13k Hike and Swim in Ham Tin Wan

Updates 2:30pm 27 Sep,: NO boat back to Sai Kung town due to rough sea, it means we have to hike back. Please bring hiking poles, gloves & enough energy drinks/snacks in case. Total hiking distance will be about 13k. Please update your attendance now if necessary.

It’s time to visit this magnificent Ham Tin Wan beach in Sai Kung, where aquamarine water & tranquillity are stunning! Let’s hike on shaded paths of MacLehose Trail Section 2 ahead of swimming or resting.

There is On Kee Store (安記士多) at the edge of Ham Tin Wan for our replenishments. Please prepare enough CASH paying for buying drinks (eg. mineral water, lemon tea) and snacks, such as spring rolls & instant noodles. Our tea or swim time will be limited to 30 minutes maximum .

Due to rough waves & aftermath after Super Typhoon Ragasa, there will NOT be any boat back to Sai Kung town. We have to hike back via our original route or other one to Sai Wan Pavilion. Let’s see which one is the best. Total hiking distance will be 13k.

Plans: Pak Tam Au– Tai Long Village –Ham Tin Wan (6.7k)- swim/rest — hike back to Pak Tam Au (6.7k)

Date: Sun 28 Sep 2025
Meeting time: 1:05pm PROMPT, Bus won't wait!
Gather at: No.94 Bus, Bus Terminus, Sai Kung

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1/ Please be punctual. Bus won't wait unless you take a taxi on your own
2/ Wear professional sports attire catering for the above-mentioned sports activities & weather.
3/ Bring enough cash ($300+) for your refreshments, boat fees ($180) $or dinner if necessary

WHAT TO BRING
1. A smile 😃
2. Hiking poles, gloves, waterproof bags, swim stuff & flippers
3. Hat, sunglasses, sunblock & umbrella in case
4. At least 2 litres of energy drink & energy bars/ snacks
5. Proper clothing (dry-fit and such)…no heavy cotton. No jeans.
6. Sports backpack, no shopping bag please
7. Sweat cloth for replacement
No guests
No radios

OTHER INFO
1.“No Shows” especially last-minute absence without a head up will be recorded.

2. Habitual “No Shows” will be removed from the group.

3. Be responsible, please update your RSVP status at least 4 hours prior to the activity if you can’t make it.

4. If you cannot make it, please change your RSVP to "not going".
4.2 If it is an hour or less before the event, please directly ring (no text) one of our hosts Addison (95926304).

Disclaimer: Hong Kong Healthy Outings organises sports events on an amateur basis. By joining the events, all participants are deemed to have read and understood the events description, to have determined that they are of a suitable fitness level to undertake the events, and to have agreed to exonerate the events leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the walks and courses from any liabilities or claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising therefrom.