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Chapter 19:
Recreation, Sport and the Arts
Introduction
The Arts
Committees
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Hong Kong Arts Centre
The Fringe Club
Performing Arts Groups
Visual Arts Groups
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund
Music Office
Cultural Venues
Cultural Presentations
Major Cultural Events
Heritage
Museums
Public Libraries
Sport and Recreation
Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited
Sporting Achievements
Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Paralympic Sports Associations
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Recreational and Sports Programmes
Sports Subvention Scheme
2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events
'M' Mark Status and Support Packages Scheme
2009 East Asian Games
2006 Bun Carnival
Sports and Recreational Venues
Beaches and Swimming Pools
Parks Managed by LCSD
Outward Bound Hong Kong
Adventure Ship
Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association
Country and Marine Parks
Green Promotion/Initiatives
Summer Youth Programme
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Adventure Ship

Adventure-Ship is a registered charity that maintains the 34.5-metre sailing junk, Jockey Club Huan, and provides adventure-based nautical programmes for young Hong Kong people. Adventure-Ship is a member of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and is funded mainly by the Community Chest and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Jockey Club Huan, which went into service in April 2006, can accommodate 60 people. The hull of this three-masted traditional-rig sailing junk is made of aluminum. In addition to modern navigation aids, the training vessel is equipped with a full range of amenities. Various barrier-free access and training facilities have also been installed particularly for trainees with disabilities.

Each year, more than 6 000 young people benefit from the training programmes. The journey within Hong Kong waters usually lasts for one to three days. Challenge through 'disciplined entertainment' is the main theme of the exercise. Once on board, participants are regarded as members of the ship's crew and they take part in the onboard activities. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, they are trained to face new challenges and participate in activities that build self-confidence and team spirit. The programmes have been carefully drawn up to fit the different aptitudes and backgrounds of trainees and to prepare them to face different weather conditions.

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