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Contents
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THE BRIDGE
FEATURES
ROWING
EVENTS | PROMOTIONS
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10 Spring Regatta 14 40 th Anniversary San Fernando Race
36 F&B Food Promotions 36 Wine Page
SAILING
25 Three Peaks Outrigger Canoe Race 27 Paddlers of Po Toi: Dragon boat racing with the fishermen 28 Cheung Chau Fishermen Race
20 Starter’s Box 22 Sailing Development | Training 24 Top of the Gulf Regatta
MARINE
Calendar – July Calendar – August Commodore’s Message General Manager’s Message Senior 100 Dinner New Fee Notice Rear Commodores RHKYC Charity Foundation
29 Marine | Boatyard 30 Ship Shop 32 Classified Page 33 Marine Directory
CLUB LINES 41 Club Directory 41 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements 42 Annual Staff Party 44 New Members Cocktail Party
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OTHER SPORTS 35 Squash 35 Kellett Golf Society
Spring Regatta
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Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Robert Stoneley; Vice Commodore John Woo; Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Club Denis Martinet; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer George Li; Rowing Captain Ng Kong Wan. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 41. Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website. JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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HKSAR Establishment 20 th Anniversary Fireworks Set Dinner in the Compass Room Buffet Dinner in the Bistro, Main Deck / Lawn Assorted Skewer with Bubbles and Craft Beer at Main Deck (Every Sat in July) Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat
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Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Rowing Youth Summer Camp #1, Day 1 (MI)
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Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Youth Keelboat Crew Course
10 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Rowing Youth Summer Camp #2, Day 1 (MI)
17 Summer Camp with Science Workshop Youth Keelboat Crew Course
24 Summer Camp with 3D Printing Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Rowing Youth Summer Camp #3, Day 1 (MI)
American Celebration Set Lunch and Dinner in the Compass Room Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Youth 420 Clinic PVOCC Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Youth Summer Camp #1, Day 2 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Kellett Island Wine Fair Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic PVOCC Course
Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Youth Summer Camp #1, Day 3 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Youth 420 Clinic Youth Keelboat Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic Youth Keelboat Crew Course PVOCC Course
Adult Beginners Sailing Course Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic Youth Keelboat Crew Course PVOCC Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Youth Summer Camp #2, Day 2 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and Go Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic
Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and Go Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Youth Summer Camp #2, Day 3 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Summer Camp with Science Workshop Youth Keelboat Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Summer Camp with Science Workshop Supervised Sailing Session Youth Keelboat Crew Course
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Wines and Beer of the Month Mendoza, Argentina Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay 2015 Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Kirin Ichiban (330ml)
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Summer Camp with Science Workshop Youth Keelboat Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
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ST. JAMES’S PLACE SUNSET SERIES Shelter Cove Wine Fair Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic PVOCC Course Rowing Youth Summer Camp #1, Day 4 (MI)
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ST. JAMES’S PLACE SUNSET SERIES Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic PVOCC Course
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ST. JAMES’S PLACE SUNSET SERIES Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and Go Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Rowing Youth Summer Camp #2, Day 4 (MI)
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ST. JAMES’S PLACE SUNSET SERIES Summer Camp with Science Workshop Supervised Sailing Session
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SUNSHINE SERIES Royal Long Brunch with Vintage Champagnes and Live Jazz Quartet in the Compass Room Assorted Skewer with Bubbles and Craft Beer at Main Deck (Every Sat in July) Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Rowing Adult Beginner Course, Day 1 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course, Day 1 (MI)
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SUNSHINE SERIES Assorted Skewer with Bubbles and Craft Beer at Main Deck (Every Sat in July) ‘Ladies Night’ at the Main Lawn, Kellett Island Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment Course J/80 Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Rowing Adult Beginner Course, Day 3 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
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SUN Steak Promotion in the Compass Room 2 July to 31 August American Beef Steak in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 2 to 14 July Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI)
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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Rowing Adult Beginner Course, Day 2 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course, Day 2 (MI)
Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Rowing Adult Beginner Course, Day 4 (MI)
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Assorted Skewer with Bubbles and Craft Beer at Main Deck (Every Sat in July) Adult Beginners Sailing Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course J/80 Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Rowing Adult Beginner Course, Assessment (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Adult Beginners Sailing Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI)
Assorted Skewer with Bubbles and Craft Beer at Main Deck (Every Sat in July) Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment Course Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI)
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Independence Day Lunch and Dinner Menu Compass Room | 4 July
American Beef Steak
Bistro | Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 2 to 14 July
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Buffet with selected Thai dishes Season-opener ‘Mussel Party’ Bistro | 1 to 15 August
Main Deck | Main Lawn 19 August
Thai Food Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 15 August
Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser
Summer Camp with Creative Coding Kids
Summer Camp with Creative Coding Kids
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Real Companhia Velha Vintage Port Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Summer Camp with Creative Coding Kids Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic Youth Keelboat Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
7 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Rowing Youth Summer Camp #4, Day 1 (MI)
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Youth Laser Racing Clinic
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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
ST. JAMES’S PLACE SUNSET SERIES Shelter Cove Wine Fair Summer Camp with 3D Printing Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic Rowing Youth Summer Camp #3, Day 4 (MI)
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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing
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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI)
Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment Course J/80 Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI)
Season-opener Mussel Party at the Main Deck Adult Beginners Sailing Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course J/80 Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme(MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
Adult Beginners Sailing Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI)
Dom Pérignon Black Tie Champagne Dinner and Dance in the Compass Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment Course Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
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Wines and Beer of the Month Languedoc-Roussillon, France Lorgeril Marquis de Pennautier, ‘Terroirs d’Altitude’ Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc IGP 2014 Lorgeril Château de Pennautier, ‘Terroirs d’Altitude’ AOP Cabardès 2013
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Summer Camp with 3D Printing Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Youth Summer Camp #3, Day 3 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
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Kellett Island Wine Fair Summer Camp with 3D Printing Supervised Sailing Session Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Advance Sailing Youth Optimist Racing Clinic Youth Laser Racing Clinic Youth 420 Clinic
Steak Promotion in the Compass Room 1 to 31 August Buffet with selected Thai dishes in the Bistro; and Thai Food Promotion at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 15 August Summer Camp with 3D Printing Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Youth Intro to Laser Youth 420 Clinic Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Youth Summer Camp #3, Day 2 (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)
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Commodore’s Message
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With the 2016-17 sailing season and Committee year behind us, there is no rest as the focus moves to 2017-18 – a year that is going to be a big one for the Club on all fronts. On top of the usual big Club events like the Around the Island Race, China Coast Regatta, and Hong Kong Race Week, together with the regular class sailing, the Club is organising the Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championships, together Commodore Robert Stoneley with the Zhik 29er Worlds. We 會長史東禮 will also be heavily involved in supporting the Volvo Ocean Race stopover. Please don’t wait to be asked if you’d like to help – we will need all hands on deck and as many volunteers as possible. In terms of rowing and paddling, plans are developing to build off the successes of this year. Amongst other things, to attract more overseas crews compete in the Around the Island Race and creating a related global 45km challenge, to enlarge the Harbour Regatta, and to try to figure out how to paddle a dragon boat around Hong Kong Island as a charity fundraiser without it sinking! It will also be the 20 th anniversary of the founding of Royal X Team, when the club’s dragon boat team
gained some new blood and started laying the foundations for the team that just won the Stanley Dragon Boat Championships for the 6th time in 10 years. Finally, on the Club front, I’m really pleased to be able to announce that the Regatta Ball will be coming back in November. With great new facilities like the Main Deck and our integrated kitchen now open and the Kellett Island Development project confined to one side of the club, we are able to hold our signature social event again so I’ve challenged the team to make this bigger and better than ever before. Watch this space for more details in due course… That’s all to come. In the meantime, if you are staying in Hong Kong this summer the popular St. James’s Sunset series continues every Friday night until 18 August. Even if you’re not sailing it’s a great opportunity to leave the office early and have some sundowners while watching the racing from the Main Deck or balcony! I’d also like to encourage those junior members to get involved with our summer rowing program including the four Summer Camps that we are running in both July and August. This is a great time to be on the water so please do get involved. Last but not least, good luck to our Shark sailors that are sailing in Europe this summer, to the paddlers competing in Langkawi and Tahiti, to Club member Kenny Liu who will be representing Hong Kong at the World Rowing Championships, and to everyone else who will be competing overseas through the summer.
雖然 2 016 -17年的帆船 賽 季及會務年度已經 過去，但我們仍未有因此 鬆懈，因為目標經已轉 移到2017-18年，來年將會是本會各項事務上均 盛大的一年。
及會所的西翼，所以我們可以再次舉行這個重點大型社交活動。為確保 活動將會比以前更為有聲有色，我已囑咐整個團隊落力做到最好。更多 有關詳情，請繼續留意此欄。
本會除了依舊舉辦一貫大賽包括：香港環島大賽、中國海岸帆船賽、香 港帆船賽週及 其餘各級帆船賽，我們亦會舉辦樂天帆船亞洲及 大洋洲 錦標賽及 Zhik 29er 世界錦標賽，更全力支持 Volvo 環球帆船賽並成為 其中一個停靠站。我們十分需要各義工在各崗位上幫忙，如有興趣，請 不要猶豫，立即行動登記成為義工。
所有報告暫且完結。與此同時，如果您暑假將會留在香港，請留意由即日 起至8月18日，St. James 黃昏帆船賽將會在逢星期五的黃昏時份舉行， 若你沒有參加比賽，我們亦誠邀您藉此機會早一點下班，來到本會的露台 或 Main Deck，一邊欣賞比賽，一邊享受黃昏日落的美景。
在賽艇及划艇方面，我們將鞏固今年的成功，再作不斷的發展。除此之 外，我們將吸引更多海外選手參加香港環島大賽，希望能成功挑戰全球 的45公里記錄；拓展海岸帆船賽；亦正在研究以划龍舟環島賽作慈善籌 款項目。明年將會是 Royal X Team 創隊20週年，繼本會的龍舟隊不斷 有新成員加入，奠定了隊員實力基礎，成就他們在十年內第六次在赤柱 龍舟錦標賽奪冠。 最後，本人謹代表本會很榮幸地宣佈，周年舞會（Regatta Ball）將於11月 復辦。隨著 Main Deck 和中央廚房等新設施落成，吉列島發展工程只涉
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在此，我亦希望鼓勵更多青少年會員踴躍參加夏令划艇計劃；此計劃包 含四個在七至八月份舉行的夏令營，炎夏十分適合進行水上活動，萬勿 錯過這機會。 最後，祝願以下在暑假期間出戰海外賽的帆船手及划艇手，希望他們都能 取得好成績，當中包括：鯊魚隊在歐洲的比賽、划艇手在浮羅交怡及大溪 地的比賽、會員 Kenny Liu 代表香港出戰世界賽艇錦標賽，以及所有其他 到海外比賽的選手。
General Manager’s Message
General Manager Mark Bovaird
Staying with the theme of rules, the new playroom and gym are proving to be very popular indeed and I would like to take this opportunity to remind members of some key points with regards to these facilities. The playroom is for children aged 7 and below who must be accompanied at all times by a member aged 18 or over. Also in the interest of the enjoyment of the facility by all members, please remember to help your children tidy up after they have finished playing. In the gym, please do remember to place your membership cards in the rack provided, make sure to return equipment to its designated place after use, and wipe down each piece of equipment after you are finished. 總經理布馬克
Turning to the summer ahead, event-wise we are very busy. Right at the start of July we will have the HKSAR Establishment 20 th Anniversary
理事會在五月份的會議上，修定及通過有關各項活動、酒吧、Main Deck、 海事及吸煙的附例（Bye-Laws），敬請各會員留意。新修訂的附例全文， 已上載到本會 網頁的會員專頁，歡 迎 大家登入 查閱；另外，各會員亦可 到接待處或告事板上翻閱標記副本。請各位細閱並熟讀所有更改條款。 新的兒 童 遊 樂室及健 身室非常受歡 迎，在 新修定的守則下，我 想 藉此 機會 提 醒 會員在使 用設 施 時，必 須謹 遵 以下幾 項要點：兒 童 遊 樂室 只 供 七 歲 或 以下之小童使 用，並 必 須由十八 歲 或 以 上 之 成年會員全程 監 護。此外，為保障所有會員使 用新設 施的權益，在使 用設 施後，請協助 小童把 玩具 收 拾並 放回原 處。在健 身室 方面，各會員請緊記把 會員卡 放 置 到 預 設的 架 上；在使 用器 械 設 施 後，必 須 把器 材 放回原 處；此 外 為顧 及個人衛生 及保持 健 身器材之耐用性，請 會員拭 擦和清潔使 用後 的器材。 暑假即將來臨，我們正密鑼緊鼓地準備各項活動。七月份率先在吉列島 舉行的是香港慶回歸20周年煙花匯演晚宴，有關詳情請瀏覽本會網頁、 每週電郵通訊及會所四周的海報。希望能在7月1日（星期六）看見您。
Fireworks Dinner at Kellett Island. Information about this will by now have been advertised online, in the weekly email and on posters at the Clubhouses. We hope to see you on Saturday 1 July. We are also very happy to launch the very first annual Royal Long Brunch with unlimited Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2008 Champagne and Live Jazz. This takes places on Saturday 8 July – more details on this incredibly extravagant and indulgent brunch in this issue. More extravagance follows in the form of the Dom Pérignon Black Tie Champagne Dinner and Dance on Saturday 26 August – see page 39. Also in August is the Real Companhia Velha Vintage Port Wine Dinner on the 10th and the Club is happy to announce it has been appointed the exclusive agent of Royal Oporto Wine Company’s Royal vintage Ports so do please have a word with our Sommelier as they are well worth trying. Fianllly, last year we introduced a special mussels promotion to the Club and it was incredibly popular. This year on 19 August we are launching the mussel promotion with a season-opening event – it’s an incredible deal not to be missed so turn to page 38 for details. If you are going to be out of town for the summer we wish you a fantastic holiday and look forward to welcoming you back upon your return. If you are staying in town there will still be plenty to do at all three clubhouse and we look forward to looking after you as always, and of course don’t forget the Cuban Jazz on a Thursday and DJ on a Friday night on the Main Deck.
週年皇家早午餐即將於7月8日(星期六)隆皇登場，我們真的感到十分高 興；早午餐可無限添飲 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2008 香檳之 餘，更可欣賞拉闊爵士樂即場表演；詳情請參閱本刊。 此外更多精彩活動有，8月26日（星期六）舉行的 Dom Pérignon 香檳黑 領帶舞會晚宴，活動詳情請見第39頁。 來自 Real Companhia Velha Vintage 酒莊的砵酒晚宴將會在8月10日舉 行；同時，我很榮幸宣佈本會被 Royal Oporto Wine Company 選定為 Royal Vintage Ports 的香港獨家代理，這是一款非常值得品嚐的砵酒，歡 迎向我們的侍酒師查詢詳情。 最後，上年廣受好評的青口推廣將會在8月19日重新推出，屆時將有特別 揭幕活動配合 — 這將會是個超值優惠，萬勿錯過！詳情請見第38頁。 如果您暑假將會到外地旅遊，在此我先祝願您有個開心愉快的旅程，同時 亦期待你回來的一天。若然您會留在香港，此段期間本會三個會所將會舉 行不同的活動，以照顧不同會員的需要，敬請留意。別忘記逢星期四及星 期五晚，拉闊古巴爵士樂及DJ依舊會在 Main Deck 演出。
Mark your diaries for 4 November
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The Bridge
Please note that at their May meeting, General Committee approved a series of amendments and additions to the Club’s Bye-Laws in relation to various activities, the Main Bar, Main Deck, Marine, and smoking. The full text of the changes is available on the members’ section of the Club’s website or you can visit Reception for a marked up copy or view them on the Club notice board. Please do familiarise yourself with the changes.
Senior 100 Dinner The Bridge 01 Miss Carolyn Louise Hopkins 02 Mr Keith C Mowser 03 Mr Colin William Smith 04 Mrs Ina E Mueller 05 Commodore Robert Stoneley 06 Mr Li Fook Hing 07 Mr Chan Hung Kwan 08 Mrs Wendy E McTavish 09 Mr Neil Frederick Pryde 10 Mr Peter John Gaiger 11 Dr Franklin W P Li 12 Mrs Chung Yuet King Luna 13 Dr Chiu Chun Bong 14 Dr Leong Che Hung 15 Mr Chan Chi Wing Gaston 16 Dr Lau Kwok Lam Alan 17 Mr Lui Mount Hung Edward 18 Mrs Cynthia Kracht 19 Mr Peter A McTavish
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New Fee Notice At the Electoral General Meeting on 13 June 2017, the following amendments to the entrance and subscription fees, were approved with effect from 1 July 2017:
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$2,640
Ordinary Member (Couple )
$137,700
Ordinary Member (Single)
$91,800
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$45,900
Junior Member
$610
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$165
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$1,100
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Short Term Member (Single)
$1,650
Short Term Member (Couple)
$2,130
Short Term Cadet Member
$250
Rear Commodores The Bridge After June’s EGM, Commodore Robert Stoneley presented Rear Commodore Burgees to Rear Commodore (Sailing) Lucy Sutro and Rear Commodore (Club) Denis Martinet
Sailing event with Youth Outreach interactive instruction on sailing presented by Gordon Liu. We also had Tim Chiu join, a crew member on one of the big boats, who shared his experience of cycling solo for nine months from Hong Kong to Spain. Although not sailing related, the participants clearly related to his very adventurous undertaking. After lunch, participants were divided into 5 groups. The owners of Getafix, Ma Cherie II, Zamzammah, Crystal and Talkinghead kindly each took a group out for the afternoon. Fortunately the skies cleared in the early afternoon to give a spell of sunshine and a fair breeze, and the participants were given lots of opportunities to try their hand at hoisting sails, grinding winches and helming the boats round Shelter Island. In the course of all this, an impromptu pursuit race took place and everyone had a most enjoyable time. n December last year, the Shelter Cove Sub-committee (SCSC) organized an introduction to sailing for Youth Outreach (YO), a charity which helps at-risk young people develop into responsible members of the community and help them rebuild self respect and self confidence. Following
a very successful event, the SCSC held a second event with YO on 9 April. The day dawned humid and misty, blanketing the waters in a light haze and no breeze to clear it. 14 young YO participants and five staff arrived at the Shelter Cove clubhouse in the morning and soon settled in to an
The feedback from YO has again been very positive and we look forward to organising more events with them. Our thanks go to our great staff at Shelter Cove, Gordon Liu, Tim Chiu, the owners and crew of Getafix, Ma Cherie II, Zamzammah, Crystal, Talkinghead and the RHKYC Charity Foundation. JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Spring Regatta W O RD S: N AO MI REBEC C A | PH OTO S: GU Y N O W EL L
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Feature | Spring Regatta he last major event of the 2016-2017 sailing season saw a total of 91 boats turn out for racing on 20 and 21 May. For Race 1, the start line was set off of Hung Hom in a patchy easterly breeze of 6 to 15kts. The J/80s and Sportsboats were the first to set off at 1350hrs, followed by the Etchells, Impalas, Flying Fifteens, Dragons, Ruffian, Pandoras and Big Boats in six minute intervals. All starts got away clean with Race Officer Barry Truhol sending the classes on 2.5 to 3.5 lap courses with distances of approximately 5.71nm to 8.75nm. The courses took the fleet up Victoria Harbour rounding either Shau Kei Wan or Tai Koo Shing, hoisting their kites and sending it down to round E2 or Dock Buoy, tacking up the harbour rounding Shau Kei Wan or Tai Koo Shing for the second time then back down to Dock Buoy with an upwind finish at Gate Buoy. The breeze built throughout the afternoon delivering a steady last run and beat to send the fleet home. Competitors donned wet weather gear for the second day of racing with drizzle and an easterly breeze of 8 to 10kts throughout the harbour. Race Officer Truhol got Race 2 underway at 1100hrs off Hung Hom with the J/80s and Sportsboats setting off first on a 7.42nm easterly course that took them towards Tai Koo Shing. There was a considerable tide running against the wind for the first starting sequence which posed
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a bit of a challenge for the Sportsboats; pushing them over the line so much that a general recall was sounded.
Feature | Spring Regatta
Next to start were the Etchells and Impalas who were sent on 7.5nm course and the Flying Fifteens, Dragons, Ruffian and Pandoras who were sent on a 5.7nm course. The last starts, Big Boat Divisions 2 and 3, joined the J/80s and Sportsboats on their course and finally the Big Boat 1 division were sent on the longest course of 8.75nm. All other starts after the general recall got away cleanly except for one OCS in the Dragons. Throughout the first race the breeze continued to build with average of 10 to 14kts and gusts reaching 19kts. The strongest breeze hit most of the fleet when they were running towards Dock Buoy with broaches and a few spinnaker issues being witnessed on the course. For Race, 3 the final race of the regatta, longer courses were set for all divisions with 120 minute target times. There were a few pile ups as the fleet approached at Dock Buoy and rounded the spreader mark. As the race progressed the breeze died a little but even with the weakening breeze the classes were still able to finish within their projected target times. After racing, competitors congregated on the Main Lawn for the prizegiving with winners taking away engraved glassware and event sparkling wine presented by Gaastra. Results CLASS
Big Boat 1 Big Boat 1 Big Boat 1 Big Boat 2 Big Boat 2 Big Boat 2 Big Boat 3 Big Boat 3 Big Boat 3 Dragon Dragon Dragon Etchells Etchells Etchells Flying Fifteen Flying Fifteen Flying Fifteen Impala Impala Impala J/80 J/80 J/80 Pandora Pandora Pandora Ruffian Ruffian Ruffian Sportsboat Sportsboat Sportsboat
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Ambush Straight Up Kiasu Calamansi Gambit Red Kite 2 XT Baby Beluga Scintilla Zephyr Wudi La Reina King of the Pin Easy Tiger Dream On Kerfuffle Noisy Forefather Forty Forte Impala 1 Taxi Boss Hogg Bumphead Sail la Vie Footloose Panopae Windfall Slostice Bandolero Victory 9 Larrikin R2B2 Merlin Phoenix
Joachim Isler / Andrew Taylor Lam / Tier / Whitehead Herman Wong / Chris Li Rob Keith Mowser Brieuc Lebec Harry Ieong Patrick k Yam Tim Ridley Tam Nguyen Frederic Azemard Yuuzou Fujii Frank van Kempen Marty Kaye Greg Farrell Carlyon Knight-Evans Peter Britten Warwick Simons Burrell / Chan Dennis Chien Bob Yu/Francis Cheung Alan Tse Ernest Wei Henry Wong Leung Yick Nam Tom Ho K W Chair Simon Soo Li Fook Hing Jarl Borthwick Dion Houghton Steve Bourne Victor Kuk / David Ho
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The Club would like to thank its sponsors for their support, including Gaastra, Peroni, Sail-World.com and St. James’s Place. A big thank you also goes to the Club’s army of volunteers, whose efforts ensure a successful and safe event; Race Officer Barry Truhol and his team of Maquel Ballester, Sheila Chan, Agnes Chong, Stephen Davies, Stefan Fischer, Cherry Graham, Raymond Lau, Echo Lee, Adrienne Loeffler, Emmanuel Pitsilis, Elberti Uiterwaal-Postma and Di Williams. Safety Officer Ailsa Angus and her team of Tommy Chan, Martin Frank, Carolyn Lee, James Lewis and Niclas Rydin. Protest Chairmen Karl Grebstad, Keith Mowser, Felix Ng, Tam Nguyen, and their team members Dion Houghton, Arthur Ho, Carlyon Knight-Evans, Dominic Law, Gordon Liu, Elaine Morgan, Catherine Smith and Marc St-Laurent.
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Feature | Spring Regatta First row: Big Boat 1 1st Ambush; Big Boat 2 1st Calamansi; Big Boat 3 1st XT Second row: Big Boat 3 2nd Baby Beluga; Dragon 1st Zephyr; Dragon 2nd Wudi Third row: Etchells 1st King of the Pin; Etchells 2nd Easy Tiger; Etchells 3rd Dream On; Flying15 1st Kerfuffle Fourth row: Impala 1st Impala 1; Impala 2nd Taxi; Impala 3rd Boss Hogg Fifth row: J80 1st Bumphead; J80 2nd Sail La Vie; Pandora 1st Panopae Sixth row: Ruffian 1st Bandolero; Ruffian 2nd Victory 9; Sportsboat 1st R2B2; Sportsboat 2nd Merlin JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Feature | 40th Anniversary San Fernando Race
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16 boats came out for the 40th Anniversary of the 480nm San Fernando Race. Racing started on 12 April 2017 slightly east of Club’s regular Club start line due to a works area in the harbour. The warning signal for racing sounded at 1310hrs in 8 to 10kts of due east breeze. The fleet vied for position on the start line in a 10-minute start sequence with all boats getting away cleanly at 1320hrs.
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until the breeze filled in again and kites were hoisted in Junk Bay.
he left side of the harbour seemed to pay off for the only Philippine entry in the race; Ernesto Echauz’s TP52 Standard Insurance Centennial as well as Hong Kong boats – the Custom Ker 42 Black Baza owned by Steve Manning and Anthony Root and the GTS 43 Mandrake III owned by Fred Kinmonth and Nick Burns allowing them to sneak up the fleet. As the fleet approached Lei Yue Mun, gains and losses were made as the wind dropped to 1 to 2kts and yachts tiptoed along
As the fleet left Hong Kong waters, a strengthening NE monsoon breeze built; with wind strengths from 20 to 25kts and lumpy sea states reported across the fleet. After three hours of racing Standard Insurance Centennial were in the lead position in IRC 0 and Overall, Black Baza was ahead of the IRC 1 fleet, Michael Ashbrook’s Jeanneau 479 Sitka was ahead in IRC Cruising and Tim Bruce’s Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 Diamond Queen was ahead in HKPN. At around 2000hrs Race Management noticed on the Yellowbrick trackers that Steve Ho’s Felci 45 Surfdude seemed to be returning to Hong Kong waters, once they arrived at Shelter cove it was confirmed that they retired due to halyard problems.
As the second day of racing came to an end there were a few small changes in the leader board including Anthony Day’s XC50 Explorer pulling ahead in the IRC Premier Cruising division. Standard Insurance Centennial was still in the lead in IRC 0 however Black Baza had snuck ahead and taken the IRC Overall from her. As the rest of the boats battled it out on the course Scallywag sailed into San Fernando, Philippines at 23:47:17hrs on the 14 April. As she subsequently retired from the Race, Sam Chan’s monohull race record of 49h 55m 12s set in 2001 remains. With the rest of the fleet closing in on San Fernando and the TP52s stuck in a bit of hole and a few of the 40s Black Baza and Ambush
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Feature | 40th Anniversary San Fernando Race
The first boat through the Lei Yue Mun gap and subsequently out of view on the horizon was Hong Kong’s 100’ super maxi Scallywag owned by Seng Huang Lee. Scallywag’s crew no doubt had Sam Chan’s 2001 ULDB Sled, FfreeFire’s race record on their mind of 49h 55m 12s.
After the first night of racing and with the fleet nearing the Philippines, the navigators were no doubt were deciding on the best way to approach the coast and the light wind zone – the two T52s, Sam Chan’s FreeFire were positioned to the north of the rhumb line and Standard Insurance Centennial to the south as well as Black Baza to the north of Joachim Isler and Drew Taylor’s Mills 41 Ambush.
Feature | 40th Anniversary San Fernando Race close on their tails, the next day of racing would see gains and losses as many boats fell victim to holes off the Luzon coast. The TP52’s ended up racing in 28 minutes apart on Friday night with Philippines entry Ernesto Echauz’s TP52 Standard Insurance Centennial coming out on top over Sam Chan’s TP52 FreeFire, arriving at 20:12:16hrs and taking first place in the IRC 0 division. Arriving shortly after the TP52s, the first boat to sail across the line in the IRC 1 and subsequent winner of that division and IRC Overall was Black Baza who crossed the finish line at 21:20:24hrs, followed later by Ambush at 22:08:52hrs. Steve Manning commented on the racing. “The Race was spectacular. We had a great start leaving Hong Kong; we were in the front of the pack through to and past Waglan. Then as predicted the weather got very lumpy. We had a reasonably close reach the first night which was very uncomfortable but everyone held on to their stomachs. We had one of the most beautiful sails we have ever had last night, today and into the finish. Through a bit of the brain trust we managed to miss all
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the major park ups and were able to keep us going all the time with no stops. We’re very happy with the results – how can we not be? Thank you to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club for the huge effort that goes in before hand and for welcoming us as promised with beers for the crew.”
GTS 43 Mandrake III arrived in the early hours of Saturday morning at 06:09:14hrs, with the first boat from the IRC Premier Cruising division close on her heals; San Fernando Race Chairman’s boat Moonblue 2. Moonblue 2 had a difficult park up right before the finish and finally tip toed over the line at 08:32:53hrs.
Winner of the Premier Cruising division Anthony Day’s XC50 Explorer sailed in this afternoon at 13:55:40hrs. Zanzibar arrived on Saturday as well but retired due to lack of breeze. The sole double handed entry in the race Emocean2, Christopher Allan’s Swan 55, arrived at 18:42:12hrs. Christopher Allan was accompanied on board by long time offshore sailor Olivier Decamps. Emocean2 received 4th in the Premier Cruising division. Christopher Allan commented on the racing; “This was our first double handed race. It was a very challenging race to do it double handed in that the South China Sea throws everything at you in three days – calm weather, stormy weather, beautiful sunshine and still air. It was very interesting and we had to be ready for it all. We thought that sleep would be a challenge but it wasn’t really. We managed with the conditions because we prepared for it. When you’re sailing double handed you have to prepare early – you don’t do things at the last
minute, you reef early and sail to plan.” Olivier Decamps added “I would do it again. It was a really good race. There should be a class for double handed. Thank you to the Club for allowing us to do it.” A span of 51hrs separated the first boat to arrive and the last boat on Sunday morning. Michael Lunn’s Azuree 40FC Lion Rock sailed in at 02:18:10hrs, followed by Diamond Queen at 03:02:47hrs who took first in the HKPN division. Sadly Richard Winter’s Moody 46 Soko sailing in the HKPN division retired in the early hours of the morning due to light air. Peter Churchouse, San Fernando Race Chairman, summed up the 40 th edition; “There
were strong winds out of Hong Kong, 20 to 25kts, 2m seas, the usual pattern and absolutely gorgeous sailing and as you get halfway down the track, full moon sailing with the kite up, it was a classic San Fernando (and a classic Rolex China Sea Race for that matter). It’s the conditions we have come to love and expect over the 40 years of sailing in these races, so it fulfilled my expectations to a great extent. Since arriving in San Fernando the hotel has been terrific, great hospitality, the Philippines customs and immigration have been terrific and done exactly what they said they would do and have provided a great service and we should be very thankful for that.”
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Feature | 40th Anniversary San Fernando Race
Moonblue 2 crew member Geoff Hill remarked on the race. “The first night was a bit tougher than the second night when we had 25 to 30kts. It was rough, but Moonblue 2 is a big boat so it was easy... easier than other boats I’ve sailed on. The second night was okay and after that it was fantastic sailing. We slowed down for an hour, then stopped for an hour and half just before the finish – pretty typical I would have to say. It all depends on when you arrive in San Fernando.”
Feature | 40th Anniversary San Fernando Race First row: Race Chairman – Peter Churchouse; Bimblegumbie Bucket – Zanizbar; Spirit of the Event – Soko – Richard Winter; Pia Dolan Memorial Trophy – Double Handed Second row: 1st Place – HKPN – Last Boat to Finish – Diamond Queen – Tim Bruce – Charles Lam; 1st Place – Entry – Emocean2 – Chris Allen and Olivier Decamps Third row: 2nd Place – IRC Premier Cruising – First Time Skipper – First Jeanneau – Sitka – Mike Ashbrook; 3rd Place – IRC IRC Premier Cruising – Explorer – Ant Day Fourth row: 2nd Place – IRC Racing 1 – Premier Cruising – Moonblue 2 – Peter Churchouse; 1st Place – IRC Racing 1 – Black Baza – Steve Manning – Anthony Root Ambush – Joachim Isler – Drew Taylor; 3rd Place – IRC Racing 1 – Mandrake III – Fred Kinmonth – Nick Burns; 4th Place – IRC Racing 1 – Straight Up – Lam – Macaulay – Tier – Whitehead
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The ever popular summer St. James’s Place Sunset Series continues throughout July and up to 18 August. The series is open to all and it’s never too late to join, don’t forget to sign on for each race. The course is usually in front of the Club but there may be variations due to the construction works in the harbour. As usual there will be a ‘crew available board’ for crew to sign up outside the Main Bar and you can always drop by the Sailing Office for assistance in finding a boat. After racing there will be beers and a prizegiving on the Main Lawn. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for getting involved this year and for adding to the quality of the event by providing some amazing prizes for the weekly winners.
Sunshine Series There are just two Saturdays left of the Sunshine Series on 8 and 15 July – a relaxed Saturday afternoon race around fixed marks in the harbour. This is open to all classes with the usual sign-up procedure in the Course Room. Enjoy a great opportunity to get to know the harbour before the more competitive sailing events in the autumn season.
Race Management and Safety Team Volunteers The next season will be a busy time for the club as we are hosting a number of international events this year. Starting early October we will host the IODA Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship, the 29er Nationals 27 to 29 December, Zhik 29er Worlds from 2 to 8 January, Volvo Ocean Race late January / early February and Hong Kong Race Week 20 to 25 February. In order to run these events we rely heavily on large numbers of members and non members who volunteer for either race management duty or the safety teams. You do not have to have any experience for some of the race management duties and we would never throw you into the deep end. Please do not hesitate to contact the sailing office if you would like further information on these events or on the volunteering roles. A full list of events that require volunteers can be found on our website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/events/volunteers2016.aspx?reg=show
RHKYC Offshore Races The Notices of Race have been issued and online registration is now open for the following offshore races: Volvo Hong Kong to Vietnam Race | 18 October 2017 www.hkvietnamrace.com Rolex China Sea Race | 28 March 2018 www.rolexchinasearace.com
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General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jonathan Rankine 2812 0172 MI Centre Manager Patrick Lam 2812 7303 Sailing Instructor Kelvin Lau 2812 7303 Head Racing Coach Rob Partridge 2812 6255 Race Coaches / Bosun – Alex Dyet and Christos Atzemian 2812 6255 http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/SailTraining.aspx sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/RHKYCsharks
RHKYC Lifejackets at Middle Island Members are welcome to borrow sail training lifejackets hung on the racks at Middle Island. If you do wish to use one of these, please remember the following: • Before use please fill out the Hire Chit. Hire charge is $21 per session. • After use please rinse, buckle up and hang on the appropriate rail with just 1 arm strap.
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Youth Summer Programme YOUTH SUMMER COURSES Step 1
PM, 5 days
Step 2
PM, 5 days
Solo
AM, 5 days
Step 3
AM, 5 days
Step 4
AM, 5 days
Beg. HKSF Level 1
AM, 5 days
HKSF Level 2
5 full Days
Go Sailing
5 full Days
HKSF Level 3
3 to 7 Jul 10 to 14 Jul 17 to 21 Jul 24 to 28 Jul
31 to 4 Aug 7 to 11 Aug 14 to 18 Aug 21 to 25 Aug
3 to 6 Jul 10 to 14 Jul 17 to 21 Jul
31 to 4 Aug 7 to 11 Aug 14 to 18 Aug 21 to 25 Aug
5 full days
3 to 7 Jul 10 to 14 Jul
31 Jul to 4 Aug 7 to 11 Aug
Advance Sailing
3 full days
5 to 7 Jul 12 to 14 Jul
2 to 4 Aug 9 to 11 Aug
Intro to Laser
2 full days
3 to 4 Jul 10 to 11 Jul 17 to 18 Jul
31 to 1 Aug 7 to 8 Aug
Optimist Racing Clinic
3 full days
5 to 7 Jul 12 to 14 Jul
2 to 4 Aug 9 to 11 Aug 16 to 18 Aug
Laser Racing Clinic
3 full days
5 to 7 Jul 12 to 14 Jul
19 to 21 Jul 2 to 4 Aug 9 to 11 Aug
Youth 420 Clinics
4 full days
4 to 7 Jul 11 to 14 Jul
1 to 4 Aug 8 to 11 Aug
Youth Keelboat Crew Course
4 full days
Youth Keelboat Skipper
4 full days
10 to 13 Jul 24 to 27 Jul 8 to 11 Aug
Full details and application forms can be found on our website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/YouthSailTraining.aspx Please note that members have booking priority one month before the start of the course.
SA IL T R A INING Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on Instruction or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING
These practical powerboat handling courses are available now. You must already hold the PVOCC.
Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer
8 Jul
Intro to Small Keelboat
Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer
9 Jul
Course 2:
8, 9 Jul
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses (inc. assessment)
Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer 12 Jul (Weekday)
Course 3:
29, 30 Jul
Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer 14 Jul (Weekday)
Course 4:
5, 6 Aug
1 Laser Introduction: Taught in Laser Radial
5 and 29 Jul (2 day)
J/80 Crew Course
Laser Introduction: Taught in Laser Radial
16 and 30 Jul (2 day)
Option PBL2/1
8 and 9 Jul
Option PBL2/2
22 and 23 Jul
Option PBL2/3
5 and 6 Aug
RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB1
2 and 3 Sep
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Half Day Assessment Option PBA1
15 Jul
Option PBA2
29 Jul
Option PBA3
12 Aug
ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES
Spinnaker: Taught in Wayfarer 29 and 30 Jul (2 day) Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer
5 Aug
Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer
6 Aug
Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer
12 Aug
Laser Introduction: Taught in Laser Radial
12 and 13 Aug
NEW! SOCIAL WAYFARER RACE SERIES
This 5 day practical course is taught in our Wayfarer dinghies and follows. Also open to the public.
Held on Sunday afternoons and aimed at adults. Members and non members are welcome. See our website for more details.
HKSF Level 1 and 2
Race Day 9
2 Jul
5, 12, 19, 26 Aug, 2 Sep (Sat)
Race Day 10
9 Jul
Option 4 – 2017
6, 13, 20, 27 Aug, 3 Sep (Sun)
Race Day 11
16 Jul
Option 8 – 2017
13, 14, 21, 22, 23 Jul (weekdays)
Race Day 12
23 Jul
Race Day 13
30 Jul
24, 25 Aug 1,2,3 Sep (weekdays)
Race Day 14
6 Aug
Option 9 – 2017 HKSF Level 3 Course HKSF Level 4 Course
15, 16, 22 Jul
Course C2:
12, 13, 19 Aug
Race Training Course Course:
16, 17 Sep
Platu kipper Course Course S1: Theory 8 Sep (1900hrs to 2100hrs) Practical
9, 10, 23, 24 Sep
J/80 Supervised Sailing
ADULT BEGINNERS
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GMDSS/DSC LONG RANGE RADIO OPERATOR COURSE Course: Future Course TBA (1000hrs to 1830hrs) Exams: Future Course TBA (1830hrs to 2100hrs)
18,19,25,26 Nov and 9 Dec (0900hrs to 1700hrs) 28, 29 Oct and 1, 4, 5 Nov (0900hrs to 1700hrs)
FIRST AID CPR AND AED COURSES Course
Future dates TBC (1830hrs to 2130hrs)
Refresher Future dates TBC (1830hrs to 2130hrs) Refresher course is only available to those who hold a valid NSC Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certificate or one that expires in the same month
HK PLEASURE VESSEL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE COURSE Part A (Master)
4, 5, 7 Jul (1900hrs to 2215hrs)
Part B (Engineer)
12, 13, 14 Jul (1900hrs to 2215hrs)
For further information please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk Sail Training Schedule The new schedule has recently been published online. Please remember that members do get priority on booking until one month before the course starts. In general we require a minimum of four students to be able to confirm a course. JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Top of the Gulf Regatta
Results
W O RD S: G A BRIEL M A | PH OTO S: GU Y N OW EL L
he Top of the Gulf Regatta was held in Ocean Marina, Thailand from 5 to 7 May and the sun was shining on Pattaya whilst the Sharks team was racing over those few days. This year, the Sharks had 14 sailors competing in the regatta which was also the first time that the Club has had such a big Optimist team racing overseas. The regatta was held in advance of the Optimist World Championships and included 79 Optimists with sailors coming from all over the world including Costa Rica, France, and India. The first day was the qualification day which would select the sailors into two different fleets (the top 40 boats would go to Gold Fleet while the rest of the boats would be in Silver Fleet). The Sharks all tried their very best to make it to the Gold Fleet despite the tricky conditions. Some sailors made it to the Gold Fleet while the rest of the sailors were in very top rankings of the Silver Fleet. Our team did amazingly well on the 2nd and 3rd day by not only keeping their places, but also improving race by race. The grand regatta ending ceremony was held on the wide grassland beside Ocean Marina. We had all kinds of food provided by sponsors.
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Everyone had a smile beaming across their faces because of their good results and the fun time had. Thank you to coaches Christos Atzemian and Clement Lam’s full support who helped us through all kinds of difficulties.
Gold 4th 7th 15th 18th 28th 33rd Silver 5th 8th 11th 12th 13th 16th 19th 25th
Duncan Gregor Eloi Defline Thibault Minne Sorcha Whyte Gabriel Ma Will Stork Jack Woolterton Andre Cheung Elodie Yip Bertille Voets Bryant Chan Shaan Mutreja Ines Chiu Gonzalez Vanessa Dubreuil
I would like to thank the organisers of this event for making this event enjoyable and smooth. Congratulations to all sailors who received an award in this event.
Three Peaks Outrigger Canoe Race W O RD S: RYA N W HEL A N | PH OTO S: M O RE CH AO S A ND L ESL E Y H O BB S
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It was an extremely hot day with temperatures reaching 30° and with little swell to use on the water this made for challenging conditions. In keeping with tradition, we had some fun in choosing the Club’s teams names – this time using the names of the men’s Captains’ pets; Owen, Wilson and Montgomery. RHKYC’s Owen (pictured cat) team dominated the race finishing in 3:52.55 which broke the previous course record.
Above: RHKYC Owen; Below from top anticlockwise: Deep Water Bay Race Prep; RHKYC Wilson landing at Shek O; Swimming Sprint Start; Owen
Results RHKYC Owen VRC RHKYC Wilson RHKYC Montgomery South Lantau Paddle Club Va’a Team France
03:52:55 04:13:33 04:28:27 04:42:44 04:46:28 04:59:59
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he Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club held the annual 3 Peaks Outrigger Canoe Race on Sunday 14 May involving six teams of paddlers who had to swim 100m to their canoes and then paddle a total distance of 24km. The race had each canoe paddle Repulse Bay, To Tei Wan and Shek O where two runners from each crew would run Violet Hill, Shek O Peak (Dragons Back) and Tai Tau Chau Pagoda respectively; a total of 12km.
OUTRIGGER CONTACT
ROWING CONTACTS Rowing Manager rowingmanager@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
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Words from the Participating Teams:
RHKYC Wilson
Other crews were entered by Victoria Recreation Club, South Lantau Paddle Club and for the first time an international crew – Va’a Team France who flew in for the race. Given the heat and physical demand of this race, I would like to offer big congratulations to all teams for completing the race. We look forward to hosting next year’s race, in hopefully cooler conditions and with more teams so that we have more battles throughout each section of the race!
For me, three peaks is easily one of the best races on the calendar as it allows for two of my favourite sports; trail running and OC, to be combined into one morning. This the perfect way to sweat out four or so hours over the mountains and across the water. The competition is always fierce, and it usually ends up being a dog fight between first and second place. This year’s race brought hot weather with the clouds clearing after the first race; competitors found themselves fighting both the sun and the other clubs to get across the finish line in as short a time as possible. The transition from swimming to paddling to running then paddling is something that is always difficult to prepare for. Your body is trying to balance and juggle adrenaline with endurance and fatigue. Without a strong, cohesive crew, you’ll be lucky to cross the finish line! Until next time, Yacht Club. Jeremy Burton, VRC It was South Lantau Paddle Club’s honour and privilege to support RHKYC’s 2017 3 Peaks Race. We were keen to support Ryan and make an effort to enter a crew. Even though our decision to sign-up was probably beer-fuelled, we started to train as a crew 3 weeks before with various hikes, trailruns, swims and OC6 paddle sessions. The day’s conditions were unforgiving, especially the flat seas and high temperatures. To say this race is a real challenge would be an understatement, that’s for sure. We can’t tell you how much we enjoyed the race, and our Coaching / Skipper faculties are keen to include this event in to our target races for 2018 and beyond. We would urge any OC paddle-club to sign-up and get involved. This event is sure to grow.
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On behalf of the SLPC 3 Peaks Race Crew. Iain Brymer, South Lantau Paddle Club Va’a Team France Singapore were excited to participate in our very first outing at the RHKYC 3 Peaks Race this year, and it definitely did not disappoint. Sending our development squad over we were a little worried with the lack of hills to train on in Singapore not to mention the bigger waves and swell of Hong Kong Island. But on the day a mix of adrenaline and energy bars saw us through to the end, even after a few wrong turns up Shek O Peak! As a visiting team, we were taken aback by not only the breathtaking views while paddling but also the warmth of the Hong Kong Clubs. In particular our hosts from RHKYC were incredibly welcoming especially Ryan and Nick who taught a few things about post-race celebrations Hong Kong style. When we returned to Singapore, and after RHKYC shared a few great pics from the race, we were really impressed by the surge of interest and questions from our sister clubs here in Singapore. I believe this race is becoming truly international, expect more teams from Singapore next year guys! Hugh Passmore, Va’a Team France
Paddlers of Po Toi: Dragon boat racing with the fishermen Rowing W O RD S: RO B O W EN | PH OTO S: GIA NNI A P RE A
o the uninitiated, dragon boat racing in Hong Kong means corporate teams competing for one day in Stanley in late May or early June. Those with a little more know-how may be aware of more serious races in Deep Water Bay, Lamma Island or Victoria Harbour. However, to get to know the real dragon boat scene you need to add in the secret ingredient, the life and soul of Hong Kong – the fishermen! Every season, the Royal X dragon boat team joins forces with the Bearables fishermen to take part in various fishermen races around Hong Kong, and as a new joiner to the team I was intrigued by the prospect of paddling with these local legends. An early start was required to catch the 0700hrs fishing trawler from Chai Wan down to Po Toi, but it was well worth it for the pleasant early morning cruise past Big Wave Bay and Shek O. Where the fishermen go, their dragon boat goes too – a stylish teak boat clung to the side of the trawler, longer and slightly narrower than our own carbon fibre boats, with room for 24 paddlers.
in the boat while warming up before one race – perhaps a tactic we can look to incorporate into our own race day routine! Once the racing was done we were able to sit back, relax and enjoy a few cans of Knight Special lager with our hosts on the return trip to Chai Wan. A big thank you to our kind and gracious hosts, the Bearables for sharing their home, dragon boat, paddles and food with us and to our coach Lister Woo for giving us access to these special events. Spending a day on a fishing trawler and paddling with the fishermen was a wonderful cultural experience and we look forward to teaming up with our friends again in the near future.
Approaching Po Toi, there were no signs of life until we rounded a corner which revealed a scene like something out of Pirates of the Caribbean – a small fleet of fishing trawlers anchored in a bay, each decorated with large, colourful flags. We had arrived at the Brethren Court of the Hong Kong fishermen! After a few rituals and ceremonies, the races kicked off around midmorning. Our trawler had two crews – a men’s crew made up entirely from the ranks of the fishermen and a mixed crew combining Royal X team members with paddlers from our hosts. Each race was started with a horn followed by cries of “Yat! Yee! Sam!” from the crews as they used the first few strokes to get the heavy wooden boats up and running. The wooden boats may be heavier than we are used to and take a lot of effort to get moving, but once they get going they really glide through the water and can be difficult to slow down after the finish line! Also different is the fishermen’s paddling technique – while we focus on keeping our heads up and rotating the upper body/torso, the fishermen keep their heads down and use a lot of shoulder. After a couple of races for each of our crews it was time for lunch – a buffet of fresh squid, congee, fish balls, chicken wings and barbecued pork, all laid on by our kind hosts and served on the lower deck of the trawler. More races followed in the afternoon and we were even lucky enough to get caught up in the traditional eye-dotting ceremony during which each of the four dragon boats involved received another giant flag. As the day wore on, the sun and the races started to take their toll on our fishing friends and they were spotted enjoying a few cigarettes JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Cheung Chau Fishermen Race W O RD S: LIST ER W O O | PH OTO S: GIA NNI A P RE A
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he Royal X returned to the Cheung Chau race this year with a men’s and a mixed entry, double of what we have entered in previous years. We had just enough paddlers to fill the two crews meaning some of the men had to do nine races in four or five hours! The schedule at this event was packed meaning the crews had to endure several back to back races. We quickly learned that it would not be physically possible to fully compete in both event categories by doing that many back to back races. So with this in mind, after the first two rounds, we made a decision to focus on the mixed team. We came 3rd overall in the final, not bad going up against fishermen’s ‘Lamborghini’ with our ‘Prius’! However, the importance of these types of races is not the results; it’s about embracing the local fishermen culture. This year we have been training the team with a unique standup paddle stroke due to the Cheung Chau race being a ‘freestyle’ race. The progress was less than ideal but one of the paddlers (against the odds) did actually stand in the final which caused shock, surprise and admiration from the race commentator who announced his surprise to see a non-local paddler do this. Fantastic weather and the friendly people confirms the fact that Cheung Chau has always been the best fishermen race that we enter.
Typhoon Advice W O RD S: SIM O N PICKERIN G
is worth noting that nylon line loses strength and abrasion resistance over time. Failure can often occur as a result of the fibres of an old line chafing against themselves rather than against the rail of the boat or fairlead. • Never use chain or low stretch line to connect to the buoy. Shock loads can be very high and it is not uncommon for boats using chain (in the false belief that it is stronger) to have their deck cleats ripped out. Consider using purpose-made ‘shock absorbing’ lines or add on shock absorbers to the mooring lines. If the anchor is on the bow roller, ensure that the mooring lines cannot chafe against it. If it is a problem, remove the anchor. • Check the shackle from the mooring lines to the swivel and that the swivel is in good condition and rotating freely – if in doubt, replace it. • Consider fitting a second set of lines or line as an emergency back up – these should be slacker than the working lines and anchor to an alternative strong point on deck. Never secure a mooring line to the base of a deckstepped mast or to any standard rigging. Consider using the primary winches as anchor points. • Ensure that the helm is securely lashed amidships. • Ensure all hatches and lockers are securely dogged down and that there is no loose gear on deck (Liferafts, EPIRBS, horseshoe rings, danbuoys etc). • Ensure that the cockpit drains are clear and auto bilge pump (if fitted) is working. Heavy rain has sunk more than one boat. • Remember that whilst we try to keep the sampans running for as long as possible, the sampan service may be curtailed in the event of severe weather. • Keep an eye on the weather and make your preparations early. It is no fun trying to get a roller furler off the boat in 40Kts! The following links are recommended for updated information on the movement of tropical storms. http://www.typhoon2000.com http://www.hko.gov.hk/informtc/informtc.htm If in doubt, please contact the Marine Office of the RHKYC for assistance.
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The typhoon season is now upon us and we have just experienced the first Signal 8 for the year for a ‘named storm’. I followed this storm closely as it sprung up almost out of nowhere while I was providing shore support for two yachts that were at sea on delivery between Hong Kong and Subic Bay. One of these yachts was experiencing NE 50 knots with 10m waves when the models showed NE 30 knots with 3.5m waves. They survived to tell the tale and I learnt that I am not a weather expert. Therefore as the storm approached Hong Kong even though still only listed as a Tropical Storm we started to prepare for a Signal 8 Typhoon tying down all the yachts in the boatyard and on the hard standing. At all our facilities we noticed that virtually no vessel owners personally made any effort to take necessary and suitable precautions to protect their vessel and vessels moored adjacently against damage by storm and typhoon. Perhaps the use of online computer modeling has falsely turned us all into weather experts and we have developed a false sense of security because we consider the information as accurate? I repeat parts of a June 2007 Ahoy article detailing simple measures that owners of vessels on moorings should consider when a storm is approaching. • Make sure that your pleasure vessel licence is up to date – an expired licence would automatically invalidate your insurance. Check your insurance policy with reference to any special terms for “named wind storms” and that your mooring location is included in the policy. • Ensure roller furling headsails, mainsails, boat covers, biminis and canvas are removed and stowed below decks. Insurance is unlikely to cover damage to canvas if left on deck. Also the additional windage can seriously affect the loads on the mooring. • Check mooring lines for chafe / UV damage and replace if at all concerned. Fit chafe protection where the lines cross over the deck or through chocks. It
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BOATS
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SAILMAKERS
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PROPERTY
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APA OUTDOOR SHOP 16A Gee Chang Hong Centre 65 Wong Chuk Hang Road Hong Kong T: 3153 4091 customer@apaoutdoorshop.com Online store: www.apaoutdoorshop.com YOUR LEADING ADVENTURE AND WATER SPORTS STORE IN HONG KONG
AON HONG KONG LIMITED 28/F Tower 1, Times Square 1 Matheson Street Causeway Bay Hong Kong Contact: Tommy Ho Yacht Insurance Specialist Yacht Department T: 2862 4241 F: 2243 8861 tommy.ho@aon.com www.aon.com.hk
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REACHING THE BOATING COMMUNITY IN HONG KONG? ...then Ahoy! should be your choice. If you are interested please email ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or contact the PR Department on 2239 0307 or 2239 0312
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The M4 team also had a good start to the playoffs, beating Wako 4-1. Next they will take on Jaws, who we have had some tough battles with over the past four seasons to see who gets to take on the USRC in the final. Having just missed the cuts for play-offs, the Main League Div 15 team organised an informal handicap tournament to mark the close of their season. A last minute adjustment to the handicaps by Max Von Poelnitz made for some great competition, but also his own
SQUASH CONTACT squash@rhkyc.org.hk
Other Sports
Winter League The playoffs have begun and both of our Masters teams are involved. Finishing top, the Masters 1 team made short work of the HKCC M1 team in the first week of the finals. Winning 4-0 they now go though straight through to the final where they will play the winner of HKCC and the in-form Hong Kong Club.
Div 15 End of Season Gathering
early elimination. Of the seven players, Nike Soderberg, Roger Dunn, Yannick Kennel and Adrian Pierse faced off in the semi-final. There was a controversial group decision to increase Nike’s handicap just before the final match. This lead to a heated final match against Yannick. Despite the ‘double handicap,’ Nike managed to persevere in a narrow five set final – the second time this season Yannick has come out on the wrong end of a handicap final. The tournament was followed by a bit of F&B and good conversation in the Bistro.
Box League In Box A Paul Denham returned to go undefeated and finish top with 15 points. Andrew Sullivan was second with 8. The B in Box B this month stood for the Bermuda Triangle. Whatever matches were played seem to have disappeared from the face of the earth. Box C was hotly contested, with Roger Dunn coming out on top with 15 points. Angelo Iannazzo was a close second with 13.
Kellett Golf Society W O RD S: CHRIS LI
Kellett Golf Society at Deep Water Bay, 25 May 2017
Hey Lonny, “Don’t leave any meat on the bone!”
fter two months and with Captain Patrick still on vacation, the KGS needed an outing! With the help of Circle Chair from PR & Communications Department, we scheduled a game at the Hong Kong Golf Club. This time we tried something new…or something “old”…the Deep Water Bay golf course located at Hong Kong Island south. It is the oldest golf club in Hong Kong having opened back in 1898. Though many of you may have paseds by this “small”golf course thousands of times, for a few of us this is the first time to play there. The weather forecast was disappointing for the start but the day turned out great with sunny periods. It was a bit different to golf at Deep Water Bay; it’s a walking course – only three players can join together in one flight, most holes were par 3s with only one par 4 to complete nine holes. We needed to play two rounds of 9 to finish 18. Fairways are relatively flat, greens were small, fast and steep, and we often ended with 3 putts or more. Regardless of my awful score, I enjoyed very much the landscape and view here, not to mention the club house restaurant was also superb. The day ended early with plenty of time to spare, I decided to go back to work... for my next game. JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Events | Promotions
HKSAR Establishment 20th Anniversary Fireworks Dinner Kellett Island | Saturday 1 July
Celebrating the 20 th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a breathtaking fireworks display will light up the Hong Kong skyline over the beautiful Victoria Harbour. Come and gather at Kellett Island for a classy set dinner in the Compass Room or a fireworks buffet dinner at the Bistro, Main Deck and Main Lawn for the festive atmosphere. This year the newly opened Main Deck and Main Lawn will feature the same great family buffet for you to enjoy this fantastic night. Snacks and drinks will be available as well at the turning circle. Details have been posted on the Club website, included in the weekly email and displayed on posters at all three Clubhouses. Special offer: A special 1997 Royal Port bottle – Real Companhia Vehlha Vintage Port 1997 is available for takeaway on 1 July by pre-order at $997 as a special gift item for this special day. Compass Room Set Dinner Bistro | Main Deck | Main Lawn Buffet Dinner
$528 / adult and $358 / child $428 / adult and $298 / child
For reservations and pre-orders, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.
SET DINNER MENU Mille-feuille of Suckling Pig Crackling and Layers of Duck Liver Pâté ❧ ❧ ❧ Seafood Bouillabaisse ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Blue Cod Fillet, Sautéed Prawns and Olives, Newburgh Shellfish Sauce or Slow-cooked US Prime Rib Eye Steak, Braised Wild Mushroom and Parsnip, Light Black Peppercorn Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Royal Cheese Platter Real Companhia Vehlha Vintage Port 1997 ❧❧❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea
Royal Long Brunch with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2008 and Live Jazz Quartet Compass Room | Saturday 8 July The very first annual Royal Long Brunch in the Compass Room starting from 1100hrs and going all the way up to 1600hrs promises a perfectly decadent start of the summer holidays. Caviar and Vodka with Gold Leaves, a highly exclusive Seafood Mountain including Freshly-shucked Oysters, Lobster and Seafood Platters, Assorted Sashimi, Pan-fried Hokkaido Scallops... Hot appetisers and main courses are cooked to order and served as many as you wish, including but not limited to below selections: v v v v
Stir-fried Dungeness Crab with Ginger and Spring Onion Pan-fried Sustainable Dover Sole Fillets, Cajun Razor Clams Char-grilled Kagoshima Sirloin, Wild Mushroom Sauce Stir-fried Langoustine with Basil, White Asparagus
Unlimited Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2008 is served with Janaia Live Jazz Quartet. Join this ultimate brunch to sail into the summer now! $1,488 per member and $1,588 per non-member. For reservation, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.
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Real Companhia Velha Vintage Port Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 10 August
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Founded in 1756 by a Royal Charter of King José I, King of Portugal, under the auspices of his Prime Minister the Marquis of Pombal, the Real Companhia Velha, also known as Royal Oporto Wine Company, is the oldest port wine company of Portugal. Located in Vila Nova de Gaia facing Porto, the cellars’ proximity to the sea, offers the natural climatic conditions that are essential for the ageing process of this sublime nectar, valued for the aged colour and velvety texture on the palate, result of a natural ‘oxidation’ development: the mysterious process of breathing through the pores of the oak. With wide selections of Port Tawny wines – aged in noble oak barrels – as well as Vintage Port, and its 261 years of uninterrupted activity, Real Companhia Velha has developed a worldwide reputation for its distinguished wines. The importance of this Ex-Majestic Company is also reflected by the valuable services to the community with influence in the regulation, production and trade of Port Wine, make the Company’s history an important part of the history of Port Wine as well. The club has made a majestic agreement with the Royal Oporto Wine Company to be the exclusive selling agent of its Royal Port vintages. Have a quiet talk with Dickey, our Sommelier about this unique possibility. ‘Collectors’ items available here at RHKYC include Real Companhia Velha Royal Oporto Colheita Port 1976, 1980 and 2000; and Real Companhia Velha Royal Oporto Vintage Port 1938, 1962, 1967 and 1970 exclusively.
PRE-DINNER TASTING Real Companhia Velha Royal Oporto Rosé Port MENU AND WINES Seared Tuna Fillets, Grey Shrimps and Butter Lettuce, Marie Rosé Sauce Real Companhia Velha Royal Oporto Rosé Port ❧
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Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price Only $798 per person Speaker Ms Dora Martins, Brand Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Season-opener ‘Mussel Party’ Main Deck | Main Lawn | 19 August | 1800hrs to 2100hrs
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Celebrating the USA’s Independence Day! To mark this special occasion on 4 July, several menu and dishes are available for celebration with family and friends.
Independence Day Lunch and Dinner Menu Compass Room | 4 July Maryland Crab Cakes, Asparagus and Endive Salad, Tangy Tartar Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ U.S Manila Clam Chowder ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled US Black Cod Fillets with Hazelnut Crust, Green Vegetables or Surf and Turf – Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Boston Lobster, Newburg Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ New York Chocolate Cheese Cake, Strawberry Coulis
It is mussel time again and after last year’s very incredibly successful introduction of mussels to the Club, we mark the official season-opener with an unlimited Mussels, Rosé and White Wine party. Gather your family and friends to enjoy unlimited Dutch Mussels, French Fries, Salad and Sauces. Strolling entertainment will cheer up the festivities. Pairing with Anna’s Secret Rosato 2015 and Auramaris 2014 – Maremma Toscana DOC, Val Di Toro, Italy! An incredible offer at only $98 per person. Limited seats available and act fast! For reservation, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk. Each membership account allow a maximum of 11 guests.
American Beef Steak Bistro | Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 2 to 14 July v Rib Eye v Tenderloin v Sirloin
All items serve with Deep-fried Onion Rings and Steak Fries.
Steak Promotion Compass Room | 2 July to 31 August Char-grilled US Grass-fed Prime Beef (24-day Dry-aged) v Rib Eye Steak 250 grams v Striploin 250 grams Char-grilled US Angus Beef v Porter House 400 grams
Char-grilled Japanese Wagyu Beef v A4 Gunma Wagyu Beef 250 grams
Char-grilled Korean Beef v Hanwoo Beef 250 grams Your Choice of Sauces Béarnaise Sauce, Black Peppercorn Sauce, Port Jus,Cèpe Mushroom Sauce
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Assorted Skewers with Bubbles and Craft Beer Main Deck | Saturdays in July Join us on Saturdays with family, friends, and enjoy laughter, fun, bubbles and craft beer at the newly open Main Deck with the stunning view of the harbour. Chef-recommendeded grills with bubbles and the local craft – Young Master will be available. No booking is required.
Dom Pérignon Black Tie Champagne Dinner and Dance Compass Room | Saturday 26 August
PRE-DINNER TASTING Dom Pérignon 2006 MENU AND WINES Fresh Blue Crabmeat, Sliced Abalone, Apple and Pear Salsa Dom Pérignon 2006 ❧ ❧ ❧
The off-sailing season gets better and better with yet another new annual event in August. We bring you the classiest of our Champagne wine dinners with live dinner dance entertainment so you can dancethe night away. Dom Pérignon is a brand of vintage Champagne produced by the Champagne house Moët & Chandon, and serves as that house’s prestige Champagne. The brand was named after a Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine. “Come quickly! I am drinking the stars,” were cellar master Pérignon’s supposed words when he first sipped the effervescent elixir we now know as champagne. Contrary to popular myth, he did not discover the Champagne method for making sparkling wines, but for white wine, yet, he established the principles of modern Champagne making that are still in use today.
Slow-cooked Australian Ocean Trout Fillets, Ginger Prawns, Fennel and Cucumber Compote Dom Pérignon 2005 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled US Prime Rib Eye Steak, Sautéed Lobster, Natural Jus Dom Pérignon Rosé 2004 Dom Pérignon P2 ❧ ❧ ❧ Strawberry Tart with Mint and Chocolate Ice Cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea
Enjoy this first memorable black tie Champagne dinner with the prestige of Dom Pérignon vintage Champagne along with the elegant Janaia’s All Star Band.
Ladies Night Out Main Lawn | Saturday 15 July Join the party with your girlfriends from 1830hrs to 2230hrs. For an incredible price of only $338 per person, you will have two special cocktails (Pink Lady, Mango Margarita), an exquisite and elegant buffet with amazing desserts (Strawberry Chocolate Dip, Raspberry Cream Puff, Mango Pudding, Red Wine Jelly, Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted Mini Cupcake, Mini Cheese Cake & Macaroon…), listen to a talk on pearl knowledge and two DIY projects including making jewelry! Take home your creations along with a pink long-stemmed rose and a small packet of cosmetics. For reservations please phone 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk. JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $1,788 per member and $1,988 per non-member Speaker Mr Guillaume Cibin, Brand Manager Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
Wine of the Month JULY
Mendoza, Argentina
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Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay 2015 The nose reveals toasted notes of coconut and hazelnut in harmony with aromas of yellow fruits as peach and papaya. Finds perfect balance between wood and acidity. Wine of great amplitude and vivacity. Toasted and smoked notes stand out. [Suggested food paring: white meats with spicy sauces and traditional dishes such as humita and empanada]
Buffet with selected Thai dishes Bistro | 1 to 15 August Our chefs has prepared daily lunch buffet and dinner buffet from Fridays to Sundays in the Bistro with Thai dishes, featuring Thai Calamari Salad, Thai Papaya Salad, Shrimp Cake, Roast Pork Neck, Thai Fried Rice with Seafood and Pineapple and Mango Sticky Rice. Visit the New Bistro to check it out and enjoy the new terrace!
Thai Food Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 1 to 15 August Thai Pomelo Salad, Light Spicy Dressing
泰式柚子沙律、淡辣沙律汁
Pork Neck Salad, Thai Herb Spicy Dressing
豬頸肉沙律、泰式香草汁
Phad Thai
泰式炒金邊粉
Thai Red Curry with Roast Duck, Steamed Rice 紅咖喱燒鴨、白飯
Team Building Packages Middle Island is the ideal location for your next offsite team building day. We can organise a variety of packages to suit your needs inclusive of refreshments, lunch, standard meeting / conference equipment at only $680 per person. Add to that a sailing module (introduction to boat, safety and technical briefing, initial sail with full instruction – basic manoeuvres, familiarisation with systems and boat handling procedures at $2,280 per person), and/or a rowing segment (briefing on rowing equipment, safety, provide rowing supervision, ergo training and at $1,680 per person). We also have a Big Team Day Out Package with specialised team building activities at $2,280 per person. Call the Banquet Office on 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327, or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk for bookings and enquiries.
Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Sweet and silky attack. Broad in the mouth with soft texture. Its ripe tannins and elegant roundness converge in a precise finish. [Suggested food paring: beef dishes, rump steak, grilled figs salad, goat’s cheese] Available in all F&B outlets at $328 per bottle. AUGUST
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Lorgeril Marquis de Pennautier, ‘Terroirs d’Altitude’ Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc IGP 2014 Yellow, golden colour. Powerful aromas, including hints of pineapple, vanilla and fresh exotic fruit. Fresh and well-balanced. [Suggested food paring: white meats, poultry, fish in sauce, ‘foie gras’ as an aperitif.] Lorgeril Château de Pennautier, ‘Terroirs d’Altitude’ AOP Cabardès 2013 Deep garnet-red colour. Characterised by the power and harmony of the aromas: blackcurrant and blackberry combined with spices, mint and chocolate. Rich and full-bodied in mouth, refined, dense tannins. Aging in oak gives more complexity and elegant tannins with discreet touch. Lasting flavours of cocoa and blackcurrant. [Suggested food paring: duck breast, roast meat, cheese] Available in all F&B outlets at $318 per bottle.
Monthly Wine Fairs JULY
Kellett Island, Wednesday 5 July, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 7 July, 1930hrs to 2130hrs AUGUST
Kellett Island, Wednesday 2 August, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 4 August, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
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CLASS SECRETARIES
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 Jacco Klip 2239 0338 Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller 2239 0342 Member Events & Communications Manager Jody Hui 2239 0312 Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Antony Phillips 2239 0353 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Simon Pickering 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 Assistant Manager | Sailing and Promotion Naomi Walgren 2239 0391 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Assistant Manager | Race Management Brenda Davies 2239 0362 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 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
ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB
Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR Kellett Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399 Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202 Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744
www.rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/rhkyc www.facebook.com/rhkycrowingsection www.facebook.com/rhkycevents www.facebook/rhkycsharks www.facebook.com/rhkycmatchracing www.twitter.com/rhkyc
Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Michael J Bennett Mr Anthony K B Cheng Mr Chu Wai Man Mr Derek G Hinden Mr Romain T N Le Chevallier Mrs Mami Marsden Ms Sally Y N So Miss Tam Heng Mr & Mrs Nicholas S Fox Mr & Mrs Simon S M Lam Mr & Mrs Edward S Surek Mr & Mrs Tam Wing Chit Ms Leanne Wong & Mr Ho Ka Keung CHANGE FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY MEMBERS Miss Thien Vee Vian JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr James M Dagge Mr David H Foster Mr William J N Gardner Miss Kerry W Y Lo SHORT TERM MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Kevin D Crandall Mr Adam J Wright
CADET MEMBERS SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Owen L Jacobsen Russell L Jacobsen CADET MEMBERS Annabel E M Fox William D S Fox Marisa C T Ho Roger K S Ho Marty H Y Lam Lam Wing Tung Tenzing M Oliver Toddlatta M Oliver Matthew Wilcox Blot CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Timothy P Oliver FWD Group Management Holdings Ltd Group Chief Commercial Officer Mr & Mrs Mark A Wiseman Goldman Sachs (Asia) Finance Executive Director Mr & Mrs Yao CJ Quanhao Kenstand Investments Ltd Director
FULL MEMBERS Mr Dion T Houghton
INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Jay B C Lee
Club Lines
Sailing Secretary David Norton sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat Maiyo Hood cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Dominick Hardoon dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Ken Wong dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Scotia Ryer etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen Carlyon Knight-Evans flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Fraser Boyd j80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Christina Cully ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Dion Houghton sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class Jono Rankine/Rob Patridge ysc@rhkyc.org.hk
ABSENT MEMBERS Miss Rebecca M Dempster Mr Andrew N Strachan Ms Gillian Taylor Mr Owen L G Turnbull Miss Caroline Basham & Mr Marcus Bowen Mr & Mrs Christopher Binge Mr & Mrs Henry T Hirst Mr & Mrs Michael J Kelly Mr & Mrs David J Strine Mr & Mrs Andrew J Watt Mr & Mrs Robin K S Wong James S Moore Grace R C Nutman RESIGNATION Mr Jonathan Lamm Mr Shoji Takao Mr Peter E Wong Mr & Mrs Robin S Howes Mr & Mrs Peng Shih Wei Mrs Chi Ping Shearman Darren L Chan Tabitha Hunt Tanja Lange Ting Tsun Wang
Obituary Peter Fulton Arbon – 27 February 1947 to 4 April 2017 Peter very sadly passed in Brisbane Australia after a typically courageous 8 month fight with cancer. Longtime RHKYC big boat sailor – later notorious Hobie club skipper and Kellett Golf Society Founder- Member and long-serving, doubtless Best-Captain-Ever, ‘Pedro’ quietly crossed the bar during the First Watch on 4 April. He will be remembered for his determination, engineering, sailing and golf skills and especially his sly sense-ofhumour. His late-night stamina in the various post-race dives and 19th holes so very many of us shared with him were legendary. Survived by wife Lolita and daughters Felicia and Natasha. Condolences to gatchalianlolita@yahoo.com. Full Obituary at iandubin/wordpress.
Michael Gurdon Palin – Michael passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11 May 2017 in the New Forest, UK. Dearly loved husband of Libby and devoted father of Olivia and Amanda. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends in the UK, in Hong Kong and around the world. Service of Thanksgiving at All Saints Parish Church, Milford on Sea, on Thursday, 25 May at 1430hrs, following a private cremation earlier in the day.
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Presentation of 15 years’ Long Service Awards (L to R): Eric Chau, Paul Fong, Poon Kai Sing and Carton Lam
Annual Staff Party
Yam Yu Kwan received his 20 years’ Long Service Award
Presentation of 25 years’ Long Service Awards (L to R): Emily Wong and Benny Lai
A big thank you to the Past Commodores, members and companies listed below for their kind donation of prizes to the Club’s Annual Staff Party held on 16 May. Their generosity is very much appreciated by all our staff.
Heads of Departments’ Toast
Singing Performers
Staff Activities Committee
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS A & W FOOD SERV LTD A&L (ASIA) INTERNATIONAL LTD AMBROSE LO ANGLISS HONG KONG FOOD SERVICE LTD AQUA GREEN LIMITED ASC FINE WINES (HK) TRADING CORPORATION LTD | JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! ASIA PACIFIC SOFT LTD
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Table Tennis winners Men Team (L to R) Toby Cheng (1st runner-up), Tang Chiu Tong (Champion), Sam Kwok (2nd runner-up)
Table Tennis winners Ladies Team (L to R) Ellen Leung (1st runner-up), Angela Lam (Champion), Dilys Wong (2nd runner-up)
Rope Skipping winners Men Team (L to R) Ray Luk (1st runner-up), Rope Skipping winners Ladies Team (L to R) Dilys Wong (1st Rob Partridge (Champion), Antony Phillips (2nd runner-up) runner-up), Naomi Walgren (Champion), Eva Ng (2nd runner-up)
Best Video Award to Emily Wong
JEPSEN DESIGNS JOACHIM ISLER KERRY WINES LTD KING RISE (ASIA) LTD LA BAGUETTE LIMITED LA ROSE NOIRE LTD LINEA GASTRONOMICA ASIA-PACIFIC LTD LINTON PACIFIC LTD LIQUID ASSETS LTD LOONG SANG CONSULTANTS LTD
LOWELL CHANG LUCULLUS FOOD & WINES CO LTD MAN CO MANSION ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING CO LTD MOET HENNESSY DIAGEO HK LTD MULTISOFT LIMITED MUSIC-ON-DEMAND LTD NATHAN FINE WINES LIMITED NEW CHINA LAUNDRY LIMITED NEW DRAGON DRAINAGE SERVICE COMPANY LTD
Best Singer Award to Qiu Haishan
Chinese Braille Chess winners (L to R) Arthur Ho (1st runner-up), Alan Sung (Champion), Crystal Ng (2nd runner-up)
Commodore Award to Alex Lam
Best Performance on Stage Award to Lee Kwan Hong / Dorothy Wong / Serene Ip
NEWTON MARINE PRODUCTS CO. LTD NG YIU KEE OCEAN GIANT LTD OCEAN PRIME CO LTD ORIENTAL LANDSCAPES LTD PERNOD RICARD ASIA DUTY FREE LIMITED PIERCEY MARINE LTD PING SHAN FOODS CO LTD PONTI TRADING LTD PROMINENT ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
SENLY INTERNATIONAL (HONG KONG) LTD SIMON SOO SINO SHINE ENGINEERING CO LTD SONIC MARINE ENGINEERING LTD SONIK INTERIOR CONTRACTING CO LTD STABLE TRADING LTD STONEGATE PRINTING PRESS COMPANY STORM FORCE MARINE LTD SUN WAH MARINE PRODUCTS (HK) CO LTD TAI WAN CO
Grand Prize Winner – Dorothy Wong
TEXAS FOOD SUPPLIES LTD THE CONTRACTS GROUP LIMITED THE PACIFIC CIGAR CO LTD TOPSY TRADING CO LTD TUNG SHING OIL DEALER CO LTD WAH CHEONG TRADING (HK) CO LTD WAYLUNG WASTE SERVICES LTD WILSON INTL FROZEN FOOD (HK) LTD WORLDWIDE SEAFOOD LTD JUL/AUG 2017 AHOY! |
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Mahjong winners (L to R) Zoe Wong (2nd runner-up), Alan Sung (Champion), Francis Kwok (1st runner-up), Leo Au-Yeung (3rd runner-up)
New Members Cocktail Party – May Club Lines 44
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Offers are valid till 31Aug2017. | *This offer is only applicable to the first two guests per cabin. | Offers are not applicable to V714 and M732B.
10 Iberian Days Adventure (Q733 , Q735)
8 Norwegian Days Fjords (M731)
12 The Canary Islands Days ( Q732 , Q734†^, Q737^, V729 )
Southampton | La Coruna | Seville | Malaga | Gibraltar | Lisbon | Southampton
Hamburg | Bergen | Alesund | Innvikfjorden | Nordfjord | Olden | Aurlandsfjorden | Flam | Sognefjord | Stavanger | Hamburg
Southampton | Madeira | La Palma | Gran Canaria | Tenerife | La Coruna | Southampton
More choice Iberian Highlights (V725) 9days | 4Nov2017 | Queen Victoria
2017 6, 28Nov
HKD15,613up
2017 21Aug
HKD18,197up
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The Canary Islands and Festival of Flowers (V714) 14days | 8Jun2017 | Queen Victoria
2017 25 Oct | 16 Nov | 11, 17Dec
HKD18,671up
†Lanzarote replaces Tenerife ^Lisbon replaces La Coruna # Lanzarote replaces Gran Canaria
More select 2017 Transatlantic & Europe sailings can enjoy the offer! Call us now!
Special Event Voyages Transatlantic Fashion Week 2017
Queen Mary 2, 7 nights, 31 Aug - 7 Sep 2017, M732B Southampton to New York Fare from
HKD12,411
Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week returns in 2017 aboard its luxury flagship Queen Mary2 after her grand remastered. Revel in the glamour and unforgettable special occasions as you sail across the Atlantic from Southampton for the start of New York Fashion Week. This year’s voyage features fashion designer Julien Macdonald OBE, and will welcome back fashion experts Colin McDowell MBE and Gail Sacklo OBE.
Julien McDonald OBE
Q732, Q733, Q734, V729: Inside (GB) upgrades to Balcony (BF); M731: Inside (IA) upgrades to Sheltered Balcony (BY); Q735, Q737: Inside (IA) upgrades to Partially Obstructed Balcony (CB)
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