LATEST NEWS : JULY 20th Swim will take place at STANLEY MAIN BEACH
as Deep Water Bay changing rooms are still closed.
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OWSHK will organise 4 races this year.
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NEWS UPDATE
Our Group received the honour to be featured in the South China Morning Post.
Have a read at the article on the link below :
www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/2176495/dont-worry-about-sharks-hong-kongs-open-water-swimming-group-now
Updated: Sunday Nov 4th
MMIC 2018 race result, photo & video can be accessed:
MMIC 2018 race result, photos and video
MMIC 2018 race result, photo & video can be accessed:
MMIC 2018 race result, photos and video
Breaking News
McBean Middle Island Challenge(MMIC) is an icon open swimming race organised by OWSHK, while participants will race around middle island, and able to see the beautiful view of deep water bay and repulse bay.
OWSHK is thrilled to cohost with Victoria Recreation Club to organise the iconic race in 2018 and namely McBean Middle Island Challenge to acknowledge the contribution of Lloyd McBean, a founder of OWSHK.
Registration link:
https://raceregistration.asia/mmic2018/select_competition
Race info, Rules and Regulation
http://www.racetimingsolutions.com/mmic2018.html
Race page link:
http://owshk.weebly.com/2018-mcbean-middle-is-challenge.html
McBean Middle Island Challenge(MMIC) is an icon open swimming race organised by OWSHK, while participants will race around middle island, and able to see the beautiful view of deep water bay and repulse bay.
OWSHK is thrilled to cohost with Victoria Recreation Club to organise the iconic race in 2018 and namely McBean Middle Island Challenge to acknowledge the contribution of Lloyd McBean, a founder of OWSHK.
Registration link:
https://raceregistration.asia/mmic2018/select_competition
Race info, Rules and Regulation
http://www.racetimingsolutions.com/mmic2018.html
Race page link:
http://owshk.weebly.com/2018-mcbean-middle-is-challenge.html
Open Water Swimmers of Hong Kong (OWSHK) meet every Saturday, all year round. We meet at 2pm, and hit the water 2.30pm sharp. Repulse Bay is our base, but we do go to other locations regularly.
OWSHK have been meeting since 2007/08, from humble beginnings with just a few swimmers, and now in 2015, we have a huge on line data base of swimmers and triathletes.
We have two groups (A and B) to cater for different levels of swimmers. So if you are an Open Water die hard or a beginner to swimming in the Ocean, you are all welcome. We are not however, a learn to swim group. Our weekly sessions are free; our leaders will teach you how to familiarize yourself in the Ocean, navigate, drafting in a pack, Open Water strategies etc
Safety is our number one priority, and we encourage all swimmers to wear a brightly colored swim cap or use a swim buoy, then if there are any craft in the water going by, we can easily be seen. When we swim in the Ocean, (outside the safety net) we never swim by ourselves, always have a buddy swimmer with you or swim in a group.
In addition to our weekly training session, from time to time we hold our own events. Such as Time Trials, Team Events, Handicap Events, or straight out swims from 1,5k to 5k. We also promote any other organizations who conduct Open Water Events.
LIABILTY NOTE – OWSWK take no responsibility for any accidents that may occur outside the safety net.
MISSION
Our Mission at OWSHK is to build a team atmosphere for our training sessions, events and our on-line community. Our goal in Open Water Swimming is to create a fun filled interaction between our volunteers and swimmers at all levels here in Hong Kong, the region and all over the World.
VISION
It’s important to remember, while swimmers are driven and focused on their own personal achievements, we should never forget to simply enjoy the Ocean, the friendships we establish, stay healthy and just have fun.
