Fitness

Discovery Bay Recreation Club in DB South Plaza is a good bet, and if you’re a member, you get to use the facilities at Club Siena in DB North also. There are indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, squash courts and table tennis rooms, plus fitness centres (weights, cardio), a dance studio, sauna and steam rooms. It’s a real social hub with restaurants, function rooms and many members-only activities and events. Call 2987 7381.

Lantau Boat Club at the far end of Tai Pak Beach specialises in sailing, rowing and paddling, and there are club-owned boats that you can use. If you’re new to sailing, they’ll pair you up with an experienced helm for an introductory sail. Call 9377 3074.

Your helper can learn to swim in DB for free! Splash Foundation offers free swimming classes for domestic helpers as part of its adult programmes. These classes are designed to provide migrant domestic workers with essential water safety skills and the opportunity to learn swimming in a supportive and inclusive environment. Classes are held in DB every Sunday at Discovery Bay International School (as one of Splash’s Good Pool Partners, DBIS provides free use of its pool space). Visit www.splashfoundation.org