The best wakeboarding and wakesurfing schools, coaching and rental places in Hong Kong.
Is it time to try wakeboarding and wakesurfing? A popular add-on to amp up your junk boat trip or a nice way to get off sandy beaches and into the sea this summer, this water sport sees you standing on a wakeboard (a board with foot bindings, like in snowboarding!) towed behind a motorboat, riding its wake (the wave a boat generates as it moves through the water).
Wakesurfing is an alternative where you ride the waves of a boat without being strapped to the board or pulled by a rope (much like surfing!). Start out with some professional lessons at our pick of the best wakeboarding and wakesurfing lessons, coaching and rental places in Hong Kong.
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Where To Wakeboard And Wakesurf In Hong Kong
Wakeboard Hong Kong — Wakeboarding and wakesurfing boats for rent and lessons in Tai Tam
Located in Tai Tam Bay, Wakeboard Hong Kong offers wakesurfing, wakeboarding and foiling using MasterCraft Towboats for the perfect controlled waves and wake riding experience. Plus, book lessons with a qualified instructor — the coaches here have over 40 years of experience!
How much: Boat rental rates (with a coach, gear and lifevests) start at $1,300 an hour. Weekday specials include a family and friends package that starts at $2,400 for a two-hour session with a maximum of five persons onboard.
Wakeboard H0ng Kong, 101 Tai Tam Tuk Village, Tai Tam Tuk, Tai Tam, Hong Kong, 9638 2069, www.wakeboard.com.hk
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Wakesurf HK — Well-trained wakesurfing coaches, experienced drivers and new wake boats in Tai Tam
Also located in Tai Tam, Wakesurf HK boasts well-trained and experienced wakesurfing coaches and drivers and high-quality new wake boats (2018 to 2022) — for a fun and enjoyable experience. Your booking includes wetsuits and drysuits (for winter), wakesurf boards and life vests.
Wakesurf HK, 60 Tai Tam Tuk Village, Tai Tam Tuk, Tai Tam, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 6650 0900, www.wakesurfhongkong.com
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IM Wake — Speedboat rental for private lessons, private coaching and regular wakesurfing workshops in Tai Po
IM Wake is run by Don Kong, a HKWSA Registered Certified Coach, Hong Kong National Squad Member and International Official Boat Driver. You can rent one of the new (2019 and 2020!) speedboats for private wakeboarding and wakesurfing lessons, book professional private coaching lessons (intermediate to advanced riders) or join the regular wakesurfing workshop (intermediate to advanced riders).
How much: Boat rentals start at $1,100 an hour on weekdays
IM Wake, Pak Shek Kok Landing, Science Park, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, 5509 0744, WhatsApp: 5509 0744, www.imwake.hk
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Wakesurf Players — Hourly, half-day and full-day wakesurfing and wakeboarding packages in Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Tai Tam
Wakesurf Players is mainly located in Repulse Bay but is happy to join you for a half-day or full-day at other beaches situated between Aberdeen and Tai Tam. Run by Ben, Mike, Tabe and Tuomo, all captains here are skilled and qualified surf and wakeboat operators (with licenses from the Maritime Department), who have plenty of riding experience.
How much: A full-day boat rental package ($11,000) includes 9 hours (8 hours of use, 1-hour break for the captain) at your location of choice. A party package will give you 4 hours for $5,600. Hourly wakesurfing and wakeboarding both start at $1,500.
Wakesurf Players, Repulse Bay Pier, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 6462 7069, www.wakesurfplayers.com.hk
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Wakeaholic — Wakeboarding and wakesurfing coaching and hourly rentals in Tung Chung Bay
Wakeaholic was founded over 25 years ago in 1998 by local pro rider Leo To, one of the Hong Kong Wakeboarding Associate founders — so you know you’re in professional hands. Coaches here speak English as well as Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese, and offer one on one coaching as well as hourly boat rental options.
How much: Boat rentals start at $1,000 an hour on weekdays.
Wakeaholic, Tung Chung New Development Pier, Tung Chung Waterfront Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong, 9222 7887, 9698 8866, www.wakeaholic.com
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Wake2Chill — Wakesurfing lessons on the Sai Kung coast, in Tseung Tau Village
Wake2Chill is located on the coast of Sai Kung in Tseung Tau Village. The team here speaks English as well as Cantonese and Mandarin, promising you clear instructions and guidance to maximise your wakesurfing experience. You can also book jetskis, SUP, kayak and kayak bikes, paddleboats and even a floating pier — all done in the calm and peaceful enclosed waters of Three Fathoms Cove.
How much: Boat rentals start at $1,000 an hour on weekdays.
Wake2Chill, Tseng Tau Tsuen, Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong, wake2chill.com
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More Ways To Wakeboard And Wakesurf In Hong Kong
- HK Wake School in Tai Po — While its official website is currently down, you can still contact and book HK Wake School’s patient and experienced coaches through Facebook. www.facebook.com/hkwakeschool
- You can always book a private speedboat wakeboarding or wakesurfing experience through Klook (like this one in Kwun Tong), which constantly updates with seasonal offers.
- Travel agency Holimood can also put you in touch with private speedboats for wakeboarding and wakesurfing, as well as junk boat party packages that include a wake-riding experience.
Main image courtesy of ting via Wakesurf HK‘s Instagram, image 1 courtesy of Wakeboard Hong Kong via Instagram, image 2 courtesy of Wakesurf HK, image 3 courtesy of IM Wake via Instagram, image 4 courtesy of Wakesurf Players, image 5 courtesy of Wakeaholic.