Toby Chan Shows Wakeboarding Passion at Kai Tak Event
AM730 · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
Actress and model Toby Chan Ting-yan (陳庭欣) appeared on October 25 at the Nautique IWWF Asia Wakefest Hong Kong International 2026 in Kai Tak as an event ambassador, cheering on athletes and joining several on-site activities. Dressed in shorts, she took part in face-painting and yoga booths and also tried a land-based balance-board challenge with members of Hong Kong's wake sports representative team. Chan said she felt honoured to attend the event for the first time in an ambassador role and hoped she could also get into the water at Kai Tak if the opportunity arose. She also said that while she is currently single, a partner who enjoys sports would earn extra points because they would share common interests and could exercise together
Key Points
- The event was held at Shing Fung Road Park in Kai Tak, where Chan attended as ambassador and supported competitors at the international wake sports competition
- A long-time wake sports enthusiast, Chan said she usually has to go to Sai Kung or waters near Science Park to practise
- She said non-competition chances to wakeboard in Kai Tak are rare, which made the venue feel especially fresh and appealing to her
- After arriving early to watch elite athletes from around the world, Chan said their tricks looked almost as easy as movements performed on land
- Chan said Hong Kong waters are more difficult for wake sports tricks because the sea has more boat traffic, unlike calmer overseas lakes
Why It Matters
The appearance linked celebrity visibility with a niche water sport that still faces practical limits in Hong Kong waters, including choppier sea conditions and heavier marine traffic. It also drew attention to Kai Tak as a venue for international sporting events and public engagement activities beyond traditional stadium competitions