Sailing

Formed in 2011, Beijing Warren Kayak Club is the first public kayak club in Beijing.  The club provides kayak rental as well as ACA (American Canoe Association) kayak training classes.  

Rental prices are RMB 150 per hour (single), RMB 200 per hour (tandem). Find scheduled ACA training classes, training, and information on touring bases outside Beijing via the club's WeChat.

The people behind O’le Sports have launched O'le Afloat, a new sporting initiative that organizes water sports activity days in Shunyi, including sailing, paddle-boarding, and raft-building. O’le Afloat also offers birthday parties, including a “Pirate Day” in which kids get to go out on boats and do pirate-themed activities. For older kids, the party can be tailored to include more technical sailing activities.

An exclusive training center and marina that brings the world of sailing to Northern China, located in scenic Beidaihe, just over an hour from Beijing by train. Dinghy sailing boats for hire, courses for all abilities and ages, kids summer camp and group packages all available. Clubhouse provides food and drinks. Many nearby hotels at preferential rates available,or camping options for those on a budget. Booking essential. Open from May-Oct. 22 Wenti Lu, Haigang District, Qinhuangdao. 秦皇岛市海港区文体路22号

Rent sailboards, kayaks (RMB 60-80 per person per hour), a sculling shell or a dragon boat (RMB 40 per person per hour). This spot also doubles as a bar that was remarkably cheap a few years ago and is now as pricey as its neighbors. Become a member and enjoy discounts.

This club organizes waterskiing for RMB 1,800 per hour at the Xiangtan Reservoir out in Changping District - a stone's throw from the Great Wall. Also offers sailing, canoeing and "banana boating."