Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

Ina Mueller (née Kruse), 1927-2022

Ina passed away in Hong Kong on Monday 14 November, aged 95. She was a member of the Club since 1968 and was proud to have received her 50-year burgee as soon as 1 January 2018 arrived, and the fireworks were in the sky. Ina very much enjoyed the Club, particularly the atmosphere around race days at Kellett Island as well as Chinese New Year and Christmas celebrations. She is survived by two daughters in Hong Kong; Maureen/Mo (husband Nick Burns) and Myree/Koko (son Alex) and two daughters in England; Michelle/Miko (Chris) and Miko's daughter Morgen (Tim) and their children Grace and Ben, and Monique/Kiki (Jeremy) and their children Rufin, Max, Natasha, Kaliska, Pippa and Sukey.

David Alfred Thornburrow 1934-2022

David joined the Club in 1973, and was an absent member from 1982, when he moved to Alderney in the Channel Islands. During his time in Hong Kong, he owned three yachts: Helios, Bunch of Five, a Ruffian, and Pink Panther; a three-quarter tonner that finished second in the China Sea Race Series in 1980.

As an architect with Spence Robinson Architects & Engineers, he was involved in the development of Middle Island and Kellett Island, where he designed the Bistro, the swimming pools, changing rooms and workshops, as well as the renovation of the Compass Room.

David passed away peacefully on 9 November in Alderney, where he was an active member of the community.

David is survived by his wife, Thankful, his sister, son, two daughters, and seven grandchildren.

Ellian Perch 1949-2022

A member since 1992, Ellian Perch made an indelible impression on everyone he met from his native South Africa to Hong Kong and no doubt everywhere in between. His love of sailing led to his participation in many events and included winning two J22 Worlds and numerous Lipton Cups. He was very well known and spent a lot of time at the Club, enjoying time here with his family and more recently, celebrating his 70th birthday with friends and family from around the world. Ellian was a loving husband, father and grandfather and his greatest joy was spending time with his four grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Staff Retirement in December

We said goodbye to Section Head, Lo Shing Cho after 18.5 years, Senior Receptionist, Xanthe Chu after 22.5 years and SC Coxswain, Yuen Yiu Wing after 30 years. Commodore, Lucy Sutro presented their retirement gifts on 9 December 2022.