As Hong Kong’s oldest private recreational club, and a founding member of the Hong Kong Sports Federation & Olympic Committee, the Club is committed to advancing the enjoyment of water sports, healthy physical activity, and community participation throughout Hong Kong.
Our mission is to be the premier ocean water sports club: raising the profile of paddling and oar sports, nurturing ocean awareness, supporting elite and community athletes, and sharing our passion with Hong Kong—including those who are financially disadvantaged or face physical or mental challenges.
Club History
Founded in 1849 on the Hong Kong Harbour shoreline; roots in Canton since 1832.
From Canton in 1832 to Hong Kong Harbour in 1849—the oldest sporting and recreation club in the territory.
Read the historyOne membership, two waterfront clubhouses, and a founding place in Hong Kong sport.
Heritage pagesMain office at Metropole Square, plus Deep Water Bay and Emerald Bay clubhouses.
Contact details
Clubhouse
Natural stone clubhouse on Island Road, with launching, dining, and race-day support.
Deep Water Bay
Clubhouse
Beach clubhouse with BBQs, boat storage, yoga deck, and community opening-up access.
Emerald BayHonorary officers and elected members who oversee the Club.
Meet the General CommitteeGeneral Manager, clubhouse managers, membership, and water sports.
Management teamSF&OC founding membership and reciprocal club arrangements.
Affiliations
Archive
The Clubhouse in the early twentieth century.
Club history
Archive
The annual cross-harbour race, a popular sports feature before 1973.
Heritage & branding
Archive
Club competitions in swimming and water polo date back to the 1850s.
Club historyMembership, clubhouse, and booking questions on any page.
Open chatbotGeneral enquiries and large events. Phone +852 2178 2221 / 2222.
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