
- 果洲群島直立板探索旅程的路線和水面狀況具有挑戰性，適合經驗豐富的槳手參加。
- 這個直立板旅程將帶您前往聯合國教科文組織世界地質公園的火山岩園區，展開半日的海上地質之旅，並使用直立板近距離探索全球罕見的六角形岩柱、海蝕洞及海蝕拱！
果洲群島介紹:
- 果洲群島距離西貢東南面約15公里原，名果盤洲，由北果洲、南果洲、東果洲及多個小島組成，因長期受風浪侵蝕而形成壯麗的海岸線。
- 北果洲的大炮石是從東岸峭壁橫向突出的巨大六角柱，而南果洲的石室則是巧奪天工的橫向長方形石洞，兩者均是打卡熱點。
- 火山岩園區內岩柱高達100公尺，平均直徑約1.2公尺，部分更超過2公尺，其結構和化學成分均有別於世界其他地區的六角岩柱。果洲群島沿岸淺水區為豐富多樣的珊瑚品種提供棲息環境，亦是逾120種魚類的家園。
報名要求:
- 持有直立板中級銀章證書
- 所有參與課程的學員必須於沒有協助下游泳最少50米
旅程地點： 果洲群島
集合地點： 西貢沙下路（藍天體育會）
日期： 23/10, 6/11, 4/12
時間： 12:00 – 16:00 (4 小時)
價格： 每位 $650
價格包括：直立板導師、安全裝備及直立板器材
適合年齡： 8 歲或以上；16 歲以下需成人陪同 (大人小朋友同價)
參考行程：
- 11:45 西貢沙下路（藍天體育會）集合
- 12:00 上船前往果洲群島
- 12:45 到達及使用直立板探索果洲群島
- 15:00 準備上船返回西貢沙下
- 16:00 到達沙下及解散
注意：旅程路線可能會因參加者航行速度或天氣而改變，參加者需遵從教練決定
Min people: 6
- If your group has less than 6 people, we might arrange you to join another group. Program might be canceled if there are less than 6 people joined
- Coach & Student ratio at 1:8
Booking & Payment:
- After submitting the booking request, please wait for our confirmation email and payment instructions before payment to ensure availability.
After receiving the emails, please use the link in our email to pay within 12 hours to reserve your spot. - Please provide the Booking ID# to the coach on booking date
What do I need to bring?
- Must bring: Water sports shoes that covers your toes, swimwear, extra clothing, hat, sunscreen, dry bag and drinking water of 750ml or more.
- You are also suggested to bring sunglasses (with a floating belt), put on sunscreen and insect repellent before the event. You’ll also need dry clothes for changing after the event.
- To start the event on time, please kindly change your clothes and settle your personal belongings in advance.
最少人數：6人
- 如果少於 6 人，我們可能會安排您加入另一個小組，如果最終參加人數少於 6 人，旅程可能會被取消。
- 教練與學生比例 1:8
報名及付費:
- 由要課程需要安排教練，請提交申請後先不要付款，並等待我們的確認電郵及付款指示。
- 如教練能夠配合你預約的時間，你將會收到確認電郵及付款指示，請於12小時內付費以確認課堂。
我需要帶備什麼？
- 必須攜帶：包腳跟及包趾水上活動鞋、泳衣或泳褲、短 Tee / 防哂衣、帽、防曬霜、防水袋、更換的衣服及 750 ml 以上的飲用水。
- 另外本會建議參加者帶備太陽眼鏡(連浮水帶) 並於活動前塗上防曬霜及驅蚊劑，並準備更換衣服於活動後使用。
- 請參加者抵達前先更換衣服及安置個人物品，使活動可以準時開始。
