Terra Santa Ambassador: Paddling the Sai Kung / Hong Kong with Paul Etherington

My Kayaking roots are from Hong Kong. I have done huge amount of Paddling in HK and still Paul managed to surprise me and show additional face of the magnificent Coast in Sai Kung, in the east side of the New Territories. Paul run a day tours combining power boat ride between the many Islands, Snorkeling to see corals, viewing outstanding volcano-created stone formation, special hiking and - of course – Kayaking in the most interesting locations of Sai Kung park. During the day we visited floating fishing villages, remote Islands and had a sea-food Lunch on one of the Islands in a local restaurant. TS avid paddlers will have to do thought, one “concession” – kayaking in a seat on top kayak…. My experience – first…don’t underestimate the effort…second, in a very hot days, the ability to jump in the water was great and last, navigating between the amazing arches and caves with a bit swell, is much more easy with a seat on top and not 5.6 meter kayak…(not to mention that touching walls and scratches are not harming the Kayak) Also joining a first-time kayaking group should not make you run away. While the fellows paddle with the Guide, one can always explore nearby caves, bays and paddle one meter from the reef on the edge of the breaking waves….(by the way, As Paul alert me, I found out that 2 fit first-time paddlers on a tandem can be quit fast, even with compare to a experienced single paddler… Great day. Very recommended to fellows visiting HK or passing thought and wish to do more than shopping… Paul and Sara, his wife, were great guides. Avi Glasberg Additional readings: http://paul_etherington.tripod.com/id21.htm http://www.exploresaikung.com/people/pauletherington.html http://www.feelfreekayak.com/family/hongkong3.htm http://www.thingsasian.com/stories-photos/2978