Kayaking/Canoeing training courses provided by LCSD

Kayaking / Canoeing is a sport for all ages. It requires no complicated equipment. All you need is a paddle and a lifejacket / buoyancy aid and you will soon enjoy paddling with simple instructions. The water sports centres under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) are equipped with a variety of kayaks / canoes, including single and double kayaks, rescue kayaks, sea kayaks, multi-purpose kayaks and racing kayaks (K-1). Added to these are a wide range of structured programmes and our experienced instructors. No matter being a beginner or a professional paddler, there are always programmes suitable for you. These are some examples of the training courses: For beginners  Kayak 1 Star Award Training (1-day course)A course specially designed for beginners. It is intended to get you started on sheltered waters and introduce the basic paddling strokes, whistle signals, personal gear, the relevance of lifejacket / buoyancy aid, raft-up as well as capsize training. After successful completion of the course, you may proceed to the 2-Star Award Training.  For intermediates  Kayak Proficiency Gold Award Training (Techniques & Sea Trip) (2-day course)This is the highest level of training for Proficiency Award. It introduces the skills and knowledge including sculling draw, sculling for support, low brace turn, map reading and use of compass, etc. In this course, you will undergo a 15-kilometre sea trip training. Participant completed the 2-day Kayak Proficiency Gold Award Training is eligible to apply for the Attendance Certificate from Hong Kong Canoe Union (HKCU). The Attendance Certificate Holder is eligible to apply for one day examination on both written and practical assessment organised by HKCU or its affiliated clubs. If participant successfully passes the assessments, Kayak Proficiency Certificate will be awarded by HKCU.  For professionals  Advanced Canoe Lifeguard Training (Techniques) (3-day course)This is a comprehensive canoe lifeguard course designed to prepare student with advanced knowledge, skills and ability to handle unexpected events on the water. The contents of the course include searching technique, accident case study, full rolling skill, swimming in canoe, single blade stroke, various towing techniques and first aid skills, etc. The course aims at helping participants to prepare for the Advanced Canoe Lifeguard Certificate Examination.For more details about the training course of Kayak/Canoe, please visit the website of LCSD. And please read the Entry Requirement before enrolment. >>Click here for LCSD's training courses of Kayak/Canoe Sea expeditions or adventuresThe Water Sports Centres of LCSD offer various thematic water sports activities in marine ecology and coastal geological features for nature lovers to admire the coastal scenery. Apart from physical training, the activities also help participants to improve self-confidence, give full play to their potential and foster team spirit while planning their sea expeditions. By taking part in thematic sea trips, participants can maneuver their own canoes to enjoy at close range the fascinating scenery at sea and appreciate the wonders of nature in remote and uninhabited islands. The programmes will not only help to foster a sense of environmental protection among participants but also enable them to enjoy life at leisure.After getting the specific certificate of Kayak/Canoe or LCSD Kayak 3 Star*, you can join the sea expeditions or adventures organised by the Water Sports Centres of LCSD, the programes are Marine Ecological Tours, Coastal Geological Tours, Coastal Scenery Tours, or other Coastal Tours etc. For the details of the sea expeditions or adventures, please visit the website of LCSD.*For novices in canoeing, the Water Sports Centres of LCSD will provide one-stop service including provision of elementary training courses in canoeing (i.e. Kayak 1-star to 3-star Award) and design of appropriate sea expeditions or adventures to participants who are interested in canoeing and able to swim 50 metres with clothes. Please contact the Water Sports Centres for details.

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Activities and Offers under "Night Vibes Hong Kong" Campaign

Many people's lifestyle habits changed following three years of a global pandemic. To create a dynamic vibe in Hong Kong with a view to attracting citizens to go out and revitalise the city's nightlife, the Government has launched the "Night Vibes Hong Kong" campaign to unite different sectors of the community to organise events with unique and creative ideas.A wealth of diversified "Night Vibes Hong Kong" events with local characteristics will be held from around Mid-Autumn Festival, running across National Day, Halloween, Christmas and New Year until early 2024. Taking place all over the city and covering entertainment, arts, culture, consumption and more, these events cater for people from different age groups and sectors. Not only can citizens and tourists join various kinds of exciting activities, but they can also enjoy discounts offered by different organisations. Let's check out some of the important events below! Harbourfront Leisure A series of events will take place on harbourfront sites, including performances, cultural events, markets and guided tours. The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival will make its physical return to the Central Harbourfront Event Space in October, to provide international liquor assortments and delights, as well as emerging wine products to citizens and tourists. There will also be a month-long citywide dining promotion of restaurants and bars in November. Festive Celebrations A wealth of exciting activities will be held during the coming festivals, including the return of the National Day Fireworks Display after five years; the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance which will resume for the first time since the pandemic in the coming Mid-Autumn Festival; a stunning drone show to be held simultaneously in Hong Kong and Shenzhen; the Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals at Victoria Park which will display lanterns and also feature a bamboo stage for Cantonese opera performances; as well as youth group performances and acrobatic performances at venues in Sha Tin and Tuen Mun. Ocean Park Hong Kong and Hong Kong Disneyland will present time-limited Halloween events; the Hong Kong WinterFest in the West Kowloon Cultural District will set up a giant outdoor Christmas tree; the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will hold a New Year's Eve countdown event; dry goods stalls will resume at all Lunar New Year Fairs at various districts; and the Hong Kong Chinese New Year Night Parade will also resume on the evening of Lunar New Year's Day. Art and Culture Cinemas will offer ticket discounts for night-time screenings; and the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Hong Kong Space Museum will extend opening hours until 10pm from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays. M+, the West Kowloon Cultural District will offer night tours and various art and cultural activities. Diversified Leisure Experiences Over 80 shopping malls will organise various cultural and sports events and outdoor night bazaars, provide dining and consumption offers, and extend their opening hours in light of the night-time activities. More than 100 member restaurants and bars under Lan Kwai Fong Association will provide dining offers. The 57th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo will have around 900 stalls; and the MTR will launch "Nighttime Delights – Ride 5 Get 1 Free" to offer a free domestic single ride for every five-night ride after 10:30pm. The HKTB will offer "Hong Kong Night Treats" dining vouchers for visitors, and Open-top Bus tours at a special price.   For more latest information of the events, please visit the “Night Vibes Hong Kong”webpage.  

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