Ahoy! February 2021

February 2021

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2020: The year that couldn’t keep RHKYC OC down!

Sail Training at Middle Island: A Guide to Boat Hire | Staying motivated through the colder months February 2021

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ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

2020: The year that couldn’t keep RHKYC OC down!

Sail Training at Middle Island: A Guide to Boat Hire | Staying motivated through the colder months

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Contents

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Calendar Commodore’s Message The Hoi Loong General Manager’s Message RHKYC Charity Foundation Chinese New Year 2021 – Club Operating Hours

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FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

10 2020: The year that couldn’t keep RHKYC OC down!

22 Staying motivated through the colder months 23 Meet Our Rowers 24 Rowing Training

30 On the Horizon 31 Wine Page 32 F&B Food Promotions

SAILING 14 Starter’s Box 15 Lipton Trophy 16 An Introduction to Match Racing 18 Sail Training at Middle Island: A Guide to Boat Hire

SUSTAINABILITY REALLY MATTERS 25 How Sustainable Is Your Meal?

CLUB LINES 36 Club Directory 36 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

MARINE 26 Ship Shop 28 Marine | Boatyard 29 Classified Page 29 Marine Directory

IMAGE: KEITH TAM

2020: The year that couldn’t keep RHKYC OC down!

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Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Bob Wilson; Commodore Denis Martinet; Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Sailing David Norton; 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 34.

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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Hong Kong Race Week

盤菜 Poon Choi

St. Valentine’s Day

9 to 13 March

Rooftop 6 and 7 February

Compass Room | Middle Island | Shelter Cove Sunday 14 February

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Home-made Chinese New Year Puddings, Chinese New Year Poon Choi Takeaway, Chinese New Year Chocolate are available for ordering

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Kellett Island Wine Fair

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10 Speaker’s Corner by Mark Agnew on Lessons in resilience: Rowing the Northwest Passage Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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17 SWG Town Hall to introduce Sustainability Working Group’s initiatives to all members Adult Beginners Sailing Course

22 Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes

Bistro 13 January to 26 February

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Shelter Cove Wine Fair

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11 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Powerboat Handling Refresher

12 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Powerboat Navigation Refresher

18 Familia Torres Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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CLASS RACING 盤菜 Poon Choi at the Rooftop CNY Arts and Crafts Workshop in Regatta Room

by Family Panel Supervised Sailing Session High Performance Sailing Keelboat Crew Course Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner

盤菜 Poon Choi at the Rooftop High Performance Sailing Keelboat Crew Course Powerboat Navigation Refresher Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers

Chinese New Year • Set Menu in the Compass Room • All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch in the Regatta Room Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes in the Bistro 13 January to 26 February Keelboat Crew Course

Chinese New Year All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch in the Regatta Room St. Valentine’s Day Set Menu in the Compass Room, Middle Island and Shelter Cove

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CLASS RACING DINGHY RACING

Supervised Sailing Session High Performance Sailing Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner

Adult – Further Sailing High Performance Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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Chinese New Year All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch

Regatta Room Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February | 1130hrs to 1430 hours

Adult – Further Sailing RYA Safety Boat Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Red Bull Three Peaks Day 1 Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course (Day 1)

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Adult – Further Sailing RYA Safety Boat Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers Red Bull Three Peaks Day 2 Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course (Day 2)

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Wines of the Month Stéphane Brocard Closerie Des Alisiers Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018 Burgundy, France Jean Marc & Mathieu Crochet Sancerre Rouge 2018 Loire, France

Commodore’s Message As I fired the Club’s cannon into the New Year with a small retinue of Covid respectful individuals, there was genuine optimism that a page was being turned, of some light at the end of a rather long and difficult tunnel. Well as I stare at a beautifully windy, yet empty Victoria Harbour, it seems little has changed. Or has it?

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We are in February, an auspicious month on many fronts. It takes its name from a Roman purification ritual! Now that is very appropriate isn’t it? Moreover, as we all know we shall also welcome the Year of the Ox on the 12th – It is very much hoped that the combative, brave and stoic nature of the Ox will enhance positively the aforementioned cleansing origin of Februarius. And it’s also the shortest month of the year so less to endure! We shall take positives wherever we can!

By now you will have heard, or indeed seen on our amazing YouTube channel (please do subscribe!) that a number of events and activities have been cancelled or postponed for the obvious reasons: • The very unique One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase • The largest youth regatta in Asia, Hong Kong Race Week • And the Red Bull 3 Peaks Race And so too our blue-ribbon event, the Rolex China Sea Race, which is now cancelled after already being postponed from 2019. With the current restrictions, it is impractical for the Club to conduct an offshore race finishing in Philippines waters, but please accept my heartfelt gratitude to all the teams registered for your continuous support.

All of us at the Club, the Race Committee, in conjunction with our longstanding partner Rolex, promise to deliver a great Rolex China Sea Race in 2022 on the occasion of its 60 th anniversary.

So this gives us plenty of time to ponder and do things we may not have had a chance to do. The Sail Training team did exactly that and took this opportunity to update and introduce exciting features to the Club's Sail Training programme. Jono, Luke and the team at Middle Island explain this in more details: “For youth courses, a larger emphasis has been placed on exploring our marine environment. Beyond just learning to sail around windward and leeward marks, the youth sailors are being given the opportunity to build independence and a thorough enjoyment of being out on the water.

Coupled with this is our sustainability modules in youth courses aimed at developing a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts we see every day. Sea plastics discussions, beach cleanups and spreading the message of what they have seen are now key elements in our School Holiday sailing courses.

On the racing front, our updated Opti Silver Squad programme and new Youth Silver Squad programme are giving sailors a chance to develop racing skills and experience their first taste of racing in a lowstress and fun environment. These squads will eventually feed in to the Sharks and race at a high level once they have spent time developing the fundamentals of racing and more importantly, experienced the camaraderie and enjoyment of social competition with a group of close friends.

Our Adult Sail Training courses have also seen some key changes.

Starting with our beginner courses, we have extended the Adult Beginners course from five to six days, reduced the class sizes and are now offering the course on a regular basis in Cantonese as well as English. The goal is create a more relaxed and comfortable experience for newcomers to sailing to develop fundamental sailing skills in a manner that will not discourage continued participation in the sport.

From there, we now offer our "Further Sailing" course to fine tune skills and introduce dinghy sailors to racing, cruising and our core activities of the Club.”

Cracking stuff you will all agree.

Marine also informs us that by the time of reading this the mooring relocation will be complete and all 132 moorings will now be back in our allocated mooring area. The works in the typhoon shelter, for the Wanchai Bypass road tunnel and Shatin Central link railway tunnel are complete however there is still dredging taking place for a few months but this will not affect our mooring area of the fairways.

The Club is also in the process of placing an initial order for two new Seaward mark laying boats, a long awaited replacement of our trusted but aging Choy Lees.

Usually, January marks the start of the training season for the Club’s Dragon Boat team, Royal X along with the official Bai San being held (usually) this month at Middle Island. The traditional Bai San is 'still on the cards' and hopefully (if social distancing is eased) the Club's very own Dragon Boat Team Royal X could pray for good luck for the races coming up in March and June; The Middle Island Cup and The Kellett Island Cup respectively.

The Rowing Team is planning ahead in hopes that we can get back on the water as soon as possible. For the Easter break, the rowing section will be organising a number of rowing and paddling camps. Have some plan in head before the Easter time and be the first to register. For further details, please visit our website.

One final positive note. It seems our members are increasingly thirsty and quenching that thirst with the Cuvee du Commodore and the Boat Wines, so much so that our reserves were menaced, Fear not, more supply is on the way!

Wishing all Kung Hei Fat Choi in the hope the Year of the Ox will bring you and your families good health, great fortune and let’s fill our Harbour with all types of vessels all year long!

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會長的話 在遵守社交距離限制規例下，我在元旦鳴炮，希望大家都可以抱著樂觀的 心態祝願今年更勝舊年。當我凝望著美麗但帶空虛感的維多利亞港時， 看似有一點新景像，但到底是否有所改變呢？

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二月是一個吉祥的月份，大家都知道本月十二日我們要迎來牛年。牛本性 勇敢及堅忍，希望農曆新年的到來能把這些正能量帶給大家；加上二月是 全年最少日子的月份，大家一定可以撐過去的。 直至現在，相信大家已經聽聞或者見過我們每月的會長視頻（大家緊記訂 閱我們的頻道啊！），從中應該已知悉有數項賽事或活動因社交距離限制 措施而被迫取消或延期，當中包括： • 很獨特的 One Global HKRNVR 紀念盃帆船賽、 • 亞洲最大型的青少年帆船賽 ─「香港帆船賽週」以及 • Red Bull 3 Peaks 三項極限挑戰賽 當然，我們的藍海競賽 ─「勞力士中國海帆船賽2021」亦告取消。因應目 前檢疫隔離措施，本會實在難以繼續舉辦終點設於菲律賓的離岸賽事， 謹 此衷心 感謝各報名隊伍一如既往的支持，賽 事 籌備委員會將 繼 續與 長期合作夥伴勞力士合作，攜 手於2 0 2 2年舉辦更盛 大、更安全的中國 海帆船賽。 亦因如此，我們可利用空閒時間去思考或整理一些之前未有時間處理的 工作。本會的帆船運動訓練團隊正利用這段時間更新一下帆船訓練課程 內容，Jono，Luke及其中途島帆船及賽艇訓練中心團隊對於更新的課程 內容介紹如下： 在青少年的帆船運動訓練課程方面，我們將更注重探索海洋環境。除了 學習如何繞著上下風泡航行外，青少年帆船運動員將有機會在享受追風 逐浪的樂趣之餘學習變得更獨立。再者，我們會加入可持續發展元素，好 讓學員對於環境污染及影響有更深的認識。探討海洋塑膠污染問題、清 潔沙灘行動以及積極推廣海洋及環境保育的訊息將會是本會開辦的「學 校假期帆船運動訓練課程」的重中之重。 在比賽方面，本會的「樂天鯊 魚競賽隊銀隊」及「青少年鯊 魚競賽隊銀 隊」訓練計劃將讓學員在輕鬆及愉快的環境下一嚐比賽的樂趣。這些學

員將會是「香港遊艇會鯊魚競賽隊」的未來棟樑，他們有足夠的賽戰經驗 後；可在愉快的氣氛下再與其他高手一較高下。 我們的成人帆船訓練課程同樣有關鍵性的改變。在初階課程方面，我們把 5日的課程延長至6日，減少每班學員數目以及恆常地提供中文授課的課 程。此舉目的在於提供一個更輕鬆及舒適的體驗予初學者，為他們打造穩 健的帆船運動基礎的同時亦不會打消他們持續學習的決心。有見及此，我 們現開辦『帆船運動訓練增潤』課程，讓學員有更多機會磨練帆船運動技 藝，更可以讓接觸小帆船的運動員出席更多比賽或本會其他活動。」 相信大家都認同這是絕佳的東西！ 當大家正在閱讀本序言時，海事部已通知我們位於銅鑼灣的132個海上 泊位已歸位。雖然位於避風塘與灣仔繞道及沙中線相關的工程已告竣工， 可是淤泥挖掘工程仍在進行中；儘管如此，上述工程不會影響本會的海上 泊位。 本會採購兩艘 Seaward 航標船的工作正進行得如火如荼，兩艘新船用以 替代本會使用已久的「Choy Lees」。 一般而言，1月份為本會的龍舟隊伍 Royal X 開始訓練的月份，亦會同時於 中途島帆船及賽艇訓練中心進行拜神儀式。拜神儀式仍然是計劃之內， 一旦特區政府放寬限聚令措施，拜神儀式將會如期進行；祈求為 Royal X 出戰分別於今年3月及6月舉行的「中途島盃」及「吉列島盃」帶來好運。 展望將來，賽艇團隊希望水上運動一旦可以重啟，大家便可再重拾賽艇 樂。因此，他們計劃在復活節期間開辦多個賽艇及划槳運動日營。來吧！ 先計劃一下然後在復活節時成為首位報名的學員吧！有關詳情，請查閱本 會網頁。 最後一則正面訊息。一眾會員好像對「Cuvee du Commodore」及「Boat Wines」兩大美酒意猶未盡呢！不用擔心，我們將為大家提供更多貨源。 恭喜發財！在牛年祝大家身體健康、好運年年！讓我們今年把不同船隻帶 到維港，共同享受追風逐浪的樂趣吧！

The Hoi Loong Many of you will remember the late Pat Loseby who was a Vice Patron of the Club and many of you will have never met her but have been in the Pat Loseby Room, sat on the Pat Loseby Bench outside Reception or even stood under the tree that bears her name. But have you had a Hoi Loong? It's perfect in this chilly weather!

W O RD S: PAT LO SEBY

One cold Sunday we went off cruising for the day and one of the girls had asked her Amah to fill her flask with hot water and also to give her some lemon squash in a bottle, so we could make our hot rums. When we came to pour it, we found she had put the the lemon squash in with the hot water so were were pouring out hot lemon squash, so we poured this onto our hot rum and we found this tasted jolly good. We thought tis was much better than hot rum.

When we got back to the Club we marched up to the bar and told them what we wanted them to do, and other people were in the sipping their hot rum, and they said this sounds rather good, so we tried to teach them all how to make it.

Of course it changes as you do it; sometimes it is better than others. When I do it at home I do it much better because I add a kick to it. We called it Hoi Loong. When we were at Shelter Cove just after Christmas, one of the girls said it is too sweet so I said we could alter that by not putting in any sugar and instead try putting in some lime juice. So we tried it that way and she thought it was better.

Mine is usually quite lethal.

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General Manager’s Message

總經理布馬克

As I write this column, Hong Kong still has strict social distancing measure in place to help control the spread of Covid-19. We will of course strictly follow the restrictions, but our sailing, rowing, paddling and F&B operations all stand ready to open up our sporting and social programmes as soon as there is any easing from government and we will notify members by email as soon as these are announced.

In the meantime our plan is that the first weekend of February will see Poon Choi being served on the Rooftop at Kellett Island. We are hoping this will be able to proceed on the evenings of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February. For those who would prefer it, we are also offering a New Year Poon Choi Takeaway item which serves 4 to 6 people.

From 13 to 16 February and in addition to the regular menu, the Bistro will offer Chef’s recommended Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes.

And on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February, you can enjoy our Chinese New Year All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch in the Regatta Room.

The government has already announced that there will be no fireworks in the harbour on the second day of Chinese New Year, but in an effort to allow members to celebrate as normal, if the Government has eased the closing time for dine-in meals then the Kellett Island Clubhouse will be open for dinner as usual that night.

For those celebrating at home, or looking for a gift for family and friends, our popular homemade Chinese New Year Puddings are available but must be ordered by 4 February. Three different types are available (Chinese Turnip and Preserved Meat Pudding, Sweetened Water-Chestnut Pudding and Sweetened Glutinous Pudding) and come packaged in our own Club-branded reusable box, as are our Chinese New Year Chocolates!

This year Chinese New Year falls at the same time as Valentine’s Day, so there are double the reasons to celebrate this February. Chef Paul and his team have created a fabulous 5-course Valentine’s menu which will be available in the Compass Room and a special 4-course menu will be available at Middle Island and Shelter Cove, government restrictions permitting of course.

Towards the end of February, our first wine dinner for the Year of the Ox is the Familia Torres Wine Dinner on 25 February. Familia Torres was established in Spain in 1870 and is currently being run by the family’s fifth generation. The Torres Family has passed on the secret of great wines and a love of the land from generation to generation and is now the largest winery in Spain. The Asian Brand Ambassador of the Torres Winery is based in Hong Kong and will be joining us to introduce the Torres wines paired with an exquisite menu prepared by Chef.

Given that this article is in print and hence has to be written a few weeks in advance, information may change in this Covid-19 environment which sees social distancing measures change from time to time. Please do keep up to date with what’s happening at the Club by ensuring you are receiving our regular emails. If you’re not on our email list please contact membership@rhkyc.org.hk who will be happy to add or update your details, or alternatively please refer to our website for the latest information on events and promotions.

本月份的焦點當然是農曆新年。不論在香港遊艇會或家中慶祝，我們為各 位準備了不同的東西賀新歲。常言道牛年出生的人都擁有勤奮、刻苦等優 秀特質。根據風水師傅預測，2021年將會比2020好，尤其下半年更為顯 著，我期望牛年會是一個平安以及豐盛的一年。 執筆之時，香港仍採取嚴厲的社交距離措施以防範新型冠狀病毒病的傳 播風險。一方面，本會會繼續嚴格執行相關措施；另一方面，我們的帆船、 賽艇及划槳運動部門、餐飲部將隨時待命，一旦放寬社交距離限制，便會 為大家重啟體育及社交活動，屆時將以電郵通知各會員。 此刻，我們計劃在二月的第一個周末在吉列島會所天台提供盤菜晚宴。我 們期望能夠在2月6及7日的晚上舉行這個活動。隨此之外，我們亦為一眾 盤菜」愛好者提供4至6人份的盤菜外賣作為另一選擇。 於2月13至16日，除定期餐牌外，我們將在 Bistro 為大家提供大廚推介 的農曆新年節慶菜式。而2月13（星期六）及2月14（星期日），大家可在 Regatta Room 享用農曆新年的任點任食「點心 Brunch」。 政府已公佈今年將取消年大年初二的農曆新年煙花滙演，但為了盡力使

會員可以如常歡渡新歲；倘若政府放寬晚飯禁堂食的規限，吉列島會所將 於當晚如常開放晚市餐飲服務。 不論你是留在家裡賀新歲或是正在物色賀禮，本會廣受歡迎的賀年糕點 可是不二之選，但請緊記必須於2月4日前訂購。我們提供的三款賀年糕 點，包括蘿蔔糕、馬蹄糕及年糕將以印有香港遊艇會商標的可循環再用禮 盒盛載，農曆新年巧克力亦如是呢！ 今 年的農 曆新 年 碰巧是 情人 節，令二月再 增 添 節慶 氣氛。我們的大 廚 Paul 及其團隊在 Compass Room 為大家預備了「情人節五道菜晚宴」， 而中途島及白沙灣會所則設「情人節四道菜晚宴」；當然這全取決於政府 當時頒布的限取令才可實行。 在 2 月下旬，我 們 將 呈 獻牛 年 首個 葡 萄 酒 晚 宴，就 是 2 月2 5日舉 行 的 Familia Torres 葡萄晚宴」。Familia Torres 這個葡萄酒品牌於1870年的 西班牙創立，現時由其家族第五代傳人主理。Torres 家族把對大地的熱忱 及釀製美酒的陶絕技世代相傳，現時更成為當地最大的酒莊。Torres 酒 莊的亞洲品牌大使基地位於香港，他們當晚將與我們一起推介Torres美 酒，更會配上廚師特別炮製的美食呢！

由於此文章為印刷版，需於數星期前完成編寫、排版並安排印刷；故有關政府因應新型冠狀病毒而頒布的社交距離限制措施在本刊出版及發行期間 或有所更改。為緊貼本會資訊，請確保你的電郵信箱可接收本會發出的電郵。如果你未有留下電郵地址以作通訊，請電郵至 membership@rhkyc.org.hk 與會籍部同事聯絡，他們很樂意為大家更新通訊方法，又或 閣下可選擇前往本會網頁，以獲取最新的資料與活動資訊。 FEBRUARY 2021 AHOY! |

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The Bridge

General Manager Mark Bovaird

This month it’s all about Chinese New Year and bringing you various ways to celebrate with family and friends either at the Club or at home. It is often said that people born in the year of the Ox are hardworking, diligent and industrious, all of which are fantastic characteristics. With Fung Shui masters saying that 2021 will a better year than 2020, with things improving particularly in the 2nd half of the year, I certainly hope that the Year of the Ox will be a safe, enjoyable a fruitful year for us all.

Our very own RHKYC Charity Foundation was established in 2012 to formally bring together the Club’s various charitable efforts which it has undertaken throughout its long history thanks to the efforts of its members and staff. The Foundation has helped countless underprivileged children, youth and old needy mariners and has supported many environmental causes; particularly those that affect the ocean and has provided financial and intangible support to at least 16 charitable organisations and engaged over 100 RHKYC members and staff volunteers to provide hands-on support to various charitable activities.

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Support is offered through various initiatives, be it through fundraising for donations to causes or delivering positive experiences to those less fortunate – either on or off the water.

Now, you are invited to help by purchasing our new Mascot!

Could you also be the one to help give our Mascot some colour?!

Meet Our New Mascot To represent the Foundation and help raise funds, the Club designed a unique sea turtle mascot plush toy with a reusable bag tucked inside its tummy. Sea turtles have shared the same Hong Kong waters with our members since the founding of the Club over 170 years ago.

As the sea turtles are endangered in Hong Kong, our new mascot also allows to Club to raise awareness of rising pollution and the importance of marine conservation. The Foundation worked closely with the designers to ensure all the materials used in the mascots are made of recycled material. Our mascots will be sold at various locations on Club premises and are a perfect gift for friends and family!

Become part of this unique legacy!

To ensure that the mascot is truly unique and represents our members, we are calling on all of you – young and old – to help give this mascot and it’s handy bag some colour. Simply colour in the pieces in the provided template and the winning entry will have their design put onto the turtle with the shell design put onto the reusable bag too!

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The winner will not only become part of the Club’s legacy by having our mascot carry their design, but also stands to win the following prizes: 1) A choice between 90-minute coaching session for Standup Paddle Boarding OR the free use of the bowling lane for him/her and three friends and a meal coupon!; 2) A featured interview with the Commodore on the monthly club video.

The brief is to design our turtle within using the template provided before the end of February and include the RHKYC Charity Foundation name or logo. Please see the home page of the Club website www.rhkyc.org.hk to find the template.

Leave your design in Reception and don't forget to add your name, account number and contact details.

To get more inspiration, we invite everybody to check out the turtle on display at the reception. The top three designs chosen by the Foundation will then be presented to the membership to vote on!.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2021 – CLUB OPERATING HOURS (subject to change in order to adhere to prevailing social distancing measures)

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February

The Day Preceding Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year’s Day

The Second Day of Chinese New Year

The Third Day of Chinese New Year

The Fourth Day of Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year Celebration

St Valentine’s Day Celebration

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Monday

CLUBHOUSE OPERATING HOURS Reception and Movie Library

Open 0800hrs to1800hrs

Closed

Open 1400hrs to 2200hrs

Open 1400hrs to 2200hrs

Normal operating hours

Compass Room

Open for Lunch Closed at 1500hrs

Closed

Set Dinner 1800hrs to 2300hrs last order 2130hrs

Set Dinner 1800hrs to 2300hrs last order 2130hrs

(Reservations are required)

(Reservations are required)

Open 1200hrs to last order 1430hrs 1900hrs to last order 2230hrs

Open for Lunch Closed at 1500hrs

Closed

Open 1800hrs to 2300hrs last order 2130hrs

Open 1800hrs to 2300hrs last order 2130hrs

(a la carte service)

(a la carte service)

Closed

Closed

Open 1600hrs to 2300hrs to last order 2130hrs

Open 1600hrs to 2300hrs to last order 2130hrs

(limited menu available)

(limited menu available)

Open 0800hrs to 0100hrs

Open 1600hrs to 0100hrs

Open 1600hrs to 0100hrs

(limited menu available)

(limited menu available)

(limited menu available)

Open

Open

Open

Closed

Open 1000hrs to 2200hrs

Bistro

Main Deck

Main Bar

Manned by staff up to 1800hrs and then by members up to 0100hrs

Chart Room

Closed at 1800hrs

Open

Sports Bar and Bowling Alley

Closed

Closed

Regatta Room

Closed

Closed

Open 1600hrs to 2400hrs (limited menu available)

All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch 1130hrs to 1430hrs 1130hrs to 1430hrs (Reservations are required)

(Reservations are required)

Open 0730hrs to last order 2200hrs Open 1200hrs to last order 2130hrs

Open 0800hrs to 2400hrs

Closed

Gym

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Children’s Playroom

Open 0800hrs to 1800hrs

Closed

Open 1400hrs to 2100hrs

Open 1400hrs to 2100hrs

Normal operating hours

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

(under renovation)

(under renovation)

(under renovation)

(under renovation)

(under renovation)

Squash Courts

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Snooker Room (Pat Loseby Room)

Open 1000hrs to 1800hrs

Closed

Open 1400rs to 2300hrs

Closed

Open 1000hrs to 2300hrs

Ship Shop

Open from 0900hrs to 1500hrs

Closed

Closed

Closed

Open from 1100hrs to 1500hrs

Middle Island

Closed

Closed

Open 0800hrs to 2300hrs

Open 0800hrs to 2300hrs last order 2100hrs

Open 1200hrs to 2300hrs last order 2100hrs

Shelter Cove

Closed at 1800hrs

Manned by members

Open 1200hrs to 2300hrs

Open 0900hrs to 2300hrs last order 2100hrs

Open 1200hrs to 2300hrs last order 2100hrs

Youth Club Room

MARINE AND BOAT YARD OPER ATION HOURS KI Sampan Service

0800hrs to 1900hrs

1000hrs to 1700hrs

1000hrs to 1700hrs

1000hrs to 1700hrs

Normal operating hours

MI Sampan Service

1100hrs to 1700hrs

1100hrs to 1700hrs

0730hrs to 2300hrs

0730hrs to 2300hrs

Normal operating hours

MI Rescue Boat Service

1100hrs to 1700hrs

SC Sampan Service

0900hrs to 1800hrs

Crane and Boatboy Service

0900hrs to 1700hrs

Boatyard

Normal operating hours

NO RESCUE BOAT SERVICE 1100hrs to 1700hrs

1100hrs to 1700hrs

Normal operating hours 1100hrs to 1700hrs

No crane and boatboy service. If you wish to use your boat during this period you are required IN ADVANCE to inform staff / boatboys to put your boat in the water.

Closed

Closed

Closed

Normal operating hours Normal operating hours Closed

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2020: The year that couldn’t keep Feature | 2020: The year that couldn’t keep RHKYC OC down!

W O RD S: JEREM Y YO UN G | IM AGES: STA NL E Y L A M | JEREM Y YO UN G | JENNIE CH AO | DAV Y CHUN G INIG O A RROT EGUI J O HN M CL ENN A N | KEIT H TA M | NI CK C R A BB

n a year that seemed to throw everything it could at us, the Outrigger division had one of its best years for race results and managed to get some new programmes established and a new race launched. This required a group effort between the staff, members, development programme paddlers, dragon boat colleagues, and many more.

Here is a quick summary of some key things that we should all be proud to be part of.

Training With social distancing guidelines, much of 2020 was spent training in small canoes, which was great for skill development however meant limited opportunities for those without canoes (during main parts of the lockdown club equipment was unable to be used). Fortunately many were able to find alternate racking space and use the beach to put private craft together. Impromptu clinics and adventure paddles kept peoples focus and there was cross training with trail running and ‘bodyweight’ workouts. These all combined to create a stronger foundation and platform for when we could get teams in the same OC6 canoe.

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RHKYC OC down!

The Dragons Run illustrated the training through the season, with men 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10 th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 21st and women 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th in the long course and 1st and 4th in the short course.

OUTRIGGER CONTACT outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk

The final was the big one, the ‘Around The Island Race’ (ATIR) the premier Asia OC race that for 2020 was a battle of the local clubs. Early selection enabled the teams to get their blend and refine their tactics leading to some great results. Our Men won the A unlimited division (first time since 2014) and our mixed A won the mixed unlimited with Mixed B a solid second. Some great results also for our developing teams in mixed unlimited and mens standard.

Social With Social Gathering restrictions, there were limited opportunities to have team functions causing our social committee to get creative but

As well, with the introduction of a Performance coach to focus on the A and B crews and the Club’s Paddle Sports coach to focus on developing crews, our performance across the board was stronger. We also started training out of Kellet Island with a few OC6 canoes making the morning training sessions even more enjoyable when you can appreciate the harbour. A few Introduction courses were run, and the introduction of the ‘development squad’ to bridge the gap that leads into the development course has been a great success.

Racing The racing season was in most aspects cancelled. Overseas races were cancelled and there was a fear all Hong Kong races would also.

However VRC still managed to complete 10 races of the VRC series (mainly virtually and self timed). The season results were excellent for RHKYC with men in places 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and women in places 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th in OC1 and 1st in male V1. We also had two men winning a race each and one woman winning four.

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Feature | 2020: The year that couldn’t keep RHKYC OC down!

On the back of this, members participated in international virtual competitions that saw two of our members do two 50K paddles in one week and one of them making the global top 10. We had our first club champs for OC with Ryan Lopes winning men’s OC1, Stephanie Tovoli ladies OC1, and Francesca Zino-Roper and Jeremy Young the mixed OC2 winners. We managed to run the ‘The Bays’ race; a four leg beach change relay across 30ks that included outriggers and rowers, with some great results for RHKYC.

Feature | 2020: The year that couldn’t keep RHKYC OC down!

still running into roadblocks. Fortunately when we could we did get together and this included some weekend outings on canoes.

Equipment Following Typhoon Mangkhut we needed to replace much damaged equipment, and this year kicked off a maintenance programme with club volunteers which will ensure our equipment is always race ready and we can hopefully avoid equipment issues through wear and tear without maintenance and repair.

All our canoes have now been named and numbered making it a lot easier for paddlers to know which is which.

Other Throughout the season the Coordinators and captains along with the OCSC worked to keep things as normal as possible through the various changes in guidelines regarding group gathering numbers. Some great work was done by Nick Crabb to build a future strategy and get the big races (The Bays, ATIR).

So with such great teamwork, learning, and results we hope to keep our momentum going for 2021.

Mahalo to all.

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Sailing

Ladies Helm

7 March

Hong Kong Race Week

9 to 14 March

China Sea 200 Dash

13 March

Hong Kong Race Week Due to Government Covid-19 restrictions, the Hong Kong Sailing Federation and Club have rescheduled Hong Kong Race Week to run from 9 to 14 March. With four race tracks and 200 boats we need up to 100 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 and retrieve are all onshore roles. Volunteers sign up can be found via the website: www.hongkongraceweek.com

China Sea 200 Dash IMAGE: NAOMI REBECCA

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club invites entries to the 5th China Sea 200 Dash, a Category 3 offshore race with life rafts using virtual marks to create a course which starts and finishes in Hong Kong waters. The intent is to help boats get tuned-up and their crews ready for night sailing before the start of the A to A Offshore Race at Easter. It is the intent of the race committee that course lengths will differ between divisions to enable the majority of boats to finish around the same time.

Rolex China Sea Race 2021 cancelled amid Covid-19 concerns In light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation and continued uncertainty regarding international border openings, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Rolex China Sea Race, due to start on 31 March.

RHKYC Commodore, Denis Martinet, said “we are of course very disappointed having already postponed this blue ribbon event last year. We felt that the situation would have improved sufficiently by March 2021. Yet this is not to be and we feel that it is prudent to cancel. The Club will nevertheless endeavor to organise an independent race around the same dates in full compliance with any restrictions in place. Meanwhile we shall work tirelessly to bring about a fantastic Rolex China Sea Race in 2022 to celebrate its 60 th anniversary.”

With current quarantine regulations, it is impractical for the Club to conduct an offshore race finishing in Philippines waters. We would like to thank the teams registered for their continuous support. The RHKYC Race Committee, in conjunction with our longstanding partner Rolex, will plan for a better and safer Rolex China Sea Race in 2022.

In the meantime, the Club will continue its preparations for a standalone A to A Offshore Race over Easter 2021 while closely monitoring pandemic developments.

About Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is one of the oldest and largest sports clubs in Hong Kong, with a rich, colourful history that spans 170 years of community and competitive sailing and rowing. The RHKYC provides training programmes for practitioners of all abilities and ages – both members and non-members – to nurture their development, produce elite athletes capable of competing at the highest levels, and contribute to the growth and popularity of these great pastimes. The Club also organises a full calendar of high-profile local and international race events, helping place Hong Kong firmly on the global sporting map.

For media enquiries: Koko Mueller Head of PR & Communications Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Tel.: +852 2239 0342 / +852 9488 7497 Fax: +852 2572 5399 email: koko.mueller@rhkyc.org.hk Janice Lam PR & Communications Manager Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Tel.: +852 2239 0340 / +852 9718 0817 Fax: +852 2572 5399 email: janice.lam@rhkyc.org.hk For race enquiries: Ailsa Angus Sailing Manager Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Tel.: +852 2239 03915 Fax: +852 2239 0364 email: ailsa.angus@rhkyc.org.hk Vivian Ngan Assistant Manager – Sailing and Promotion Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Tel.: +852 2239 0391 / +852 9211 8107 Fax: +852 2239 0364 email: vivian.ngan@rhkyc.org.hk

Information correct at time of print. For the most up to date information please contact the Club.

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he Lipton Trophy was presented to the Club in January 1968 by the Lipton Tea company and takes its name from Sir Thomas Lipton whose efforts to regain the America’s Cup with his series of J Class boats in the late 1920s and, whilst unsuccessful, earned him a wonderful reputation for sportsmanship. The Lipton Trophy is a majestic silver model of one of Sir Thomas Lipton’s yachts carrying the well-known Shamrock name.

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According to the late Frank Hydes (a Club member as well as being General Manager at one point) the story goes that two members, Bob Hawley and Richard Hownam-Meek were joint owners of the yacht Calypso. Bob’s company were the agents for Lipton Tea and the Lipton’s representative, who was himself a keen yachtsman, used to time his annual visits to Hong Kong to enable him to do some racing with Bob and Richard.

One year he joined them to race in one of the HKRNVRs and happened to mention that Lipton Tea had recently given a trophy to a club in the UK. Bob and Richard plied him with more beer until their hint penetrated and a few months later the magnificent silver model of a J Class yacht resulted.

The first winner of the Lipton Trophy back in 1968 was John Park in his Dragon, Phoenix of the Orient and the most recent winner in 2020 is our very own Commodore, Denis Martinet on his Etchells, Reprobate HKG1235.

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An Introduction to Match Racing W O RD S: JA MIE B OAG

Sailing Round Robin Flight 1 n 1851, when the first America’s Cup took place, the yacht America crossed the line first. When Queen Victoria asked “Who was second?”, the signal master famously replied, “Ah, Your Majesty, there is no second”. In match racing, there is only a winner – and a loser.

This piece is the first in what we aim to be a continuing series describing the art of match racing (and it is an art), delving into the finer points of tactics and strategy over the coming months.

Most sailors who race in Hong Kong and around the world typically participate in fleet racing, either in handicap or one design formats, around windward/leeward, harbour or coastal courses. There are, however, other formats in our sport that can engage and test a crew’s tactics, boat handling and teamwork. Match racing is probably the best known of these alternative formats made famous by the America’s Cup and the World Match Racing Tour.

It has been described as chess on water and is the only format in sailing where the crew of one boat pits their wits against just one other crew in a matching boat.

Format and Flights The format is simple. One against one in similar boats around a short course, with on water umpires to adjudicate in the moment. The result is that, with certain exceptions, whoever crosses the finish line first, wins the match. There is no second.

The series is more akin to a tennis or rugby tournament with matches being organised in a round robin type format, or even expanding to leagues or groups. The winning matches count and the top of each round robin, league or group then proceed through to quarters, semis and finals.

For example, with 10 skippers and 8 boats, the flight list would look like this.

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Flight 2

MATCH BOATS

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Yellow

MATCH BOATS

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BOATS

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5 7 1 10

0 0 0 0

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MATCH BOATS

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BOATS

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MATCH BOATS

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BOATS

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MATCH BOATS

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Yellow

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Flight 4

Flight 5

Flight 6

Flight 7

Flight 8

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The Course The course is a windward/leeward with boats generally racing 2 laps.

Unlike most fleet racing, the course is rounded to starboard, giving the boat behind more opportunities if they are close at the top mark, with distances for legs being set by time depending on conditions rather than distance. A typical match race should take between 15 and 20 minutes.

Short and sharp.

THE COURSE Windward Mark

• At 5 minutes before the start of a match, the race committee will display the warning signal with a sound signal. Numeral pennant 1 is used as the warning signal for the first match, numeral pennant 2 for the second match, numeral pennant 3 for the third match and so on.

• 4 minutes before the start of a match, the race committee will display the preparatory signal (code flag P). From this point onward, the boats in the match are racing.

Entering The Start Zone • At the 4-minute preparatory signal, both boats must be outside the lines that form the “H” with the starting line. The boat entering from the left side, on port tack, is assigned the identifying colour blue and she must display a blue flag at her stern. The other boat enters from the right side, on starboard tack and she is assigned the identifying colour yellow and must display a yellow flag at her stern.

• The sides from which the boats enter are determined by the format as described in the schedule or flight list.

• Each boat must enter the pre-start area (the box), by crossing the start line for the first time from the course side of the line. If either boat does not enter within the 2-minute period after the preparatory signal, they will receive a penalty.

• If a boat enters too early (i.e. before the preparatory signal), they will also receive a penalty.

Leeward Mark

Start and Finish Line

• Part of the game is to enter correctly and on time. If your opponent is late entering the box, then you would try to prevent them from entering the pre-start area on time. This does happen occasionally and it is a legitimate strategy.

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It may seem very complicated but, once you have done this a few times, it becomes second nature and is the first point of engagement and tactics between the teams. Heart rates rise, umpires are hawkeyed and the next phase of the game can start – trying to out-manoeuvre your opponent, give penalties to your opponent or simply ensure that you start protecting the side of the course that you feel is favoured.

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The Start Unlike a normal fleet race start, each competitor must enter the start zone within a specific time. The zone is normally called ‘the box’ and its layout is thought of as a letter “H”.

• To start a flight of match races, the race committee makes a sound signal and displays the attention signal (code flag F) at 10 minutes before the first start.

In further articles, we will discuss the various tactics and strategies to employ at different phases of the race, but it is important to make one final point. A match race is still a yacht race and, like in any other yacht race, you must be solid in your preparation, concentrate on your boat speed, be aware of the shifts on the course and be impeccable with your crew work and communication.

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The start line length is also typically set by time rather than distance and, depending on the boats being used, it should typically take 30-45 seconds to sail the length of the line. Short and sharp again.

• Code Flag F is removed 6 minutes before the first start in the flight.

Sailing

Sail Training at Middle Island: A Guide to Boat Hire W O RD S A ND IM AGES: LUKE VA N D ER K A MP

he Club owns over 50 sailing dinghies kept at Middle Island. These dinghies are primarily used for sail training and race coaching but are also available for hire by members. This month, we bring you the definitive guide on how to hire dinghies at Middle Island and what dinghies are available.

Approved Helms Lists All members are entitled to hire the club boats once they are on the approved helms list for that class of boat. Each type of boat has different requirements to qualify for the approved helms list. If you do not meet the specific requirements but have similar levels of experience, you can still be added to the approved helms list. Our Sail Training team may request a quick assessment sail to ensure you are familiar with the equipment and the local area before approving you application to the approved helms list. Some members may be on Approved Helms Lists for boats no longer used by the club such as the Wayfarer or Wander dinghies. If this is the case, you

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can apply to be moved to the similar current boat used by the club (for example, the Laser Stratos to RS Quest list). If you have not sailed at Middle Island for a long period of time though, we may request a assessment sail to get you up to speed on the new equipment.

always happy to help you with any rigging assistance or advice on sailing areas.

The Hiring Process Boats can be reserved from two days in advance by emailing the club’s Senior instructor, Kelvin Lau at Kelvin.lau@rhkyc. org.hk . You can also hire boats on the day by enquiring at the Middle Island Sailing Office.

Boat availability is heavily dependent on Sail Training course requirements so it is definitely worth booking in advance to make sure boats are available. Usually, boat hire on weekdays is always available for all types of boats but quite limited on weekends.

When you arrive at Middle Island, check in with the Sail Training Staff at the Middle Island Sailing Office. They will let you know which boat you can use and have you fill out the hiring form. The Sail Training staff is also

Boat hire form at Middle Island

Senior Instructor Kelvin Lau, always happy to assist with boat set up

The boat hire sailing areas

Approved Helms List application form and details can be found here: https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/ApprovedHelmList.aspx

The Sailing Area Club boats are allowed to sail in one of three areas (as shown in the chart). The areas available are determined by the local conditions and the Sail Training team will inform you at the time of hire what areas are available. Hired club boats are not permitted to sail beyond the sailing area as we are unable to provide rescue services beyond the sailing area should there be an issue. The only exception to this will be when a club boat is hired for club dinghy racing where the race area is beyond the sailing area. A popular destination is Round Island Beach. Club boats are not permitted to be beached here as it often results in damage to the hulls and at times can be difficult to re-launch the boats when there are waves. If you do wish to sail to Round Island, we are happy to loan you an anchor so that you can anchor close to the beach and swim in.

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Boats can be hired as early as 0930hrs and can stay on the water until 1630hrs. It is highly recommended to bring a phone with you in a waterproof case in case of an emergency.

When boats are hired there will always be a member of staff and a RIB on standby to assist with any emergencies that may arise.

Buoyancy aids are required to be worn at all times when sailing a club dinghy; these will be provided if you do not own one. You are more than welcome to wear your own buoyancy aid provided it is suitable for dinghy sailing; the Sail Training will advise you if it is not.

Helmets are not required to be worn but are highly recommended.

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Boat Hire Frequently Asked Questions

I do not have HKSF dinghy sailing certificates, can I still apply to be put on the Approved Helms Lists?

Yes you can. We understand that many members will have learned to sail in a variety of places. Many will have qualifications from overseas sailing organisations or may not have any formal qualifications at all. Include any overseas qualifications when you apply for the Approved Helms List and we can help determine what HKSF qualification it would be equivalent to. If you do not have any dinghy sailing qualifications, include a brief summary of your dinghy sailing experience including roughly how long you have been sailing and what type of boats you have sailed.

Are there weather restrictions for boat hire?

All club sailing is suspended whenever there is a Typhoon 3 signal (or higher) or a Red Rainstorm Warning (or higher). Beyond that, boat hire may be suspended if the on-duty manager at Middle Island deems conditions to be unsuitable (high wind speeds or unstable sea states). If you have booked to hire a boat, we will try and contact you as soon as possible if we feel conditions are not suitable. If you are already sailing when conditions deteriorate, our safety RIB will assist in notifying you and bringing you back to Middle Island.

Can we hire club boats for racing?

Yes, club boats can be hired to be used for RHKYC or ABC club racing at Middle Island.

The club also owns 29er and 420 dinghies, can these be hired out?

The club racing 29ers and 420s are used exclusively by the Sharks on seasonlong loans. They are unavailable for hire. As an alternative, the RS Quest advanced and the Vago are similar high performance dinghies.

Are there any boats for hire at Shelter Cove?

No. All dinghies at Shelter Cove are privately owned.

Does the club have any kayaks or stand up paddle boards available for hire?

Yes. These are managed by the Rowing and Paddlesports section. Please contact them for more details Can the J80 or Beneteau 25s be sailed outside the sailing area?

The club keelboats may be sailed outside the sailing area with prior approval from the on-duty manager. The on-duty manager must be satisfied that the crew is suitably experienced, the weather does not pose a risk and that adequate communication channels are available.

How much does boat hire cost?

The hire cost varies between classes of boats. The hire cost for each boat is listed on the approved helms list application form.

What is the best time of year to hire boats at Middle Island?

Boats can be hired throughout the whole year. We feel that winter time offers the most consistent breeze whilst summer is ideal for cruising with friends and family. Spring and autumn are also favorites of many as the weather is pleasant and the wind is often quite moderate.

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Can I bring my children or guests on club boats?

Yes, you are more than welcome to bring friends or family out with you. As long as the primary hirer is qualified to hire the boat, they are permitted to have non-qualified persons onboard. This does not apply to the high-performance or racing dinghies though, these will require all persons on board to be qualified to sail them.

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Staying motivated through the colder months W O RD S: MELIS S A DAVIS (Paddle Sports Coach) | IM AGES : M AT T M A C | DAV Y CHUN G | STA NLY L A M | A L M O K | ERIN JUHL

Rowing

ecember through to February and in to March are some of the coldest months of the year in Hong Kong with temperatures dropping to single digits in the early mornings and nighttime. For the majority of the Club’s paddlers, training on the water continues through the ‘off-season’ and winter months despite the bitter cold wintry winds and challenging conditions. So, how does this affect the mindset of some of the Club’s best and most dedicated group of paddlers who continue to commit to water trainings despite the cold?

Lister Woo “Paddling is a team sport. Letting your team down is not an option, whether it is rain, or shine or snow.”

Here is what some of the Club’s top athletes have to say…

Ryan Lopez “Adverse conditions are the best training conditions. They mean fewer people will be on the water putting in the time and more importantly, there is more training that you can do compared to flat, calm days.

Headwinds are great for learning to put your head down and grind it out with good power and better technique. Side winds train your stability and confidence and anything from behind is a fun bonus. Besides all that, knowing you can weather difficult conditions more comfortably than your previous self or competitors is a fantastic growth milestone!”

Erin Juhl “Usually the winter is the time I build up a base; three days at the gym and three days on the water which gradually shifts to four and two.

However, were this a normal year I’d be training now for an overseas race in April (provided I got a spot). You need about four months to work up to the endurance needed to do a 42/64 km channel crossing.

This work isn’t to win the race; this is just to complete the race! But this year I doubt we’ll be going anywhere so playing with the surf ski on the weekends. If the Gorge happens in the summer I’ll start a proper training regimen.”

Francesca Zino “Often, I love being out paddling on my own with the elements, it’s a great headspace time in the whirl of HK. But more often than not, it’s having arranged to meet up with someone or do a Club organised session that keeps me from turning over and going back to sleep when it’s cold and dark.”

Jeremy Young “When it’s dark and cold it’s tough to keep going to training in the early hours and even tougher when it’s wet. I combat this by ensuring I keep my eye on the prize; the next local race or a big overseas race and by having a training programme that requires discipline. I know I can’t skip a session. Waking up is a routine with a timeline working backwards from walking out the door.

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Rowing

It’s also important to invest in getting the right sportswear to manage the fluctuating temperatures of before, during, and after training. A final point is aim to go with friends (a Club session) who you can train with.

This helps to not only challenge you but also keeps it fun, perhaps the biggest factor of all.”

Gianni Aprea “If you want to do well in the spring and summer then preparation has to start in winter. There is no short cut. Suffering through the cold and windy conditions is just part of training. Taking the proper precautions certainly helps. This was instilled in me years ago from Roger Holmes.

The purchase of good cold weather gear from Storm Force Marine and Typhoon8 has helped tremendously.

Ultimately though, it doesn’t matter how much kit you have or how good it is, you will be cold and at times miserable. I have had symptoms of hypothermia many, many times. Each time this happens I just think of other paddlers who train literally in the snow and Ice. We are very lucky here. The cold weather doesn’t last long. It’s a small price to pay for good results during racing season.”

Some very insightful comments from RHKYC paddlers above…

Perseverance, preparation and a dedication to ‘put in the hard work’ despite the more challenging conditions are what makes these paddlers perform consistently well year after year. It’s important to figure out just what gets you out of bed; having company and paddling with others, ‘keeping your eye on the prize’, doing it for the team, wearing the ‘right gear’ for the elements, having the aim to ‘learn and push yourself’ are some of many key drivers for these paddlers. And lastly, in the words of Aprea, paddling through the tougher, cold wintry elements really is ‘a small price to pay for good results during racing season.’

Meet Our Rowers W O RD S A ND IM AGES: KOI CHI O HIR A | BEN ROW E

oichi Ohira is from Japan, where he began rowing with University of Tokyo Rowing Club in 1993. He began rowing having no idea of the high level of self-discipline and teamwork required. Early memories of university rowing involve finishing outings with sets of ‘painful chin-ups on blistered hands’!

Ohira joined RHKYC upon his first posting to Hong Kong in 2010, some years after exchanging business cards with club stalwart and former rowing captain Martin Reynolds during the 2007 Toda Regatta. Ohira remembers his first experience of coastal rowing at RHKYC, a club row to Po Toi, a far cry from the calm Tokyo waters that he was used to.

Ohira’s proudest achievement at RHKYC is his involvement in the organisation and delivery of the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships, an event that showcased both Hong Kong and the sport.

Rowing, and the wider club activities bring energy to Ohira’s life in Hong Kong, as he is apart from his family who are based in Japan. He enjoys the diversity of the club and the bond that the members share through love of sport and time spent on the water.

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ROWING AND PADDLE SPORTS TRAINING

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

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

COURSE DATES

Easter Rowing Camp #1

29 to 31 March

Easter Rowing Camp #2

7 to 9 April

Youth Development Programme 青少年賽艇發展計劃

Weekend AM and Weekday PM

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

Private Coaching

Any available time

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

復活節賽艇訓練營 #1

復活節賽艇訓練營 #2

Time: 1000hrs to 1500hrs Content: A 3-day camp providing interactive and fun environment to learn rowing and build confidence on the water Location: Middle Island

ADULT ROWING (AGE 18 OR ABOVE) COURSE TITLE

COURSE DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR2

27 to 28 February

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR3

27 to 28 March

Time: 1300hrs to 1530hrs Content: Introduction to the sports and boathouse, basic techniques and safety guidelines Location: Middle Island Class: 3 to 6 students per class

[Level 2] Intermediate Skills

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Time: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 1000hrs to 1200hrs Content: A total of eight weeks for improving boat maneuver skills and fitness with self practice time and crew boat experience under coach supervision Location: Middle Island

[Level 3 to 5] Rowing Training

Weekday and Weekend

Target rowers: Graduates from Level 2; or Experienced Rowers (Scull / Sweep) Content: Train with club crews, experience the real club crew environment, and train towards intermediate and long term goals Location: Middle Island, Kellett Island and Shek Mun Rowing Centre

Private Coaching

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

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR2

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR3

成人賽艇技術課程

成人賽艇訓練

私人課程

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CREDIT: DR. GEORGE PARARAS CARAYANNIS

私人課程

COURSE DESCRIPTION

How Sustainable Is Your Meal?

Your food choices have an impact on the environment. This year, commit to make more sustainable choices.

Sustainability Really Matters

Go Green. You may have noticed the Club’s ever expanding list of vegetarian options which are now set out on the first page of the menus at the Bistro, Shelter Cove Clubhouse and Middle Island Clubhouse. Give it a go! A plant-based diet has a smaller environmental footprint than a meat and dairy heavy diet.

CREDIT: THINKING GREEN – GIBRALTAR

Choose sustainably wild-caught seafood.

Sustainably caught seafood needs to be traceable from catch to plate, come from healthy fish populations, be caught in season (so as to allow fish stock to replenish and sustain future fishing) and should not be captured using destructive fishing methods.

Unfortunately, trawling – a non-selective fishing method that involves dragging a net behind a boat – which has been banned in Hong Kong since 31 December 2012 remains

all too prevalent in the adjacent waters of the South China Sea. Wild caught seafood served at the Club has either been sourced from suppliers that are MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified or is of a type and is sourced in a manner “recommended” by WWF-Hong Kong.

If you are not dining at the Club, you could either look for the blue MSC label (which is the most well-known certification for wild caught seafood) or check it against the WWF-Hong Kong Seafood Guide which is also available as a mobile app. Other mobile resources include the Good Fish Guide by the Marine Conservation Society.

WWF-Hong Kong Seafood Guide

Choose responsibly farmed seafood.

Aquaculture accounts for more than half of all the seafood that humans consume.

But what might seem like a sustainable alternative to wild caught seafood comes with its own risks.

As with wild-caught seafood, the Club sources farmed seafood from suppliers that are ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certified or is of a type that is recommended by WWF-Hong Kong.

Good Fish Guide

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Ship Shop Marine

Grangers Wash + Repel Clothing 2 in 1 It’s important to take care of your gear, and waterproofing dirty clothing just really doesn’t make sense. It won’t perform as well, it’ll affect breathability and it won’t look the part. This 2-in-1 wash-in product requires less energy and water while still providing superior protection and it’s a Grangers exclusive, there’s nothing else like it on the market, and we’re pretty proud of this fact! So why not give this PFC-free, bluesign® approved, durable waterproofing treatment a go and you’ll be back outside in no time!

1L – $260

Proboat Leather Spreader Boot This range of spreader boots are made of leather with an elasticated cord edge and lined with neoprene providing a perfect fit for all types of spreaders. Protection is complete with a long Velcro strap to fit even wide spreaders. Just cut the Velcro strap to a suitable length and mount the boot with the Velcro pointing backwards. Sold in pairs.

from $477 to $531

Marlow Guard Rail Netting Knotted white Nylon netting for cruising yacht guard rails.

$48 per metre

Meguiar’s Gelcoat Restoration Kit Assortment of Meguiar’s fiberglass maintenance products to clean, polish and protect badly oxidized fiberglass. Contains one 16oz. container each of #56 Pure Wax, #49 Heavy-Duty Oxidation Remover and #45 Boat Polish. Complete gelcoat restoration system for your boat, Restore to a like-new gelcoat finish.

$390

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RHKYC Cap with Embroidery Logo Adjustable metal buckle with engraved bloc logo and detail stitches at brim 100% poly.

$240 each

Spinlock New Offshore Deckvest Lifejacket 6D 170N (HRS)

Race Tech Hybrid Hood is constructed in a mix of terry sweat fabric (14% rayon and 83 % polyester and 3% spandex). Front body in PFC free DWR treated windproof polyester stretch fabric and insulated with Primaloft Black Eco. Spacious hand pocket at front with zip. Adjustable hood with draw strings in knitted polyester.

Fully featured, lightweight, front opening lifejacket harness with automatic inflation and option of a Harness Release System (HRS), The Spinlock Harness Release System (HRS) is a new innovation which enables the wearer to disconnect from the safety line by releasing a lever behind the soft loop safety line attachment point of the lifejacket harness.

$1,290

$2,690

H.A.D. Next Level Reversible Neck Warmer Neck Warmer: The world‘s first multifunctional tube with infrared heat technology thanks to the innovative Next Level featuring Thermolite® Far Infrared (FIR) Technology fibre (creates a proven higher feeling of warmth) in combination with cosy lining of 300 g/m thermal fleece 4-Way-Power-Stretch: Stretching in all directions with perfect bounce back behavior.

Swims Breeze Wave Boat Shoe The Breeze Wave Boat Loafer proves classic design is even better when updated. The loafer’s mesh/foam padded lining, injected pylon midsole compound, molded plastic heel counter, and high-traction textured rubber outsole maximize comfort, while its mesh upper and ventilating portholes make it stylish and breathable.

$249

$1,200

Call David in the Ship Shop on

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Marine

Sail Racing Race Tech Hybrid Hood

Club Mark Laying Boats, again Marine

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nd for those members who, after last month’s article, were watching this spot with baited breath, the decision has been made and the Club will be purchasing two Seaward 35’s built by The Boat Development Co. Ltd., of Cowes, Isle of Wight, in the UK.

As the Club specified that the craft should be usable for at least 20 years this meant that, in essence, a commercial vessel was more suited to our requirements, rather than a pleasure craft hull. The builders of the vessel had to be a well found yard with a proven record of building sturdy vessels to a international standard, such as European Economic Area CE certificate. Steel and Aluminium vessels were considered, and rejected due to their unique individual problems: specifically, corrosion issues, extra weight, manufacturing cost, electrolysis, etc. Therefore the decision was taken to have the vessel made from GRP. After many discussions, in committee meetings, with various companies and, after reviewing quotations on a like for like basis, the decision was taken by MarCom to accept the quotation from The Boat Development Co. Ltd. for the purchase to two Seaward 35 motor boats.

This recommendation was then ratified by SailCom, FinCom and by GenCom.

A worldwide search for a replacement mark laying boat began in the Autumn of 2018.

In all, six new vessels will be required over the coming years to replace the old craft.

With input from Marine, Sailing and Race Management Committees, as well as the Clubs Coxswains, a specification was drawn up and approved for a replacement mark layer/committee/delivery boat. The basic specification was:

• The vessel should suitable to be operational for a period of at least 20 years.

• Large open deck at the stern for handling racing marks, anchors, ropes and stores on pallets.

• Good sea keeping qualities with a raised bow and good all round visibility from the helm seat position.

• The vessel will be a Class IV vessel for registration in HK. • Larger than standard cleats and fairleads to be fitted to allow for typhoon moorings ropes.

• The speed should be at least 16 knots.

• The length to be increased to 10 metres so that there is extra space in the cockpit and deck whilst still allowing the vessel to use the existing moorings.

• The engine should be commercially rated for longevity, with a local agent.

• The hull and deckhouse material should be GRP. • There should be a stern platform with a gate.

• An electric winch system fitted at the stern for retrieving marks and anchor ropes.

• Fresh water wash down at the stern.

• A toilet and wash basin should be fitted in the forward cabin.

• No wooden trim.

• Flowcoat finish to interior surfaces.

• Seating in the wheelhouse for two crew.

• Hydraulic steering.

• Navigation lights.

• Interior lights.

• Aft deck spotlight.

• Opening wheelhouse side windows with windscreen wipers on the forward windows.

• Fans in the wheelhouse.

• Removable race management gantry to be supplied on the port side.

• Large hull fendering to be fitted the same as Kellett VIII. • Partial cover over two fold down seats at the front of the cockpit deck.

• Remote control anchor windlass, chain and anchor to be fitted.

• Navigation instruments to be fitted.

• Solar panels to charge the batteries.

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The Boat Development Co Ltd. build the Seaward range of commercial and pleasure vessels on the Isle of White.

The Seaward vessels are based on the well know Nelson hull design from the UK. At present they are moulding their 19th Seaward 35 hull.

The principal dimensions of the Seaward 35’s that will be purchased by the Club are as follows: Length overall

10.00m

Length water line

8.86m

Beam overall

3.44m

Draught at full load

1.16m

Displacement (full fuel and water no persons)

9000 kilos

Fuel capacity (approx.)

1000 litres

Fresh water

170 litres

Each vessel will be fitted with a Caterpillar C7.1, EPA Tier 3 emission rated, six cylinder in line diesel engine, giving 280 bhp at 2,300 rpm. This is the B rated commercial engine that would produce 500 bhp at 2,900 rpm in pleasure craft rated configuration. Steering is hydraulic, the windlass is remote controlled from the helm station and on deck, the toilet is manual and has a holding tank, lighting is LED and the surfaces are all easy to clean with no Teak wooden rails etc.

The build and delivery time for the boats is about one year, but obviously this will depend on if the Covid 19 situation in the UK affects the building of the boats. Both boats will be shipped out to HK by sea freight and if there are any Club members who can assist with the shipping then please get in touch with the Marine Office.

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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 FEBRUARY 2021 AHOY! |

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Sustainability Town Hall Wednesday 24 February | 1830hrs | Regatta Room

Events | Promotions

Members of the Sustainability Working Group (SWG) are always getting comments and suggestions from members about things that concern them. Can the Club do…! What are you doing about …! We should be doing more about…!!

We also want to share some of our problems and see if you can help the SWG move something forward that you and we are concerned about.

So join us on the 24 February in person or on Zoom for our first “Sustainability Town Hall and let’s talk about the: 1. Clean Regatta Programme 2. Carbon Reduction – Solar Energy Project 3. Preventing Single-use Plastics 4. Problems with Recycling – from plastics to sails 5. Pick Up Plastics Campaign – where we can do something different 6. Kellett Island Marine Ecology Study – we need some help!

7. Sustainable Ship Shop – new products and Sustainable T-Shirt Design Competition.

8. Monitoring the Clubs Performance – Sustainability Reporting 9. Sustainability Policy – where should we be looking at next?

10. And anything else?

The Club has had a significant sustainability programme for quite a while, but in recent years members are demanding we do better.

The current SWG has had many proposals accepted by the General Committee and progressively being put in place. But do members really know what is going on?

We think it is time to share some of our ideas and programmes, and get input from members as to what is of interest to them.

Sustainability Really Matters Free to all members and their guests. Please book online so we know how many are joining in person and online.

Lessons in Resilience: Rowing the Northwest Passage Wednesday 17 February | 1830hrs | Tomes Room Join ocean rower Mark Agnew for a talk on February 17 on his journey from the Atlantic to a world’s first attempt in the Arctic.

A team of adventurous rowers are embarking on the challenge of a lifetime in 2021 – rowing the Northwest Passage, the Arctic route that links the Atlantic and the Pacific. Among the crew is Mark Agnew, a member of RHKYC. If the team is successful, they will be the first to navigate the Northwest Passage by human power alone in a single season. Sadly, the feat is only possible due to climate change as the

ice is disappearing, rendering the passage open for longer each year. To that end, the team will collect data for climate scientists at New York University and support Big Blue Ocean Cleanup, a plastic pollution NGO. Despite the warming sea temperatures, the expedition will be brutal and one of the hardest ever undertaken. The crew will face frigid winds, icy temperatures, encroaching icebergs and polar bears. They will row 24 hours a day in shifts – two hours on, two hours off – for around two months to make it from Pond Inlet to Point Barrow.

Join Mark as he describes his journey to the Northwest Passage. Mark has attempted to row the Atlantic twice, each one ending in failure. After he returned from the sea the first time, Mark found his name splashed across the British tabloids. The shortcomings may have been too much, but he overcame the disappointment and set off for another attempt.

Once again, Mark came up short. With everything meticulously prepared, failing again was a big blow. The second expedition left him devastated, bankrupt and distraught. Mark was so passionate about rowing an ocean but

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his drive had gone. He was at rock bottom and could see no way out. Mark hoped that time would heal all wounds, but eventually he realised it would take a more proactive effort when the utter misery started to spread to other aspects of his life. During the talk, Mark will discuss the mental framework he put in place that lifted him out of the hole and eventually put him back in a place to row the Northwest Passage. It is a framework that can be applied to every walk of life.

Fee: $70/person. All the money raised from the talk will go towards the expedition and the research fund.

Please check our website for more details and book online.

Events | Promotions

Familia Torres Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 25 February Torres is a family winery founded in 1870 by Jaime Torres Vendrell and boasts the most extensive vineyards in the Denomination of Origin of Penedès and the largest winery in Spain. During the Spanish Civil War the winery was bombarded, leaving everything in ruins, including the enormous vat.

Miguel Torres Carbó, a fourth generation member of the family, rebuilt the winery in 1940 and started the business up again. He brought an end to the sale of bulk wine and started to market it in labelled bottles.

In 1966, work started on the modern wine-making and oenology with foreign grapes imported: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and later on Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

Under the Torres brand name they trade wine and brandy under on a range of different labels, with their best known brandies being Torres 5 and Torres 10. Many Torres wines are produced from international rather than traditional Spanish grape varieties and are varietally labelled.

The company exports wines to over 140 countries.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $888 per member, $988 per non-member Speaker Bojan Radulovic, Brand Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

PRE-DINNER TASTING Familia Torres Pazo Torre Penelas Pazo das Bruxas DO Rías Baixas 2018 MENU AND WINES Marinated Salmon Fillets with Ripe Pineapple, Baby Shrimps and Mushrooms in Olive Oil Familia Torres ‘Milmanda Vineyards’ Sons de Prades DO Conca de Barberà 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Lobster Roulade, Baked Scallops in Tomato Sauce Familia Torres Pago del Cielo Celeste Crianza DO Ribera del Duero 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Wild Boar and Bacon Casserole Familia Torres Purgatori DO Costers del Segre 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Beef Tenderloin in Galician Style, Manchego Mashed Potatoes, Natural Jus Familia Torres Salmos DOQ Priorat 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ White Peach and Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake, Lavender Crumble Familia Torres Floralis Moscatel Oro N.V. (50cl) ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Marinated Avocado, Baby Capsicum and Mushrooms in Olive Oil ❧ ❧ ❧ Vegetable Roulade in Tomato Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Artichokes and Green Bean Paella ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Green Asparagus in Galician Style, Manchego Mashed Potatoes, Natural Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ White Peach and Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake, Lavender Crumble ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

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Information correct at time of print. For the most up to date information please contact the Club

Chinese New Year at the Club

The celebrations of New Year last and we have arranged for your Chinese New Year either dining at the Club or enjoy at home.

Events | Promotions

盤菜 Poon Choi Rooftop Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February | 1830hrs to 2230hrs Lunar New Year is just around the corner and the Rooftop at Kellett Island offers the perfect location for a sumptuous Poon Choi. Our exquisite Poon Choi layers include Abalone, Conpoy, Chicken, Prawns, Seasonal Vegetables, and more! Enjoy a Poon Choi plus Sweet and Sour Pork and Steamed Rice for 4 persons at only $1,398 with a glass of soft drink per person included.

For reservations, please contact the Banquet Team on 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk Guest limits and table sizes depend on the prevailing social distancing measures.

Compass Room Saturday 13 February | The Second Day of Chinese New Year MENU $648/ adult Seared Japanese Scallop, Tuna Tataki on Smoked Salmon Fillet, Salmon Caviar Passion Fruit Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Classic Clam Chowder, Mini Shrimp Wonton, Brandy and Tarragon Cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Alaskan Cod Fillets, Braised Dutch Chorizo and Parsnip, Beurre Blanc or Sous-vide US Beef Short Rib, Duck Liver Pate and Morel Brunoise, Port Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Opera Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Tuille, Raspberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU $648/ adult Marinated Artichokes and Asparagus Salad Passion Fruit Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Plum Tomato Cream Soup, Toasted Corn ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Patty, Vegan Cheese Braised Assorted Mushrooms ❧ ❧ ❧ Opera Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Tuille, Raspberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea CHILDREN MENU $398/ child Deep-fried Cheese and Asparagus Salad Passion Fruit Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Plum Tomato Cream Soup, Toasted Corn ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Patty, Vegan Cheese, French Fries, Vegetables ❧ ❧ ❧ Opera Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Tuille, Raspberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Hot Chocolate

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Bistro 13 January to 26 February A la carte service is available with Chef’s recommended Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes.

Prosperity Toss Salad (Sliced Smoked Salmon, with Cucumber, Carrot, Thai Asparagus, Shiitake Mushroom and Toasted Corn Salad) 風山水起 （煙三文魚沙律）

$128

Crispy Chicken with Sesame 金雞報喜 （炸芝麻雞）

$288

Steamed Black Cod Steak with Minced Garlic, Soy Sauce 年年有餘 (蒜蓉蒸鱈魚)

$238

Golden Crab Meat Balls, Citrus Dip 黃金滿屋（黃金蟹肉丸） Braised Goose Feet with Black Mushrooms, Broccoli 花開富貴 (鵝掌花茹扒西蘭花)

Longevity Noodles (Braised E-fu Noodles with Scallops) 長壽麵 (帶子扒伊麵)

$138 $138 $168

Chinese New Year All-you- Chinese New Year can-eat Dim Sum Brunch Takeaway Delights Regatta Room

Have ‘Yum Cha’ for the Chinese New Year with our all-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch including freshly-steamed 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. $298 per adult, $208 per child aged 9 to 12 years and $149 per child aged 5 to 8 years.

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

Home-made Chinese New Year Puddings

Ordering is required 48 hours in advance. Orders can be made through the online ordering system or mobile app, while order form can be downloaded from the website or obtained from any F&B outlet. All takeaway delights ordered but not collected will be charged.

New Year Poon Choi Takeaway Ordering deadline 19 February | Pick up available until 21 February (pick-ups on 11 February by 1430hrs) Our exquisite Poon Choi layers include Abalones, Conpoys, Dried Oysters, Fish Maw, Prawns, Goose Feet, Chicken, Black Mushroom and more. $1,688 per poon choi for 4 to 6 people.

Ordering deadline 4 February Pick up available until 11 February by 1430hrs Prepare your Lunar New Year with our very well-received home-made Chinese New Year Puddings. Each Club-branded Chinese New Year Pudding Box will be packed with two pieces of pudding at 600g at your liking at $228/box.

Chinese Turnip and Preserved Meat Pudding 臘味蘿蔔糕 Sweetened Water-Chestnut Pudding 香甜馬蹄糕 Sweetened Glutinous Pudding 椰汁年糕

Chinese New Year Chocolate Box Available until stock last.

Each RHKYC branded and reusable box contains 12 deluxe Swiss chocolates. The perfect sweet gift for family, friends, colleagues or business associates for this special occasion. Only $148/ box and available for purchase in the Bistro.

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Events | Promotions

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February | 1130hrs to 1430 hours

Events | Promotions

Bistro Deli Monthly Features The Bistro Deli is already operating at its new permanent home just next to the Bistro Bar. We have all the ingredients that you may need daily from sliced hams, seafood and meat, main courses including homemade sousvide Angus point brisket, homemade curries, homemade lasagne, sauces, your daily fresh ingredients to homemade cakes and pastries…

Promoting items featuring in February Frozen Tomahawk Steak Frozen NZ Gurnard Fish Frozen Burrata Cheese

Not to mention we have always included new items in Bistro Deli for you to discover and chef may pop up to give you some cooking tips.

Opens daily

And don’t forget to purchase our exclusive wines which are available at the Bistro Deli only.

Saturdays, Sunday and Public Holiday 1030hrs to 2000hrs

Monday to Friday

1130hrs to 2000hrs

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

Wine of the Month Stéphane Brocard Closerie Des Alisiers Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018, Burgundy, France Pale golden colour. Intense fruity nose with aromas of dried fruits. Aromatic and crunchy on palate, dry, crisp and has a nervy minerality, lots of roundness and a tight finish. [Suggested food pairing: white fish, shellfish, sushi, white meat and sushi] $298 per bottle.

Jean Marc & Mathieu Crochet Sancerre Rouge 2018, Loire, France Ruby with violet undertones. Intense bouquet perfumed with fruity aromas (morello cherry, strawberry, cherries) and assorted plant tones (artemisia). Soft on the attack, augmented by dusty tannins. A light milky finish complements the aromas of summer fruits. [Suggested food pairing: veal, poultry, game such as deer and vension] $338 per bottle.

Available in all F&B outlets.

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St. Valentine’s Day Sunday 14 February

Compass Room Events | Promotions

On St. Valentine’s Day, share a romantic candlelight meal with your loved one and enjoy live entertainment compliments of our pianist. A five-course Valentine’s menu is priced at $888 per person and our Moët & Chandon Champagne is available at special price of $50 per glass.

MENU Seared Argentina Red Prawn, Anna Caviar on Smoked Salmon Fillet, Passion Fruit Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Classic Lobster Bisque, Langoustine, Mini Crabmeat Wonton, Brandy and Tarragon Cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Dover Sole Fillet, Braised Manila Clam and Parsnip ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide US Beef Short Rib, Sautéed Dutch Chorizo and Morel Brunoise, Port Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Strawberry and Almond Meringue, Panna Cotta Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Petit Fours VEGETARIAN MENU Marinated Artichokes and Asparagus Salad Passion Fruit Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Wild Mushroom Cream Soup, Basil Pesto Croutons ❧ ❧ ❧ Baked Vegetarian Timbale, Avocado Spring Roll, Plum Tomato Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Patty, Vegan Cheese, Braised Morel and Baby Vegetables ❧ ❧ ❧ Strawberry and Almond Meringue, Panna Cotta Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Petit Fours

Middle Island and Shelter Cove Alternatively, enjoy a four-course Valentine’s menu at $488 per person.

Limited a la carte menu is also available on the day.

MENU Crispy Crab Meat Cake, Caviar on Smoked Salmon Salad, Passion Fruit Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Classic Clam Chowder, Basil Pesto Croutons ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Beef Tenderloin stuffed with Goose Liver Pâté, Sautéed Apple and Cèpe Brunoise, Port Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Alaskan Cod Fillet, Crispy Garlic, Soy Pearls, Coriander Cream Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Heart Shape Red Velvet Cheese Cake, Raspberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Petit Fours VEGETARIAN MENU Marinated Artichokes and Asparagus Salad, Passion Fruit Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Wild Mushroom Cream Soup, Basil Pesto Croutons ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Patty, Vegan Cheese, Ratatouille ❧ ❧ ❧ Heart Shape Red Velvet Cheese Cake, Raspberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Petit Fours

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CLASS SECRETARIES

Club Lines

Sailing Secretary Dennis Chien 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 Andrew Blank 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

SPORTS CONVENORS Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Gordon Robinson 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 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Matthew Morgan 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Assistant Manager | Race Management Brenda Davies 2239 0362 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Facilities & Technical Manager Raymond Ng 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Ms Liew Michele Yearn Harn Mr Romain Francois Fabien Bae Ms Cheng Ho Yan Bonnie Ms Louise Lucinda Crowther Mr Guilhem Omar David Fenot Ms Sarah Anne Johnson Mr Law Siu Chau Ms Alexandria May Mihos Miss Tong Tin Fung Mr & Mrs Matteo Cappellini Mr & Mrs Cheung Pui Keung Mr & Mrs Lau Hok Ling Mr & Mrs Leung Chi Man Mr & Mrs Leung Kai Man Stephen Mr & Mrs Lo Yu Hung Mr & Mrs Pang Chung Ping Paul Mr & Mrs Tam Wai Kwan Mr & Mrs Tang Chi Kwan FULL MEMBERS Mr Ma Ming Choi CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY Miss Elizabeth Ann Seymour-Jones Mr Maximilian Springer Mr Yeung Ngou Justin JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Benjamin Cadman Mr Tsang Chiu Ho Orca Mr Richard Harry James Wilson SHORT TERM MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Amr Wafik Mohamed Elhenawy Ms Michelle Farrell & Mr Henrik Bootz Mr & Mrs Olivier Nicolas Thelot CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr Sandeep Shyamdhar Pandey FWD Group Management Holdings Ltd Group Chief Technology Officer Ms Cheah Sim Ee & Ms Lin Wan-Hsuan JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA Managing Director

Mrs Amelie Quignard ep Perdu & Mr Nicolas Perdu Richemont Asia Pacific Limited, Regional Human Resources Director INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Raymond Chan Ms Chen Lingchao & Mr Huang Zhuojun CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Rory McGill Cumming CADET MEMBERS Sophie Li Gordon Izabella Hasse-Pratje Zara Alexandra Heslop Ziyi Huang Alice Grace McGarrity Maximus Kye McNeill Louise Elisabeth Laurence Perdu Poon Sze Wing Andrea Myra Shikoh Stafford STUDENT USAGE CARD Miss Lee Wing Sum – The University of Hong Kong Mr Wong Ming Yui Lucas – The University of Hong Kong INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Mr Au Chi Hoe Admund Mr Matthew Charles Buck Mr David Alexander Cain Mr Cheung Wai Lam William Ms Chi Wing Yee Yasmine Mr Ching Tim Hoi Mr Taylor Henry Dixon Mr Fung Cheuk Hang Jackie Mr George William Godsal Mr Ho Chun Lung Terence Miss Ho Suk Man Betty Mr Hui Wang Yue Derek Mr Robert David Johnston Mr Kam Chor Wang Mr Kong Chak Leung Mr Leung Cheuk Kwan Alberto Mr Leung Yat Fai Frankie Keith

January 2021 Mr Li Yip Wai Mr Ling Chun Wai Geoffrey Mr Ling Chun Yin Miss Or Wing Lam Shadow Mr Holik Tandijono Mr Wong Ka Wai Mr Peter Lloyd Wynne Mr Yeung Kim Cheong Mr Yeung Kwong Kuen ABSENT MEMBERS Miss Mishi Lee Amour Ms Anna Lee Fisher Mr Zach Pierce Martin Mr Daniel Sham Miss Janice Daphne Shum Mr Kieran Thomas Sturrock Smith Mr Nicholas Harold Pratt Wilmerding Mr Graham L Young Mr & Mrs Nigel Scott Harris Mr & Mrs Albert Cameron Hestler Mr & Mrs Sam Johnathon Phillips Mr & Mrs Brian Justin Stafford Michael Hugh Phillips Peter Joseph Stafford RESIGNATION Ms Li Man Sik Maulien Ms Marie Louise Li Mr Douglas Howard Moore Mrs Tsoi Yan Yee Lily Mr Wong Wing Shun Mr & Mrs Ian Askew Mr & Mrs Carlos J Jacobs da Motta Eusebio Mr & Mrs Lau Kwan Hin Gary Mr & Mrs Timothy Phillip Oliver Mr & Mrs Jasper Willem Ten Berge Guillaume Charles Bach Lucy Fillip Julian Michael Fung Adelle Ki Eleanor Stella Ard Kinmonth William Key Thassim Max Warden Valihora

Obituary CHOW Siu Sheung Helen – passed away on 15 December 2020 at aged 77. Helen had been a member since 1985.

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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LEE Siu Ping Eva – Sadly passed away on 15 December 2020 at aged 63. Eva had been a member since 1996. She is survived by her loving children, Kevin and Mark.

Staff Retirement Mark Bovaird, General Manager presented a retirement gift to Lee Man Kuen, MI Houseman who retired on 31 December 2020 after 13 years’ service

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