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from Ahoy! December 2022

Club Directory

Obituary

Anthony Francis Hill (Clem)

passed away in Hong Kong on 26 September 2022 at the age of 73. Clem was an integral part of the Club for the best part of 40 years, racing in the Etchells fleet and participating in numerous offshore yachting events as part of the ‘Mandrake’ team. He was Honorary Secretary of the Club and on the Balloting Committee from 1992 to 1996. Clem was a single child and spent his formative years in Sydney, Australia. His father worked for Qantas stationed around Asia and Clem spent much of his time away from them and as a result came to rely on a close circle of friends in Australia, a trait that he repeated when he came to Hong Kong in 1984. He surrounded himself with a close “family” of friends to whom he was a catalyst of fun. His love of life and enjoyment of close loyal friendships was a key part of his and many people's lives and he would never let them down. One of his closest friends said “apart from all the bravado, beers and the outrageous shenanigans, Clem was one of the smartest, most well-informed people she ever met. He had a forensic level of insight and knowledge into many different subjects. As a lawyer, he also supported his friends through their difficult times, divorces, arrests in Wanchai, etc., often at no cost.” Many will remember his words of advice. “If you want to walk, don’t talk!” Clem will be missed but will live on in the numerous unforgettable stories of exploits and fun that have enriched the lives of so many close friends.