MONOCLE Magazine: A day at sea with HKBIA Chairman, Lawrence Chow, discussing the state of the yachting industry in Hong Kong.
April 13, 2026
Excerpt from the article below:
“Hong Kong charts a course to become Asia’s premier yachting destination
A new focus on the benefits that the leisure boating industry can bring to the city and its surrounding islands has the potential to boost the hospitality and retail sectors. We hop aboard.
It’s a dazzling morning when Monocle steps onto the quay at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club. Situated along Tuen Mun coast, the marina feels oceans away from the city’s frenzied urban pulse. The calming presence of the surrounding mountains and gentle waters set the tone as Lawrence Chow, our pilot for the day, makes the final adjustments to his Jeanneau Velasco 37F boat.
He’s the chairman of the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association and will be taking us on a voyage from the northwestern coast through to Victoria Harbour before casting anchor in the seaside town of Sai Kung. There’s no better guide to show us the sites that will set the course for Hong Kong’s ambitions to be Asia’s own yacht club. “