Ahoy! April 2019

April 2019

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Contents

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THE BRIDGE

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

6 Calendar 8 Commodore’s Message 10 General Manager’s Message 12 RHKYC Charity Foundation

14 Hong Kong Race Week 20 Sharks Seen at Hong Kong Race Week

26 Tolo Harbour Regatta 2019

32 On the Horizon 33 F&B Food Promotions 33 Wine Page

SAILING 22 Starter’s Box 24 Sailing Development | Training

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Hong Kong Race Week

MARINE 27 Marine | Boatyard 28 Ship Shop 30 Classified Page 31 Marine Directory

CLUB LINES 39 Club Directory 39 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements 40 New Members Coctail Party

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore John Woo; Vice Commodore Denis Martinet; Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Ramon Archer; Rowing Captain Philip Crinion. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 39.

Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

MON

TUE

WED

BuyAssociation Tomes Cup

THU

FRI

Compass Room

Middle Island and Shelter Cove

The Bridge

1 to 30 April

APRIL

Burger Parade at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 30 April Weekdays Light Afternoon Tea Sets at Shelter Cove 1 to 30 April HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

2 Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #1 (Day 1)

Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #1 (Day 2)

15 Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

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10 HONG KONG TO PUERTO GALERA RACE STARTS Cooking Class with Chef Heinz Egli – Italian Desserts Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #1 (Day 3)

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Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #2 (Day 1)

Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Assistant Instructor Course Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #2 (Day 2)

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3 Live Duo at Middle Island Empire Of The Winds – Speaker’s Corner and Book Signing with Philip Bowring Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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PVOCC Course

Siduri Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Kellett Island Wine Fair

Middle Island Big Day Out

Shelter Cove Wine Fair

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #1 (Day 4)

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European White Asparagus Season Opening Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Assistant Instructor Course Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #2 (Day 3)

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CLASS RACING

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12 Good Friday BBQ Buffet Lunch and Live Duo in the evening at Middle Island MI Eggceptional Easter Fun on Good Friday Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Assistant Instructor Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course HKSF Level 3 Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Optimist Steps 2 and 3 HKSF Level 1 64th Head of the Bay Regatta Junior Dragon Boat Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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CLASS RACING Supervised Sailing Session J/80 One Day Supervised Course Assistant Instructor Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

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European White Asparagus in the Compass Room 26 April to 31 May Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Assistant Instructor Course Youth Rowing – Easter Camp #2 (Day 4)

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Wines of the Month

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Delas Frères Côtes du Rhône Blanc ‘Saint-Esprit’ 2017 – Rhône, France Pollen Street Social, Jason Atherton House Red 2015 – Grolleau, France

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Optimist Step 1 and Solo HKSF Level 2 Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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Easter Sunday Family Buffet Lunch and Egg Hunt in the Bistro Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course Assistant Instructor Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

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TOMES CUP

NATIONS’ CUP

Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course RYA Safety Boat Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

KI Open Day Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course RYA Safety Boat Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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Tuesday Thai Buffet Dinner and Thursday Seafood Buffet Dinner

Bistro

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Supervised Sailing Session Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

CLASS RACING

Mexican Fiesta at Middle Island Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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Mendel Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

26 April to 31 May

Supervised Sailing Session Junior Dragon Boat Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

Continuum Wine Dinner in the Gun Room

SUN

White Asparagus

Burger Parade

27 April

SAT

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Commodore’s Message

The Bridge

The Boase Cohen & Collins Inter-School Sailing Festival was held once again at Middle Island over the weekend of 9 and 10 March. Despite the inhospitable weather conditions, it was great to have had so many young sailors and supporters attending and the competitors didn’t let the occasional torrential downpours and lack of wind spoil their weekend of competition. If your child’s school isn’t yet taking part in this great event, maybe you could help make introductions or indeed encourage your child’s school to take up sailing as a school activity with us.

The BuyAssociation 3rd Harbour Regatta was held on 17 March. A lead up programme of the upcoming 2019 World Rowing Coastal Rowing Championship, the event was another success with 174 competitors from 15 different universities and rowing clubs turning to race over a single 630m course with two turns outside Kellett Island. RHKYC obtained three 1st places and four 2nd paces out of nine race categories. Well done RHKYC Rowing Team!

Commodore John Woo

會長胡祖榮

Here we are in April and it’s a busy month indeed for the sailing section as we head towards the end of season in May. We’ve been talking about the inaugural Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Race for a very long time and it is happening this month. The 650nm Race has a staggered start with a view to having all of the participating yachts finish within a reasonable time for the on-location prizegiving party. The IRC Racer 3 and IRC Cruiser divisions are scheduled to start on Tuesday 16 April while the rest of the fleet starts on Wednesday 17 April.

If you can, please come down on both days to give both fleets a rousing send-off.

On 27 April we host the last of the pursuit races – the BuyAssociation Tomes Cup and the next day we have the much looked forward to, and dare I say infamous, Nations’ Cup. That day too, 28 April, the Club will be celebrating the end of the Kellett Island Development Project which includes the completion of the children’s playground. We will be having a day of festivities for everyone both on and off the water, celebrating on this.

I very much look forward to seeing you there.

April is also a key competition month for the rowing and paddle sports section of the Club. The main event this month will be the KPMG Lamma 500 Dragon Boat Championships that will be held on Sunday 14 April.

The Club is entering crews into the Women’s, Open, Mixed and Junior categories of the event. On the same weekend several Members of the Club’s outrigger canoe team will travel to Hawaii to compete in the OC1 and OC2 categories of the Maui to Molokai Race and then compete in the Ka’iwi Channel Relay the following weekend. I hope you will join me in wishing all those competing for the Club in these races, all the very best!

Last by not least; please be reminded that the deadline for nominating candidates for this year’s Electoral General Meeting is 17 April. The necessary forms and further information can be found in the members’ log-in section of the website.

布高江校際帆船節在今年3月9日和10日再次於中途島舉行。即使賽日天氣不穩，但仍然有很多年輕的帆船運動 員及支持者參與賽事，一眾健兒更沒有讓陣雨和無風的情況破壞他們在該週末進行比賽。倘若你孩子就讀的學 校未曾報名參與這個重要的比賽活動，也許你可以向學校簡介這個比賽，或者鼓勵學校參加由本會提供的帆船 運動訓練課程作為學校的課外活動。 作為「二零一九世界海岸賽艇錦標賽」的前哨戰，BuyAssociation 第三屆「維港賽艇賽」已於3月17日順利舉行 並圓滿結束。174位來自15所本地大學和賽艇會的參賽者雲集維港，賽道的起點和終點均設於香港遊艇會對出 銅鑼灣海域，參賽者出發到300米外，繞過浮標後折返，賽道總長630米。香港遊艇會在九個比賽組別中勇奪3 個冠軍和4個亞軍的殊榮；香港遊艇會賽艇隊表現非常出色！ 現在已是4月了！由4月直到5月賽季結束，對於賽事部來說，將會非常繁忙。 大家一直談論已久的首屆香港至菲律賓波塞羅拉帆船賽將在本月展開。 這場長達650海浬的比賽將因應船種而 分組開始，好讓所有參賽船隊在合理的時間內完成，並於終點舉行頒獎儀式。 IRC Racer 3 和 IRC Cruiser組別 將於於4月16日，周二展開賽事；其餘隊伍將於4月17日，周三開始作賽。可以的話，請在這兩天來到會內歡送各 參賽船隊，為他們打氣。 4月27日，我們將舉辦本賽季最後一場追逐賽 — BuyAssociation Tomes 盃帆船賽。翌日(4月28日)，便是大家 期待已久、玩味甚濃的民族盃賽。同一天，本會將慶祝吉列島擴建工程圓滿結束，當中更包括最新完工兒童遊樂 場。我們將為所有在水上和陸上的出席者舉行一整天的慶祝活動，故我非常期待在會內見到大家。 4月也是本會賽艇及划艇運動的主要比賽月份。本月的主要活動將是4月14日，星期日舉行的龍舟賽事 ─「KPMG Lamma 500 Dragon Boat Championships」；賽事設女子、公開、混合和初級組別，各參賽者均可就不同組別報名 參賽。在同一個周末，本會有數位懸浮獨木舟運動員到夏威夷，參加由「茂宜島往莫洛凱島」的OC1和OC2組別比 賽，然後再於下一個周末參加「凱威海峽接力賽」。希望大家與我攜手祝願所有參加這些比賽的會員一切順利！ 最後，請留意今年選舉大會候選人的提名截止日期是4月17日。相關表格和資料詳情見在本會網站的會員登入 部分內。

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Nations’ Cup and Kellett Island Grand Opening A GREAT BIG FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY OUT SUNDAY 28 APRIL After four and a half years of renovation, we are finished!

There is no better way than to celebrate with your fellow members, family and friends during one of our most fun sailing events of the season – the Nations’ Cup! This promises to be a Sunday full of FUN, VALUE FOR MONEY and PARTY! A Sunday full of Fun, Value for Money and party!

Kick off with a traditional Bai San at 0900hrs at the Rooftop and then fill your day with breakfast, or an all day brunch, listen to our Dixieland trio, enjoy food from various nations …how about a lion dance… clowns and other entertainment, Dim Sum brunch, Compass Room celebration dinner, all day free bowling and other games in the new Sports Bar and Bowling Alley… climbing wall, bouncy castle, pizza cooking class, more food …stop by the Main Deck for our DJ playing your music, and end your day at the Rooftop at 1800hrs for the Nations’ Cup prizegiving featuring a five-piece band!

Keep an eye on our weekly email for more information!

All day discounted F&B offerings…such as beer $25, $25 dishes or free ice cream for all kids all day long!

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General Manager’s Message The final element of the Kellett Island Development project will open this month when the children’s climbing frame is installed outside the new Sports Bar and Bowling Alley. At times it has seemed like it has been a long time since we started on the journey, but at others it has felt like it was only yesterday, but either way I am sure that all members will be glad that the work is now finally complete and we have the clubhouse back to enjoy.

The Bridge General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

As we all know, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is one of the best and friendliest clubs in the world. It is built on a respect for the sports that we all love and the sportsmanship and camaraderie of like minded members enjoying the sporting competition and the Club’s facilities with their families and guests. Regrettably however, I need to take this opportunity to remind members to be mindful of the Club Bye-Laws which have been set by the members of the Club and are intended for the benefit and convenience of all members and their guests.

As a member, it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of the Bye-Laws and it is essential that you and your guests abide by the them at all times and also co-operate with members of staff if they have to remind you of the rules if and when you are breaking them. In particular we have noted an increase in the number of members and guests using their phones in areas where they are not supposed to and not abiding by the dress code – particularly in the Compass Room. The General Committee has tasked staff with enforcing the rules and reporting infringements. As such, should members or their guests disregard the rules or be rude to staff when they are enforcing them, then the General Committee will consider what disciplinary action requires to be taken against those members. Thank you for your assistance in abiding by the Bye-Laws and maintaining the friendly and enjoyable Club atmosphere the Club is renowned for.

On to more positive news: it has been great to see the Club buzzing with activity lately including during the very rainy Boase Cohen & Collins Inter-School Sailing Festival last month which ended up with the heavens opening and letting down a massive downpour during the prizegving and, in contrast, with the 3rd BuyAssociation Harbour Rowing Regatta which thankfully saw beautiful sunny weather for the prizegiving on the new Rooftop!

This month we have a very full calendar of sporting events and I am in particular looking forward to donning my Saltire-emblazoned hard hat once again for the Nations’ Cup! What are you going to be wearing this year to support your country?

Also on Nations’ Cup day, 28 April, we are celebrating the end of the Kellett Island Development Project with a huge family friendly Kellett Island Big Day. See previous page for details but be sure to mark your diaries for this. Also within this issue you will find information on the Mendel Wine Dinner being held on 18 April in the Compass Room. Mendel Winery is a relatively new Argentinean winery that was founded in 2003 by one of Argentina’s most respected and experienced winemakers, Roberto de la Mota and the architect Anabelle Sielecki. Their wines have very quickly established themselves as being among the best available from that region and this is certainly a wine dinner not to be missed.

Club member, Philip Bowring, will be hosting a Speaker’s Corner to present his new book – Empire of the Winds, on 10 April and I hope to see many of you there. Please see our website for full details on what will be a fascinating presentation and which will put the current claims over this region’s seas into the perspective of two millennia of sailing and trading connecting east and west, north and south.

On 16 April, renowned sailor and rower, Jock Wishart, will be hosting a Speaker’s Corner. Whilst primarily focused on his recent adventure, Row to the Pole, where he and five other rowed to the North Pole, it will also cover his recent sailing exploits at the Commodores Cup and also his past sailing in Hong Kong waters.

Easter is coming and on 21 April we will have a special Easter Sunday Family Buffet Lunch and Egg Hunt in the Bistro and bookings will be taken for those wishing to join in this Easter celebration. Now that we have our expanded Bistro, we will be holding more seasonal Club events in the Bistro for members’ enjoyment (in addition to Fireworks, Christmas and Thanksgiving). For those not wishing to book that day, the Bistro will be available for walk-ins on the usual first-come-first-served basis.

Here’s an important heads up for next month… it’s the 6th installment of our Michelin Chef Series: featuring Heinz Beck. Chef Beck currently has 3 Michelin stars at his La Pergola restaurant in Rome and he and his team will be coming to Hong Kong to take up residence in the Compass Room for three days to share their skills, tastes and creations with our members. Please see page 33. This will certainly be a culinary experience not to be missed.

Lastly, whilst it may be some eight months away, now is the time to note that the Regatta Ball is confirmed for Saturday 16 November. We’re asking members to guess the theme – see our homepage for details, and of course, it is never too early to start organizing your table and planning your outfit!

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總經理通訊 吉列島擴建工程的最後一個項目 — 兒童攀爬架將於本月內安裝在新體育酒吧及保齡球場外。時光飛逝，一切 就好像發生在昨天一樣，但事實上擴建工程已進行了一段頗長的時間；我相信所有會員均會為工程完成而感 到高興，我們可重新在整個會所中享樂。

最近本會密鑼緊鼓地進行了不少活動，包括上月在滂沱大雨下舉行的布高江校際帆船節，開幕禮進行時天色 晴朗，轉眼間舉行頒獎禮時已下著傾盆大雨；相反，第三屆 BuyAssociation 維港賽艇賽則在天晴下進行，各個 獎項在新落成的天台位置頒發。 本月我們的賽事日曆非常精彩，我最期待再次在民族杯賽戴上印有聖安德魯十字的安全帽！今年您們打算裝 扮成怎樣來支持您的國家呢？ 民族杯賽將在4月28日舉行，同日我們將以大型家庭同樂日來慶祝吉列島擴建工程完工。詳情請參閱第32頁， 請務必把這個活動記錄在您的日程內。此外，本刊將提到4月18日在 Compass Room 舉行的 Mendel 葡萄酒 晚宴；Mendel 酒莊於2003年創立，是一家相對較新的阿根廷酒莊，他們的釀酒師 Roberto de la Mota 經驗豐 富並廣為人尊，而建築師則為 Anabelle Sielecki。 本會會員 Philip Bowring 將於4月10日為他的新書《Empire of the Winds》舉行分享會，以兩千年來連接東西南 北兩岸的航海貿易角度與出席者暢談，內容引人入勝，希望到時能見到大家。詳情請瀏覽本會網頁。 另一場分享會於4月16日由著名帆船及賽艇運動員 Jock Wishart 主持。內容主要集中在他最近的冒險之旅，包 括和5位隊員一同以划艇方式到訪北極、出戰會長杯帆船賽的經驗和過往在香港水域航行的分享。 復活節將至，我們將於4月21日星期日在 Bistro 舉行復活節自助午餐及「尋找復活蛋」的活動。除了煙花匯演、 聖誕節及感恩節外，未來我們將會在不同的節日在已建好的 Bistro 舉行更多的慶祝活動。如您不欲預先訂座， Bistro 當天以先到先得方式接待所有會員。 下月精彩活動預告：第六回米芝蓮星級系列 Heinz Beck。Heinz Beck 擁有三星米芝蓮美譽，現時於羅馬 La Pergola restaurant 工作；他將會和他的團隊親臨本會，一連三日在 Compass Room 分享他們的廚技。詳情請 見第33頁。機會難逢、萬勿錯過！ 最後，Regatta Ball 已定於11月16日(星期六)舉行，距離目前尚有8個月時間。會員可一同競猜主題，有關資料 已上載到本會網頁，當然，您現在亦可以開始計劃一下訂檯數目和屆時的出席造型。

50 Years of Membership In recognition of his 50 years of membership, Commodore John Woo presented a 50 Year burgee to Patrick George Budden on 20 February 2019.

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The Bridge

眾所周知，香港遊艇會是全球其中一間最好及最友善的會所，這一切都是由一群志同道合並對體育運動充滿 熱誠的會員建立而成的；大家的親朋好友均十分喜愛本會的設施。我想藉此機會再一次提醒大家，為顧及所有 會員及其客人的利益和方便，大家必須謹遵由本會會員定立的會規。作為會員，您有責任了解會規細則，而您 和您的客人亦需遵守會規，並與本會職員合作。令人遺憾的是，近日我們發現有不少會員及客人在禁止使用手 提電話的地方內使用手提電話，更有上升趨勢；此外，更有不少會員未能履行 Compass Room 的衣著守則。理事 會已指示各職員嚴格執行守則，如有發現需報告相關個案。因此，如不守規則的會員及其客人向職員以不禮貌 的態度對待，或無視員工的勸喻，那麼理事會或會考慮對該名會員採取紀律處分。懇請大家遵守會規，讓本會 保持愉快友善的形象。

RHKYC Charity Foundation The Bridge

Our very own RHKYC Charity Foundation is absolutely thrilled to announce that it has purchased and donated a brand new Hansa 303 to Sailability Hong Kong! The brand new boat was named XiWang II at a launch ceremony on 16 March. After the ceremony, Para Sailor PUK Chi Yeung (currently ranked top five in the world in the Hansa 303 class) took the bright yellow boat out for a sail.

Hong Kong Shark Foundation Our RHKYC Charity Foundation is very happy to have presented a cheque for HK$30,000 to Hong Kong Shark Foundation. Hong Kong Shark Foundation is a registered charity dedicated exclusively to shark conservation.

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Feature | Hong Kong Race Week The 6th edition of Hong Kong Race Week, held from 12 to 17 February, got off to a cracking start with lion dancers launching golden flying pigs into the crowd, as a nod to the year of the golden pig. Speeches were heard from HKRW Chairman Peter Davies, RHKYC Commodore John Woo, HKSF President Tong Yui Shing, CYA Secretary-General, Liu Wei Dong and Clean Regatta Ambassadors Enzo Cremers from the Laser Radial fleet and Douglas Leung from the Optimist fleet.

245 sailors competed in the 2019 edition which is a constituent event of the ASAF Youth World Cup. 10 nations raced including China, Cambodia, India, Macau, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong and first-time entries Guam, Myanmar, Norway and Sweden.

The eight classes sailed up to 13 races over four days of competition on three race tracks. The classes include 2.4mR, 29er, 420, RS Feva, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial, Optimist and Optimist Green Fleet.

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Leading the 420 fleet, the winner of the 2017 and 2018 Hong Kong Race Week Optimist fleet, is Duncan Gregor with crew member Matthew Clark. In the Laser 4.7 fleet its India’s Rammilan Yadav leading one point ahead of Hong Kong’s Patrick Ziteng Feng.

Day 2 The second full day of racing was even more promising than the first.

The wind was set at 16kts in Stanley and, as a result, the Optimist fleet stayed in the more enclosed area around Repulse Bay – the reward being steady wind throughout the racing.

In the Optimist Fleet, Norway’s Julia Jacobsen took three bullets out of three races; putting her on top of the ladder and taking the lead from India’s Uma Chouhan. Julia said, “Racing was really good; I got three firsts. At the start of the day it was a bit windy and when we rounded the second mark it blew up a bit but not over 12kts.”

Also on the Repulse Bay track, the 2.4mRs and RS Feva’s fleets got four races in. Macau’s FeiChi Cai and YuJun Chen took the lead in the RS Feva’s with an impressive five out of seven first-place finishes. In the 2.4mR which is made up of parasailors, Hong Kong’s Chi Yeung Puk was also leading with five out of seven firsts.

The Green Fleet joined for their first day of racing on Day 2. The fleet was made up of 49 sailors from Cambodia, China and Hong Kong. The aim of the fleet is to actively encourage sailors on the racecourse with advice and tips on how to improve their performance so they can move into the main fleets in the coming year.

Principal Race Officer Barry Truhol said, “the Green Fleet was located directly in the funnel of Repulse Bay which meant that they had a great sailing breeze for their first sailing experience and all of them came back a little bit excited and quite tired – I think they had a great day.”

Day 1 Principal Race Officer Barry Truhol summed up the first day of racing, “We have been rewarded with absolutely cracking conditions for Day 1.

The Optimists were initially scheduled to go out to Stanley, but it was just too windy – above 20kts and white caps – so Race Officer Inge StrompfJepsen brought them into Repulse Bay. The conditions were stunning; we had a nice breeze, great light and no big swells.”

By the end of the day in the Optimist fleet, the biggest fleet of the regatta with 96 sailors, the girls were on top with 11 girls in the top 17 and India’s Uma Chouhan in the lead.

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Feature | Hong Kong Race Week

Out at Po Toi race track, where the Lasers, 420s and 29ers were racing, the conditions were 14 to 20kts with a bit of a short, sharp swell and white caps. It was a little bit on the extreme side for some of the sailors, but everyone still looked as if they were having fun.

Commodore John Woo added, “It’s the biggest Green Fleet yet; it was great to see the kids out developing their skills. I look forward to volunteering with the Green Fleet for the rest of the weekend.”

Feature | Hong Kong Race Week

Out on the track off Po Toi Islands, the performance fleets enjoyed great breeze – 16 to 18kts, a good swell and a fixed East North East breeze.

They got all their races in – three each for the Laser 4.7s, Laser Radials and 420s and four for the 29ers. With an epic run Hong Kong’s Malo Kennish and Anatole Martin are in the lead with 8 firsts in 8 races.

A mix of nationalities were leading the top of the Laser 4.7 fleet with India’s Rammilan Yadav continuing his lead from Day 1 with two more bullets. He is followed by Hong Kong’s Patrick Ziteng Feng, Sweden’s Axel Wieland in third and Chinese Taipei’s Yu Lin Yang in forth.

Day 3 You couldn’t ask for better conditions for day 3; blue skies, 9 to 10kts and a flat sea state across the course! The Optimist race track was set in Stanley Bay. For the initial Optimist start the first flight were a little bit too eager and they had two general recalls. After the second general recall, there was a wind shift, the course was reset and, finally, they got away cleanly. The top three Optimists continued their lead from Day 2 with Norway’s Julia Jacobsen two points ahead of Hong Kong’s Casey Law and India’s Uma Chouhan one point behind in third.

In the Green fleet, the sailors had an excellent day, four races, flat water and fun. Putting Hong Kong’s Felix Mulder in the lead followed Vianney Bourrut Lacouture and China’s Chuhan Zhang in third.

Principal Race Officer Barry Truhol said, “The conditions were fantastic; sunny, constant breeze and the race courses went without any problem.

The sailors came back smiling. For the high-performance craft, they went out again to Po Toi where it was lighter today but there was no swell, and the sailing was exceptionally good. Everyone got in all their races and there were some tired but happy sailors coming back to shore. A good day.”

In the Laser Radial fleet, Chinese Taipei’s Hsiu Chu Daniel Huang continued his lead followed by Hong Kong’s Stan Picard. In third, the top female is Stephanie Norton who had a great day notching up 3-1-5 in her races. Norton said, “It was a lot lighter and a little shiftier than yesterday. It was better but also more complicated because yesterday the focus was more on strength and today you had to think a little harder tactically.”

Also on the Po Toi race track, in the 420 fleet Eloi Defline and Thibault Minne were in the lead after a continued battle with Duncan Gregor and Matthew Clark. Defline commented on the battle, “The wind and the current were unstable today; it was quite hard to know where to go on the course, and Gregor/Clark were really good as well today. Good racing though we didn’t win the last two today – but we will come back strong tomorrow. In the last two races we messed up our starts and it just got a little nuts and that’s all.”

Day 4 As predicted, there was a big breeze for the final day of racing – at its peak, it averaged 20kts with gusts up to 35kts. With such a strong breeze it was decided to send the Green Fleet sailors out to watch the action from the comfort of spectator boats. Due to the stronger conditions the Optimist, RS Feva and 2.4mR race track was based back in Repulse Bay, and the Laser 4.7, Laser Radial, 29er and 420 race track moved to Stanley Bay which was more sheltered.

Even with the move of race tracks to the more sheltered areas, there were quite a few capsizes and retirements recorded throughout the day.

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The 29er fleet only got one race in before gusts exceeded their class wind limit and they were sent back to base. Hong Kong’s Malo Kennish and Anatole Martin took the win with an impressive 11 bullets out of 13 races.

Feature | Hong Kong Race Week

In the 420 fleet Hong Kong’s Eloi Defline and Thibault Minnie came out four points ahead of Hong Kong’s Duncan Gregor and Matthew Clark after a very close battle that took place over the course of the week, with either team taking the first or second position in every race.

Principal Race Officer Barry Truhol commented on racing on the performance track, “We always knew that today would be a challenge.

Today was huge. The breeze on both courses was 18 to 20kts; the sailors had very challenging race conditions – they had a short chop, deep chop and gusts up to 35kts. It was extremely challenging for them. There was a little bit of attrition, but they all came through and did a great job.”

In the Laser 4.7, Hong Kong’s Patrick Ziteng Feng took the win followed

by India’s Rammilan Yadav and Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Wu, the first female in the fleet was China’s Xinran Chen.

In the Laser Radial fleet, Chinese Taipei’s Hsiu Chu Daniel Huang came in first followed by Hong Kong’s Stan Picard and Hong Kong’s Stephanie Norton. Huang said, “It was tough sailing today but very exciting. I am very happy. The wind was very strong, and I was hiking hard. It was a good day; it’s a great event.”

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Holding the number one position in the Optimist fleet since Day 2 and taking the win was Julia Jacobsen. Jacobsen said, “It’s been really fun the past few days. When I accomplish something new, it’s fun. It’s been exciting to see such a big line up of international competitors. This event is really fun and social; I met a lot of new people from other clubs and also overseas sailors from India and China.”

The 2.4mR fleet saw parasailor Chi Yueng Puk took the win for the second year running in front of Yuen Wai Foo. In the RS Feva the top two positions were both on 14 points with Hong Kong’s Johan van den Berg and Riccardo Tocco sailing their way to the win in front of Macau’s FeiChi Cai and YuJun Chen on countback.

In the Green Fleet which did a total of six races on Friday and Saturday, eight-year-old Felix Mulder took the win. Mulder said, “On Friday it was tough and I capsized and I nearly didn’t want to go sailing. Today we had really good winds and everyone was really determined to sail but it was very windy so nobody sailed. It’s very exciting to win but I also think the other sailors deserve to win. It’s a really fun event and there are sailors from all over and it’s really great.”

In closing, Truhol said, “Overall it’s been an excellent Hong Kong Race Week, we’ve had four fantastic race days of competitive racing, and I hope that everyone goes away with good memories and smiles.”

The prizegiving was held on Sunday 17 February after racing with Commodore John Woo, Anglo Eastern’s Peter Cremers, Home Affairs Bureau Paul Cheng, Nancy Huang and Frank Pong presenting trophies and medals made by the charity St James Settlement under their Up-cycling Programme.

Hong Kong Race Week would not be possible without the tremendous support of the huge volunteer team, with up to 150 volunteers helping out each day we couldn’t run Hong Kong Race Week without you!

Thank you!

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CREW

TOTAL NETT

1st

Norway

Julia Jacobsen

37

19

2nd

Hong Kong

Casey Law

82

26

3rd

Hong Kong

Sorcha Whyte

41

28

4th

India

Uma Chouhan

54

35

5th

Hong Kong

Douglas Leung

57

35

Optimist Silver Fleet 1st

Hong Kong

Seb Van Ommeren

263 161

2nd

China

Haolun Xia

280 178

3rd

China

YuFan Liao

249 185

Optimist Under 12 1st

Hong Kong

Peter Jessop

174 105

2nd

Hong Kong

Cameron Law

205 122

3rd

Hong Kong

Rosie Davies

187 122

Optimist Under 10 1st

China

Haolun Xia

280 178

2nd

China

He Liu

480 378

3rd

Macau

Hayden Yu Kiu Fung

532 430 34

Optimist Green Fleet 1st

Hong Kong

Felix Mulder

2

Hong Kong

Vianney Bourrut Lacouture

12

9

3rd

China

Chuhan Zhang

26

13

4th

Hong Kong

Ayden Yin Hei Pang

35

21

5th

China

JiaYe Peng

49

24

1st

Hong Kong

Patrick Ziteng Feng

42

22

2nd

India

Rammilan Yadav

81

37

3rd

Chinese Taipei Chi-Yu Wu

76

40

4th

Chinese Taipei Yu Lin Yang

120

52

5th

Sweden

80

58

110

65 20

nd

On the Repulse Bay race track the Optimists got their three races in and the 2.4mRs and Fevas each got two. The conditions again were challenging. The wind was fixed but there were times when they were getting gusts of 28kts coming down the race track.

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Optimist Gold Fleet

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Laser 4.7

Axel Wieland

Laser 4.7 Nancy Huang Recognition of Asian Women in Sailing Award China

XinRan Chen

Laser Radial 1st

Chinese Taipei Hsiu Chu, Daniel Huang

42

2nd

Hong Kong

Stan Picard

44

23

3rd

Hong Kong

Stephanie Norton

54

34

4th

Chinese Taipei Cheng Ling Feng

62

42

2.4mR 1st

Hong Kong

Chi Yeung Puk

17

13

2nd

Hong Kong

Yuen Wai Foo

19

15

3

Hong Kong

Wun Wa Leung

42

30

1st

Hong Kong

Malo Kennish

Anatole Martin

16

11

2nd

Hong Kong

Augustin Clot

Adam Pheasant

42

30

3rd

Hong Kong

Karrie Clark

Penelope Martin

54

40

1st

Hong Kong

Eloi Defline

Thibault Minne

16

12

2nd

Hong Kong

Duncan Gregor

Matthew Clark

25

16

3

Hong Kong

Matthew Cheng

Ming Kit Walter Seto

51

37

1st

Hong Kong

Johan van den Berg

Riccardo Tocco

18

14

2nd

Macau

FeiChi Cai

YuJun Chen

18

14

3

Macau

YuChen Zhan

YiChen Deng

41

31

rd

29er

420

rd

RS Feva

rd

Frank Pong – Youth Sailor Initiative Lucky Draw Hong Kong

Shaan Mutreja

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Feature | Hong Kong Race Week First row: Optimist Gold Fleet; Optimist Silver Fleet; Optimist Under 12 Second row: Optimist Under 10; Optimist Green Fleet Third row: Laser 4.7; Fourth row: 2.4mR; 29er; 420 Fifth row: RS Feva; Frank Pong Lucky Draw Winner; Guam Burgee Swap Laser 4.7 – First Female; Laser Radial APRIL 2019 AHOY! |

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Feature | Sharks Seen at Hong Kong Race Week fter four great days of racing the 2019 Hong Kong Race Week is over. We had full schedule for all the classes with mixed conditions and a very windy last day.

Well done to all the competitors for taking time off school and giving their best in such a great regatta. Thank you also to all the sailors from overseas who chose HKRW this year and we are hoping to see them again next time.

A big well done to everyone who contributed for this great international regatta to come together and an even bigger thank you for everyone who played a role on expanding the Green Fleet so rapidly. We had 46 competitors in the Green Fleet this year which is a record breaking number!

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Feature | Sharks Seen at Hong Kong Race Week

Optimist Green Fleet Participation Medals

A big well done to our following RHKYC Sharks sailors for their ethos, effort and their achievements during this regatta: Optimist Main Gold Fleet Sharks No of competitors: 98 No of countries: 7 No of races: Qualifying 9, Finals 3 1. Julia Jacobsen 1st overall 2. Sorcha Whyte 3rd Overall and 2nd Girl 3. Douglas Leung 5th Overall 4. Oriane Voets 8th Overall and 4th Girl 5. Jack Woolterton 10th Overall 6. Sean Liu 11th Overall 7. Bertille Voets 14th Overall 8. Shaan Mutreja 17th Overall 9. Gabriel Ma 19th Overall 10. Rosie Davies 22nd Overall and 3rd 12 and under 11. Ines Chiu Gonzalez 25th Overall 12. Emily Polson 28th Overall 13. Charlie Robinson 31st Overall 14. Chuen Fu Wan 32nd Overall 15. May Proctor 33rd Overall 16. Edie Chow 34th Overall 17. Tommy Xie 39th Overall 18. Tomoe Thiry 40th Overall Optimist Main Silver Fleet Sharks 1. Eloise Yip 7th and 2nd Girl 2. Julian King To Chung 10th 3. Angel Li 11th and 4th Girl 4. Jayden Fung 17th 5. Tiangy Wong 19th 6. Ted Liu 20th 7. David Crawford 28th 8. Ian Ma 30th 9. Ruairi Molyneux 45th 10. Hansje Van Den Berg 48th Optimist Green Fleet Sharks No of competitors: 46 No of countries: 4 No of races: 6 1. Ayden Yin Hei Pang 4th Overall 2. Andre Chui 6th Overall 3. Sienne Thiry 7th Overall and 2nd Girl 4. Jorge Wong 16th Overall 5. Naryth Hunter 20th Overall 6. Alexandra Jill Yam 21st Overall 7. Jai Mutreja 22nd Overall 8. Ziyan Huang 27th Overall 9. Zihan Helen Liu 39th Overall 10. Matthew Martin 45th Overall

Laser Radial Sharks No of competitors: 13 No of countries: 2 No of races: 12 1. Stan Picard 2nd Overall 2. Emily Keg 5th Overall and 3rd Girl 3. Emil Tullberg 6th Overall 4. Thrown Uiterwaal 7th Overall 5. Faolan Whyte 8th Overall 6. Enzo Cremers 9th Overall A big well done to our Laser team which after the catastrophic typhoon in September they were left without any boats to train for 4 months.

Laser 4.7 Sharks No of competitors: 33 No of countries: 7 No of races: 12 1. Axel Wieland 5th Overall 2. Bincker Uiterwaal 12th Overall 3. Julian Hill 17th Overall 4. Zhou Chak Tin Justin 28th Overall 5. Flavian Masdebrieu 29th Overall 6. Charles Callaghan 32nd Overall RS Feva Sharks No of competitors: 4 No of countries: 2 No of races: 12 1. Johan Van Den Berg and Riccardo Tocco 1st Overall Huge congrats to Riccardo, Johan and their coach Daniel Dolega for winning in the RS Feva class!

29er Sharks No of competitors: 6 No of countries: 1 No of races: 13 1. Ulysse Ha Thuc and Maddalena Di Salvo 6th Overall A big well done to Ulysse, Maddalena and their coach Daniel Dolega who are very new to this challenging class and they managed to have a 1st and a 2nd finish in one day! Great progress and we are looking to seeing more from them in the future.

420 Sharks No of competitors: 6 No of countries: 1 No of races: 12 1. Eloi Defline and Thibault Minne 1st Overall 2. Duncan Gregor and Matthew Clark 2nd Overall Great to see these guys pushing each other up from the Optimist and now to the 420! Looking forward to seeing more from them and this rapid growing class in HK!

Full results: http://scoring.sailing.today/app/results-v2.html?event=2019021201 Mark your calendar on February 4 to 9 for the 2020 Hong Kong Race Week!

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Starter’s Box UP C OMING E VENTS

Sailing

Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Race

16 & 17 April

BuyAssociation Tomes Cup

27 April

Nation’s Cup

28 April

Luxury Lodges of New Zealand Ladies Helm

4 May

Spring Regatta

11 and 12 May

St. James’s Place Sunset Series

Starts Friday 31 May

Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Race The warning signal for the inaugural Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Race will be fired at 1110hrs on Tuesday 16 for the IRC Racer 3 and HKPN boats and 1110hrs on Wednesday 17 April for the remainder of the fleet with racers lining up in Victoria Harbour off RHKYC Kellett Island Clubhouse. Come down and wave the fleet away from the new Main Deck or the Chart Room balcony!

PHOTO: GUY NOWELL

BuyAssociation Tomes Cup and Top Dog Series The last of the season’s pursuit race will take place with BuyAssociation Tomes Cup on Saturday afternoon on 27 April. Once the results have been calculated we will be announcing the winner of the Top Dog Series 2018-2019 at the BuyAssociation Tomes Cup prizegiving on the main lawn.

Nation’s Cup Calling all nations, the ever popular Nation’s Cup will be held on Sunday 28 April. Start planning your national costume now and get your entries in for an on-the-water celebration of all things cultural plus the infamous post regatta party. There will be lots of children activities at Kellett Island so all family and friends are welcome!

PHOTO: NAOMI REBECCA

Luxury Lodges of New Zealand Ladies Helm Calling all Lady helms the inaugural Luxury Lodges of New Zealand Ladies Helm will take place on Saturday afternoon 4 May. Entry is open to all class boats in Victoria Harbour and will be followed by an elaborate prizegiving and festivities on the main lawn, friends and family welcome.

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Spring Regatta

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0145 0.7 0851 1.5 1244 1.3 1845 1.9

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0055 0.5 0806 1.6 1227 1.2 1908 2.1

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0216 0.7 0907 1.6 1330 1.2 1938 1.9

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0139 0.5 0831 1.7 1328 1.0 2009 2.1

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0243 0.7 0925 1.7 1411 1.0 2025 2.0

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0218 0.5 0857 1.9 1421 0.8 2106 2.1

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0304 0.7 0940 1.7 1449 0.9 2110 2.0

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0254 0.6 0925 2.0 1509 0.6 2200 2.0

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0325 0.8 0954 1.8 1527 0.8 2153 2.0

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0329 0.7 0956 2.1 1556 0.5 2252 1.9

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0349 0.8 1014 1.9 1605 0.7 2235 1.9

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0402 0.8 1028 2.2 1641 0.5 2344 1.8

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0433 1.0 1101 2.2 1728 0.5

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8

0440 1.0 1108 2.0 1726 0.6

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0039 1.6 0503 1.1 1135 2.2 1816 0.6

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0004 1.7 0504 1.0 1136 2.0 1811 0.6

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0142 1.5 0528 1.2 1209 2.1 1914 0.7

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0056 1.6 0526 1.1 1158 2.1 1903 0.7

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0254 1.4 0539 1.3 1243 2.1 2036 0.7

11

0202 1.5 0544 1.2 1123 2.1 2010 0.7

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1325 2.0 2202 0.8

12

0328 1.4 0602 1.3 1242 2.0 2139 0.7

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1425 1.9 2320 0.8

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1441 2.0 2258 0.6

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1539 1.8

14

0725 1.5 0849 1.5 1638 2.0

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0014 0.8 0751 1.6 1115 1.4 1646 1.8

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0004 0.6 0742 1.5 1104 1.4 1758 2.0

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The final regatta for the 2018-2019 season takes place in Victoria Harbour on 11 and 12 May. This two day regatta includes all Class boats and Big boats and offers challenging sailing conditions as the weather starts to adapt to the summer patterns.

We look forward to seeing you at Kellett Island over the weekend.

St. James’s Place Sunset Series The ever popular summer St. James’s Place Sunset Series will kick off one week early on Friday 31 May due to Friday 7 June being a public holiday. 12 races are scheduled throughout the summer months. The series is open to all and is a good excuse to start the weekend early, sailing with friends in a fun and relaxed event followed by prizegiving on the main lawn. The series is a tactical challenge on when to bag a race to improve your boat’s handicap. The race track is in front of the Club which makes it a great experience for spectators if you don’t wish to sail – warning signal is at 1740hrs – see you on 31 May for the first race.

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FRI

SAT

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WED

RHKYC Offshore Races The Notice of Race have been issued and online registration is now open for the following offshore races:

THU

FRI

Hong Kong to Vietnam Race 16 October 2019 https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/race-vietnam

Rolex China Sea Race 8 April 2020 https://www.rolexchinasearace.com/

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WED

THU

FRI

SAT

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

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Sailing

RHKYC Lifejackets at Middle Island Members are welcome to borrow sail training lifejackets hung on the racks at Middle Island. If you do wish to use one of these, please remember the following: • Before use please fill out the Hire Chit. Hire charge is $21 per session.

• After use please rinse, buckle up and hang on the appropriate rail with just 1 arm strap.

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Youth Spring Programme YOUTH SPRING PROGRAMME Optimist Step 1

PM & AM

5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June

Optimist Step 2

PM

4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June

Optimist Solo

AM

5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June

Optimist Step 3

AM

4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June

HKSF Level 1

AM

4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June

HKSF Level 2

Full Day

5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June

Opti Explorers and Opti Adventurers

PM

4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June

2:48 PM

5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June Silver Squad and Youth Sailing Club

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4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June 5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2 June

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Full details and application forms can be found on our website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/YouthSailTraining.aspx Please note that members have booking priority one month before the start of the course.

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SAILING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CONTACTS

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General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 MI Sailing & Marine Manager Jonathan Rankine 2812 0172 MI Centre Manager Luke Van der Kamp 2812 7303 Senior Sailing Instructor Kelvin Lau 2812 7303 Sailing Instructor Patrick Chung 2812 7303 Head Racing Coach Christos Atzemian 2812 6255 Race Coach / Daniel Dolega 2812 6255

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SA IL T R A INING Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on Instruction or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk SOCIAL WAYFARER RACE SERIES

These are practical powerboat handling courses.

ADULT BEGINNERS

Now held on Saturday afternoons and aimed at adults. Members and non members are welcome. See our website for more details.

Sunday – PM 14 April Sunday – PM 28 April Sunday – PM 5 May Sunday – PM 12 May Sunday – PM 19 May Sunday – PM 26 May

This 5 day practical course is taught in our Wayfarer dinghies and follows.

Also open to the public.

ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES/RACE TRAINING

HKSF Level 1 and 2 Option 5 – 2019 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 May Option 11 – 2019 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 April

Intro to Small Keelboat Course C3: 13 and 14 April Course C4: 4 and 5 May Course C5: 11 and 12 May

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses (inc. assessment) Option PBL2 8, 9 June RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB2 27, 28 April Option SB3 15, 16 June

(Weekend) (Weekday)

HKSF Level 3 Course:

TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs)

HKSF Level 4 Course:

J/80 Crew Course Course C3: 21, 27, 28 April

TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs)

Dinghy Race Training Sessions (Laser) C1: TBA NEW! J/80 Regatta Experience Course TBA NEW! J/80 Race Training Course TBA

FIRST AID CPR AND AED COURSES Course options (One Day): TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs) Refresher (One Day): TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs) Refresher course is only available to those who hold a valid NSC Standard First Aid & CPR/AED certificate or one that expires in the same month

HK PLEASURE VESSEL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE COURSE Part A (Master) 29 to 30 April (1830hrs to 2230hrs) Part B (Engineer) 20 to 21 May (1830hrs to 2213hrs)

ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING Skills refresher Distance Sail Distance Sail Distance Sail

6 April 7 April 14 April 20 April

Sailing

RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING

Platu Skipper Course Course C1: TBA J/80 Supervised Sailing Distance Sail: 20 April Spinnaker: 2 June

GMDSS/DSC SHORT RANGE RADIO OPERATOR COURSE Course: Exams:

TBA (1000hrs to 1830hrs) TBA (1830hrs to 2100hrs)

GMDSS/DSC LONG RANGE RADIO OPERATOR COURSE Course: Exams:

TBA (1000hrs to 1830hrs) TBA (1830hrs to 2100hrs)

For further information please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk Sail Training Schedule The new schedule has recently been published online. Please remember that members do get priority on booking until one month before the course starts. In general we require a minimum of four students to be able to confirm a course.

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Tolo Harbour Regatta 2019 W O RD S: KEIT H CHEUN G | PH OTO S: KEIT H CHEUN G A ND T HE H O N G KO N G , CHIN A ROWIN G A S S O CIATIO N

Rowing

or the second year, the Tolo Harbour Regatta was held at Wu Kai Sha Beach near Ma On Shan. The coastal rowing event quickly gained popularity among rowers, who used to row their boats over flat and calm water.

The Club was represented at the regatta by 26 adult rowers and eight youth rowers. The conditions for coastal rowing were great with

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Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk

a blowing crosswind over the 3.8km race course. In the world of coastal rowing, not only do rowers have to row hard and go fast, but they also have to pick their best line with regards to the wind and swell. With the training having taken place at both Middle Island and Kellett Island, our RHKYC rowers showed good skills when handling the big conditions.

Wan Ng, Guy Parsonage, Chris Knollman, Andrew McCabe and Henry Dunlop (cox) were crowned Champion in the Men’s Open Coxed Quad. The two junior crews also claimed the silver and bronze medals in the Junior Coxed Quad. The Women’s Double represented by Audrey Slighton and Michele Lam added a bronze medal for the Club.

2019 will be a busy rowing season, especially for the coastal rowing. Over the first weekend of November, the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships will be staged in Victoria Harbour, with RHKYC as the venue partner.

It will be the first time these championships will be held in Asia. The Rowing Office is working closely with the Organising Committee and other related parties in preparation of the event. Stay tuned if you are keen for racing or for volunteering.

If you are interested in learning to row or would like to rediscover your passion for rowing, please contact the Rowing Manager (rowing.manager@rhkyc.org.hk) for details on upcoming courses.

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Sail Recycling at the Club W O RD S: K A RTA HE A LY

There are many more uses for this abundance of sails!

I would like to ask for more sails to be donated, volunteers to help gather and sort, new ideas for usage, suggestions and projects to step up this Sail Recycle Programme. I would like to expand the scope to include many other yacht clubs, social enterprises and other organisations that are cleaning up coasts.

I propose we form a casual committee to test these new waters together.

he used sail recycling bin at Kellett Island Hard Standing is organised by Mr. Karta Healy. Below is a message from Karta to our members asking for assistance in the re-cycling programme.

I would like to thank all those that supported my idea of sail recycling, born a decade ago on Kellett Island. One day, while passing by the skip in the Marine Dept, I noticed a large carbon/Kevlar laminate sail, neatly folded up, in said skip. I was horrified to think of how Mother Earth’s belly might ever digest these very tough man-made materials.

And why would a sailor ever do that to Mother Earth?!

I pulled the sail out of the skip and lugged it to my design studio in Shenzhen. Where it sat for many months in a corner. I finally had the courage to unfurl it in the parking area and take a first stab at it. Over a week or two, it reduced in scale, to be made into various sizes of refuse collection bags for the HK Coastal Cleanup Challenge.

beach cleanup bags and complete-sails to disaster relief teams as temporary shade and shelters. I also designed and made a range of accessories, many of these designs were sold in the old ship shop.

I therefore make an official appeal to RHKYC Members to make a more public commitment to the Planet and lead the changes for cleaner oceans and healthier sailors everywhere.

Please email me on karta@me.com

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Empire of the Winds Speaker’s Corner and Book Signing with Philip Bowring Tomes Room | Wednesday 10 April | 1830hrs to 2000hrs

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‘This is a big picture view of the main themes of the history of our maritime region. States and religions change, but a common original culture – where Malay has been the lingua franca for much of the past 1,200 years – continues.

Refreshing in its perspective, it is short enough to be accessible whilst well supported by sources.’

– Anwar Ibrahim It puts current claims over the region’s seas into the perspective of two millennia of sailing and trading connecting east and west, north and south.

This event is free of charge to members and their guests but please book online or by emailing social@rhkyc.org.hk, so we know how many to expect.

Nations’ Cup Kellettt Island | Sunday 28 April Dress in your national customs and join us on the Nations’ Cup for various children activities and face painting! Please check the website for more details.

Middle Island Big Day Out Middle Island | Wednesday 1 May | 1100hrs to 1700hrs

MI Eggceptional Easter Fun on Good Friday Middle Island | Friday 19 April | 1230hrs to 1430hrs

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with magic show, games and crafts at the Middle Island! Only $100 per child, but please note that small children under 3 years old should be supervised by their parents.

Spaces are limited, please book online or email social@rhkyc.org.hk for reservation.

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The ever-popular family fun day at Middle Island comes again!!! Please mark the date in your diaries and check the website where the schedule will be kept updated. It’s free to all members and their guests (maximum 4 guests per account). Activities will include dragon boats, outriggers, joy rides, a parent/ child dinghy race, sandcastle building, face painting and the pirate’s treasure hunt! Please book so we know how many are coming for our better preparation.

Michelin Chef Series: Part VI Heinz Beck and Wine Dinner Compass Room | 9 to 11 May

Having gained his formal chef qualification in 1983 in the Professional School in Passau, Chef Beck spent the first few years of his culinary career in kitchens throughout Germany and 9 May Thursday Lunch Wine Dinner in Mallorca as Sous Chef 10 May Friday Lunch Dinner (wine excluded) at two Michelin starred 11 May Saturday Lunch Dinner (wine excluded) restaurant, Tristan. Under legendary chefs, Chef Beck became Sous Chef at Residenz, where he honed his skills and gained the ‘kuchenmeister’ award. Later, he moved to Rome to head up La Pergola in 1994. Chef Beck was awarded his first Michelin star in 1996; two stars in 2000; and in 2006 he became the first – and still the only – chef in Rome with three Michelin stars.

In 2009 Chef Beck opened his first restaurant in London, Aspleys – A Heinz Beck Restaurant, at The Lanesborough, which was awarded its first Michelin star after just five months. Chef Beck has been embarking on new ventures – Heinz Beck Seasons at Castello di Fighine in Siena, Gusto by Heinz Beck at Conrad Algarve in Portugal, Social by Heinz Beck at Wardorf Astoria in Dubai, Heinz Beck and Sensi by Heinz Beck in Tokyo and second restaurant – Taste of Italy by Heinz Beck – in Dubai. His cuisine is innovative and exciting, while maintaining a respect for culinary tradition and remembering that great cooking is about fresh ingredients handled with sensitivity and passion.

For reservations, please phone the Compass Room on 2239 0374 or email compassroom@rhkyc.org.hk

DINNER $1398 (dinner on 10 and 11 May) $1698 (wine dinner on 9 May) *Pre-dinner Tasting Franciacorta Menu and Wines Tonno con farro ed alghe Tuna with Spelt and Seaweeds Villabella Lugana DOC 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Carpaccio di capesante su spuma di patate affumicate con caviale Scallops Carpaccio on Smoked Potato Foam and Caviar Elena Walch Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Sedanini con gamberi rossi, purea di melanzana affumicata e croccante di pane Sedanini with Red Shrimps, Smoked Aubergine Coulis and Croutons Val delle Rose Litorale Rosato 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Merluzzo nero con vinaigrette di alici e peperoncini dolci Black Cod with Marinated Anchovies and Chilli Pepper Sauce Vesevo Greco di Tufo DOCG 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Agnello con carciofi e tartufo Lamb with Artichokes and Truffle Giovanni Rosso Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Variazione di cocco, banana e lime Variation of Coconut, Banana and Lime Fontanafredda 1878 Moscato d’Asti DOCG Le Fronde 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Crema di ricotta al marzapane, soffice al pistacchio e sorbetto all’arancia candita Ricotta Cream with Marzipan, Soft Pistachio and Sorbet of Candied Oranges Villabella, Villa Cordevigo Fiordilej Passito Bianco del Veneto 2012 (375ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

* Pre-meal tastings are inclusive for all lunch and dinner.

Monthly Wine Fairs Kellettt Island, Wednesday 3 April, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 5 April, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk APRIL 2019 AHOY! |

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As one of Europe’s most respected three star Michelin chefs, Heinz Beck has been awarded with an impressive collection of accolades and experience in award-winning restaurants.

LUNCH $788 *Pre-lunch Tasting Franciacorta Lunch menu Tonno con farro ed alghe Tuna with Spelt and Seaweeds ❧ ❧ ❧ Sedanini con gamberi rossi, purea di melanzana affumicata e croccante di pane Sedanini with Red Shrimps, Smoked Aubergine Coulis and Croutons ❧ ❧ ❧ Merluzzo nero con vinaigrette di alici e peperoncini dolci Black Cod with Marinated Anchovies and Chilli Pepper Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Crema di ricotta al marzapane, soffice al pistacchio e sorbetto all’arancia candita Ricotta Cream with Marzipan, Soft Pistachio and Sorbet of Candied Oranges ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Siduri Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 4 April

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Siduri – the Babylonian Goddess of Wine Founder Adam Lee and Dianna Novy left their native Texas and moved to the Sonoma County wine country for the dream of making great wines of their own. They spent years working at small, family-owned wineries and using any and all free time learning everything they could about growing grapes and making wine.

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Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price Only $738 per person Speaker Mr Pierre-Marie Pattieu,

Prestige Account Manager Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

PRE-DINNER TASTING Siduri Arbre Vert Vineyard Pinot Gris 2015 MENU AND CHAMPAGNES Alaska King Crab Leg stuffed with Boston Lobster Tartar, Pear and Fennel Salad, Guava Salsa Siduri Arbre Vert Vineyard Pinot Gris 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Smoked Pigeon Breast, Pumpkin and Beetroot, Natural Jus Novy Family Winery Sierra Mar Vineyard Syrah 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Lamb Loin, Red Cabbage, Dark Cherry and Shallot Compote Siduri Parson’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Beef Tenderloin, Braised Brown Mushroom and Baby Onions, Asparagus Siduri Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015 Siduri Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Warm Apple Pie, Vanilla Custard Cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Mendel Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 18 April Mendel Winery is a relatively new Argentine winery that was founded in 2003 by one of Argentina’s most respected and experienced winemakers, Roberto de la Mota and architect Anabelle Sielecki.

Mendel is the first name of Anabelle’s father. The Sielecki family’s historic 1928 vineyard was transformed into the respected estate it is today.

Anabelle honoured her father, a hardworking immigrant and successful businessman, by putting his first name on the label. Roberto has led Argentina’s winemaking movement toward world-class production with his French winemaking experience.

The finesse and elegance in his wines are revered and respected.

Their partnership has proven to be incredibly successful. Together they are dedicated to producing wines of unquestionable superior quality expressing the quality and character of our very old Malbec and Cabernet vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price Only $648 per person Speaker Mr Jannik Von Freiesleben, Brand Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

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PRE-DINNER TASTING Mendel Lunta Torrontés 2017 MENU AND CHAMPAGNES Red Prawn Ceviche on Romaine, Oyster with Caviar, Lime and Coconut Dressing Mendel Semillon 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Pork Loin, Orange Zest, Chimichurri Sauce Mendel Malbec 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Sautéed Smoked Chorizo, White Cabbage and Salami Roll, Wild Berry Compote Mendel Unus 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Veal Shank with White Beans, Natural Jus Mendel Finca Remota 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Chocotorta, Almond Tuile ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Sports Bar and Bowling Alley is Open!

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Tuesday to Thursdays: 1600hrs to 2200hrs

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Fridays, Saturdays and the day before a Public Holiday: 1000hrs to 2400hrs Sundays, Public Holidays and International School Holidays: 1000hrs to 2200hrs Last food order: 2200hrs/ 2100hrs on weekdays and Sundays Closed on Mondays

The much-anticipated Sports Bar and Bowling Alley is now open.

Comfort Snacks, Pies, Submarines, Pizzas and Staples are available with selections of craft beers, draught beers, cocktails, juices and more.

Games and Snacks Party $398 for 2 persons, including: Unlimited games for 1 hour Bowling shoes rental Snack Platter Nachos, Bowling Bitter Balls, Cajun Chicken Wings and Fish Balls

Seats are all on first-come-first-serve basis.

Games and Fondue $888 for 4 persons, including: Unlimited games for 2 hours Bowling shoes rental Choice of one Pot: – Cheese Fondue – Mixed Meat Bourguignon – Chinese Hot Pot served with Salad, Sauces, choice of French Baguette or Fries Gunner (L)/ soft drinks (2 glasses per person) or Draught Beer (1 pint per person)

Bowling Lane booking is on a first-come first-served basis by telephone to the Bowling Alley bar or in person. If outside of Bowling Alley hours then Reception will take the booking, if open.

Optional Free Flow Wine Packages Unlimited serve of selected prosecco, white and red wine $118/person

Three bowling lanes are equipped for games (fee applied), while pool, fussball and darts will be available free of charge.

Various sports will be shown throughout the opening times on the big screen.

It is time for planning for your game parties with friends, colleagues or business associates.

Opening offer: Treat yourself to a game and food package (see details on right) and we’ll arrange a table in advance for you.

Gunner (L)/ soft drinks (2 glasses per person) or Draught Beer (1 pint per person)

For enquiries, please call the Sports Bar on 2239 0397 during business hours or email sportsbarandbowling@rhkyc.org.hk.

Tuesday Thai Buffet Lunch and Dinner and Thursday Seafood Buffet Dinner Bistro | April We are preparing more great selections to our daily buffet dinners.

TUESDAYS Thai Buffet Lunch $188 per adult, $132 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $94 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

Thai Buffet Dinner $238 per adult, $167 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $119 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

Rotating selections include Yum Som O (Thai Pomelo Salad with Shrimp), Tod Mun Goong (Thai Shrimp Cake), Thai Lemongrass-roast Chicken, Hoy Lai Pad Nam Prik Pow (Stir-fried Clams with Chilli Paste and Thai Basil), Tod Man Khao Pod (Corn Fritters), Mango Sticky Rice, etc.

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THURSDAY Seafood Buffet Dinner $288 per adult, $202 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $144 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

Rotating selections include Oysters, Crabs, Lobsters dishes, Sushi, Sashimi and more.

No reservation is required.

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Shelter Cove Happenings

Light Afternoon Tea Sets during weekdays Events | Promotions

Enjoy a light afternoon tea set at Shelter Cove for a relaxing weekday away from the busy city. Vegetarian Deep-fried Snacks, Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich and Dim Sum Platter plus half pint of Asahi Draught, Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea from $68.

No reservation is required.

Burger Parade Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 1 to 30 April New Zealand Rib Eye Burger Grilled New Zealand Rib Eye, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Black Peppercorn Sauce 紐西蘭肉眼堡 扒紐西蘭肉眼、生菜、番茄、青瓜及黑椒汁 Salmon Burger Deep-fried Salmon Fillet, Citrus Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber 三文魚堡 炸三文魚柳、柚子蛋黃醬、生菜、番茄及青瓜

Easter Sunday Family Buffet Lunch and Egg Hunt Bistro | Sunday 21 April | 1200hrs to 1500hrs (Egg Hunt at 1330hrs)

Chicken Avocado Burger Pan-fried Chicken Breast and Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Barbecued Sauce 雞肉牛油果堡 煎雞胸、牛油果、生菜、番茄及燒烤汁 Vegetarian Burger Sautéed Asparagus and Zucchini, Melted Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber 蘆筍意大利青瓜芝士堡 扒蘆筍意大利青瓜、芝士、生菜、番茄及青瓜 All served with Poppy Seed Bun and French Fries 以上漢堡皆選用罌粟籽包及配炸薯條

Good Friday BBQ Buffet Lunch and Live Duo in the evening

Middle Island | Friday 19 April | 1200hrs to 1500hrs (Live Duo from 1930hrs to 2300hrs) Enjoy a relaxing Good Friday Buffet Lunch at Middle Island, whilst your children are taking the egg-ceptional Easter Fun activities. Selected delicates including Devil Eggs, Seafood Platter, Roast Honey Ham with Pineapple, Marinated Lamb with Garlic, Cuttlefish in Thai Style and Easter Sugar Cookies awaits.

Enjoy our egg-cellent Family Buffet Lunch in the Bistro on Sunday 21 April with sumptuous dishes including Devil Eggs, Seafood Platter, Slow-cooked Prime Rib, Sautéed Blue Mussels, Asparagus and Cheese Tarts, Cup Cakes, Easter Cookies and more. The little ones will be all set with with the entertainment on hand including balloon twisting, face painting and of course the Egg Hunt!

$388 per adult, $272 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $194 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

$428 per adult, $300 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $214 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

The relaxing fun extended with the Soft and Live Pop Duo in the evening. A la carte and routine BBQ packages available for any parties with your family and friends. No reservation is required.

For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

For buffet lunch reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

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European White Asparagus Season Opening Wine Dinner Rooftop | 25 April Indulge in a delectable European White Asparagus set dinner to mark the start of the asparagus season. Selected Riesling will be paired with Chef Paul’s recommended dishes at only $688/ person.

WINE DINNER Live Station Sliced Iberico Ham on White Asparagus

Events | Promotions

Pan-fried Goose Liver on White Asparagus Roast Duck on White Asparagus Pre-dinner Tasting Powell & Son Eden Valley Riesling 2017 Menu and Wines White Asparagus, 63°C-poached Egg, Parsley Potatoes, Hollandaise Sauce Domaine Meyer-Fonne Riesling Réserve 2016 Weingut Schätzel Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ White Asparagus Cream Soup with Gammon Ham Amisfield Dry Riesling 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ White Asparagus, Char-grilled Kuruma King Prawn, Herb Purée Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ White Asparagus Ice Cream with Cinnamon Urlar Noble Riesling 2017 (375ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

Promotion Menu

Daily during lunch and dinner period Compass Room | 26 April to 31 May A P PE TISERS

White Asparagus, Japanese Toro Tartar, Baby Turnip Pickles and Watercress White Asparagus, Seared Hokkaido Scallops, Lime and Avocado Salsa White Asparagus, 63°C-poached Egg, Parsley Potatoes, Hollandaise Sauce White Asparagus, Pan-fried Goose Liver, Berries and Apple Compote White Asparagus (500 gram), Brown Butter Sauce

M AIN C O URSE S

White Asparagus, Pan-fried French Red Mullet Fillet, Basil Foam White Asparagus, Oven-baked Australian Lamb Loin, Green Asparagus Risotto White Asparagus, Char-grilled Kuruma King Prawn, Herb Purée Roast White Asparagus, Australian Wagyu Beef and Truffles Tortellini For reservations, please phone the Compass Room on 2239 0374 or email compassroom@rhkyc.org.hk

Groovy 70s at the Rooftop Rooftop | 13 April | 1900hrs to 2300hrs Get your groovy flares on and join us for a fantastic 70s themed party on our Rooftop! 70s disco music with DJ, face painting, retro photo props, a buffet dinner with some 70s favourites such as Shrimp Cocktail, Borscht, Roast Bone Ham, Fragrant Salt-baked Chicken, Banoffee Pie, etc., two special cocktail drinks (Tequila Sunrise and Tom Collins), and separate corner for 70s desserts such as Jelly Belly, Pop Rocks and Ring Pop at $380/ person.

For reservations, please phone 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk.

NO guest limit per membership account. BOOK it now and see you there!

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Middle Island Happenings Live Duo

10 April | 1930hrs to 2200hrs

Events | Promotions

Soft and Live Pop music at Middle Island every second Wednesday at 1930hrs with the coming performance on 10 April .

Swing by for the relaxing, chilled vibes and get your family and friends together for a BBQ. Three BBQ packages including selections of salad, steaks, seafood and fruit platter will be available from $368/ platter. Take one and all will be set ready for a great night.

No reservation is required.

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Mexican Fiesta 12 April 2019 | 1930hrs to 2300hrs Join the Mexican Fiesta at Middle Island on 12 April for a crazy party night with Live Mariachi, great food and unlimited selected Mexican beer and tequila.

Enjoy the Mexican gourmet selections including Nachos, Burritos, Chilli Con Carne, Chicken Fajitas, Churros and more with unlimited Corona for the night.

Only $98/ person for this highly-popular event.

For reservations, call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Extended Sampan Service

Apart from the regular sampan, we will have a second sampan running from Deep Water Bay from 1800hrs to 2000hrs and 2200hrs to 0000hrs.

Wine Box Set of the Month

Wine of the Month

Half-Bottles Box Set

Delas Frères Côtes du Rhône Blanc ‘Saint-Esprit’ 2017 – Rhône, France Golden straw hue with green tinges.

The main aromas are reminiscent of white flowers and yellow fruit, enhanced by touches of exotic and citrus fruit. The wine is alert, seductively suave and fresh on the palate. [Suggested food pairing: grilled fish and waterfowl]

Take the handy half bottles, especially great for pairing tasting with a small group of friends or enjoying alone. Give the half bottles a try. v Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut NV – Champagne,France (1 bottle) v Bouvet-Ladubay Brut de Loire NV – Saumur, France (1 bottle) v Albert Bichot Puligny-Montrachet Blanc 2015 – Burdundy, France (2 bottles) v Albert Bichot, Domaine du Pavillon Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru ‘Clos des Maréchaudes’ 2016 – Burdundy, France (2 bottles) v Château de Seguin Prestige AOC Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 – Bordeaux, France (2 bottles) v Château Sansonnet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2015 (2 bottles) v Gift box packaging Only $2,588 per bottle!

For enquiries, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

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$288 per bottle.

Pollen Street Social, Jason Atherton House Red 2015 – Grolleau, France Bright garnet-red color. On the nose there are red fruit notes and spicy nuances refreshed by a hint of eucalyptus. On the palate there is fresh fruit with wild strawberry aromas, finished with well-blended tannin.

[Suggested food pairing: grilled meats, poultry, cold cuts and cheeses] $338 per bottle.

Available in all F&B outlets

CLASS SECRETARIES

SPORTS CONVENORS

Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Hugh Kerridge snooker@rhkyc.org.hk Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 Club Operations Manager Jacco Klip 2239 0338 Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 Head of PR & Communications Koko Mueller 2239 0342 PR Manager Janice Lam 2239 0340 Member Events & Communications Manager Jody Hui 2239 0312 Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Antony Phillips 2239 0353 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Matthew Morgan 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 Assistant Manager | Sailing and Promotion Naomi Walgren 2239 0391 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Assistant Manager | Race Management Brenda Davies 2239 0362 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Facilities & Technical Manager TBC 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

Kellettt Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR Kellettt Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399 Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202 Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744

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March 2019

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Ms Meike Goessling Miss Lau Hiu Yue Ms Li Xing Mr David Witt Mr Arthur H K Wong Mr & Mrs Stijn J M M Lannoo

CADET MEMBERS Rosalyn L Davies Jayden J H Fung Meredith P W Hui Perec L O’Connor Magnus A Simmons Celia Y S Wu

JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Kelvin Lau Mr Owen T H Y Mak Mr Stanislas F Picard

ABSENT MEMBERS Miss Kerry W Y Lo Mr Thomas V Pickering Miss Thien Vee Vian Miss Naomi R Walgren Mrs Linda P Young Mr & Mrs Clive A Bunyard Mr & Mrs Thierry J Choffel Mr & Mrs Adam W Robinson

FULL MEMBERS Mr So Kwok On INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Yip Chi Hung

RESIGNATION Mr & Mrs Marcus Hilton-Smith Ms Vivien Khoo & Mr Jeffrey Yeung Mr & Mrs Paul J McMaster Philip A Ascough Lise Buet Ashton A R Prochazka Anna C Ruff Cynthia Tam Kaven T Wijeyekoon

Club Lines

Sailing Secretary David Norton sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat Maiyo Hood cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Dominick Hardoon dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Ken Wong dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Scotia Ryer etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen Carlyon Knight-Evans flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Fraser Boyd J80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Jim Ryan ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Eliot Cargile sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class Jono Rankine/Rob Patridge ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

Long Service Awards 5-YEARS AWARDS

Chris Lee, Pastry Chef

Tsang Siu Wai, Chinese Cook #2

Ng Po Yan, Chinese Cook #3

10-YEARS AWARD

Shea Wai Kit, Pastry Senior Cook B

Day Wong, Junor Captain

Burgee Exchange Membership Manager Tracy Leung swaps burgees with Sue and Nigel Gee, Management Committee of Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Isle of Wight during their visit to Hong Kong to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

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