Ahoy! December 2019 by Koko Mueller

Contents

THE BRIDGE

FEATURES

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8 China Coast Regatta 2019 14 Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally

Calendar Commodore’s Message General Manager’s Message Community Sailing

SUSTAINABILITY REALLY MATTERS 32 Sustainability Really Matters

IMAGE: HONG KONG CHINA ROWING ASSOCIATION

SAILING

MARINE

20 Starter’s Box 21 2019 Flying Fifteen Worlds 24 Sailing Development | Training

34 Ship Shop 36 Marine | Boatyard 37 Classified Page 38 Marine Directory

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS 39 On the Horizon 40 Wine Page 40 F&B Food Promotions

CLUB LINES 45 Club Directory 45 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

ROWING 26 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships

2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships

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 45. 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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Wines of the Month

The Bridge

Domaine Papagiannakos Assyrtiko 2018 – Attica, Greece Château Lussan Rouge 2017 – Bordeaux, France

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course

Christmas-themed Buffet Lunch and Dinner in the Bistro 9 to 23 December Dragon Boat Development Course

Adult Development Rowing Course

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Christmas-themed Set Lunch in the Compass Room 2 to 23 December Christmas-themed Set Lunch and Dinner at the Middle Island and Shelter Cove 2 to 25 December Adult Beginners Sailing Course Dragon Boat Development Course

Deadline for Christmas Food, Goodies and Hampers orders

16 Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing High Performance Sailing

23 Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Introduction to Racing

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Whisky Masterclass: Session 4 in the Gun Room Kellett Island Wine Fair Adult Beginners Sailing Course

10 Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Rowing Winter Camp

11 Youth Rowing Winter Camp

18 Christmas Day • Set Lunch and Dinner in the Compass Room • Buffet Lunch and Dinner in the Bistro

New Year’s Eve • Gala Dinner and Dance in the Compass Room • Buffet Dinner in the Bistro • Set Dinner at the Middle Island Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Introduction to Racing Adult Development Rowing Course

New Year’s Day • Breakfast in the Bistro • Seafood and Bubbles Brunch in the Compass Room • Buffet Lunch in the Bistro • All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch at the Regatta Room Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Introduction to Racing

$98 Burger and Booze at the Middle Island Shelter Cove Wine Fair Adult Beginners Sailing Course

5 Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course

Christmas Eve • Set Lunch and Dinner in the Compass Room • Buffet Lunch and Dinner in the Bistro • Carol Singing at the Turning Circle Adult Development Rowing Course Dragon Boat Development Course

Boschendal Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course

6 Supervised Sailing Session

Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing High Performance Sailing Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Rowing Winter Camp

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

CLASS RACING Boxing Day • Seafood and Bubbles Brunch in the Compass Room • Buffet Lunch in the Bistro • Children’s Programme at Middle Island Adult Development Rowing Course

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Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup in the Bistro 1 December 2019 to 19 January 2020 Fondues in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 December 2019 to 29 February 2020 Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating at the Main Lawn Steps 1,Solo and HKSF Level 2 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Crew Course Intro to Small Keelboat Adult Beginner Rowing Course (Day 4) Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

CLASS RACING Christmas Fair – Shop on your Club Account! Children’s Christmas Party at the Poolside Charity ‘1000’-points Best of the Best Wine Dinner in the Gun Room Steps 2,3 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Middle Island Masters Regatta Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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

CLASS RACING INTER-CLUB OPTIMIST CHAMPIONSHIP Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Keelboat Crew Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Crew Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

CLASS RACING Christmas-themed Seafood Brunchwith Bubbles in the Compass Room Supervised Sailing Session Keelboat Crew Course Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing High Performance Sailing Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

15 Winter Solstice All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch at the Regatta Room Supervised Sailing Session Keelboat Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing High Performance Sailing Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

Fondues

Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup

Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 December 2019 to 29 February 2020

Bistro 1 December 2019 to 19 January 2020

Commodore’s Message

The Club, as the Venue & Delivery Partner and Legacy & Lead-up Partner for the World Rowing Coastal Championships in earlier November saw over 450 of the world’s best coastal rowers enjoying our expertise and hospitality at Kellett Island and it was super to see so many members come down to enjoy the atmosphere. Huge congratulations to the Hong Kong teams which won 1 Gold and 1 Bronze medal, especially to the women’s quad crew including our very own RHKYC member, Pinky Tse! A full report is within this issue of Ahoy! Commodore John Woo

會長胡祖榮

In mid-November, we had the Around the Island Races for rowing and outrigger canoe. I would like to again thank volunteers and staff for making both events run smoothly. 395 rowers and paddlers made it a round Hong Kong Island with several records being smashed this year, including a para-rowing double completing the race in 7 hours and 35 minutes!

IRC Div. A, Whiskey Jack placed 2nd in IRC Div. C, HKISS-Poiema got 2nd in HKPN Div. A and Jingrui XT, APS-Tornado and Baby Beluga grabbed the top 3 places in HKPN Div. B. Superb racing efforts which deserve a special congratulations and well done. Looking now to 2020 the first big event of the year is Hong Kong Race Week (HKRW), which will be held from 4 to 9 February at Middle Island and with three race tracks and around 230 boats we need up to 150 volunteers per day. Not all volunteer positions are on the water and some don’t even require any prior sailing experiences such as registration, sign on/off and launch and retrieve are all onshore roles. More information about the HKRW could be found via the website: www.hongkongraceweek.com – don’t miss the chance to register to become a volunteer and be a part of this big event. While we have lots of races and regattas to be held through February to May, please don’t forget our biennial blue water classic – the 30 th edition of Rolex China Sea Race, which will start on 8 April 2020. As one of ocean racing’s blue water classic races, crews return year after year and look forward to a blast reach across the South China Sea before transitioning into the tactically challenging Luzon Strait before sailing up the pristine waters of Subic Bay. Already entered we have a number of strong teams and also the return of some well experienced Rolex China Sea Race participants. The online entry and Notice of Race for the 2020 Rolex China Sea Race is available online at www.rolexchinasearace.com As Christmas and New Year is around the corner, I would like to take this opportunity to send my warmest festive greetings to all of you, wishing you and your family a wonderful sailing, rowing and paddling for the year ahead!

I would like to say congratulations to our Yacht Club teams who competed in this year China Cup International Regatta. Phoenix won the

Looking forward to seeing those who are still in Hong Kong on New Year’s Eve as we fire the cannon to bring in 2020!

本年度的Regatta Ball於週末圓滿結束，我衷心感激所有員工，你們的付出為這個活動錦上添花。最近社會氣氛極其緊張，能夠讓大家在艱鉅的時刻喘息一下，為 Regatta Ball 增添了一份特別的意義。

展望2020年，第一個帆船大賽是2月4日至9日在中途島舉行的「香港帆船賽週」。賽事設3個賽道，屆時約有230艘帆船及運動員出戰賽事，我們每天需要約150位義工協助舉行賽事。非所有義工均需在海上工作，有些更不用任何帆船運動經驗，例如賽前登記、運動員離岸及回岸登記及協助船隻離岸以及拖回岸上等工作崗位。有關「香港帆船賽週」的詳細資料，可透過網站www.hongkongraceweek.com查閱，大家萬勿錯過登記成為義工，成為賽事一份子呢！

11月上旬舉辦了「2019世界海岸賽艇錦標賽」，本會作為比賽場地提供與賽事預備及後續階段活動合作伙伴，款待超過450名世界級賽艇選手，讓大家認識本會專業的一面。當天亦有不少會員於吉列島觀賞賽事，一同在現場感受熾熱的氣氛。此外，恭喜香港隊於比賽中凱旋而歸，贏得一金一銅，當中在「女子四人雙槳有舵艇」項目獲得金牌的港隊，其舵手謝欣妏更是本會會員。大家可以於本月 Ahoy! 詳閱有關報道。本會亦在十一月中旬舉行了賽艇及懸浮獨木舟環島大賽，我再次代表本會感謝所有義工及員工的幫助，令兩場賽事順利完成。今年有395名賽艇及懸浮獨木舟選手成功完成環島賽事，亦打破了數項紀錄，其中一對展能賽艇運動員在「賽艇展能男子雙人艇」項目以七小時三十五分鐘完成賽事。

2 至5月將有一連串的賽事舉行，當中包括在4月8日開賽的「第三十屆勞力士中國海帆船賽」。作為其中一個每兩年一度的經典藍海賽事，不少參賽船隊載譽歸來，一眾選手均期待再度橫越南中國海富挑戰性的呂宋及蘇碧灣。我們已接獲數隊強隊及經驗豐富的帆船隊伍報名征戰。「2 0 2 0勞力士中國海帆船賽」的網上報名及賽事公告載於網址 www.rolexchinasearace.com。

恭喜在「中國杯帆船賽」勝出的香港遊艇會帆船隊伍。「鳳凰號」在IRC 競賽A 組奪冠，「Whiskey Jack號」在IRC競賽C組排名第二，「HKISS-

聖誕節及新年臨近，我希望籍此機會為你及家人送上溫暖的祝福，祝願大家新一年在帆船、賽艇及划艇運動上更見豐盛。

Poiema號」在HKPN A組排名第二，而「Jingrui XT號」、「APS-Tornado 號」及「Baby Beluga號」均囊括HKPN B組三甲位置。恭喜大家！

期望在新年前夕見到大家，一起迎接2020年的來臨！

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The Bridge

Well what a Regatta Ball that was! It’s now the Monday after the Ball and I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the staff who put in an incredible amount of work to put on such a spectacular event. Congratulations to everyone who made it to the annual Survivors’ Photo. The Ball this year was particularly special as it gave everyone the opportunity to have fun in this difficult time with months of political unrest.

General Manager’s Message

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Well that was an incredibly quick year wasn’t it?! Not only is Christmas already upon us, but quite remarkably, we have now been back in the Bistro for a full year following the Kellett Island Development Project. November was an amazingly busy and successful month with the Club being the host venue for the World Rowing Coastal Championships. The atmosphere was incredible throughout the General Manager Mark Bovaird week and having the start and 總經理布馬克 finish lines right outside the Clubhouse gave members and guests the perfect viewpoint. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and member volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the event the success that it so obviously was. Following that we had the Rowing, Paddling and Sailing editions of the Around the Island Races, and of course, the Blues Brothers themed Regatta Ball. Did you make it to the Survivors’ photo? All those with parking permits should now have received your renewal documentation together with the new RFID tag that allows you easy access to the car park at Kellett Island. With the new technology now in place, the General Committee will be enforcing the new Bye-Laws relating to parking (available on the members’ section of the website) and I would ask that you ensure you have both the parking pass and the RFID tag prominently displayed in accordance with the guide provided with the RFID tag.

這一年過得真快，聖誕節經已到來，加上繼吉列島擴展計劃後，Bistro 亦已經投入服務達一年之久。十一月是一個既豐盛又繁忙的月份，本會為「世界海岸賽艇錦標賽2019」（世錦賽）的比賽場地與賽事預備及後續階段活動合作伙伴，賽事周帶來極佳的氣氛；賽事的起點與終點綫設於本會對出海域，更為觀賞者帶來一個很好的觀賞位置。我希望籍此機會感謝一眾員工及義務工作的會員，他們日以繼夜工作才令到賽事得以順利進行。緊接世錦賽後，當然還有賽艇、懸浮獨木舟及帆船的香港環島大賽和以電影 Blue Brothers 為主題的 Regatta Ball。你們有否堅持到翌日早上拍照留念呢？所有持有泊車許可證的會員應該收到泊車安排更新通知書及 RFID 無線射頻標籤，讓你更輕鬆在吉列島停泊車輛。隨著新科技的實行，常務委員會會嚴格執行有關泊車的附例，附例可詳見於本會網頁的會員欄目。請各會員根據RFID無線射頻標籤提供的指示，在車輛上明確顯示「泊車許可證」及「RFID無線射頻標籤」。十二月是另一個繁忙的月份，三所會所均設有一系列以聖誕及新年為主題的餐單及活動，詳細資料可見於第39頁。有關新年前夕的活動，除了會方

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December looks to be another hugely busy month with a packed programme of Christmas and New Year themed menus and events to look forward to at all three Clubhouses. Check out all the details on pages 39. As regards New Year’s Eve, besides the celebrations organised by the Club, don’t forget the Regatta Room is available for a private party with the outdoor balcony offering one of the best views in Hong Kong and of the fireworks in the harbour at midnight. Contact Banqueting at 2239 0385 to make your booking. On top of all the festive themed events, our Food and Beverage team have a number of their regular events for you to enjoy too. On Thursday 5 December, there is a special South African Wine Dinner with wines from the legendary Boschendal Winery which was established in 1685. These are truly excellent wines and well worth getting your booking in early to avoid disappointment. The following night it is Middle Island’s turn to host of one of the special series of $98 events with a ‘Burger and Booze’ theme, and the following night we have the Charity 1000 Point – Best of the Best wine dinner in the Gun Room at Kellett Island. And of course it wouldn’t be winter without the Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup promotions at all three Clubhouses, with both of those being available from now through until 19 January next year! Safe to say that there is a huge variety of reasons to make the most of your club in the weeks ahead. Full details of the Christmas themed events can be found in the brochure available with this edition of Ahoy! or on our website. And don’t forget to place your orders for takeaway orders of Turkey, Ham etc and all the trimmings by Monday 16 December and our kitchen brigade will happily do all the preparation and cooking for you, and all you need to do is pop to the Club to collect it and then enjoy it at home! All that remains is for me to wish you all and your families a very Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year. I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

舉辦的慶祝活動外，請不要忘記 Regatta Room 可讓大家預約並舉辦私人派對，更可在露台中飽覽維港景色及煙花。有關預約詳情，請致電 2239 0385 與宴會部聯絡。除了上述的主題活動，會方的餐飲部均有數個恆常活動供大家參與。在 12月5日（周四）晚上將舉辦一場南非葡萄酒晚宴，提供於1685年建成 ─ Boschendal Winery 酒莊的葡萄酒。這些美酒絕對值得閣下盡早預約以免失望而回。翌日，即12月6日將於中途島舉辦港幣 9 8 元餐飲活動 ─「Burger and Booze」；12月7日則在吉列島 Gun Room 內舉行「1000 Points Best of the Best Wine Dinner」。當然，冬天又怎會缺少「煲仔飯」及「燉湯」呢？三所會所均提供上述兩款美食，直至翌年的1月19日。請大家踴躍參與各項活動。有關聖誕節的詳細資料，可見於今期Ahoy!內的節日詳刊或網頁。請不要忘記於12月16日（周一）前預訂外帶火雞、火腿及其他配料，我們的廚房團隊會很高興為你準備食材或烹調美食。最後，我謹祝各會員及家人聖誕及新年快樂，祝願各位將有豐盛的一年！期待在會內見到大家。

Community Sailing Race Around Shelter Island with Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps W O RD S: C A RL KRO KSTÄ D E

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his time Shelter Cove Sub-Committee’s community sailing programme saw members of the Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps going out on big boats. The Sea Cadets have a long history with the Club and now was the first time for them to engage in community sailing with us. IMAGE: CARL KROKSTÄDE

Clockwise from left: Happy Skipper’s briefing; Talkinghead chasing Crystal; Gordon and his crew IMAGE: BRIGITTE CUMMINS

I gave a talk about how to find Shelter Island and how to circumnavigate it without running aground, navigation that is. Gordon Liu helped to translate into Cantonese.

After disembarkation their officers lined them up on the hard stand with boots on and caps under their arms. We got a chance to learn a bit more about the Sea Cadets. There is an international exchange programme and a few of them had been to many places; even

The youngsters did turn up in their white uniforms and with very well-polished heavy black boots in different state of wear. You can tell a lot about a person when looking at their boots and we had to tell them, today as appropriate in the Pearl of the Orient, we will sail barefoot.

IMAGE: CARL KROKSTÄDE

As tradition prescribes, the day started with teaching and then everyone headed out to the beautiful Port Shelter archipelago. Joe Chan lectured on the theories of sailing including using a vacuum cleaner to demonstrate both the aerodynamics of sailing as well as keeping the kids enthusiastic and engaged.

Some of the sailing yachts were so fast that they had time for leisure sailing after crossing the finish line, one of the yachts was so fast it even forgot to pass the finish line. However at this fun race, the winner is the yacht with the happiest and safest participants. Crystal was fastest and did pass over the finish line exactly 55 minutes after starting – well sailed! The finish line is exactly the same as the entry to Pak Sha Wan speed restricted zone and thus the yacht skipping the finish line would anyhow pass the finish line on her way back to Shelter Cove.

to such exotic nautical countries as Sweden. With them all still lined up, I got the chance to ask them about who was the winner of this the day’s Around Shelter Island Race, and the participants from Pepper & Salt agreed they had the most fun. Congratulations to Pepper & Salt for the win!

The wind picked up nicely to a good easterly force 5 to 6, while the Shelter Cove kitchen cooked up a storm. Barefoot yet well-dressed kids boarded the seven big sailing yachts and casted off.

IMAGE: DENNY CHAN

Kingsman, with its powerful VHF was the committee boat of the day. The race communication was all done over VHF to give the youngsters a flavour of nautical radio communication. Even the virtual AP was hoisted through the ether.

A big thank you to the skippers, owners and crew of the participating sailing yachts: Crystal / Francis Ma, Groovy / Joe Chan, Kingsman / Gordon Liu, Pepper & Salt / Eric Choi, Talkinghead / Joe Leung, Ying Ying / Merv Tso and Zam-zammah / S.K. Lam. Last by definitely not the least a big thank you Lena Chi and Gordon Liu for organising, Joe Leung for your teaching and enthusiasm for the youngsters and Brigitte Cummings and Kelvin Leung helping out. DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

China Coast Regatta 2019 W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N | IM AGES:

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Feature | China Coast Regatta 2019 he China Coast Regatta kicked off on Thursday 10 October with welcome drinks on the Main Lawn at Kellett Island, which saw race crew getting into the spirit of the party thanks to sponsored drinks from Peroni beer, Beefeater Gin, Absolute Vodka and Havana Club Rum.

25 boats from all IRC Racer divisions were sent on windward/leeward courses and the two yachts from IRC Premier Cruising division were sent on an islands course around Waglan and Sung Kong.

32 yachts competed over the three-day regatta held from 11 to 13 October, with HKPN boats joining the racing on the Saturday and Sunday. Racing took place in the waters to the southeast of Lamma Island with some island courses extending into the waters of Po Toi and Sung Kung.

A sudden southerly shift kicked in after IRC Racer 0 started their second race, forcing the Race Officer to abandon Race 2 for them after which all IRC Racer divisions enjoyed a lunch break whilst waiting for the race management team to relocate the marks. All IRC Racer divisions were subsequently set another windward/leeward course for Race 2 in a south-westerly breeze.

Day 1 and Race Officer Inge Strompf-Jepsen was out early on the race track southeast of Lamma Island to scope for wind and to decide where to lay her marks. Finding a patch of westerly breeze averaging 6kts,

Given the forecast for lighter wind on Day 2, Inge decided to add another windward/leeward race giving each IRC Racer divisions three windward/leeward races for the day.

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Feature | China Coast Regatta 2019

In IRC Racer 0, three TP52s battled it out with Sam Chan’s FreeFire, Robert Wiest, Victor Kuk and David Ho’s Phoenix and Ting Lee and Hongquan Li’s Ark323 from Mainland China. The three TP52s were joined by another head to head competition between Marcel Liedts’ Ker 46 Zannekin and Shawn Kang’s Ker46+ Alpha+. After three races and two bullets FreeFire was ahead in her fleet followed by Zannekin and Alpha+ in third place. For IRC Racer 1 division, Yuye Yan’s Ker 42 Custom Seawolf 2 took two firsts in the first and third races, four points ahead of Joachim Isler and Andrew Taylor’s Ambush in day one. In IRC Racer 2 Noel Chan and Denis Ma’s Rampage two bullets guaranteed them first place going into day 2 while for IRC Racer 3 the battle was fierce between Mei Han Chung’s Dexter II and Nick Southward’s Whiskey Jack, with Dexter II just one point ahead. DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Feature | China Coast Regatta 2019

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Day 3 was another windless day to begin with. Luckily with the arrival of northeasterly monsoon as predicted, an average of 6 to 7kts of breeze greeted the sailors as they reached the race track outside Lamma Island. The IRC Racer divisions were given two windward/leeward races to start with. As the day progressed the breeze built to around 10 to 12kts with sunshine and blue skies, presenting competitors with a superb afternoon for island racing. The islands courses took the fleet on a beat towards a windward mark and reaching to an ocean mark before rounding Beaufort or Sung Kong and finishing off at Bluff Head near Stanley. For IRC Racer 0, Shawn Kang’s Ker 46+ Alpha+’s outperformed in Day 3, with a win in geometric courser and they finished only 17 seconds ahead of Sam Chan’s FreeFire on islands race- putting herself in first place, FreeFire followed in 2nd place with Marcel Liedts’s Zannekin in third place. Although Yuye Yan’s Seawolf 2 did not take any wins in the third day, their steady performance thought-out the regatta put them four points ahead of Mandrake III, who took home two bullets and a second in the island race, climbing back up the ladder taking second place in her division. Ellian Perch’s Cape 31, Orion DYP, who made the journey to Hong Kong from South Africa, ended up fifth place in their division. In the IRC Racer 2 division; Herman Wong’s Kiasu pulled the trophy from Noel Chan and Denis Ma’s Rampage by only one point. There was tough competition in the IRC Racer 3 division with Nick Southward’s Whiskey Jack emerging victorious one point ahead of Mei Han Chung’s Dexter II. HKPN were given one windward / leeward and an islands course 10nm around Beaufort Island. Thomas Wong and Patrick Kwan’s Ding Dong took two bullets and the overall winner in HKPN division, followed by Simplicity in second and Generations in third. In IRC Premier Cruising, Peter Churchouse’s Warwick Custom Moonblue 2 came out ahead of Lisa Elaine in all three island races of the regatta.

China Coast Regatta – Results IRC Racer 0 1st Alpha+ HKG2501 Ker 46+ 2nd Free Fire HKG2283 TP 52 3rd Zannekin HKG2292 Ker 46 4th Ark323 HKG2382 TP 52 5th Phoenix AUS52 TP 52 IRC Racer 1 1st Seawolf 2 HKG2296 Ker 42 Custom 2nd Mandrake III HKG2163 GTS 43 3rd Ambush HKG2388 Mills 41 4th Quest HKG2533 Mills 41 5th Orion Dyp RSA31018 Cape 31 6th Rampage II HKG2248 HH 42 7th Neo One HKG2390 NEO 400+ IRC Racer 2 1st Kiasu HKG2136 Flyingtiger 10 2nd Rampage HKG1822 Tripp 40 3rd Blackjack HKG2121 Grand Soleil 45 4th Juggerknot HKG1281 J 111 5th Crystal HKG2118 First 44.7 6th Wicked HKG2171 Mumm 36 7th Kingsman HKG2138 Sydney 38 8th Dea III Fire HKG2282 Mills 40 IRC Racer 3 1st Whiskey Jack HKG2102 J-109 2nd Dexter II HKG1832 Archambault 35 3rd Blu HKG1384 Italia Yachts 9.98 4th Red Kite II HKG2093 Archambault 35 5th Goddess HKG2186 Beneteau First 34.7 6th Arcturus HKG2273 Sunfast 3600 7th Andiamo HKG2119 Archambault 35 Hong Kong Kettle 2019 RANK YACHT NAME

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Last but not least, we would like to send out a big thank you to the fantastic team of volunteers for which we could not run the event without. We would also like to extend a massive thank you to our sponsors, St James’s Place, China Pacific Marine and Kuehne + Nagel, as well as partners Peroni, Absolut, Havana Club, Beefeater and UK Sails, without them the event wouldn’t have been the same! See you all again next year!

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Feature | China Coast Regatta 2019

With Typhoon Hagibis tearing across Japan and leaving a vacuum in surrounding countries, Race Officer Inge Strompf-Jepsen went in search of breeze and the AP was hoisted ashore. Sailors enjoyed late breakfasts at Middle Island and eventually racing was canceled for Day 2, therefore leaving three days of racing to be squeezed into two.

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Feature | China Coast Regatta 2019 First row: China Coast Regatta Overall IRC Premier Cruising 1st Moonblue 2 – Peter Churchouse; China Coast Regatta Overall IRC Premier Cruising 2nd Lisa Elaine – Carl Wilkinson; China Coast Regatta Overall IRC Racer 2 1st Kiasu – Herman Wong Second row: China Coast Regatta Overall IRC Racer 2 3rd Blackjack – Glenn Smith; China Coast Regatta Overall IRC Racer 3 1st Whiskey Jack – Nick Southward Third row: China Coast Regatta Overall IRC Racer 3 2nd Dexter II – Cheung Mei Han; China Coast Fourth row: China Coast Regatta Regatta Overall HKPN 1st Ding Dong – Thomas Wong / Patrick Kwan; China Coast Regatta Overall HKPN 2nd Simplicity – Sunny Chai Overall HKPN 3rd Generations – Eddy Lee; IRC Racer 0 1st Alpha+ Tina Yu / Shawn Kang; IRC Racer 0 2nd Free Fire – Sam Chan Fifth row: IRC Racer 0 3rd Zannekin – st nd Marcel Liedts; IRC Racer 1 1 Seawolf 2 – Yuye Yan; IRC Racer 1 2 Mandrake III – Nick Burns / Fred Kinmonth Sixth row: IRC Racer 1 3rd Ambush – Joachim Isler / Andrew Taylor; IRC Racer 2 2nd Rampage – Noel Chan / Denis Ma; Hong Kong Kettle team – Seawolf 2 and Dexter II

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Feature | Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally

Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N | IM AGES:

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t was wet! If one word could sum up the Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally, “wet” was the call by all sailors competing!

course late that morning which included an additional exclusion zone near the east of Quoy Nhon, Vietnam.

The first start on 15 October, for the two boats from IRC Racer 2 division, took place under beautiful blue skies with an easterly breeze averaging 15kts off Kellett Island Clubhouse.

The seven yachts from IRC Racer 0 and IRC Racer 1 started in an easterly breeze of 12kts, 28 hours behind IRC Racer 2 division. This year the rally featured two offshore racing trimarans; Italian entry Maserati Multi70 and Hong Kong’s entry Orma 60 SHK Scallywag FUKU, both looking to set a new course record. Lucky, a high performance J/V Maxi 72, owned and skippered by Bryon Ehrhart was

It was a long wait for the second start on 16 October for IRC Racer 0 and IRC Racer 1, as the Race Committee issued a Notice to Competitors and published a revised

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one of the leading contenders for Monohull Line Honours. Sam Chan’s TP52 FreeFire made a great start however SHK Scallywag/FUKU soon overtook her, stretching her legs to eventually lead the fleet through the Lei Yue Mun Gap. Second to pass through was Lucky followed by Maserati Multi70 who was forced to throw in some additional tacks to tackle the incoming commercial traffic in the harbour. The remainder of the fleet then cleared the Lei Yue Mun Gap continuing on past Shek O Rock and out of sight to the south.

Feature | Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally

The first night was reported as a beautiful night with a full moon, from J/V Maxi 72 Lucky, who went on to describe the champagne conditions â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beautiful sailing conditions out here! 15 to 20kts and 1 to 2m seas.â&#x20AC;? Meanwhile, both trimarans were hurtling down the race track neck and neck on their 673nm downwind slide towards Nha Trang, overtaking Division 2 entry Jinn by 0800hrs Thursday morning. SHK Scallywag/FUKU, being lighter than her counterpart and having performed well in the earlier lighter wind conditions , was soon to be out paced by Maserati Multi70 who was taking the advantage and reveling in the building conditions. Maserati Multi70 reported achieving impressive speeds up to 38kts! As the front runners of the fleet edged closer to the finish, the worse the weather grew, with heavy rain and squalls welcoming the sailors into the final approach to Nha Trang and it was DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Feature | Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally a game changer. The two leading trimarans exchanged the lead several times in the final stages of the leg, giving the online audience who were monitoring the tracker a real nail biting finish to the end. In the final few hours Maserati Multi70 slowed down significantly on an opposing course to SHK Scallywag FUKU. Giovanni Soldini explained what happened after the race “it’s been a great and hard fought 30 hours, we thought we’d already won. 40 miles from the finish line we were sailing at 25kts, with 10 miles of advantage over SHK Scallywag FUKU: under normal conditions it’s impossible to catch up. Suddenly the sky became cloudy and a huge storm absorbed us, leaving us with no wind at all for two hours. Meanwhile our competitor reached the finish line undisturbed while we were fighting under a cloudburst.”

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While Maserati Multi70 was stuck in a wind hole, SHK Scallywag/FUKU managed to escape and head straight to Nha Trang on 17 October at 21h 19m 27s (HK time) taking the Multihull Line Honours in an elapsed time of 30h 9m 27s, breaking the previous course record of 42h 17m 24s which was set in 2015 by Syd Fischer’ Ragamuffin 100 also skipped by David Witt. Skipper David Witt was thrilled about breaking his own course record, “it was very wet, very tiring and hard work but we got the result in the end. I’m getting too old for this I think! It was a really good race with Maserati Multi70. We had to make a couple of decisions in the end but we got it right. Everyone is safe and the boat’s in one piece.” Navigator Trystan Seal added “I

think luck played on our side for sure but we also played the shift really well. We read what was in front of us really well and we came out on top.” Maserati Multi70 crossed the finish line 1h40m behind SHK Scallywag/FUKU, for the rest of the fleet they were still battling it out in the heavy conditions. IRC Racer 0 Line Honours leader Lucky, reported the second day turned from champagne sailing to dark and stormy. “20-26tws and the seas not long enough for a 72footer. Ploughing strait into the back of the wave or turn up and risk broaching! Hobson’s choice” was reported from the sailors on board. Lucky was the third boat to arrive Nha Trang, taking the Monohull Line Honours in an elapsed

Feature | Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally

time of 41h30m20s and setting the new monohull record . Skipper Bryon Ehrhart, the 2013 Hong Kong to Vietnam Race IRC Racer 0 Division winner, summed up the journey: “The rally was fantastic; good breeze all the way through. Powerful wave conditions, our depowered sail plan was to stay in sequence with the wave set. It was a very difficult sea state and everyone performed really well and we appreciate the chance to have participated in the rally.” Having participated in all editions of Hong Kong to Vietnam, this time Sam Chan’s TP52 FreeFire finished seven hours after Lucky, in a corrected time of 66h23m51s, to claim both IRC Racer 0 division win and the IRC Overall title. Skipper Russ Parker thanked owner Sam Chan for his trust in the team “It was wet, very

wet but fast too! That was our quickest time ever to Nha Trang and a great result. We really appreciate the excellent work by RHKYC to navigate some serious hurdles at the eleventh hour and keep the event on.” Following along just over an hour behind FreeFire, Geoff Hill’s Antipodes finished in fifth place on the water followed by Jinn 16 minutes later lifting the trophy in her division for IRC Racer 2. Skipper Nicolas Cohen-Addad recalled their exciting moments during the journey: “The rally was rough, especially the first 20 hours. We had 32 to 33kts with 5 to 6m swells. For two of our crew it was their first experience really and they were a bit shaken up. The rally was good... okay we lost three spinnakers but no big deal... there was too much wind so they blew up. We also got

caught in a maze of fishing nets; we had to do emergency tacks and emergency gybes and that’s how we blew the A2.” At 2240hrs, Joachim Isler and Andrew Taylor’s Mills 41 Ambush sailed into Nha Trang, putting her in first place for IRC Racer 1. Co-owners of Ambush, Andrew Taylor and Joachim Isler, summed up their ride to Nha Trang “we did the race with 6 drivers and were rotating every 30 – 75 minutes, in the very early stages of the race when we were seeking speed a little and the waves were very short, we were rotating more often. Through Day 2 the breeze continued to build and by midnight of the second night it was gusting into the 30s – wet and wild and with the confused wave pattern we managed a

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FreeFire got a good knock, enabling her to soak down past the exclusion zone on the same gybe, which we did not manage to get and we had to gybe between the exclusion zone and the coast.

Around 2200hrs on the 17 Oct the wind started to ease and we changed up from the A6, back to the A2+ and then got a little excited and peeled to the A2 which quickly met its maker. Unfortunately by this stage

Whilst the majoirity of the fleet had made their way to the finish in Nha Trang relatively unscathed, IRC Racer 1 Singapore based yacht Zanzibar was forced to retire due to rig damage while in IRC Racer 2 Lion Rock also retired.

Our highlight was about then, when we managed a 25.95kts to lock in as the top speed of the trip! With a two day seven hours run, at an average of 13.6kts, not bad for a 40 footer! The event remains the best 600 miler on the planet in my view, shorts, t-shirts, great destination and fast. “Joachim adding: “Cracking sail, absolute ride of the Valkyries!”

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors, Kuehne + Nagel, St James’s Place, China Pacific Marine, Saigon Tourist and Saigon Marina for their support on this event. We would like to especially welcome Kuehne + Nagel, who are our new logistics partner. For more information on their offering and how they can help you please visit their page (https:// www.rhkyc.org.hk/KuehneNagel.aspx) or get in touch with them directly by email. Prizing giving was held on 30 October at Kellett Clubhouse poolside, with happy sailors gathered and swapped their exciting stories on board sailing down to Nha Trang. Skipper Geoff Hill from Antipodes highly praised the event emphasizing that: “I think this is one of the most iconic races in Asia and certainly one of the best that I do.” So are you getting ready to join the next one starting on 20 October 2021?

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Feature | Hong Kong to Vietnam Rally

couple of significant broaches – 60 degree heel angle according to the instruments! We eventually peeled to the fractional A6, which with the flatter water as we got into the more favorable current meant we were able to maintain the high teens or low twenties in boat speed and we were very controllable. We had one exciting moment when while trying to get the kite sheet back under the boom, our Swedish superstar driver tried to get rid of both owners in a mammoth broach! Despite many jokes about the two of us having a cuddle underwater, there was no damage and we were both hooked on.

First row: IRC Overall 1st Place – Free Fire – Sam Chan; IRC Overall 2nd Place – Lucky – Bryon Ehrhart Second row: IRC Racer 0 1st Place – FreeFire – Sam Chan; IRC Third row: IRC Racer 2 1st Place – Jinn – Nicolas Cohen-Addad; Line Honours Monohull – Lucky – Bryon Racer 1 1st Place – Ambush – Joachim Isler & Drew Taylor Ehrhart; Third row: Line Honours Multihull – SHK Scallywag Fuku – Meitatsu Fukumoto / David Witt

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The Inter-Club Optimist Championship is a new Optimist event created by our China Sailing Sub Committee who are looking to develop closer sailing ties within China. The Championship is a three-regatta series starting in Hong Kong in December followed by hosts Vanke Longcheer Yacht Club (Shenzhen) in March and then closely followed in May at Iron Rock Club (Xiamen).

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has volunteered to assist with our events so far this season, we greatly appreciate the support! Hong Kong Race Week will be held from 4 to 9 February and with four race tracks and 230 boats we need up to 150 volunteers per day. Not all volunteer positions are on the water and some don’t even require sailing experience – registration, sign on/off and launch & retrieve are all onshore roles. Volunteers sign up can be found via the website: www.hongkongraceweek.com

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n the final day of the 2019 Flying Fifteen Worlds, 72 boats headed out for one final race in hazy sunshine and a light breeze. The fleet battled it out with it all coming down to the final work to the finish where the four Hong Kong boats finished within seconds of each other in the top 30 places in the last race. After the challenges of new insurance laws, customs issues, the Hong Kong team had successfully competed in another worlds and it was time for our last post sailing Guinness. 12 months earlier Oli Merz and I decided to commit to doing the 2019 Flying Fifteen World Championships in Dun Laogharie, Ireland in September 2019. We started discussing it with the fleet and two other boats signed up: Carlyon Knight-Evans and Lucy Sutro in Kerfuffle and Howard Williams and Michael Bennett in Tchaikoffsky. But what was great about the Flying Fifteen fleet was that so many in the fleet were keen to get involved to help. To name but few; Tim Roberts, Edith Fernandez, Nick Atkinson, Thomas Isaac and Peter Wilkinson all came round to Middle Island for six weeks to help us train, while Jono Rankine ran us through multiple drills to build up our technique speed and confidence in the conditions we would have in Dublin. It’s worth saying at this point that there are too many people to thank in the class who helped us whether it was sailing advice, helping load containers or support at the Stern Lady after racing over a beer.

Now that we had a team, Oli and I were ready start to get concentrating on what we needed to target, as this was to be my first Worlds and we decided from the start that if we were going to go, we had to have three pieces in place if we were to get the most out of it: 1 – A target placing 2 – Improve some key aspects on the water 3 – Boat preparation 1 – The target Having not been on the international circuit before we had to look at previous results of our friends who we were competitive with, then make sure that we stretched ourselves within those parameters. We decided that if we trained hard, got “Noisy” sorted out (and I got fit) we should aim to be in the top half of the fleet, Oli was pretty convinced we could do this (I must admit now that I wasn’t so sure!). Top half of the Worlds fleet was the goal. DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Sailing 2 – Improve key aspects on the water We decided early on in the season that we should decide which HK races we would try and win and which races we would try new techniques or tuning ideas on and not worry about the results. In the end we went the wrong way so many times in the harbour that we didn’t win much at all, but we became more and more confident about moving the boat and being able to get out of trouble when needed. Our boat speed became better and working with the other boats in our team, we were all able to feed into each other as a Hong Kong team and accelerate our learning process. 3 – Boat preparation Jamie Boag took me aside and said quietly, “Pete, your Championships will be 80% decided before you get there, and part of that is your boat being as good as it can be...” Jamie said a lot that night ...and luckily that’s was what I remembered. Oli and I replaced, checked, screwed-down everything we could, new ropes, sails, fittings and even new toe-straps. After a week of racing in 20kts in the worlds we had one breakage ...Thanks Boagie. Not only did we not have many breakages, but we had real confidence in the boat, even though she is now 20 years old. Dun Laogharie – what a place: you don’t get sunburnt, the drink is great and the people are fabulous. We arrived in Dublin on a crisp Saturday morning, to find the three boats shipped from HK were stuck in customs because of some paperwork mix up and no one seemed clear on how to fix it for days. We had lots of people helping but we were running out of options until Jamie McWilliams made a couple of calls to important people and saved the day, and finally the boats arrived. Jamie we still owe you beer! Now we had only one day to: • unpack the container • measure • rig • test sail in 30kts

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Once the boats were released the Hong Kong team banded together and upacked the boats, had them measured and rigged in a little over four hours. Then the test sail that proved to be a good lead in to what was to be a breezy week of racing for a team used to sailing in Victoria Harbour. We were then joined by Barry Hayes who came up from Cork to join us and compete under the Hong Kong flag – so now we were a team of four boats. The Championship week started, and it was a little nerve racking. This was my first World Championship race ever and I had no idea what to expect. We started in 20kts for the first race and as soon as the gun sounded for the starting sequence, my nerves disappeared, and it was business as usual ...just with 72 boats on the line and not 12 !! Our plan was start conservative and at the pin-end, stay clear of others and race a clean race. The boats to the right made on us and we were fighting in the middle of the pack. Oli called some great crosses as we clawed our way back across the course to reduce the pain we had on the left. We rounded the top mark and were off, the down wind leg was amazing, and being a little lighter than others we took a couple of places, the race was on. Then some chunky gusts started coming through and just stay on your heels proved to be a position gaining strategy. We scored 43rd in our first race ever in a Worlds and were completely stoked. We now knew we were able to compete and with a better start and first beat we really felt we could be competitive in this fleet. Day 2, we had 11-13kts in the first race, we got a much better start and played the shifts well up the left hand side of the course, now in the twenties we realised how much easier it was with less boats around and less dirty wind. We sailed a conservative race after that holding our position and came home with a 19th position in race two and 30 th in race three, as we believed the day before we could do better, but top twenty was incredible, but could we still deliver this performance in the big breeze.

On Race 5 we had a great start picked the right side and drifted round the course in what was to become the controversial race of the week, I didn’t think we would make it to the finish before cut off, in the end we made it in 18th place by 30 secs in a dying breeze, which saw 55 boast DNF due to the time cut off. After the lay day three more races were held in typical puffy and choppy conditions in Dublin Bay. This was one of the few courses of the week with triangle and we had a tight reach under spinnaker in 23 kts and I thought there was no way we could lay the mark and was considering our options, when Ian Pinnell (ex 505 world champion) barreled past us; that confirmed our plan to ride the gusts build speed and see where we end up. By the wing mark we only had to drop the kite 30 yards early to harden up to make the gybe mark, and the next reach was 2 sail so no need for the kite, we screamed off to the leeward mark and were pleased to have such a strong finish in such gusty conditions.

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We were now pretty confident ...which was a mistake, the next day we got the worst starts of the week and 3 penalty turns and we realised that were going to have to be more aggressive to hold our lane accelerate early and change the way we thought about the other boats, we needed to get in amongst it rather than avoid as a many boats as we could pre start. This tactic paid off over the next couple of days and as the wind increased and we started being able to hold our own. As the week went on, we realised that without a good start it was extremely hard if not impossible to get back up the fleet in such a competitive fleet. If you fell to the second or third row off the start you can very quickly end up in the wind shadow of 60 boats. It was also the day we had to do 5 turns in total due to various mistakes!

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On the final day in light breeze Graham Vials and Chris Turner won the championships with a clear lead over the rest of the fleet showing u s all how to get the best out of the boats. The prizegiving dinner was a typically Irish affair with a lot of Guinness, great food and a performing chef who finished the evening with Nesun dorma !! At our first World Championships we met all our objectives, we finished 36th and top half of the fleet. We managed to compete upwind with the big guys in the heavy stuff and most of all we had fantastic sailing. National Yacht Club of Ireland put on an amazing championships and if this is anything to go by I am hooked, and can’t wait for the 2021 Worlds in Fremantle.

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PICO DINGHIES 11 to 18 yr olds

OPTIMIST DINGHIES 6 to 11 yr olds

Youth School Holiday Programme

EXPERIENCED SAILORS

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 TBC 2812 6255 Race Coach / Bosun Daniel Dolega 2812 6255 Race Coach / Bosun Maria Cantero 2812 6255

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

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 8 to 11

Youth HKSF Level 3 5 days 0915hrs to 1645hrs

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. 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.

High Performance Sailing 5 days 0915hrs to 1645hrs Introduction to Racing 5 days 0915hrs to 1645hrs

Introduction to sailing high-performance boats such as 420 or Vago Skiff. Learning trapeze and spinnaker skills. Minimum requirements: HKSF Level 3. Learn the basics of racing including rules, tactics and advanced boat handling. Sailed on Fusions or RS Fevas. Minimum Requirement: HKSF L2.

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

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. 24

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DATES

6 to 11

19 to 23 December OR

30 December to 3 January

11 to 12 12 to 18 12 to 18 12 to 18

19 to 23 December OR

30 December to 3 January 13+ 12 to 18

19 to 23 December 30 December to 3 January

RHKYC Lifejackets at Middle Island Members are welcome to borrow sail training

lifejackets hung on the racks at Middle Island. If you do wish to use one of these, please remember the following: • Before use please fill out the Hire Chit. Hire charge is $21 per session • After use please rinse, buckle up and hang on the appropriate rail with just 1 arm strap

NOTICE BOARD DECEMBER 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 4 January 2020

Saturdays & Sundays 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 January

English

Sunday 19 January

Adult Beginners Course #2

15 February 2020

Saturdays & Sundays 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 February

English

Sunday 1 March

Adult Beginners Course #3

15 February 2020

Saturdays & Sundays 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 February

Cantonese 中文授課

Sunday 1 March

Adult Beginners Course #4

7 March 2020

Saturdays & Sundays 7, 8, 21, 22, 28 March

English

Sunday 29 March

Adult Beginners Course #5

18 April 2020

All Saturdays

18, 25 April, 2, 15, 23 May

Cantonese 中文授課

Saturday 30 May

Adult Beginners Course #6

19 April 2020

All Sundays

19, 26 April, 3, 16, 24 May

English

Saturday 30 May

Adult Beginners Course #7

6 Jun 2020

All Saturdays

6, 13, 20, 27 June, 4 July

English

Saturday 11 July

Adult Beginners Course #8

7 June 2020

All Sundays

7, 14, 21, 28 June, 5 July

English

Saturday 11 July

Adult Beginners Course #9

7 June 2020

All Sundays

7, 14, 21, 28 June, 5 July

Cantonese 中文授課

Saturday 11 July

Adult Beginners Course #10

9 January 2020

Weekdays

9, 10, 16, 17, 23 January

English

Friday 24 January

Adult Beginners Course #11

18 February 2020

Weekdays

12, 13, 14, 19 20 February

Adult Beginners Course #12

28 February 2020

Weekdays – Fridays

28 February, 6, 13, 20, 27 March

English

Friday 3 April

Adult Beginners Course #13

27 April 2020

Weekdays

27, 28, 29, 39 April, 1 May

English

Monday 4 May

Adult Beginners Course #14

13 May 2020

Weekdays

13, 14, 15, 20, 21 May

English

Friday 22 May

Adult Beginners Course #15

3 June 2020

Weekdays

3, 4, 5, 10, 11 June

English

Friday 12 June

Sailing

Adult Beginners Course #1

WEEKDAYS COURSE 平日課程 Cantonese 中文授課

Friday 21 February

SA IL T R A INING RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING These are practical powerboat handling courses. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses (inc. assessment) Option PBL2 TBA RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB TBA

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 to As Above (Weekend) Option to As above (Weekday) HKSF Level 3 Course: TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs) *in case one day is canceled due to bad weather HKSF Level 4 Course:

TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs)

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

ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES/RACE TRAINING Intro to Small Keelboat Course C4: TBA Keelboat Crew Course Course C6: Course C7: TBA Keelboat Skipper Course Course C1: TBA

Part A (Master) TBA (1830hrs to 2230hrs) Part B (Engineer) TBA (1830hrs to 2213hrs)

Keelboat Supervised Sailing Skills Refresher: 22 December

ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING

GMDSS/DSC SHORT RANGE RADIO OPERATOR COURSE

Skills Refresher 7 December

SOCIAL WAYFARER RACE SERIES Now held on Saturday afternoons and aimed at adults. Members and non members are welcome. See our website for more details. Sunday to PM 8 December

Course: Exams:

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

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

9, 10, 30 November, 1 December (1000hrs to 1830hrs) 2, 3, 4 December (1830hrs to 2100hrs)

For further information please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk Sail Training Schedule The new schedule has recently been published online. Please remember that members do get priority on booking until one month before the course starts. In general we require a minimum of four students to be able to confirm a course. DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships – Presented by Dah Sing Bank

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Row ‘n’ Rock

W O RD S: MIKE TA NNER, Past Rowing Captain, RHKYC | Chair, 2019 WRCC Organising Committee

The Kellett Island home of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club impressively proved itself to be the perfect venue for over 450 of the world’s best coastal rowers when it played host to the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships (WRCC) from 1 to 3 November. It was the first ever “M” Mark event to have been held at the Club. And the fact that the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association (HKCRA), the event organiser, was confident to go ahead when many other international events in Hong Kong had been cancelled or rescheduled was in large part due to the Club’s ideal location and support. Not Just a World Championships! The HKCRA and the Organising Committee (OC) had always focussed on how best to bring a very special all-round experience to all 2019 WRCC competitors and to differentiate the Hong Kong experience from those of all previous championships. The ambition was to not only organise a World Rowing Coastal Championships to the highest standards but to give the best possible all-round event and visitor experience to every competitor – one they would compare and talk about around the world for many years to come. Working hand in hand, the OC and the Club together surely achieved this! When it came to the event, this special treatment began with welcome desks at Hong Kong International Airport and a WRCC video showing at Airport Express Stations, courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board and Information Services Department (ISD). These welcome messages immediately gave arriving teams the feeling that they were part of a high profile event and made them feel at home in a new rowing world. This continued through the whole event with comprehensive

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communications with all crews and information on racing, protests, a “Rowers Insider Guide to Hong Kong” (prepared by past Rowing Captains) and others. The strong theme of Row ‘n’ Rock was projected through every area of the event and created a bond between the event, the competitors and the community.

RHKYC crews were prominent entries in the seven events, but despite being on home waters, eventually they could not match the strength of the top international crews. However, the Hong Kong Team, just back from the Asian Rowing Championships in Korea the week before, proved to be stars of the day, with a gold medal in the Women’s coxed quadruple sculls event (WONG Sheung Yee, LEUNG King Wan, Winne HUNG Wing Yan, LEUNG Wing Wun and cox TSE Yan Man) – TSE Yan Man is a Club member having been part of the Club’s University Elite Rowing Programme – and a bronze medal in the Women’s double sculls (LEE Ka Man, LEE Yuen Yin). Other HKG team crews all performed well, making the A Finals in all events entered and in several cases finishing close to the medals. These were unexpectedly major triumphs in very strong international fields, and demonstrate the attraction and potential for smaller rowing federations, such as Hong Kong, of coastal rowing being included as a new rowing discipline in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The success of the 2019 WRCC, and the television and photo images from the event, will surely play a big part in any FISA (the World Rowing Federation) presentation to the International Olympic Committee to push for inclusion in Paris 2024. The feedback from everyone involved – from rowers and their supporters, from FISA, from international and local race officials, from HKSAR government and event sponsors and from the many public spectators and activity participants in World Champ Square and beyond – was universally positive and the overall impression was that this was probably the best WRCC since the first edition in 2007. Laying the Course FISA has very strict requirements for the WRCC racing course, involving accuracy in positioning of buoys, and ensuring they are laid in such a way as to closely hold their position throughout the competition. As Club

Perfect Coastal Rowing Conditions Hong Kong produced sunshine and suitable winds to present challenging and exciting racing conditions in Victoria Harbour and the live international television broadcast showed the city and the racing at its amazing best. Crews racing through the working harbour against a background of ferries, shipping and other vessels, all combined to provide iconic images which will be seen around the world and will promote the Club and Hong Kong in international water sports and tourism circles for many years to come. In particular, the support of The “Star” Ferry Company and its coxswains on its Wan Chai–Tsim Sha Tsui route which crews had to cross twice in each race, was an exemplary example of the cooperation which can be found in Hong Kong to allow major events to take place successfully. The solutions allowed the Star Ferry to sail on schedule throughout the five days of training and racing and allowed races to proceed as scheduled on all of the days. The resulting images of the World Championships crews racing with the Star Ferries in the close background will be treasured by many who participated and will add to the international reputation and image of Hong Kong as a unique world destination. With up to 16 boats in each race, the progression system saw the top 16 boats from the heats in each event progress to the medal Finals. The highest entries were in Men’s solo (45 entries) and Men’s double sculls (43 entries). The Mixed double sculls was only introduced in 2018 but has proved to be a very attractive event, this year drawing a very strong field of 40 entries. In events with two heats (32 crews or less) the first 8 crews in each heat progressed to Final A (medals and rankings 1-16) and the next 8 in each heat to Final B (rankings 17-32). In events with three heats (over 32 crews) the top five crews in each heat move on to contest Final A with the next five in each heat going to Final B.

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One of the highlights of the 2019 WRCC for many was the Club itself, as the Competition Village and therefore the centre of activity for competitors and their visiting supporters. Everything about the Club – staff, facilities, location, environment – created a comfortable, friendly and memorable experience for all and will be central in everyone’s memories of the championships.

members will know, Victoria Harbour poses some special challenges with the strong tide movements and also with the Marine Department requirement to remove the buoys after each racing day. The OC was very fortunate to have the volunteer support of those Club members who are very experienced in laying buoys in the harbour. Starting at sunrise each day, the buoy-laying team laid the course to the exact OC and FISA specifications and monitored the positioning throughout the day. This high level of specialist expertise is probably not available elsewhere and certainly not on a volunteer basis. The OC and the event were heavily indebted to this dedicated team and recognised the strong support of the sailing side of the Club for this world rowing event.

Rowing World Class Racing The racing started on Friday afternoon with preliminary heats of the Men’s double sculls, Women’s solo and Women’s coxed quadruple sculls. Gusty tail winds on the start, conditions prevailing for the three days, meant that crews had to be careful not to be over the line when the start signal was given. With an automatic two minute time penalty for a false start, most crews took a cautious approach and stayed well back from the line. FISA recommends a distance of at least 1,000m to the first turning point greater than 45 degrees. The reasons for this quickly became obvious on Day 1 as crews reached Turning Point 2, close to Central Piers, which required a sharp turn back towards the Convention & Exhibition Centre. Even though there was a considerable spread between crews by this point, even two or three crews taking this turn together required great skill to get around the buoy without being tangled with the other crews. Good tactics saw crews taking a wider turn rather than risk collisions, saving valuable seconds over the whole course. …… and Protests Racing continued on Saturday morning with the heats of Men’s solo, Women’s double sculls, Men’s coxed quadruple sculls and Mixed double sculls, followed in the afternoon by the Finals B of the Friday heats. With very active public protests in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai and Central on Saturday afternoon, the OC advised teams racing in the morning to leave the Club early after their races and dismissed volunteers, mostly students, early in the afternoon to ensure they could get home safely. Club members willingly stepped in at short notice to fill the gaps in volunteer ranks, providing 15 volunteers to support the remaining races which were completed very successfully. Those teams and officials still at the Club after 1630hrs when racing finished were encouraged to stay until the protest situation nearby had been clarified. Many headed for the Sports Bar to enjoy the Rugby World Cup Final, while others moved to the Bistro for a quiet and enjoyable harbour-side dinner in the beautiful evening. Eventually, with careful advice from the

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OC, everyone was able to leave safely and all reports from teams the following day indicated that no-one had felt insecure in travelling back to hotels. Sunday brought the promise of a calmer day on the protest side and this allowed everyone’s attention to focus on the battle for medals on the water. Conditions were close to perfect in the harbour for coastal rowing – sunshine, guaranteed waves and some wind. As usual, the Club’s volunteer buoy laying team had the course set well before the 0730hrs scheduled time, with racing starting at 0835hrs with the remaining Finals B before moving on to the Finals A of the seven events. The race distance for the medal finals was increased from the 4km of the previous rounds to 6km, requiring a double loop around the Central section between Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Central Piers. With the fastest boats from each of the heats now brought together,

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the racing was anticipated to be highly competitive and very close. This also brought more boats together at the turning points and required significantly higher levels of skill to stay clear of collisions. For sailors who are familiar with racing around turning points, it should be remembered that the rowers are facing backwards in the boat! This raises all sorts of challenges when you are racing side by side towards a buoy which you cannot see without turning around, all while still rowing at racing speed. The Medals The first of the Finals A, the Women’s solo, started on schedule at 1045hrs and after a very hard-fought race was won by double defending champion from Ukraine, Diana DYMCHENKO who had also won in 2017 and 2018, in a time of 30m 20.10s followed by Jessica BERRA of France and Janneke VAN DER MEULEN of The Netherlands. This set the stage for the next two Finals A of the morning, the Men’s double sculls, eventually won by Spain, and then the Women’s coxed quadruple sculls. Here, the Russia crew was defending champion and was seen as the crew to beat, with Spain and Denmark likely to challenge for honours. But in the end it was the Hong Kong team crew who stunned the pre-race favourites and delighted all their local supporters by taking the gold medal. Spain had crossed the finish line first but was unlucky to be penalised for a false start, leaving Russia and Denmark to take the silver and bronze medals with Spain having to settle for 4th place. This first group of Finals was followed by Victory ceremonies for the three events. All medal crews, accompanied by the coaches, were taken by boat from the Club to Pier 10, with the ceremonies held at World Champ Square under the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. These first ceremonies involved the presenting of flowers by invited guests to each of the medal crews followed by media interviews. The Hong Kong women’s crew attracted major attention from the media and also from the crowds present to watch the ceremonies. Medals were presented in a separate ceremony after all racing had finished.

The remaining four Finals A kicked off at 1430hrs with the Women’s double sculls, in which Russia earned its sole gold medal, with the return of Hannah PRAKATSEN and Vasilisa STEPANOVA who had taken the gold medal in this event in 2017. France sisters Maya and Josephine CORNUT were second but again Hong Kong took the media attention with already well-known crew of sisters LEE Ka Man and LEE Yuen Yin finishing strongly in the bronze medal position. The Men’s solo featured a number of rowers who could win gold. These included 2018 champion Eduardo LINARES RUIZ who previously competed for Peru, but was representing Great Britain at this event. He was facing tough competition from last year’s silver medallist, Lars WICHERT of Germany and last year’s bronze medallist, Simone MARTINI from Italy. Martini was one of the most experienced coastal rowers in the field, winning gold in 2017 and a silver medal back in the 2014 championships. Spain’s Adrian MIRAMON QUIROGA had landed just outside the medals in 2018, but was coastal champion back in 2015 and 2016. So this was one of the hottest fields of the chamionships and the racing proved to be just that. At the finish line it was Miramon Quiroga who took the Spain’s second gold medal on Victoria Harbour, with Wichert taking Germany’s only medal for silver and Martini bronze. The winning time was 27m 15.2s for the 6km course. Excitement then built towards the two remaining finals. The Men’s coxed quadruple sculls had been almost entirely dominated by crews from Italy over the last few years. The Italians have quite a tradition in coastal rowing and always manage to put together several podium-finishing boats. This year, Italy had entered two crews, both with top coastal rowing athletes. Monaco had finished second last year. With some nail biting racing around the turning points and exhausting racing between, Italy maintained their domination with their two crews taking gold and silver, leaving the bronze medal for Spain. This was the fastest race of the day in 23m06.59s. And that left the Mixed double sculls, with Ukraine’s Diana DYMCHENKO, fresh from her gold medal earlier in the day in the women’s solo, DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Rowing pairing up with Yuriv IVANOV challenging the 2018 champions in this event Mitchel STEENMAN and Janneke VAN DER MEULEN from The Netherlands and with many of the other 14 crews having a chance for medals, including last year’s silver medallists from France, Pierrick LEDARD and Edwige ALFRED. But it was Ukraine who dominated the race to the finish with The Netherlands having to settle for second and Spain third, to complete a massively successful World Championships racing in Hong Kong.

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International Live TV High quality live international television images of Saturday and Sunday’s finals, produced by World Rowing Productions and with host broadcasting provided by i-Cable, were available on big screens to spectators at the Club and in Central at World Champ Square, or by streamed video. The preliminary heats were broadcast locally so that all racing was televised. These images gave amazing views of the racing and of the harbour and included overhead drone shots showing the real challenges of racing in these conditions, particularly on some of the tight turning points. The 2019 WRCC has succeeded in establishing Hong Kong as a major centre of coastal rowing throughout the world, with the Club and Victoria Harbour at its centre. RHKYC Plus World Champ Square – the perfect venue combination The concept of having the Club as the competition base and adding “World Champ Square” in Central waterfront as the public face of the championships worked perfectly. Piers 9 & 10, decorated by ISD with WRCC banners, gave spectators a front seat view of the racing with crews less than 50 metres away fighting to round the turning points without colliding with other crews. No other coastal rowing course in the world has provided such City-centre excitement and viewing access to the public. And between the piers and the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, “World Champ Square” provided family entertainment and other activities, including VR experience on rowing ergometers, in-boat photo opportunities, games and exhibition panels showing the development and history of rowing in Hong Kong. Theme Song – Row ‘n’ Rock The Row ‘n’ Rock theme of the WRCC was prominent throughout the event and the venues. The 2019 WRCC theme song specially written by local band sp’ACE and performed by them at the Closing Ceremony for the WRCC brought the theme and the event to a much wider audience. The song connects to the Row‘n’Rock theme – Row to the Rhythm, Rock to the Beat – expressing the joy and pride of Hong Kong and taking this to the world level through all of the international teams competing here and at the same time bringing this to the local community. The theme song is now available on social media for download and will continue to highlight the success of the championships.

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

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Share of Medals On the racing side, medals were won by crews from 10 countries and regions, demonstrating the fast-growing breadth and depth of coastal rowing around the world. The seven gold medals were shared by five teams – Spain and Ukraine had two gold medals each and Russia, Italy and Hong Kong one each. The trophy for the most successful team went to Spain with two gold and two bronze medals. Other teams on the medals list were Germany, France, The Netherlands, Monaco and Denmark. Confidence to Go Ahead! In the build-up to the WRCC, with many other international events in Hong Kong, sports and others, being cancelled or rescheduled, the Organising Committee (OC) continually reviewed its position to decide if the event should go ahead. The OC decision to proceed, with solid contingency plans in place in the background, proved to be the correct one. The confidence of the OC was made easier by the location of the Club being slightly isolated from the protest centres and the on-water course allowing racing to proceed without disruption. As was proved to be the case on the Saturday, the most challenging aspect was always going to be getting visitors back to their hotels and volunteers back to their homes safely after racing had finished if there were protests occurring. Again the Club came to the rescue by agreeing that in the event of serious protests preventing people from safely leaving, they would be able to stay in the Club, even after normal closing hours, until the situation was safe. Eventually this contingency was not required, but it gave the OC the confidence of a strong safety net. Thanks to Club Staff Club staff in all departments were at their friendly and supportive best and are to be congratulated on managing what were sometimes very busy situations with patience and smiles. They will be central to the very positive memories which visitors have taken home with them of their Hong Kong experiences. We have received a great many complimentary messages after the event. The words addressed to the Club from a visiting official, familiar with many world championships and Olympic Games, are typical – “…a huge thank you to all your staff and members for looking after us so well during the Coastals. This was quite an invasion, and judging by my home club there must have been doubters and sufferers as a result. But RHKYC not only did us all proud, but also did a huge amount for its own image! You have won goodwill across the rowing world from Australia via Wales to Brazil. Please do convey my thanks to all the many involved, and to your club officers.” This captures the success of the championships and the important role of the Club in achieving this. A very big thank you to all concerned! The 2019 WRCC website is at: http://www.wrcc2019.com/ The FISA Coastal Rowing web page is at: http://www.worldrowing.com/coastal/ Follow the 2019 WRCC on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WRCC2019/ DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Sustainability Really Matters W O RD S: IA N BROW NL EE

Sustainability Really Matters

ll around the world, citizens have been pressuring governments and organisations to take immediate action to address climate change. In Hong Kong the Council for Sustainable Development initiated a consultation on ‘Decarbonisation’ and the Club was a Supporting Organisation for that process.A presentation was made to interested members by Professor Leung Wing Mo (former Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Observatory) on the implications of climate change on Hong Kong with a particular focus on marine aspects.Following that the Club made a written submission which urged the government to take a more aggressive approach towards limiting temperature increase to not more than 1.5 C. The climate crisis has significant implications on the way the Club looks to the future and the way it operates.There are also implications

Damage after the storm

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for members in the way that they individually approach decarbonisation. Climate Change is Real Science has shown without doubt that global warming is taking place and that the natural systems that are needed to support the planet and diverse forms of life are under threat. In Hong Kong this is most evident in the increasing numbers of record breaking hot days and hot nights.It is also resulting in more typhoons which are more severe. On the 16 September 2018 the Club was significantly affected by typhoon Manghut, particularly at Middle Island.There was massive destruction of boats of all types and whole fleets of sailing boats and paddle boats lost.The facilities were significantly damaged and operations disrupted for several months. Regattas and other events had to be cancelled. Manghut showed that the design of Middle Island was in need of a re-think.The

hardstanding was built to standards in the 1980’s and these were shown to be inadequate to deal with increased levels of storm surge and wind strength.This not only applies to our site but to all of Hong Kong, and government is reassessing the design standards to take account of climate change.The total damage at Middle Island was in excess of $9 million and measures need to be taken to ensure that this level of impact does not occur again. New protocols are in place to lift boats above likely storm surge limits to places of safety.New design standards will need to be applied to any new development at Middle Island. Members Engaged in Sustainability Issues The Club presented a comprehensive review of our sustainability activities over the last 19 years to the ICOYC conference in Cork in September.The presentation ended with the statement “The journey is never ending” and in “2019 – A Strategy Refresh”.

Storm surge was greater than the height of the hardstanding and damaged or removed boats and pontoons

The Sustainability Working Group is starting that process and developing a multifaceted sustainability program.This involves both members and management in addressing important issues and influencing the way the Club operates.The Club was a world leader in reducing the single use of plastic bottles, bags and straws in 2016.We now will look at new areas where changes can be made.Our special focus should relate to our association with the sea.In doing this, quite apart from being able to enjoy our sports in a better and cleaner marine environment, we will also be contributing to wider efforts to create a sustainable and less polluted future. The Sustainability Working Group is therefore coordinating a number of initiatives which will be carried out in the near future or are under planning.All of these could benefit by input from club members. • Improved sorting of waste by members by constant education to “put it in the right bin”; • Developing a multi-pronged approach for removing waste from the sea, particularly plastic, and especially near our club houses – we should accept responsibility for the areas of the sea we are active in; • Reducing energy use and generating our own electricity at all three sites by installing solar panels and connecting into the grid under the new “Feed-in Tariff” scheme; • Installation of electrical charging points in our car parks to encourage use of electric vehicles; • Undertaking a number of studies in association with academic institutions in relation to marine ecology and biodiversity in the waters near our clubhouses.The monitoring of the recovery of the harbour near Kellett Island now that all reclamation works are coming to an end, is a unique opportunity. • Growing some of the vegetables for our kitchens in urban gardens at our club house sites. • Establishing a program of speakers and working sessions relating to sustainability matters.

There are many small initiatives being undertaken, such as the recent labelling of some of our storm water drains to focus members attention on the need to realise that here is where impacts on the sea begin. By acting responsibly, and proactively trying to minimize the Club’s carbon footprint, we will also help reduce the club’s impact on the wider environment.By supporting events related to marine environmental issues and promoting best practice amongst members we will not only contribute towards reducing pollution, but we will be enhancing the marine environment. If you wish to become a Sustainability Supporter or have some ideas to share, please email details to sustainability@rhkyc.org.hk.

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DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Sustainability Really Matters

Sustainability Supporters Many members have indicated an interest in being actively involved in sustainability activities. The Sustainability Working Group needs members to actively assist in these projects.Also there are many big and small ideas that members have that could fit into the operation of the Club or the Sustainability Program.We want to have a data base of members who want to be involved.We also want to improve the content in the Sustainability part of the web site.

Ship Shop

Sailboat Cushion UK Made Add a touch of nautical style with these cushions. The outer is 100% polyester to the front and Polyester/linen mix to the rear panel. 17” square.

$330

Marine

GILL Aero Boots 962 The Gill Unisex Aero Boots offer maximum grip in all weather conditions for optimised performance all round. Soft and flexible neoprene fabric is combined with a wrap-around rubber sole with reinforced toe, heel and bridge to ensure protection and flexibility. Easy to put on, with a secure, waterproof side zip and wide ankle support strap, these boots will remain comfortable and warm all year round, perfect for dinghy sailing. Tried and tested in the lab and on the water, these durable boots are also long-lasting, an ideal addition to any sailor’s wardrobe.

$575 LIFEPROOF FRE Case for iphone 11 PRO Lifeproof FRE Case for iphone 11 PROWhen you’re drawn to water, rides along on your iPhone 11 Pro to keep it at the heart of the action while still sealed against soaking. And this WaterProof case for iPhone 11 Pro does it all in a revamped style that’s sleeker than ever.

$630

ONYX-ART LONDON Cufflinks – Sailing with gift box $240

RHKYC Sailcloth Tote bags $390 each

Call David in the Ship Shop on

2239 0336 or email

shipshop@rhkyc.org.hk

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NAUTICALIA Captain Campbell’s Vernier Sextant

SAIL RACING Gravity Down Jacket

Full-size Vernier sextants were, in skilled hands, instruments of great accuracy, practicality and beauty – a joy to own and use, but also essential to the safety of the ship.

Gravity Down Jacket is made in a nylon ripstop fabric with DWR treatment for water- and wind repellency. Insulated with Blue Sign and RDS certificated 90 / 10 down and feathers, fill power 800. Reversed coil zipper and hand pockets lined with fleece. Inner pocket and Sail Racing logo graphic at chest and at top of hood. Sleeve end in lycra.

$2,690

Marine

Our replica is dedicated to Royal Navy Captain John Campbell, who developed the instrument in 1757. Crucially his invention appeared at about the same time as the first accurate, portable chronometers – and the combination of the two transformed navigation from guesswork to science, saving countless lives at sea. This importance gave rise to the air of mystique which surrounds the instrument and its use, even in today’s age of electronic wizardry.

Detailing is impressive, with hardwood handle and protective box, six shades of varying intensity, and a powerful telescope. Instrument measure 8x6.5”, box 9” square. Please note: The Campbell Sextant has fully functioning parts but is not intended for serious use. Box measures 9” square. Sextant is 7”.

$2,280

GARMIN Marine Handheld GPS GPSMAP 86s Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP 86s handheld. Whether you’re out for a day of fishing, sailing or cruising, you’ll gain peace of mind that comes from having a backup navigator. This premium handheld floats and has a sunlight-readable 3” color display. Plus, wireless connectivity makes it a virtual extension of your onboard marine system, giving you added awareness and convenience. Sync GPSMAP 86s with compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments, and you’ll see real-time boat data displayed right on your handheld. Plus, it can serve as a remote control for convenient operation of your Garmin autopilot and select FUSION marine products. And when you’re underway, an adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications as you pass over swells for more accurate tracking. GPSMAP 86s comes preloaded with a worldwide basemap. It also allows you to add BlueChart g3 coastal charts, giving you industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data. Detailed contours allow you to see 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.

$3,200

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Kellett Island Pontoons Marine

ong term members may remember the clubs area of the typhoon shelter prior to the beginning of the construction work in the Causeway Bay Typhoon shelter to build the Central Wanchai Road Bypass tunnel and the Shatin Central Railway tunnel.

In January 2012 we regained a small section of pontoon. It was not to be before 2015 before the travel hoist pier and the southern pontoons were both installed. In Mid 2017 we were given back the sea wall area and more pontoons were installed to the south of the travel hoist pier. And now we are pleased so advise that in November 2019 we have at last been able to relocate our pontoon system to its original location as below:

2010

South of the travel hoist pier

Since then we have gone through a lot of disruption with various layouts of pontoons at KI. When the work began in 2011 we lost most of the pontoons and the travel hoist pier.

North of the travel hoist pier

Originally the pontoon system was made of wood and fibreglass floats.

2011

2012

However I am pleased to advise members that all the old pontoons have been replaced and the new pontoons are made of concrete. We have had two different suppliers of pontoons, Marinetek from Finland, installed in 2015 and 2017, and Bellingham Marine from China which were installed in 2019. The pontoons were supplied to us by the contractors responsible for the work in the typhoon shelter. Final work is taking place to replace wall H beams, fendering and walking boards that were not part of the supply contract and these are being done by the clubs contractors.

2015

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2017

Happy Berthing.

BOAT BUILDERS

MARINE PRODUCTS

REGATTA YACHTS LTD

Contact: EVA WONG Email: regattayachtsltd@gmail.com Tel: 2719 8875 Fax: 2358 0621 Lot 491 DD 210 Hebe Haven, Sai Kung New Territories

LEADING PROVIDER FOR MARINE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS Unit 2, 23/F Man Shing Industrial Building 307-311 Castle Peak Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong T: 2904 6215 E: info@eme.com.hk Website: www.eme.com.hk

Marine

Builder and repairers of pleasure boats, fibreglass and woodwork specialists, riggers, fitters, metal workers, painters and all kinds of marine work. Slipway available.

Contact us for a quotation or visit us at: UK SAILMAKERS (HK) LTD 2/F, 5 Lung Yiu Street, Tap Shek Kok, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2775 7711 Fax: (852) 2775 7722 Email: sales@ukhongkong.com Web: www.uksailmakers.com

TRAINING SAILMAKERS

TEL: FAX:

2870 0289 2870 0217

E-MAIL:

sales@leesails.com www.leesails.com

WEB SITE:

Heung Wah Industrial Building 19/F, 12 Wong Chuk Hang Road Aberdeen, Hong Kong

BOAT CHARTER

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Jeanneau SO44I

Beneteau 34

Posillipo Technema 52

Scape 39 Catamaran

Yacht Charter – Hourly, Daily

時租意大利遊艇法國風帆（單、雙體）

BOATS

with chartered license + insurance + licensed crew

CHINA PACIFIC MARINE LTD

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Shop B11, Marina Cove Shopping Arcade Sai Kung, Hong Kong T: 2358 0023 F: 2358 0006 E: info@chinapacificmarine.com Contact: Mr. Don Chow www.chinapacificmarine.com

• Italy San Lorenzo 57ft deluxe yacht for 39 p • Italy Posillipo Technema 52ft deluxe yacht for 30 p • South Africa Scape 39 ft Catamaran for 37 p • French Jeanneau SO44i for 13 p • French Beneteau First 40.7 for 10 p • Beneteau Oceanis 34 for 6 p • Beneteau First 21.7 for 4 p

Team Building 團隊訓練 ASA Worldwide Recognized Bareboat Charter Certification 25119398

Charter@cata.hk

+852 53135542

hkcata

Pak Sha Wan Centre Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung, HK

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR: FOUNTAINE PAJOT/ JEANNEAU/ RIVIERA/ BOSTON WHALER/ ZODIAC NAUTIC/ ZODIAC MILPRO

sales@hk.northsails.com (852) 2327 8180 www.hk.northsails.com DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

BOATS

MARINE FABRICS

SUNSEEKER ASIA LTD

STORM FORCE MARINE LTD

B. VAN ZUIDEN (ASIA) LTD.

Marine

No. 19 Po Chong Wan Shum Wan Road Aberdeen Hong Kong T: 3105 9693 F: 2580 1769 gordon@pinecrest.com.hk office@sunseeker.com.hk www.sunseeker.com www.sunseekerasia.com.hk

Flat B 1/F, Fast Industrial Building 658 Castle Peak Road Cheung Sha Wan Kowloon Hong Kong T: 2148 3423 F: 2368 7455 E: info@bvzasia.com www.bvz.com www.sunbrella.com SUNBRELLA FABRICS

SUNSEEKER

GRAPHICS

MARINE PRODUCTS

RONSIL DEVELOPMENT LTD

PIERCEY MARINE LIMITED

Unit 702-703, 7/F Cheung Tat Centre No.18 Cheung Lee Street Chaiwan Hong Kong T: 2834 1633 F: 2834 0201 ronsil@netvigator.com

93 Che Keng Tuk Road Sai Kung Hong Kong T: 2791 4106 E: info@pierceymarine.com www.pierceymarine.com

BOAT NAMES / LOGOS / NUMBERS

1901 Dominion Centre, 43-59 Queens Road East Wanchai, Hong Kong Contact: Simon Boyde T: 2866 0114 sales@stormforcemarine.com www.stormforcemarine.com MARINE PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTER AND CHANDLERY

OUTDOOR PRODUCTS APA OUTDOOR SHOP

16A Gee Chang Hong Centre 65 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong T: 3153 4091 customer@apaoutdoorshop.com Online store: www.apaoutdoorshop.com YOUR LEADING ADVENTURE AND WATER SPORTS STORE IN HONG KONG

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REACHING THE BOATING COMMUNITY IN HONG KONG? ...then Ahoy! should be your choice. If you are interested please email ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or contact the PR Department on 2239 0307 or 2239 0312

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Christmas Fair 2019

Apart from the RHKYC Charity Foundation Stall, here is a list of stallholders and their products. ALPS Design Chariot

Fashion and Baby products Handbags, accessories, personal care and home care products Chopcookdine / LangLoi Handmade goods Couture4cameleon Handcrafted products designed and made with vintage Japan fabrics FaB Home-made Xmas décor and Xmas gifts FeldieJournals Stylish handmade paper journals and sewn goods Food For Life Emporium Skin care products Hilary Schwartz Collection Gemstone jewellery Himalaya Living Tea Mareta Limited Marine products Mystical Monks of Bali Organic coconut soap Objectt Optik Co. Ltd. Sport eyewear and sunglasses Petit Chat Noir Handmade and designed jewellery and accessories RHKYC Charity Foundation New/Unused Items donated by Members for Charity Sale RHKYC F&B Christmas Hampers RHKYC Ship Shop Ship Shop Products Royal Dynasty Spa & Fresh water pearls and ornaments Beauty Trading Limited Sea to Sky Trading Co. Textiles, Home Décor and Collectables Voila Watches

Christmas Wreath Each participant will make his/her own wreath of 20cm in diameter. Fee: $390 per person Minimum participants: 15 Remarks: Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Events | Promotions

Our Christmas Fair is coming up soon on 7 December on the Main Lawn from 1200hrs to 1700hrs. A great opportunity to support members’ own small businesses and do your Christmas shopping on your Club account too! We are also incredibly grateful to all of the members who have donated new/nearly new items to be sold at the RHKYC Charity Foundation stall at the Christmas Fair and our charity volunteers have been busy sorting through the donations and preparing some fantastic offers for you including $100 bundles of joy! The are also items from Hermes, Mikimoto, Shanghai Tang and other well-known brands to snap up!

In addition, we have some fabulous Christmas themed workshops! Make Your Own Christmas Wreath/ Christmas Tree/ Christmas Tote Bag at the Christmas Fair

Christmas Tote Bag Each participant will make his/her own tote bag of 34cm x 36cm. Fee: $280 per person Minimum participants: 10 Remarks: Suitable for age 6 or above Christmas Tree Each participant will make his/her own Christmas Tree with clay, of 10cm in diameter and 14cm in height. Fee: $280 per person Minimum participants: 10 Remarks: Suitable for age 6 or above

Email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Just some of the fabulous items available at the Charity Stall!

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Middle Island and Shelter Cove Happenings

$98 Burger and Booze Middle Island | 6 December | from 1930hrs to 2300hrs

Events | Promotions

$98 series returns! Last few days for the great fun with your friends and work colleagues at Middle Island with all-you-can-eat-salad bar, unlimited baked potatoes with trimmings, unlimited personalized burgers from our selections, plus free-flow vodka, gin and rum based cocktails, beer, soft drinks and DJ music! Only $98 per person. Reach Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office immediately on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk to secure your booking!

Extended Sampan Service

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

Christmas-themed Set Lunch and Dinner Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 2 to 25 December

With back-to-back cool, sunny days and breezy evenings, it is just prefect to take a 4-course set menu at the Middle Island and Shelter Cove. Enjoy festive fares including appetiser, soup, Roast Turkey and Christmas Delights with your family and friends for a leisurely afternoon soaking up the sun.

Seared Scallops, Smoked Salmon and Red Onion Salad, Crispy Capers, Citrus and Olive Oil Dressing ❧ ❧ ❧ Butternut Squash Cream Soup, Pumpkin Seed ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Turkey Breast, Chestnut and Herb Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Brussels Sprout, Braised Red Cabbage, Baby Carrot and Roast Potato or Oven-baked Cod Fish Fillet on Ratatouille, Tiger Prawns, Preserved Black Bean Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Christmas Pudding, Brandy Vanilla Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Christmas Cookies $468/ person. No reservation is required.

For enquiries, please call the Middle Island on 2812 0365 or the Shelter Cove on 2792 2744.

Wine of the Month Domaine Papagiannakos Assyrtiko 2018 – Attica, Greece A very clean and crisp profile with citrus and white flesh aromas. The acidity is very well integrated into the wine and gives the ability for long aging. With aging the wine develops a beautiful mineral character. [Suggested food pairing: seafood, fish, white meat and Mediterranean cuisine] $298 per bottle. Château Lussan Rouge 2017 – Bordeaux, France Dark in colour with purple glints. The nose is mineral and subtle, opening with fragrances of underbrush. The attack is fleshly on the palate with pronounced tannins emphasising aromas of raspberry. Classic and easy. [Suggested food pairing: unmatured goat’s cheese] $268 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets

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Monthly Wine Fairs Kellett Island, Wednesday 4 December, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 6 December, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Christmas and New Year Programmes

Sunday 1 December

Main Lawn Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating

Saturday 7 December

Poolside Children’s Christmas Party

2 to 23 December

Compass Room Christmas-themed Set Lunch

2 to 25 December

Middle Island and Shelter Cove Christmas-themed Set Lunch and Dinner

9 to 23 December

Bistro Christmas-themed Buffet Lunch and Dinner

Events | Promotions

Have a celebration of everything Christmassy from fir tree, fairy lights, tempting goodies, chocolate boxes to Santa Gingerbread House workshop, tempting festive dinners, carols, and presents! Check out the Christmas brochure enclosed with this issue of Ahoy! or visit the Club website for all your festive needs.

Deadline for ordering Christmas Food, Goodies and Hampers. Order forms can be downloaded from the website. Place an order now!

Monday 16 December

Saturday 21 December

Compass Room Christmas-themed Seafood Brunch with Bubbles

Winter Solstice Sunday 22 December

Regatta Room All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch

Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December

Compass Room Set Lunch Bistro Buffet Lunch

Compass Room Set Dinner Bistro Buffet Dinner

Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December

Compass Room Set Lunch Bistro Buffet Lunch

Compass Room Set Dinner Bistro Buffet Dinner

Boxing Day Thursday 26 December

Compass Room Seafood Brunch with Bubbles Bistro Buffet Lunch

New Year’s Eve Tuesday 31 December

Compass Room Gala Dinner and Dance Bistro Buffet Dinner Middle Island Set Dinner

New Year’s Day Wednesday 1 January

Compass Room Seafood Brunch with Bubbles Bistro Buffet Lunch Regatta Room All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Wine Set of the Month

Private festive Party

Let’s go for Christmas Party

Events | Promotions

v Champagne Bruno Paillard Rosé Première Cuvée M. V. – Reims, France v Pierro Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc L.T.C. Santa Claus Edition 2017 – Margaret River, Western Australia v Pierro Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot L.T.C. Santa Claus Edition 2014 – Margaret River, Western Australia v Three bottles packed in RHKYC branded wooden gift box $1,468/ set For enquiries, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Time for festive food, magical lights and great times. The Regatta Room, either in its entirety or divided into smaller, more intimate settings, is one of your best choices at the Club (if not the whole of Hong Kong). Marvel in the uninterrupted view of the Victoria Harbour and enjoy front row seats each night for ‘A Symphony of Lights’ from the balcony. For a more immersive experience in our spectacular surroundings, host your event on the Rooftop.

Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup

Host your own spectacular New Year’s Eve Party and enjoy the fireworks in the Harbour from the Regatta Room and its Balcony. Impress your family, friends and colleagues.

Bistro | 1 December 2019 to 19 January 2020 CLAY POT RICE

煲仔飯

Preserved Pork, Chinese Liver Sausages and Duck Leg 臘味油鴨煲仔飯

$128

Chicken, Black Mushroom and Conpoy 北菇瑤柱滑雞煲仔飯

$118

Salted Fish and Pork Patty 鹹魚肉餅煲仔飯

$108

Minced Beef and Egg 窩蛋牛肉煲仔飯

$108

Pork Spare Ribs, Chicken Feet and Black Bean Sauce

We present a variety of festive Christmas party packages from cocktails, to sit down meals, to buffets and everything in between. Contact the Banquet Office to put together your dream event.

$98

豉汁鳳爪排骨煲仔飯 D O UBLE- B O ILED S O U P S

燉湯

Pork Shank, Dried Sea Whelk and Cordyceps 蟲草花螺頭燉豬

$88

Pigeon and Fresh Ginseng 鮮人參燉乳鴿

$82

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Phone 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk

Charity ‘1000’-points Best of the Best Wine Dinner Gun Room | Saturday 7 December

PRE-DINNER TASTING Amuse Bouche Salt: King Alaska Crab topped with Anna Dutch Caviar Sweet: Peking Duck Skin with Raspberry Compote Sour: Fennel Sauerkraut with 5J Ham Bitter: Endive with Peppered Salmon Mousse Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2008 MENU AND WINES Blue Lobster wrapped with Toro Tartar, Edamame Purée and Pickled Cucumber M. Chapoutier Ermitage l’Ermite Blanc 2015, Rhône, France ❧ ❧ ❧ Pasta Shells stuffed with Jet-fresh Langoustine and Dill in Crustacean Sauce Domaine Louis Latour Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru ‘Les Quatre Journaux’ 2016, Burgundy France ❧ ❧ ❧ 36-month aged Iberico Ham with Monkfish Tail, Caramelised Figs, Edible Seaweed Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque Rosé 1996 ❧ ❧ ❧ Sautéed French Pigeon Breast with Morels, 9-year-aged Acquerello Carnaroli Risotto Marchese Antinori Solaia 2015, Tuscany, Italy

❧ ❧ ❧ Smoked NZ Venison Fillet and Foie Gras, Porcini Ravioli Descendientes de José Palacios, La Faraona 2014, Bierzo, Spain ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Italian Reindeer Fillet, Borlotti Beans, Sweety Drop Peppers Torbreck The Laird 2008, Barossa, Australia ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised US Wagyu Veal Cheek, Crispy Sweetbread, Veal Bone Marrow, Blackberry Reduction Continuum by Tim Mondavi 2015 (Magnum), Napa, USA ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Kobe Beef Tenderloin, Roast Asparagus and Yellow Beetroot, Natural Jus Abreu Las Posadas 2013, Napa, USA Hundred Acres Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa, USA ❧ ❧ ❧ Exquisite International Cheese Platter (Family Style) Dow’s Vintage Port 2007, Douro, Portugal ❧ ❧ ❧ Dark Chocolate Pint filled with Smoked Hazelnut Praline, Pink Salt and Olive Oil Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Homemade Grand Petit Fours Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Digestive Trolley

Events | Promotions

Limited to 22 seats at one very special table. Take a seat at the last wine dinner of the year, composed of ten wines – all rated 100 points from list of famous wine critics and paired with an extremely exclusive 10-course menu. The gastronomic dinner is available at only $9,888 per person, including a $1,500 donation to the RHKYC Charity Foundation.

It’s time to taste all tempting 100 points bottles as a yearly reward.

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

Fondues Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 1 December 2019 to 29 February 2020 Swiss Cheese Fondue $288 Gruyère and Emmenthal simmered with White Wine, Kirsch and Garlic Served with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli and French Bread 瑞士芝士火鍋 – 配馬鈴薯、西蘭花及法式麵包 Dutch Farmhouse Cheese Fondue Cubes of Gouda, Gruyere and Fontina Cheese with White Wine and Minced Garlic Served with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, Button Mushrooms and French Bread 荷蘭芝士火鍋 – 配馬鈴薯、西蘭花、車厘茄、蘑菇及法式麵包

$288

Farmhouse Goat’s Cheese Fondue Cubes of Goat’s Cheese with White Wine Served with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, Button Mushrooms and French Bread 羊奶芝士火鍋 – 配馬鈴薯、西蘭花、車厘茄、蘑菇及法式麵包

$288

*Chinese Assorted Meat Fondue $588 Chicken Consommé with Sliced Kagoshima Beef (200g) and Sliced Chicken (200g), served with Bean Curd, Shiitake Mushrooms, Onions and Chinese Vegetables *中式肉類火鍋 – 雞清湯配高島牛肉、雞肉片、豆腐、冬菇、洋葱及雜菜 *Available in the Bistro only 只於 Bistro 供應 DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

Boschendal Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 5 December

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price Only $628 per person Speaker Mr Devon Lochhead, DGB Regional Sales Manager – Asia Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Events | Promotions

PRE-DINNER TASTING Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut, Méthode Cap Classique 2014

A legendary winery founded in 1685 Boschendal lies between two renowned wine regions; the Simonsberg and Drakenstein mountains in Africa. The name Bos-en-dal, literally “Bossendaal” (wood and dale) farm, is one of the oldest wine producers in the New World. The land was originally granted in 1685 to the French Huguenot émigré, Jean Le Long. In 1715 the property was purchased by fellow Huguenots, the De Villiers brothers. The elegant Manor House, an outstanding example of Cape Dutch architecture, was built in 1812.

MENU AND WINES Grilled Langoustine and Squid Salad, Cucumber Pickles Boschendal Sommelier Collection Chenin Blanc 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Monkfish Fillet, Grey Shrimp, Caper Dill Cream Sauce Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Chardonnay 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked French Venison Fillet with Porcini Ravioli, Wild Berry Reduction Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Pinot Noir 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Black Angus Beef Sirloin, Brown Mushroom, Natural Jus Boschendal Heritage Collection Black Angus 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Milk Tart, Wild Berries ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

After remaining in the De Villiers family for 164 years, the farm was sold to a Dutch farmer, D J Retief. After the disastrous phylloxera plague of 1896 destroyed the vineyards in the area, Prime Minister of the Cape Colony and South African visionary, Cecil John Rhodes, purchased the property in partnership with De Beers and set about restoring it to its former glory. Until recently the farm was part of the Anglo American Farms Limited portfolio. Proud new owners, DGB (Pty) Ltd, took over the reins in 2005. As custodians of such a rich and distinguished heritage, DGB is committed to ensuring Boschendal’s place as one of the great wine estates of the world.

All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch Regatta Room | 1130hrs to 1430hrs ‘Yum Cha’ must be one of the best ways to gather together with family and friends. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch with freshlysteamed dumplings, deep-fried pastry puffs, spring rolls, gooey custard buns and more of your favourites. The steamed Dim Sum will be served piping hot from Dim Sum trolleys and fried items will be served at your table whilst the baked items, vegetables, daily rice and noodle dishes will be available at the buffet area. To keep children entertained, we will have a balloon twisting and juggling clown and this will surely add to a fun family gathering. Live music by our multi-talented guitar player who sings both Chinese and Western favourites which will enhance the atmosphere for all to enjoy. Available on Sunday 1 and 29 December at $198 per adult, $139 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $99 per child at aged 5 to 8 years. On Sunday 22 December (Winter Solstice) and Wednesday 1 January (New Year’s Day), a festive Dim Sum Brunch will be available at $298 per adult, $208 per child aged 9 to 12 years and $149 per child aged 5 to 8 years.

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Maximum 11 guests per membership account. For reservations, please email the Banquet Team at banquet@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 during office hours which are Mondays to Fridays between 0900hrs and 1730hrs or Saturdays between 0930hrs and 1230hrs. Outside of office hours, please call Reception on 2832 2817.

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

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

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Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Kevin Duane Crandall Mr & Mrs Fredrik Bertil Hahnel Mr & Mrs Stefan Alexander Lecher Mr & Dr Darren John Pollock Mr & Mrs William Richard Vanbergen Mr & Mrs Wong Chun Pong FULL MEMBERS Mr Frederic J E Azemard Mrs Nicole Green Dr Lo Ming Chor Anne Ms Woo Oi Chi JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Scott Alexander Foxton Ms Daria Kaneva Ms Lau Yan Ming Charmaine Miss Sarah Jane Ng Mr Tang Ki Wan Calvin Mr Yam Yeehin Matthew CADET MEMBERS Leah Giselle Brown Ella Cornelia Boldt-Christmas Selma Nora Boldt-Christmas Eleanor Bryn Crandall Lucy Amara Ching Hei Gowlland Romina Vivien Lecher Nathan Wong CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Sveva Amadei Kaden Chan Choy Shiu Lam Jeremy Nicolette Natasha Lau Eliott Jan A Przyszczykowski Ilona Annie G Przyszczykowski Liu Zihan Qian De Yi Zhu Tongan STUDENT USAGE CARD Victoria Elizabeth Holcom INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Mr Chan Tung Him Mr Hugh Hunter Jamieson Mr Lam Shun Wa Adam Mr Lau Wai Leung Alfred Mr Leung Kin Shan Mr Leung Kai Chung Kevin Ms Samantha Jane Morris Mr Jason Sean O’Leary Miss Magdalena Marta Pilichowska Ms Amy Kathleen Reading Mr Tsoi Chiu Yuk Mr Bradly Wilkins

November 2019

CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr Kazuhiko Takai Mitsubishi Chemical Hong Kong Limited – Managing Director Mr & Mrs Lee Wai Hung Liu Chong Hing Investment Limited – Executive Director Ms Trantallis Karin & Mr Koratio Wong Prime China Development Limited – Director

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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

INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Mrs Chan Tong Yu Fun Nora & Mr Chan Kwok Wai Stephen Mr & Mrs Ip Wai Bun Benjamin Mr & Mrs Ma Chi Keung Afonso Mr & Mrs Tse Wai Keung Ms Wong Yim Chun Agnes & Mr Tam Man Chi ABSENT MEMBERS Miss Alexandra Helen Barker Mr Cheng Ming Ki Toby Mr Aymeric Denis Andre Gillard Mr Paul Harris Mr David Edward Hopper Mr Adam Riley Mr Thorwen Johannes Bernard Uiterwaal Mr & Mrs Nicholas Staley Fox Capt & Mrs Brent Raymond Hawkins Mr & Mrs Robert George Nield Mr & Mrs James David Priest Annabel Eleanor Mimi Fox William Digby Staley Fox Kwok Chi Ho Lam Wing Tung RESIGNATION Mr Chui Kam Fai Miss Liang Zhi Rong Mr Pak Chung King Felix Miss Chan Bo Tin & Mr Chan Wang Chi Mr & Mrs Mark Spencer Greenberg Mr & Mrs Chris Stanley Meads Dr & Mrs Ng Kwok Keung Daniel Mr & Mrs Julian Proctor Mr & Mrs David Geoffrey Ralph Mr & Mrs Andrew Robertson Schantz William Stanley Lawrence Meads Theo Masdebrieu Ng Tin Oi Christina Shum Jasmine Deborah William John Stubbings Carmen Van den Berg

Amendment of Parking Bye-Laws General Committee at its meeting on 26 September 2019 have approved the alteration of Bye-Laws relating to parking which takes effect from 26 November. Please see the member section of the website for details.

DECEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

5-Year Long Service Awards Club Lines Pinta Tang, Banquet Manager

Vanessa Cheung Receptionist

Johnny Tang, Ship Shop Assistant

Wong Siu Pang Pastry Senior Cook B

Cheung Yung Kan Senior Boat Handler

Ma Wai Keung, Coxswain

Yeung Ho Chung Senior Houseman

Staff Service Awards

Ma Wai Keung, Coxswain

Eric Chau, F&B Supervisor

Vincent Wat, Bar Captain

| DECEMBER 2019 AHOY!

Lai Cheuk Pong, Coxswain

Yuen Yiu Wing, Coxswain