Victoria Harbour : Profile
Asia Yacht Services Ltd Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club, 1 Castle Peak Road, Castle Peak Bay, Hong Kong Tel:+852 2815 0404, Fax:+852 2618 0991 Agents specializing in super-yachts.
There are various anchorages used by visitors. One is the typhoon shelter in Causeway Bay, the small boat harbour in Aberdeen and Hebe Haven, although it has the disadvantage of being in the centre of town amongst the noise and pollution. There are several marinas, some of which are private members clubs. Berthing charges are expensive comared with other Pacific locations.
Clearwater Bay Marina has very good repair facilities, including its own travelift. Port Shelter, in Hebe Haven, offers good protection but fewer repair facilities. Aberdeen Marina is inside the typhoon shelter. Although facilities inside the marinas in Aberdeen are limited, there are many small yards in the immediate vicinity, which can undertake most repair jobs.
Aberdeen Marina Club 8 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong Tel:852 2555 8321, Fax:852 2873 5681 dm@amchk.com.hk The Aberdeen Marina Club is located in the Wong Chuk Hang area of Aberdeen, Hong Kong. Adjacent to the Ocean Park theme park, and centered in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter.
Clearwater Bay Marina cwbmar@cwbgolf.org
Discovery Bay Marina Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong Tel:+852 2987 9591, Fax:+852 2987 7669 Situated on the SE side of Lantau Island. Transient berths available for up to 3 months. Also moorings and anchoring possible. Water, electricity, internet, fuel dock, boatyard with 65 ton travel lift and hardstanding. Excellent facilities at marina club. Pool, bar, restaurant, gym. Laundry and shops nearby.
Gold Coast Marina 1 Castle Peak Road, Castle Peak Bay, Hong Kong Tel:+852 2404 2222, Fax:+852 2404 2332 marina@goldcoastclub.com.hk Situated on the mainland, just north of Lantau Island.
Hebe Haven Yacht Club 10.5 Mi. Hiram's Hwy, Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung, NT, Hong Kong Tel:852 2719 9682, Fax:852 2358 1017 hhyc@hhyc.org.hk Situated on the NE side of Hong Kong Island.
Hong Kong Marina 168 Che Keng Tuk Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong Tel:+852 2792 1436, Fax:+852 2792 7926 A private club and marina.
RHK YC (Shelter Cove) Tel:+852 2792-2744, Fax:+852 2792-5544 info@rhkyc.org.hk Mainly used as a base for cruisers. Barbecues and simple meals are available and it is advisable to call a few hours in advance if you wish to barbecue. Buffet breakfast served on Sundays and Public Holidays from 0830 hours until 1100 hours. A la carte breakfast served on Saturdays from 0900 hours until 1100 hours.
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel:(+852) 2832 2817, Fax:(+852) 2572 5399 www.rhkyc.org.hk, info@rhkyc.org.hk Situated on the mainland at Kaloown. This is the main clubhouse and boatyard. Visitors from Reciprocal Clubs, or with introductory letters, may be granted visiting membership.
There are several yacht clubs, which usually offer temporary membership to visitors if they are members of an overseas club or are introduced by a local member. Most clubs have some moorings and also repair facilities.
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in Causeway Bay has the best location and is also a typhoon shelter. It has some places available for visitors on floating pontoons, but the maximum draft is approximately 10 ft (3 m). Moorings are also available, from where one commutes by sampan to the club house. Repair facilities are good and there is also a travelift. The yacht club is close to all amenities. If no space is available, it is better to try one of the marinas out of town.
Aberdeen Boat Club 20 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong Tel:852 2552 8182, Fax:852 2873 2945 mbs@abclubhk.com Situated on SW side of Hong Kong Island.
Aberdeen Marina Club [see above]
Discovery Bay Marina [see above]
Gold Coast Marina [see above]
Hebe Haven Yacht Club [see above]
Hong Kong Marina [see above]
RHK YC (Shelter Cove) [see above]
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club [see above]
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