1995
About Us
The first Island Wake store is opened.
Island Wake established in 1995 and started as a retailer. The first Island Wake store was opened at The Aberdeen Marina Club.
1998
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is one of the strongest action sports that Island Wake specializes in. The brand Liquid Force and Hyperlite are the leaders of wakeboarding related products and we bring the brand and all its products exclusively to Hong Kong.
1998
2000
Skateboarding
Besides water sports, skateboarding is also one of the divisions presented by Island Wake.
2002
Wakeskating
Island Wake introduced wakeskating to enhance the field of action sports and maintain a higher quality of lifestyle.
2002
2003
PCCW x MTV Summer Wakeboard Party
2004
Snowboarding
Snowboarding sector is driving Island Wake to expand and establish itself in the boardsport scene. Now we are offering variety brands for snow gears and clothing.
2004
K2 & Ride Snowboards are available now in Island Wake
2005
Island Wake Mambo Charity Fashion Show
2005
2008
Island Wake x SOL. Beach Party Part 2.
Billabong, Vonzipper, Nixon, Element are available in Island Wake
2010
‘No Fakes’ Pledge
The ‘No Fakes’ Pledge Scheme aims to enhance consumer or tourist confidence in Hong Kong and to strengthen Hong Kong’s reputation as a “Shopping Paradise”. Island Wake is one of the participated retailers of the scheme. We are committed not to sell or deal in counterfeit or pirated goods and to sell only genuine goods.
Quality Guarantee
Under the scheme administered by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Island Wake passes stringent annual assessments showing that we meet high standards of product quality and service.
2011
Logo Evolution
The original Island Wake logo was blue and white. In 2011, we decided to change it to the now black and green logo giving Island Wake a stronger and branding image.
Girls Movie Night
Island Wake invited Sachi Tanaka, the most popular Japanese girl snowboarder, to organize the first charity Girls Movie Night in Hong Kong. All the funding was donated to support the victims from the most powerful earthquake – Tohoku Tsunami in Japan.
Girls Day @ Window of the World
Sachi Tanaka was invited by Island Wake to attend the debut Girls Day event to teach women about snowboarding at Window of the World in Shenzhen
Stanley Grand Opening x K2 “POP-THIS!”
It was the first outdoor snowboard jam in Hong Kong to celebrate Ollie Tournament- Hong Kong stop. K2 Pro rider Sachi Tamaka & Ryuji Takai are invited as special guests to demo & promote snowboarding in Hong Kong.
2012
Island Wake 2012 Wakefest
We organised our first Wakeboard competition. We continue to support the wakeboarding community and reflect our name as a strong force in the wakeboard community.
Introduced Sun Bum to HK
Sun Bum is now available in Island Wake. We strive to bring the best quality products to those who seek a better and safer lifestyle in the sun.
2013
Island Wake Mini Fashion Show
We have presented the latest Summer Fashion Style & Trend to media and bloggers, together with tutorial sessions on hairstyle plus make-up tips and basic wakeboarding skills.
2014
Sai Kung Store Grand Opening
Island Wake’s Third store opened in the heart of Sai Kung’s community, a great location for water sports and yachting.
2014
Introduced Gentemstick in HK
Following the demand and popularity of powder boards, we exclusively introduce Japan’s infamous powder brand to Hong Kong.
2016
Centre- IW LIFESTYLE STORE
Island Wake launches its sister company IW Lifestyle. It is a lifestyle store introducing attractive and useful products for the discerning consumer searching to enhance their lifestyle.
2016
Repulse Bay Pop-up Store
The first pop-up store near the beach, which gives a strong image of sandals
and beach store
Introduced REEF to HK
We bring another brand both on a retail and wholesale basis, exclusively to HK. REEF, one of the best sandal brands in the market in terms of style, functionality and design.
2017
IW online launched
2018
Mastercraft official dealer
Island Wake officially became Hong Kong’s Mastercreaft boat company dealer. We continue to bring the best water sports products in Hong Kong.
2018