Search for the white dolphin, Tai O & the Fan Lau Peninsula
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2020. Hosted By: Dave. Meeting Place: 10:00 AM, Tung Chung Carpark.
What to expect
This is an environmentally and historically unique sea kayak trip.
As the winds have swung to the north, the southern areas of Hong Kong have calmer sea conditions, so this is a great opportunity to explore the many unique features of western Lantau island….and see if we can spot the critically endangered Chinese White Dolphin (Indo Pacific Humpback Dolphin with Chinese characteristics!).
We depart Tung Chung at 10:00 am. The kayaks have to be transported from Sai Kung so we will be leaving there very early!
Our journey for the day is around 24 km but we will travel down the coast with the outgoing tide and then return with the incoming tide, so it will feel like 15kms.
Along the way, we will pass under the new (white elephant) Macau Bridge and into Tai O, heading towards our historical destination for lunch in the Ming Dynasty Fort on the Fan Lau Peninsula.
We will then return back to Tai O where we will leave the kayaks for the evening.
This is a fantastic journey taking in great villages, coastal scenery, islands, waterfalls and ancient Chinese historical monuments – and if we are very lucky, we may spot the elusive and critically endangered Chinese White Dolphin.
As always, normal club rules apply.
Sea Kayak Rental – if needed, $300.
What to bring.
Clothes to kayak in – wet shoes or trainers are a requirement.
Bring a light windproof shell to wear in the afternoon as it is getting cool.
A water bottle and a picnic lunch.
A winning attitude, a smile and a sense of adventure.
Location.
Beautiful Lantau Island.