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9 September, 2024
LawConnect (left) and Master Lock Comanche taking the early lead in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race in Sydney on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Master Lock Comanche, LawConnect lead early as Sydney to Hobart race sails off

LawConnect, which won line honours last year, was first past the turning mark in Australia’s premier yachting event but ran into sail issues.

Skippers brace for gale-force winds in demanding Sydney-Hobart sailing race

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Hong Kong transport

Letters | Don’t want bus fares hikes? Then fix our congested streets

Pakistan

Video | Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges

With no access to shops or equipment, they often use discarded boards or resin and glue to make their own.

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Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong officials double down on surfing ban, refuse to discuss change in law

Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge.

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China’s Xu, Vendee Globe sailors’ clean start with ‘monster under the bed’ ahead

For the first time in several editions, the fleet avoided early mishaps that have plagued past races.

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One-armed Paralympian to be China’s first sailor in around-the-world solo race

Xu, who competed in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing and set a national record at the world championships, is set for his toughest challenge.

Chinese skipper Jingkun Xu poses for a picture aboard his Imoca monohull ‘Singchaim Team Hikou’ before the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong surfing ban forces Olympics hopeful to join Swiss national team

Hong Kong has no surfing team, no facilities and a government ban on surfing at any public beaches.

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Wellness

These people are hooked on open water swimming in Hong Kong. Here’s why

Two open water swimmers describe how group open water swimming is great for improving health, and why Hong Kong is the perfect place for it.

Hong Kong economy

IOC-backed group picks Hong Kong for inaugural wakesurf world championships

Tai Po Waterfront Park will welcome 160 athletes for World Wakesurf Championships, including 30 representing city.

Wakesurfer Harry Cheng competes in a tournament earlier in 2024. The World Wakesurf Championships will be held between November 2 and 10 in Hong Kong. Photo: HKCWA/Visala Wong
Timepieces

Tudor’s latest watches inspired by Alinghi’s America’s Cup yacht

Tudor has ample sporting heritage – from David Beckham to New Zealand rugby’s All Blacks – and the Pelagos FXD and Pelagos FXD Chrono models were developed from watches trialled aboard the team’s yacht off Barcelona.

Tudor’s new Pelagos models come with racing pedigree, being developed following trials of the brand’s famously rugged dive watches on the wrists of the Alinghi team at The America’s Cup. Photos: Handout
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This Italian surfer found the origins of Chinese surfing in a Kunming temple

Serendipity led Nik Zanella to discover the origins of Chinese surfing in a random temple – now, he’s living on Hainan Island and coaching the next generation of China’s Olympic surfing hopefuls

Singapore

After kitefoiling Olympic bronze, more Singaporeans want to be ‘storm chasers’

Picking up the sport after Maximilian Maeder’s bronze medal win is not all smooth sailing due to cost and training factors, kitesurfers say.

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Profile | Meet Max Maeder, kite surfer on verge of Singapore’s second Olympic gold ever

The 17-year-old world champion has been involved in the sport since he was six, and is being compared to F1 superstar Max Verstappen.

Singapore’s Maximilian Maeder in race 3 of the men’s formula kite kiteboarding event at the Roucas-Blanc Marina in Marseille on August 4. Photo: AFP
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New Olympic sport kite is like F1 meets chess, says Singapore world leader Maeder

‘The 17-year-old world champion says ‘a lot can happen’ in the fast and furious sport, which is labelled ‘the fastest sport of the Games’.

Qibin Huang of China in a Formula Kite practice session in Marseille before the competition begins. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can make waves by becoming the sailing centre of Asia

The city’s location makes it ideal for hosting water sports events. In particular, sailing could attract ultra-high-net-worth visitors.

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China back on Olympic gold medal track after wins in diving, shooting

Divers Lian Junjie and Yang Hao seal 10m platform synchronised title, while Sheng Lihao claims men’s 10m air rifle crown.

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Explainer | Oldest rower, gender equality and US out for record in Paris’ rowing programme

The sport is among those leading the way in gender equality, with the same number of events for men and women, and has its share of interesting characters.

Hong Kong’s Chiu Hin-chun is back at the Olympics for the first time since 2016. Photo: Jonathan Wong
European Union

Explainer | Olympics add new sports and keep young sports, drop karate and baseball-softball

The Paris Olympics will feature a new sport, breaking, and three sports returning from the Tokyo Games – climbing, skateboarding and surfing.

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Kitesurfing and iQFoiL boost agenda as sailors descend on Marseille

The US team will be out to regain their dominance through veterans Stu McNay (mixed 470s) and six-time kitesurfing world champion Daniela Moroz.

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Explainer | Exciting new kayak cross event the highlight of whitewater programme in Paris

The battle between New Zealanders Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher looks intriguing, while Evy Leibfarth will be the first US woman to compete in three whitewater events.

Jessica Fox of Australia, who won the C-1:women’s slalom in Tokyo, competing in the kayak cross race at the Slalom World Cup in Poland in June. Photo: EPA-EFE
What to do in Hong Kong

5 shopping deals and debuts to catch in Hong Kong on July 20-21 weekend

Save money on water sports gear, try cruelty-free cosmetics that are a Gen Z fave – sign up to get 2 free gifts – check out a new store for the toy fan in us all, and some newly arrived pet fashion.

Shop luxury retailer Lane Crawford’s new pet collection this weekend, including this Venna Queen Pet Collar (HK$900) and Boss Babe Dog Sweatshirt (HK$590) from Moshiqa. We’ve plenty of other tips for lovers of toys, jewellery, water sports and eco-friendly cosmetics. Photo: Lane Crawford
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong swimmer completes tough 40km swim between Northern Ireland and Scotland

Swimmer Ryan Leung, 35, completes 40km Irish Sea crossing in about 14 hours, despite tide turning against him in the later stages.

Singapore

Did Singapore underestimate costs of hosting World Aquatics Championships?

Singapore will hold some of World Aquatics Championship’s events in a temporary pool in a car park, with some sources saying costs in the initial hosting bid were underestimated.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Hong Kong windsurfers eyeing hikes, oysters and glory in Marseille

While their Olympic teammates are in Paris, Cheng Ching-yin and Ma Kwan-ching will be competing hundreds of miles away on the Mediterranean coast.

Hong Kong windsurfers Cheng Ching-yin (left) and Ma Kwan-ching are used to travelling together. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asia travel

Diving in the Philippines? Puerto Galera’s range of sea life is jaw-dropping

Puerto Galera on Mindoro island is not the most trendy place to go scuba diving in the Philippines, but it’s worth it – the diversity of fish and other sea life in its waters takes your breath away.

A green sea turtle in waters near Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Photo: Sarah Gillespie
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Sailor Halliday aiming to outdo fellow Hongkonger Norton’s Olympic feats

Nicholas Halliday, who has represented the city since he was 15, aims to do better than Stephanie Norton, who finished 39th out of 44 sailors in her category in Tokyo.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 3 ways Hong Kong can easily and quickly up its tourism game

Hong Kong has all the ingredients it needs, from its East-meets-West cultural history, free port tax-free status and vast natural attractions.

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