Ahoy! January 2020

January 2020

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Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race International Council Of Yacht Clubs World Forum 2019 | Outrigger Racing | Regatta Ball

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21 THE BRIDGE

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

4 Calendar 6 Commodore’s Message 7 General Manager’s Message 9 Longstanding Members Presentation 10 Awards AGM 2019 12 RHKYC Charity Foundation

14 Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race 21 International Council of Yacht Clubs World Forum 2019 24 The Regatta Ball

32 Outrigger Racing

41 Wine Page 41 F&B Food Promotions 48 On the Horizon

SAILING 26 Starter’s Box 28 Race Management 30 Sailing Development | Training

IMAGE: ISAAC LAWRENCE

Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race

SUSTAINABILITY REALLY MATTERS 35 Pick Up Plastic

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46 Club Directory 46 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements 47 Chinese New Year 2020 – Club Operating Hours

36 Ship Shop 38 Marine | Boatyard 39 Classified Page 40 Marine Directory

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 46.

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

Deep Woods Estate Ivory Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Margaret River, Western Australia Deep Woods Estate ‘Hillside’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Margaret River, Western Australia 4 to 9 February

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Sundays ‘Lucky 8’ Gastronomic Lunch

Compass Room | From 5 January

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盤菜 Poon Choi

Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup in the Bistro 1 to 19 January Fondues in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 January to 29 February Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Introduction to Racing

Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Introduction to Racing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course

Shelter Cove Wine Fair Steps 1,2,3,4,Solo and Go Opti HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Introduction to Racing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

Kellett Island Wine Fair

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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Rooftop | 18 January

Home-made Chinese New Year Puddings available for ordering Supervised Sailing

Adult Development Rowing Course

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21 Club Operating Hours Back to Normal Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes in the Bistro 28 January to 8 February Adult Development Rowing Course

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course

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Sundays ‘Lucky 8’ Gastronomic Lunch in the Compass Room from 5 January Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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Children’s Chinese New Year Arts and Crafts Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Crew Course Steps 1,Solo and HKSF Level 2 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club RYA Safety Boat Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Dragon Boat Development Course

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Crew Course Steps 2,3 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club RYA Safety Boat Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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CLASS RACING

Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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CLASS RACING Adult Beginners Sailing Course Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Dragon Boat Development Course

CLASS RACING

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course

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盤菜 Poon Choi at the Rooftop Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Crew Course Steps 1,Solo and HKSF Level 2 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Dragon Boat Development Course

Steps 2,3 and HKSF Level 1

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CNY Special Operating Hours see page 47 Chinese New Year All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch in the Regatta Room Chinese New Year Celebration • Set Dinner in the Compass Room • Buffet Dinner in the Bistro, Main Deck and Main Lawn • Catering at Turning Circle Supervised Sailing

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Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Middle Island Rowing Race Series #1 Adult Supervised Rowing Course

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Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes

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Bistro | 28 January to 8 February

Commodore’s Message

The Bridge

Happy New Year to each and every one of you! It was a pleasure to see you all on New Year’s Eve at Kellett Island and thank you for helping us bring in the new year with such wonderful celebration.

I wish you all great sailing, rowing and paddling for the year ahead!

The first big event of the year is Hong Kong Race Week, which is being held from 4 to 9 February at Middle Island with 230 boats across four race tracks. We need up to 150 volunteers per day. Not Commodore John Woo 會長胡祖榮 all volunteer positions are on the water and some don’t even require prior sailing experience – registration, sign on/off and launch and retrieve are on all onshore roles. Volunteer sign up can be found via the website: www.hongkongraceweek.com.

Don’t miss the BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase which will be held on 29 February and which is the third of four events that make up the Top Dog Trophy Series 2019-2020. The last event of the Top Dog Trophy Series 2019-2020 is the BuyAssociation Tomes Cup and will be

祝 大 家 新 年快 樂！很高興 在 除夕夜當晚 於吉列島見 到 大 家，感 謝 大 家 蒞臨一起歡渡佳節。我祝願大家新一年在帆船、賽艇及划艇運動上更見 豐盛。 2020年首個大型水上活動為2月4至9日於中途島舉行的「香港帆船賽週」。 屆時將有23 0 艘不同型號的帆船在4個航道上 進行比賽，我們每天需要 約15 0 位義工協助賽事順利舉行。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。如欲成為「香港帆船賽週」的義工， 可透過網站www.hongkongraceweek.com登記。 不要錯過在2月29日舉行的「BuyAssociation HKRNVR紀念盃帆船賽」， 此賽事為「Top Dog盃帆船聯賽2019 -2020」的第三場賽事。尾場為4月 25日舉行的「BuyAssociation Tomes 盃帆船賽」。如果你在去年已參與 首兩場追逐賽，便不要忘記參與最後兩場賽事呢！

held on 25 April. If you have done the first two pursuit races in last year, don’t forget to enter the last two in 2020!

Don’t forget the 58th edition of the biennial Rolex China Sea Race starting on 8 April 2020 is just around the corner now. 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 Hole before sailing up the pristine waters of Subic Bay to finish. The online entry and the Notice of Race for the 2020 Rolex China Sea Race is available online at www.rolexchinasearace.com.

In Rowing and Paddle Sports, January is used as a time to get the training kit on and get out on the water to dust off the Christmas holiday!

With a busy 2020 calendar, our Rowing and Paddle Sport members will be focusing on low level intensity training sessions in January with the intensity slowly building throughout the season. I would like to wish all of our rowing and paddle sport members a successful 2020 season!

Chinese New Year will be on 25 January. I wish all of you have a Prosperous Chinese Year of the Rat with good fortune, good health and smooth sailing in life. 2020 is a great year filled with events in sailing, rowing and paddling sports. We look forward to seeing you in each race and regatta.

不要忘記每兩年一度的58週年「勞力士中國海帆船賽」將於4月8日展開。 作為其中一場經典藍海賽事，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。「2020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。 在賽艇及划艇運動方面，大家可利用1月的時間好好裝備自己，在聖誕假 期間出海去。賽 艇及划艇運動在 2020年將會是繁忙豐盛的一年，因此 在1月時，我們的賽艇及划艇運動員會專注在低密度的練習，及後便一路 加強練習，直到賽季終結。我祝願各賽艇及划艇運動員在2020年的賽季 「大豐收」。 1月25日將是農 曆新年的大年初一，我祝願各位在鼠年行大 運，身體健 康及一帆風順！2020年充滿各項帆船、賽艇及划艇活動，我們期待在每 一項活動中見到大家。

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club welcomes Francis Joyon Legendary sailor Francis Joyon and his crew currently hold the Jules Verne Trophy for circumnavigation. On 17 December, Francis brought his IDEC Sport/ Asian Tour to Hong Kong and is seen here with his crew and RHKYC Commodore John Woo with the IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran in the Western Basin. The Asian tour involves tackling six records in 2019 and 2020, including five brand new race courses between Europe and Asia. For her return to Europe later this month, IDEC Sport will be attempting to smash the legendary Clipper Route record between Hong Kong and London.

Read more at https://www.idecsport.com/en/idec-sport-asian-tour/

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General Manager’s Message Welcome to 2020! It was great to see so many of you enjoying the entire festive season at the Club!

Now back to ‘Dry January’. Here we are actually calling it a ‘Dry and Healthy January’. Throughout the month we are adding to our selection of non-alcoholic beers and mocktails in all outlets in all clubhouses with additional salads to the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove. The most popular items at the end of the month will then be added to the menu permanently.

Looking ahead to next month, be sure to stay in your loved one’s good books and book early for Valentine’s Day Dinner on Friday 14 February.

This year we are offering especially themed dinner menus in the Compass Room and at Middle Island and Shelter Cove.

Towards the end of February we shake things up with a South American Night at Middle Island! Great food and music and you just need to supply the good company! What else could you wish for?

The introduction of the new parking system using RFID tags at Kellett Island has gone very smoothly and I would just like to remind members that the General Committee have tasked staff with enforcing the new Bye-Laws relating to parking with effect from 1 January, so please make sure you have your new RFID tag and label clearly and carefully installed.

Whilst it might be ‘Dry January’ for some (more about that later), we do have the Ruinart Champagne Dinner on Thursday 16 January for those who are still imbibing and looking for an excuse to celebrate. And this Champagne comes from a Champagne house that is 291 years old so they must be doing something right. Join us and Ruinart’s Brand Ambassador in the Compass Room on 16 January for what promises to be a very enjoyable evening indeed. See page 41.

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club truly is the most wonderful Club with great members, great facilities and great staff. On behalf of all staff I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those members who have so very kindly shown their appreciation of the staff’s efforts in what have been particularly difficult times recently, by contributing so generously to the staff fund which will be distributed equally to all staff in time for CNY.

Now for something new in the Compass Room. On Sundays in January we will be serving a ‘Lucky 8’ Gastronomic Lunch. The way it works is

Happy New Year! And may I take this opportunity to wish you and your families, Kung Hei Fat Choy, in advance, for the Year of the Rat.

歡迎來到2020年！很高興見到大家在會內歡渡佳節呢！

為 8道。每個周日的餐單將上載 於網頁上，每周的菜式亦會作出更改。 請註意，餐單上的菜式不能作出更改，詳細資料請見於第41頁。

今年1月我們會慶祝兩個新年節日，當1月1日元旦日剛過去，我們便要迎接 農曆新年的到來。我們深信這將會為大家帶來一個開心、健康、豐盛及安 全的新年。今年，除了有舞師、接財神等環節外；我們更準備了更多節慶 活動，希望今年的賀歲煙花匯演將如期舉行。餐飲部及廚房職員已準備就 緒，為大家炮製多款自家製的賀年糕品及節慶菜式，大家可選擇外購回家 或送贈朋友、家人及同事。當然，Bistro 亦會為大家提供期間限定的賀年 菜式。與家人朋友共享盆菜亦是歡渡新歲的另一佳選，有什麼比在會內的 頂樓邊享用盆菜，邊欣賞維港景色更好呢？今年的「盆菜宴」定於1月18日 舉行。在農曆年初二，1月26日當日在 Regatta Room 內亦設有特別的農曆 新年點心 Brunch。 1月固然是天氣乾燥的月份，在1月16日（星期四）我們為愛品酒的你特設 「匯 雅 香 檳 晚 宴」。匯 雅 香 檳 來自一 個 有 2 9 1年歷 史 的 酒 屋，當晚 來 Compass Room 與我們及匯雅品牌大使共同品嚐美酒吧！詳細資料請見 於第41頁。 Compass Room 將為大家呈 獻一些新的菜式了。1月份的每個周日， Compass Room 將為大家預備「好運8道菜」午膳。大廚會為大家預備8道 菜式，每道菜式會跟據既定時間呈上，每人最少可享用3道菜式，最多則

話說回來，我們稱1月為既乾涸又健康的月份。在整月裡，我們在 Bistro、 中途島及白沙灣會所的所有餐飲食肆的無酒精飲品選項中，加入「無酒精啤 酒」、「無酒精雞尾酒」以及沙律。最受歡迎的選項將會永久加入餐單內。 展望2月，請盡快為你的摯愛預訂2月14日的情人節晚宴。今年，我們將在 Compass Room、中途島及白沙灣會所餐單內加入特別主題的晚宴菜式。 2月下旬，中途島會所將為大家呈獻「南美洲之夜」。當晚將為大家送上源 源不絕的美食及音樂，與朋友一起來吧！ 在吉列島會新設的RFID無線射頻標籤泊車系統運作順利。我籍此提醒各 位，常務委員會委員已要求職員由1月1日起嚴格執行有關泊車的新附例。 所以，懇請各位在車輛上清楚及小心地貼上R FID無線 射頻標籤及泊車 證，以資識別。 香港遊艇會擁有著最佳的會員，設施及職員，可謂最優秀的會所。在此， 謹代表所有職員感謝各會員慷慨解囊，在最近的艱難時刻仍對本會的職 員及他們的付出予以肯定；款項將於農曆新年時適時向各職員平均發放。 新年快樂！在此，我向 閣下及家人提早拜年，恭喜發財！ JANUARY 2020 AHOY! |

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The Bridge

This January we celebrate not one, but two New Year events! No sooner has 1 January passed us by than the Chinese New Year of the Rat is upon us. We certainly trust that it will be a happy, healthy prosperous and safe new year for everyone in Hong Kong. This year, as well celebrating with the spectacular Lion Dance, and the God of Fortune walkabout, we will General Manager Mark Bovaird be adding in a number of other 總經理布馬克 elements to the festivities, and hopefully there will be the usual spectacular fireworks display over the harbour too! The kitchen is all geared up for another busy season and will once again be making homemade Chinese New Year Puddings for you to take home or gift to friends, family and colleagues. And of course, Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes will be available in the Bistro for a limited period. Enjoying Poon Choi is also a fantastic way to celebrate the New Year with family and friends and enjoying Poon Choi on the Club’s Rooftop with one of the best views in Hong Kong, is sure to be a winner. This year we will be serving Poon Choi on Saturday 18 January.

There’s also a special Chinese New Year Dim Sum Brunch to enjoy in the Regatta Room on Sunday 26 January, the 2nd Day of the New Year.

that Chef will prepare eight moderately-sized courses and each table will be served at the same time on a pre-set schedule. You can book in for all eight courses or for a minimum of three, or anything in between.

The menu for each Sunday will be available in advance online and will change on a weekly basis. Note it’s not possible to change the courses around as everyone in the room will enjoy the same meal at the same time! For more information please refer to page 41.

The Bridge Kellett Island

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

Middle Island

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Shelter Cove

Long Standing Members Presentation The Bridge

50TH YEAR

Mr Patrick George Budden Mr Keith C Mowser Dr Bruce Sinclair Vaughan

36TH YEAR

Mr & Mrs Paul Charles Over

28TH YEAR

Mr Robert Peter Whitehead

LIST OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE REACHED THEIR 25TH MEMBERSHIP HONOUR IN 2019 Mr & Mrs Edward Alexander Alder Miss Angela Ang & Mr James Griffiths Miss Pola Antebi Mr & Mrs Christopher Botsford Miss Monica Isabel Browning Mr & Mrs Chan Hung Sing Samson Mr & Mrs Cheung Kwing Fai Andrew Mr & Mrs Cheung Din Youn Patrick Miss Cheung Yuen Kwun Jennifer Mr & Mrs Chiu Ka Lun Alan Miss Selena Y H Chiu & Mr Willis Wong Mr Chung Wai Hung Gerard Mr & Mrs Jean-Paul Antony Churchouse Mr Matthew Timothy Cole Mr & Mrs Mark Dalton Collins Mr & Mrs Peter Francis Davies Mr & Mrs Guy Miles David Green

Ms Stephanie Heung & Mr Kelvin Kwok Miss Ho Kay Yee Daphne Mr & Mrs Ho Yuk Shing Alan Mr Jonathan Roy Hodgson Mr Stanley Hui Dr Ip Yan Ming Mr & Mrs Hans Joachim Isler Mr & Mrs Kong Cheuk Tsan James Mr & Mrs Lai Ka Ho Mr & Mrs Lam Fong Kow Henry Mr Lam Mook Choy Colly Mrs Lam Pei Peggy Mr Lam Wing Chung Daniel Mr Alan Lamb Mr & Mrs Lau Shu Yan Julius Mr & Mrs Leung Chi Ching Frederick Mr & Mrs Leung Kim Hung Andy

Miss Li Kam Mei Connie Mr & Mrs Lim Hock Jin Ronald Mr Man Kit Hang Allen Mr & Mrs James Richard McWilliam Ms Mok Chung Ping Gianni Mr & Mrs Andrew Paul Moore Mr Adam Jonathan Mowser Mr Tom Muldowney Mr & Mrs Ng Chee Siong Robert Mr Matthew James Nisbet Mr & Mrs David James Raper Mr David J H Salter Mr & Mrs Michael Scantlebury Mr & Mrs Mark Christopher Sharp Mr Shum Kun Lam Mr So Chun Cheong Thomas Mr So Jun Wei Eddie

Mr & Mrs So Kwan Ho Stephen Mr & Mrs Timothy Trevor Hendrik Storey Mr & Mrs Giles Mark Surman Mr & Mrs Andrew John Sutherland Mr & Mrs Richard David Winter Dr & Mrs Wong Chun Por Mr Wong Hak Chung Patrick Mr Wong Kwok Tung Gordon Mr & Mrs Woo Cho Wing John Mr Wu Ho Lap Lucian Mr Thomas Jefferson Wu Mr Yeung To Lai Omar Mr Yu Ping Sang Bob Mr & Mrs Yuen Yiu Chung Stanley

50th Year Long Standing Member – Bruce Vaughan JANUARY 2020 AHOY! |

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Noel Croucher Award The Bridge

out some facts to demonstrate the breadth of his commitment: over a period of 19 years Mr Isler has served in three of the Club’s four elected committees and 16 appointed committees, he has been involved the two largest development projects in the last twenty years – the reclamation at Middle Island and the Kellett Island development; he has organised several international events, notably the Magic Asia Pacific Championships in 2001 and the Hong Kong to Vietnam race; the latter as chairman five times; and finally, he served as our Commodore between 2012 and 2014.

Outside the Club Mr Isler continued with his commitment to sailing as a council member of the Hong Kong Sailing Federation and the Water Sports Council, the latter being the entity which represents all of the water sports national authorities in Hong Kong. This is important work as these are the bodies which interact with the government advocating for facilities for our sport; and indeed, there are a number of proposals which have been submitted for future sailing centres in Hong Kong. Mr Isler has also served on the Harbourfront Commission since July 2015.

Noel Croucher Award – Joachim Isler In the twenty five years since Mr Isler became a member of this club he has shown an outstanding commitment to both the Club and to the sport of sailing in Hong Kong.

The list of committees that Mr Isler had sat on over the years was too long for the Commodore to read out, but the Commodore picked

Sam Kelly Memorial Award The Samantha Kelly Memorial Award – Manson Ma Manson fell in love with sailing in 2009 and has been an active sailor since then. He became an RHKYC Member in 2014 and became the co-owner of Impala, Pied Piper, in 2015. With joint-effort with his extremely supportive boat-partner, Manson serves to use the boat as a platform to promote sailing and seamanship – in particular to his younger peers.

Manson is convinced that sailing, as a sport, is an ideal mean of development for young people – from engendering a sense of team spirit to establishing self-esteem, independence and resilience. By achieving RYA Dinghy and Keelboat Instructor qualifications in 2017 and 2018 respectively, Manson wishes to have a more systematic and organised way to train up younger / teenage sailors as well as promoting the sport.

Manson also served on the Kellett Island Sub-Committee from 2016-2018 and has been serving on the China Sailing Sub-Committee since 2018.

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In addition to his work on councils and committees Mr Isler remained a staunch supporter of club run events and is a regular competitor in all of our major regattas. He has raced Sportsboats, Etchells and in recent years predominantly ‘Ambush’, the Custom Mills 41 that he co-owned with Mr Andrew Taylor. The list of wins on Ambush is impressive and includes significant inshore regattas such as the Spring Regatta, the Autumn Regatta as well as three Top Dog victories. Ambush has also competed in multiple offshore campaigns in the Rolex China Sea Race, the Hong Kong to Vietnam Race and the Hong Kong to Hainan Race, winning the latter in 2018.

Tom Larmour Awards The Bridge

Young Sailor of the Year – Shaan Mutreja Shaan’s best result of the season was 39th out of 115 sailors in the UK Optimist Nationals.

Shaan is a role model for our younger Sharks and is committed, motivated and responsible.

Most Promising Young Sailor – Sean Liu Sean is one of our rising stars. He has two more years left racing the Optimist and already has a lot of international experience behind him. Sean is currently one of the top ranked Optimist sailors in Hong Kong and is motivated and committed to improve.

RHKYC Sharks Performance Sailor of the Year – Julia Jacobsen Julia was the best placed sailor in the Hong Kong Optimist Worlds Team and also part of the Hong Kong Team Racing team. This team placed the highest in the Optimist World Teams Racing Championship of any Hong Kong Team to date. After 3 days of fleet racing at the worlds, our Hong Kong team qualified 36th nation out of 65 nations. The team then went on to beat Chile, Belgium and China to qualify for the top 16 Nation Finals the next day. Unfortunately the team was then knocked out by Peru who is the current North American Champion and ended up coming 3rd.

RHKYC Sharks JANUARY 2020 AHOY! |

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Four Charity Events in Eight Days!

W O RD S: A MBRO SE LO

Yes. It was Christmas!

Charity Sale at the Christmas Fair 7 December 2019 This initiative was brought up and led by Charity Foundation Board Member Lena Chi. The idea was to gather members’ unused items at home and then sell them at the Club’s Christmas Fair. This has without any doubt created an environmental protection platform where idle items could be reused, not to mention funds raised to support beneficiaries of the Charity Foundation.

Although it was a bit chilly in the morning, the weather turned perfect from noon onwards. Brand new coffee machines; a drone; luxury top brand scarves and belts; bone china tableware; apparel; jewellery; and tons of brand new children items were on sale at unbelievable bargain prices. Most of the items were only $100 each. It

was a Christmas Treasure Hunt where hundreds of members visited the Christmas Fair and many brought home with big bags of amazing items.

A big thank has to be given to our members who have donated their unused items; to Lena Chi and the volunteers team; Club’s management and staff; and of course, to our members who bought something at the Charity Stall.

KGS 30th Anniversary Charity Golf Day 12 December 2019 Thanks to Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff and Captain Chris Li who initiated a charity element for this special KGS occasion. It was welcomed by 22 golfers who participated the event under beautiful weather conditions at Kau Sai Chau Golf Course.

A fabulous Prize Giving and ‘Pre-Christmas’ dinner was held immediately after the game at the Shelter Cove Clubhouse. Stableford Winner, crowned with the Chris Barr award (the duck that he caught in Macau in 1989) was Tom Tam. There was almost a “hole-in-one” (~30cm from the hole) achieved by Past Golf Convenor David Leung. But still, of course, he won the nearest-topin prize.

The entire event was jam packed with fun, prizes and wine. Thanks to all prize sponsors and participants.

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Gingerbread House Decoration for Red Cross Hospital School 14 December 2019

The Bridge

The Annual Charity Christmas Party hosted by the Club was unfortunately cancelled this year due to Red Cross’ concerns about road closures and getting their young patients to and from the Club. Undeterred, Club management immediately offered to bring the party to Red Cross instead! A van was sent to Red Cross Headquarters loaded with gingerbread pieces, icing sugar and edible goodies for the children to turn into gingerbread house masterpieces. We also gave each child a Christmas-themed arts and crafts kit and left plenty more behind to share with those that could not leave their beds. We hope to see Red Cross back at Kellett Island for the next Annual Christmas Party.

Impala Charity Fun Race 2019 14 December 2019

How any charity episode can end without our sailors!

All classes perform their race management duties on specific dates.

During those dates, only a few sailors are required to do the duties while remaining sailors are idle. The Impala class has made use of the day for 3rd year in a row to run the Charity Fun Race where crews are mixed and Entry Fees go the Charity Foundation.

It was a sunny day with excellent breeze when 6 Impalas were being briefed and well organized by Class Secretary Patrick Kwan. Because it was a mixed crew race, everyone can learn something from each other, and on different boats. It was definitely educational and fun.

The winner of Charity Fun Race 2019 was Boss Hogg, followed closely by Taxi and Shikari. Thanks to our sponsors, the top 3 boats received a prize at the Prizegiving ceremony immediately after the race.

Thank you again, Impalas!

The above is just a brief summary of the charity events that occurred in just over a span of eight days. Thank you all for supporting the RHKYC Charity Foundation!

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Feature | Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race

Solaris Yachts W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N | IM AGES:

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Over 200 boats signed on for the 26nm Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race on 24 November 2019 which was sailed under a picture perfect blue sky. Given the sheer number of boats, Race Officer David Norton, elected to set two start lines off the Kellett Island Clubhouse with the line closest to Kellett Island used for starting the one design boats and the outer line for HKPN, IRC and beach cat divisions.

he first start was at 0830hrs with the Pandoras setting off in an easterly breeze of around 4 to 7kts and the last division to start was the only fast fleet boat, Jelik at 1030hrs.

With the start sequence for HKPN and IRC divisions delayed by 15 minutes most starts

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got away cleanly apart from a handful of individual boats called OCS.

the only single handed entry RS Aero skipped

by Giles Surman.

The biggest yacht in the fleet was Frank Pong’s 72ft Jelik who took the fastest monohull elapsed time of 3h 30m 19s and ATI 5th place overall, while the smallest was

The wind increased to about 10kts as the boats neared the end of the harbour and the two 420s led the fleet out of Lei Yu Mun Gap and were the first boats to round Cape

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Around the Island Race D’Aguillar. As the entire fleet made their way around Stanley head it was a colourful sight to behold with hundreds of kites on the horizon.

Casey Law’s 29er took the lead towards Ap Lei Chau until he was overtaken by the big boats at Cyberport. As the leading pack of yachts passed Green Island they were greeted by solid wind and strong tide in the harbour.

Marcel Liedts’ Zannekin crossed the finishing line at 13:50:37, giving them the ATI overall win, with TP52 Phoenix crossing in second and Alpha+ in third.

Zannekin’s skipper, Steven Corrigan said his team did an excellent job “the crew worked

really hard. When we got through Stanley gate there were still six boats ahead but we managed to catch up. Usually there’s a bit of drama at Cyberport but we got through okay.

The wind was flipping around in strength and direction but we just kept working hard and kept the boat moving.”

The first Class boat to finish was Amanda Chen’s F.A.B. from the Sportsboat class, also claiming ATI 3rd place overall. Amanda commented that the key of success depends on competent crew: “The wind was a lot better than forecasted, we were in a wind hole near sandy beach but we got through it by excellent wind spotting by Mark Collins and dropping the kite when needed.”

The Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race is a great challenge for young sailors to test their ability and learn new skills involved in a long distance race. Casey Law’s 29er K-Dog & Jonah was the 10 th boat over the line, however having to carry a 5% time penalty for OCS, making their team only eligible to claim the title of fastest elapsed dinghy.

K-Dog & Jonah’s crew Augustin Clot explained that they had failed to notice the I flag was hoisted instead of P flag and when returning they failed to go around the start marks.

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Feature | Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race since there were many boats in front of us we could see the wind easily and we followed it. In order to keep our position we kept a loose cover above the other 29ers and that’s how we finished by a lot at the end,” Casey said.

Pei Yip, who beat Casey Law on corrected time and winner of the 29er Class, said dinghy sailors benefited from a long distance pursuit race: “We need to plan well ahead, making sure that we are in the right place for the wind and gusts. In a normal (geometric) course, it is most predictable for wind pattern, since we were sailing around the Island, the wind

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pattern was different from the previous races, so we need to adjust accordingly.”

Duncan Gregor helmed a 420 to claim this year’s ATI 2nd place overall and the Hayes Morgan Trophy.

By the afternoon, unfortunately, the wind softened and a wind hole developed around Middle Island. The majority of the fleet parked up at the southern side of Hong Kong Island and only one third of the participating yachts managed to reach the Kellett Island designated finish line before the cut-off at 1700hrs, with the Solaris One 48 Blu being the final boat to cross the line to get a full circumnavigation finish.

With the boats HKPN handicapped at 1251+, HKPN 1040-1140, Dragon, Pandora and Ruffian classes not being able to make the entire lap around the Island by the cut off time their results were taken back to their finish times at Cyberport Gate.

The Club would like to thank our sponsors and partners for their support in the Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race this year. St. James’s Place continue to be a valued and engaged sponsor across the club and new partners Absolute Vodka, Beefeater Gin and Havana Club Rum certainly helped the prizegiving party get into full swing.

Feature | Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race We would like to extend special thanks to Solaris Yachts who continue to grow their involvement with the Club from supporting sponsor of last year’s Spring Regatta to Title Sponsor for the Around the Island Race this year. Solaris Yachts had two beautiful boats moored at the club before the race – the new to Hong Kong SOLARIS 47 Saphira and the SOLARIS ONE 48 Blu. Blu also took part in the Around the Island Race and happened to be the very last boat to make it past the cut off point on the day. The enthusiasm and interest shown from members towards the brand has already encouraged Solaris Yachts to discuss extending their relationship with the club.

The Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race requires an enormous pool of volunteers without whom it could not take place – the Club would like to thank the race management team of PRO David Norton, ARO Inge Strompf-Jepsen with Lucy Sutro, Cyberport Gate RO Bonnie Cheng with Elizabeth Seymour-Jones, James Coghill and Marc St Laurent, Stanley Gate RO Sara Houghton with Letizia Leung, Malcolm Sage and Nisha Dickens, Starter’s Box assistants Dilys Leung and Jennifer Li. The safety team was flat out from pre-start to post-finish and a huge thank you goes to Safety Officer Barry Truhol with Angel Olausson ,Donald Day, Eammie Ho , Edoardo Tocco, Eric Fung, Gina Littlefair, Harry Pang, Hugo Berney, Ian Hornett, Jocelynn Chu, Johan Olausson, Mae Loh, Murray MacDonald, Narcissus To, Nick Crabb, Niclas Rydin, Oscar Hamberg, Owen Turnbull, Paul Oen, Sian Wynn-Jones, Simon Frusher, Stephen Fung, Steve Wordsworth, Tommy Chan, Tony Cheung, Victor Tsien and Victor Wong.

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Feature | Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race First row: Overall ATI Winner (La Cigale Trophy), IRC 1 1st Place, HKOSA Trophy, COA Trophy and Overall ATI Monohull (RTIR Trophy): Zannekin – Marcel Liedts; ATI 2nd Overall and 1st Youth Sailor (The Hayes-Morgan Trophy): Pauline – Duncan Gregor / Matthew Clark; ATI 3rd Overall , Sportsboat 1st Place and fastest Dayboat Elapsed: Second row: ATI 4th Overall and IRC 1 2nd Place: Alpha+ – Shawn Kang; ATI 5th Overall and Fastest Monohull Elapsed (George Duboeuf): Jelik F.A.B. – Amanda Chen Third row: Dragon 1st Place (Dragon Shield): Mei Fei – Ken Wong; Dragon 2nd Place: Dragonfly – Abraham Van – Frank Pong; 29er 1st Place: Pei Tsun Yip / Pasu Chu Olphen; Etchells 1st Place (Adreline Trophy): Diva Deux – Mark Yeadon Fourth row: Etchells 2nd Place: Dynamite – Richard Allen; Fastest Dinghy Elapsed (Tamar Cannon): K-Dog & Jonah – Casey Law / Augustin Clot; Flying Fifteen 1st Place (Snifter Cup): Tchaikoffsky – Howard Williams; HKPN 1000 and below 1st Place: Surfdude – Steve Ho / Welsey Poon Fitth row: HKPN 1000 and below 2nd Place: Gearbox – Ben Lau; HKPN 1001 – 1070 1st Place: Vixen – Josephine Cheng

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Feature | Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race First row: HKPN 1071 – 1140 1st Place: Generations – Eddy Lee; HKPN 1071 – 1140 2nd Place: Lotech – Hoi Hon Chin Second row: HKPN 1071 – 1140 3rd Place: Karina – Joseph Wong; HKPN 1071 – 1140 4th Place: Mystic – Sonny Lee Third row: HKPN 1141 – 1250 1st Place, 1st Big Boat under HKPN (Dunhill Trophy): XT – Harry Fourth row: HKPN 1251 or above 1st Place and Beneteau Cup: Baby Beluga – Matthew Leong / Phillp Wong; HKPN 1141 – 1250 2nd Place: Tornado – Raymond Wu Yam / Patrick Yam; HKPN 1251 or above 2nd Place, 1st Bavaria under HKPN (Vic Locke Bavaria Trophy): Jedai – David Lam / Jeffrey Fifth row: HKPN 1251 or above 3rd Place: La Vida Loca – Guinness Siu; HKPN 1251 or above 4th Place: White Dragon – Ringo Chan / Lap Tai / Alan Leng; Hobie 16 1st Place (San Miguel Trophy), Fastest Multihull Elapsed (North 22 Trophy) and Overall ATI Multihull (Multihull Trophy): Curry Dog – Brian Tsang / Leung David JANUARY 2020 AHOY! |

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Feature | Solaris Yachts Around the Island Race First row: Impala 1st Place (Impala Trough): Boss Hogg – Alan Tsang / Francis Cheung; Impala 2nd Place: Rainbow Chaser – Sunny Chai / Sam Kwong Second row: IRC 1 3rd Place: Seawolf – Yuye Yan; IRC 2 1st Place: Orient Express – Andy Lam; IRC 2 2nd Place: Wicked – DS Cheung Third row: IRC 2 3rd Place: Blackjack – Glenn Smith; Fourth row: IRC 3 3rd Place: Gambit – Keith Mowser; J/80 1st Place: Footloose – Henry IRC 3 1st Place: Blu – Alan Cheung; IRC 3 2nd Place: Goddess – Maiyo Hood Fifth row: Lady Godiva: 29er – Karrie Clark / Penelope Martin; Pandora 1st Place and Yeti Trophy: Windfall – Tom Ho; Wong; J/80 2nd Place: Jena Pabe – Belinda Ng Sixth row: Ruffian 2nd Place: Scallywag – Oliver Cully Sixth row: Ruffian 3rd Place: Larrikin – Claire Ruffian 1st Place (Larrkin Bucket): Victory 9 – FH Li / WK Kot Storey; Sportsboats 2nd Place: No Rush – Joe Chan

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he 12th ICOYC World Forum took place from 25 to 28 September in Ireland. The Royal Cork Yacht Club hosted this amazing event in celebration of the launch of the Royal Cork Tricentennial Celebration (Cork 300) in 2020.

(previously known as Queenstown) where tens of thousands of Irish departed their homeland by ship to other parts of the world and which was the Titanic’s last port of call before setting off on its infamous voyage across the Atlantic.

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies and the Key Note Speaker Session

by Damian Foxall were held in the Royal Cork Yacht Club Clubhouse.

All of the other sessions took place at the Fota Island Resort with some social gatherings held at a variety of historical locations around Cork and the Irish Naval Headquarters on Haulbowline Island, Cobh.

Sustainability is a very big topic related to the protection of our playground, the ocean, and to keep our sport sustainable. The forum sessions were: 1. 11th Hour Racing Team Sustainability Programme 2. Marine Environmental Issues 3. Building a Club Environmental Sustainability Policy 4. The Blue Flag Programme (Environmental Protection Programme) 5. Marine Conservation Public Engagement 6. Environmental Sandringham YC Waterfront (Club Development) 7. Environmental Issues with Remote Outstations 8. Sailing Pathways – Young Sailors Perspective 9. Achieving Sustainability 10. Managing and Supporting Commercial and Marine Leisure Traffic in the Same Area

‘Sustainability’ was the theme of the Forum which garnered great interest all through the four-day event as the 37 clubs and 123 delegates and partners from all around the world assembled to contribute to the sessions and learn best practices from their fellow yacht club representatives.

Forum delegates attended 11 sessions which comprised the intensive conference, while their partners went on discovery trips around the historic parts of Cork, cruising to outlying islands and visiting Cobh

Session 1. Damian Foxall, an internationally known Change Management expert, Sailor and Sustainability Manager of the 11th Hour Racing Team talked about his focus on ocean conservation and sustainability. Damian started by highlighting the development of sailing over the years; how technology has driven the push from wooden classic boats to the use of high-tech material such as fibre glass and carbon fibre, and then moving on to canting keels and the latest foiling technology now both on catamarans and mono hulls. Sailing continues to evolve to provide something that people want, and creating unique experiences in people lives.

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Feature | International Council of Yacht Clubs World Forum 2019

International Council of Yacht Clubs World Forum 2019

to protect our playground, the ocean, at the very highest level of the sport. Their quest has been to maximise people’s awareness of marine conservation and environmental protection, and create initiatives and momentum to minimise our sport’s carbon footprint and to leave a positive legacy for future generations competing in our sport.

Feature | International Council of Yacht Clubs World Forum 2019

They have proposed four basic principles encompassing 12 points to promote their vision of a vibrant lifestyle through participation in our sport, while still maintaining healthy oceans and engendering a community spirit that inspires and supports future generations: 1. Leadership on the sport of sailing a. Creating ambassadors for the sport b. Influencing our peers c. Inspiring the public 2. Innovation on waste reduction, marine conservation and reduction on carbon footprint a. Imbedding circular economic principles b. Transform manufacturing c. Apply life cycle analysis 3. Collaboration with related parties a. Foster strategic partnerships b. Supply chain action c. Sustainable operations 4. Legacy for the other people to follow a. Community Outreach b. Education and training c. Communicate and inform Session 2. Dan Reading, World Sailing’s Head of Sustainability highlighted that World Sailing has a pledge to make sailing more exciting to participate in or to watch, and to use their reach and influence to create a sustainable future for the sport and the waters of the world. A bold and ambitious plan was approved and implemented in May 2018 to drive sailing’s contribution to global sustainability with the focus of tying that in with 12 of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to sailing related sports. They are:

Dan also expressed that for any club that is looking at sustainability in terms of environmental issues and that Club’s long-term growth, it would be necessary to carefully consider the balance between environmental sustainability and economic sustainability. The key criteria are listed in table below.

Environmentally Sustainable 1. Demand from members 2. Legislation 3. Differentiate from competition

Economically Sustainable Aesthetics of the club Reduce expenditure Financial Investment and Return

4. Protect our playground

Good business management to monitor expenses Futureproof against increasing utilities

5. Engage with members/staff to take more pride in business

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Session 3. RHKYC Past Commodore, Robert Stoneley, shared the Club’s experience regarding the development of our own Club’s Environmental Sustainability Policy. The Club started off the process with ad hoc uncoordinated initiatives that dealt with the cleaning up beaches, sail recycling and fund raising for environmental issues prior to 2010. Then they moved on to set up the fundamental Vision and Principles for the Club one of which was encouraging sustainability best practices across the operations of the Club.

The work did not just stop there. In 2016, the Club became the first Club in Hong Kong, if not the world, to stop providing single-use plastic bags, bottles and straws.

Subsequently, the Club started to promote Green Regatta, through initiatives from our young sailors at Hong Kong Race Week, during which the use of single-use plastic water bottles was banned. The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club obtained bronze certification of a Clean Regatta under Sailors for the Sea in 2016 and achieved Gold status by 2018.

The journey of sustainability is never ending as the Club continues to identify ways to help the environment through switching product purchases, energy conservation, reduction in food waste, etc. We will always keep looking for opportunities to do a better job. Our driving force was to not just sit around and wait for a perfect grand scheme to be developed, but just to make a start and then build from there.

Our members and water sports lovers are all invited to join this very important initiative by taking their own first step into this crucial issue and to help keep moving the Club and its Sustainability drive forward.

Sessions 4 and 5. Ian Diamond, the Coastal Awards Manager for The National Trust for Ireland, and Aoife Deane, the Public Engagement & Communications Manager for MaREI a Marine Climate and Energy Research Centre at University College Cork, highlighted the success on the engagement of a Blue Flag programme run by a Foundation in Europe that promotes Sustainable Development through Environmental Education worldwide to the public and private sectors and with their Sustainability Partner MaREI. This programme focuses on the following five sectors: • Environmental education and information on local eco-systems, code of conducts on waste handling and waste recycling and personal best practices, to reduce environmental impact • Environmental management on waste, facilities maintenance and sustainable use of resources • Safety services and emergency planning, lifesaving facilities and accident prevention codes • Social responsibility • Responsible tourism

• Understand what members value and focus on that • Focus on your marketing on digital channels • Ensure strong financials • Hire top-quality staff

Aoife highlighted the need to actively engage with the local community and young people to help educate everyone on the importance of maintaining a healthy ocean, not just for the benefit of sailors but for the entire community. Their work through the university encompasses education, exhibitions, workshops and community engagement, as well as working with clubs such as Royal Cork to help organise clean regattas and operate in as energy efficient a way as possible.

Session 10. Captain Paul O’Regan, Harbour Master/Chief Operations Officer, for the Port of Cork Company, highlighted the importance and need of the government in the development of marinas and sailing related facilities in the Port of Cork. The crucial roles of the Harbour Master are to ensure good communication and understanding with various yacht clubs, marinas and boat owners in the area to reduce or eliminate conflict between the commercial activities and the pleasure/ sport activities in the Port of Cork.

Sessions 6 and 7. Garry Anderson, Commodore of Sandringham Yacht Club shared how his club, which is in an environmentally sensitive area, had handled the issues of their marine waste and boatyard operations.

He also highlighted their implementation of the use of Seabins to collect floating debris and plastic in their marina, similar to those now being used in RHKYC. Unlike those Clubs and Marinas based solely in big cities, Seattle Yacht Club has eight outstations which do not have any garbage pickup or recycling facilities provided by the government. Chris Warner, past Commodore of Seattle Yacht Club, enlightened us on how they manage the waste in these rural areas with the key sustainability principal being – you don’t leave anything behind unless it’s something that has been through you into the head (toilet), as only those are truly bio-degradable.

Session 8. Kieran O’Connell, from Royal Cork Yacht Club shared their Sailing Pathways from the Young Sailors Perspective that enhances the sustainability of sailing in their Club through their young sailors. They offer a very structured programme similar to that of RHKYC in which children may start their sailing programme at the age of 8 (instead of 6 at RHKYC) in an Optimist programme. Children can either stay in one class for more training or eventually race in that class. Alternatively, they can progress to training and racing in a different class such as RS, 420, Topper, Laser, 29er, 49er then keel boats, depending on the minimum age requirement of the classes and the necessary skills and experience.

For the young sailors who are unsure of whether to progress to more intensive training and/or racing programmes, they will be incorporated into a Flipper Club/Cadet Club and Sunday Fundays programme where there will be regular sailing activities with a fun element to encourage them to stay with the sport even if they choose not to race.

For the keener young sailors, they will be incorporated into their Junior Academy and Under 25 Academy where continuous training and competitive racing will be provided under the structure of the Irish Sailing Association to represent their own Club or Ireland in all major and World competitions. Some of their young members who later joined the forum as special guest speakers expressed a great sense of achievement, excitement and personal development from their participation in both local and international competitions.

Session 9. Graham Nixon, Commodore of the Royal Southern YC shared their experience and the growth of their club in achieving sustainability by joining ICOYC. Graham noted that many clubs around the world have experienced a decline in sailing activities locally or internationally, a reduction in the number of boat owners and Club members, and a substantial decrease in cruising, and that many clubs have struggled financially and are competing for their events within their region rather than collaborating.

By being part of ICOYC, his club has gained access to a large community with data and information that has helped to re-vitalise their club. The key elements for sustainable growth identified were: • Focus on the water, broaden the scope of your activities • Engage the entire family, especially the young and women

Conclusion In conclusion, and as mentioned at the very beginning in Daiman Foxall’s presentation, Sustainability is an intrinsic balance between the social, economic and environmental aspects of our everyday actions, in which respecting the world’s oceans, natural resources, carbon footprints and carbon offset, together with the needs of the current and future generations, are all vital. The consensus of the delegates was that sustainability requires an intergenerational empathy, where our collective actions today will ensure healthy communities, prosperous economies and a planet for future generations to enjoy Yacht Clubs and our sport of sailing.

To give the delegates a true taste of the Irish weather, the traditional Commodores Regatta had to be cancelled due to a forecast of light and patchy winds to be followed by a heavy storm. Whilst disappointing not to be able to race it gave delegates some free time to explore the local area, and sure enough, at the Closing Ceremony held that evening at the Royal Cork Yacht Club’s Clubhouse in Crosshaven, the forecasted storm arrived with a vengeance!

Admiral Pat Farnan of the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Deputy Mayor Seamus McGrath, and ICOYC President Andy Anderson gave their closing speeches. Admiral Pat Farnan, and conference organiser, Vice Admiral Colin Morehead, and the Royal Cork Yacht Club, where given a vote of thanks for their organisation and hospitality for the 2019 World Forum. It was announced that the next World Forum will be hosted by the Sandringham Yacht Club in sunny Melbourne, Australia in the early part of 2021.

To round off the event, the Royal Cork Yacht Club made the official launch announcement of the Royal Cork Tricentennial Celebration (Cork 300) in 2020 with a warm reception party with drinks, canapés and entertainment on what was a very chilly, wet Irish evening. For more details and information about the ICOYC World Forum please go to the website icoyc.org.

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Ian noted that in order to make it work well, all such programmes need to be linked with a third-party verification organisation to ensure excellence in sustainability practice. The programme has to be renewed and with quality checks performed on an annual basis.

Feature | Regatta Ball It has to be said, that the Regatta Ball held on Saturday 16 November was utterly amazing and we have had such fantastic feedback! 902 members and guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the traditional Survivors Photo taken at 0700hrs, 12 hours after the party began, was very well attended (well done to you all!). A huge thank you to all the members and guests who attended and helped make it such a wonderful signature event for the end of the 2019 sailing, rowing and paddling year, and in the process raising funds for the Club’s Charity Foundation. And of course, a huge thank you to all the staff who worked for months planning such an extravaganza and then delivering it so expertly on the night. It really was a huge team effort.

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Hong Kong Race Week

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BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase

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China Sea 200 Dash

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Ladies Helm

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Boase Cohen & Collins Inter-School Sailing Festival

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Hong Kong Race Week – Volunteers

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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 your support. Hong Kong Race Week will be held from 4 to 9 February and with three 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 prior 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

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BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase Saturday 29 February will see the second pursuit race of the Top Dog Series, the BuyAssociation HKRNVR Memorial Vase.

The trophy was presented to the Club in 1950 by officers of the HKRNVR and HKNVF in memory of their comrades who fell in the battle for Hong Kong from 1941 to 1950 with the proviso that “the course should take participating yachts into waters patrolled by the HKRNVR”. The HKRNVR is now defunct but the trophy continues to serve as a reminder of when amateur sailors played their part in the security of Hong Kong. Nowadays the course takes the fleet out through the harbour to the Eastern approaches and back and the HKRNVR Memorial Vase will be presented to the first boat that finishes. Notice of Race and online entry are available from the club’s website.

Rolex China Sea Race Friday 6 March is the entry deadline for the 30th edition of our biennial blue water classic race, Rolex China Sea Race. The Rolex China Sea Race is one of Asia’s oldest World Sailing Category 1 offshore race’s taking boats 565 nautical miles from Victoria Harbour to Subic Bay in the Philippines. The online entry form, Notice of Race and submission schedule are available at www.rolexchinasearace.com – with 35 boats expected to enter, the earlier you submit your information the smoother the scrutineering process will be.

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Enjoy Onboard Credit for selected sailings book before 29Feb2020 1 - 7 days Princess Grill/ Queens Grill

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The Pathway to Becoming a Race Officer W O RD S: IN GE ST RO MP F- JEP SEN | IM AGES: GU Y N O W EL L

Sailing

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is arguably one of the most active sailing clubs in the world. We organise on average 400 races a year. Each event needs a Race Officer (RO) – 135 per year to be precise, and a team of Assistant Race Officers (AROs) that can help with the running of races, recording results and providing the safety it takes to bring everyone back to port.

Luckily for us at the Club, most pre-planning of events and organisation is done by our outstanding team of staff in both the Sailing Office and in our Marine Department and in conjuncture with the various race committees and the Race Management Committee leaving us, the volunteers, to step onto the boat and get down to managing things on the water.

GET STARTED Most members will have been asked to assist with race management at one time or another as it is deemed a requirement to volunteer at least once a season before being able to apply for Full membership.

A volunteer usually gets placed on one of our committee boats and if they have limited Race Control experience, they will be rostered with experienced ROs and given tasks as a results officer or on some of the other positions shown in the diagram.

The Club also provides various introductory Race Management Seminars and Class Race Management Training sessions for those who want to get more details and theoretical experience before volunteering.

Needless to point out that having raced and gained actual racing experience will be of benefit to understand what is happening wind-wise and on the racecourse.

Courses available are advertised on the Club website under Instruction – Seminars

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CLUB RACE OFFICER For those who would like to move on and become a Club RO for regular class racing run throughout the year in the Harbour and out of Middle Island and Shelter Cove, the Level 1 Club Race Officer Seminars are on offer for people with some RO experience. The Club Race Officer course is aimed at educating members in the basics to conduct consistent, fair and safe Club racing and will cover subjects of race documents, course selection and setting, starts, finishes, race monitoring and key RO decision making. The seminars are conducted

by National and International ROs. The Hong Kong Sailing Federation does also run the Level 1 RO Seminars from time to time.

Information as to courses can be found at rhkyc.org.hk – Instruction – Seminars , and at Hong Kong Sailing Federation – sailing.org.hk – Racing Management – Race Management Programme.

Sailing

NATIONAL RACE OFFICER While it falls predominately under the scope of the sailing clubs and watersports associations to get people started in race management and making them proficient Club Race Officers ,it falls under the Hong Kong Sailing Federation (HKSF) to provide National Race Officer Seminars as the national authority for the sport of sailing in Hong Kong.

The seminars are intended for experienced Club Race Officers who wish to become a National Race Officer. It is aimed at educating in advanced principles to conduct consistent, fair and safe championship racing and other larger sailing events on a national and international scale. Once a seminar has been attended, an exam has been passed and three on the water assessments as a race officer have been completed and approved

by HKSF, then the NRO certificate will be issued. Revalidation needs to take place after 48 months.

For further information see Hong Kong Sailing Federation – sailing.org.hk – Racing Management – Race Management Programme.

INTERNATIONAL RACE OFFICER The International Race Officer seminars and accreditation are administered by World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing and as such is the highest level in the sport. It is not part of the HKSF Race Management Programme Scheme.

International level accreditation is awarded to race officers who can demonstrate an excellent level of knowledge and application of World Sailing policies and procedures and show a high level of good judgement while executing their role. IROs will take on leadership roles at World Championship events and are eligible for selection to officiate at WS World Cup events and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Similar to the NRO scheme the seminar is followed by an exam and on-the-water assessment in four specified principles and four other events.

Information can be found on the World Sailing website.

The pathway to become a race officer, although it looks long and tedious it is also filled with fun and friendships made along the way, that makes the effort worth it. Race Management has room for many types of people and skill sets and in the end without all the volunteers there would be no racing.

Pathway to becoming a Race Officer – Race Management Courses

SAILING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CONTACTS

Sailing

General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 MI Sailing & Marine Manager Jonathan Rankine 2812 0172 MI Centre Manager Luke Van der Kamp 2812 7303 Senior Sailing Instructor Kelvin Lau 2812 7303 Sailing Instructor Patrick Chung 2812 7303 Head Racing Coach Noppakao Poonpat 2812 6255 Race Coach / Bosun Daniel Dolega 2812 6255 Race Coach / Bosun Maria Cantero 2812 6255 http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/SailTraining.aspx sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/RHKYCsharks

Youth Weekend Programme COURSE OPTIONS

COURSE DATES

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OPTION 2

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January: 11,18 February: 1, 15, 22

January: 12, 19 February: 2, 16, 23

February: 29 March: 7, 21, 28 April: 4

March: 1, 8, 22, 29 April: 5

April: 25 May: 2, 9, 16, 23

April: 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 24

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Notice Board January 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

Adult Beginners Course #1

4 January

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

English

Sunday 19 January

Adult Beginners Course #2

15 February

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

English

Sunday 1 March

Adult Beginners Course #3

15 February

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

Cantonese 中文授課

Sunday 1 March

WEEKENDS COURSE 週末課程

Adult Beginners Course #4

7 March

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

English

Sunday 29 March

Adult Beginners Course #5

18 April

All Saturdays

18, 25 April, 2, 15, 23 May

Cantonese 中文授課

Saturday 30 May

Adult Beginners Course #6

19 April

All Sundays

19, 26 April, 3, 16, 24 May

English

Saturday 30 May

Adult Beginners Course #7

6 June

All Saturdays

6, 13, 20, 27 June, 4 July

English

Saturday 11 July

Adult Beginners Course #8

7 June

All Sundays

7, 14, 21, 28 June, 5 July

English

Saturday 11 July

Adult Beginners Course #9

7 June

All Sundays

7, 14, 21, 28 June, 5 July

Cantonese 中文授課

Saturday 11 July

English

Friday 24 January

Cantonese 中文授課

Friday 21 February

WEEKDAYS COURSE 平日課程 Adult Beginners Course #10

9 January

Weekdays

9, 10, 16, 17, 23 January

Adult Beginners Course #11

18 February

Weekdays

12, 13, 14, 19, 20 February

Adult Beginners Course #12

28 February

Weekdays – Fridays

28 February, 6, 13, 20, 27 March

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Friday 3 April

Adult Beginners Course #13

27 April

Weekdays

27, 28, 29, 30 April, 1 May

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Monday 4 May

Adult Beginners Course #14

13 May

Weekdays

13, 14, 15, 20, 21 May

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Adult Beginners Course #15

3 June

Weekdays

3, 4, 5, 10, 11 June

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

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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

SA IL T R A INING RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING

ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING

These are practical powerboat handling courses.

Skills Refresher TBC

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses (inc. assessment) Option PBL2 TBA

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 – PM TBC

ADULT BEGINNERS

ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES / RACE TRAINING

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

Also open to the public.

Intro to Small Keelboat Course C4: TBA

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

Keelboat Crew Course Course C6: TBA Course C7: TBA

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

Keelboat Skipper Course Course C1: TBA

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

Sailing

RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB TBA

Keelboat Supervised Sailing Skills Refresher: TBA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rowing

Outrigger Racing

Above: ATIR 2019 Women’s unlimited A crew; Below: Lamma Race Men’s Unlimited 2019

OUTRIGGER CONTACT

W O RD S: B A RNE Y RIG G S | IM AGES: ATIR O F FI CIA L PH OTO G R A PHER A ND B A RNE Y RIG G S

outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk

he 2019 Outrigger racing season has now drawn to a close and it’s been a marked improvement on 2018 – not least because we took delivery of six new OC6 canoes to replace those lost during Typhoon Manghut last year. The new canoes helped in no small part to attract a host of new paddlers to the Club through the Development Programme.

The newly bolstered squad enabled us to field multiple crews in the major races in the Outrigger calendar, and bring home some silverware, or more likely nowadays ‘woodware’, the welcome environmentally friendly alternative.

Round Lamma Race – 20 October The Round Lamma Race is a 23km Iron race, circumnavigating Lamma Island, starting (Le Mans style) from Power Station Beach. A fun race in the calendar and arguably the hardest of the year for distance and the challenge of varying wind and water conditions.

The Men’s Standard category was the first race to get underway, the Club crew dominated the race from start to finish. They took the lead straight from the start and were never challenged, finishing in a time of 2:10:33, a new course record for the Standard Boat category, and 14mins ahead of the VRC. South Lantau Paddle Club were 3rd in 2:32:52.

In the Men’s Unlimited category, the Club had four crews racing. A congested start held up the Club’s A Crew (Tetiaroa) and allowed VRC’s

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A crew to build an early lead that they never relinquished. The VRC won in a new course record of 1:47:54, under five minutes ahead of the Club A crew. The Club (Ahe) and VRC’s B crews had an epic battle the whole way around, never more than 20m apart, until the VRC edged past the Club in the final 5km to finish 3rd in 1:56:34, 25 seconds ahead of the Club crew. The other Club crews, including one racing under the colours of the RHKYC’s Charity Foundation in preparation for ATIR, finished 5th and 7th, in 2:06:55 and 2:24:18, respectively.

In the Mixed Unlimited category, the Club were one of five crews entered. This crew (Taha’a) had Alex Miranda steering who had already paddled earlier in the day for the Men’s Unlimited A crew. Another storming race from the Club gave them victory in 2:19:26, 4:30 clear of Va’a Team France from Singapore.

A great day of racing with the Club entering eight crews and picking up wins in Men’s Standard, Women’s Unlimited and Mixed Unlimited and 2nd in Men’s Unlimited. The racing was followed by a few beers on the beach watching England take on Australia in the Rugby World Cup. Some would say the prefect end to a perfect day... although maybe not those supporting Australia.

ATIR – 10 November As host club for ATIR, the Club is always keen to enter as many crews as possible and this year was certainly no exception. We had two Open Unlimited, two Open Standard and two Women’s Unlimited crews.

It was a beautiful day and with strong teams entering from Hawaii, Australia and Singapore, it was all set to be a competitive day of racing.

In the first race of the day, our two Women’s crews faced off against the VRC and Pacific Wahine, the latter forged from two of the best outrigger clubs in Hawaii and including former Club coach, Anna Mathisen. Pacific Wahine dominated this time, to win in a new course record of 4:00:56, beating their own record set two years ago. Our A crew (Hokule’a) tried to chase them down but finished 2nd in 4:15:55.

Rowing

In the Women’s Unlimited category, the Club fielded two of the five crews. The Club A Crew (Huahine) pulled clear after the turn around the Power Station at 2km and never looked back, stretching their lead to win in 2:11:25, nearly five mins clear of HKOCC in 2nd. The Club B crew (Raiatea) had the first of their classic battles this season with the VRC Women’s crew (see ATIR, below, for battle number 2!). After getting entangled with a VRC Mixed boat in the first 5 minutes of the race, the B crew had to set out chasing down the VRC women’s crew. Despite a valiant effort from the Club women, the VRC prevailed, coming in 3rd in a time of 2:21:56, just 19 secs ahead of our ladies.

Our Women’s B crew (Hokulani) had another phenomenal head to head against the VRC Women’s crew. Despite the Club building a two min lead over VRC by Kellet Island, VRC clawed their way back into the race through the Harbour to take the lead at Shau Kei Wan. The lead then changed multiple times over the 2nd half of the race, with the Club taking the lead decisively only in the last 2km to beat the VRC by 32 secs to claim 3rd spot in a solid time of 4:23:53.

In the Open Standard, two Club crews faced off against the VRC, American Dragons Singapore and Lantau Boat Club. The Club B Crew (Te Ariki Rua) had a strong start and had built a five-minute lead over VRC by Kellet Island. Unfortunately, the Club support boat broke down in the harbour off Wan Chai, which could have meant no more relief paddlers and the crew in the canoe having to “iron” the remaining 21km – not a pleasant thought. Thankfully, Lamma were racing uncontested against the clock and alongside the Club crew so were able to share their support boat from Shek O until the finish. The Club were able to press on to win in 4:15:09, seven mins clear of American Dragons and VRC. The RHKYC Charity Foundation crew had an eventful race including two hulis and an altercation with a sampan to finish 5th in 4:37:01 – but raised an impressive $8,000 for the foundation in the process.

Above: Lamma Race Men’s Unlimited 2019 ; Below: ATIR 2019 Men’s Standard A crew

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Rowing ATIR 2019 Women’s Unlimited B crew

In the Open Unlimited, the opposition to the Club crew came from VRC and Team Hong Kong/Hawaii who included the legendary Jim Foti in their ranks. Team Hong Kong/Hawaii proved too strong and romped clear to win in 3:30:45, another course record. VRC came 2nd, 10 minutes behind. The Club A crew (Hokule’a) fought back after Kellet to finish 3rd, only 4:35 behind VRC. The Open Hokulani crew, much like the Women’s Hokulani crew, included a number of paddlers for whom this was their first ATIR. They came home 4th in a very creditable 4:35:58.

A big shout out to those that were on the organising committee and those that volunteered on the day to make it a memorable race day for all. The whole event could not take place without them.

Around Po Toi Race – 23 November It was a huge pleasure to have the Around Po Toi Race back on the calendar for the first time in four years This is a 20 km Iron race from Hobie Club Beach in Tai Tam Bay, circumnavigating Po Toi Island and back to Hobie Club Beach. This race has featured some tough conditions and big water in the past, and is generally not a race for rookies! The Club entered crews in Mixed Standard, Mixed Unlimited and Men’s Unlimited.

In the Mixed Standard, the Club held off Stormies OCC for the first 6km before stretching out their lead. Despite ‘kissing’ the only buoy on the course, the Club won in 1:52:00, 5:38 clear of Stormies in 2nd. VRC were 3rd, a further 17:36 behind.

In the Mixed Unlimited, the Club again dominated the race, finishing in 1:42:24, 4:52 ahead of HKOCC whilst VRC finished 3rd in 1:49:04.

In the Men’s Unlimited, the Club were up against tough opposition in the VRC Men’s A crew. The VRC crew winning in 1:34:05, 14 minutes ahead of the Club crew in 2nd.

The day was topped off with prize presentations, beers and good food on the beach watching the sun go down.

The Club would like to thank all the Outrigger clubs in Hong Kong who hosted races in 2019 and we’re looking forward to more of the same in 2020!

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 34

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Pick Up Plastic

Congratulations to Doug Woodring

W O RD S: IA N BROW NL EE, Chair of the Sustainability Working Group

Sustainability Really Matters The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame has proudly welcomed RHKYC member Doug Woodring as Honour Administrator in the Class of 2020.

o where is this plastic waste thing going? The mountain of plastic being produced is still growing world wide. There is inadequate recycling, and countries in South East Asia are taking a stand against dumping and sending container loads back to the wealthy country of origin. Hong Kong is not doing that well and most of our plastic waste is going to landfills.

At the Club we are getting better at eliminating single use plastics, but not so good at separating plastics and recycling. These need to be improved.

The big problem for us is the amount of plastic accumulating in the sea. Club members are in a better position than most to see the quantity and location of plastic in the sea. It is impossible to go out in a boat these days without seeing plastic in some form floating on the water or washed up on the shore. Plastic is there forever, breaking down to “nano plastics” that get in the food chain and adversely affect marine life.

I did not understand the scale of the plastic waste problem until attending an open water swim event about 10 years ago when organizer Doug Woodring let everyone know about the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”. This is

now estimated to be over 1.6 million square kilometers or 4 times the size of France and continuing to grow. Birds and turtles there can have up to 74% of their diet composed of plastics. (See https://theoceancleanup.com).

Once plastic is in the sea it is virtually impossible to remove. The Sustainable Working Group is looking at ways club members can help remove plastic. There have been occasional beach collections at Round Island and Kellet Island, but they need to be part of a wider programme.

It is floating plastic where we can do something that others cannot. Next time you are in a boat and see floating plastic, don’t just look at it and say what a pity. Accept some responsibility.

“Pick up Plastic and take it Back”. One piece of plastic for each person on the boat may not be big in the total context, but significantly it is one less piece in the sea.

Doug Woodring (Club member and OC paddler) has recently been recognized for his continuing efforts to address the plastic problem. He has more ideas which he can share with the Club on how to make it easier to collect floating plastic. In 2020 the Sustainable Working Group will be looking into how we as a club can better address plastic.

Your ideas and help are welcome through email at sustianability@rhkyc.com.hk

Doug is the first Hong Kong citizen to be inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. This is due to his accomplishments in helping to build a thriving open water swim community in Hong Kong, with two marathon swims of growing attendance, which are directly connected to his global efforts to clean up our waters and expanding ocean appreciation – which is critical not only for our sports, but for our lives.

“Who knew that diving among a bunch of plastic trash would become the catalyst for Doug to eventually be nominated and voted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame?” said Steven Munatones, former World Marathon Champion and U.S. National Coach.

“Doug is brimming with ideas – and, very importantly, he ties his creativity and energy with a can-do attitude and expands his ideas locally until they blossom globally. Doug is at the forefront of envisioning and organizing grassroots ocean swimming and marine protection activities with grandiose goals”.

These include: Ocean Recovery Alliance where Doug is the Managing Director of its programmes, idea generation and innovation. Doug is one of the ten most influential individuals in the area of plastic pollution. Key programmes include.

Global Alert App/Platform – allowing anyone in the world to report trash hotspots in the world’s waterways or coastlines.

Oceanic Big Five – global clean-up programmes for the top five sports users of the ocean: swimmers, surfers, paddlers, divers and sailors.

Plasticity Forum – A business event focused on the future of plastic and where the leaders are going with design, innovation, materials, recycling and scaled solutions for 2nd-life plastic.

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Ship Shop New Online Ship Shop

Marine

We are thrilled to announce that we have now launched our Online Ship Shop so if you can’t visit us in person you can now visit us online!

Purchases can be made using PayPal or credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express. Visit us at rhkyc.myshopify.com.

SAIL RACING Race Beanie

CREWSAVER Rescue Sling

Race Beanie in acrylic and wool. A plain knitted beanie with a Sail Racing logo label at bottom edge.

The Crewsaver rescue sling provides a pre-shaped design ensuring easy donning so that a casualty can be recovered from the water safely and quickly should you be in an unexpected Man Over Board situation.

$290

$832

Life in Hong Kong in 1969 Photo Book by Redge Solley Don’t we all love Hong Kong! Many of us are interested to see how people lived in Hong Kong back in 1969, exactly 50 years ago.

Redge Solley who had worked for the HK Government Information Service for 20 years has 400 films with photos that he took back in 1969 which have never been previously released until now. This ‘Life in Hong Kong in 1969’ photo book is a limited edition, hard cover, 120 pages with 110 precious photos taken in 1969. Mr. Solley had taken series of old houses, markets, sailors, rickshaws, trams, buses, public estates, fishing villages, Wanchai, Central, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui...

The forewords are written by Mr Lam Chiu Ying, Former HK Observatory; Mr Cheng Po Hung, Advisor of the HK Museum of History; Mr Cheung Shun Kwong, President of the HK Collectors Society. The book is well received by people who love Hong Kong!

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NAUTICALIA Nauti Boy Mug Whether for a boating-themed party, a gift for those hard-to-buy for ‘Yachties’, or simply keeping track of which drink is whose on board, these fun nautical china mugs with jaunty blue and gold designs are sure to raise a smile. Cheers! Capacity 530ml.

$130

Marine Compass 102B/H

The AirLite Towel™ is the most lightweight, compact and quick drying towel we make. Designed for everything from everyday activities to minimalist adventures, the AirLite Towel will absorb more than three times its own weight in water.

A high stability, bulkhead-mounted compass designed for sailboats and yachtsmen that demand absolute accuracy, a steady card in all conditions and heeling angles. The compass permits up to 45° heeling and unlimited tilting fore and aft. 102B/H has a 100 mm capsule, gimballed cradle and direct reading scale on the vertical edge.

Especially suitable for sailing boats, motor sailing vessels and larger motor yachts. With the front heeling scale you can easily keep track of the heeling angle. The compass also features built-in red illumination that makes night navigation easier. The gimballed lubber lines stay vertical even if the boat is heeling (max 45°). The two extra lubber lines at 45° offset permit reading from the rail or an off steering position mounting. The compass is made from all UV resistant materials and the capsule filled with UV resistant liquid. The nontransparent capsule eliminates burn effect.

The elongated shape makes the AirLite Towel ideal for use as abandana or sun protection for your neck.

$95 to $155

The optional compensator is easy to fit in a holder under the detachable front. The front also covers the mounting screws. Template matches Contest 101 and 100. White protection cover included.

$1,337

3M Marine Clean & Shine Wax 500ml 3M™ Marine Clean and Shine Wax refreshes the beauty and appearance of boats with little effort. Simply spray on and wipe off. Our clean and shine wax transforms a boat covered with filmy residue into one that sparkles and shines again. It’s a versatile product that can be used on a variety of surfaces including fiberglass gel coat, marine topside paint and painted aluminum. A quick and easy cleaning with this wax will restore pride in ownership of your boat. Some boat owners have told us that using our spray-on wax is like a good polishing without all of the hard work.

$220

SAIL RACING Race Hood Race hood made in a cotton terry and polyester fabric. Pocket at front and strings for adjustment at hood. Rib at sleeve end and bottom hem.

Inner cuff in lycra. Printed bloc logo at both sleeves, printed bloc logo at top of hood and small woven badge at bottom hem.

$890

Call David in the Ship Shop on

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Marine

SEA TO SUMMIT Airlite Towels

Shelter Cove Marina Marine

hard wood has been sourced from Australia and New Zealand from sustainable sources, as is the pine. The timber is pressure treated to make it impervious to fresh water rot. Wood does not rot from the sea water, only the rain and wash water. The galvanised through rods are being replaced by GRP through rods which will not corrode as the originals have done.

Where the galvanised brackets and pile guides are found to have corroded these are being replaced by aluminium brackets. Aluminium is of course a very recyclable metal and it is possible that some of the brackets were once beer or soft drink cans.

Work has begun at the seaward side of the marina on the breakwater pontoon for the refurbishment and will slowly continue down through the marina. There are only a limited number of contractors in Hong Kong who are suitably qualified in marina work so the project will take some time to complete.

he Marina Pontoons at Shelter Cove were completed in early 2006. There are 46 berths ranging in size from 12 metre to 28 metres.

The pontoon system is made up of concrete floats filled with polystyrene foam. These 2.4 metre square sections, which form the main walkway, are held together by wooden walers and through rods as can be seen in the drawing below:

The finger pontoons are held to the walkway with triangular brackets. The finger pontoons are not so wide as the main walkway and vary

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in size depending on the berth length. The two walers are made of hard wood with a soft wood cover board on the outside. The through rods initially used when the marina was constructed were of galvanised steel.

Due to the age of the marina, and the effects of the last two typhoons on the system, the Club has started a refurbishment of the marina, replacing the walers, cover boards, rods, fendering and galvanised steel brackets. The

Alongside the refurbishment of the floating pontoons the Club has employed a consultant to study increasing the height of the marina piles. With the increasing height of storm surge, and likely effects of rising sea levels, it has been decided to lengthen the piles so that the pontoons do not overtop the piles in an extreme event. The result of the consultant’s study is that we can lengthen the piles of the finger pontoons by adding more pile on top. The extra height will still be within the allowable bending moment of the pile in extreme weather. However the six piles on the breakwater pontoon will also require interior stiffening to comply with the required bending moment. The consultant is presently preparing the necessary applications and associated paper work for the application to the buildings department for permission to conduct this work.

Happy berthing.

Picture showing the new walers, through rods and aluminium bracket

BOAT CHARTER

MARINE PRODUCTS

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Beneteau 34

Scape 39 Catamaran

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Ruinart Champagne Dinner

PRE-DINNER TASTING Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. (Magnum)

The House of Ruinart was the first Champagne House to be established by Nicolas Ruinart in 1729. Ruinart, a Reims draper like his father, started his first account ledger devoted to “wine with bubbles” on 1 September 1729. This ledger serves as the ‘birth certificate’ for the first Champagne House ever created.

Ruinart adopted his uncle’s pioneering vision and ambition for ‘wine with bubbles’. The first delivery of ‘wine with bubbles’ went out in January 1730. Six years later in 1735, Maison Ruinart concentrated on the burgeoning champagne trade due to success in the business. Since then, the Maison has kept the standards of excellence of its founders.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $998 per member, $1088 per non-member

Special offer $888 per Kellett Wine Society member Speaker Ruinart Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Events | Promotions

MENU AND CHAMPAGNES Marinated Langoustine with Citrus, Green Apple Dip, Crabmeat and Fennel Salad Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked US Corn-fed Chicken Breast, Morel and Wild Mushroom, Parsnip Purée Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried French Perch Fillet, Braised Mussels and Escargots, Beurre Blanc Sauce Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut 2007 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled US Prime Rib Eye Cap, Chestnut and Turnip Compote, Natural Jus Dom Ruinart Rosé Brut 2007 ❧ ❧ ❧ Marble Chocolate stuffed with Raspberry Mousse, Pineapple and Peach Purée Ruinart Rosé Brut N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Compass Room | Thursday 16 January

VEGAN MENU Marinated Avocado with Citrus, Green Apple Dip, Baby Spinach and Fennel Salad ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Butternut Squash, Morel and Wild Mushroom, Parsnip Purée ❧ ❧ ❧ Poached US Green Asparagus, Vegenaise Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Sautéed Spaghetti with Vegan Meats, Bell Peppers and Black Truffles ❧ ❧ ❧ Deluxe Fresh Fruit Platter, Mixed Berries, Lime Sorbet ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Compass Room open on Sunday with New, Unique Experience and Live Music

Sundays ‘Lucky 8’ Gastronomic Lunch Compass Room | From 5 January | 1200hrs to 1520hrs preferred time. Enjoy a glass of wine at $28 per glass (100ml) with minimum order of 4 glasses to pair with each course.

Reserve your seat at the time for your preferred courses. If you come late, you will miss the previous courses as all courses will only be available at the designated time slot for all diners.

Course 1200hrs to 1225hrs

Have a gastronomic experience for lunch with a menu of 8 exquisite moderate-sized courses in the Compass Room with fine live music by our resident pianist. Different courses will be available every 25 minutes from 1200hrs at $88 per one course. Enjoy your preferred courses at scheduled time (see below) and request the dessert as the final course at any

Course 1 – cold starter

Price 88

1225hrs to 1250hrs

Course 2

88

1250hrs to 1315hrs

Course 3

88

1315hrs to 1340hrs

Course 4

88

1340hrs to 1405hrs

Course 5

88

1405hrs to 1430hrs

Course 6

88

1430hrs to 1455hrs

Course 7

88

1455hrs to 1520hrs

Course 8 – dessert

88

Optional Wine Pairing Selected house wine (moderate size at 75ml)

Price 28

A minimum consumption of three courses required and only one course in sequence can be skipped per visit. For a satisfying lunch experience, we recommend a menu with four to six courses.

Finish all eight courses to enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and digestif.

The menu will be changed on a weekly basis and published on the club page.

Vegan and Vegetarian menus available.

For reservations, please call the Compass Room on 2239 0374.

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Chinese New Year Celebration Sunday 26 January

Set Dinner in the Compass Room $628/ adult | $398/ child Guest ticket $100 per non-member diners Maximum 6 guests per account

Events | Promotions

Menu Balik Salmon Fillets, Tiger Prawns, Fresh Mint and Guacamole ❧ ❧ ❧ Lobster Bisque, Scallop Carpaccio, Chive ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Rainbow Trout Fillet, River Prawns, Black Bean Paste or Char-grilled Dutch Veal Loin, Morel Mushroom Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Marble Chocolate stuffed with Lychee Mousse, Vanilla Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

This year, as well celebrating with the spectacular Lion Dance, and the God of Fortune walkabout, we will be adding in a number of other elements to the festivities, and hopefully there will be the usual spectacular fireworks display over the harbour too!

All members (adults and children) must show their membership cards and all guests must show their guest tickets to gain entry to the Club. Members’ children aged 5 and over should present their own membership cards or a guest fee will apply.

All guests aged 3 and over are liable to a guest fee ($100 per Compass Room diner and $53 per Bistro, Main Deck and Main Lawn diners and other non-diners), regardless of whether they are dining in the Club or not.

Members please request guest tickets at the Reception for non-member visitors if you visit the club without dinner reservations. Please also note that guest parking is not available on the night.

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

盤菜

Vegan Menu Roast Green Asparagus and Citrus Salad ❧ ❧ ❧ Wild Mushroom Consommé ❧ ❧ ❧ Sautéed Vegan Meats, Morel and Baby Spinach, Thai Basil Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Apple Crumble, Mixed Berries ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Children Menu Deep-fried Scallops, Roast Sweet Corn Salad ❧ ❧ ❧ Tomato Cream Soup, Herb Croutons ❧ ❧ ❧ Tagliatelle with Chicken and Mushrooms ❧ ❧ ❧ Marble Chocolate stuffed with Lychee Mousse, Vanilla Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Hot Chocolate Bistro Buffet Dinner Maximum 10 guests per account $498 per adult, $349 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $249 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

Poon Choi

Rooftop | Saturday 18 January | 1830hrs to 2230hrs Lunar New Year is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time of the year for family reunions, relaxation, and spreading the joy of the festive season with loved ones. With the perfect location for a sumptuous Poon Choi gathering at the Rooftop which as one of the most incredible views of our great city. Enjoy the special traditionally prepared one-pot dish composed of layers of different ingredients. Our exquisite Poon Choi layers include Abalone, Conpoy, Chicken, Dried Oysters, Prawns, Seasonal Vegetables, and more. Enjoy a Poon Choi Set for 8 to 10 persons plus Sweet and Sour Pork, Deepfried Fish Fillets with Sweet Corn Sauce, Stir-fried Vegetables and Steamed Rice at only $2,388 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 No guest limit per membership account.

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St. Valentine’s Day Set Dinner Friday 14 February

Please note that your dinner / champagne options must be confirmed at the time of making reservations.

Menu Seared NZ Scampi, Spanish Red Prawn, Yellow Tomato and Spinach Salad, Lemongrass and Citrus Dressing ❧ ❧ ❧ Morel Mushroom and Smoked Chicken Tortellini, Wild Mushroom Consommés, Chives ❧ ❧ ❧ 44-month Sliced I rico Ham, White Asparagus ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Cod Fish Fillet on Bouillabaisse, Chorizo and Kale ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled US Beef Rib Eye Cap, Pan-fried Duck Liver Beef Fat Potatoes, Brussels Sprout, Roast Shallot, Bordelaise Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Red Velvet Cheese Cake, Rose Crumble, Strawberry Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Petit Fours Vegan Menu Deep-fried Avocado, Beet Chips Yellow Tomato and Spinach Salad, Lemongrass and Citrus Dressing ❧ ❧ ❧ Minestrone with Chervil ❧ ❧ ❧ White Truffles, White Asparagus ❧ ❧ ❧ Artichoke on Bouillabaisse, Kale ❧ ❧ ❧ Assorted Mushroom and Vegan Menu Wellington ❧ ❧ ❧ Poached Pear in Red Wine, Mango and Passion Fruit Sorbet ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Middle Island and Shelter Cove Escape the usual city bustle and arrange an unusual yet relaxing meal at the Middle Island or Shelter Cove at $988 per couple. Add $50 for a glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne per person to enjoy the sea views with your special someone.

Menu Rose Smoked Salmon Fillets, Grey Shrimps and Avocado Timbale, Brandy Dressing ❧ ❧ ❧ Boston Lobster Bisque, Chives ❧ ❧ ❧ Beef Wellington, Wild Mushroom Sauce, Heart-shaped Potatoes and Green Asparagus or Grilled Seabass Fillet, Hokkaido Scallop, Sautéed Romaine Lettuce, Béarnaise Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Peach Crumble, Vanilla Ice-cream, Blackberry and Strawberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Vegan Menu Yellow and Red Cherry Tomato and Avocado Timbale, Beet Chip Basil Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Ginger and Turmeric Carrot Soup, Pine Nuts ❧ ❧ ❧ Brown Mushroom and Spinach Wellington, Truffle Potatoes and Green Asparagus ❧ ❧ ❧ Peach Crumble, Lime Sorbet Blackberry and Strawberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

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

Middle Island Happenings

South American Night 28 February | 1930hrs to 2300hrs Have a fervent enjoyment of the South American Night with wonderful vibe, mouth-watering foods, wines and good friends. The South American buffet dinner features delectable food including Scallops Ceviche, Empanadas, Arroz Con Pato, Lomo Saltado, Chocotora, with unlimited South American wines and live entertainment for a boasting colourful event. $368/ person.

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

Extended Sampan Service Apart from the regular sampan, we will have a second sampan running from Deep Water Bay from 1800hrs to 2000hrs and 2200hrs to 0000hrs JANUARY 2020 AHOY! |

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Events | Promotions

Compass Room On St. Valentine’s Day, share a romantic candlelight dinner with your loved one and enjoy live entertainment compliments of our pianist. A fourcourse Valentine’s dinner menu is priced at $1,788 per couple or $1,888 per couple including two glasses of our Moët & Chandon Champagne.

‘Dry and Healthy January’ with more salad selections, Non-alcoholic Beer and Mocktails

Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove | From January

Events | Promotions

The Bistro is gearing up for Dry and Healthy January. Visit the Bistro for buffets and you will find more healthy salad options, including Chicken with Almond and Kiwi Salad, Poached Shrimp with Veggie Salad and more. We are also working on bringing you more non-alcoholic drinks in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove. Non-alcoholic beer and mocktails like Seedlip Spice Tonic, Hot Apple Cider, Warsteiner (alcohol free) Beer, vandeStreek Fruit Manchine (alcohol free) Beer... will be available for your next visit.

Monthly Wine Fairs Kellett Island, Wednesday 8 January, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 3 January, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office o or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Wine of the Month Deep Woods Estate Ivory Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Margaret River, Western Australia Pale green hues. An expressive and vibrant nose exhibiting aromas of lime and guava laced with lemon blossom. Intense, juice citrus, lemon grass and passion fruit flavours instantly fill the mouth. Crunchy acidity adds complexity and provides a refreshing backbone to the wine.

[Suggested food pairing: scallops with chorizo] $298 per bottle.

Chinese New Year Auspicious Dishes Bistro | 28 January to 8 February Stir-fried Boston Lobster in XO Sauce 龍馬精神（XO醬炒龍蝦球） Deep-fried Crab Meat Ball, Braised Broccoli with Crab Roe 金銀滾滾一齊來（炸蟹丸伴蟹皇扒西蘭花） Stir-fried Scallops with Asparagus on Black Mushrooms 花開富貴（帶子露筍扒花菇） Pan-fried Mud Carp stuffed with Minced Fish 年年有餘（家鄉煎釀鯪魚） Braised Conpoy and Bamboo Pith on Chinese Lettuce 和氣生財（瑤柱竹笙扒生菜）

Deep Woods Estate ‘Hillside’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Margaret River, Western Australia Deepest crimson, vivid purple hues. Exhibits aromas of cassis and dried herbs with hints of spice. The palate displays flavours of summer plums and dark berries with notes of sweet spice and dark chocolate from the use of both new and seasoned French oak. [Suggested food pairing: smoked duck] $328 per bottle.

Available in all F&B outlets

Wine Box Set of the Month RAT – Chinese New Year 2020 Welcome the year of RAT with celebration bottles. v Duckhorn MigRATion Chardonnay 2014 – Russian River Valley, USA v Grgich Hills Estate, Chardonnay Paris Tasting CommemoRATive 2016 – Napa Valley, USA v Hollick Shiraz 2016 – WRATtonbully, South Australia v Clos de l’ORAToire, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2016 – Saint-Émilion, France v Duckhorn MigRATion Pinot Noir 2017 – Sonoma Coast, USA v Dacapo “Majoli” Ruchè di Castagnole MonferRATo DOCG 2017 – Piemonte, Italy v Gift box packaging Only $2,498 per set!

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

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Home-made Chinese New Year Puddings Events | Promotions

New Opening Schedule for the Sports Bar and Bowling Alley The Sports Bar and Bowling Alley has its business schedule changed.

Enjoy comfort Snacks, Pies, Burgers, Pizzas and Staples during the opening hours with your friends for a bowling fun day. Various sports will be shown throughout the opening times on the big screen. Seats are all on first-comefirst-serve basis.

Bowling Lane booking is on a first-come first-served basis by telephone.

For reservations, please call the Sports Bar 2239 0397 or email sportsbarandbowling@rhkyc.org.hk during operation hours. Please call reception for reservations when the Sports Bar is closed.

Business Hours Thursdays

1600hrs to 2200hrs

Last food order 2100hrs

Fridays

1600hrs to 2400hrs

2200hrs

Saturdays and the day before a Public Holiday

1000hrs to 2400hrs

2200hrs

Sundays, Public Holidays and International School Holidays

1000hrs to 2200hrs

2100hrs

Limited order available on Saturday and Sunday

1000hrs to 1130hrs

Closed on Mondays to Wednesdays

Private party bookings are available during non-operation hours.

A minimum of 8 persons and a minimum food and beverage consumption of $8,888 applies for private parties with choices of finger food, main dish, side orders and dessert.

Contact the Banquet Team at banquet@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 for more details.

Prepare your Lunar New Year with our very well-received home-made Chinese New Year Puddings for a liveliest family festival. Puddings will be available from 6 to 24 January (17 January is the deadline for ordering).

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 Sweetened Water-Chestnut Pudding Sweetened Glutinous Pudding

臘味蘿蔔糕 香甜馬蹄糕 椰汁年糕

Ordering is required 48 hours in advance. The order form can be downloaded from the website or obtained from any F&B outlet. All puddings ordered but not collected will be charged.

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

Chinese New Year All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch Regatta Room | 26 January | 1130hrs to 1430 hours ‘Yum Cha’ must be one of the best ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, gather together with family and friends. Come and join 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 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.

On Sunday 26 January (The Second Day of Chinese New Year), a very special 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.

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. *Please note that cancellations or reduction on the number of attendance should be advised by at least 7 days prior to the reserved date. Otherwise, your account will be charged in full.

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CLASS SECRETARIES

Club Lines

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

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

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

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Ms Jhin Hee Kyung Jaclyn Mrs Anna Theresa King Mr Wong Hoi Fay Phoebus Mr & Mrs Lo Yuen Ching Mr & Mrs Frank Edward Proctor FULL MEMBERS Miss Chan Yue Yan Dr Lim Boon Kian JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Nicholas Karman Hsu Mr Lau Kin Tak Mr Li Tung Wah CHANGE OF STATUS FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY Mr James Alexander Mclaren Coghill CADET MEMBERS Timothy Ashbrook Genevieve Susannah Bray Chan Jeremy Christian James Darley Tristan James Dickinson James Jieren Hall Edgar Wright Leonard Theodore Jasper Signer Sulger CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Master Jai Mutreja Miss Sienne A A Thiry STUDENT USAGE CARD Miss Chan Ghi Ying Jaimie, The Chinese University of HK Mr Chan Yuen Tik, The University of HK Miss Lam On Ni, The Chinese University of HK Mr Lam San Tung, The HK Institute of Education INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Mr Nicholas Stephen Ashby Mr Chan Yap Fay David Dr Cheung Wing Kee Mr Chen Yu Paul Mr Cheng Yuk Man Sunny Mr Chu Yat Fai Freddie Mr Fan Chi Yin Danny Miss Alison Radha Kawol Mr Lau Wing Cheung

December 2019

Mr Lee Ho Yeung Mr Leung Chi Man Mr Thomas Martin Lindsay Mr Lawrence Anthony Terzo Salibra Mr Tang Chung On Dr Ting Chi Man Roger Mr Yu Kwun Ki Lawrence Mr Yum Vincent CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Capt Chung Tung Tong Merchant Navy Officers’ Guild – HK – General Secretary Mr & Mrs Wang Man Man Terruce Standard Chartered Bank (HK) Ltd – MD, Head of Corporate Partnership ABSENT MEMBERS Mr Chen Yee Sun Jimmy Miss Natasha McManus Spinks Ms Sachiyo Umeda Miss Yik Chi Amanda Mr & Mrs Thomas Edward Brown Dr Alison McManus & Prof John Spinks RESIGNED MEMBERS Dr Lau Kwong Yau Mr & Mrs Sean Herbert Debow Ms Ada Kwong Mr & Mrs Darren Christopher McSorley Ms Elaine Morgan & Dr Stephen Davies Herbert Sunny Cheung Natasha Penelope Chiu Fraser Davis Ramsay Davis Alexandra Jessica Debow Nicole Emily Debow Finlo David Farrimond Gabriel Fung Ip King Lam Joshua Joel Nils Johnsson Louis N F Kampman Alexander Joshua Lee Tadhg Maloney Daniella McManus Spinks Tsang Kin Yat Yau Yan Ki

New Fee Notice By order of the General Committee, the following fees will be increased as from 1 January 2020:

CAR PARKING Annual Fee – 7-day car parking label Annual Fee – 5-day car parking label Annual Fee – Motorcycle Annual Fee – 5-day Shelter Cove car parking label Hourly rates (for Kellett Island only) After 50 hours free car parking per calendar month Maximum hourly charge per calendar month

NEW $3,750 $2,600 $470 $1,490 $21 $3,150

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

NEW

Minimum Food and Beverage charge

$490

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.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR 2020 – CLUB OPERATING HOURS Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

24

25

26

27

28

The Day Preceding Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year’s Day

The Second Day of Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Celebration

The Third Day of Chinese New Year

The Fourth Day of Chinese New Year

Closed

Normal operating hours

Closed

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

Closed

Open 0730hrs to last order 2200hrs

Closed

Open 1200hrs to last order 2130hrs

January

January

January

January

Club Lines

January

CLUBHOUSE OPERATING HOURS Reception and Movie Library

Open 0800hrs to1800hrs

Closed

Compass Room

Open for Lunch Closed at 1500hrs

Closed

Bistro

Open for Lunch Closed at 1500hrs

Closed

Main Deck

Open for Lunch Closed at 1500hrs

Closed

Main Bar

Open 1400hrs to 2200hrs

Set Dinner 1830hrs to 2230hrs (Reservations are required)

Buffet Dinner 1800hrs to 2200hrs (Reservations are required)

Open 1200hrs to last order 2130hrs (limited menu available)

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

Open 0800hrs to 0100hrs (limited menu available)

Chart Room

Closed at 1800hrs

Open

Sports Bar and Bowling Alley

Closed

Closed

Gym

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Children’s Playroom

Open 0800hrs to 1800hrs

Youth Club Room

Open 0800hrs to 0100hrs and 1700hrs to 2030hrs (limited menu available)

Open

Open 0800hrs to 0100hrs (limited menu available)

Open 0800hrs to 2400hrs

Open

Open

Closed

Open 1000hrs to 2200hrs

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

Closed

Open 1400hrs to 2100hrs

Closed

Normal operating hours

Open 0800hrs to 1800hrs

Closed

Open 1400hrs to 2100hrs

Closed

Normal operating hours

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

Closed

Open 0800hrs to 2100hrs

Open 1200hrs to 2300hrs last order 2100hrs

Shelter Cove

Closed at 1800hrs

Manned by members

Manned by members

Open 1200hrs to 2000hrs

Open 1200hrs to 2300hrs last order 2100hrs

Open 1600hrs to 2400hrs (limited menu available)

MARINE AND BOAT YARD OPER ATION HOURS KI Sampan Service

0700hrs to 1900hrs

1000hrs to 1700hrs

1000hrs to 1700hrs

1000hrs to 1700hrs

Normal operating hours

MI Sampan Service

0800hrs to 1700hrs

1100hrs to 1700hrs

1100hrs to 1700hrs

0800hrs to 2130hrs

Normal operating hours

MI Rescue Boat Service

1100hrs to 1700hrs

SC Sampan Service

0900hrs to 1800hrs

Crane and Boatboy Service

0900hrs to 1700hrs

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.

Normal operating hours

Normal operating hours

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Obituary Steely Bill (21 February 1940 to 25 November 2019) – One man who will forever be upstanding

John Bertrand AO had the floor as the keynote speaker, and as he began to wind up he asked all those who had been to five Etchells World Championships to be upstanding. It was a lot of the room. Then JB asked those who had not yet made 10 to sit back down. It went on to 15, 20, 22 and so forth, until it got to just the two souls, and at 24 it left just Bill Steele standing. He was at his 28th, by the way.

At the recent Syd Corser regatta off Fremantle, Bill sadly sailed his last race. He was only a few months short of his impending 80th birthday, and was also keenly eying off next year’s World Championships on the same track, as both a competitor, and someone devoutly entwined with the firstly the winning bid, and then also the organisation that goes into holding such an event.

Bill was absolutely no stranger to tipping in, having been involved in the 1997 Worlds in Hong Kong, and then Perth in 2006. He was also a Life Member of the International Etchells, and a former Governor and

PHOTO: TOM HODGE

Club Lines

It was at the 50th Birthday celebration for the Etchells last November that one Bill Steele was left standing alone in the room. He was not there on his own, for the Girdis Room at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron was a complete sell out. It was just a mark of admiration of the man for the Class, and of his fellow Etchellians for the great sailor, ‘Steely Bill’, as he is so affectionately known.

The last sail – something like 10 minutes before Bill held the tiller firmly for the last time

Chairman of the International Governing Committee.

A former pilot, initially with the RAAF, and then the Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA, Bill and Etchells combined in Hong Kong when Bill was a Boeing 747 pilot with Cathay Pacific in the early 90s. The distinguished gentleman Ian Kingsford-Smith, a former Chairman of the IGC himself, said this of Bill, “After he retired from flying he moved back to Perth, where he was a member of Royal Perth Yacht Club, and a key member of the Swan River Etchells Fleet. He was instrumental in them being awarded the 2006 Etchells Worlds, which were sailed out of the Fremantle Sailing Club.”

Bill had been a member of the Club for 49 years and represented Hong Kong sailing in the 1972 Olympics in Flying Dutchman and sailing in Etchells Worlds representing Hong Kong.

Bill always conducted himself as a gentleman, on and off the water, he endeared himself to all.

He will be very much missed by all who knew him.

Fair winds Bill

Chinese New Year Arts and Crafts Workshop Children Playroom | Saturday 11 January | 1000hrs to 1200hrs

Events | Promotions

Family Panel Sub-Committee is hosting the Chinese New Year Arts and Crafts Workshop again this year and would like to invite your children to join!

There will be some guided crafts but children are also encouraged to get creative.

Traditional red paper, calligraphy brushes and ink will be available for fai chun writing.

Age: 4 to 10 years old (4 to 5 years old must be accompanied by 1 adult)

Max 12 children.

Whilst there is no charge, booking is essential for our planning. Please book online or email social@rhkyc.org.hk.

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