Depuis la création de Hoalen en 2006, nous développons l’essentiel de nos produits techniques avec les mêmes partenaires basés à Hong Kong.
Ever since Hoalen was founded in 2006, we have been developing most of our technical products in conjunction with the same Hong Kong-based partners.
Ever since Hoalen was founded in 2006, we have been developing most of our technical products in conjunction with the same Hong Kong-based partners.
Notre équipe se rend sur place deux à trois fois par an afin de définir et choisir ensemble les matières adaptées, mettre au point les produits, définir les marquages et l’ensemble des exigences de fabrication.
Our team heads out there two or three times a year to work on identifying and selecting the right materials, developing the products, and agree on labelling and other manufacturing requirements.
Our team heads out there two or three times a year to work on identifying and selecting the right materials, developing the products, and agree on labelling and other manufacturing requirements.
Nos séjours répétés à Hong-Kong nous ont permis de découvrir une facette méconnue de l’île, aux antipodes de l’effervescence du centre-ville et se ses imposants buildings modernes.
Our regular visits to Hong Kong have allowed us to discover one of the island’s best-kept secrets, somewhere that is the polar opposite of the hustle-and-bustle of downtown and its modern skyscrapers.
Our regular visits to Hong Kong have allowed us to discover one of the island’s best-kept secrets, somewhere that is the polar opposite of the hustle-and-bustle of downtown and its modern skyscrapers.
Un endroit paisible et authentique où nous avons tissé des liens avec des locaux.
It is a peaceful, authentic place where we have forged ties with the locals.
It is a peaceful, authentic place where we have forged ties with the locals.
Bill a toujours vécu à Shek O. Il habite dans une maison au coeur du village à côté de l’école de son enfance.
Bill has spent his whole life in Shek O. He lives in a house in the heart of the village, right next to where he went to school.
Bill has spent his whole life in Shek O. He lives in a house in the heart of the village, right next to where he went to school.
Du haut de sa terrasse où sont stockées ses planches de surf, windsurf et paddle, nous pouvons admirer la baie.
We enjoyed a wonderful view over the Bay from his terrace, which was strewn with surfing, windsurfing and paddle boarding paraphernalia.
We enjoyed a wonderful view over the Bay from his terrace, which was strewn with surfing, windsurfing and paddle boarding paraphernalia.
Revenu la veille d’un trip surf à Taiwan, Bill nous fait découvrir ses planches shapées à la main par un artisan local : un fish 5’6 et un longboard 9’4.
Bill had just got back from a surfing trip to Taiwan. He showed us his boards, which had been hand-shaped by a local craftsman: a 5'6 fish and a 9'4 longboard.
Bill had just got back from a surfing trip to Taiwan. He showed us his boards, which had been hand-shaped by a local craftsman: a 5'6 fish and a 9'4 longboard.
Le village de Shek O est un havre de paix, hors du temps, sans constructions modernes où se côtoient locaux et expatriés, dont beaucoup sont tournés vers les sports de houle.
The village of Shek O is a peaceful, timeless heaven with no modern buildings ; a place where locals and expats live side-by-side, and many of them have taken up surf sports.
The village of Shek O is a peaceful, timeless heaven with no modern buildings ; a place where locals and expats live side-by-side, and many of them have taken up surf sports.
La Baie de Shek O Wan, est composée d’une multitude d’îlots, obstacles naturels pour la navigation à voile ou l’entraînement en pirogue.
Shek O Wan Bay is dotted with little islands, providing natural obstacles for sailors and a workout for ocean outriggers.
Shek O Wan Bay is dotted with little islands, providing natural obstacles for sailors and a workout for ocean outriggers.
Arbee est une surfeuse et paddleuse accomplie originaire de l’île de Hong-Kong. Dès que l’occasion se présente, elle prend la route en direction du Nord-Est vers la baie de Taï Long Wan.
A native of Hong Kong Island, Arbee is an accomplished surfer and paddler. Whenever she has the opportunity, she heads north east to Taï Long Wan Bay.
A native of Hong Kong Island, Arbee is an accomplished surfer and paddler. Whenever she has the opportunity, she heads north east to Taï Long Wan Bay.
L’accès n’y étant pas facile, elle part souvent deux jours en campant sur place.
Access is difficult so she often makes it a two-day camping trip.
Access is difficult so she often makes it a two-day camping trip.
Arbee pratique le yoga depuis une dizaine d’années et a créé un groupe avec ses amis pour des séances en plein air face à l’océan.
Arbee has been practising yoga for 10 years. She and a group of friends meet for open-air yoga sessions next to the ocean.
Arbee has been practising yoga for 10 years. She and a group of friends meet for open-air yoga sessions next to the ocean.
Arbee travaille aussi avec l'équipe de sauveteurs pour leur préparation.
Arbee is also helping and training the lifeguard's team.
Arbee is also helping and training the lifeguard's team.
Carolina, vit sur l’île voisine, Lantau. Elle s’est installée avec son mari & son fils depuis 3 ans. Native du brésil et ayant vécu toute son enfance à Majorque, Carolina a toujours été au contact de l’océan.
Carolina lives on the neighbouring island of Lantau. She moved there 3 years ago with her husband and son. A native of Brazil who grew up in Majorca, Carolina has always been in touch with the ocean.
Carolina lives on the neighbouring island of Lantau. She moved there 3 years ago with her husband and son. A native of Brazil who grew up in Majorca, Carolina has always been in touch with the ocean.
Aujourd’hui model, elle profite dès qu’elle le peut de belles sessions en kitesurf sur les grandes plages de l’île.
Now a model, she makes the most of every opportunity to go kite surfing on the island's vast beaches.
Now a model, she makes the most of every opportunity to go kite surfing on the island's vast beaches.
En cette fin de journée, nous passons prendre une bière au Ben’s Back Beach Bar, une institution depuis plus de 20 ans dans le village de Shek O où les locaux se retrouvent pour profiter de la douceur de la soirée au pied de la plage.
As the day draws to a close, we stop off for a beer at Ben's Back Beach Bar. This has been a Shek O institution for 20 years, a place for locals to get together and enjoy relaxed evenings by the beach.
As the day draws to a close, we stop off for a beer at Ben's Back Beach Bar. This has been a Shek O institution for 20 years, a place for locals to get together and enjoy relaxed evenings by the beach.
C’est l’occasion d’échanger quelques mots avec le propriétaire Ben.
It's time to have a chat with owner Ben.
It's time to have a chat with owner Ben.
