Hong Kong
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Disambiguation: The term Hong Kong can refer to the region, Hong Kong Island itself or the port city of Hong Kong, depending on context.
Hong Kong
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Capital | Victoria |
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Language | English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
Currency | Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) |
Time zone | UTC+8 |
Calling code | +852 |
Formerly a British colony (1842-1997), Hong Kong reverted to Chinese control by agreement, and became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of mainland China at the end of the 20th century. Therefore, although Hong Kong comprises 95% ethnic Chinese the English language is spoken widely.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA1555 - Dafangji Dao to Hong Kong
See also China.
Weather
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Passages
See also China.
Islands
- Hong Kong
- Lantau Island
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Arrival
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Departure
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Customs and Immigration
Customs
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Immigration
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Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Health and Security
Health
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Security
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Regions
- New Territories - Several marinas here
Berthing
Ports
Victoria Harbour
Aberdeen Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

Up to 10 fore and aft guest moorings available for yachts 12-25 m long. Alongside mooring for provisions and maintenance after obtaining permision. Also free standing moorings. Repair facilities and hardstanding. Showers, toilets,
- [email protected]; Tel: +852 (2) 832 2817; Fax: +852 (2) 572 5399; VHF channel XX
- Address: Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Aberdeen Marina Club

170 berths for boats up to 100' (30 m) length. Water, electricity, showers, toilets, fuel. Waste pump out. Repairs(painting, electrical, carpentry, etc.) and haul-out. Barbecue area, restaurants.
- [email protected]; Tel: +852 (2) 555 8321; Fax: +852 (2) 873 5681; VHF channel XX
Aberdeen Boat Club (Main Clubhouse)

Showers, toilets. Clubhouse, restaurants, swimming pool.
- [email protected]; Tel: +852 (2) 552 8182; Fax: +852 (2) 873 2945; VHF channel XX
- Address: Aberdeen Boat Club Ltd., 20 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
RHKYC Middle Island
Small number of both swing and fore and aft guest moorings available on temporary basis.
- [email protected]; Tel: +852 (2) 832 2817; Fax: +852 (2) 572 5399; VHF channel XX
- Address: RHKYC, Middle Island, Hong Kong
Aberdeen Boat Club (Middle Island)

Showers, toilets. Clubhouse, restaurants, swimming pool.
- [email protected]; Tel: +852 (2) 812 2086; Fax: +852 (2) 873 2945; VHF channel XX
- Address: Aberdeen Boat Club Ltd., Middle Island, Hong Kong
RHKYC Shelter Cove Marina

Limited visitors berths and some swinging moorings.
- [email protected]; Tel: +852 (2) 832 2817; Fax: +852 (2) 572 5399; VHF channel XX
- Address: 168 Che Keng Tuk Road, Shelter Cove, , Sai Kung, New Territories
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor anywhere in Hong Kong Harbour but many places are choppy and uncomfortable.
Amenities
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Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Hong Kong#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
- Restaurants in some of the marinas
Transportation
- Hong Kong International Airport
- Hong Kong is only a one-hour hydrofoil ride away from Macau
- Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is the fastest way to get around
- Operated by Hong Kong Tramways, the narrow double-decker city trams (also known locally as "ding ding")
- Double-decker buses are used on most routes and cover practically the entire territory
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
- Hong Kong at the Wikipedia
- Hong Kong at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
- Victoria - Noonsite
References
See China.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) November, 2018 --Istioploos
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