Wheel To Beach 滾動落海

每年夏天，我們會讓行動不便人士利用沙灘輪椅在海灘遊玩。特製的沙灘輪椅可在沙地滾動並在淺水區漂浮。我們會提供現場安全培訓及監控，務求玩得開心又放心。

As a highlight in 2016, we created a beach-accessible wheelchair prototype that enables wheelchair users to enjoy the beach and feel the sea themselves.

Since 2019 summer, we organize beach activities using beach-accessible wheelchair that can roll on sand and float on shallow water. Our beach events include on-site training and monitoring to ensure safety of all participants and volunteers.

滾動落海 - 沙灘輪椅活動
Wheel To Beach - Beach Wheelchair Activity

「滾動落海 – 沙灘輪椅活動」讓輪椅使用者、親朋好友一起享受海灘 Summer Fun！

> 2024年活動詳情及報名

Our “Wheel To Beach – Beach Wheelchair activity” enables wheelchair users to enjoy the beach with family and friends!

> 2024 event and registration details

  1. 在沙灘輪椅上，我可以做什麼？
    • 你可以在沙灘漫步、玩沙，或在海上漂浮（淺水區）。 如果不想出海是沒問題的，你可選擇在同行者幫助下靠近海邊。
  2. 在活動期間，我會做什麼？
    • 每個時段約 2 小時。前30分鐘工作人員會講解沙灘輪椅的安全措施及訓練。在剩餘時間，輪椅使用者及同行者可自由使用沙灘輪椅。
  3. 我可以帶同親友參加活動嗎？
    • 當然可以。
    • 另外，每輛沙灘輪椅必須由至少3位「同行者」協助操作，我們會安排義工協助，亦歡迎親友參與。
    • 如有親友可以擔當「同行者」，請於報名表告知。請注意: 同行者須有能力自如地協助使用者移動及控制輪椅。
  4. 我適合參加嗎？ 使用沙灘輪椅需要怎樣的身體狀況？
    • 輪椅使用者的體重不超過300磅 / 136公斤。
    • 不懂游泳也可參加。
    • 能夠自行獨立或在他人輔助下（並同時不需要機器協助，例如：吊機），由自己輪椅轉換到沙灘輪椅坐下，並維持平衡地坐。
  5. 沙灘輪椅安全嗎？如何操作？
    • 沙灘輪椅是一件安全的工具，讓你享受在海灘的時間。
    • 沙灘輪椅需由同行者移動（注意：沒有剎車功能）。
    • 沙灘輪椅需要由同行者協助使用及在水中穩定平衡，不能單獨使用，使用時確保有至少三位同行者在旁隨時協助。
  6. 我需要進行哪些安全程序？
    • 輪椅使用者和同行者將在活動開始時進行30分鐘的安全培訓，檢查和確認沙灘輪椅狀況良好，並在使用沙灘輪椅前簽署免責聲明。
    • 每位輪椅使用者使用沙灘輪椅時，必須有至少3位同行者陪同。
    • 輪椅使用者在水中必須穿著救生衣。
    • 輪椅使用者必須扣好安全帶。
    • 不論在沙灘或海上，同行者都需要協助移動和穩定沙灘輪椅。
    • 我們將為輪椅使用者及同行者 (不包括其他陪同親友) 提供基本保險。如需更多保障，建議自行購買保險。
  7. 出發到沙灘前，我要準備什麼？
    • 請於出發前換上泳衣。
    • 帶備另一套衣服，於活動後替換。
    • 帶備並在臉部和身體外露部份搽上防曬乳液；如需更多保護，可帶備帽子、太陽眼鏡、長袖衫褲和雨傘。
    • 可帶備另一條毛巾或坐墊，以便墊在沙灘輪椅上坐。
    • 如需服用任何藥物，請放入防水袋並隨身攜帶。
    • 帶備多個口罩以便替換。
    • 帶備零食、水果和水樽（泳灘有飲水機）。
    • 如想在泳灘買食物或飲品，請帶備現金。
    • 泳灘有淋浴設施，請自攜沐浴用品和毛巾。
  8. 如果天氣不穩定，活動安排如何？
    如有任何暴雨警告訊號、或三號或以上颱風訊號在活動開始前三小時懸掛，活動須延期舉行。

  9. 如何前往淺水灣泳灘？ 那裡有什麼無障礙設施？
    • 你可乘搭公共交通前往淺水灣泳灘，我們不提供交通服務。
    • 建議於港鐵香港站D出口，步行至中環交易廣場巴士總站，搭乘6、6A、6X、66或 260號巴士，於「麗景道」車站下車。再步行約5分鐘至淺水灣泳灘，詳細步行路線將於稍後公佈。
    • 有關淺水灣泳灘的無障礙設施，請參考Freeguider網站：https://www.freeguider.com/hk/venues/Repulse-bay-beach-disable-leisure 
  11. 我應該帶多少水和食物？
    • 請攜帶一個水樽，泳灘有飲水機供免費加水。 食物方面，泳灘有小食亭、附近有超市和餐廳，但價錢較貴、可能不方便輪椅進入。 建議帶備一些小吃和水果。
  1. What can I do with the beach wheelchair?
    • You can walk around the beach and float on the sea (shallow area). You don’t have to go to the water if you don’t want to, you may just get close to the shore with assistance from your companions.
    • What would I do during the event?
    • Each session lasts for 2 hours. You must go through a 30-minute safety training at the start, then you are free to use the beach wheelchair for a stroll along the beach or to float on the sea. 
  2. Can I bring my friends and family?
    • Yes, of course.
    • In fact, each wheelchair user must be accompanied by at least 3 companions while using the beach wheelchair, we will arrange volunteers to support. Family and friends are welcome to join as companions. 
    • Please let us know how many companion will be attending with you in the enrollment form. (Note: Companions must be able to assist wheelchair user to move and control the wheelchair)
  3. Am I suitable to participate? What is the physical requirement of using the beach wheelchair?
    • Weight of wheelchair user is below 300lbs / 136kg
    • No prior swimming experience required
    • Able to transfer from their own wheelchair to the beach wheelchair independently or with mild assistance (and not in need of any machine assistance, e.g. hoist), and have good sitting balance.
  5. Is the beach wheelchair safe? How does it function?
    • The beach wheelchair is a safe tool to let you enjoy the time on the beach and the sea
    • The beach wheelchair will be moved by the companions (note: it does not have a brake)
    • Each wheelchair user must be accompanied by at least 3 companions while using the beach wheelchair, the companions will assist wheelchair user to move and stabilize the beach wheelchair.
  6. What are the safety procedures I need to go through?
    • Wheelchair user and companions will attend a 30-minute safety training at the beginning of the event, check and confirm the beach wheelchair is in good condition, and sign a waiver before using the beach wheelchair.
    • Each wheelchair user must be accompanied by at least 3 companions while using the beach wheelchair.
    • Wheelchair user must wear life jackets while in the water.
    • Wheelchair user must fasten seatbelt.
    • Companions will assist wheelchair user to move and stabilize the beach wheelchair, no matter it is on the beach or the sea.
    • Basic insurance will be provided by us for wheelchair users and companions (not including users’ family and friends), participants are also suggested to buy their own insurance for the activity if they need more protection.
  7. What do I have to prepare before going to the beach?
    • Wear your swimsuit before coming to the beach
    • Bring an extra change of clothes
    • Bring and apply sunscreen on your face and body; you may bring hat, sunglasses, long sleeves and umbrella if you want more protection
    • Bring an extra towel or mat if you want something to sit on
    • If you need to take any medicine, bring them with you in a waterproof bag
    • Bring spare masks to wear
    • Bring snacks and water bottle (there is water dispenser at the beach for refill)
    • Bring cash if you want to buy food or drinks at the beach
    • There are shower facilities at the beach, bring your own toiletries and towel to dry yourself
    • What would happen if the weather is not stable?
    • If there are any rainstorm signals, or typhoon signal No.3 or above in place 3 hours before the start of the event, the event will be postponed. 
  9. How can I get to Repulse Bay? What are the accessibility facilities there?
    • You can take public transport to Repulse Bay, we will not provide transportation service.
    • You are recommended to take MTR to Hong Kong Station Exit D, then walk to Central (Exchange Square) bus stop. Take bus No. 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 and get off at “Belleview Drive” bus stop. Take a 5-min walk to Repulse Bay Beach, the detailed walking route will be published later.
    • For accessibility facilities at Repulse Bay, please refer to the information on Freeguider: https://www.freeguider.com/hk/venues/Repulse-bay-beach-disable-leisure
  10. How much water and food should I bring?
    • Please bring a water bottle and you can refill in the water dispenser for free. For food, there are kiosk, supermarket and restaurants at Repulse Bay but they are quite expensive and may not be convenient to access. We recommend you bringing some handy snacks and fruit.
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