Ahoy! April 2020. Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

April 2020

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BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2020 St. James’s Place Ladies Helm Day | Royal X celebrate with Bai Sun | VRC Series 2020

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THE BRIDGE

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

4 Calendar 5 Commodore’s Message 6 General Manager’s Message

8 BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2020 12 St. James’s Place Ladies Helm Day

20 Royal X celebrate with Bai Sun 21 VRC Series 2020 22 Rowing Training Schedule

29 On the Horizon 31 F&B Food Promotions 31 Wine Page

MARINE

CLUB LINES

24 Ship Shop 26 Marine | Boatyard 27 Classified Page 28 Marine Directory

37 Club Directory 37 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

SAILING 16 Starter’s Box 18 Sailing Development | Training IMAGE: RHKYC / GUY NOWELL

BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase

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 Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 37.

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.

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Easter Week Activities The club has prepared you a series of events for Easter Fun from Friday to Sunday

The Bridge

BuyAssociation Tomes Cup

Saturday 25 April

APRIL

Wines of the Month

Seafood Pasta Promotion in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 30 April Steps 1/2, Solo/Step 3, Step 4 Opti Racing HKSF Level 1 and Go Sailing

Beni di Batasiolo Granée Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG 2017 – Piedmont, Italy Beni di Batasiolo Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2018 – Piedmont, Italy

Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1, 1&2 and Go Sailing

6 Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1 & 2, Level 3 High Performance Sailing

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Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1, 1&2 and Go Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #1 (Day 1) Easter Paddle Camp #1 (Day 1) Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1, 1&2 and Go Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #1 (Day 2) Easter Paddle Camp #1 (Day 2)

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Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1 & 2, Level 3 High Performance Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #2 (Day 1) Easter Paddle Camp #2 (Day 1) Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1 & 2, Level 3 High Performance Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #2 (Day 2) Easter Paddle Camp #2 (Day 2)

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Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Steps 1/2, Solo/Step 3, Step 4 Opti Racing HKSF Level 1 and Go Sailing Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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3 IRC Premier Cruising, IRC Racer 0 & 1 Official Start White Asparagus Promotion in the Compass Room 10 April to 31 May Good Friday Brunch at the Middle Island Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1, 1&2 and Go Sailing

González Byass Sherry Wine Dinner in the Gun Room Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1 & 2, Level 3 High Performance Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #2 (Day 3) Easter Paddle Camp #2 (Day 3) Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1 & 2, Level 3 High Performance Sailing

Bordeaux Right Bank Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

Supervised Sailing

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CLASS RACING Decorating Your Easter Egg Cookie Supervised Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Steps 2, 3 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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A TO A EASTER OFFSHORE RACE 2020 HKPN and IRC Racer 2 & 3 Official Start European White Asparagus Season Opening Wine Dinner at the Rooftop Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo and Go Opti HKSF Level 1, 1&2 and Go Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #1 (Day 3) Easter Paddle Camp #1 (Day 3) Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Steps 1/2, Solo/Step 3, Step 4 Opti Racing HKSF Level 1 and Go Sailing

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Easter Saturday Seafood Brunch in the Compass Room 50/50 Wine Tasting Buffet Lunch in the Regatta Room Keelboat Crew course Supervised Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Middle Island Cup Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Middle Island Big Day Out

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Easter Sunday Family Brunch in the Bistro Keelboat Crew course Supervised Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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CLASS RACING Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Crew course RYA Safety Boat Course 64th Head of the Bay Juniors Dragon Boat Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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BUYASSOCIATION TOMES CUP

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Supervised Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Steps 1, Solo and HKSF Level 2 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Steps 2, 3 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Juniors Dragon Boat Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing RYA Safety Boat Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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NATIONS’ CUP Nations’ Cup Food and Beverage Promotions at Kellett Island Adult Beginners Sailing Course Steps 1, Solo and HKSF Level 2 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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European White Asparagus Season Opening Wine Dinner

Rooftop | Thursday 9 April

Commodore’s Message It’s April with the Easter Break for most! The COVID-19 virus outbreak has limited a number of sailing events, but not our spirits. I hope you’re all keeping happy and healthy and please be rest assured that the Club is doing its best to promote hygiene and to protect the health and safety of members, staff and guests. Visiting one of our clubhouses is a good option to get some fresh sea breeze and great food.

To celebrate the International Women’s Day, the St. James’s Place Ladies Helm Day was successfully organized on 8 March. 43 boats over seven classes took part, with 55 women helms and crews coming together to join the celebrations in recognition of women’s achievements worldwide.

Commodore John Woo

會長胡祖榮

With the COVID-19 suspension of schools continued, Boase Cohen & Collins Inter-School Sailing Festival was deferred from the 14 and 15 March weekend. We are hoping to be able to reschedule for a later date before the season finish.

We were fortunate to be able continue with the 4th Harbour Regatta which was held again in Victoria Harbour on 15 March. This event was another success with 104 competitors from universities and rowing clubs.

RHKYC obtained six medals in eight categories. Well done RHKYC Rowing team! That night we also had a very special 175th Anniversary Dinner marking 175 years since the First Hong Kong Regatta in the Harbour.

April is another busy month indeed for the sailing section as we head towards the end of the month! We will host our last of the pursuit races – the Buy Association Tomes Cup on Saturday 25 April then follow by the Nations’ Cup on the Sunday. I hope to see all of our sailors with all sorts of costumes out on the racetrack on the Nations’ Cup. On the paddling side, the Club’s dragon boat team will have to prepare for all sorts of races leading up to the Dragon Boat Festival on 25 June. Let’s wish them good luck as our Dragon Boat team always excels in the races.

Please be reminded that the Club’s 2020 Electoral General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 10 June 2020 at 1830hrs in the Compass Room. There are seven posts on General Committee for which elections are necessary – including Commodore, Vice Commodore and Honorary Secretary. I would like to invite our Life and Full Members of two years in standing to put forward for considerations by the Nominating Committee their nominations. Nominations must be received before Wednesday, 15 April 2020 1800hrs by email to commodore@rhkyc.org.hk.

會長通訊

踏入四月，當然是慶祝復活節的時間呢！新型冠狀病仍然肆虐，本會減少了部份帆船賽事；儘管如何，希望大 家保持身心健康。為了保障會員、職員及訪客的安全，本會定當盡全力提倡公共衛生，請大家放心。因此，這段 時間蒞臨香港遊艇會三個會所，一邊聽著海風，一邊享受美食，或許會是疫情期間一個消磨時間的好選擇。 執筆之時，那場「2020復活節離岸賽」正進行得如火如荼，這場40 0海浬的賽事是替代已延期舉辦的「勞力 士中國海帆船賽」的。參賽船隊由香港出發往東沙環礁、大青針再回到香港水域衝線。在這艱難時刻，即使我 們的參賽船隊因疫情未受控而不能進入菲律賓境內，我樂見一眾帆船運動員十分支持本會舉辦的離岸賽事。 為了慶祝國際婦女節，香港遊艇會於3月8日（星期日）在維多利亞港舉辦了「St. James’s Place Ladies Helm 帆 船賽」。超過7個級別共43艘船參加，55名女性舵手和船員共同慶祝及表彰全球婦女的成就。 受新型冠狀病毒影響，原訂於3月14至15日舉行的布高江律師行校際帆船節已延期舉行，但我們仍希望擇日再 賽。可幸的是，第四屆「維港賽艇賽」仍能如常舉行。今年賽事錄得104名槳手及舵手參與賽事。香港遊艇會 賽艇隊在八個項目中獲得六面金牌，實在可喜可賀！當晚，我們更會舉辦175週年晚宴，以慶祝維港舉辦賽艇 賽事已有175年歷史的慶典。 對賽事部而言，四月是一個很忙的月份。除了在4月25日舉辦最後一場追逐賽 ─「Buy Association Tomes 盃 帆船賽」外，4月26日亦會舉辦「民族盃」，期望屆時見到各帆船運動員卸下隊衣或運動裝，悉心打扮並以出位 的造型應戰。 在划艇運動方面，香港遊艇會的龍舟隊將全情投入訓練，以應付端午節前在本地舉行的各項龍舟競賽。本會 的龍舟隊一向出類拔萃，祝他們在各項賽事中一切順利！ 請緊記我們的2020年週年會員大會將於2020年6月10日（星期三）下午6時30分在 Compass Room 舉行。屆 時選舉將會選出七個常務委員會委員，當中包括會長、副會長以及名譽秘書長等職位需由會員投票選出。我在 此邀請各永久及正式會員，提名你們認為適合以上職 位的會員；被提名者須為本會已有兩年資歷的永久會員 或正式會員。提名名單須在4月15日（星期三）下午6點前電郵至 commodore@rhkyc.org.hk。 APRIL 2020 AHOY! |

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At the time of writing, the A to A Easter Offshore Race 2020, a replacement for the deferred 2020 Rolex China Sea Race is in full swing. This 400nm race will take boats from Hong Kong to Pratas Reef then to Pedro Blanco before finishing back in Hong Kong waters. I am delighted to see some sailors still being very supportive to our offshore races and gaining off shore sailing experience at this difficult time where our boat cannot sail to the Philippines due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

General Manager’s Message

The Bridge

Despite all the uncertainty surrounding the effects of the Covid-19 virus throughout the world, we strive to continue to provide our members and their guests with a safe and relaxing ambiance in all outlets at all three of our clubhouses. Feedback from members has been really encouraging and it has been wonderful to see so many old and new faces around the Club, continuing to use their Club for sporting, social gathering and dining activities. The Club has always been your home away from home and given all of the travel restrictions that are now in force, why not consider us as your venue of choice for a #staycation (or would that better be described as a #clubcation)!

That said, I would like to give a polite reminder that in order to keep the Club a safe and healthy place for everyone, we ask that until further notice, Members and their guests are in full compliance with the General Committee’s directive that with effect from 17 March any member or guest, who has returned (or had a household member return) from countries outside of Hong Kong (with the exception of Macau and Taiwan) does not come to any of the Club premises for a period of 14 days after his or her arrival back into Hong Kong.

General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

April is always a busy month with a full calendar of various activities and sporting events. As always the Commodore will concentrate of the sporting events in his message, and to avoid duplication, I will concentrate on more of the social events. Nations’ Cup, of course, is one of the most exciting ones filled with fantastic fun and costumes! Even if you’re not sailing, bring your family and friends to have fun with Dim Sum and Pizza cooking classes, free cotton candy and ice cream for children. There will be cuisine from around the world at different outlets throughout the day, so mark your dairy and see you in your nation’s costume that Sunday. By the time you receive this copy of Ahoy!, there will be full details that day’s activities to review online.

With all the travel restriction in place at present, let us bring the world to you instead.

If you prefer to enjoy great food and wine under the stars, then the rooftop is the place for you on Thursday 9 April when we will be hosting a wine dinner to mark the opening of the European White Asparagus Season!

The White Asparagus Promotion will then continue in the Compass Room from 10 April to 31 May. Full details of both are available on pages 32.

We’ve had wine, Champagne and sake dinners aplenty over the years. Now for the first time, in my memory at least, we will be hosting a sherry dinner here at the Club! Sherry has run though the veins of five generations of the Gonzalez family since 1835 when the pioneering 23 year old Manuel Maria Gonzalez left his banking career for more noble pursuits. We only have limited availability, a maximum of 24 places in fact, at this dinner which will be held in the Gun Room where members and guests will have the opportunity to learn the story behind this small family business, whilst being treated to some fabulous sherry wines and an excellent matching menu.

On 23 April we bring you the best that Bordeaux’s Right Bank has to offer. Bordeaux enjoys the distinction of being the largest AOC region in France, and this can be attributed to its great diversity of high-quality terroirs.

Rather than selecting wines from just one Chateau, we will bring you a selection of some of the best wines from all across the Right Bank.

Easter is coming up this month and as always we have a series of events to celebrate at both Kellett Island and at Middle Island. For all the information you need to know including full details of all the events mentioned above please see pages 31 to 36.

As regards events and promotions, last but not least, we’ve pulled out all the stops and come up with some fantastic deals for our Junior Members to encourage even greater participation in the social life of the Club.

Please see page 29 for details.

In what have been extremely difficult times in Hong Kong recently, the Club has been incredibly supportive of all staff and on their behalf I would just like to pass on everyone’s thanks and appreciation to the Club and its members. However, I would also like to say a huge thank you to all the staff who in return have shown fantastic loyalty and dedication to the Club, its members and their fellow colleagues through their unstinting efforts to maintain business as usual for the entire Yacht Club family.

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總經理通訊 在新型冠狀病毒的影響下，本會旗下的三個會所一直致力提供潔淨及安全的環境予 貴會員和賓客享用，會員 亦對本會採取的防疫措施給予正面評價。我們十分高興在會內看見大家參與本會提供的運動、社交和用餐活 動。本會提供 貴會員和賓客家一般的服務，在旅遊受到限制期間，本會歡迎各位享用會內各享設施及娛樂。

4月是一個充斥著各項活動及體育項目的月份。一如既往，會長專注在體育活動方面，而為免重複，我會花多點 筆墨在本會將舉辦的社交活動。「民族盃」是其中一個最令人期待的活動，即使你沒有參與帆船運動，亦不妨 攜同親友一同感受點心和薄餅烹飪班的樂趣。小童於當天更能享用免費棉花糖及雪糕。當日會內多個餐飲食 肆將提供來自世界各地的美酒佳餚，我們期望於當天見到大家穿著民族服飾來臨。詳情可參閱網站公佈。 近日離港外遊受到限制，即使如此，我們也可帶你遊走一趟美酒之旅。 假如你嚮往在璀璨星光下享用美酒佳餚，便千萬不要錯過我們在4月9日，星期四於頂樓舉行的葡萄酒晚宴， 當晚將會為歐洲的白蘆筍季節揭幕；由4月10日至5月31日均可在 Compass Room 品嚐白蘆筍晚宴。 本會過往舉行過無數的葡萄酒晚宴。我們將舉辦史上首次雪利酒晚宴。雪利酒經 歷過 Gonzalez 家族五代的 洗禮；起源於1835年，Gonzalez 家族的23歲 Manuel Maria Gonzalez 為了追尋更高尚的理想而捨棄銀行業 務。由於座位有限；預約席僅限24個。晚宴將於 Gun Room 舉行，會員及賓客可藉此機會認識這個家族企業 的故事，同時來享用一流的雪利酒與絕配的菜單。 在4月2 3日我們會提 供 波爾多最 佳 產物予各位享用。波爾多的獨特之 處在 於它是 法國最大的一個葡萄酒產 區，歸因於它擁有多樣性兼高質素的遊客。我們選擇帶給會員和賓客一系列的美酒而非單從一個酒莊選取的 葡萄酒。 復活節將至，我們將一如既往地在吉列島及中途島舉辦一系列的活動，歡渡佳節。有關以上提及的活動，詳情 請參閱31頁至36頁。 我們在活動及宣傳方面亦積極地推出優惠給我們的年輕會員，以鼓勵他們更踴躍參與本會的社交活動。詳情 請參閱第29頁。 在這段艱難時期，本會一直支持員工，我僅代表他們向會員衷心致謝。我亦感謝所有職員，一直忠心並努力地 為會員提供服務；因為大家的努力，才能維持本會的正常運作。

Snooker W O RD S: G O RD O N RO BINS O N, Snooker Convenor

new home, the Pat Loseby Room which is situated next to the Sailing Office. The Pat Loseby Room is a multi-purpose space, the table being used for meetings of Club committees and management, so must be booked through Reception (up to three days in advance: 2832 2817).

From time to time, the Club has played matches against other clubs, the most recent being a three-way effort with ABC and HHYC in the excellent 3-table Hong Kong Club room last October. There was a home match against ABC on 18 March, and more are planned with other clubs. The three-way tournament at HK Club will take place twice a year. These are great social events where participation, not ability, is the aim.

In 1983, the Club’s new snooker table had an auspicious inauguration in the dedicated room located off the Bistro, when then World champion Steve Davis played an exhibition match on it. He was in Hong Kong with fellow professionals to play in the long-defunct Camus Masters tournament.

What we need now is more players; surely, in a club with 6,000 active members, there must be more than a few people who like to play this great game. The larger the pool of players, the easier to raise teams for matches, and the more playing partners for us either in evenings or daytime. Perhaps members may arrange internal competitions or a league; anything is possible. And, the more active we are, the more support we can expect from the Club. There are no formalities; just get in touch.

In 2020, snooker is not defunct, but it is not thriving; presently just a few members, mostly retired but keen, ply the green baize in its

The snooker convenor is Gordon Robinson. He will be happy to hear from anybody, beginner or maestro, at snookerconvenor@rhkyc.org.hk

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有見及此，為了保持本會衛生及各位的安全，我在此提醒大家需遵循常務委員會的指示；由3月17日起，所有會 員、訪客或其家庭成員曾離港外遊（澳門及台灣除外），於抵港後的14天內不准到訪及進入本會所有物業設施。

Feature | BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2020

BuyAssociation W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N | IM AGES: GU Y N O W EL L

52 boats enjoyed some beautiful sunshine and fresh air sailing in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour as they competed in the BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase on 29 February.

Organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the race forms part of the Club’s Top Dog Trophy Series which combines the season’s pursuit races to crown a winning yacht or ‘Top Dog’ for the year.

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HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2020 his event is held in honour of the Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (HKRNVR), a defense force originally formed by members of the Club. The trophy was gifted in memory of all HKRNVR amateur sailors who engaged in regular patrol duties around the waters of Hong Kong to help ensure its security.

With 6 to 8kts consistent easterly, Race Officer Brenda Davies opted for a Hung Hom start line and a course taking the fleet into Hong Kong’s Eastern Approaches using a club mark at Junk Bay as the windward mark before returning into the eastern end of Hong

Kong’s Victoria Harbour to satisfy the requirement of the HKRNVR deed of gift.

A succession of starts based on RHKATI ratings began with the Pandora fleet at 1400hrs and culminated oven an hour later with Big Boats Ambush then FreeFire. The later starters then pursued the slower fleets trying to overtake them by the target finish time of 1630hrs.

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Feature | BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2020 of the course. This portion of the course saw boats race between Dock Buoy and Gate buoy on continuous legs as 1630hrs approached.

remain strong in first and second place in the Top Dog Series overall ranking while Ruffian Victory 9 has climbed from fifth to third place.

This year, a numeral pennant system was introduced to help racers identify where they should finish. Once boats are into the final repeated loops of the course, it can be tricky to know at which point to stop racing. So when the course was shortened at the third rounding of Gate Buoy, in addition to the usual S (shorten course) flag, numeral pennant 3 was also flown by the finish boat. Those boats who understood the signal, finished and were first back to the Club, whilst others thought they perhaps should do an extra loop before cruising home.

Never could we have a successful event without our dedicated volunteers, a big thank you to the race management and safety teams of: Elizabeth Seymour-Jones, Jennifer Parks, Edoardo Tocco, Paul Kan, Brett Rohrsheim and Niclas Rydin.

Ruffian Victory 9 led for most of the race before being overtaken

by Dragon Dragonfly on the second Dock Buoy to Gate Buoy loop.

Dragonfly went on to take the win for the day, with Victory 9 coming in second over the line.

The BuyAssociation HKRNVR is the third race of the annual Top Dog Series which also includes the BuyAssociation Lipton Trophy and the Solaris Yacht Around the Island Race. With just the BuyAssociation Tomes Cup to go (25 April), Flying 15 Tchaikoffsky and Forty Forte

Top Ten for BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Dragonfly Victory 9 Wyuna GNU Zulf Tchaikoffsky Dynamite Elfje Mei Fei Forty Forte

59 515 25 262 1476 3981 1269 58 51 3990

Dragon Ruffian Dragon Impala Etchells Flying 15 Etchells Dragon Dragon Flying 15

Abraham Van Olphen Wan Kit Kot Max Springer Randy Yeung Fred Kinmonth Howard Williams Richard Allen Andreas Brechbuhl Ken Wong Peter Britten

16:28:29 16:29:04 16:32:19 16:32:35 16:32:56 16:33:06 16:33:10 16:33:18 16:33:19 16:33:39

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L to R: 1st Place – Dragonfly – Bram van Olphen; 2nd Place – Victory 9 – Kot Wan Kit; 3rd Place – Wyuna – Maximilian Springer

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Feature | Feature | BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2020

With thanks to our title sponsors BuyAssociation for their great continued support, especially in these testing times. Fun activations and always approachable, Buy Association are valued and popular sponsors at the RHKYC.

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boats over seven classes took part, with 55 women participating overall as helms and crew, coming together to join the celebration in recognition of women’s achievements worldwide.

Coastal fog around the harbour lifted early and with a light South to Southeast breeze and Race Officer Dave Norton elected to send the Class boats on Southerly grouped courses.

Dave said “...the day began slowly with under 6kts of breeze out of 150 degrees, dictating a one hour short race for the first race of the day.

The breeze eventually kicked in a bit more and the Race Committee saw the opportunity to mix things up a bit for the teams by setting a longer 10 mile course for some of the Classes, enabling everyone to finish around the same time at about 1600hrs. It’s always so pleasing to see so many teams turn out for this great women’s event – a great day out on the water celebrating International Women’s Day.” APRIL 2020 AHOY! |

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Feature | St. James’s Place Ladies Helm Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the St. James’s Place Ladies Helm Day was held on Sunday 8 March on the waters of Victoria Harbour. With the regular skippers taking a back seat for the day, the Club ran the Ladies Helm Day for the Class boats; Etchells, Dragons, Flying Fifteens, Ruffians, Pandoras and Impalas. Additionally, a selection of non-Class boats; a mixed division comprising of the Magic 25, J/80 and Flying Tiger classes joined and for the first time raced together under the ATI rating band.

Feature | St. James’s Place Ladies Helm Day

Sailing is one of the few sports where men and women can compete side by side across a wide range of classes, however due to strength requirements and weight demands, men usually dominate yacht racing, with the tendency for the men to be the skipper and take charge. This event encourages female sailors of all experience levels to take part, with no restrictions on the rest of the crew’s gender or in fact gender ratio – the only requirement being that the helm must be female.

Magic 25 owner Rachel Yip helmed Herman Wong’s Kiasu this year in the ATI Division.

Rachel agreed that men have the physical advantage in sailing, “Guys tend to be physically stronger and more powerful, more capable of doing faster tacks or gybes. In comparison female sailors are more attentive to details; they trim precisely, so it would be good to have

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a better balance of male and female crew on board to complement these traits.”

Teresa Poon from Ruffian Rainbow Chaser agreed women could be better at the helm since it involves less strength: “relatively speaking the job as helmsman is a less physical job, it is not a feat of strength, but rather a process of precision steering and decision making, so less of a gender difference.”

Dragon Kam Loong skipper Josephine Tse started sailing in dinghies, she said female sailors can compete equally : “as a small sized female sailor, I needed to practice hard for better timing during maneuvers, well timed and precise actions are far less labor intensive than dealing with fully powered mistimed situations. “However she agreed females deserve equal opportunity in sailing,

“no matter your age or gender, sailing is the kind of sport that makes you a better person, encouraging team work, teaching you how to work along with people from all cultural background or age to achieve a goals together.” Josephine would love to see more women joining sailing in the future.

With 43 women’s helms taking part, it was encouraging to also see overall more women participating as crew members this year.

While some of the yachts saw two females aboard including the skipper, the best turn out of the day belonged to Hilda Loong racing Ruffian Miss Piggy, her team comprising 4 women aboard.

In a display of racing at its best, the results summed up a great competitive day of close racing. Sailing a Magic 25 in the hotly

Panopae taking first place on count back.

In one of the wonderful achievement stories of the day, first time helm Chan Yuen Mei from Impala Taurus, took two race wins to capture the overall prize for the class, while also competing in the Ladies Helm Day for her first time.

Rosemary Merz, sailing with her husband as crew, showed great form racing Flying Fifteen Forty Forte to take first place over the

youngest helm of the day, Demelsa Williams on Tchaikoffsky who placed second overall in the Flying Fifteen Class. And laying down the challenge, Bonnie Cheng of Ruffian class Victory 9, was the only women’s helm to take the same class win outright, for two consecutive years in a row! The Etchells once again dominated with the largest participating class – 10 boats turning out for the event and saw Elise Kelly helming Gunga Din, lift the class prize for first place.

First row: ATI 2nd Place – Invictus – Wendy Yan; Dragon 1st Place – Elfie – Florence Kan; Etchells 1st Place – Gunga Din – Elise Kelly Second row: Etchells 2nd Place – Third row: Flying 15 2nd Place – Tchaikoffsky Meiham – Ida Cheung; Etchells 3rd Place – Diva Deux – Katie Lyons; Flying 15 1st Place – Forty Forte – Rosemary Merz Forth row: Ruffian 1st Place – Victory 9 – Bonnie Cheng; – Demelsa Williams; Impala 1st Place – Taurus – Yuen Mei Chan; Pandora 1st Place – Panopae – Connie Lee Ruffian 2nd Place – Hombre – Cathy Lam

The club would like to thank the fabulous Volunteers who ran the racing on the day: Dave Norton, Barry Truhol, Jozef Roels, Elizabeth Seymour-Jones, Eduardo Tocco , Victor Tsien and Ben Wainwright, along with the sponsors for their involvement in the event, particularly during the prizegiving party. Title Sponsors St. James’s Place and supporting sponsors Absolute, Beefeater Gin, Havana Club, Lillet, Mumm Champagne, Skin Laundry and Peroni. Their amazing support allows the event to get more exceptional every year and we look forward to seeing more women on the water in 2021.

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Feature | St. James’s Place Ladies Helm Day

contested ATI Class, Kit Tong of the highly successful team Phoenix, kept the wining momentum rolling for her team by placing first and second respectively in the day’s races, to give her the overall win for the division over her larger rivals. Taking two bullets over her fellow competitors, Florence Kan from Elfje took out the win for the Dragon Class, whilst in very tight racing, three of the Pandora class were locked in a battle for the win at four points each, with Connie Lee from

Starter’s Box UP C OMING E VENTS

Sailing

A to A Easter Offshore Race

9 and 10 April

BuyAssociation Tomes Cup

25 April

Nations’ Cup

26 April

Inter-Class Festival

9 and 10 May

Spring Regatta

16 and 17 May

St. James’s Place Sunset Series

Starts 5 June

A to A Easter Offshore Race

BuyAssociation Tomes cup The last of the season’s pursuit race will take place with BuyAssociation Tomes Cup on Saturday afternoon on 25 April. Once the results have been calculated we will be announcing the winner of the Top Dog Series 2019-2020 at the Tomes Cup prizegiving on the main lawn.

Originally, the Cup was donated by the Hong Kong Sugar Refiners in 1880 and was won on 1 April that year by Dora’s husband, Mr. William Howell Forbes sailing his boat Naomi. It then passed into the possession of the Forbes family whose family business of W.H. Russell and Company was a well-known Canton trading house founded in 1830 and subsequently found its way into the possession of the Tomes family.

COURTESY OF THE LATE FRANK HYDES

The A to A Easter Offshore Race is a replacement for the deferred 2020 Rolex China Sea Race. This 400nm race will take boats from Hong Kong to Pratas Reef, Pedro Blanco before finishing back in Hong Kong waters. The race is run under the auspices of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and the RHKYC Offshore Prescriptions. HKPN, IRC Racer 2 and 3 will be starting at 1400hrs on Thursday 9 April with the remaining boats starting at 1100hrs Friday 10 April just off Kellett Island, please do come down to the Club to wish them well on their offshore race.

HISTORY OF THE TOMES CUP This trophy has an interesting history. It was presented to the Club in 1969 by Mr. Alec Tomes whose father was one of the founders of Shewan Tomes and Co., a well-known local Hong Kong firm. The Cup was presented in the memory of Mrs. Dora Delano Forbes who was Mr. Tomes’ godmother and also an aunt of US President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

The Cup was renamed the Tomes Cup by Noel Croucher (1891-1980) who was a stalwart of the Club and served as Commodore from 1941 to 1949.

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Nations’ Cup Calling all nations, the ever popular Nation’s Cup will be held on Sunday 26 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!

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Inter Class Festival The 2020 Inter-Class Festival is a new team racing regatta to be contested by the classes which race regularly at RHKYC. The regatta will be contested by three boat teams sailing in Quest dinghies supplied by RHKYC. With racing taking place just in front of the RHKYC Middle Island clubhouse, the 2020 Inter-Class Festival will be an exciting spectacle for all.

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Spring Regatta The final regatta for the 2019-2020 season takes place in Victoria Harbour on 16 and 17 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.

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The ever popular summer St. James’s Place Sunset Series will kick off on Friday 5 June. 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 5 June for the first race.

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SAILING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CONTACTS

http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/SailTraining.aspx sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/RHKYCsharks

Youth Weekend Programme COURSE OPTIONS

OPTION 3 SATURDAY SUNDAY April: 25 April: 26 May: 2, 9, 16, 23 May: 3, 10, 17, 24

COURSE DATES Step 1

1330hrs to 1645hrs

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Step 2 Solo Step 3 Level 1 Level 2

1330hrs to 1645hrs 0915hrs to 1230hrs 0915hrs to 1230hrs 0915hrs to 1230hrs 0915hrs to 1645hrs

PM — AM AM —

— AM — — Full Day

RHKYC Lifejackets at Middle Island Members are welcome to borrow sail

SUNDAY April: 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 24 PM AM

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.

COURSE OPTIONS COURSE DATES Opti Explorers and Opti Adventurers Silver Squad and Youth Sailing Club

OPTION 3 SATURDAY April: 25 May: 2, 9, 16, 23 PM AM

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

EXPERIENCED SAILORS

PICO DINGHIES 11 to 18 yr olds

OPTIMIST DINGHIES 6 to 11yr olds

Youth Easter Holiday Courses

OTHER

Sailing

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 Noppakao Poonpat 2812 6255 Race Coach / Bosun Daniel Dolega 2812 6255 Race Coach / Bosun Maria Cantero 2812 6255

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COURSE TITLE Step 1 5 days 1330hrs to 1645hrs Step 2 5 days 1330hrs to 1645hrs Solo 5 days 0915hrs to 1230hrs Step 3 5 days 0915hrs to 1230hrs Step 4 5 days 0915hrs to 1230hrs Go Opti 5 Days 1330hrs to 1645hrs Beginners HKSF Level 1 5 days 0915hrs to 1230hrs HKSF Level 1 and 2 5 days 0915hrs to 1645hrs Go Sailing 5 days 0915hrs to 1645hrs Youth HKSF Level 3 5 days 0915hrs to 1645hrs High Performance Sailing 5 days 0915hrs to 1645hrs Assistant Instructor Course 3 days 0900hrs to 1630hrs

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CONTENT An introduction to Sailing with emphasis on enjoyment and familiarity.

AGE 6 to 10

Learning to control boat, sailing across the wind and how to tack and gybe.

6 to 10

Introduction to singlehanded sailing an Optimist using maneuvers and techniques learnt in step 2.

7 to 10

Learning to sail on all points of the wind. Tack and gybe. Applying the five essentials.

8 to 10

Improving boat handling skills and sailing knowledge.

Boat setup and racing experience.

An opportunity for Opti sailors to practice skills already learnt and build confidence on the water whilst taking part in fun and enjoyable activities both on and off the water.

Minimum requirement: Step 2.

An introduction to Sailing for those with no previous experience. A largely practical course that covers the HKSF Level 1 syllabus. Sailors should be a minimum 45kg of weight.

A complete learn to sail course for beginners who are at least 12 years old and min. 45kg or for novice sailors (sailors with HKSF L1/S3). This course will cover the syllabus of the HKSF Levels 1 and 2 and will enhance the skills of those sailors.

8 to 11

For practice after completing the Level 2 course. Practice the skills you have learnt as well as having fun. Sailing Pico, Feva or laser depending on your size and ability.

Minimum Requirement: HKSF L2 or Optimist Step 4 .

Improving boat handling techniques to handle moderate wind conditions.

Minimum requirements: HKSF Level 2 and 24 additional logged hours.

Introduction to sailing high-performance boats such as 420 or Vago Skiff.

Learning trapeze and spinnaker skills.

Minimum requirements: HKSF Level 3.

3 day course including a 1-day sailing skills assessment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a 1-day on job training day before passing.

Level 3 or equivalent required.

DATES

6 to 10 April OR 13 to 17 April

6 to 11

11 to 12

6 to 10 April

12 to 18

6 to 10 April OR 13 to 17 April

12 to 18

6 to 10 April

12 to 18

13 to 17 April

13 +

13 to 17 April

14+

8 to 10 April

Notice Board April Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on Instruction or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk COURSE TITLE

START DATE

PRACTICAL DATES

LANGUAGE

RE-SAIL

WEEKENDS COURSE 週末課程 18 April

All Saturdays

18, 25 April, 2, 15, 23 May

Cantonese 中文授課

Saturday 30 May

19 April

All Sundays

19, 26 April, 3, 16, 24 May

English

Saturday 30 May

Adult Beginners Course #7

6 June

All Saturdays

6, 13, 20, 27 June, 4 July

English

Saturday 11 July

Adult Beginners Course #8

7 June

All Sundays

7, 14, 21, 28 June, 5 July

English

Saturday 11 July

Adult Beginners Course #9

7 June

All Sundays

7, 14, 21, 28 June, 5 July

Cantonese 中文授課

Saturday 11 July

Sailing

Adult Beginners Course #5 Adult Beginners Course #6

WEEKDAYS COURSE 平日課程 Adult Beginners Course #13

Weekdays

27 April

27, 28, 29, 30 April, 1 May

English

Monday 4 May

Adult Beginners Course #14

13 May

Weekdays

13, 14, 15, 20, 21 May

English

Friday 22 May

Adult Beginners Course #15

3 June

Weekdays

3, 4, 5, 10, 11 June

English

Friday 12 June

SA IL T R A INING RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING

ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES/RACE TRAINING

These are practical powerboat handling courses.

Intro to Small Keelboat Course C2: 4 and 5 April Course C3: 30 April and 1 May

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses (inc. assessment) Option 7 PBL2 4 and 5 April Option 8 PBL2 11 and 12 April Option 9 PBL2 30 April and 1 May RYA Safety Boat Courses Option 3 SB 18 and 19 April Option 4 SB 13 and 14 June

Keelboat Crew Course Course C3: 11, 12 and 18 April Keelboat Skipper Course Course C1: 6, 7, 13, 14 June

ADULT BEGINNERS This 5 day practical course is taught in our RA Quest dinghies and follows.

Also open to the public.

HKSF Level 1 and 2 Option – As Above (Weekend) Option – As above (Weekday)

Keelboat Supervised Sailing Distance Sail: 19 April Skills Refresher: 2 May

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

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

GMDSS/DSC LONG RANGE RADIO OPERATOR COURSE

HKSF Level 3 Course: TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs) *in case one day is canceled due to bad weather

Course: Exams:

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

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) TBA (1830hrs to 2230hrs) Part B (Engineer) TBA (1830hrs to 2230hrs)

ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING 4 April 11 April 19 April 8 May 24 May

Skills Refresher Distance Sail Skills Refresher Skills Refresher Skills Refresher

5 April 12 April 24 April 16 May 29 May

Distance Sail Skills Refresher Skills Refresher Skills Refresher Skills Refresher

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

12 April Sunday – PM 19 April Sunday – PM 3 May Sunday – PM 31 May Sunday – PM 7 Jun Sunday – PM 14 Jun Sunday – PM 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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Rowing

Royal X celebrate with Bai Sun

DRAGON BOAT CONTACTS dragonboat@rhkyc.org.hk

W O RD S: J OA NNE RH Y S - J O NES | IM AGES: H A NN A MIIN A TA NNINEN

mild February days. This year, though there were clouds overhead, it was the cloud of the Coronavirus lingering that could potentially lead to scuppering the day on what was otherwise a very mild winter’s day.

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ith the start of the season comes the annual Royal X Dragon Boat Bai Sun ceremony to awaken the Dragons from their slumber. In most years it is the weather that can be cause of concern, will it be a freezing winters day or blessed with one of our more

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However, the team was not to be deterred and with a few extra health and safety measures in place there was a solid turn out for the ceremony. Kicking off was the sacrifice to the Dragons with our special guests Grace Leung from the General Committee and Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage who alongside our new Women’s Captain Nicola Kwan, Coach Lister Woo and the Men’s captain Gianni Aprea led the way for the rest of team and guests to show our respect in offering incense to the Dragons.

After making our sacrifices and showing respect it was time to awaken the Dragons by giving them their eyesight, taste and power through dotting of their eyes which was carried out by our Special guests and Captains. It was then the turn for this season’s new joiners and

the excited kids of paddlers to take part in the bowing of the alive Dragons with seasoned paddlers filling what spaces were left in the boats. This is when the entire crew paddle a short distance from the shore and then sprint towards it bowing to the onlookers onshore three times.

All that was left was to cut the pig and enjoy some beverages and each other’s company as new and old team members as well as family members got to know each other better.

With Hong Kong facing one challenge after another and given the current circumstances there remains uncertainty over which races will go ahead this season. Despite the lack of certainty around races training continues in earnest in the hope that there is some good fortune around the corner for Hong Kong. It is long overdue so hopefully there will be plenty of races in the coming months for Royal X to prove themselves once again before the Dragons are put back into their slumber.

VRC Series 2020

OUTRIGGER CONTACT outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk

W O RD S: JEREM Y YO UN G | IM AGES: J O HN M CL ENN A N

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ne of the key events to the Outrigger season is the VRC race series. This is a set of 10 races held early each month through the year with different themes and focus as the season changes. Each race has a long course and short course.

The season kicks off with Race 1 ‘Christmas Burn Off’ where we get to see what the competition looks like for the year.

This race was held in early January with little wind and quite warm conditions, and a course heading from VRC to Magazine Island and back.

From the total of 50 racers, there were 12 from RHKYC – in the race with 3rd and 4th in the Ladies OC1 and 4th, 5th ,6th, 8th in the Mens OC1. Our girls in the OC2 won their division and its great to see some of our ocean rowers joining.

Race 2 is always more fun since it’s around Valentine’s Day and is known as ‘Cupids Race’, the course this year representing a heart.

Paddlers are either the total catastrophe, DINKS, Hot dates, or Blind dates (lucky draw!).

Leading the charge for our ladies in the OC1 was Stephanie Tovoli Our ladies in 2nd, with a 4th, 7th and 8th.

In the men’s we had nine attendees it was a repeat of race 1 in the top 10 with 4th, 5th ,6th , and 8th, although more closely battled than race1.

Our coastal rowers were in force, with two ocean rower 2s and one ocean rower 4 making an appearance and the Ocean Rower 4 getting the fastest time of the day.

To finish it off we had our OC2 ladies, surf ski 1 and a racer on the short course.

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With 64 racers, 31 from RHKYC across OC1, OC2, OC6, SS 1, Ocean rowing 2, and Ocean rowing 4, it’s a big group with a lot of fun, and fortunately we had some wind to make it more exciting.

The next race is the Pray for Surf Kamanu Downwind from Shek o to VRC and we are sure we will have just as strong turn out from the OC section having some serious paddling fun together.

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4 double bedrooms, hot tub, sauna etc

SUMMER All details are on our website: knockoldcastle.com Please contact us on: knockoldcastle@gmail.com 5% discount to RHKYC members!

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ROWING AND PADDLE SPORTS TRAINING

Rowing

General Enquiries: rowing.manager@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0322 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb Rowing and Paddle Sports Assistant Manager Ellen Leung Head Rowing Coach Ben Rowe Rowing Coach Keith Cheung Rowing Coach Chris de Kock Paddle Sports Coach Melissa Davis http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/RowingSection.aspx www.facebook.com/RHKYCRowingSection/

Rowing Training 賽艇訓練 YOUTH ROWING (AGE 12 TO 18) COURSE TITLE

COURSE DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Youth Rowing Beginners Course #3

16, 17 May + two AM

Youth Rowing Beginners Course #4 青少年賽艇初級訓練班 #4

6, 7 June + two AM

Time: two introduction sessions (1000hrs to 1230hrs @ the weekend mentioned), followed by two bridging sessions (@ any two Youth Development Programme sessions) Content: Introduction session – Introduction to the sports and boathouse, basic techniques and safety guidelines Bridging session – Improving boat maneuver skills and experience crew boat rowing at Youth Development Programme Location: Middle Island

Easter Rowing Camp #1

7, 8, 9 April

Easter Rowing Camp #2

14, 15, 16 April

Youth Development Programme

Weekend AM and Weekday PM

Time: Weekend AM and Weekday PM Content: Improving boat maneuver skills and enjoying recreational rowing; Introduction to high-performance fine rowing boats, and preparation towards local and overseas races Location: Middle Island, Shek Mun Rowing Centre, and Kellett Island

Private Coaching

Any available time

Content: Tailored course with specific requirements, for complete beginner or intermediate or high-performance rower Time: two 90-mins sessions Class: 1-to-1 coaching, two students maximum

青少年賽艇初級訓練班 #3

復活節賽艇訓練營 #1

復活節賽艇訓練營 #2 青少年賽艇發展計劃

私人課程

Time: 1000hrs to 1300hrs Content: Providing interactive and fun environment to learn rowing and build confidence on the water Location: Middle Island

ADULT ROWING (AGE 18 OR ABOVE) COURSE TITLE

COURSE DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Adult Beginners Course #8

2, 3 May + two AM

Adult Beginners Course #9

23, 24 May + two AM

Adult Beginners Course #10

30, 31 May + two AM

Adult Beginners Course #11

13, 14 June + two AM

Adult Beginners Course #12

20, 21 June + two AM

Time: two introduction sessions (1000hrs to 1230hrs @ the weekend mentioned), followed by two bridging sessions (any two Adult Supervised Sessions) Content: Introduction session – Introduction to the sports and boathouse, basic techniques and safety guidelines Bridging session – Improving boat maneuver skills and experience crew boat rowing at the Adult Supervised Course session Location: Middle Island Class: 3 to 5 students per class

Adult Supervised Course

Thur, Sat and Sun

Time: Thur and Sat 1000hrs to 1200hrs and Sun 0800hrs to 1000hrs Content: A total of eight sessions for improving boat maneuver skills and fitness with self practice time under coach supervision Location: Middle Island

Adult Development Course

Weekday and Weekend

Content: Training with the RHKYC Rowing Squad, prepare towards local and overseas races and championships Location: Shek Mun Rowing Centre, Middle Island and Kellett Island

Private Coaching

Any available time

Time: two 90-mins sessions Content: Tailored course with specific requirements, for complete beginner or intermediate or high-performance rower Class: 1-to-1 coaching, two students maximum

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #8

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #9

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #10

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #11

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

The paddle sports ‘Taster’ sessions have encouraged a few people to come and try outrigger canoe paddling for the first time. The Club has OC1 and OC2 canoes which can be a great introduction to the awesome sport of outrigger canoeing. The 90 minute session includes a strong overview and focus on the fundamentals of the paddle stroke technique as well as safety.

SUP Stand up paddle board paddling is a popular outdoors activity suitable for all fitness levels. It can be low intensity or high intensity depending upon your own personal goals. But ultimately, SUP is a fantastic fun way to get out on the water and enjoy the scenic waters around Middle Island. SUP is also a great introduction to the world of paddle sports because the mechanics of the paddle stroke transfer in to both dragon boat and outrigger canoe paddling.

As usual, the outriggers have been up early and on the water before the sun rises every Tuesday and Thursday morning and then backing it up every Saturday with long endurance paddling. No one session can be called the same. The weather and climate has been changing weekly. Paddlers have endured diverse conditions ranging from single digit temperatures, strong north easterlies and one and a half metre swells out the back of Round Island to calm, warm sunny mornings.

Never a dull moment in paddling!

COURSES The next OC introduction courses will be on Thursday 26 March (KI 1900 to 2100) and Saturday 28 March (MI 1300hrs to 1700hrs); and Thursday 23 April (KI 1900hrs to 2100hrs) and Saturday 25 April (MI 1300hrs to 1700hrs). https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/

Dragon Boat Increased stroke count and high intensity interval training has been an important focus at training for the first quarter of this year.

Building solid base fitness levels for the entire team is the first goal.

Secondly, throw a tyre off the back of the boat and you are adding resistance in to the sets that becomes the perfect scenario for strength building. Despite many local Hong Kong and international dragon boat races being cancelled due to Covid 19, the team is not bowing down and continues to train on water and on land despite these challenges.

COURSES Dragon Boat Steering Clinic (TBC) https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/

Cross Training

– Towards a stronger paddler

SUP Basics (10yrs+); is an introductory course run by the paddle sports coach that will teach you the fundamentals of SUP paddling.

Topics such as the wind and water and it’s affects on paddling, turning the board, maintaining a straight course, balance and positioning, and coordination and control will be learnt and practiced. You will also gain an understanding of safety considerations whilst navigating the waterways around Middle Island. https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/

Many paddlers will know that one of the best things you can do to improve your performance on the water is by further developing your skills such as fitness, strength, flexibility and endurance in a variety of different sports and activities on or off the water. High intensity workouts such as concept 2 rowing machine sessions as part of a cross training regime has the potential to give paddlers ‘an edge’ over the competition.

RowFit is a great new fitness concept developed and run by RHKYC Rowing Coaches at Kellett. The rowing ergo offers a wider range of movement patterns; RHKYC Head Coach Ben Rowe says, ‘’it also adds good variety to your training programme and builds robustness!’’ Row Fit is an intensive 45 minute blast combining the whole body workout of the rowing machine with core and weight training intervals. There will be music, experienced coaches on hand and large doses of adrenalin.

For more information on any of the above please contact rowing.manager@rhkyc.org.hk APRIL 2020 AHOY! |

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Rowing

Paddle Sports

Outrigger Canoe

Ship Shop

SAIL RACING Salinity Sweater with RHKYC Logo

SAIL RACING Salinity Cap

$730

Salinity Sweater made in 100% cotton loose terry, heavy washed look.

Sail Racing woven bloc logo label at chest and inverted tonal print at sleeve. Bottom and sleeve hem in folded shell fabric. With RHKYC logo.

Marine

Salinity Cap made in 100% cotton twill.

Adjustable metal buckle with engraved bloc logo and detail stitches at brim. Sail Racing woven bloc logo label at front panel.

$280

SAIL RACING Salinity Polo with RHKYC Logo Salinity Polo made in 100% cotton and Garment Dyed. A special dyeing and washing process gives every garment its individual character Flat knit collar with fishbone structure at edge. Sail Racing bloc logo woven label at chest. Tonal Sail Racing inverted prints at sleeves. Striped neck tape at back. With RHKYC logo.

$490

MUSTO Isochron Packable Jacket A lightweight 2-way stretch construction. A stylish utilitarian design.

Never get caught short by the rain in the Isochron BR1 Packable Jacket. Its fully seam-taped construction ensures superior waterproof protection. It can be packed away into its own pocket, ready for downpours. Musto’s incredible BR1 standard ensures breathable and waterproof protection to an exceptional standard.

$1,590

PELAGIC 10 oz. Insulated Lowball Tumbler Hot coffee for the morning ride out to the grounds, ice-cold celebratory beverage on the ride back to the dock – the new PELAGIC Lowball Tumbler believes in getting you there with whatever you’re sipping at the perfect temperature. Along with the stainless steel, double-walled, vacuum-sealed body, the copperplated inner core ensures that your ice will stay frozen and your drink will stay strong Note: Hand Wash Only.

$180

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Airhead Xcelerator 2 – Person Towable

OAKLEY Split Shot Polarized Sunglasses

TubeA favorite for all ages, the Airhead Xcelerator is not only something the big kids can enjoy but a great way to allow young kids to experience the thrill of being towed. Large enough to carry 2 adults or 3 small kids, you’ll find this versatile and universal rider is the perfect tube to entertain all ages. Sit back, relax, and ride that water! The durable 30 gauge RF welded PVC bladder is partially wrapped in double-stitched 840-denier nylon. A heavy-duty Kwik-Connect provides easy hook-ups and patented Speed Safety Valves for fast easy inflating and deflating.

89 in. x 59.5 in. (deflated).

The ultimate eyewear for the waterman, this hat-compatible, high wrap frame with a detachable leash gives you a wide view of the world that’s designed to block glare. Prizm™ Polarized features the maximized contrast and enhanced visibility of Prizm™ with the glare filtering benefits of Oakley HDPolarized.

Marine

$2,250

$2,200

SKYWATCH Meteos At sea, in the mountains, on a walk or on an expedition, the Skywatch Meteos is there to instantly tell you the temperature or the real temperature felt by your body when the wind blows.

OCEAN SAFETY Kru XF Automatic Lifejacket A versatile and lightweight lifejacket that is ISO approved, AIS ready and features Wave Barrier technology, the Ocean Safety Kru XF is ideal for coastal sailing & general watersports.

$880

Skywatch Meteos is an anemometer-thermometer which accurately measures the force of the wind regardless of its direction. Skywatch Meteos is powered by two replaceable LR6 batteries. The display is made to the tenth of a unit up to 99.9, then to the unit. A thread under the device allows it to be attached to a photo tripod.

Measurement of the perceived temperature: As you know, low temperatures are dangerous for the human body. But do you know that the wind strongly influences the actual temperatures felt by your body? Everywhere you go, the Skywatch Meteos instantly gives you the temperature felt by your body and prevents you from getting frostbite and hypothermia.

Calculation: The perceived temperature is calculated taking into account the air temperature and the wind speed. In the event of wind, it gives an indication of the heat loss if the temperature is below 37°C and of the heat increase if the temperature is above 37°C.

$822

Call David in the Ship Shop on

2239 0336 or email shipshop@rhkyc.org.hk APRIL 2020 AHOY! |

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New Marine Department regulations for use of a mooring Marine

he Marine department has introduced new regulations for the use of private moorings. The changes will affect members who have their own private mooring and members who are allocated Club moorings. These affect all newly laid moorings, from 22 of June 2018, and existing moorings that are subject to a change of vessel size. This will include all our moorings in Causeway Bay Our other moorings will also be affected as well.

1. The main change in the regulations is that permission will only be given for newly laid moorings (new moorings) and existing moorings that are subject to a change of vessel size (altered moorings) in that the permission to use the private mooring will only be granted for a period of three years. After this time the mooring must be re-applied for by the user or the Club. If the mooring user has not accumulated any penalty points (see next paragraph) this permission will be granted for another three years.

2. Another change is that a system of penalty points will be introduced for new moorings or altered moorings. Points will be given for the following infringements of the mooring use, classed as minor irregularity, major irregularity and unsettled payment of the mooring account.

Minor irregularities include the following: • the private mooring is not properly maintained, e.g. deformation, swelled, holed; • the private mooring has its mooring number obliterated/ defaced; and • the private mooring has other attachment other than those specified in the Conditions.

Major Irregularities: • the private mooring is out of the approved position; • the private mooring is submerged; • the private mooring is missing; • the private mooring is secured more than the number of vessel allowed to be moored, and • the private mooring is moored with a vessel exceeding the specified maximum dimensions.

For minor irregularities the following notices will be issued: • Improvement notice. 1 point incurred.

• Important notice. 3 points incurred.

• Final notice. 5 points incurred.

For major irregularities the following notices will be issued: • Important notice. 3 points incurred.

• Final notice. 5 points incurred.

If the situation is not rectified then a De-registration Notice will be issued. This incurs 10 points. This gives a total of 19 points for minor irregularities and 18 points for major irregularities. If a mooring holder has 16 points or above the permission to have the mooring will be cancelled.

3. The will also be points deducted for non payment of the mooring invoice after the 14 days payment period.

• Issue a reminder notice. 1 point incurred.

• Issue important notice. 3 points incurred.

• Issue final notice. 5 points incurred.

• Finally if the invoice is still not paid there will be a De-registration Notice issued.

(For individual mooring holders the payment invoice is sent every three months. For Clubs the invoice is send every month and we at RHKYC arrange payment on receipt of the invoice.)

4. An inspection of the mooring will be undertaken when an application to renew the permission for a further three years is applied for. Should there be irregularities with the mooring the irregularity point score will be added to any points already accumulated. Should this come to a total of 16 or above then permission will not be given for the application.

5. It should be noted that points from non payment and points from irregularities will be cumulative.

6. Existing moorings will not be subject to the points system but however will be subject to penalties as follows: Meanwhile, for any permission which is not subject to the Points System, to enhance the transparency of MD’s enforcement action against irregularities or breaches of conditions, MD will, with effect from 22 June 2018, follow the enforcement protocol (with no point accrual) as follows: (a) if any minor irregularity is found, MD will issue an Improvement Notice. If the irregularity is not rectified, MD will then issue an Important Notice, then a Final Notice, and eventually a De-registration Notice (at which point the permission will be cancelled); (b) if any major irregularity is found, MD will issue an Important Notice, and then a Final Notice, and eventually a De-registration Notice (at which point the permission will be cancelled); and (c) if the PM owner has failed to pay the PM fees, MD will first issue a Reminder Notice for Overdue Payment, then an Important Notice for Overdue Payment, then a Final Notice for Overdue Payment and eventually a De-registration Notice (at which point the permission will be cancelled).

The new mooring regulations will affect the Club and members in several ways. All the mooring contract with members will have to be renewed to incorporate the new time limit on the mooring being allowed to be laid. Whilst the compliance of most of the new regulations will be the responsibility of the Club members will be required to refrain for allowing another vessel to use their mooring without the clearance of the club’s marine office.

Members will also not be allowed to have more than one vessel on the mooring.

Full details can be found at: https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/forms/pdf/private_mooring_ps.pdf

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“Unleash Your Creativity” Series for Children EVENT

DATE

TIME

VENUE

Decorating Your Easter Sat 4 April Egg Cookie Workshop Mother’s Day Gift Sat 9 May Making Workshop Father’s Day Gift Making Workshop Art Jam with DIY Paint Brushes Using Recycled Materials

1030hrs to 1130hrs Tomes Room, Kellett Island 1030hrs to 1130hrs Meeting Room 2, Annex New Wing, Kellett Island Sat 6 June 1030hrs to 1130hrs Meeting Room 2, Annex New Wing, Kellett Island Sat 20 June 1030hrs to 1130hrs Meeting Room 2, Annex New Wing, Kellett Island

Events | Promotions

It’s time to unleash your little Picasso’s creativity! With only $80, each child can join any one of the workshops below and bring home a masterpiece. Guests are welcome to join with a member. Minimum 10 participants (5 to 10yrs) per workshop.

Please book online.

Highlights for Junior Members!

A series of promotions for all our Junior Members are available now! With 10 special offers covering F&B outlets, Club events and Banquet, you will definitely find at least one which is good for family or friends gathering at the Club.

Club Events • $200 discount for any wine dinner (excluding Kellett Wine Society wine dinners) until 30 September 2020 • $200 discount for European White Asparagus Season Opening Wine Dinner on 9 April plus one complimentary drink at Main Deck after the event • Music Quiz Night in the Sports Bar and Bowling at $298/person including drinks and snacks (event details to be announced on e-news and webpage) • Complimentary Brunch/lunch for each Junior Member when bringing his/her parent(s) to the Compass Room/Bistro on the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

Banquet All Junior Members who book on any wedding function (with a minimum of 75 persons) can enjoy: • One $5, 000 F&B voucher to be spent on a single occasion (voucher valid for 6 months from the date of issue) • One bottle of selected Champagne (value at $360/bottle) • Complimentary Brunch for two persons in the Compass Room or Bistro (value up to $1,116 for 2 persons) • One full ticket of Regatta Ball 2020 or 2021 (value at $1,850/person) Total value: $8,326

S R E F F O L A I C E P S

F&B Outlets (for Junior Members Only) TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Compass Room Sports Bar and Bowling Rooftop

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

DJ Night • One bucket of Heineken bottles (or other selected beer by the Club) at $175 • BUY 2 GET 1 FREE on all regular spirits • Special A La Carte menu at great value

Complimentary Seafood Brunch for each Junior Member when bringing a minimum of three guests

Complimentary Seafood Brunch for each Junior Member when bringing a minimum of three guests

Special A La Carte Special A La Carte menu at great value menu at great value

Main Deck

Bistro

MONDAY

$200 discount for any wine dinners (excluding Kellett Wine Society wine dinners) until 30 September 2020 Junior Members Night • Bucket of Heineken bottles (or other selected beer by the Club) at $175 • Bowling fee at 50% off from 2000hrs onwards • Special A La Carte menu at great value $200 discount for European White Asparagus Season Opening Wine Dinner on 9 April plus one complimentary drink at Main Deck after the event APRIL 2020 AHOY! |

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Nations’ Cup Kellett Island | Sunday 26 April Mark your dairy and get your national custome ready for our Nations’ Cup! More details will be given on our website and don’t forget to book online to save the seats for your children and guests.

Events | Promotions

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

Middle Island Knot Tying Class for Children

Let’s get some fresh air out at the Middle Island with your family and friends! Free to all members and their guests, maximum 4 guests per account. All our popular activities, including dragon boat, joy rides, a parent/child dingy race, outriggers, sandcastle building, face painting, the pirate’s treasure hunt and more will be there for you. Details will be kept updated on our website and don’t forget to book online!

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Middle Island was an exciting destination for 15 young children on Wednesday 4 March. Middle Island Sub-Committee and Family Panel Sub-Committee co-hosted a Knot Tying Class for young children at Middle Island, providing an opportunity for the them to learn some basic knot tying skills, see them in use on boats. Families also took the opportunity to stay for dinner afterwards and to enjoy a fantastic evening outdoors. The co-hosting committees will continue to explore ideas for children and adults alike, and if you have any good ideas, please reach out to us! In the mean time, come visit Middle Island to enjoy the great outdoors.

González Byass Sherry Wine Dinner Gun Room | Thursday 16 April

Events | Promotions

PRE-DINNER TASTING Amuse-bouche Thai Fish Cones with Sardines Vine Cherry Tomato Salad with Spraying Orange Oil Vilarnau Brut Reserva DO Cava N.V.

It was 1835 when a youthful Manuel María González Ángel embarked on a long career in the world of wine. An international legend that was bolstered by the sending of the first bottles of Tío Pepe to the United Kingdom, when Manuel María sent a letter to with the recommendation of selling an “exceptionally pale” wine. The successful uptake of the wine marked the start of exports promotion.

Tradition, innovation, sustainability, and the search for excellence are his legacy. Today, the 5th generation is still run it as a family business and spread the passion for wine to more than 100 countries all over the world. * This is an exclusive wine dinner in the Gun Room with maximum 24 seats on a sharing long table.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $688 per member and $788 per non-member

Junior membership holders enjoy a further

$200 discount off *

Special price $588 per person for

Kellett Wine Society members and guests Speaker Mr Jong Hyun Kim – Gonzalez Byass Winery Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

MENU AND WINES Blue Crab Meat Cannelloni, Almond Powder, Green Apple Dip González Byass, Tio Pepe Fino ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Goose Liver, Carrot and Citrus Emulsion González Byass, Apóstoles, Palo Cortado VORS Muy Viejo ❧ ❧ ❧ Quail stuffed with Wild Blueberries, Hazelnut Crusted, Natural Jus González Byass, Del Duque, Amontillado VORS Muy Viejo ❧ ❧ ❧ Sousvide Wagyu Rump, Baby White Turnip, Roast Squash Muscat M González Byass, Finest Dry Palo Cortado Añada 1991 (En Rama) ❧ ❧ ❧ Cherry Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Macaroon González Byass, Noe, Pedro Ximenez VORS Muy Viejo ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Green Asparagus Cannelloni, Almond Powder, Green Apple Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Sautéed Brown Mushrooms, Carrot and Citrus Emulsion ❧ ❧ ❧ Zucchini Flower stuffed with Goat’s Cheese, Hazelnut Crusted ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Beyond Patty, Baby White Turnip, Roast Squash Muscat ❧ ❧ ❧ Cherry Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Macaroon ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Wine of the Month Beni di Batasiolo Granée Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG 2017 – Piedmont, Italy Clear straw-yellow color with greenish reflections, limpid and brilliant. Fresh and flowery to the nose, of good intensity and persistence. In the mouth it is dry, pleasantly fresh and long-lasting. The final sensation that reminds almonds is typical of the denomination. [Suggested food pairing: appetisers, pasta and delicate risotto, dishes based on greens, seafood and white meat main dishes] $298 per bottle.

Beni di Batasiolo Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2018 – Piedmont, Italy A wine of intense ruby red color, more or less, and with garnet according to aging. The nose shows intense and delicate aromas of ripe fruit that evolve into spicy notes with subtle floral nuances. Full-bodied, tannic and pleasantly cool on palate. Good intensity and persistence. [Suggested food pairing: white and red meats, pasta dishes, risotto and mediumaged cheeses] $308 per bottle.

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European White Asparagus Season Opening Wine Dinner Rooftop | Thursday 9 April

Events | Promotions Indulge in a delectable European White Asparagus set dinner to mark the start of the asparagus season. Enjoy the dining experience under the stars and the unrivalled harbour view with your loved one, family and friends, book your own table now at the spaciously open-air Rooftop munching the white gold. A complimentary drink is given to extend the chilling night at Main Deck for enjoying the returned Live Band after dinner.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $588 per member and $688 per non member

Junior membership holders enjoy a further

$200 discount off * Speaker Mr Edgard Kappelhoff-Lancon Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

WINE DINNER Live Station White Asparagus with Chive Dressing (Vegetarian) Grilled Green Asparagus Rolled in Bacon White Asparagus with Clarified Butter mixed with Hard-boiled Egg Yolk and Nutmeg Fresh Sliced Ham Pre-dinner Tasting Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Menu and Wines White Asparagus, 63°C-poached Egg, French Blue Prawns, Tarragon Cream Cheese Dip Sauce Weingut Schätzel Riesling Trocken 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Asparagus Cream Soup, Chorizo Flakes Singlefile Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ White Asparagus, Grilled Veal Loin and Langoustine, Black Truffle Mashed Idaho Potato Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy, Sancerre Terre de Maimbray 2018 Long Meadow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Asparagus Ice-cream with Cinnamon Lollipop Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU White Asparagus, 63°C-poached Egg, Deep-fried Brie Cheese, Tarragon Cream Cheese Dip Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Asparagus Cream Soup, Vegan Chicken ❧ ❧ ❧ White Asparagus, Truffle Risotto ❧ ❧ ❧ Asparagus Ice-cream with Cinnamon Lollipop ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

White Asparagus Promotion Menu Compass Room | 10 April to 31 May A P PE TISERS

M AIN C O URSE S

White Asparagus, Balik Salmon, Red Onion and Caper Relish

White Asparagus, Slow-cooked French Seabass Fillet, Vegan Pesto

White Asparagus, Ibérico de Bellota, Crispy Garlic Hollandaise Sauce

White Asparagus, Sautéed French Blue Prawns

White Asparagus, 63°C-poached Egg, Parsley Potatoes, Hollandaise Sauce

White Asparagus, Kobe Beef Tenderloin, Light Morel Cream Sauce White Asparagus Risotto, Black Truffles, Chives

White Asparagus (500gram), Brown Butter Sauce

Wine Box Set of the Month ‘Get the Deal!’

Budgeted bottles are now available for daily drinks at super value! v Viña Tarapacá Reserva Merlot 2018 – Central Valley, Chile v Bidoli Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave 2018 – Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy v Spier Signature Chenin Blanc 2019 – Western Cape, South Africa v gift box packaging Available at $888 per set.

Special offer of buy 2 get 1 free is now available, act fact!

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

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Bordeaux Right Bank Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 23 April

Events | Promotions

Bordeaux enjoys the distinction of being the largest AOC vineyard of France, and this can be attributed to its great diversity of high-quality terroirs. The broad range of wines that it produces will satisfy every wine lover for every occasion, while offering a wide price range.

While all Bordeaux wines are blends, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the dominant grape varieties, in the Right Bank. The unique combination of soil types and grape varieties are a large part of what has helped make the wines from Right Bank of Bordeaux so famous, as well as sought after all over the world. This includes the best Right Bank Bordeaux wine producers from the most important Bordeaux wine producing appellations of the Right Bank: Pomerol and Saint Emilion.

The Right Bank vineyards are often closer to an average of 5 hectares in size. There are a few, stunning, massive, architecturally, stunning chateau in the Right Bank, but you can find more family homes and smaller, classic chateaux.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $698 per member and $798 per non-member

Junior membership holders enjoy a further

$200 discount off *

Special price $598 per person for

Kellett Wine Society members and guests Speaker TBC Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

PRE-DINNER TASTING Champagne Henri Giraud Esprit Nature N.V. MENU AND WINES Conpoy, Potato and Mushroom in Filo Pastry, Calamelised Fig Purée Château La Fleur de Jaugue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2012 ❧ ❧ ❧ Ibérico de Bellota, Orzo and Grilled Eggplant, Black Olive Crumble Château Beauséjour de Bonalgue 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ NZ Venison Carpaccio, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Blackcurrant, Spicy Garlic Aioli Esprit de Clocher Pomerol 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Lamb Chop, Cabbage and Ratatouille, Red Onion Compote, White Truffle Sauce Clos du Clocher 2004 ❧ ❧ ❧ Almond Tart ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Artichoke, Potato and Mushroom in Filo Pastry, Calamelised Fig Purée ❧ ❧ ❧ White Asparagus, Orzo and Grilled Eggplant, Black Olive Crumble ❧ ❧ ❧ Vine Tomato and Avocado Carpaccio, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Green Peas, Spicy Garlic Aioli ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Meat, Cabbage and Ratatouille, Red Onion Compote, White Truffle Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Almond Tart ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

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Nations’ Cup Sunday 26 April

A Fantastic Day out for Family and Friends!

Regular Bye Laws apply: please note a maximum of 11 guests per account may be invited and please note no guests at the pool or the gym

Bistro

1200hrs to 1430hrs

Sunday Family Brunch at $348 per adult, $244 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $174 per child at aged 5 to 8 years with complimentary drinks and entertainment inclusive.

No reservation required, seats are available on first-come-first-serve basis.

Regatta Room

1130hrs to 1430hrs

Dim Sum Brunch with entertainment at $198 per adult, $139 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $99 per child at aged 5 to 8 years, tea inclusive.

For reservations, please email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk.

1500hrs to 1630hrs

Free Dim Sum and Pizza Cooking Class for children aged 5 to 12. (30 spaces available)

Compass Room

Email social@rhkyc.org.hk to book a place.

1200hrs to 1500hrs

Seafood Brunch with Bubbles is available at $558 per adult (Champagne option), $458 per adult (Prosecco option), $320 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $229 per child at aged 5 to 8 years

1900hrs to 2300hrs

Enjoy special offer on the day – come 4 people and pay for 3!

For reservations, please email compassroom@rhkyc.org.hk

Poolside

Free selected ice cream for everyone under the age of 16!

First come first served, maximum 45 minutes per lane.

Sports Bar and Bowling Main Deck and Main Bar Rooftop

Events | Promotions

Free cotton candy and ice cream for children under the age of 16!

Dim Sum and Pizza cooking classes for children!

Please note no guest parking before 1800hrs

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All day free of charge bowling, billards, sjoel game, foosball, darts.

0800hrs to 1800hrs

Selected beers at only $35.

1200hrs to 2000hrs

Free cotton candy and free selected ice cream for everyone under the age of 16 until it runs out.

Snacks from around the world.

1400hrs to 1800hrs

Live DJ

1800hrs

Nations’ Cup Prizegiving.

1800hrs to 2230hrs

Selected wine, beers, prosecco at only $35.

1800hrs to 2100hrs

Food items at only $45 per plate/bowl.

1900hrs to 2200hrs

5-piece live dance cover band!

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Enjoy the live band at the Rooftop and check-in the last stop of the fun-filled day.

Live Band returning to the Main Deck Events | Promotions

Open air with spacious seating for a night of music.

After the long winter vacation, the live band is now returning to the Main Deck on every Thursday from 9 April. Featuring Wendy Robin, the live band starts from 1900hrs and play until 2300hrs. Get a drink to start a chill night with friends.

No reservation required.

Resident DJ, The Anello stays at the Main Deck every Friday.

For enquiries, please call the Main Deck and Main Bar on 2239 0367.

Bistro offerings On Mondays and Tuesdays, a super valued 3-course set dinner menu is now available at $168 per set instead of buffet dinner. Choices are available for the appetisers/ soup, main course and dessert with menus on rotating basis.

No reservation required.

For enquiries, please call the Bistro on 2239 0348.

Seafood Pasta Promotion Bistro | 1 to 30 April *with selected items available at the Middle Island and Shelter Cove v Calamarata with Shrimp, Thai Style 泰式蝦中卷意大利粉

v Char-grilled Hokkaido Octopus, Squid Ink Tagliatelle, Yellow and Red Vine Cherry Tomatoes 炭燒北海道八爪魚、扁意大利粉、車厘茄 v Vegan Spaghetti with Carrot and Zucchini, Asparagus and Button Mushrooms, Vegan Pesto 甘筍意大利青瓜蘆筍及蘑菇意大利粉、素青醬 v Tagliolini with Langoustine, Spinach, Olive and Herbs 小龍蝦菠菜幼扁意大利粉

v Pan-fried Canadian Scallops, Truffle Ravioli, Light Mushroom Cream Sauce 煎加拿大帶子、松露意大利雲吞、淡蘑菇忌廉汁 v Strozzapreti with Boston Lobster, Crustacean Sauce 波士頓龍蝦短捲意大利粉、海鮮汁

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Easter Week Activities The club has prepared you a series of events for Easter Fun from Friday to Sunday.

Sure there is one best suit for your plan of the holiday.

Events | Promotions

Good Friday Brunch Middle Island | Friday 10 April 1200hrs to 1500hrs Enjoy a relaxing buffet brunch at the Middle Island with unlimited delicacies. It’s time for the children to play on the grass under the sun whilst you enjoy the magnificent surrounds of the south side. $388 per adult, $272 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $194 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

Optional free-flow Champagne package at $175 per person available.

Easter Sunday Family Brunch Bistro | Sunday 12 April 1200hrs to 1500hrs

NEW Special Wine Bound 50/50 Wine Tasting Buffet Lunch Regatta Room | Saturday 11 April 1200hrs to 1500hrs Join the wine tasting of 50 different wines from all over the world, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA and South Africa with the lunch buffet included. Selected 10 bottles will be available for ordering at super valued priced for participants. $428 per person.

Join now and create your own wine-pairing selection.

Easter Seafood Brunch Compass Room | Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 April | 1200hrs to 1500hrs Fancy a list of seafood? Compass Room is sure the right choice serving you the tempting seafood from oysters, whelks, sashimi and sushi and more…

Here comes to the main event day. Take the Sunday Family Brunch in the Bistro with unlimited serving of food and join the activities including balloon twisting, face painting and the most-loved egg hunts! $428 per adult, $300 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $214 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

$588 per adult (Champagne option), $488 per adult (Prosecco option) $348 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $258 per child at aged 5 to 8 years

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

Compass Room offerings From Mondays to Fridays, Compass Room is now offering a lunch promotion with only $148 for a 3-course set lunch and $198 for a 4-course set lunch. Reserve now to enjoy this $50 discounted promotion whilst a glass of welcome Prosecco is given complimentary.

The Saturday Seafood Brunch with Bubbles is now extended to Sundays.

On Sundays, enjoy the special offer in April of pay 3 for 4.

Steakhouse: ‘The Gun Room’

Start daily from 20 April during dinner period.

The Gun Room is now turned into a mini premium Steakhouse for all the meat lovers with classic offerings including table cooking and gueridon service. A different set of steak menu is now available in the room with a list of meat lover favourites, including Beef Mignon, Porterhouse, Rib Eye Cap... Season your steak to perfection and choose your favourite salt and pepper from a selection of twenty each while cut your steak with your preferred steak knife. Check with our service team for the menus and indicate your preference upon arrival.

For reservations, please call 2239 0374 or email compassroom@rhkyc.org.hk

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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 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 Raymond Ng 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

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr David Ian Bondi Ms Chau Ka Yan Karen Ms Jessica Lisa Zuch Mr & Mrs Wong Chinwo Justin FULL MEMBERS Mr Alexander D M Johnston Ms Lee Bo Ram CADET MEMBERS Adam Henry John Chapman Ip Tsz Mong Jonathan Leung Pui Shan Angie Lui Tsz Fai Ryan Lui Tsz Ho Shawn Rose Elizabeth Richards Penny Ellen Robinson Rebecca Mae Wilson INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Mr Chan Garwin Yen Mr Cheng Ho Wai Owen Mr Chung Yiu Lung Johnny Ms Ho Ka Chun Mr Jess Andrew Knebel Mr Lo Shu Long Edmond Mr Henry Benjamin Anthony Wainwright CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Cheung Sum Sam FTLife Insurance Company Limited Chief Financial Officer

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ABSENT MEMBERS Mr Matthew William Jonathan Cooke Mr Anthony Howard Day Mr Lai Chun Yin Julian Mr Lau Wai Hang Miss Jasmine Deborah Shum Mr Robert Charles Stanley Mr & Mrs Giles James Brennand Mr & Mrs Robert Alexander Child Mr & Mrs Wayne R J Crossley Mr & Mrs Wong Siu Hung John Emily Louise Keg Flavian B G Masdebrieu

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 Josephine Cheng dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Bo Lee 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 Amanda Chen sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class Jono Rankine ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

RESIGNATION Ms Chau Lai Kun Judy Mr & Mrs Peter William Jeffery Mr & Mrs Dominique Marie Paul Richard Mr & Mrs John Mark Sellier Mr & Mrs Yao CJ Quanhao Emma Bagnall Harry Nicholas Eric Bradstreet Chan Tze Yan Christie Paul Cohen-Addad Tosca Marie Cohen-Addad Onni Nicholas Karanko Louis Jacques Emile Kerzreho Abheet Singh Mander Gabrielle Lily Stubbings Tong Wai Lam Vivian

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club I just wanted to give my recommendation for the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club.

I visited in December and was warmly welcomed. I arrived on a regatta day and I was offered to be fixed up for a sail. I had to decline as I had my granddaughters with me, and needed to look after them.

A small club compared to HK, but cosy, friendly and fully operational. The food is plentiful and good, and very important for Dubai they have a liquor licence!

Cheers – Jeremy M Barr B310J

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

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

www.rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/rhkyc www.facebook.com/rhkycrowingsection www.facebook.com/rhkycevents www.facebook/rhkycsharks www.twitter.com/rhkyc

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Obituary Club Lines

Henry James Kaye, 83 years of age, passed away peacefully on 7 March 2020 in Phuket, Thailand. A larger than life, spectacular and one-of-a-kind character, Henry lived life to the fullest. A hero during the Malayan Emergency, a teatrader in Sri Lanka, a watch salesman in Switzerland and an entrepreneur in Hong Kong and Thailand, Henry was one of the world’s true adventurers and raconteurs. A legendary member of the sailing community, Henry won titles across the globe, captained the Hong Kong Olympic Yachting Team in 1968, promoted yacht racing across Asia and was a stalwart member of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. He sailed his last race at 81 years old, and even then had no intention of stopping.

We will remember Henry as one of life’s originals. Always the first to help those less fortunate, he was a pillar of forthright honesty, selflessness and good (at times outrageous) humour. He is a true friend and inspiration to countless people around the world.

An exceptional and much-loved father, husband, grandfather, brother and uncle, Henry is survived by his three children Stella Whiffin, Martin Kaye and Anna Kaye, his ex-wives Janet Kaye and Maria Kaye, son-in-law Sam Whiffin, his grandchildren Natasha, Samantha, Francesca and Max Whiffin, his sister Carole Seigne and his nephews and niece John, Michael, Patrick, Timothy and Jane Seigne. Henry has left an enormous void in our lives, and will never be forgotten. In his memory, we vow to live life as Henry would – with a spring in our steps and a twinkle in our eyes.

Henry was Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Vice Commodore 19861988, Rear Commodore (Sailing) 1984-1986, and also served on General Committee (1984-1988), Sailing Committee (1984-1986), Balloting Committee (1984-1988) and also the China Sea Race Committee (1986).

Amendment of Bye-Laws General Committee approved the following new Bye-Law which comes into force as of 21 February 2020: 4.23 Promotion of Good Hygiene

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The General Committee may from time to time issue policies and rules to protect the health of members, staff and guests.

Such policies and rules will be notified to members within such appropriate timeframe as the General Committee thinks fit. In particular the General Committee may direct that temperature checks be conducted by the Club’s Staff or its security guards of all those seeking to enter the Club’s premises. In that event the security guards will be instructed to refuse entry to any Members, Staff or Guests whose temperature is abnormal or who fail to cooperate when a request is made to check their temperature. Instances of non co-operation will be referred to the General Committee and if necessary disciplinary action may be taken.

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