Ahoy! July and August 2014 by Koko Mueller

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Contents

18 The Bridge

Features

Rowing

Other Sports

4 Calendar – July 6 Calendar – August 8 Commodore’s Message 10 General Manager’s Message

12 Senior Dinner 100 13 Noel Croucher Award 13 Change of Guard 14 Le French May / Societe Generale Spring Regatta 18 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta 23 The 2014 Audi Australian IRC Championships Title Goes to Hong Kong 24 The San Diego Crew Classic

34 Coastal Rowing Workshop for HKUST 34 Toda Regatta 35 Stingrays dominate Festival of Sport Sprint Regatta! 35 The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong Annual Regatta 36 Summer Youth Rowing Camps 37 Royal X Team Continues to Shine 38 Head of the Bay

44 Squash 44 Bowling

1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta

Sailing Photo: RHKYC/Guy Nowell

27 What a Difference a Closing Regatta Makes… 29 Race Management Corner – Why be a Race Officer? 30 Starter’s Box 31 Sailing Development | Training

Marine 39 Marine | Boatyard 40 Ship Shop 41 Classified Page 42 Marine Directory

Events | Promotions 45 On the Horizon 46 F&B Food Promotions 47 Wine Page 50 Wine Form

Club LINES 52 Annual Staff Party 54 Club Directory 54 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Mark Whitehead; Vice Commodore Robert Stoneley; Rear Commodore Sailing Anthony Day; Honorary Secretary Charlie Manzoni; Honorary Treasurer George Li; Rowing Captain Alice Page. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 54. 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 or left in the Ahoy! pigeon hole at Kellett Island. 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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Summer Pool Wines of the Month Parties with Huge Inflatable Terrazas de los Andes Reserva

The Bridge

Amex Centurion Sunset Series 6 June for 12 weeks

Amex Centurion Sunshine Series

Youth Summer Rowing Camp

Jazz, R&B and Dancing

Kellett Island Wine Fair Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth Optimist Racing Clinic PVOCC Course

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth Optimist Racing Clinic PVOCC Course

7 June for six weeks

JUly

on the Main Bar Balcony

Gastronome’s Seafood Promotion in the Compass Room 1 to 31 July Taiwanese Food Promotion in the Bistro with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 15 July Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser

Friday 18 July

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic

7 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Laser Racing Clinic

14 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

Saturdays 12 and 26 July

July to August, schedule on page 36

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Shelter Cove Wine Fair Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth Optimist Racing Clinic PVOCC Course

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Keelboat Crew Course Youth Optimist Racing Clinic

Go Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic Youth Keelboat Crew Course

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth 420 Clinic Youth Keelboat Crew Course

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Laser Racing Clinic

Ocean and Orchard Promotion in the Bistro with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 16 July to 31 August Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Laser Racing Clinic

Speaker’s Corner with Simon Holliday and Shu Pu – Clean Cross Swim Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser

Amex Centurion Sunset Series 7 Jazz, R&B and Dancing in the Main Bar Pub Quiz Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser

Beginner Youth Rowing Camp 3, Middle Island Summer Camp and Photography 101 Workshops Veuve Clicquot Steps 1,2,3,4 and Amex Centurion Champagne Dinner Go Optimist Sunset Series 8

HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

in the Compass Room

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist Go Sailing PVOCC Course

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist Go Sailing

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

5 Summer Pool Party with Huge Inflatable Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment

19 Summer Pool Party with Huge Inflatable Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2

Gastronome’s Seafood Promotion Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist Go Sailing PVOCC Course

in the Compass Room

1 to 31 July

Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session

Beginner Youth Rowing Camp 2, Middle Island Summer Camp

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

Amex Centurion Sunshine Series 5

Single Sculling Camp Middle Island / Shatin Boathouse Circus Skills Workshop Steps 1,2,3,4 and Riverby Estate and Amex Centurion Amex Centurion Go Optimist Gibbston Valley Sunset Series 6 Sunshine Series 6 Wine Dinner in the HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Henley Masters Regatta Compass Room

Eights Rowing Camp, Shatin Boathouse Summer Camp Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist Go Sailing

Amex Centurion Sunset Series 5

Chardonnay 2013 – Mendoza, Argentina Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Medoza, Argentina

6 Verdant River Regatta Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course

13 Supervised Sailing Session

20 Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Corporate Ergometer Challenge

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Photos: Pierrick Contin / Paul Wyeth / Lloyd Images

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Summer Pool Parties with Huge Inflatable

The Bridge

Youth Summer Rowing Camp

Saturdays 12 and 26 July

July to August, schedule on page 36

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International Gourmet Food Promotion in the Compass Room 1 August to 15 September Ocean and Orchard Promotion in the Bistro with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 16 July to 31 August Shelter Cove Wine Fair Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist Go Sailing PVOCC Course

August

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser

Kellett Island Wine Fair Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth 420 Clinic

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing

5 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Youth Keelboat Skipper Course

Supervised Sailing Session

Summer Camp Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing

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Eights Rowing Camp, Shatin Boathouse Amex Centurion Sunset Series 9 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Summer Camp

Amex Centurion Sunset Series 10

Jizake Daiginjo Sake Dinner in the Compass Room

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth 420 Clinic

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth Keelboat Skipper Course

Summer Pool Party with Huge Inflatable Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

Amex Centurion Sunset Series 12 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

Ocean and Orchard Promotion in the Bistro with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove

International Gourmet Promotion

16 Summer Pool Party with Huge Inflatable RYA Safety Boat Course

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Supervised Sailing Session RYA Safety Boat Course

CMY

24 Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Intro to Small Keelboat

30 Wines of the Month

in the Compass Room

1 August to 31 August

La Ferme Petit Paul Réserve Blanc 2012 – Languedoc, France Titolato Strozzi Morellino di Scansano 2011 – Tuscany, Italy

16 July to 31 August

Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course

Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Intro to Small Keelboat

Beginner Youth Rowing Camp 5, Shatin Boathouse Corporate Ergometer Challenge

Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course

Beginner Youth Rowing Camp 4, Middle Island Steps 1,2,3,4 and Go Optimist HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing

Shing Mun River Regatta

8 Amex Centurion Sunset Series 11

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Past Commodore’s Message The Club was well represented at the Koh Samui Regatta which ran from 24 to 31 May this year. Congratulations to Neil Pryde and HiFi for winning Class 0, and to Frank Pong for coming second. Also taking part were FreeFire 52, EFG Bank Mandrake, Red Kite II and Elektra, which came second in Class 1.

The Bridge

Now is the time to start planning ahead for the 2014-15 sailing season. The sailing calendar should be available in hard copy from the Sailing Office in August, but in the meantime the outline calendar is available online in the sailing section of the website. It’s been another great year for our Royal X Dragon Boat Team, with a repeat win in the Men’s Gold Cup and 2nd place finishes in the Mixed Event and Women’s Plate on 2 June at Stanley. The team then went on to win three silvers and a bronze at the international dragon boat races on 9 June. Our first annual Spring Schools Invitational Rowing Regatta was a great success, celebrating the end of the year for our after-school rowing programmes. The morning saw spirited racing and lots of fun had by all. We held outrigger courses on Sundays during June for those interested in joining, and July and August will bring a new batch of junior novices with a Youth Summer Rowing Camps held throughout the long summer. Commodore Joachim Isler

會長約翰伊詩禮

This year’s Electoral General Meeting was held on 10 June. I congratulate my successor Mark Whitehead as well as the other members newly elected to their posts. In what will certainly be exciting and challenging times ahead, I wish the incoming leadership team fair winds and following seas! As this is my last Commodore’s message I would like to take the opportunity to thank all members for their contributions and support. I would like to thank all volunteers and the 131 members who have served on committees and working groups this year, many of which have sacrificed countless hours of their time for the benefit of the Club. We would not be where we are today without the active involvement and tireless work of such members. A special thanks must also go to our staff, in particular Mark Bovaird and his management team. I dare to say that I cannot imagine that any club in the world has better staff than ours! It has been a tremendous honour to serve our Club and again I thank all members for their support. I wish you all a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you at the Club! 不少會友於五月廿四至三十日出戰了蘇梅島帆船大賽 — 恭喜 Neil Pryde 和他的「Hi Fi 號」勝出賽船級0組，亦恭喜龐輝成為同組第二名。其他賽船還有「FreeFire 52 號」、「EFG Bank Mandrake 號」、「Red Kite II 號」和在賽船級1組取得第二名的「Elektra 號」。是時候開始預備2014-15帆船賽季，各位暫時可到本會網頁查閱最新賽程表，或於八月份左右到賽事部門索取。今年的選舉大會在六月十日舉行。恭喜我的繼任人韋浩德先生和其他新任委員。寄望新的領導團隊一切順利，無懼未來挑戰。這是我最後一篇「會長之言」，我想在此衷心感謝所有會友一直貢獻和支持本會；感謝一眾義工和131位會員在各委員會及工作小組付出無數時間和精力，沒有您們，我們不能有今日成就。當然，還要感謝我們的員工，特別是布馬克先生和他的管理團隊。我相信，世上沒有一個會所的員工比我們的更優秀！再一次感謝所有會員支持，能成為會長服務本會，實在是無上光榮。祝各位有個歡樂暑假，希望在會所碰到大家。

New Commodore’s Message I am delighted to be writing my first Ahoy! message as the incoming Commodore and would like to take this opportunity to thank our immediate Past Commodore, Joachim Isler, and all outgoing GenCom members for all their efforts and hard work on our behalf during the last couple of years. Thanks also go to scrutineers Michael Lunn, James Lau, Patrick Kwan and Harald Dudok van Heel for counting the votes at the Electoral General Meeting held on 10 June. During my time as Commodore the Kellett Island development project will start and many of the phases will complete over the next two years. All efforts will be taken to ensure practical operation of the Club during this period so members can continue to use and enjoy the facilities, but there will be inconveniences as a consequence of the building works. We are always happy to welcome new volunteers on to Club committees, so if you would like to play your part in the running of the Club, please do let the General Manager or me know. I look forward to seeing you around the Club. New Commodore Mark Whitehead

新會長韋浩德

很高興以新任會長身份在 Ahoy! 首次撰文。首先感謝卸任會長伊詩禮先生和一眾理事會成員過去付出的努力，亦感謝監票人 Michael Lunn、James Lau、Patrick Kwan 和 Harald Dudok van Heel 在六月十日的選舉大會協助點票。在我的任期內，吉列島改建工程正式展開，各階段將於兩年內陸續完成。屆時或會造成不便，但我們會竭盡所能，維持運作，確保會員可繼續享用設施。此外，我們無任歡迎有意為本會出一分力的會友。若你想成為委員會成員，請聯絡本人或總經理。希望在會所碰到大家。

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General Manager’s Message Summer is finally here with a vengeance, and whilst this can often be a quieter time at the Club, it is sure not to be this year as the Kellett Island Development project steps up to an even higher gear as committees review the tender returns and make a recommendation on the appointment of a contractor. Further details will appear in the September edition of Ahoy!, but in the meantime we will keep members informed of progress through the weekly emails and posting on the Club’s website.

The Bridge

If you are staying in Hong Kong over the hot summer months we have the perfect opportunity for you and your family to stay cool at one of our Pool Parties with Huge Inflatable which started last month and will continue until October – these are always very popular and fill up early, so don’t forget to book your place. The Amex Centurion Sunset and Sunshine Series have been running successfully and it’s been good to see so many boats out on the water. Hopefully the winds will co-operate a bit more than they did on the first Friday night! The Sunshine Series ends on 12 July, but the Sunset Series will continue until 22 August.

General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

Congratulations to the Royal X Dragon Boat Team for their successes at the Stanley and international dragon boat races. Bringing the Stanley Gold Cup back home to the Main Bar was a huge achievement and I am sure the experience at the international event at TST will stand them in good stead for next year. Also congratulations to everyone who took part in our inaugural Spring Schools Invitational Rowing Regatta which marked the end of the school year. Rowing and paddling are going from strength to strength and following our junior novice rowing camps during the summer there will hopefully be a crop of new rowers competing by September. Once again the Club will be assisting Wan Chai District Council with organising and co-ordinating the sea parade that forms part of the Wan Chai – Land Sea and Air Festival which takes place on 6 July. As a prominent harbourfront Club that races in Victoria Harbour almost every week, it is important that we support this festival and the Club would like to encourage as many members as possible to sign up and be involved. Further details will be available in the weekly emails. The 2013/14 Bowling League finished with a Knockout in May, and there is a report from Convenor Simon Boyde on page 44. This summer we are offering a Summer Camp to our younger members. Between 15 July and 8 August there will be a number of activities on offer – app jamming, story-telling, drama, jewellery making, bowling, pottery workshops, and make-up – beauty, special effects and face painting. Full details are on the website and in the weekly emails. Other forthcoming events are a Poolside pub quiz, and the return of the Photography 101 Workshop. Full details of these events can be found on page 45. As always we have lined up some interesting food promotions over the summer and also have coming up two Wine Dinners, a Champagne Dinner and a Sake Dinner, and of course last but not least, the regular wine fairs, so plenty to look forward to. Finally I would just like to take this opportunity to formally thank Joachim Isler for all the support, dedication and leadership he has shown to all staff throughout his time as Commodore and whilst serving on the General Committee. With exciting and busy times to come over the next few years we all look forward to supporting the incoming Commodore, Mark Whitehead, together with the other Officers and members of the General Committee. If you are off on holiday this summer, we will of course miss you, but look forward to welcoming you back soon, and if you are staying in Hong Kong, we look forward to seeing you around the Club. I hope you enjoy your summer.

夏天終於來了！暑假時，會所一般都會比較清靜，但今年不同，因為吉列島改建工程即將展開。委員會已收到多份標書，開始就挑選承建商研究。詳情請見 Ahoy! 九月號，我們亦會於網頁和每週通訊報告最新進度。假如你暑假留在香港，可以參加我們透心涼的夏日泳池充氣派對。它由上月開始直至十月結束，名額有限，參加者眾，記著從速報名。 Amex Centurion 陽光及黃昏系列帆船賽已正式開始，多艘船隻揚帆出海，享受夏日風光。希望未來賽事，風勢能好好配合，不像首場使參賽者停滯不前。陽光系列帆船賽於七月十二日完結，黃昏系列帆船賽則直至八月廿二日。恭喜 Royal X 龍舟隊於赤柱國際龍舟錦標賽大放異彩，勇奪佳績，再次將永明金盃帶回 Main Bar。雖然尖東一賽未能奪獎，但對他們來說相信亦是個寶貴經驗，預備明年再戰。另外，首屆春季校際划艇邀請賽已完滿結束，學年亦隨之完結，恭喜所有參賽者。順道希望暑假的划艇夏令營，能培訓一班年輕新手，到九月成為我們的划艇新血。（續下頁

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Senior Dinner 100 Feature | Senior Dinner 100 01 Mrs Vanda Cole 02 Mr Paul Fan 03 Dr Annie Wong 04 Mr Li Fook Hing 05 Mrs Elisabeth Jeaffreson 06 Miss Carolyn Hopkins 07 Mrs Louise Agnew 08 Mr Roger Cole 09 Mr Jozef Roels 10 Mr Frank Davies 11 Mrs Victoria Davies 12 Dr Leong Che Hung 13 Mrs Mary Kwok 14 Mr Cowen Chiu 15 Mrs Pansy Lam 16 Mrs Phyllis Chang 17 Mr Dermot Agnew 18 Mr Mike Burrell

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19 Mr Jan Blaauw 20 Mr Michael Tanner 21 Dr Bruce Vaughan 22 Mr Gareth Williams 23 Mr Lam Wai Kwun 24 Mr Lai Kwok Fun 25 Dr Alan Lau 26 Mr Jeremy Barr 27 Mrs Ina Mueller 28 Mr Keith Mowser 29 Mr Jacob Mallee 30 Mr Colin Smith 31 Mr Tan Kok Oon Kenneth 32 Mr Chan Hung Kwan 33 Mr Ruedi Bischof 34 Dr Kenneth Hui 35 Mr Peter McTavish 36 Mr Gordon Robinson

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香港遊艇會於七月六日再一次協辦灣仔區議會的海陸空大匯演。作為位處維多利亞港的會所，我們一直盡享地利，幾乎能每週舉辦船賽。所以，希望各位能支持是次匯演，踴躍參與。報名詳情將見於每週通訊。 2013/14年度保齡球聯賽經過五月淘汰賽後，正式完結。召集人 Simon Boyde 撰寫的比賽報告刊登於第44頁。今個夏天，由七月十五日至八月八日，有一連串暑期活動供年紀較小的會員參加，包括：App Jamming、說故事、話劇、首飾製作、保齡、攝影、陶器製作和化妝班（個人化妝、特技化妝、畫花臉），詳情請參閱本會網頁。此外，還有池畔問答比賽和攝影教室。想知道更多，可到第45頁查看。一如以往，暑假期間有多款精彩美食推廣和兩個品酒晚宴：一個香檳，一個清酒。當然，還少不了每月在銅鑼灣及白沙灣會所舉行的品酒晚會。最後，我想特別鳴謝伊詩禮先生在任會長期間，一直盡心盡力支持和領導所有員工。未來數年充滿挑戰，我們歡迎新任會長韋浩德先生，並會竭力支持理事會和所有委員。暑假出國的會員，我們期待您們回來；留港的，則希望在會所見到您們。祝各位歡度炎夏。

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Noel Croucher Award Russ has achieved a lot for the Club through his active role in a number of committee positions. Obviously apart from being the Rear Commodore Sailing from 2009 to 2012, he was very successful as the Sailing Secretary ensuring that all the classes were equally involved. He was the Race Committee chairman and committee member of the China Coast Race Week for many years, and was the Chief Scrutineer for numerous offshore races. He selflessly lent his experience and expertise to the Marine Sub-Committee and supported the Club’s safety management of Stanley Dragon Boat Races for many years.

He also voluntarily travelled up to Xiamen to umpire fledgling Match Racing events at Iron Rock Sailing Club, and was the Race Officer for the China Cup International Regatta for five consecutive years, during which time he successfully established and enhanced that regatta’s reputation to the point that it is now. This selfless contribution to sailing also helped enhanced this Club’s reputation internationally as one capable of running regattas of the highest order. A member of the Club since 1995, Russ has served his time on various committees of the Club including General Committee, Sailing Committee, Class Secretaries’ Sub-Committee, Marine Sub-Committee, China Events SubCommittee, China Coast Race Week Organising Committee, Match Racing Committee, Hainan

Race Committee, Vietnam Race Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Nominating Committee, Extreme Sailing Series Working Group and Activities Committee. He also served as the club representative on Hong Kong Sailing Federation and Cruisers Owners’ Association. Congratulations Russ!

Change of Guard

Left and centre: new Commodore Mark Whitehead and new Vice Commodore Robert Stoneley receive their flags from Past Commodore Joachim Isler. Right: Ambrose Lo presents Joachim Isler with the Past Commodore’s flag.

New Fee Notice

At the Electoral General Meeting on 10 June 2014, the following amendments to the entrance and subscription fees were approved with effect from 1 July 2014: ENTRANCE FEE Ordinary Member (Couple) Ordinary Member (Single) Spouse of a Member SUBSCRIPTION FEE Full & Ordinary Member and Corporate Nominee Subscriber Individual Debenture Member

$90,750 $60,500 $30,250 SINGLE

MARRIED

$965

$1,245

By order of the General Committee, with effect from 1 July 2014, the following entrance fee and monthly subscription fees will be payable: ENTRANCE FEE Junior Member SUBSCRIPTION FEE Junior Member Cadet Member Short Term Member (Single) Short Term Member (Couple) Short Term Cadet Member

$2,000 $540 $145 $1,500 $1,900 $220

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Feature | Noel Croucher Award | Change of Guard

t last month’s EGM, the Noel Croucher Award was presented to Russ Parker who has made a truly exceptional contribution to sailing over many years.

Le French May / Societe Feature | Le French May / Societe Generale Spring Regatta W ords: Lindsay Lyons | Photos: Gu y N owell

ong Kong Observatory promised rain for the first day of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closing event of the 2013-14 season and it duly arrived in bucket-loads courtesy of a massive storm affecting the Pearl River delta. 80 boats remained undaunted by the prospect of a wet Saturday afternoon and after Race Officer Claire Morgan and her mentor, Inge Strompf-Jepsen, had scoured the harbour for breeze, the first race started from Hung Hom as scheduled, in 7 to 10kts of south easterly. It was a challenging afternoon for the fleet and for the RO, with the breeze swinging constantly and a much stronger tide than expected stranding several Etchells and Sportsboats under the Eastern Corridor at their leeward mark.

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Generale Spring Regatta Feature | Le French May / Societe Generale Spring Regatta

By late afternoon, the breeze was up and down between 2 and 7 kts and swinging to the north east to boot. Most classes had selected fairly conservative courses and finished before the wind died â&#x20AC;&#x201C; except for the J/80 fleet, which decided it would be fun to visit TKS three times and, as a result, only just finished inside the three hour time limit. On the second morning of the two-day event, with radar showing a large storm mass to the east of Hong Kong and precious little breeze in Victoria Harbour, the main topic of conversation was whether or not the Race Officer would elect to raise the AP on shore to wait for the weather to develop, allowing the sailors more time to finish their breakfast.

In the event, the RO and her mentor decided it would be better to get everyone out on the water so that any good breeze could be utilized. As the target start time came and went with the breeze swinging by 100 degrees to a soft southerly, the AP was displayed and discussion ensued as to whether all the courses set on shore by the Class Secretaries should be changed to suit the new breeze. At that moment, word came from the safety boats positioned at TKS and SKW that an easterly was building from Lei Yue Mun and the pressure seemed to be working its way down the harbour. Back to plan one. Nearly an hour after scheduled, the Big Boat Division 2 finally started Race 2, with most

starts in 10 to 12kts, but in wildly swinging breeze. As soon as the fleets had completed their courses at Gate Buoy, the committee boat was moved back down to Hung Hom for the final start of the regatta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unfortunately for the Etchells fleet, a recording error finished them one lap too soon, at a location where there was no provision for a shortened course. Their race was later thrown out when the results were successfully protested on the basis that the entire fleet had not sailed the proper course. Although visibility was better than usual throughout the day, the fading light and a fading breeze towards the end of the third and final race persuaded the RO JUL/AUG 2014 AHOY! |

to shorten all fleets at Dock Buoy, preempting an almighty downpour just as it hit Kellett Island.

Feature | Le French May / Societe Generale Spring Regatta

With several protests to be heard, the prizegiving was somewhat delayed, but an enthusiastic crowd stayed to watch the presentation of prizes by Ms Lilas Bernheim, Deputy Consul of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Ashley Wilkins, CEO and Head of Global Finance Asia Pacific, Societe Generale

First row: Ms Lilas Bernheim – Deputy Consul of France in Hong Kong and Macau; 1st Ruffian – Miss Piggy – Peter Leung; 1st Flying Fifteen – Tomffoolery – Tom Sheppard Second row: 1st Big Boat Division 1 – Ambush – Isler, Taylor Third row: 1st Dragon – Kamloong – Simon Chan; 1st J80 – Footloose – Henry Wong; 1st Sportsboat – Merlin – Steve Bourne Forth row: 1st Impala – Boss Hogg – Francis Cheung, Bob Yu; 1st Pandora – Windfall – Tom Ho Fifth row: 1st Big Boat Division 2 – Vixen – Oliver Scott-Mackie

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Corporate and Investment Banking and our Commodore, Joachim Isler. The Club thanks title sponsors Le French May and Societe General for their tremendous support, together with official yacht Beneteau, official fragrance Robert Piguet, official beer Kronenburg and official supplier Clean Max. No regatta can take place without the army of Club volunteers who go out on the water to provide race management and safety cover –

thanks go to Race Officer Claire Morgan and her mentor Inge Strompf-Jepsen, together with their volunteer assistants Sheila Chan, Burns Fallow, Adam Lau and Chris Maden. The safety team consisted of Kelvin Au Yeung, Jamie Buxton, Donald Day, Martin Franks, Jenny Gibbs, Liz Hamerton, Carolyn Lee, Gordon Liu, Dilys Lui, John Mayow, Paul Oen and Jan Pople, while the Club is indebted to the protest committees and their chairmen Cathy Delany and Marty Kaye.

Feature | Le French May / Societe Generale Spring Regatta

1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta W ords: Lindsay Lyons | Photos:

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Lindsay Lyons

An impressive field from around the world joined the four Hong Kong skippers who qualified through the Nationals for this year’s 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta. On the first day, bright sunshine greeted Race Officer Inge Strompf-Jepsen as she went in search of a race area, however this proved to bear false promise. After some time spent considering a Club race track, the RO decided that the wildly swinging breeze did not suit her criteria, and moved the committee boat northwards into Kowloon Bay where she was rewarded with a more stable breeze at around 220°, with around 40° of oscillation. By 1020hrs, with the breeze building to 14kts, she was able to start the first flight, with Laurence Mead beating Herman Wong, Gunwoo Park (KOR) beating Wataru Sakamoto (JPN) and SAM Gilmour (AUS) signalling his intent by beating Ian Williams (GBR) in the first

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As the boats awaited the warning signal, a single bolt of lightning in Kowloon Bay hit Laurence Mead’s mast and was felt on board by both Mark Thornburrow and Mark Parker. Thankfully, everyone on board was uninjured, but it was a sign of things to come. While starting flight six, the RO was forced to AP for 25 minutes due to a lack of visibility and high winds caused by a rainstorm sweeping through from the west. By the time the band passed, the wind speed had dropped to 3kts and shifted, raising concerns about the first match making the windward mark without tacking and precipitating yet another AP for match 2 and 3 of the flight. With the boats struggling to move in the dying breeze, the RO and Chief Umpire Marianne Middelthon agreed that the best course of

action was to raise AP over A and get the boats back to the dock for some repair works.

course, so all-in-all a much more pleasant day than Friday.

First thing on Saturday, under pressure to make up time in the schedule, the RO wasted no time in checking out the breeze in Kowloon Bay and setting up shop for Day 2 of the regatta.

There was not much in the way of tight, tactical racing in the pool rounds, however the match between Gunwoo Park and Jeremy Koo in flight 17 featured a superb finishing leg, with the boats matching each other gybe for gybe all the way from the windward mark, Park emerging as winner by the smallest of margins.

Racing got underway at 1004hrs and even with crew changes, umpire rotations and PVOL changes, the team managed to successfully complete flight 19 before fading light and fading breeze brought the day to a close. The timing was applauded by the Hong Kong teams who, having completed all their pool matches, knew they would not be sailing the following day and could either spectate from the comfort of a junk or spend the day with their families. Conditions were kind, with a 7 to 12kt breeze oscillating between 220° and 175°, but for the most part, staying just west of southerly. Only one shower of rain forced its way through from the west, with the edge catching the race

The final day of the 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta took place in conditions that were, quite simply, glorious, with 10 to 14kts of swinging south westerly enticing the RO to set her course in Kowloon Bay for the third day in a row. The final three flights of the round robin were dispatched without delay, resulting in a top ranking for David Gilmour, with Ian Williams second, Will Tiller, on the same points, in third and Jeremy Koo claiming the last spot in the semi-finals ahead of Sam Gilmour.

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Feature | 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta

match. Flights two and three followed swiftly, but by flight five, the breeze was gusting to 20kts, being pushed ahead of a rain band with the direction holding steady.

Feature | 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta As the umpires and race management prepared to start the semis, there was a lull in the breeze, forcing Strompf-Jepsen to relay the course while the competitors were drawing lots for boats. Fortunately someone ’put another coin in the wind machine’ and the semi-finals got underway in 15kts and a massive tide. The semi-finals featured a ‘first to three’ format, and a frisky finish in 19kts saw Ian Williams finish a boat length ahead of William Tiller and David Gilmour finish with a sizeable advantage over Jeremy Koo in the first match. After changing boats, the teams went into their second match. This time, Tiller beat Williams by five boat lengths, and Gilmour strengthened his claim for a place in the final with a second win over Jeremy Koo, nailing it with a third win in match three.

When Williams beat Tiller in match three, it looked as if their semi-final would go all the way to five matches, however during the dial up for match four, Williams forced Tiller outside the committee boat and then proceeded to cover him for the entire race to secure a 3-1 margin and advance to the final. Just as draws and boats were ready to start the final and petit final, a massive wind shift forced the Race Officer to relocate the entire course from Kowloon Bay to Kellett Island in a bid to capture the new westerly. It took a couple of tries but after one abandonment, the finals (pared down to best of three) were able to start. The first flight resulted in a win for Tiller in the petit final and a win for Williams in the final. In the second flight, Williams and Gilmour both made a good entry, only for Williams to take

Gilmour well outside the box in the dial up, with the result that Gilmour was still over at the start. From there, it was a straight-forward sail for Williams to wrap up the final and the title of 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Champion. At the prizegiving silverware was presented by Bruce Lam, Chief Marketing Officer of HKT, who said, “We are delighted to have top international skippers to join the 1O1O 4G Match Racing Series in Hong Kong. A big congratulations to the winners who clearly demonstrated their topnotch skills even when facing unpredictable changes – this is an essential quality of a successful leader, the quality that 1O1O possesses for always being able to provide remarkable mobile communications services to our customers.”

A huge thank you to Race Officer Inge Strompf-Jepsen and her mark-laying team led by John Breen and Dominic Hardoon. Thank you also to the umpires, who never stopped working; Marianne Middelthon (Chief Umpire / IU), Masa Tanaka (IU), Craig Mitchell (IU), Tony Lu, Kohei Imazu, Tom Sheppard, Cathy Delany, David Fan and Bonnie Cheng.

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Feature | 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta First row left to right: 1st Place – Ian Williams and team; 3rd Place – Will Tiller Second row left to right: 4th Place – Jeremy Koo; 2nd Place – David Gilmour and team Third row: Presentation to the Umpires – Tony Lu, Bonnie Cheng, Tom Sheppard, Cathy Delany, David Fan and Kohei Imazu; Presentation to the Race Officer – Inge Strompf-Jepsen Fourth row left to right: Presentation to the Chief Umpire – Marianne Middelthon; Presentation to the International Umpires – Masa Tanaka and Craig Mitchell

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Final Results 1st – Ian Williams, 2nd – David Gilmour, 3rd – William Tiller, 4th – Jeremy Koo

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on board after Port Stephens, and it was rewarding to see them pay off.

The 2014 Audi Australian IRC Championships Title Goes to Hong Kong

We had a lot of work to do to gain our time on the small boats and needed some luck also. Both happened with a big wind shift going our way and the wind dying off just as we got to the finish line. With long races this can happen and we’ve been to both sides in the past. It was nice to be crossing the finish line before it all shut off. Day 3 was sailed just off the beach so that people could enjoy watching the racing. Crowds were able to watch some great racing as well as some amazing local surfers with 4m waves rolling into the bay. It was a tough day to

W ords: G avin Brady | Photos: A ndrea F rancolini

Beau Geste has done it again clinching wins 5 and 6 in their own ‘shoot for ten’ record! The last two major events of the Australian summer programme concluded in April with the NSW Championships in Port Stephens followed by the Audi IRC Australian Championships in Newcastle.

NSW Championships From the moment we landed in Australia we knew we were in for a challenge with pouring rain and Cyclone Ita due to make landfall in the far north. The swell forecast for the week was up to 4m with 20 to 30 kts of wind. These two events are considered offshore events so in true Aussie form, Race Officer Dennis Thompson made it clear to the team to be ready to race in any conditions. Other than potentially horrific weather, challenges we faced were navigating a bar harbour in and out of the entrance which can create breaking waves in an outgoing tide; and that fact that Beau Geste has no way to reef. Whatever Mother Nature was to throw at us we would have to take on with full sails. Lucky for us, the boat has the most ‘righting moment’ of any TP52 – with over 12 tons upwind – so we do not feel the need to reef often. The entire crew was new to sailing this area of Australia. Local knowledge took out the first race but it didn’t take the team long to get

a hang of the area and win all the following races. Although swells were so big that the Race Committee had trouble seeing yachts at the bottom of them, all the teams battled on with Beau Geste taking the final win. This was a perfect build up for the team before the Audi IRC National Championships three days later.

Audi IRC Australian Championships

be a grinder with big rewards for pumping hard on each wave. The spinnaker on Beau Geste is 260sqm and it was all about pumping. Our young teams of grinders were the stars of the day, resulting in top finishes.

What we thought was going to be an easy delivery took 48 hours and several attempts of navigating the Port Stephens bar. The boys finally got Beau Geste to Newcastle 24 hours before the first race of the Championships but were ready to take the best Australia could throw at us, including the latest mini maxi, Ichi Ban and a new Ker 46, Patrice.

It all went back to normal on the fourth and final day. Sea conditions were as to be expected off the coast of NSW. A third place finish in the first race secured Beau Geste the Championship but we were not going to miss the last race of the event which was a triangle course that would produce some high speed sailing on the TP52! Winning that last race was a great finish to our Australian summer.

The teams that went to Port Stephens and made the decision to compete in both events were ready for the tough conditions on Day 1 and it showed. Patrice and Beau Geste dominated as the other teams struggled in the waves. We had changed a few systems

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Feature | The 2014 Audi Australian IRC Championships

Cyclone Ita had moved away towards New Zealand on Day 2 and the fleet had to deal with large waves with less than 10kts of wind for the 60 mile offshore race. This was one of the longest days I have ever had on the water with wind coming from all corners of the bay at different times. Every leg had a spinnaker and a jib up at some point. Eight hours after the start, we rounded the last mark and the fleet was only a few minutes apart for the sevenmile sprint to the finish.

The San Diego Crew Classic W ords and photos: M arcel Chambers

Feature | The San Diego Crew Classic

arlier this year, the Club sent the first crew from Hong Kong to compete in the 41 year-old San Diego Crew Classic – a major competition for US East Coast and West Coast elite collegiate and club crews to kick-start the spring and summer sprint racing season. From 5 to 6 April, five Club crews (three from the Masters level, and two from the Club’s new University Elite Programme (UEP)) competed in the cove at Crown Point Shores in Mission Bay, San Diego, California. The regatta was also the first international competition for the Club’s UEP crews. The UEP is the Club’s outreach programme created to bridge university and club level rowing in Hong Kong. Our crews were received by other competitors and spectators with fanfare and open arms.

Reception The San Diego Crew Classic organisers were thrilled to have our crews competing in the regatta. Darlene Disney, Executive Director of the Crew Classic, was quoted in the local press as saying, “We are really excited to welcome these young athletes from Hong Kong to San Diego for the Crew Classic.” Proudly flying the Hong Kong flag at the crews’ designated tent, we attracted several interview and photo opportunities from local media. The crews were definitely one of the highlights of this year’s regatta. Judy Chan, a member of the women’s squad, said, “...we couldn’t walk twenty yards without athletes, coaches or officials stopping us and thanking us, telling us how great it was that we were there.” “We made local news, and we were one of the biggest stories at the event […] this is a 40+ year tradition, and organisers were bending

over backwards to accommodate us. Where we were previously unknown in the world as a Club, we are now eagerly invited to return,” observed Head Coach Sean Hall.

Regatta The size of the regatta made a lasting impression on the crews. There were more than 4,400 competitors from 130 clubs and universities. This event is one of the largest spring regattas in the US. Trailers of boats, club and alumni tents, and food and merchandise booths lined the cove. Perhaps as an example of something to consider for next year’s outing, a San Diego club had a bagpipe player lead its crews to the water upon each race. There was even a UCLA alumni marching band playing throughout the competition and into the final day, when a major beer festival took place, aptly named the San Diego Brew Classic. At 0700hrs on Race Day, Saturday 5 April, thousands of rowers stood at attention whilst the American national anthem was sung on the loud speakers. Shortly thereafter, the races commenced with the splashes of oars from hundreds of crews in different heats. With only a slight cross wind, the organisers could not have asked for better rowing conditions for morning heats. Afternoon conditions proved to be more challenging as crosswinds grew in strength, giving some advantage to crews on inside lanes, and those with more experience. Amid these changing conditions, our Club crews performed admirably, with the Men’s Masters B (ranging in age from 36 to 42) finishing 4th overall. The same crew raced earlier in the day in the Masters Club event finishing 6th, however, after times were adjusted in this heavily age-handicapped event. This result was followed by the Club’s Masters C entry (aged 43 to 49) which relied heavily on substitutions from local

Clockwise from top: Club crews become media darlings; UEP Women’s Crew; UEP Men’s Crew

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friends of the Club. Their 5th place finish was an eye-opener as to how competitive rowers can be in their late 40s!

Feature | The San Diego Crew Classic

UEP crews performed equally admirably, showing a great deal of heart and determination. The standout of the day was the UEP Women’s 8+ who in fact qualified for the Grand Final in their event. However, due to a mix-up in scheduling, they raced in the Petite Final, finishing 3rd in a hard-fought 2,000m slug fest against the University of Santa Barbara and Mills College, both of California. When asked what she took away from the event, UEP women’s 8 stroke Sallie Ngo noted, “When compared to UEP training and US university training, our university training doesn’t even come close!”

University Elite Programme at a Glance In order for competitive athletes to thrive and excel at an international level in sports such as rowing, a well-developed feeder system is required to help athletes advance from the high school level all the way through to club and national team elite levels. Thererore, to further deepen the system and increase the number of rowers in Hong Kong as well as their international competitiveness, the Club created the University Elite Programme. In order to help bridge the gap between university and club rowers, and to feed collegiate rowers to the Masters level, the UEP utilised a membership level created first by the sailing section to allow university athletes to participate in and for the Club. Coach Hall says of the symbiotic relationship, “Programmes like the UEP will give the same higher level experiences to local university rowers who would otherwise have no such opportunity. These are valuable lessons that they can then implement with their own teams, hopefully raising the level and intensity of their own training. Furthermore, it opens the door for them to train with our own Club members to help strengthen our numbers and drive up our own performances.” Men and women representing their universities trained together over a period of three months to compete at the San Diego Crew Classic. The process of training together through this selection period brought both the university rowers and Club Masters Rowers closer together and strengthened the sense of community in Hong Kong. The participants came from the majority of collegiate rowing programmes in Hong Kong: Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); University of Hong Kong (HKU); Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU); Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU); Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Only Lingnan University and City University of Hong Kong were not represented in this inaugural year.

UEP Selection The first challenge for the UEP was how to select the athletes. For many, the gruelling training schedule of six days a week, one to two trainings per day, has been at times difficult to manage. Not only do most student athletes have to make the first MTR train to Shing Mun River for morning training at 0600hrs, but many also have to rush back to their 0830hrs classes after the morning training session. They have to traverse from Sha Tin all over town to their campuses. This process has been very different for many of the university crews, balancing school and rowing into their schedule. The local university crews are mainly used to training daily during summer vacation when school is not in session. Since the training schedule for UEP is different from what university athletes are used to, it created some challenges for the programme’s coach. “The most challenging aspect of UEP was in the initial stages. Their only rowing experience is within the local system, and while they

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Top: Men’s Masters B; Bottom: Men’s Masters C

were hungry for change, manifesting it took some work. The younger ones with less time in rowing were the first to ‘get it’ whilst older ones were a bit more stuck in their ways of thinking. Learning to prioritise and then properly balance commitments is an everyday challenge in Hong Kong. Rowing, with its demands for time and energy, is a great medium for honing these time management skills,” observed Coach Hall.

Athletes’ Perception of the Regatta The San Diego Crew Classic was beyond what many of the university rowers had seen in terms of organisation and scale. Each race was excitedly broadcast in full on a giant screen in the viewing section with commentating and audio feeds from selected coxswains. Four cameras followed the entire course of the race, featuring the first three crews. Since it could be purchased as a DVD, the prospect of being featured in the post-event video footage became a motivating factor for the UEP women’s crews. Judy Cheung from the UEP women’s crew said, “I was inspired by how much effort people put into rowing. University rowers there have high standards. It motivated me to put more into rowing and this trip encouraged me to work harder during training and do my own training to keep myself in good condition. We should never limit ourselves. I believe Hong Kong students can row better. I was so happy to share the joy of rowing at the San Diego Crew Classic, and I am eager to help promote this sport in Hong Kong too.” Overall, the Club made a significant impact overseas with the regatta’s organisers, competitors, and fans. Our rowers brought home meaningful experiences from a large scale regatta and understanding of the necessary dedication and work needed to compete internationally. But more importantly, everyone returned to the shores of Hong Kong with the bonds and lasting friendships formed through this rowing journey.

What a difference a closing regatta makes… Sailing

W ords: Jenn y C ooper and Ronan C ollins | Photos: Jenn y C ooper

Clockwise from above left: Winners Guy Brearey and Laurence Mead, Freelance; Greg Farrell, Sam Stitt and Mark Thornburrow, Dream On; Greg Kearns and Ronan Collins, No Name

t was early May and the Etchells sailors had completed 49 races including the Class Champs, the Autumn Regatta, the Class Regatta and six class series. With only the Spring Regatta to go and potentially two races left in the Rum Series, the coveted Skip Etchells Trophy was all to play for. The Skip Etchells counts the team’s top six series scores with the Class Champs worth 110 points, the three Club regattas worth 100 points each and the class series 90 each. Going into the last few races and due to the narrow margins at the top of the table it was between 1364, 1339 and 1269. By the statisticians’ calculations and due to the previous results, the winners of the Spring Regatta would go on to win the Skip. Could Frank Van Kempen and Greg Kearns in No Name (HKG 1364) hold off the long-standing rivals of Laurence Mead in Freelance (HKG 1339) and Mark Thornburrow in Dream On (HKG 1269)? The wind gods were not in a good mood for the Spring Regatta, but on the Saturday afternoon, Frank Van Kempen found a lucky breeze and

took the first race of the event. The new boys, without the Class Sec on bow, had a spring in their step… could they possibly hold on? Come Sunday, it was the turn of Thornburrow and Mead to snag a few wins. The provisional results placed Thornburrow ahead of Mead and it looked like he had one hand on the Skip Etchells Trophy. All that would change though a few nights later following a protest hearing, which saw Race 2 omitted. The outcome was 1339 winning the Spring Regatta ahead of 1243 and 1269. Mead sailing Freelance (HKG1339) went on to win the Skip Etchells and secured second place on the overall ladder. Thornburrow in Dream On (HKG 1269) was in second place for the Skip Etchells and third on the ladder. Frank Van Kempen and Greg Kearns in No Name (HKG 1364) were in first place for the ladder and third for the Skip Etchells. For the last races in the Rum Series, it was between the Commodore in Shrub (HKG 912) and Kearns helming 1364 for the final trophy in the cabinet. Again, the breeze in the harbour

Etchells Worlds 2014 – Hong Kong Crews Competing Mark Thornburrow Frank Van Kempen & Greg Kearns Ante Razmilovic John Breen

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did not behave as some would have liked as that afternoon it died off and went very light. The fleet only managed to complete one race to conclude the Rum Series and the season. Winners of the last race of the season were Thomas Cheung with Ian Ritchie racing their new boat fresh from Sydney Are We There Yet (HKG 1358), all smiles as they went over the line and took their bullet. Others did not have as much success. Kearns came in 6th place to take the overall Rum Series. Laurence Mead, Guy Breary, David Mead and the rest of their crew (HKG1339) had prevailed in a long season of close racing, ups and downs, swimmers and a few t-bone incidents to win the Skip Etchells. With 10 wins from 42 starts, they were the team to beat all season and are deserved winners! This year’s theme for the prizegiving was JUL/AUG 2014 AHOY! |

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Entertainment again was the highlight of the evening with the annual skit based around a hilarious dinner scene of Don ‘Fred’ Corleone and his family battling it out with competing mobsters; a standing ovation for the Commodore’s rendition of ‘New York New York’ and an impromptu ladies’ choir performance all adding to the fun. Most retired to the Main Bar where the party continued till very late (or early in the morning) with two ‘not as young as they used to be’ chaps going over the bell.

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As we go to print, the 2014 Etchells Worlds will be kicking off in Newport, Rhode Island ,hosted by the New York Yacht Club. With 94 entries and eight winners from the last ten World Championships competing, it promises to be tight racing at the top end with many upsets on the results board.

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Gangsters and Gamblers. Fairly apt for a fleet with a heavy presence of bankers, lawyers and property developers! Dressed mainly as characters from The Great Gatsby or The Godfather, the party got underway with fleet announcements of new babies, wedding anniversaries, and the like. ‘Best Dressed’ went to the crew of Incoming (HKG 1047) for their take of a pimp with his bunny gals.

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Race Management Corner Why be a Race Officer? W ords: Charlie M anzoni

As it turned out, over a cold weekend in Cowes the following winter, I discovered that I had been doing it right, but mostly by luck. The RYA taught me quite quickly that it is not in fact difficult to be a good RO, and that most decisions can be made based on objective facts rather than some black art known only to a few. It is far more scientific than I had previously understood, and once you know how to find the wind direction and strength, the rest follows pretty obviously. For example: • Once you know the wind direction, there are charts that tell you where all the marks should be – you don’t have to worry about them. Just put them where the charts say, and it will probably be all right. • The average time for most classes of boat to sail a mile upwind is known, and written on the charts, so in any given wind strength it is easy to calculate how long the leg lengths need to be. • The start line length is also easy – the total waterline length of all boats starting at one time, multiplied by 1.5.

With those bits sorted, the RO is free to concentrate on other things. Perhaps the most critical is the start line angle. On a 150 metre start line (which is about right for say 10 Etchells, or 16 Flying Fifteens) a 5 degree bias on the pin immediately puts the pin end boats 15 metres in front – that is 1 ½ boat lengths for an Etchells. But for an RO on the committee boat, unless there is a good mark laying team, there is in fact little that can be done about the position of the pin end. All that you can do is see that it is in the wrong place by 5 degrees. So you quickly come to realise that actually race management is not about the RO – it is about the team as a whole. A good team will make any RO look good. A bad team will make a good RO look bad. Other decisions also need to be made during the race: • Has the wind shifted so that the course needs to be moved? • Has the wind dropped, or strengthened so that the leg lengths need to be altered? • Is the team able to execute such a change in the course in the time available? • Has the wind shifted, or dropped, so much that the racing is no longer fair – and if so should you abandon the race? Those decisions clearly need to be made by the RO, but other than make the decision, there is little else he can do. Running a good race is not just about the race officer. It is all about the quality of the team that assists. And that is not all that different to sailing the race yourself with a good, or a bad, crew. The difference between being the RO and sailing the race yourself is that when you are RO you make decisions that are very public, but when you are sailing your decisions are private. Many sailors in a fleet will not see that large windshift to the left and will sail on in

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Sailing

In August 2010, at the end of a Cadet regatta at our local sailing club in the UK, I was asked by the organisers if I would be the RO for the following year. It had been a great week and because it was, by that stage, well into the evening, I agreed. The next day I wondered what I had done. The regatta had 125 boats in 9 classes spread across 2 race course areas and I had only ever done a few RO stints as part of the normal RHKYC duties and for the Hong Kong Optimists. Consequently I decided to do an RYA course to see if what I thought I was doing was in fact correct.

blissful ignorance, albeit perhaps at the back of the fleet. In the bar afterwards when others mention it they will say nothing and nobody will know they missed it. But if the RO misses it and fails to alter the course, or to alter the start line, that decision is very public and, in an unfriendly club, would be the subject of considerable (and unfair) criticism. But in fact the RO would be no different to the majority of the sailors who also missed it.

Starter’s Box

August 2014

Dates of the Major events – autumn 2014

Sailing

Autumn Regatta Audi Hong Kong Kettle Audi China Coast Regatta Audi Hong Kong to Hainan Race Lipton Trophy presented by Old Mutual Around the Island Race YMSC Po Toi Challenge

13 and 14 September 9 to 12 October 10 to 12 October starts Thursday 16 October 15 November 16 November 7 December

A reminder if you are sailing in overseas races or regattas over the summer to please file a report with the Sailing Office of your experiences along with plenty of photographs so we can share with the membership in future issues of Ahoy!. There are plenty of great Sail Training and RYA Powerboat Courses being run at Middle Island over the summer, so make your bookings early if you are interested as these are always very much in demand. It is also a good chance to take shorebased courses such as First Aid or the HF/DSC Radio course in preparation for next season’s offshore races. Please check the Training pages on the Club’s website for full details of all our courses available and any course prerequisites required. The Sailing Office staff will be taking well-earned leave over the summer but there will be a member of staff on duty in the office at Kellett Island if you do have any enquiries. Enjoy your summer holidays both on and off the water! Alex Johnston Sailing Manager

GFS High Line Drills

The GFS is currently offering High Line Drills with one of its SAR helicopters for big boats which want to practice a rescue procedure in a controlled situation. This is a great opportunity to train with one of Hong Kong’s very professional organisations and is very beneficial for both the boat crew and the GFS aircrew who wish to do more practice high line drills with yachts. Drill bookings must be made well in advance with the GFS and priority will be given to boats that are competing in the Club’s future offshore races. Times are subject to availability of aircraft or can change at the last minute if a helicopter is required for a live rescue/emergency. Please contact Alex in the Sailing Office for further details.

Race Management and Safety Team Volunteers

The Club runs between twelve and fourteen major races and regattas in its nine-month season, including two or three ISAF Category One offshore races depending on the year. In addition there are ten keelboat classes plus dinghies and multihulls racing in four locations on any given Saturday across Hong Kong. To that end we rely heavily on members who volunteer for either race management duty or the safety teams. Qualified RIB drivers are always welcome – you must have a Hong Kong PVOL Level 2 License and have done the RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate in order to drive a safety RIB. You do not have to have any experience for some of the other race management or safety duties – volunteers will not be thrown in at the deep end. Please contact Lindsay or Dilys in the Sailing Office if you wish to assist next season. Your help is very much appreciated!

Sailing / Rowing Circular The Sailing Office puts this out every other Tuesday throughout the year regarding sailing and rowing events. Please contact Lindsay: lindsay.lyons@rhkyc.org.hk you want something to be included or if you are not receiving these emails and would like to. The circular is best viewed in HTML format on your computer due to the pictures included in this newsletter. For further details please contact Alex on 2239 0362 or email: alex.johnston@rhkyc.org.hk For the latest information please visit our website: www.rhkyc.org.hk

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Sailing

Summer Youth Sailing Fun

The Summer Sailing programme is now available online. We have scheduled youth courses from 16 June through to 22 August. Additional courses can be offered when we have at least four students and the resources available. Please note that we can only hold a place on a course with a completed application form.

Sailing Development And Training Contacts Sailing Development Manager Richard Knight 2812 7303 General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Senior Keelboat Instructor Patrick Lam 2812 7303 Senior Sailing Instructors Ting Chan and Phoebe Tang 2812 7303 Performance Coaches Nick Hollis and Rob Partridge 2812 7303 www.rhkyc.org.hk/SailTraining.aspx sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/RHKYCsharks

Skandia Sail Training in partnership with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

Youth Training

Summer Youth Sailing starts 16 June and continues to 22 August. View the full schedule online or email us for copy.

Adult Beginners

Option 1 Option 7 Option 2 Option 3

5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 Jul 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Jul 2, 3, 9, 10 and 16 Aug 6, 7, 13, 14 and 20 Sep

Adult Supervised Sailing Boat Handling 5 Jul Singlehanded Laser 20 Jul Distance Sail 26 Jul Level 3 Preparation 27 Jul Boat Handling 2 Aug Singlehanded Laser 24 Aug Spinnakers 30 Aug Singlehanded Laser 31 Aug

Adult Keelboat Courses Intro to Keelboats Course 1 Jul 26 and 27 Course 2 Aug 30 and 31 J/80 Crew Course C1 Jul 12, 13 and 19 Course C2 Aug 9, 10 and 16

(Weekends) (Weekdays) (Weekends) (Weekends) Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday

RHKYC Cadet Sharks

Summer Race Coaching Applications are available with the Youth Summer Programme Optimist Race Clinics 2 to 4 Jul 7 to 9 Jul 13 to 15 Aug Laser Race Clinics 2 to 4 Jul 14 to 16 Jul 13 to 15 Aug 420 Clinic 9 to 11 Jul 6 to 8 Aug Squad Trials for 2014-1015 First Trials 16 and 17 Aug Second Trials 30 and 31 Aug More details contact nick.hollis@rhkyc.org.hk

RYA Powerboat Training

These NEW practical powerboat handling courses are available now. You must already hold the PVOCC. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses Option PBL2/1 26 and 27 Jul 0930hrs to 1630hrs Option PBL2/2 30 and 31 Aug 0930hrs to 1630hrs RYA Powerboat Level 2 Half Day Assessment Option PBA1 19 Jul 0930hrs to 1230hrs RYA Safety Boat Course (applicants must hold RYA Level 2 first) Option SB1 23 and 24 Aug 0930hrs to 1630hrs

Shorebased Courses PVOCC Course This course prepares students for the Hong Kong Marine Department Examinations. Option B: 2, 3, 4 July 2014 Option B: 29, 31 July and 1 Aug 2014 Time: 1900hrs to 2215hrs Location: Kellett Island

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Sailing

RHKYC Sharks Squad The HHYC Spring Regatta took place on 24 and 25 May and the RHKYC Sharks were there in good numbers. A total of 22 Optimists which included the Gold Squad helped to boost the Optimist fleet to 51 entries. Topping the results sheet at the end of the regatta were our very own Sharks with Julian Fung taking 1st and Thorwen Uiterwall in 2nd. Four more Sharks were in the top 10 including Duncan Gregor (4th), Dolf th Hendriksen (5 ), James Davidson (9th) and Emil Tullberg (10 th). In the Laser fleet we some good race results from Malik, Pierre and Alex which was very encouraging before they head off for the summer events. The next regatta is the HKSF Festival of Sport on 14 and 15 June. The following week a team of 12 Sharks sailors will be travelling over to Macau for their International Dinghy Regatta on 21 and 22 June.

International Sharks this Summer As you can see below we have close to 20 Club Cadets taking part at international events this summer. We wish them all the best of luck and we look forward to watching their progress. Updates will be posted on the Sharks Facebook page www.facebook.com/rhkycsharks and also in Ahoy!. ISAF Youth Worlds 12 to 19 July, Portugal Radial

Sofia-Marie Mascia

420

Calum Gregor and Hugo Christensson

Feva Worlds 26 July to 1 August, France Julian Fung and Thorwen Uiterwaal 29er Worlds 26 July to 2 August, Canada Ferdinand Heldman and Leonardo Giustiniani Scarlett and Florrie Manzoni Clara Krantz and Freya Darnton Aymeric Gillard and Henry Salmon Laser Youth Radials Worlds 26 July to 2 August, Poland Pierre Bureau, Alex Llewellyn, Sofia-Marie Mascia, Jacqueline Truhol Laser 4.7 Worlds 9 to 15 August, Japan Julian Choi, Emma Fung, Malik Hood

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Adult July to December Schedule Intro to Small Keelboat Sailing

Beginners Sailing HKSF Levels 1&2

(2 days)

RYA Start Yachting

Supervised Sailing Topics includeâ&#x20AC;Ś Boat handling Racing Intro to Laser 1 Spinnakers Distance Sail Level 3 Preparation

J/80 Crew (3 days)

RYA Competent Crew

J/80 Supervised Sailing

RYA Day Skipper Theory

(1 day)

Improving Techniques HKSF Level 3 Platu Skipper

(incl symmetric spinnaker)

High Performance Sailing (RS400)

Advanced Skills HKSF Level 4

J/80 Skipper

RYA Day Skipper Practical

(incl asymmetric spinnaker)

RYA Coastal / YachtmasterTM Theory

RHKYC Assistant Instructor Training

Club Racing Skipper HKSF Day Sailing

KEY

Dinghy

RYA Coastal / YachtmasterTM Practical

HKSF Racing Skills

J/80 and Platu 25

RYA Coastal / YachtmasterTM Offshore and Ocean Course

Sail Cruising

(Run by Asia Pacific Yachting)

Small keelboat and RYA Scheme can be entered at any level if the student has the necessary pre-requisite experience.

Course details and appplications www.rhkyc.org.hk/AdultSailTraining.aspx Beginners We have two options for those who are new to sailing. One is to join the two-day Introduction to Keelboat Sailing course, and the other is to join the five-day HKSF Level 1 and 2 Beginners course. Intermediate Sailors Once you have some of the basic skills down you can follow the pathway either to the range of Supervised Sailing sessions available on dinghies before joining the Level 3 course, or join the threeday J/80 Crew course.

Advanced Sailors The HKSF Level 4 course is offered in January andFebruary each year as that is a time we expect more wind. You can also try the Keelboat Skipper courses. Private Training or Coaching We can offer courses or one-day sessions to small groups (4 to 6 students) or on a private basis for up to three students to one instructor. These are normally restricted to weekdays (except during school holidays). You can have up to three students in a private lesson and once you have four we can offer the normal course fees.

Sailing

RYA Essential Navigation and Safety

Coastal Rowing Workshop for HKUST W ords: martin re y nolds | Photos: hkustsu

Rowing

n line with the development of the new HKUST Water Sports Centre and the initiative of the HKCRA to promote coastal rowing, the HKUSTSU Rowing Club sought to familiarise themselves with the sport. Thirty-five HKUST flat water rowers (consisting of students, alumni and staff) successfully completed the Coastal Rowing Safety Instructional Workshop conducted by the Club at Middle Island during February and March 2014. The workshops, run by Simon Walpole and me, aimed to educate the participants in the differences between coastal and flat water rowing. The session also provided the rowers with an introduction to the safety aspects of coastal rowing together with a practical session to allow them not only to know, but feel the differences. The participants learned a lot and enjoyed the workshop. Thanks to Simon and the Middle Island staff for making this happen.

Toda Regatta W ords and photos: Eric carter

he Toda trip was particularly successful because of the mix of older Club rowers with the enthusiasm of younger Club members. As always, the hospitality shown by the Japan Rowing Association (JARA) to Club members was both welcoming and warming. The relationship that the Club has with the JARA is built on competition and spirit in the true sense of sport that builds friendship. The young members enjoyed a late night dinner in Rappongi whilst the more serious competitors took to bed very early. It took an earthquake on a serious scale to rouse the later group but none would admit fatigue and those other problems yet to be experienced by those who insist on getting down the course faster than their senior counterparts. The welcome party, curiously held after the regatta, was something to be experienced. In the early eighties there was no Masters Rowing in Japan. Things have changed greatly. Three eights competed for medals in the final race where the average age was 77. The Club rowers are mere novices. One Japanese competitor is 88 years of age and he is looking forward to next year’s competition and other international events. This event shows that continued training in sport allows the possibility of continuing physical challenge and success well beyond the previously anticipated age of retirement. The warmth of the post-race gathering amongst competitors was a perfect example of good sportsmanship and companionship.

From top clockwise: Enjoying the amazing scenery is one of the many attractions of coastal rowing; Martin Reynolds (shown here) and Simon Walpole served as coxswains and provided great instruction to the HKUST rowers

Rowing Contacts

Elite Rowing Coach m.sean.hall@rhkyc.org.hk Asst. Coach toby.dankbaar@rhkyc.org.hk Middle Island Co-ordinator mirowing@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk 34

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The pond that is the former Olympic Competition Course (Tokyo 1964) is a training area for university and school crews. The traffic on the limited area is congested beyond belief; yet, it works with limited incidents. Of major importance is the evidence of female commitment to the sport. Girls of all ages are both committed and looking for Olympic representation. The 2020 Olympics will see relocation of the rowing course to Tokyo Bay. The facilities are already undergoing preparation on reclaimed ground. The facilities are destined to be the finest example of boating facility for rowing in the world. Meantime, the 88 year-old competitor bade us farewell and anticipates seeing the Yacht Club, in competition, next year.

results MasterB M8+

1st

MasterE M8+

2nd

MasterE M4+

1st

MasterC M2x

1st & 2nd

MasterE M2x

1st & 2nd

Open M4+

3rd

Open M8+

4th

Stingrays dominate Festival of Sport Sprint Regatta! W ords and photos: Toby Dankbaar

Rowing

he Club Stingrays had an amazing day of racing at the Samsung 57th Festival of Sport Shing Mun ‘King of Sprint’ Regatta!! Held over 500 metres, the sprint race tests the speed of one’s starts, the ability to deal with lactic build-up and super high rates, and nerves of steel as there is little time for error. Coach Toby’s elaborate race plan, calling for several well-executed tempo changes, was key, noted Grace Nutman, one of the winning athletes. Competing against adults in open categories from clubs, universities and our own fine rowing team, the group walked away with a cool three gold, four silver and two bronze from three events. An absolutely oarsome feat by the entire group and a very very proud and happy coach!

results Women’s 2x final Women’s 1x final Mixed 4x final Men’s 2x final Men’s 2x heat

Grace Nutman and Agathe Marples Erica Ho Elliot Marples, Erica Ho, Grace Nutman and Agathe Marples Elliot Marples and Will Minshall Francis Coghlan and Alfred Lindman

1st 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong Annual Regatta Words and Photos: Gail Southward

n the words of the Aeneid, “Nunc! Nunc! Insurgite remis!” a record turnout of 50+ people took up Virgil’s directive to do just that (or at least spectate / drink / make merry while others did the hard work). A glorious day dawned on Saturday 12 April, courtesy of Helios, and our intrepid rowers and coxes took to the boatshed to calls of “Hands On, Ready, Lift!” With Club Rowing Captain Alice Page in the RIB as umpire, spectators gathered at the finish line to wait for the boats to come storming down the course to fight out 800 years of rivalry. The old adage “A bad workman blames his tools” would be a tad harsh on the poor Oxford boys as a rigger broke free just minutes from the start. Accused of ‘delaying tactics’ by the Light Blues as they waited patiently on the start line, Alice didn’t have to think twice about jumping into the water to fix the rigger. It was a test for the crew of how to sit a boat as she clambered aboard with her tool kit. However, more disaster struck when the stroke also lost

his rigger and number 2’s broke free again. They managed to paddle themselves home with bow side oars only, the cox holding down stroke’s rigger with his legs (no mean feat in itself) and it was decided that a timed race was the only solution. Cambridge’s ‘Blue’ crew of Francesca Zino, Alex Bidlake, Jon Witts, David Tate, coxed by Liz Wray came in at a speedy 1.40 mins, with Oxford’s ‘Blue’ boat of John Adebiyi, Julian Marland, Rhys Davies and ‘guest rower’ Mark Savelli, coxed by Alan Bell giving Cambridge a good run for their money with a time of 1.57. The Isis boat (Michael Ng (a Tab in an Isis boat??), Richard Chan, Ian Yeung and Michael Wong, coxed by Lizzie Fraser) had some problems in the water but not due to equipment failure this time. With cries from the cox of “Don’t panic!!” on the fifth stroke of their race and “Keep going!!!” as they

veered off course towards the dinghies, they rowed a spirited race in 2m 40secs. “Revenge is a dish best served cold” and there was plenty of cold and hot refreshment in the form of a splendid buffet served on the magnificent lawn at Middle Island, where rowers, spectators and friends all enjoyed a convivial atmosphere in the sunshine and beautiful surroundings. Engraved tankards were presented to the two Blue boat crews and the last revellers were seen still toasting each other with their spoils of war, as the sun slowly set over Deep Water Bay. The Oxford and Cambridge Society are extremely grateful, as ever, to the hospitality of the Club, the attentive staff and in particular the Rowing Section, for supporting this annual event. The President of the Society thanked Gail Southward for organising this event. JUL/AUG 2014 AHOY! |

Summer Youth Rowing Camps W ords: S arah G arner | Photo : Koko Mueller

Rowing

ollowing on from the successful Easter Camps, we have launched a series of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Rowing Camps during the summer months to encourage improvement and training at all levels. Students aged 11-18 can find a suitable training course, and move to a higher level as they improve. After the summer, rowers will have an opportunity to continue their training with the Club while also rowing with their school teams and competing in the Hong Kong School Rowing Championships in December. The advance group will also have opportunities throughout the year to race both in Hong Kong and internationally. The following course types are being offered according to the schedule below: Beginners The Beginner Camps are available to students aged 11 to 18 years who have never rowed before or have very little experience (less than 8 hours training) in the past. Training will focus on the basics of technique, fitness training, boat handling, and rowing safety. Video will be used to evaluate technique. Eights and Singles Camps These speciality courses are for rowers who would like to learn more about racing in these particular boat types. Both the eights and the single sculling camps are available to rowers with some previous experience. Video will be used to evaluate technique.

Youth Summer Camp Schedule Beginner Courses Locations

Beginner Camp 2

Dates

Weekdays

Times

Middle Island 14 to 19 July

M to Sa (6 sessions) 0830hrs to 1100hrs Sat 0830hrs to 1130hrs Beginner Camp 3 Middle Island 21 to 26 July M to Sa (6 sessions) 0830hrs to 1100hrs Sat 0830hrs to 1130hrs Beginner Camp 4 Middle Island 11 Aug to 16 Aug M to Sa (6 sessions) 0830hrs to 1100hrs Sat 0830hrs to 1130hrs Shatin Beginner Camp Shatin 18 Aug to 23 Aug M to Sa (6 sessions) 0830hrs to 1100hrs Sat 0830hrs to 1130hrs Speciality Courses Locations

Dates

Weekdays

Times

For enquiries please contact: schoolsrowing.coordinator@rhkyc.org.hk Check out the rowing section of the website and our youth rowing Facebook pages to see what we do! https://www.facebook.com/RHKYCschoolsrowing or https://www.facebook.com/RHKYCStingrays Intermediates Graduates from Beginner camps, School rowing and Easter camp are all eligible for Intermediate Rowing, which will be enrolled on a monthly basis. Please note this group will be capped at 25, and priority will be given to rowers who will be able attend most or all of the training sessions. Those who excel in this programme will be encouraged to join the advanced group. Advanced/Stingrays This group is for rowers with a bit more experience and fitness. Advanced/ Stingrays are also enrolled on a monthly basis. Training sessions will be geared towards improving racing ability, fitness and ergometer scores and boat moving skills. Rowers will have the opportunity to race in Hong Kong at overseas regattas, and (depending on Hong Kong visa status) be evaluated by the Hong Kong Sports Institute for future inclusion in the Hong Kong National Squad selection camp.

Qualifications

Course Fee (member)

Course fee (Non-Member)

Beginner-Age 11 to 18

$1,300

$1,500

Beginner-Age 11 to 18

$1,300

$1,500

Beginner-Age 11 to 18

$1,300

$1,500

Beginner-Age 11 to 18

$1670*

$1870*

Qualifications

Course Fee (member)

Course fee (Non-Member)

$1850*

$2300*

$1850*

$2300*

Program Fee (member)

Monthly Program Fee (Non-Member)

Comments

$1,000

Rowers expected to attend regularly

$1,200

Rowers expected to attend regularly

Single sculling camp

Middle Island 7 July to 13 July

M to Sun (7 Sessions) 0830hrs to 1130hrs

Int/Advanced Rowers Aged 12 to 18 Experienced rowers Aged 14 to 18

Eights camp

Shatin

28 July to 3 Aug

M to Sun (7 sessions) 0830hrs to 1130hrs

Monthly Summer Rowing Advanced / Stingray

Locations

Terms

Practice Times

Times

Qualifications

Middle Island July, August

M,T,Th,S

1600hrs to 1800hrs

Intermediate

Middle Island July, August

M,W,F,S

1600hrs to 1800hrs

Invitation by $300/month coaching staff Previous school rowing or $400/month completed beginner camp

Comments

Race in Verdant 3 Regatta at end of week Race in Shing Mun 4 Regatta at end of week

*Includes membership fee to Shatin boathouse

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well while the men were keen to retain the championship from last year. Similarly, our mixed crews were set to be competitive. As it turned out, the team delivered on those high expectations with what was debatably one of the best days by a club overall at the venue.

W ords and photos: Gianni A prea

he second half of the Club’s dragon boat season started out with a crack and a bang! Unfortunately, these noises were provided courtesy of Mother Nature and included thunder with unconfirmed reports of lightning. The results were crashing waves and sinking boats. Perhaps this should have been expected considering that my last update about the team ended by saying that our theme would be ‘overcoming obstacles’. Deep Water Bay Dragon Boat Races, 11 May Given that this is our primary training area, we know it’s always a challenge to keep the boats straight, even on good days. Threats of thunderstorms throughout the race day caused rougher than normal seas making not only the racing, but also the loading and unloading of boats incredibly difficult – not to mention causing our blue boat to sink and our yellow boat to capsize early in the day! The constant threat from the weather forced the race organisers to gradually reduce the number of paddlers allowed in each boat as the day progressed (a common strategy employed during dragon boat races when the weather is not exactly fit for purpose). Though there are typically 20 paddlers per boat for all categories, the mixed teams were limited to 16 while the men’s were reduced to 14 by the time the finals started. The Club’s two mixed teams fared well despite this with the Mixed Blue finishing 5th in the Cup final and Mixed Yellow making it to the Bowl final. Our women’s team continued to improve with a 3rd place overall in the Plate final. The men, by far, had the most interesting final. By coincidence they were allocated the Club’s own yellow boat and as the race started long time team member Joe Bauer’s paddle

got caught in the static line (used to keep the boats in line before the starter’s gun). His attempts to free the paddle were hopeless and he ultimately had to drop it. Unbeknownst to the rest of us, we completed the race with only 13 paddlers while Joe got a really nice Sunday ride. Despite this, the team finished a Royal X all-time best for this event at 2nd place overall. Making this achievement even more special and improbable, once back at Middle Island we realised that both the bow and stern run off areas were still full of water from the boat being flipped that morning! Chai Wan Fisherman’s Race, 25 May Whilst competition at this race is fierce, the atmosphere was light-hearted and enjoyable. We had two mixed boats entered; the Mixed Yellow boat got off to a good start in the first heat with a 3rd place finish. This trend would continue for them throughout the day as they finished 3rd in both their second heat as well as the Gold Plate final. The Mixed Blue boat also got off to a good start winning their first heat in convincing fashion. This was followed by a similarly decisive victory in the 2nd heat placing them in the top mixed Gold Cup final. Sadly the lane selection in the final was not entirely in our favour. Though the team battled hard and put in a very good effort, the final result was a 5th place overall. Given the competition this is a very good result. Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship, 2 June There was a significant amount of anticipation as the Stanley International race day approached. The women’s team, gaining momentum throughout the season, was looking set to do

Mixed boats at the Stanley race arguably have the biggest challenge and with nearly 200 teams entered, racing is unpredictable. Nonetheless, the Club’s two mixed boats prevailed. The Mixed Blue boat got off to a rough start in the first heat, but then rebounded to win their second. This put them in the Gold Plate final where they finished 2nd. The Mixed Yellow team did very well in the preliminary heats earning a bid in the Gold Cup grand final. Though they were in contention early in the race, the final results were an 8th place finish for the crew out of 192 teams. Our men’s crew was the last of the Club’s teams to compete. We got off to a good start early winning the first heat. This trend continued throughout the day in which the men won all three of their heats to retain the Gold Cup crown. According to long-time Royal X team member Stuart Leckie, there hasn’t been a team to win back-to-back men’s championships at Stanley in many many years…and apparently no one has done it three times in a row. Guess we have a goal for next year already! A men’s championship, a women’s 2nd place, a mixed gold cup 8th and a mixed gold plate 2nd is a tremendous result overall for the Club. I couldn’t be more proud of this crew and am very much looking forward to next year. JUL/AUG 2014 AHOY! |

Rowing

Royal X Team Continues to Shine

The Ladies’ team by far was the story of the day. They got things started early with a victory in their first heat. The overall winners for both the women’s and men’s categories are determined by the highest points accumulated over 3 heats. The placement for each heat determines the points allocated. A first heat victory put the women in a very good position for the rest of the day. They came through in the 2nd heat with another victory and were set to claim the overall championship. Then tragedy struck in the 3rd heat. A racing incident caused the Club crew to be disqualified in the final heat, thereby giving the overall championship to another team. This was a crushing blow to the women, who ultimately took home 2nd place overall in the championship. Regardless, I couldn’t be more proud of these ladies and the work that the new women’s team captain, Melissa Davis, has done all year. Indicative of their fighting spirit, the women rebounded incredibly well just a few days later in the Hong Kong International race, but more on that in the next Ahoy!.

Head of the Bay

Results

W ords and photos: cally williams

Rowing eld since 1954, the Head of the Bay Regatta is a favourite fixture on Hong Kong’s rowing calendar. The 2014 competition was held at Middle Island on Sunday 25 May.

rowed and were pipped to the post once again. I’m sure that the friendly rivalry will continue during the season with HKRYC determined to level the score.

The race is unusual in that it takes the form of a head race, where crews are set off individually, then timed over the course, rather than normal regatta style side-by-side racing. Furthermore, it is held on an open water course, while all other racing is on the flat waters of the Shing Mun River. Competitors have to cope with new challenges from the water conditions and difficult navigation in a heat index ranking at 39C. This of course is what makes it interesting!

In the men’s doubles, the Shatin boys were out in force determined to show that fine boat technique is vastly superior to the country cousins of coastal. Sure enough, in Heat 2 the two Shatin crews had established a healthy lead over the Middle Island crew.

The standard race course on the Shing Mun River is straight, however in Deep Water Bay, each crew must accurately steer to the marker buoys then complete quick turns around the marks, avoiding moored boats and other water users as they race for the fastest time. Back in 1954 only seven boats took part in the inaugural regatta, while the 2014 race had over 180 athletes entered in 55 crews, across 16 different categories. A particularly impressive performance was given by Alex Bidlake who raced in the Ladies’ Singles to win and the Ladies’ Quad after a morning row at Shatin! She definitely covered quite a bit of ground and still looked gorgeous. How does she do it? The Ladies’ Quads from Lantau Boat Club and HKRYC met again to battle it out in the extreme heat. Following the LBC’s success at the HKCC by a mere 10 seconds, our Club squad was determined to put their best feet forward. One coastal and three Shatin rowers tried their hardest but were unfortunately out-

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However, there is more to coastal rowing than going fast in a straight line, so the local heroes sneaked a win by being the only crew to have completed the set course, the others having had fun navigating between rows of moorings. There was a gutsy performance in the last race of the day with HKU overtaking the HKBU crew novice crew. Juniors A boat beat the other RHKYC boat and the Sea School pretty handily over the long course. Our new Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager, Sarah Garner, had a baptism of fire in her third week on the job. Apart from arranging Mardep licenses, insurance cover, course maps, bow numbers and all the other admin, she had some novel waterside experiences. Having found herself at the beginning of the day manhandling the fine fours with just one overenthusiastic coastal rowing coordinator at the other end, at the end of the day the same gentleman set her adrift on a coastal quad with nothing but a dragon boat paddle to row herself back to the slipway. We think she is still on the job... And finally, did you know that in the early 50s there was singing, dancing and drinking on the beach after a regatta? Shocking!

Event

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RHKYC (Crabb) RHKYC (Baldwin) RHKYC (Maynard) RHKYC (Smith) RHKYC (Saunders) RHKYC (McLennan) RHKYC (Bulbeck) RHKYC (Pasceri) RHKYC A HK Sea School RHKYC B RHKYC (De las Casas) CUHK A RHKYC A RHKYC B Lantau BC RHKYC E CUHK B RHKYC C RHKYC D HK Sea School CUHK Alumni HKU CUHK B CUHK A RHKYC B (Jones) RHKYC C (Kidman) RHKYC A (Horan) CUHK A CUHK B HKU HKBU RHKYC A HKU RHKYC B HK Sea School (Wong) RHKYC B RHKYC A CUHK Alumni A HKU CUHK Alumni B RHKYC C (De las Casas) RHKYC HKU Lantau BC RHKYC CUHK Alumni HKBU HKU HKBU RHKYC RHKYC A HKBU B RHKYC B HKBU A HKU B HKU A

31:05 31:10 31:59 32:50 DQ DQ SCR SCR 26:40 28:28 29:25 28:19 23:02 25:24 26:46 26:56 31:40 DQ DQ SCR 33:34 SCR 11:46 11:48 12:42 18:17 21:02 SCR 12:00 12:48 13:17 13:36 14:03 14:57 15:18 SCR 11:20 11:36 11:38 12:21 13:19 17:10 14:41 15:54 25:51 26:26 13:35 14:23 16:02 19:16 14:24 12:31 13:51 13:54 14:38 14:48 16:11

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1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5

1 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

2014 Competing Clubs Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong Alumni, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lantau Boat Club Special thanks go to the following people, the committee, the OC paddlers and volunteers who gave their time to ensure the success of the event: Volunteers: Alice Page, Amy Tung, Charlie Ng, Claire Baldwin, Elodie Coscas, Gary Meacham, John Pache, Jonathan Lamm, Judy Chan, Paul Kidman, Sam Levine, Sio Kei Kou, Duncan Smith Committee: Liz Wray, Brian Henderson, Cally Williams, Kate Scott, Mary Henderson, Mike Kukreja, Sarah Garner, Roger Holmes, Mark Welles

The RHKYC Boatyard W ords: Simon Pickering

ffering a ‘one stop shop’ for most maintenance tasks, the Boatyard handles the commissioning of many new yachts, provides engine service, mechanical repairs, rig maintenance, running rigging and major structural fibreglass repairs and offers repairs and service for the more than 150 class boats resident at the Club. With our 35-ton travel lift and 25-ton crane, the Boatyard averages over 60 lifts per month and chocks, washes and anti-fouls up to 200 large vessels (ranging from 30ft cruising yachts through to 75ft grand prix racing yachts) each year. From September this year the Boatyard will have a new 50-ton travel lift which will allow the Club to lift large motor yachts and deep draft sailing yachts with displacement of up to 50 tons and a draft of 5m. Excluding administration staff, the Boatyard currently operates with 13 full-time employees and three semi-permanent sub-contract workers. The yard workforce breaks down into a three-man team that handles the lifting, washing and chocking of boats plus general yard labour, two riggers, three mechanics / engineers, two fibreglass technicians, three painters, one carpenter and the three sub-contractors who carry out the preparation for antifouling and deck and topside polishing. In 2011 the youngest full-time employee was 42 years old. Currently, 50% of the Boatyard team is over 50 years old and we have therefore been working hard to recruit and train younger staff to replace those either resigning or reaching retirement age. Today, we have three staff under the age of 30 with the youngest being 20 years old. The Boatyard runs a booking system for the hardstanding and antifouling with the usage of space often planned up to three months in advance. We take a proactive and pragmatic approach to ensuring that we have a balanced amount of work that takes into consideration the booking priority for racing yachts and the need to run a cost-effective Boatyard. We offer a very competitive ‘fixed price’ package for antifouling which includes lift out, wash, chocking and hardstanding for a fixed number of days, and the prices for these packages and other standard services are published in the members’ section of the Club’s website. An annual haul-out for antifouling takes a minimum of 10 days (depending on weather conditions); one day for lifting, cleaning and chocking, two days for sanding, a day for filler work, a day for painting, five days for the paint to fully dry and on the day of launching, half a day to paint the keel bottom and the chock points.

operation which can result in a vessel being launched several days later than planned with consequent delays in haul-out schedules for subsequent vessels. During the summer months we may need to launch yachts from the hardstanding for the duration of a typhoon which can set back the entire yard schedule a week or more. This is because when the boat is lifted back out the preparation work needs to restart from the first step. The Boatyard also provides a variety of services including but not limited to: • Engineering – our machine shop includes a lathe, pillar drill, aluminium and stainless welding and fabrication, as well as a wide assortment of specialist tools. We also provide service for hydraulics, electrical installations, generator and engine installations, diesel repairs and much more. • Fibreglass and gel-coat repairs – our GRP shop can handle a wide range of tasks to a high level of finish. We carry a wide range of glass cloths (including carbon and Kevlar) and have the facilities to make major or minor repairs. • Rigging – in addition to roller swaging up to 16mm wire, and cold heading rod up to dash 60 our riggers can produce all forms of splicing in both hi-tech (core to core) and traditional (cover to core, wire to rope and multi strand) splicing. We are also on hand to assist with mast tuning and deck layout works as required. Due to the broad variety and complexity of Club members’ yachts, projects handled by the Boatyard can present interesting challenges, with extreme fluctuations in the manpower and skill sets required. We are working to develop a database of prior jobs which we can use as a reference when estimating similar jobs in the future. The guidelines for scheduling work sees priority given to the yacht or equipment belonging to a member that will be participating in a major race or regatta organised by the Club, but at the end of the day, we work hard to accommodate all requests, large and small, and will nearly always give priority to the yacht which would be unable to take part in a race if the work were not completed.

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The Boatyard’s principal raison d’être is to provide critical repair and maintenance facilities for our members’ yachts so they can participate in events organised by the Club. This principle drives the way in which much of the Boatyard’s work is scheduled and prioritised, with a clear focus on getting boats out on the race course.

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Squash Winter League: Masters 3 Play-off Champions

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When I arrived at the courts things were evenly balanced; Sander Holman was up 2-0 against Karl while Bruno Van Der Schueren was down 0-2 against John, who he beat in five sets last time they played. The Jaws’ #1 told me that Bruno had looked nervous but maybe he was jaded after having already played a Div 10 playoff and two Hong Kong Championship matches that week. When he went down 14-8 in the third it looked all over but what we didn’t realise is that he had been studying the ‘Andrew Sullivan playbook’. He proceeded to win the next eight points in a row to win the game 16-14! Bruno then ran all over him in the next two games to finish off a great comeback victory, consigning John a sleepless night of thinking what might have been. Meanwhile, Sander’s opponent was starting to find form and took the next two games to level it 2-2 however it wasn’t to be with Karl playing some quality squash and winning 3-2. The next two matches were Andrew vs Peter and Angus vs Alex. Peter is a classy player and he started well taking the first two games. But Andrew had the tip that he can tire quickly and to just stay in the point to keep the rallies going. Andrew found the right length and took an early lead in the 3rd with Peter soon throwing in the towel and we thought he was saving himself for the fourth. But then the fourth went the same way and so we started to think he must be saving himself for the 5th. And in the 5th Peter tried to make an effort, but by then it was too late and Andrew was all over him to win the 5th relatively easily. Over on the other court, Angus was in blistering form taking the first two games. However Alex (who looks like he’s 16) had seen what was happening in the other matches and decided he could do the same thing so he also won the next two games to square it up 2-2. By

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RHKYC Bowling League W ords: Simon B oy de

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W ords: Paul D enham

now Andrew had won his match and there was a large crowd (for a M3 match), that included Adrian and Angus’ dad Rod. Angus took an early three-shot lead. Through the middle of the game they traded point for point. Angus was going for his shots which worked better sometimes than others. Angus entered double figures maintaining that three-shot lead ultimately taking the match and the Trophy. This was much to my relief, as I was left to play Vincent in a dead rubber. He hadn’t lost a match all season and that didn’t change on the night as I went down 1/3. It was a great final between two evenly matched teams and all the games were played in a good spirit and we headed back to the Club to celebrate. Congratulations everyone on a fantastic season. In a season this tight it’s important that everyone makes a contribution and we certainly have had that. Internal League May Box A: Paul Denham finished undefeated for the second month in a row with 25 points. Angus Stewart finished second with 14 points followed by Tom Burns with 13. Box B: Darren Sugden finished top with 12 points by virtue of playing all his matches. Bob came in second with 10 points with 2 wins from both the matches he played. Box C and D: Not many matches played in either of these boxes with debutant Elliot Cherneski and Andrew Moore winning C and D respectively with both of them scoring 2 wins.

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A difficult bowling season is now behind us. Out of nine teams entered, eight teams made their games (well some made most, and some made some!) and we have a result. Winners of the League were Ruff Rollers who scored 122 points, followed by Wednesday Wobblers with 114. Fat Bottomed Porn Stars and Pinbashers tied on 94 in joint third place, and River Rats got 35 in fifth (a good start for a new team). Next was A Dose of Crabs, who made a welcome return after a gap of several years, with 34. Wonderballs finished with 18 points. And last came – Myxomatosis with 14. Alas we, the Convenor’s team, were last. Etchellations did not make a single match and are therefore scratched from the league – I think preparations for next year’s Etchells Worlds is perhaps distracting the Etchells boys. The highest league score this year was from Don Reader with 211. The Knockout, held at the end of one of the wettest months on record, had a low entry – only eight entries in total. The Men’s Singles winner and winner of the Stirling Trophy was Danny Ma – victory depending on who spared on the last frame. Louise Connolly took the Beth Hariett Trophy in the Ladies’ Singles by beating Ada Wang two games to one, again with the victory depending on who got the spare in the last frame. The Davy Trophy for Open Doubles went to Ada Wang and Danny Ma who I am afraid easily defeated Simon Boyde and Louise Connolly in the final, 2 games to zip... Bowlers and erstwhile bowlers may like to know that all League results going back to the 1960s can be found on the Club’s website.

Photography 101 Speaker’s Corner Workshop with Simon Holliday Clean Cross Swim Pat Loseby Room | 21 to 25 July (choose your date) | 1830hrs

The cost is $2,000 per person.

Summer Camp July to August

A number of activities for children and teenagers have been organised, starting on 15 July. Photography; pottery workshops; story-telling; drama; jewellery making; app-jamming; bowling; and make-up (beauty make-up for teens, special effects for boys and girls, face painting for younger children). Check the website for full information.

Poolside Quiz Poolside | Friday 18 July 1900hrs to 2300hrs Full details on the website or email social@rhkyc.org.hk

On 24 May Hong Kong resident Simon Holliday became the second person to swim across the Pearl River delta from Hong Kong to Macau. He was accompanied all the way by Shu Pu in an outrigger canoe, who became the first single paddler, and the first woman, to make the crossing. He was also accompanied, for about an hour, by around 30 pink dolphins. Simon, 35, set a record with a time of 10 hours, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, beating the time of Beijing swimmer Zhang Jian who swam across in 10 hours 30 minutes in 2005. “There were tough moments”, said Simon. “Lots of big tankers in the start, and lots of time to contemplate what I was doing, but the jellyfish didn’t appear, and instead the dolphins did, for over an hour! It was one of the most amazing moments of my life to see them around us for so long, even though I had to keep my head down and keep going.” Simon began his swim at 0500hrs from Peaked Hill (Kai Yet Kok), on the west edge of Lantau Island and swam approximately 35km to Hac Sa Beach in Macau, arriving at 1540hrs. The swim raised over $250,000 for Ocean Recovery Alliance and their project Grate Art, which brings eight local and Chinese artists to create plaques used to remind people not to dump into drains on the street, as these sometimes flow into the ocean. Simon and Shu Pu will talk about every aspect of their preparations and the crossing, accompanied by photos and videos. Tickets are $90 for members and $120 for non-members which will be donated 50/50 to Ocean Recovery Alliance and the RHKYC Charity Foundation. To book your place for what promises to be a very interesting evening please visit the website or email social@rhkyc.org.hk

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Following the workshop in May, members have a second chance to hone their photography skills with Leena Chatlani. Leena is offering a two-part course; the theory session will be held in the Pat Loseby Room at 1830hrs and you can choose from five different dates, from Monday 21 to Friday 25 July (minimum of two people for the class to go ahead). The practical session will be held on Saturday 26 July from 1700hrs to 1900hrs, at a venue to be decided.

Chart Room | Thursday 17 July | 1930hrs

Ocean and Orchard Promotion Bistro | 16 July to 31 August with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove

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Gastronome’s Seafood Promotion Compass Room | 1 to 31 July A p pe tisers

Seafood Carnival French Oysters, Yabbies, Crab, Alaska Crab Legs, Boston Lobster, Mussels, Shallot Vinegar, Japanese Citrus Dressing, Cocktail Dressing Chilled Whole South African Abalone with Green Salad Yabbies Platter, Wasabi, Soy Dressing Sautéed New Zealand Diamond Shell Clams in White Wine Sauce Main C o urse s

Grilled New Zealand John Dory Fillets Char-grilled New Zealand Blue Cod Fillets Char-grilled Australian Red Perch Fillets

A p pe tisers

Smoked Salmon, Lime Juice, Garlic and Mint 煙三文魚、青檸汁、蒜蓉及薄荷 Seared Scallops, Rocket Leaves, Fresh Pear, Blueberry Salsa 煎帶子、火箭菜、香梨、藍莓醬 Main C o urse s

Chilled Half Boston Lobster, Mango, Mesclun Green, Honey Mustard Dressing 波士頓龍蝦 ( 半隻 ) 芒果雜菜沙律、蜜糖芥末汁 Pan-fried Sea Perch Fillets, Potato Wedges, French Beans, Mango Cream Sauce 煎鱸魚柳、馬鈴薯角、法邊豆、芒果忌廉汁 Deep-fried Crab Claws, Pineapple Mayonnaise 炸蟹鉗、菠蘿沙律醬 Thai Red Curry Prawns and Lychee, Steamed Rice 泰式紅咖喱荔枝及蝦、白飯

Char-grilled Jumbo South China Sea King Prawns

Summer Pool Parties Taiwanese Food Promotion with Huge Inflatable Bistro | 1 to 15 July with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove

Specia l D rinks

Bubble Milk Tea 珍珠奶茶 Taro Bubble Milk Tea 香芋珍珠奶茶 Apple Jasmine Green Tea 蘋果茉莉綠茶 Peach Jasmine Green Tea 香桃茉莉綠茶 S O UP

Chicken with Pineapple and Bitter Melon Soup 菠蘿苦瓜雞湯 Main C o urse s

Oyster Pancake 蚵仔煎 Stir-fried String Beans with Minced Pork and Chilli 豬肉碎辣椒干扁四季豆 Slow-fried Sole Fillet with Deep-fried Garlic, Soy Bean, Chilli 蒜香辣椒黃豆炒龍脷柳 Deep-fried Chicken Fillet with Basil Leaves 酥炸香草雞柳 Noodles with Spicy Minced Pork and Soy Sauce 台式炸醬麵 Pearl Rice with Minced Pork and Mushrooms, Soy-marinated Egg 滷蛋肉燥飯

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Saturdays 12 and 26 July | 9 and 23 August 6 and 20 September | 4 October The inflatable will be in the pool from 1800hrs to 2200hrs together with other smaller inflatable toys. Guests are welcome and a buffet will be available at $308 for adults and $218 for children (age 3 to 11). Reservations are required (maximum 20 persons per account) and the Poolside will only be open after 1800hrs on the day of the event to members and their guests who have booked. Book early to avoid disappointment as these parties fill up quickly. Please contact Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk for reservations.

Jazz, R&B and Dancing Main Bar Balcony | Friday 18 July Come down to the Main Bar Balcony for some jazz with Mark Peter Quartet between 2030hrs and 2330hrs. Head on down for some sweet sounds, and join in the fun. First-come first-served seating and no bookings necessary. For enquiries, please call the Main Bar on 2239 0367

Wine of the Month July

Compass Room | 1 to 31 August A p pe tisers

Seared Japanese Jumbo Scallops, Caramelised Endive, Lime Jelly, Micro Greens Alaska Crab Leg Salad, Smoked Ikura Caviar, Green Pea Pureé Pan-fried French Duck Liver, Black Garlic, Figs Compote Warm Scottish Razor Clams, Baby Spinach, White Asparagus and Onion Salad

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International Gourmet Promotion

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay 2013 – Mendoza, Argentina Intense with aromas of peach, apricot, white chocolate, hazelnut and coconut plus delicate floral notes of jasmine and fresh lime tree. Deep and well-rounded wine with good balance. Elegant and persistent finish. Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Mendoza, Argentina Intense fruit notes such as blackberry, cherry and plum with sweet spicy hints plus bitter chocolate and smooth toasted notes on the nose. The tannins are delicate, smooth and well-rounded. A long finish with great concentration of fruits. Available in all F&B outlets at $275 per bottle. AUGUST

Main C o urse s

Oven-baked French Turbot Fillet, Braised Baby Leek, Fresh Japanese Yam Grilled Spanish Red King Prawns, Bouillabaisse Jus Char-grilled Australian Wagyu Rump Steak, Wild Berries and Goose Liver Paté Slow-cooked Welsh Lamb Rack, Chorizo and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli DE S SERT S

Japanese Yuzu Cheese Cake, Green Tea Foam, Raspberry Coulis Bitter Belgium Chocolate Sphere, Red Fruit Confi, Pistachio Sable Breton

Special Summer Party Package Looking for an ideal venue for a summer gathering? With our special value-for-money party packages, our outdoor venues are your best choice. To find out more about the opportunity to host a great party with unbeatable privileges, simply call our experts in the Banquet Office. For enquiries and bookings, please call our Banquet Experts on 2239 0339 / 2239 0327, or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk

Wedding Parties If you have just become engaged or are about to… Congratulations! Our Banquet Team has plenty of experience in organising engagement parties and wedding celebrations. Come and have a chat and find out how we can make your dream party a reality. Please call 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk for all banquet bookings and enquiries.

La Ferme Petit Paul Réserve Blanc 2012 – Languedoc, France Crisp, dry, leafy and spring blossom notes with firm and crunchy acidities. Extra ripeness and fuller mouth-feel on the palate. Available in all F&B outlets at $265 per bottle. Titolato Strozzi Morellino di Scansano 2011 – Tuscany, Italy Intense and vinous with aromas of red fruit and blackberries. Good structure with evident, elegant tannins and a lingeringly persistent finish. Available in all F&B outlets at $310 per bottle.

CHEERS! Beverage Specials STRONGBOW Honey & Apple Cider (330ml) Available in all F&B outlets throughout July at only $37 per bottle Peroni Nastro Azzurro (330ml) Available in all F&B outlets throughout August at only $28 per bottle Smoothies & Frappe Available in all F&B outlets throughout July to October. Champagne Cocktails Available in the Compass Room between 1 July and 15 September inclusive

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Riverby Estate and Gibbston Valley Wine Dinner Thursday 10 July

PRE-DINNER TASTING

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Riverby Estate is a family owned and operated winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. Vines were first planted in 1989 and the family has been producing stunning and award-winning Eliza Riesling and Noble Riesling ever since. Gibbston Valley is one of the most-visited wineries in New Zealand. It is located in the world famous Pinot Noir producing region – Central Otago. Vines were first planted in 1981 and the first commercial vintage was bottled in 1987. They have produced many beautiful and award-winning Pinot Noirs over the years. Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations

1930hrs 2000hrs Only $588 per person ($548 per person for a booking of 6 persons or more per table) Mr Simon Matthews, Winery Owner of Riverby Estate Mr Christopher Keys, Chief Winemaker of Gibbston Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Riverby Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013

MENU AND WINES Seared Scampi, Squid and Fennel Salad, Thai Dressing Riverby Estate Eliza Riesling 2012 ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Seabass Fillet, Roast Beetroot Purée Riverby Estate Chardonnay 2010 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Pork Belly, Pumpkin and Roast Garlic Vertical Tasting: Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir 2008, 2010, 2012 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Lamb Loin, Aubergines and Truffle Tamarind Jus Vertical Tasting: Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir 2008, 2010, 2012 ❧ ❧ ❧ Apricot Tart, Mix Berries and Kiwi Compote Riverby Estate Noble Riesling 2012 (375ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 24 July

PRE-DINNER TASTING Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label N.V. (Magnum)

MENU AND CHAMPAGNE

A superb opportunity to try out Clicquot Champagne and a vertical tasting of La Grande Dame 1993 and 2004!

Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price

1930hrs 2000hrs $1,588 per person ($1,488 per person for a booking of 8 persons or more per table)

Speaker Reservations

Mr Arnaud Mirey, Brand Ambassador of MHD Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk Diners have the option to take home a bottle of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004 for only $898 and a bottle of Veuve Cliquot Vintage 2004 for only $538 respectively. (Normal retail prices are $1,050 and $640 respectively.) Orders must be confirmed whilst making your dinner reservation and only one bottle each per diner is available for this special offer. (Our special offers for delivery orders on the night will be $998 and $598 respectively.)

Special Offer

Bonus Offer

A Magnum bottle of Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label will be featured as a lucky draw prize!

Stop Press!

For every 6 bottles of Champagne ordered, you will receive 2 VCP champagne flutes.

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Manila Clam and Abalone Salad, Char-grilled Red Capsicum, White Balsamic Dressing Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label N.V. (Magnum) ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Red Perch Fillet, Eggplant Fritter, Fennel Coulis Veuve Clicquot Rosé N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Poached Boston Lobster Tail, Char-grilled Veal Loin, Herbs and Garlic Croutons Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2004 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked French Boneless Quail stuffed with Goose Liver, Wild Mushrooms, Shallot Jus Vertical Tasting: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1993 (Limited quantity) Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004 (Limited quantity) ❧ ❧ ❧ Mango Mille-feuille, Almond Tuile, Dried Fruit Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Jizake Daiginjo Sake Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 7 August

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $828 per person ($778 per person for a booking of 8 persons or more per tabl Speaker Mr Kei Iwama 岩間慧先生 , Sake Sommelier Reservations Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk Lucky Draw The following will be featured as lucky draw prizes!

~ Suzukagawa Daiginjyo Shizukutori Ohka 鈴鹿川大吟醸滴取り大鹿 ~ Kirinzan Blue Bottle Junmai Daiginjo 麒麟山青瓶純米大吟醸 ~ Tanboya Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo 丹波しずく純米大吟醸

From left: 北の誉 Kitanohomare; 麒麟山 Kirinzan; 柏露 Hakuro; 黒部峡 Kurobe Kyoh; 聚楽第 Jurakudai; 鈴鹿川 Suzukagawa; 丹波屋 Tanbaya

CANAPES AND SAKES FOR PRE-DINNER COCKTAIL Marinated Octopus and Zucchini, Poached Salmon and Crab Roe, Salami and Tomato Bruschetta Yatagarasu Squeeze Liqueur Plum 八咫烏輕榨果子清酒梅 Yatagarasu Squeeze Liqueur Peach 八咫烏輕榨果子清酒桃 Yatagarasu Squeeze Liqueur Yuzu 八咫烏輕榨果子清酒柚子 Yatagarasu Squeeze Liqueur Pineapple 八咫烏輕榨果子清酒菠蘿 Kirinzan Denshin (Tradition Karakuchi) 麒麟山傳統辛口

MENU AND SAKES Langoustines, Tuna and Cucumber Salad, Sesame Miso Dressing Tanboya Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo 丹波しずく純米大吟醸 ❧ ❧ ❧ Oyster Kilpatrick, Asparagus and Bacon Roll, Vegetable Salsa Kurobekyo Daiginjo 黑部峽大吟醸 Kitanohomare Eishi Junmai Daiginjo 北の譽英姿純米大吟醸 ❧ ❧ ❧ BBQ Duck, Pan-seared Duck Liver, Plum Sauce Jurakudai Junmai Daiginjo 聚楽第純米大吟醸 Suzukagawa Reijun Umakuchi Daiginjo 鈴鹿川麗醇旨口大吟醸 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Wagyu Beef Rump, Crispy Garlic, Natural Jus Kirinzan Blue Bottle Junmai Daiginjo 麒麟山青瓶純米大吟醸 Hakuro Chotokusen Daiginjo 越乃柏露超特選大吟醸 ❧ ❧ ❧ Pavlova, Citrus Compote Kyohime Kanjuku Yuzu Plum 京姫柑熟柚子梅 Kyohime Kanjuku Yuzu Lemon 京姫柑熟柚子檸檬 ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 21 August

New Zealand Innovation and meticulous attention to detail Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations Bonus Offer

1930hrs 2000hrs Only $788 per person ($738 per person for a booking of 8 persons or more per table) Mr Arnaud Mirey, Brand Ambassador of MHD Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk 2 bottles of Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2011 will be featured as lucky draw prizes!

PRE-DINNER TASTING Cloudy Bay Pelorus N.V.

MENU AND WINES Crabmeat, Prawn and Zucchini Salad, Citrus and Guava Dressing Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013 ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Cod Fillet, Scallop, Pineapple and Fennel Salsa Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2011 ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Veal Escalope, Cheese, Crispy Pancetta, Natural Jus Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2011 ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Pigeon stuffed with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Dark Cherry Jus Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2011 ❧ ❧ ❧ Chocolate Tart, Strawberry Macaroon, Custard Sauce Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Riesling 2008 (375ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Monthly Wine Fairs Your attendance at our wine fairs does not place you under any obligation whatsoever to purchase wines. It is also basically a free wine tasting with no obligation – marvellous! The $50 ‘entry fee’ is returned to you in the form of a $50 dining voucher to spend at our F&B outlets! Many members are catching on to this and inviting groups of friends to enjoy the two-hour wine tasting and then using the F&B vouchers to offset a meal another day within two months! The wine fairs are a great opportunity for you to taste wines and learn more about them. And, if you do wish to purchase wines on the evening, you can enjoy a 5% discount on the already low prices!

July

Kellett Island, Wednesday 2 July, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 4 July, 1930hrs to 2130hrs August

Shelter Cove, Friday 1 August, 1930hrs to 2130hrs Kellett Island, Wednesday 6 August, 1830hrs to 2030hrs For reservations, please call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk JUL/AUG 2014 AHOY! |

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Daiginjo is fundamentally speaking an extension of ginjo. The rice has been milled so that no more than 50% of the original size of the grains remains, although this often goes to 35%, and even more care has been taken to create sake representative of the pinnacle of the craft.

Wine Delivery Order Form – July 2014 ‘Try Before You Buy – No Obligation!’ All the wines listed below are featured at the monthly wine fairs at both Kellett Island and Shelter Cove. If you do enjoy the wines and wish to make a purchase, you can enjoy a 5% discount on these already low prices!

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Kellett Island Wine Fair – Chart Room, Wednesday 2 July, 1830hrs to 2030hrs, guests welcome. Shelter Cove Wine Fair – Shelter Cove Clubhouse, Friday 4 July, 1930hrs to 2130hrs, guests welcome. Wine Fair entry is only $50 per person which includes the sampling of all the wines on the list, complimentary canapés and a $50 dining voucher which can be used in F&B outlets within two months. Another way to look at it is that you’re attending these wine fairs free of charge! See the website for further details. Book now with Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Sparkling Wines

per bottle

qty

amount

$163

Chandon Rosé Brut N.V. – Victoria, Australia Fresh ripe black cherries, citrus and stone fruit notes. Gentle and creamy with mouth-filling stone fruits, strawberry and vanilla ice-cream characters. Fresh, balanced and complex wine with additional richness and persistence to the dry and crisp finish.

$231

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut N.V. – Marlborough, New Zealand Aromas of ripe citrus fruits with bouquet of apple, lemon citrus and fresh bready notes. Its crisp palate displays toasty, creamy complexity, enhanced by a lingering nutty finish.

White Wines Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay 2013 – Mendoza, Argentina (wine of the month)

$136

Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay 2011 – Napa County, USA

$149

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013 – Margaret River, Australia

$159

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – Marlborough, New Zealand

$218

Château de Sancerre 2012 – Loire, France

$224

Aromas of peach, apricot, white chocolate, hazelnut and coconut plus floral notes of jasmine and fresh lime tree. Deep and well-rounded wine with persistent finish. The creamy texture and balanced acidity are punctuated by rich fruit flavours, including melon, fig, and baked apples. These luscious flavours are complemented by baking spices, vanilla and honey accents, all of which linger on the long finish. Aromas of grape fruit, jasmine blossom, white peach and bath salts. Soft and bright with lime and white melon plus subtle savoury, smoky characters. Fine and long finish. Lifted notes of elderflower, green lime zest and stone fruit with ripe, fine and succulent palate. Ripe citrus flavours with an edge of minerality and crisp refreshing acidity. Citrus aromas and floral notes. A touch of acidity and minerality. Rich and well-balanced wine with fruity notes of grapefruit and fresh grapes with lasting flavours.

RED Wines Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Mendoza, Argentina (wine of the month)

$136

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2011 – Mendoza, Argentina

$136

Newton Claret 2010 – Napa County, USA

$146

Domaine Chandon Shiraz 2010 – Victoria, Australia

$155

Lapostolle Canto de Apalta 2011 – Rapel Valley, Chile

$156

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot Trinders 2011 – Margaret River, Australia

$179

Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2011 – Marlborough, New Zealand

$270

Intense fruit notes of blackberry, cherry and plum with sweet spicy hints plus bitter chocolate and smooth toasted notes on the nose. The tannins are delicate, smooth and well-rounded. A long finish with great concentration of fruits. Intense aromas of cherry and rose hip with notes of lavender plus toasted and tobacco aroma hints at the end. A strong introduction in mouth with all the smoothness of juicy fruits with structuring and mature tannins. A dominant acidity and long persistency. Aromas of dark red cherry, mocha and espresso with hints of oak Its expressive red fruit flavours on the palate are balanced with its impressive tannin structure.

Blueberry and raspberry notes with nutmeg, sandalwood and clove background aromas. Medium weight, supple with fine tannins, plum and berry fruit flavours. Long and fine with gentle acidity. Complex spice aromas complete the finish.

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Spices, ripe red and black fruit nose with light tobacco and chocolate hints. Juicy and round palate with a velvety texture plus red fruit and spicy flavour aftertaste. Mulberries, blackcurrant and plum skins with subtle tobacco and chocolate. Graphite minerality balancing the soft, rich and lively palate. The structure is rich and plush with velvety fine tannins and a long fruit driven finish. Aromas of flowering wild thyme with raspberry liquorice, wild strawberry, dark cherries, tobacco and spice. Balanced wine by rich forest floor, clove and savoury flavours. Good acid and fine tannins offer a well-rounded palate with appealing length. • • • • •

All wines are delivered to your designated address by the supplier and are subject to availability of stock. Mixed cases accepted. Order 12 or more bottles to enjoy free delivery service. For lesser quantities, orders can be collected from the Main Bar. The cost of the wines will be charged to members’ accounts. Free delivery to Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories (excluding outlying islands, Lantau Island, Tung Chung and Discovery Bay). Delivery is available every weekday except public holidays (subject to delivery schedule).

Name (Please Print):

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FAX THIS FORM TO 2239 0341. FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL 2239 0340 • Deadline for Ordering: 31 July 2014 •

Wine Delivery Order Form – August 2014 ‘Try Before You Buy – No Obligation!’ All the wines listed below are featured at the monthly wine fairs at both Kellett Island and Shelter Cove. If you do enjoy the wines and wish to make a purchase, you can enjoy a 5% discount on these already low prices!

Wine Fair entry is only $50 per person which includes the sampling of all the wines on the list, complimentary canapés and a $50 dining voucher which can be used in F&B outlets within two months. Another way to look at it is that you’re attending these wine fairs free of charge! See the website for further details. Book now with Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

White Wines

per bottle

qty

amount

$120

La Ferme Petit Paul Réserve Blanc 2012 – Languedoc, France (wine of the month) Crisp, dry, leafy and spring blossom notes with firm and crunchy acidities. Extra ripeness and fuller mouth-feel on the palate.

$138

Talamonti Trabocchetto IGT 2011 – Abruzzo, Italy Bouquet of white pulp fruit with flavours of ripe pear, renetta apple, ginestra flowers and jasmine accompanied by a gentle refreshing acidity.

Flametree Embers Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – Margaret River, Australia

$158

Didier Tripoz Mâcon- Charnay 2011 – Burgundy, France

$165

Rock Ferry Pinot Gris 2012 – Marlborough, New Zealand

$170

Flavoursome palate with citrus and grapefruit notes alongside plus ripe guava and stone fruit flavours. Ripe apples and pears with a beguiling freshness and raciness that make it well balanced. Lifted notes of honeysuckle, nectarine and stonefruit. The palate is textured with mealy aniseed spice characters in the mid-palate with a long and silken ﬁnish.

Nugan Estate, King Valley Chardonnay 2012 – Yarra Valley, Australia

Aromas of peach and nectarine. Poached peach mixed spice overtones. A rich mouth filling palate of stonefruit, biscuit and yeast notes with a crisp acidity that complements the full fruit flavours.

Mar de Frades Albariño 2013 – Rias Baixas, Spain

Notes of seed-fruits such as green apples and specially Blanquilla pears appear over a subtle floral and persistent background. The mouth-feel is spirited and leaves a fresh sensation. The aftertaste is saline with mineral notes and ginger mixed with lychee and other exotic fruits.

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Shelter Cove Wine Fair – Shelter Cove Clubhouse, Friday 1 August, 1930hrs to 2130hrs, guests welcome. Kellett Island Wine Fair – Chart Room, Wednesday 6 August, 1830hrs to 2030hrs, guests welcome.

$210 $208

Rosé Wine Château Le Leobe Rosé 2012 – Provence, France

Complex flavours of red berries, peach and flower petals. In the mouth, it is round and heady with pomegranate, cherry, white peach and white flower blossom on the palate.

$175

RED Wines $170

Old Plains Longhop Shiraz 2012 – Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia

$150

Ramón Bilbao Limited Edition 2010 – Rioja, Spain

$195

Pecchenino Quass Barbera d'Alba DOC 2008 – Piedmonte, Italy

$245

Scarpantoni Brothers Block Cab Sauvignon 2009 – McLaren Vale, Australia

$260

Domaine des Cigalons Châteauneuf du Pape 2010 – Rhône, France

$334

Intense and vinous with aromas of red fruit and blackberries. Good structure with evident, elegant tannins and a lingeringly persistent finish. Blackberries, raspberries, spice, kirsch and clove aromas. Great intensity with nice texture, ripe tannins, plumped out core and persistent finish. Fine fruit aromas, floral tones and white wood tinged with notes of well measured ageing and touches of shrubland. On the palate, it is fluid and balanced, serious, flavourful and with spirit. It keeps a liveliness in its pleasant and persistent mouth-feel. Nice depth to the blackberry and cherry flavours with hint of liquorice. Balanced and graceful wine, lingering on the finish. Complex bouquet of blackcurrant, mint and spice with hints of sweet, toasty vanillin oak. The palate is soft and round with elegant, well integrated fruit and oak leading to a long, persistent finish. Full-bodied, robust, powerful and complex wine. The bouquet begins to open with notes of spices and red fruits. • • • • •

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A very big thank you to the Commodore, Vice Commodore, members and companies listed below for their kind donation of prizes in support of the Club’s Annual Staff Party held on 21 May. Their generosity is much appreciated by the staff. 1st row: Heads of Departments’ Toast 2nd row: Mahjong winners (L to R) Li Chi Ming (2nd runner-up), Leo Au-Yeung (Champion), Ng Pik Yuk (3rd runner-up), Dicky Ng (1st runner-up) 3rd row: Indoor Running winners men’s team (L to R) Rob Partridge (Champion), Cheung Chi Ho (1st runner-up), Ryan Leung (2nd runner-up); Indoor Running winners ladies’ team (L to R) ) Angela Lam (1st runner-up), Phoebe Tang (Champion), Michelle Liu (2nd runner-up)

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CLASS SECRETARIES

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Rowing Secretary Michael Shasha rowing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Sailing Secretary John Breen sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat Simon Blore cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Swanson Chan dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Phyllis Chang dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Ronan Collins etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen David Bone flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Dave Norton impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Henri Bassaler j80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Oliver Cully ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Sam Levine sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class Sofia Mascia ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

SPORTS CONVENORS

Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor David Leung golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Don Day 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 Michael Wong 2239 0338 Financial Controller Tim Gallagher 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller 2239 0342 Member Relations & Communications Manager Linda Davy 2239 0312 Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Torrey Dorsey 2832 2817 Marine Services Manager Roger Eastham 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Simon Pickering 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Alex Johnston 2239 0362 Training and Development Manager Richard Knight 2812 7063 Race and Regatta Promotion Lindsay Lyons 2239 0391 Sail Training Administrator Gloria Yeung 2239 0395 Assistant Sailing Manager Iris Yang 2239 0314 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Sarah Garner 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Food & Beverage Manager Shirley Tam 2239 0321 Technical & Projects Manager Carton Lam 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Philip J Adkins Mr Jonathan S Bond Ms Huang Lee Ying Ms Lam Yuek Hung Ms Lim Yen Yen Mr Timothy J P Roberts Mrs Ruby S Y Tier Mr Tse Siu Kit Mr & Mrs Caine M Boesenberg Mr & Mrs Bryan Crawford Mr & Mrs Paul A C Kidman Mr & Mrs Oliver T F Merz Mr & Mrs Daniel S van Aert Mr & Mrs Wong Kwok Kai FULL MEMBERS Ms Tina J Atkinson Dr Au Tat Yan Mr Michael Becker Mr John E Brennan Ms Sheila T Chan Miss Fiona N Cheung Miss Kong Toi No Dr Kwok Ka Ki Mr John P Lyons Mr Tiger C K Mok

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CADET MEMBERS SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Chloe S W Chan Rose X H Kavowras Peony J H Kavowras

June 2014 Ms Karina Trebbien & Mr Anders Pedersen Mr & Mrs Lionel Welch

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Obituary Michael W K Yuen – 1950-2014 Beloved father of Kelvin, passed away peacefully on 22 May at Eastern Hospital, at the age of 63. A memorial ceremony was held on 12 June at the Banquet Hall, Craigengower Cricket Club, Happy Valley. Mr Yuen was a member for 20 years.

Retirement Cheung Wai Yee, Amah, retired on 23 May after nearly twenty years’ service. General Manager Mark Bovaird presented Ah Yee with a gift.

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Exchange of Burgee Commodore Joachim Isler swaps burgees with Mr Peter Wiles of the Mombasa Yacht Club, Kenya, Africa.

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