July | August 2022
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Spring Regatta sponsored by HSBC Expat One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase | Ladies Helm | St. James’s Place 6th Harbour Regatta
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Contents
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THE BRIDGE 4 6 7 8 9
Calendar – July Calendar – August Commodore’s Message General Manager’s Message EGM 2022
FEATURES
ROWING
CLUB LINES
10 Spring Regatta 2022 sponsored by HSBC Expat 16 One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase 20 Ladies Helm
29 VRC Race Series: the long-awaited season kicks off 30 St. James’s Place 6th Harbour Regatta 32 Dragon Boat Introduction Course
45 Club Directory 45 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements 47 News Members Cocktail Party
SAILING 26 China’s Sailing Star – Guo Chuan（郭川） 28 New Optimist Coach – Petra Plenkovic
MARINE
KIDS ONLY 48 A Creative, Magical Summer at the Club
33 Marine | Boatyard 34 Ship Shop 36 Classified Page
IMAGE: RHKYC / GUY NOWELL
EVENTS | PROMOTIONS 37 F&B Food Promotions 38 Wine Page Spring Regatta 2022 sponsored by HSBC Expat
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Vice Patrons Jimmy , Bob Wilson and Lowell Chang; Commodore Lucy Sutro; Vice Commodore Adrian Pang; Rear Commodore Sailing David Norton; Rear Commodore Club TBA; Honorary Secretary Bo Lee; Honorary Treasurer Joseph Chu; Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 45. Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at prdept@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to prdept@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.
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St. James’s Place Sunset Series
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Rosé Promotion at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 – 31 July Junior Sailing – Step 2, 3 and Opti Racing Clinic Youth Sailing – Level 1 Youth Racing Clinic
Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2
Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2
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SUNSET SERIES
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 2, Go Sailing
Kellett Island Wine Fair Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 2, Go Sailing
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 2, Go Sailing
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Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 3, Youth Racing Clinc
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 3, Youth Racing Clinc
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 3, Youth Racing Clinc
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 3, Youth Racing Clinc R&PS Sunset Series #1
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 3, Youth Racing Clinc
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Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 2, Go Sailing
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo and Opti Racing Clinic Youth Sailing – Level 2, Youth Adventure Week
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo and Opti Racing Clinic Youth Sailing – Level 2, Youth Adventure Week
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo and Opti Racing Clinic Youth Sailing – Level 2, Youth Adventure Week
Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner in Compass Room Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo and Opti Racing Clinic Youth Sailing – Level 2, Youth Adventure Week
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Junior Sailing – Step 2, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing
Junior Sailing – Step 2, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing
Junior Sailing – Step 2, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing
Junior Sailing – Step 2, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing R&PS Sunset Series #2
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Shelter Cove Wine Fair Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 2, Go Sailing
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Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RHKYC x HKCRA 25A Coastal Rowing Championships
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SUNSET SERIES Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo and Opti Racing Clinic Youth Sailing – Level 2, Youth Adventure Week
9 Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills HKSAR 25th anniversary dragon boat in city
16 Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2
22 SUNSET SERIES Global Wine Fair in Regatta Room and Rooftop Junior Sailing – Step 2, 3, Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing
Surf and Turf Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove
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Rosé Promotion
Wines of the Month Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019, Margaret River, Western Australia Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot 2017, Margaret River, Western Australia
Middle Island and Shelter Cove
Friday 1 July to Wednesday 31 August
3 Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills
10 RHKYC 25 TH ANNIVERSARY RACE Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills HKSAR 25th anniversary Outrigger Canoe Sprints
17 Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2
24 Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills
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The Bridge
Autumn Regatta
Annual Mussel Party
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Regatta Room, Rooftop, Main Deck and Main Lawn | Saturday 20 August
SUNSET SERIES
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 Youth Sailing – Level 2, 3
Kellett Island Wine Fair Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 Youth Sailing – Level 2, 3
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 Youth Sailing – Level 2, 3
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Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3 Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing and Youth Adventure Week
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3 Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing and Youth Adventure Week
End of Summer Pool Party at Poolside and Pool Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3 Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing and Youth Adventure Week
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3 Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing and Youth Adventure Week R&PS Sunset Series #3
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 3 Solo and WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Sailing and Youth Adventure Week
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Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 2
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 2
Kamoshibito Kuheiji 釀人九平次 and Tenryo 天領 Sake Dinner in Compass Room Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 2,
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 2
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Rosé Promotion at Middle Island and Shelter Cove Surf and Turf Promotion at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 31 August Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 Youth Sailing – Level 2, 3
Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Saing
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Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Saing
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Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Saing
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Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 4, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, Go Saing R&PS Sunset Series #4
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Shelter Cove Wine Fair French Riviera Party at Middle Island Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 Youth Sailing – Level 2, 3
SUNSET SERIES
SUNSET SERIES Junior Sailing – Step 1, 2, 3, Solo Youth Sailing – Level 1, 2
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Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2
Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2
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13 Annual Mussel Party in Regatta Room, Rooftop, Main Deck and Main Lawn Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2 Adult Further Sailing
14 Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills RYA Powerboat Level 2 Adult Further Sailing
20 Black Tie Champagne Dinner featuring Moët Chandon and Dom Pérignon in Compass Room Adult Further Sailing
21 Supervise Sailing – Skills Refresher
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Wines of the Month
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Ogier Côtes-du-Rhône Artésis Blanc 2019/20, Rhône, France Ogier Côtes-du-Rhône Artésis Rouge 2019/20, Rhône, France
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Commodore’s Message
The Club’s celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) began back in June with the HKSAR 25th Anniversary Sailing Cup and will continue through this month so by the time it’s all over, we will have showcased what we are all about – sailing, rowing, paddling, charity, sustainability and community. My thanks to everyone involved from the 25A Working Group, member volunteers and staff who made it all happen. The St. James’s Place Sunset Series continues through the summer months and as ever, it’s a great opportunity to introduce new crew to
感謝所有會員出席於6月9日在吉列島會所舉行的「周年會員大會」，在此 亦恭喜所有獲選的理事會委員。現屆理事會的任期快將完結，我向過往兩 年在本會所有委員會服務過的委員，尤其孟憲庭在任會長一職兩年來全方 位的領導及付出衷心致謝。這兩年來對於香港來說可謂困難重重，在孟掌 舵下，我們成功突圍而出，跨過多個難關。 香港遊艇會慶祝香港特別行政區成立25周年的活動始於今年六月，由「 香港特別行政區25周年回歸帆船賽」揭開序幕，至本月精彩賽事及活動 將浪接浪。當所有活動完結後，我們把 本會有關帆船運動、賽 艇運動、 划槳運動、慈善基金、可持續發展以及社區參與等多方面呈現出來。感謝 「25A工作小組」、會員義工及職員的付出，令活動得以順利舉行。 St. James’s 黃昏系列帆船賽在整個夏天均會進行，一如以往，這是一個 好時機讓更多人認識帆船運動；更何況可以提早為周末帶來樂趣，何樂而 不為？賽前賽 後在 Chart Room 露台及 Main Deck 的氣氛 熾 熱，大家 萬物錯過。
the sailing scene and of course start off the weekend early in a fun and relaxed manner. The atmosphere at the Chart Room Balcony and on Main Deck during and after racing is an added bonus. The Rowing and Paddle Sports Sunset Series will take place over four Thursday evenings throughout July and August. As with the St. James Place Sailing equivalent, competitors will be able to enjoy some tough racing in the harbour followed by a sociable evening. The first of the new mark laying boats, and the new sampan for Middle Island, are presently aboard container ships on their way to Hong Kong. For those who have access to a ship tracking AIS system the ships names are, respectively, CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin and the HMM Mir. Thanks go to Bram van Olphen of the Dragon fleet whose company quoted the lowest shipping price. The new mark laying boat has been named Noel Croucher II and, having completed her sea trials on the Solent, will be available for race duties as soon as the Marine Department license can be processed. The sampan will have her ePropulsion outboard engine fitted at Kellett Island. With the hull of the sampan being constructed entirely of recyclable HDPE and the electric propulsion replacing a petrol-powered outboard engine the Club will be lowering our carbon footprint at Middle Island. I hope you all have a great summer and, if you are travelling, look forward to seeing you back here for the start of the new season in September.
由賽艇及划槳運動部門舉辦的黃昏系列賽事於七月至八月期間，每逢周 四傍晚舉行。與 St. James’s 黃昏系列帆船賽一樣，參賽選手可先於維港 作賽，賽後在會內與朋友歡聚。 第一艘「浮標設置」船隻以及來往中途島帆船及賽艇訓練中心的舢舨，現 正由貨櫃船運往香港。如任何人有船隻追蹤「AIS系統」，以上兩艘船的 名稱分別為「CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin」以及「HMM Mir」，大家可 輸入船隻名稱以了解其定位。感謝「Dragon級別」帆船運動員 Bram van Olphen，其公司為我們提供最低的航運價格報價。新的「浮標設置」船隻 已被命名為 Noel Croucher II，她已在索倫特海峽完成首航，並在取得海 事署牌照後便可以立即服役。新舢舨的船身由全可循環再用物料HDPE 造 成，加上船隻由汽油改為電動，相信我們可以把中途島的炭足跡大大 降低。 希望大家都有一個愉快的暑假。倘若大家外遊，期望在九月開鑼時見到 大家。
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Many thanks to all members who participated in the Electoral General meeting held at Kellett on 9 June, and congratulations to those who were elected. As our year comes to an end, I want to thank all of those who have served on the Club’s committees over the last year and especially Denis Martinet for the leadership he has shown in his two years as Commodore. These have not been easy times for many in Hong Kong and he has helped the Club Commodore Lucy Sutro navigate its way through the many Covid related challenges that we have faced.
General Manager’s Message
The Bridge
Well, it certainly was a very busy June with the Club getting increasingly back to normal, holding the first of the Club’s celebration races for the 25 year anniversary (25A) of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR, reopening the refurbished Chart Room, Club Room and Ward Room which feature furniture from our new furniture partner, Timothy Oulton, and towards the end of the month launching our new mobile friendly website – more on that later! But as always, this great Club General Manager Mark Bovaird 總經理布馬克 will not be resting on its laurels and we have a huge programme of races and events ahead in the next couple of months. There are plenty more 25A races to come from Sailing/Rowing/ Paddling, and of course the ever-popular Sunset Series on Friday nights. But in addition, there are plenty of wine events coming up too starting with the Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner on 21 July. Cloudy Bay has always been a firm favourite with members so this is one winery that needs no introduction from me – just be sure to book quickly! For a long while now we haven’t been able to have our large-scale wine fair at the poolside but I’m happy to say that with the latest relaxation in Covid restrictions, we have a new format for a Global Wine Fair coming to the Regatta Room and Rooftop on 29 July. This event features over 100 wines from 30 regions, brought to you by eight of our wine suppliers. Over to Japan now for something different and we are pleased to have the Kamoshibito Kuheiji 釀人九平次 and Tenryo 天領 Sake Dinner in the Compass Room on 17 August. If you have never been to a sake dinner
6月可是一個繁忙的月份，因為本會的活動已逐步回復正常。本月我們在新 裝修的 Chart Room、Club Room 及 Ward Room 舉行了「香港特別行政 區25周年回歸帆船賽」揭幕禮，內裡添置了很多出自 Timothy Oulton 的傢 俱；而到本月下旬，本會的新網頁亦正式面世了，有關網頁的相關資訊，稍後 再與大家一起分享。一如以往，本會的步伐永不休止，在未來數月精彩的賽 事及活動可謂精彩紛呈。 有關回歸25周年的帆船、賽艇及划槳運動和廣受歡迎的周五黃昏系列帆船 賽陸續上演。與此同時，又怎會少得「美酒巡禮」等活動呢?活動將由7月7日 舉行的「Cloudy Bay 葡萄酒晚宴」揭開序幕。「Cloudy Bay」的品牌一向是 本會會員的心頭好，相信大家都不用我再加以介紹呢！預約從速，萬勿錯過。 本會已有一段時間未能在泳池旁邊場舉行大型的美酒展覽，但我很高興在 此宣佈隨著社交距離措施放寬，我們將在7月29日在 Regatta Room 舉行 一個嶄新的環球美酒盛會。當晚為大家帶來8個參展酒商，連同來自30個地 方，100款美酒將一次過呈現於大家眼前。 8月17日我們將舉行「Kamoshibito Kuheiji 釀人九平次及 Tenryo 天領清 酒晚宴」。如果你從未參與過任何清酒晚宴甚或未嚐過清酒，今次的晚宴 大家可萬勿錯過呢！你知道嗎？其中一款清酒的酒廠歷史悠久，其產業始於 1647年呢！
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or even tried sake, this is a fantastic new experience for you, and if you have, you know this is one not to miss. One of the sake breweries featured has been in business since 1647! Then, on 27 August, join us for a Black Tie Champagne Dinner featuring Moët Chandon and Dom Pérignon. As it is still two months away, we hope that social distancing measures will be further relaxed by then, and if they are, we are poised to add some live entertainment to this great evening too. Our cadet members (aged 12 to 18) are being treated in August to an event JUST for them. Sorry mums and dads, this one isn’t for you. We have been working with the Family Committee on this one and we will be bringing in the inflatable water slide and adding some pool toys. Add to the mix a buffet and party games and it’s a fabulous party for our younger members. The Annual Mussel Party makes a welcome return too on 20 August – so popular is this event that it is factually four parties in one that takes up the Regatta Room, Rooftop, Main Deck and the Main Lawn! This is one of our most sought after and fastest events to sell out at the Club! So, as you can appreciate, there is plenty to keep you occupied here at the Club over the summer and even more promotions to learn about within these pages – and of course, on our new website! The new website was launched on 14 June and I hope you have had a chance to visit it. It’s wonderful to have a website that is finally viewable on any device – yes including your mobile phone! Feedback on the new website has been overwhelmingly positive and we hope that you will enjoy using it to keep up to date with races and events at your club. If you are travelling for the summer, we hope you have a brilliant time while you are away and look forward to welcoming you back soon. If you are staying in Hong Kong, we are sure you will have a brilliant time at all the events at the Club.
8月27日大家可別錯過「Black Tie 香檳晚宴」呢！當晚將為大家呈獻 Moët Chandon 及 Dom Pérignon 兩款香檳。由現在至活動舉行期間尚有約兩個 月時間，希望屆時社交距離限制措施得以鬆綁；倘如願以償，我們當晚將為 大家帶來現場娛樂節目呢！ 8月為本會年齡屆乎12至18歲的「cadet members」尊享月份。我們一直與 Family Committee」籌備，在月8月將為他們帶來水上充氣滑梯，加入多款 水池玩具，再配以自助餐及派對遊戲，絕對是年輕一代的會員的不二之選。 年度「青口任食 派 對」將於8月2 0日載譽回歸。這個 活動廣 受歡 迎，由 Regatta Room、Rooftop、Main Deck 及 Main Lawn 均座無虛席。相信大 家已經期待已久，此活動更是瞬間滿座的，大家萬物錯過。 大家可見，本會舉辦的精彩活動浪接浪，足夠令你在整個暑假在會內「忙得 不可開交」。今期Ahoy!內頁有更多不同的活動優惠及推廣，請詳閱內容。 當然，在眾多精彩活動中，又怎可以把本會的新網頁「拋諸腦後」呢？本會的 全新網頁已於6月14日面世，大家可以不同的電子產品瀏覽本會網頁，包括 你的手提電話。新網頁推出後好評如潮，希望大家喜歡，亦可以從新網頁中 得悉更多本會賽事及活動的最新資訊。 如果大家在暑假將會外遊，我們希望你渡過一個美好時光，更期特大家歸 來。如果大家選擇留港渡假，我們深信本會所舉辦的活動將為你帶來與別 不同的時光。
EGM 2022 The Bridge
Outgoing Commodore Denis Martinet presented Commodore Elect Lucy Sutro with the Commodore’s Burgee
Outgoing Commodore Denis Martinet presented Vice Commodore Elect Adrian Pang with the Vice Commodore’s Burgee and the Past Rear Commodore’s Burgee
Past Commodore John Woo presented Outgoing Commodore John Woo with the Past Commodore’s burgee and a decanter JUL/AUG 2022 AHOY! |
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Spring Regatta 2022 sponsored Feature | Spring Regatta 2022 sponsored by HSBC Expat The Spring Regatta sponsored by HSBC Expat, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s official closing regatta to mark the end of the Club’s 2021-2022 sailing season, took place over the weekend of 14 and 15 May. After enduring days of persistent heavy rain leading up to the event, the weather gods finally relented, and the rain abated in time for the first start which saw 94 boats turn out to race. Race Officer Elberti Uiterwaal-Postma opted for a Hung Hom start which proved a good call, providing a one-hour window of no rain with even some patches of blue sky as the sailors enjoyed 5 to 8 kts of easterly breeze. 10
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he TP52 division were sent off on a 11.97nm course; sailing out of the harbour, around TCS4 outside Junk Bay before coming back to Hung Hom before another lap upwind to Shau Kei Wan. The other classes sailed two to three laps around Tai Koo Shing or Shau Kei Wan on courses ranging from approximately 6.26nm to 8.52nm.
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Feature | Spring Regatta 2022 sponsored by HSBC Expat 5 to 10kts, kind of what we expected.” said Uiterwaal-Postma. Sunday turned out to be a rainy and windier day. Coupled with 10 to 12kts of easterly breeze, 84 boats joined the racing on Day 2, with the Race Officer again setting up a Hung Hom start line. The TP52 class headed out to Junk Bay while the long course fleets raced 1.5 to 2 laps around Hung Hom and Shau Kei Wan and all the short course boats raced 1.5 to 2 laps to Tai Koo Shing. Not even persistent downpours could dimmish the spirits of the sailors, and fortunately, the rain eased up in time before the start of the third and final race of the weekend. With the timely arrival of north easterly monsoon, the wind progressively built up to 13 to 15kts (gusting up to 20kts), showcasing Hong Kong’s yachting at its best with the sun
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coming out to dry the soaked sailors. This time the RO sent the fleets off on slightly longer courses around Shau Kei Wan or Tai Koo Shing before finishing the day. 2022 marks the 45th anniversary of the first Etchells racing in the Closing Regatta. The first Etchells was introduced in Hong Kong in 1976, and the second Etchells, owned by Mike Holbeche, arrived just in time for the Closing Regatta in 1977. By the start of the 1979 season, two more Etchells had arrived at the Club, the Class driven by the enthusiasm of such people as Malcolm Cooper and Henry Kaye, seeing the fleet jump to 14 boats by October 1980. Nowadays Etchells are one of the most active one-design class boat fleets in the Club and this weekend they were the biggest
Feature | Spring Regatta 2022 sponsored by HSBC Expat
participating class with 15 boats. Class Secretary, Bo Lee said “The international fleet is 50 years old, so it is fantastic that the Hong Kong fleet has been around for a large part of that history. In the past 3 years, we have not only seen more boats on the start line but also more women and sailors under 39 joining the fleet as helms as well as crew. This is in large part due to initiatives such as the training programme run on Etchells 555, our fleet boat, which also happens to celebrate her 40 th birthday this Sunday.” Bo mentioned further, Etchells is a very technically interesting and challenging boat, where boat and rig set up along with weight placement play crucial roles in winning races. As Etchells, Noddy, continued to maintain their steady track record,
taking first overall for the regatta, Dragon – Dragonfly, Flying Fifteen – Noisy Forefather, J/80 – Footloose and Sportsboat – Serendipity successfully led their divisions throughout the regatta, lifting their respective trophies. While Impala Gnu and Pandora Windfall climbed from second place to overall first place, whilst Ruffian Bandolero took two bullets to take the trophy. Almost all Big Boat divisions winners maintained their position at the top of the score board after the second day of racing. TP52 Freefire continued strongly with two bullets in hand to take the trophy. Red Kite 2 and Scintilla maintained their leads in Big Boat Division 1 and Division 3 respectively while Ding Dong took one bullet, only one point ahead of Amaze in Division 2.
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Feature | Spring Regatta 2022 sponsored by HSBC Expat Spring Regatta 2022, sponsored by HSBC Expat – Result RANK
TP 52 1st 2nd 3rd IRC Div 1 1st 2nd 3rd IRC Div 2 1st 2nd 3rd IRC Div 3 1st 2nd 3rd Dragon 1st 2nd 3rd Etchells 1st 2nd 3rd
BOAT
HELM
PTS
Freefire Alpha+ Rampage88
Russ Parker Shawn Kang Patrick Lam
4 7 9
Red Kite 2 Quest Gambit
Philippe Delorme David Kong Keith Mowser
3 7 9
Ding Dong Amaze Tornado
Thomas Wong Ian Wong / Cliff Wong Paul / Raymond
5 6 9
Scintilla Blowers Daughter Chaud Patate
Tim Ridley Bradly Wilkins Stephane Ly
3 7 10
Dragonfly Zephyr Eaux Vives
Abraham Van Olphen Tam Nguyen Andrew Pidden
5 5 10
Noddy Les Freaks Sont Chic Gunga Din
Jamie McWilliam Marco Pocci Nicholas Burns
5 8 12
RANK
Flying 15 1st 2nd 3rd Impala 1st 2nd 3rd J/80 1st 2nd 3rd Pandora 1st 2nd 3rd Ruffian 1st 2nd 3rd Sportsboat 1st 2nd 3rd
BOAT
HELM
PTS
Noisy Forefather Kerfuffle Fei Faan
Peter Britten Carlyon Knight-Evans Howard Williams
7 9 9
Gnu Taurus Impala 1
Randy Yeung Hunghing Tse Mike Burrell
4 9 10
Footloose Poiema Jena Pabe
Henry Wong Alain Choi Ben Chong
5 6 7
Windfall Solstice Panopae
Tom Ho Chair Kui Wang Joseph Wong
4 6 8
Bandolero Helios Miss Piggy
Simon Soo Steve Lo Peter Leung
6 6 8
Serendipity Hotwired Furious One
Patrick Pender Gerry Sonnemans / Ron Stanley Ben Lam
3 6 10
The season concluded successfully with the ongoing support from our Title Sponsor, HSBC Expat and event Partner, Peroni. We would like to share our thanks to HSBC Expat for their long-term support to the event and their contribution to our sustainability work at the club. We would also like to say a big thank you to Peroni who always ensure our sailors are happy with after race refreshments. We look forward to creating more wonderful races in next season with both of them! The Club would also like to thank the fabulous volunteers who ran the racing over the weekend: Race Officer Elberti Uiterwaal-Postma and ARO Barry Truhol, Berenice Voets, Bonnie Cheng, Damien Massingham, Howie Suen, Jacky Lam, Jason Lam, Jennifer Li, Lindsay Lyons, Lucy Sutro, Sheila Chan, Steve Wordsworth, Victor Yung, Victoria Elegant, Yvonne Sin and Safety team of Annie Yeung, Niclas Rydin, Oscar Hemberg, Philip Lee, Ronald Mao and Tommy Chan.
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One Global HKRNVR Memorial W O RD S: V I V I A N N G A N | IM AGE S:
GU Y N OW E L L |
VIVIAN NGAN
Feature | One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase The finale of the Top Dog Trophy Series 2021-2022, One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase took place on 7 May, completing a series of four pursuit races to decide the top performing boat for the season. With a consistent 8 to 10kts easterly breeze, the regular race management team of RO Gareth Williams and AROs Lucy Sutro, Sean Taylor and Victor Tsien elected to send the competitors on a 6.6nm course taking the fleet through Lei Yu Mun Gap and into Hong Kong’s Eastern Approaches, rounding Junk Bay Mark before returning into the eastern end of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour to satisfy the requirement of the HKRNVR Deed of Gift.
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Vase
HKRNVR Deed of Gift In 1950, the HKRNVR Memorial Vase was presented to the Club in honour of the members of the Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves who died during the Battle for Hong Kong.
In making the presentation Lieutenant Commander J.C.M. Grenham said: “As most of you know, the inaugural meeting for the formation of the HKRNVR was held in the old Yacht Club. The Chairman was Andrew Lusk Shields, Commodore RHKYC, and later Hon Commander HKRNVR. The Vice-Commodore was H. S. Rouse – the first CO of the HKRNVR. Form the meeting, held in early 1933, emerged the HKNVF and HKRNVR. A close liaison was maintained with the Yacht Club – all officers were members and almost all the boat boys formed the nucleus of the seamen personnel. RNSA Dinghy races were held every Wednesday from the Cornflower. On your Roll of Honour the names of Peter Dulley, Donald Wagstaff, John Gifford Hull, John Colls, and H. Stopani Thompson appear whom you all knew personally as keen yachtsmen. I now have pleasure in handing to you as Commodore Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the HKRNVR Memorial Vase. It must have a nautical history by reason of its dolphin design. It was made by T. Hemming in the reign of William IV 1834. We of the HKRNVR wish it to be sailed for annually, the course, if possible, to embraces our Loop Patrols, details of which will be given to your sailing committee.”
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succession of starts based on RHKATI ratings began with the Pandora fleet at 1400hrs and culminated around an hour later with three TP52s FreeFire, Rampage88 and Phoenix, with the format of the race allowing the later starts to catch the slower fleets and overtake them. Although the wind softened to only 2kts with drizzle at Junk Bay, it luckily picked up again in the harbour allowing the fleet to finish the 6.6nm course plus Kowloon Bay and E1 mark for three more rounds before the target finishing time at 1630hrs. Again, RO Gareth Williams executed perfect accuracy by calling the first finisher only 5 seconds from the target finish time. Whilst Pandora Windfall led the fleet for the majority of the course, VX One Serendipity overtook her on the last leg and took the gun at 16:30:05, just a nail biting 5 seconds ahead of Pandora Windfall with Dragon Zephyr claiming third. JUL/AUG 2022 AHOY! |
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Feature | One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase
The presentation of the then 116 year old Georgian silver vase with dolphin handles, which was purchased out of the HKRNVR pre-war mess funds, was handed to Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Commodore, N.V.A. Croucher by Lieutenant Commander J.C.M Grenham RNVR (Ret.) for a competition to perpetuate the memory of HKRNVR members who gave their lives during World War II with the request that an effort be made each year to set a course which represents an early wartime Naval Patrol.
Feature | One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase
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Feature | One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase
As the fourth and final constituent event of the Top Dog Trophy Series designed to identify the most successful boat over a variety of pursuit races, courses and conditions. The current series includes the results for the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race (14 November 2021), the One Global Lipton Trophy (20 November 2021), the One Global Tomes Cup (30 April 2022) and of One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase 2022
Saturday 7 May 2022
NAME OF BOAT
SAIL NUMBER
CLASS
SKIPPER
Serendipity Windfall Zephyr Les Freaks Sont Chic Taxi Davinloong Rainbow Chaser Gnu Noddy Panopae
346 516 55 1428 1047 46 731 262 1393 159
Vx One Pandora Dragon Etchells Impala Dragon Impala Impala Etchells Pandora
Patrick Pender Tom Ho Tam Nguyen Marco Pocci Kent Kan Lowell Chang Sunny Chai / K K Lee Randy Yeung Jamie McWilliam Joseph Wong
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
course the One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase. Patrick Pender was joined this season by his 12-year-old son Nathan, racing on Serendipity throughout the Top Dog Series. Serendipity’s win not only guaranteed the Pender’s would lift the HKRNVR Memorial Vase, but it also ensured Serendipity’s name will be commemorated on the Top Dog Trophy for the first time. Top 10 Top Dog Trophy Series 2021-2022 NAME OF BOAT
SAIL NUMBER
CLASS
SKIPPER
Serendipity Davinloong Les Freaks Sont Chic Noddy Windfall Rainbow Chaser Panopae Gunga Din Taxi Gnu
346 46 1428 1393 516 731 159 1243 1047 262
Vx One Dragon Etchells Etchells Pandora Impala Pandora Etchells Impala Impala
Patrick Pender Lowell Chang Marco Pocci Jamie McWilliam Tom Ho Sunny Chai / KK Lee Joseph Wong Nick Burns Kent Kan Randy Yeung
POSITION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
The club would like to thank the fabulous volunteers who ran the racing on the day, Race Officer Gareth Williams, ARO Lucy Sutro, Sean Taylor and Victor Tsien and the capable team of assistants: Dawn Allen, Di Williams, Guy Uding, Jacky Lam, Victor Yung and Safety team of Kwan Shi Ming and Peter Duigan. The culmination of the Top Dog Trophy Series 2021-2022, the One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase was finally completed after being postponed four months. We would like to express a heartfelt thanks to One Global Property Services, our Title Sponsor and Peroni, Partner of the event, for their valuable support in these exceptional times. Their support and commitment have made this event possible despite the challenges we have faced during pandemic time.
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Feature | Ladies Helm
Ladies Helm W O RD S: V I V I A N N G A N | IM AGE S:
GU Y N OW E L L |
VIVIAN NGAN
Originally held a few days before International Women’s Day, Ladies Helm was postponed to 29 May due to the pandemic situation. 54 lady helms competed in the waters of Victoria Harbour across a fleet comprising of nine classes including Big Boats, Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Impalas, J/80s, Pandoras, Ruffians and Sportsboats.
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adies Helm aims to encourage more women to not only participate in sailing but to take on the role of helm. The event also encourages female sailors of all experience levels to take part, with no restrictions on the rest of the crew’s gender or in fact gender ratio, the only requirement being that the helm must be female. Each class of boat were originally set two races. The first race of the day started in a mild south-westerly breeze with soaring temperature. The long course fleets (Big Boats, J/80s, Sportsboats, Etchells and Impalas) were sent on southerly course which sailed 2.5 to 2 laps between Tin Hau and Kowloon Bay while all the short course boats sailed 1.5-1
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Feature | Ladies Helm
laps between Tin Hau and Kowloon Bay. Unfortunately, the wind dropped significantly at the end of start sequence and the fleets parked up at North Point and Hung Hom under a baking hot sun, leading the Race Officer to shorten the course at Kowloon Bay.
The wind completely died out during the start sequence for Race 2, and Race Officer David Norton announced, “No more racing, please go home and find your way to main bar.”, receiving applause from the sailors. David said of the racing “…there were
challenging conditions today with a huge tide. We started in 6-8kts with gust up to 12kts, but it was very patchy and very light around PWD, so it was a real challenging race, it would have been a lot easier if the wind was more stable.”
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Feature | Ladies Helm
The youngest ladies helm in the entire race was 7-year-old Optimist sailor Alix Nguyen, competing her first yacht race on board Dragon Zephyr with her Dad, Tam. She said she felt a bit nervous and excited to helm and race on a much bigger boat. Ahead of racing Alix said “Dad, you are listening to me today” to which he replied “yes, just today”. Alix took second place in the Dragon fleet. Big Boat 1st place – Alpha+ – Emily Randall
Dragon 1st place – Davinloong – Jessica Chan
Dragon 2nd place – Zephyr – Alix Nguyen
Etchells 1st place – Racer X2 – Bo Lee
Flying Fifteens 1st place – Niffty – Edith Fernandez
J/80 1st place – Footloose – Kandice Ng
Impalas 1st place – Rainbow Chaser – Myra Kwok
Pandoras 1st place – Pasisana – Yan Law
Alix’s sister Margaux also took second place in last year Ladies Helm in the Dragon fleet, their proud father Tam is keen on nurturing both of his daughters to yacht race, he said “I want to bring them to try something different from Optimist sailing, now that they can understand how sailing works, it could be exciting to sail with spinnaker and with crews. They are now really enjoying sailing, I don’t even have to ask them to come, so they are motivated to sail with us. Next year I am trying to take both daughters to race on Dragon together.” April Yam, skipper of Impala Also Can, had been sailing as foredeck crew for 6 years, she was helming this year with the help of a group of experienced sailors. “I think female sailors give more attention to detail and that can benefit the whole team.” April said, glad to see more female participating in sailing. “I can see increasing numbers of female sailors, in both dinghies and class boats”. Congratulations to all the female helms taking part in the race with particular mention of the winning helms – Tina Yu and Emily Randall on Alpha+ taking the Big Boats, Jessica Chan, Davinloong, in the Dragon fleet, Bo Lee, Racer X2, for the Etchells, Edith Fernandez, Niffty, for the Flying Fifteens, Myra Kwok, Rainbow Chaser, on the Impalas, Kandice Ng, Footloose for J/80s, Yan Law, Pasisana, for the Pandoras, and Bonnie Cheng, Victory 9, for the Ruffians and Kit Tong, Phoenix for the Sportsboats. Ladies Helm 2022 – Results Big Boat Dragon Etchelles Flying 15 Impala J/80 Pandora Ruffian Sportsboat
Ruffians 1st place – Victory 9 – Bonnie Cheng
Alpha+ Davinloong Racer X2 Niffty Rainbow Chaser Footloose Pasisana Victory 9 Phoenix
Tina Yu/Emily Randall Jessica Chan Bo Lee Edith Fernandez Myra Kwok Kandice Ng Yan Law Bonnie Cheng Kit Tong
Sportsboats 1st place – Phoenix – Kit Tong
With thanks to our volunteers including Race Office David Norton, ARO Elberti Uiterwaal-Postma and their team of Andrew Chan, Andrea Fraser, Bill Wong, Jason Lam, Larry Salibra, Rebecca Chen. On the safety team: Niclas Rydin and Paul Oen. As we continue to empower women in the sport of sailing through events like Ladies Helm, we must say a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners for their support. Thank you to our supporting sponsors, St James’s Place and One Global Property Services who continue to be valued and loyal supporters to the event. We are also grateful to our Partner Peroni, who keep the event fun and enjoyable with after-race drinks.
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China’s Sailing Star – Guo Chuan（郭川） W O RD S: KEN T K A N / CHIN A S AILIN G SUB - C O MMIT T EE
Sailing
Guo Chuan was born in Qingdao, China in January 1965. He graduated from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He participated in the launching of commercial satellites after graduation. He turned to be a professional competitive sailor in 2011. As the first professional sailor, Guo had won many ‘FIRST’ in renowned international sailing events. Volvo Ocean Race Guo began sailing in Qingdao in 1996 and went to Hong Kong to enrich his sailing knowledge and polish his sailing skills. He was first appointed as the skipper of yacht "Qingdao" in 2004 to sail to Shimonoseki in Japan in memorial of the 25 years of friendship between the two cities. Since then he decided to learn to be a professional sailor. In 2008-09, Guo sailed around the world as the Media crew for Irish-Chinese entry, Green Dragon and became the first ever Asian participant in the Volvo Ocean Race history. Mini Transat Race In 2011, he completed the tough solo transatlantic race, The Mini Transat Race, after 36 days struggling at sea. It is a 4050 nautical miles solo race on the smallest offshore racing boats at only 6.5m long. Solo Circumnavigation After returning from the Mini Transat race in November, the 47-year-old had devoted most of his time to the preparation of his individual global challenge. Guo chose the 40-feeter, the most difficult and no one has completed the task which requires the sailor to finish 21,600 nautical miles at sea without stopping for supplies in about four and half months. Approved by the ISAF, the ship route is scheduled to go through Qingdao, the equator, Cape Horn, Weddell Sea, Cape of Good Hope, Malacca and back to Qingdao next April, which is an unprecedented course from the Orient. Guo sailed back home in the morning of 5 April 2013 to become the first Chinese to successfully circumnavigate the globe singlehanded. Aboard his Class40 yacht, 48-year-old Guo travelled about 21,600 nautical miles in 138 days before he returned to his hometown of Qingdao, where he set off on 18 November 2012. Arctic Ocean Challenge In 2015, Guo attempted to break another World Record. He and his international crew including two Frenchmen, a German and a Russian faced the Arctic Ocean World Record Challenge, which began on 3 September in the Russian city of Murmansk and finished at the Bering Strait. They only took 13 days to set a new World Record. This expedition on the maxi-trimaran Qingdao was not just a sporting achievement, but also to promote the ‘Peace and Sport’ spirit to more people. This sporting challenge also enabled Peace and Sport to raise funds for its field projects. Solo non-stop trans-Pacific Challenge Guo set sail to challenge solo non-stop trans-Pacific world record on 18 October 2016, departing from San Francisco for Shanghai. The 97-foot super trimaran ‘Qingdao China’ crossed the start line underneath the famous Golden Gate Bridge to challenge the extreme world record in 20 days. After a week sailing, the support team lost contact with Guo at about 3 am Eastern Standard Time on 25 October. A search helicopter, dispatched from Honolulu to Guo’s last known coordinates, found the boat’s main sail broke off and trailing in the water, but the skipper was not on board. They found Guo’s life jacket on board, but no sign of the sailor. In all, searchers covered 4,600 square miles of ocean over the two-day period. In the end, the support team admitted that Guo had gone missing about 1035 miles west of Hawaii and was presumed to be lost at sea.
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New Optimist Coach – Petra Plenkovic W O RD S: J O N O R A NKINE | IM AGES: A LIS O N M C A RT HUR / HRVO JE D U VA N CI C
Sailing
he Middle Island Sailing Team is happy to introduce our new fulltime Optimist Coach, Petra Plenkovic. Petra hasn’t been to Hong Kong before and got out of quarantine in the last week of May. Her second and third day out of quarantine and at work was on the water coaching during the Hebe Haven dinghy regatta. In the overall results for the ‘Optimist Open’ division, her team had six sailors place in the top 10, with Ziyan Huang from the team winning the event. Petra is Croatian and has Optimist, Laser 4.7 and 470 racing experience against highly decorated Croatian sailors. Her sailing career unfortunately came to an end due to knee and back issues. She has been coaching fulltime for the last eight years, coaching all levels from beginners to racing Optimist Sailors. In 2017 Petra became the national Optimist coach for the Slovakia national team. Petra also has experience as a charter yacht captain and has her Croatian Yacht Master certificate for vessels up to 100 GT. Petra has also just completed a degree in Kinesiology with a major in Professional Sailing Coaching.
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VRC Race Series: the long-awaited season kicks off W O RD S: PHILIP CH O U | IM AGE: RYA N CHEUN G
The 2022 VRC Race One, Two and Three were also the last races in Hong Kong for John McLennan, who entered all races in the OC2 men category logging in fast times in all of them with help from VRC paddler Cameron Seymour. John’s next adventure will be in Hawaii. No one can forget his major contributions to the sport of outrigger canoe at RHKYC and his strong mentorship to others. John is one of the founding members who started the Outrigger team in RHKYC. John, you will be deeply missed! VRC Race Series 2022 – Koa Mui Race Results Surfski Female
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ith the Covid restrictions in place for over four months, paddlers in Hong Kong could finally see a silver lining in May. The monthly Victoria Recreation Club Race Series kicked off its 2022 season with three races over a long weekend in Koa Nui style (Hawaiian meaning “great joy”). Race One was a 1km sprint from Round Island to Chung Hom Kok beach, while race Two was an 8km course between the pumping station and the pandas (some of the land reference points for paddlers). Both races were held one after the other on the sunny morning of 7 May. At the start of the races, there were 65 canoes packed together on the water! There was a number of new paddlers participating for the first time. RHKYC had great results on the small boats categories with Dave Smith winning both races and Erin Juhl winning the OC1 women category in race Two, while Martina Redaelli won the sprint marking down the same time as another paddler from a different club (well done, Liz!). Race Three was held on a public holiday just a couple of days later on 9 May. It was a 9km race that went through Repulse Bay, Ap Lei Pai lighthouse and Deep Water Bay on a hot, hazy morning without much
Winnie Justine Tats Claudia OC1 Female
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RACE 2
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1 2 3 4
2 3 1 4
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RACE 1
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POINTS
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Erin 3 Marti 1 Liz 1 Points Per Place 1st Race 1 1 Race 2 2 Race 3 5 Surfski Male Craig Bruno Florian OC1 Male
Dave 1 Indigo 3 Daniele 4 Jess 5 Points Per Place 1st Race 1 1 Race 2 2 Race 3 3
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wind. Despite the challenging weather conditions, it was remarkable to see all paddlers fully enjoying the race. RHKYC got second place in the OC6 mixed category (crew: Keith Lau, Anne Lueth, Nicola Kwan, Michelle Lau, Leo Yuen, Antony Woods), while Dave Smith and Erin Juhl continued their winning streaks in the OC1 categories.
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St. James’s Place 6th Harbour Regatta W O RD S: CECILIA HUI / CH A RLIE FISHER | IM AGES: STA NL E Y L A M
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rganised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, co-organised by the Hong Kong China Rowing Association with endorsement from the Hong Kong Water Sports Council. The St. James’s Place 6th Harbour Regatta was the first on-water regatta in the year successfully held on 28 May. It was excited to see approximately 155 rowers representing various local university and community clubs gathered at the club and back on the water! Charlie Fisher, a Cambridge Blue rower in the winning crew in The Boat Race 2016, was a spotlight amongst others in the Regatta, he said after the Harbour Regatta: “It was great to be involved with the Harbour Regatta on Saturday 28 May. Although I have previously rowed for Cambridge in the Oxford-Cambridge
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Boat Race, and as a junior for Great CONTACTS Britain, this was my first regatta in Hong Kong and only my second Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk time in a costal boat. The venue Coastal Rowing coastalrowing@rhkyc.org.hk in Victoria Harbour is truly special, Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org. hk flanked by hills and skyscrapers on Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk both sides. It certainly beats the monotony of a normal 2km course, finished at the end of the day. I hope to be particularly given the two hard turns around involved with more events at RHKYC like this!” buoys and sprint nature of the regatta. I was lucky enough to race in a single, double, and The race was divided into categories of quad and so it was a very busy day on the Coastal Single Sculls, Coastal Double Sculls water. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know and Coastal Coxed Quadruple Sculls. These so many different people at RHKYC as a were then subdivided into Open, Women, result. The event was impeccably well run by Junior, and Master classes. The 630m course, a dedicated group of volunteers and staff. We including two turns, was situated at the stretch all enjoyed the medal ceremony and drinks on of open water between Kellett Island and the the rooftop (thank you Peroni) after racing had Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
We would like to once again thank all the volunteers who gave up their time to make this event possible, our title sponsor St. James’s Place, co-organiser Hong Kong, China Rowing Association, event partner Peroni and last but certainly not least the full team of Marine, F&B, House, Technical and Rowing staff that worked to make this event a success.
St. James’s Place 6th Harbour Regatta – Result CHAMPION
1ST RUNNER UP
Coastal 1x Open (C1x)
Charlie Fisher
4:28:49 LAM, Hin Chun Alvin
4:43:67
Women’s Open (CW1x)
RHKYC Peterson
4:40:14 RHKYC Scheunpflug
4:46:42
Open Double (C2x)
RHKYC Wan Ng
3:53:08 RHKYC YDP Mulcahy
4:20:14
Women’s Open Double (CW2x)
RHKYC Eurasian invasion
3:55:51 RYHKC Scheunpflug
4:12:35
Open Masters B Double (CM2x)
RHKYC & LBC (Wan & Andrea) 3:53:85 RHKYC (Rupert & John)
4:26:14
Mixed Double (CMix2x)
RHKYC Tang
4:27:23 LBC Humphries
6:01:41
Junior Quad (CJ4X+)
RHKYC YDP Fung
3:59:05 RHKYC YDP O'brien
4:07:09
Open Quad (C4x+)
RHKYC Wong Heng
3:27:03 CUHK Alumni
3:36:37
Women’s Open Quad (CW4x+)
RHKYC 5Ch
4:05:13 Sha Tin Grace Rowing Club
4:09:62
Mixed Quad (CMix4x+)
LBC Anouk
3:54:17 RHKYC Top Guns
3:57:06
Open Masters B Quad (CM4x+)
RHKYC Top Guns
Coastal 2x
Coastal 4x+
Women’s Masters B Quad (CMW4x+) Lantau Boat Club
Withdraw 4:17:05 HKBU Alumni Rowing Club
4:59:64
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in Wan Chai. All 51 races were sprint races in a knock-out format with two rowing crews racing against each other. The winning crew progressed to the next round of the event until the Champion was crowned. Out of the twelve final events, RHKYC rowing teams captured nine champions in the Women's Open 1x, Open 2x, Women’s Open 2x, Open Masters B 2x, Mixed 2x, Junior 4x+, Open 4x+, Women’s Open 4x+ and the Open Masters B 4x+.
Dragon Boat Introduction Course
DRAGON BOAT CONTACTS dragonboat@rhkyc.org.hk
W O RD S: A L A N CH A N | IM AGES: WA L LIS CH A N
Rowing
he Dragon Boat Introduction Course is a four-week course that allows for first time dragon boaters to learn the proper techniques of paddling and gives a glimpse of what it takes to be part of the team and compete in dragon boat races. The first session is a theory session in a classroom with an introduction of the Yacht Club. This session provided insight of the club and what to prepare for in the upcoming weeks before we get on the water and start paddling! We were also introduced to the technical aspects of the dragon boat stroke and the “dos and don’ts” before stepping into the boat. From the second session onwards, it was live action in the water where we put what we learned in the classroom into action. The second session was more instructive as it gave us a chance to get a feel of being in the water and applying the paddling techniques we learned. The
coaches were continuously helping us fine tune our paddling technique and teaching us how to work as one boat. In the final two sessions, it was intensive training sessions where we simulated racing situations and also learned what to do in the event of a capsizing. Overall, the Introduction Course will give you a good understanding of dragon boating and what it takes to be part of the dragon boat team in the Club. If you want to continue to build up your experience and skills with dragon boat paddling, you can join the Dragon Boat Development Course which will give access to the boats and training sessions as a non-member of the Club.
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Antifouling The Boatyard offers antifoul packages which include seven days hard standing for sailing boats. We lift your vessel, wash off normal marine growth, chock the vessel on the hardstand, wet sand old antifoul, fill any minor defects in the bottom, and paint two coats of Antifoul. The boat is then left to try for two-three days before it is lifted, and the chock marks touched up. Your boat is then launched the following day. At the yard we use International Paints for our Antifouls and have done so for many years as they are industry leaders in marine coatings systems. International provide a quality cost effective product that covers a wide range of boating uses. The most common types we use are Micron Extra 2 or Micron Ultra 2 Antifouls, and your preference is based on whether you want a hard or soft antifoul. Our team is often asked how often should you antifoul your boat? This has a lot to do with how much the boat is used and where it is moored, but generally we recommend having the bottom washed every three months and Antifouling recoated every twelve months. At the yard we allow seven to ten days to carry out an antifoul which allows for the processes involved in preparation and application to be carried out according to best industry practises and manufacturers recommendations.
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If your antifouling is flaking off, we offer the service of removing your old antifoul, sanding the hull, then applying two coats of Inter-Protect Epoxy Primer and two coats of antifoul to get you looking brand new again.
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We hope that you will come and see us at the yard and look forward to being of service to you in the future. Please feel free to come and see us at anytime if you have question.
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Ship Shop MAGIC MARINE Air Rash Long John
Marine
Long john designed for summer sailing combining a heavy quality rash fabric with a padded 4WaySupertex seat part to provide extra comfort for the seatpart, knees and shinbones. Designed in grey to reflect heat in warm climates. Ideal for warm days on the water in hiking boats where it can be worn with Pro pads. UV protection (UPF 50+)
TOPSEA swimwear Kids 3 to 7 years This eco-friendly cossie is not only covered in some of the cutest marine animals, but is also SPF 50. All of our cossies are made from recycled PET (derived from plastic bottles) in order to extend the life cycle of the material. The less plastic we have in the ocean means the more that marine life can thrive. All cossies are made in small batches and sourced in good working conditions.
$350
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SAIL RACING Reference Gloves TYLASKA H8 2:1 Halyard Shackle Tylaska Halyard Shackles have the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any existing halyard shackles. They are made of high strength aluminum and have a captive stainless steel cross-pin. These “2:1” models with an integral free-rolling sheave are designed for a main halyard system with a 2:1 purchase for easier mainsail hoisting. Mainsail halyard shackles provide a strong, fast, reliable means of attaching and releasing the mainsail halyard to the head of the sail. Adequate room for easy-fitting to the headboard and an easy-to-engage, smoothly functioning screw-pin are of paramount importance. Headboard shackles also prevent the bitter end of a loose halyard from inadvertantly unreeving by running through the sheave box at the top of the mast. The clevis slot length and width of Tylaska Halyard Shackles are carefully designed and machined to fit standard headboards without adding unnecessary mass or weight. The super-strong 17-4PH headboard pin resists wear and deformation, and is captive to avoid loss while the shackle is being attached. The pin is initially loose-fitting for easy engagement, but the fit tightens and secures as it is screwed in. When the pin is disengaged for attaching, the unique recessed thread design allows maximal clevis throat width for passing over the headboard or grommet.
$1,690
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Reference Glove constructed in nylon, polyamide and polyurethane giving the gloves the properties strength, gripping and comfort. Conductive print on palm and rubber print on closing tab. Sail Racing logo print on top of the glove.
$590
RAW ELEMENTS USA® Certified Natural Sunscreen Non-Nano Zinc Oxide is our only active ingredient, our formula is the conscious consumer’s answer to serious full body sunscreen. Made from certified All-Natural Reef Safe environmentally-kind ingredients, it provides UVA-UVB true broad spectrum protection. As a performance driven sunscreen, it is very water resistant beyond 80 minutes, yet so gentle and moisturizing it is perfect for kids. Packed in most sustainable PCR resins recyclable materials, compostable paperboard, bio-based materials and infinitely recyclable aluminum.
$48 to $180
SAIL RACING E-Dye Polo
EPROPULSION Hydroelectric Outboard Motor Spirit 1.0 Plus 1Kw/3HP Spirit 1.0 Plus is a portable 3HP electric outboard made for dingies, fishing boats, sailboats and tenders. It features a 1276Wh large integrated lithium battery for long range. It’s nimble, lightweight, and clean power.
Marine
$19,990
E-Dye Polo made in E.Dye polyester fabric with high breathability. Sail Racing logo at the chest. With RHKYC Embroidery Logo E.Dye® – the innovative and sustainable waterless color system. The pigment recipe mixes with PET-chips and heats up into a liquid state and become filament to get spun together into the yarn. E.Dye conduce to approximately 75% water savings in comparison to traditional fabric dyeing. E.Dye have mastered to bring superior color performance to textiles and guaranteed color precision while reducing water consumption, pollution and harmful chemicals. The color is actually put inside the yarn which creates durability and colorfastness to the fibre. E.Dye – certificated by validated independent partys as: Oeko-Tex, EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), Global Recycled standards.
$630
WEST MARINE Double Contact Index Bayonet BA15D-1142 LED Premium Bulbs
MUSTO Ess Navigators Case
This 2 pack of 12V Premium Marine LED replacement 1142 bayonet bulbs features cutting edge LED chips, drivers and construction offering the highest levels of performance, efficency, and reliability. This results in dramatically reduced power consumption while having greater light output than the majority of bulbs of its size. It will produce bright flicker free light which will render true and vibrant colors, and reduce eyestrain compared to lower quality LED bulbs. These bulbs replace and have similar brightness to 25 to 30 watt traditional tall BA15D non-index bayonet double contact bulbs. 11-14VDC input range. 415 max lumens, radiates all directions, Contains Qty 2 bulbs, Bright (Natural) white.
2-Pack $430
Built for working remotely, this Essential Navigator??s Case allows you to carry everything you need. A laptop pocket allows you to carry your computer securely, with a slip pocket for your tablet to protect your device. Clothes can be carried in the main compartment while an organiser wall with pen loops, a key clip and a zipped mesh pocket ensures efficient storage. The durable and lightweight ripstop fabric withstands wear while easy carry is delivered by a detachable shoulder strap and carry handles. Simply slip the case over the extendible handle of a suitcase and go about your day.
$990 Call David in the Ship Shop on
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Information correct at time of print. For the most up to date information please contact the Club. All of the events and promotions included in this issue of Ahoy! are subject to prevailing social distancing measures.
Events | Promotions
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FAMILY DAY Kellett Island 17 July
Mark your diaries! Join us for our very special celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Bring the whole family down for a day of fun, inflatables and fair games along with Hong Kong inspired street food and various sporting entertainment and activations.
1000hrs to 1600hrs Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run, Climbing Wall and Rodeo Bull Fair Games Hong Kong Street Food and Club Classics DJ and Live Entertainment Day out for the Entire Family Golf Chip into the Basin Red Pin Bowling Competition at the Sports Bar Squash Action and Open Day on the courts Beach Clean Up
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Global Wine Fair Regatta Room and Rooftop Friday 29 July | 1800hrs to 2200hrs
Events | Promotions
Join us for our much-missed annual event! We have invited eight of our wine suppliers to bring along over 100 wines from 30 wine regions around the world including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Argentina and South Africa. Sparkling and Rosé too! A delectable canapé menu will be served throughout the night. Live music from 1800hrs to 2200hrs. * Live entertainment is subject to the latest update on live entertainment restrictions announced by Hong Kong SAR Government announcement. Each member and guest can join the raffle draw with minimum wine purchase of $1,500 during the event. $448 per member and $548 per non-member For reservations, please book via the Club website
Surf and Turf Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove Monday 1 August to Wednesday 31 August Available at two Islands, enjoy the new Surf and Turf menu throughout August.
Rosé Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove Friday 1 July to Wednesday 31 August Special offers on selected Rosé in this summer at Middle Island and Shelter Cove. Additional discount offered for Yacht Store purchase. v v v v v
Val Di Toro K.I.S. DOC Maremma Toscana Sparkling Rose N.V Val Di Toro, Alfa Tauri Maremma Toscana Rosato Chateau Minuty Cotes de Provence Rose 2020 Chateau Minuty Cotes de Provence Rose 2020 Magnum Chateau d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Cote de Provence 2020
v Roast King Prawn with Beef Medallion, Garlic Basil Sauce v Pan-seared Hokkaido Scallops with US Prime Rib Eye Steak, Bearnaise Sauce v Grilled Blue Cod Fillet with Marinated French Boneless Chicken, Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce No reservations required.
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Events | Promotions
Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 21 July “Many people can remember their first taste of Cloudy Bay; they were captivated by the wine.” – David Hohnen, Cloudy Bay’s founder. Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to venture into Marlborough. At the time, it was almost an unimaginable place to set-up a vineyard. But Cloudy Bay’s founder – David Hohnen – was convinced of its potential to produce great wine and invested in the best land of the region. Since then, Marlborough has risen to become New Zealand’s leading wine region, as well as one of the finest winemaking locations in the world. Today, Cloudy Bay not only captures the essence of Marlborough but also embodies New Zealand's luxury to the World. The luxury of space and time, of intimate moments and nature’s rarest qualities. Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations
1900hrs 1930hrs $898 per member and $998 per non-member Leo Jockovic, Brand Education Manager Please book via the Club website 30 June to 7 July: Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members only 8 to 21 July: For all members (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members)
Enquiries
Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
PRE-DINNER TASTING Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV MENU AND WINES Pan-fried Cajun Razor Clams, Fresh Oysters with Conpoy Passion Fruit Jelly Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Scottish Smoked Salmon, Smoked Ebi Shrimp Tartar, Meunière Sauce Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2019 ❧ ❧ ❧ Honey-roasted Duck Breast, Chorizo and Goats Cheese Spring Roll, Beetroot Relish Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2019 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast U.S Angus OP Ribs, Caramelized Baby Carrot Red Wine Pear, Dark Cherry Reduction Cloudy Bay Te Wahi 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Chocolate Almond Torte, Figs ❧ ❧ ❧ Coffee or Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Beef Tomato and Avocado Carpaccio, Black Quinoa, Passion Fruit Jelly ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Artichoke and Asparagus, Meunière Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Wild Mushrooms and Morel, Goats Cheese Spring Roll, Beetroot Relish ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Beef, Caramelized Baby Carrot, Red Wine Pear, Dark Cherry Reduction ❧ ❧ ❧ Chocolate Almond Torte, Figs ❧ ❧ ❧ Coffee or Tea JUL/AUG 2022 AHOY! |
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End of Summer Pool Party Poolside and Pool | Wednesday 10 August
Events | Promotions The most anticipated and sought-after event comes back in this summer! Inflatable water slide and pool toys are ready. Besides, the party comes with a buffet and lots of fun games at the Poolside. Come and join us to have a great summer at the Club.
$180 per member For cadet member only (age 12 to 18). For reservations, please book via the Club website
Annual Mussel Party Regatta Room, Rooftop, Main Deck and Main Lawn Saturday 20 August | 1800hrs to 2100hrs One of our most sought after and fastest events to sell out at the Club! – The ‘Mussel Party’ returns with unlimited Dutch Mussels and selected wines, French fries, salads, French bread and sauces.
Selected Les Jamelles Wines Les Jamelles Cinsault Rosé 2019 – Languedoc-Roussillon, France Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Languedoc-Roussillon, France $108 per member and $198 per non-member. Limited seats so act fast! Please note tables may be arranged on sharing basis for this occasion, depending on the latest government rules on the social distancing. Booking opens on Wednesday 6 July at 1000hrs | Cancellation deadline 4 August at 1700hrs. For reservations, please book via the Club website *Please note that all reservations received by emails and before booking starting day are not accepted.
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Kamoshibito Kuheiji 釀人九平次 and Tenryo 天領 Sake Dinner Compass Room | Wednesday 17 August
Events | Promotions
Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations
Kamoshibito Kuheiji」Seeking a nostalgic, refined, mature fruit flavor. In Aichi Prefecture in Japan, Banjo Sake Brewery is a well-known and historical brewery established in 1647. The brand of Kamoshibito Kuheiji started in 1997. The brewery believes “Everything starts with rice”. No matter how high the brewing skill is, the variety of raw materials and vintage characteristics cannot be changed. The brewery has decided to build a new brewery in the “Kurodasho”. Connecting the rice fields and the brewery in one place. Kamoshibito Kuheiji strives for a balance of bitter, tart, and acidic. Instead of relying on special techniques, they make use of each sake's myriad scents to harmonize with the five tastes and bring out the natural shape and fullness of the products. By limiting the human technical influence, they can pay homage to the raw materials’ excellence. There is something elegant about the natural form. Tenryou is No. 1 at Gifu prefecture which uses the highest quality sake rice and polishes all sake rice at their own brewery. The brewery appointed their contracted farmers to cultivate high-quality sake rice. It mainly uses “Hida Homare” sake rice, whereas for some sake it uses “Yamada Nishiki”. Tenryou has won numerous awards over the years, including 10 consecutive gold awards from the Annual Japan Sake Award and 11 consecutive gold awards from Tokai Sake Awards. Tenryou's Sake has been selected as the first-class service sake for JAL domestic flights in Japan since 2011.
1900hrs 1930hrs $848 per member and $948 per non-member Mickey Chan, Certified Wine Educator Please book via the Club website 28 July to 4 August: Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members only 5 to 17 August: For all members (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members)
Enquiries
Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk PRE-DINNER TASTING Tenryou Suma Suma Sparkling Sake 天領 Suma Suma Sparkling Sake (720ml)
MENU AND SAKES Hamachi Sushi, Seared Scallop Tartar, Lotus Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki Eau du Désir 釀人九平次 純米大吟釀 山田錦 (720ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast King Prawn, Clams and Leek, Teriyaki Sauce Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Omachi Sauvage 釀人九平次 純米大吟釀 雄町 (720ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Chicken with Yam, Scotch Egg Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki Kanochi 釀人九平次 純米大吟釀 彼之地 (720ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Prime Rib Eye Cap, Wild Mushroom, Citrus Peppercorn Dip Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki Bess (betsu tailorae) 釀人九平次 純米大吟釀 別誂 (720ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Peach Cheesecake, Mini Peach Momo Mochi Tenryou Hida Sweet Peach Liquor 天領 飛 桃酒 (500ml) ❧ ❧ ❧ Coffee or Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Avocado Sushi, Plum Tomato Tartar, Lotus ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Asparagus, Baby Carrot and Leek, Teriyaki Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Cauliflower and Yam, Light Curry Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Impossible Patty, Wild Mushroom, Citrus Peppercorn Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Peach Cheesecake, Mini Peach Momo Mochi ❧ ❧ ❧ Coffee or Tea JUL/AUG 2022 AHOY! |
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French Riviera Party Middle Island | Friday 5 August
Events | Promotions
Mid-autumn Festival Lantern Design Competition Join the competition and design your own lanterns with creativity to celebrate the warmest Mid-autumn Festival with families. The artworks will be showcased on the trees along the seaside at carpark until Mid-autumn Festival. All members can vote for their favourite lanterns. Guidelines of lantern: v No shapes limitation. v Maximum size is 40cm high x 30cm width. v All lanterns must have string for hanging. Four awards: v The Best Design Award v The Best Theme Award v The Most Creative Award v The Most Environmental-Friendly Design Award Artwork submission details: v Participants submit their finished artwork at Reception. v Wrap up all artwork to protect your design. v Put down participants’ details including: A) Membership number B) Participant’s full name C) Submission date v Take photo before submission and send to events@rhkyc.org.hk for record. Evening vibes at Middle Island with a French Riviera theme, come wearing all white, enjoy our sweet and savory crepes and sip the night away on Rose & Chandon Spritz Promotions. Live DJ from 1800hrs to 2200hrs. Dress code: White preferably. For reservations, please book via the Club website
Important dates to aware: v Deadline of submission: Sunday 7 August v Period of vote: From Friday 12 August to Friday 2 September v Date of result announcement: Friday 9 September via Club weekly e-news Tip: You may check out this video to understand how to make a simple lantern. For enquiries, please call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
Monthly Wine Fairs JULY
Kellett Island, Wednesday 6 July, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 8 July, 1930hrs to 2130hrs AUGUST
Kellett Island, Wednesday 3 August, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 5 August, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please book online via our Club website. For enquiries, please call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
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Black Tie Champagne Dinner featuring Moët Chandon and Dom Pérignon Compass Room | Saturday 27 August
Events | Promotions
Featuring the prestige Champagnes of Dom Pérignon, our annual Black Tie Champagne Dinner is back this summer. Indulge in the classiest of our wine dinners with live music. Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations
1900hrs 1930hrs $1,788 per member and $1,888 per non-member Leo Jockovic, Brand Education Manager Please book via the Club website 4 to 11 August: Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members only 12 to 27 August: For all members (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members)
Enquiries Remarks
Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk Live entertainment is subject to the latest update on live entertainment restrictions announced by Hong Kong SAR Government announcement.
PRE-DINNER TASTING Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut N.V. MENU AND CHAMPAGNES Ceviche Hokkaido Scallop and French Blue Prawns with Hazelnut Mille-Feuille Caviar and Salmon Roe, Nama Eda Dip Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013 Extra Brut ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-seared Bluefin Tuna, Negitoro Tartar, Pomelo and Sea Grapes Salsa, Lime Sabayon Moët & Chandon Moët Rosé Impérial Brut N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-roaster Quail Roulade Stuffed with Apricot, Citrus Turmeric Barley Risotto in Crispy Parmesan Cheese Dom Pérignon 2012 Brut ❧ ❧ ❧ Surf and Turf Char-grilled Veal Loin, Boston Lobster, Roast Asparagus and King Oyster Mushroom Dom Pérignon Rosé 2008 Brut ❧ ❧ ❧ Lychee and Raspberry with Rose Baba ❧ ❧ ❧ Coffee or Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Avocado with Hazelnut Mille-Feuille, Balsamic Pearl, Nama Eda Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Bean curd, Roast Pumpkin, Pomelo and Sea Grapes Salsa, Lime Sabayon ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Eggplant Roulade Stuffed with Apricot and Spinach, Citrus Turmeric Barley Risotto in Crispy Parmesan Cheese ❧ ❧ ❧ Poached Fresh Artichokes, Roast Asparagus and King Oyster Mushroom ❧ ❧ ❧ Lychee and Raspberry with Rosé Baba ❧ ❧ ❧ Coffee or Tea JUL/AUG 2022 AHOY! |
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Wine of the Month JULY
Events | Promotions
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019, Margaret River, Western Australia As a white ‘Bordeaux blend’, a classic style from Margaret River. Fresh and vibrant wine with nuances of yellow peach, melon and lemon zest and a lingering mineral finish. Best pair with sashimi, oyster, goat cheese, salads. $368 per bottle. Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot 2017, Margaret River, Western Australia A softer version of Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to the fruitiness and smoothness from adding Merlot. Bright and fruity wine with aromas of plum, cherry, black tea and smoky oak, structured tannins and long finish. Best pair with meatballs, grilled vegetables.
AUGUST
Ogier Côtes-du-Rhône Artésis Blanc 2019/20, Rhône, France Volume and balance just about sum up this beautiful wine. Harmonious from start to finish! Unbeatable in its category, it will not fail to charm you in its youth with notes of white and citrus fruits. $338 per bottle. Ogier Côtes-du-Rhône Artésis Rouge 2019/20, Rhône, France Honing the tannins to give the wine finesse and softness. Avoiding crushing where possible whilst simultaneously seeking depth, strength and good extraction. A wine that can hold its own at the table. $338 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets.
$468 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets.
Wine Box Set of the Month JULY
Great Value Bordeaux Box Set v Château de La Dauphine 2010, Fronsac, France [WS90] v Château Cambon La Pelouse 2010, Haut-Médoc, France [JS93] v Château Siran 2016, Margaux, France [WA90] v Château Peymouton, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018, Saint-Émilion, France [JS89] v Château Lilian Ladouys Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2014, Saint-Estèphe, France [JS93] v Château Puygueraud 2016, Francs, Côtes de Bordeaux, France v Gift box packaging $2,088 per set.
AUGUST
The New and the Old Chapoutier Box Set v M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Petite Ruche 2018, Rhône, France [WA89-91] v M. Chapoutier, Domaine Tournon Landsborough Chardonnay 2020, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia [WA91] v M. Chapoutier, Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 2018, Rhône, France [WA95] v M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Les Meysonniers 2019, Rhône, France [JS92] v M. Chapoutier, Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne 2015, Rhône, France [VNS91] v M. Chapoutier, Domaine Tournon Shays Flat Shiraz 2015, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia v Gift box packaging $2,088 per set.
For enquiries, please call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
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CLASS SECRETARIES
SPORTS CONVENORS Bowling Convenor Vivian Choi bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Gordon Robinson snooker@rhkyc.org.hk Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk Diving Convenor Donald Day diving@rhkyc.org.hk
CLUB CONTACTS General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 Head of PR & Communications Koko Mueller 2239 0342 PR Manager Janice Lam 2239 0340 Head of Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships Nadia Cuvelier 3958-3222 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Dean Burrell 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Club Operations Manager Peter Murray 2239 0338 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Facilities & Technical Manager Raymond Ng 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352
ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR Kellett Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399 Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202 Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744
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June 2022
Membership Movement FULL MEMBERS Mr John Wallis Dytian Chan Bona Mr Chu Wai Man Mr Nicolas Cohen-Addad Mr James Brian Polson Mr David Henri Ernest Salembier Mr Benjamin James Stott Mr Sean Patrick Paul Taylor ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Chan Ho Chin Mr William Alexander Mairs Mr Nagasawa Kazuya Mr Pietro Scognamiglio Mrs Yuen-Jenkins Yau Ngar Jenmon Mrs Joanna Baker & Mr Mark Baker Mrs Georgia Corones & Mr Zachary Corones Mrs Betty Ho Hornby & Mr William Hornby Mr & Mrs Michael Hyun Kim Mr & Mrs Sam William Quinn Ms Zhu Xiaolin & Mr Deokkil Park CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY Miss Chung Wai Naam Chloe JUNIOR MEMBERS Miss Chou Hiu Ching Mr George Edward Alexander Darling Mr Thomas Michael Lewis-Evans Mr Lo Lai Man Simon Mr Thibault Jozef Rafel Minne Miss So Wing Lam Mr Yeung Cheuk Ip Mr Yu Cheuk Yin SHORT TERM MEMBERS Mr Florian Andre Jean Neto INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Mr Chen Chien CADET MEMBERS Lyla Olivia Baker Cheung Sze Man Charlie Hui Kong Ming Harry Hung Yi Ji Nathan Kim Sienna Kim Lai Park Yan Parco Lee Cheng Tristan Kayla Sandra Ming Chu Li-Black
Ng Huen Kiu Lauren Ng Nathan Candussi Wilkins CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Cheung Isaac Tin Ming Hayley Nicole Hui Nicholas Tyson Hui Ethan Kong Morgan Lumsden Tan Liam Louis Wong Siu Ting Kaden CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBER Mr Justin Gavin Leung The Hong Kong Land Co Ltd Business Development Manager Mr & Ms Ng Chi Keung The Hong Kong Land Co Ltd Assistant General Manager Ms Yeung Yu Ting & Mr Sebastian E R Hill The Hong Kong Land Co Ltd Project Manager INTRODUCTORY SCHEME CARD Incoming Ms Cheung Sin Yee Cynthia Mr Lau Fu Wing Miss Eleanor Jane Mak Mr Cheng Kwok Wai Mr Jiang Kai Mr David Lee Mr Ling Jie Ms Ngan Mei Sze Katherine Mr Albert Pang Mr Pang Chor Fu Mr Pon Kin Chuen Jimmy Dr Wong Kin Wai Mr Wong Sai Wai Isaac Miss Wong Wing Yim Mr Xu Haohao Outgoing Mr Bou Maachar Johnny ABSENT MEMBERS Ms Sabrina Itzel Aldana Rovelo Mr Timothee Cyril Bousser Mr Chan Kwok Biu Mr Chow Hoi To Ms Meike Goessling Mr Leslie Clifford Hales
Ms Winnie Johnson Mr William Alexander Mairs Mrs Janet Susan Montefiore Mr Hendrik Hajo Penndorf Mr Ian B I Petersen Mr Siu Wai Man Raymond Mr Andrew Nicholas Strachan Miss Joanne Tiffany Tsang Mr Wong Wing Yin Philip Mr Woo Chong Kit William Mr & Mrs Paul Bromley Mr & Mrs Cheung Shiu Yan Peter Mr & Mrs Oliver Hugh Cully Mr & Mrs Mark S A Ford-McNicol Mrs Susannah Harvey-Jones & Mr Sam Harvey-Jones Mr & Mrs Hui Tze Ho Danny Mr & Mrs Matthew Maurice Lilly Mrs Marcy Long & Mr Frederick Long Mr & Mrs Nicholas Giles Martin Mr & Mrs Eelco J P Modderman Thomas Green Matilda Elspeth Eleanor Harvey-Jones Max William Harvey-Jones Hugo William Holden Hui Pit Wai Meredith RESIGNATION Mr Alexander James Collins Mr Calum Roderick Brian Stevenson Mr & Mrs Mohammad Abdullah Mr & Mrs Chow Tak Ming Paul Mr & Mrs David John Cotton Mr & Mrs Fong Yuen Wai Mr & Mrs David William Harrity Ms Alison Lee & Mr Johnny Wong Mr & Mrs John Anthony McNelis Mr & Mrs Stephen Keith Pemberton Mr & Mrs Martyn Peter Alexander Sawyer Lara V Carolan Chan Wing Tung Jesslyn Hui Ka Ho Anson Mathew Isaac Lu I Ting Lui Chung Hang Tristan Man Chun Kit Adrian Finn Alexander Liam Stevenson Rhys Mcarthur Stevenson Antonette Shiying Wong Christian Edward Yau
New Fee Notice At the Electoral General Meeting on 9 June 2022, the following amendments to the entrance and subscription fees, were approved with effect from 1 July 2022:
ENTRANCE FEE
Ordinary Member (Couple) Ordinary Member (Single) Spouse of a Member
$156,000 $104,000 $ 52,000
Full & Ordinary Member and Corporate Nominee Subscriber Individual Debenture Member
SINGLE $1,240 $1,600
SUBSCRIPTION FEE
MARRIED $1,600 $1,600
By order of the General Committee, with effect from 1 July 2022, the following entrance fee and monthly subscription fees will be payable:
ENTRANCE FEE Junior Member
$3,000
Junior Member Cadet Member Short Term Member (Single) Short Term Member (Couple) Short Term Cadet Member
$690 $190 $1,860 $2,400 $285
SUBSCRIPTION FEE
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Club Lines
Sailing Secretary Dennis Chien sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat Maiyo Hood cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Oz Wilde dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Josephine Cheng dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Bo Lee etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen Tim Roberts flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Steve McGill J80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Paul Oen ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Amanda Chen sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class and 29er TBC ysc@rhkyc.org.hk
Long Service Awards 10 Years’ Awards Club Lines Johnny Yeung, Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Terry Hui, Captain
5 Years’ Awards
Cristen Yew, Accounts Supervisor
Danny Wong, Senior Captain
Staff Service Awards
Huang Dongying, Kitchen Cleaner and Helper
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Kwok Kam Wah, Coxswain
New Members Cocktail Party – May Club Lines JUL/AUG 2022 AHOY! |
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On the Water Photo Competition Kids Only
RHKYC Young Persons Photo Competition. Over the summer we are asking our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of: “On The Water”. Please submit your best and most creative snaps over the summer to prdept@rhkyc.org.hk by <insert date>
Joke Corner Why did the sailboat want to dance with the motor boat? Answer: Because he liked her a yacht. How do you get to tooth island? Answer: The tooth ferry. If Apple was a pirate ship, what would their sailors wear? Answer: An iPatch What do sea monsters eat? Answer: Fish and ships! Why was the mermaid embarrassed? Answer: She saw the ship’s bottom. What do you call the fastest sailboat in the world? Answer: Usain Boat. Where do zombies like to go sailing? Answer: The Dead Sea
Fun Fact Did you know before the clubhouse was at Kellett Island the main building was on Oil Street in North Point which used to be on the water before land reclamation and it is now an Arts Centre. The First Yacht Race in the Harbour was in October 1849 but there are records of rowing back to 1832!
New Website! Come and visit us at www.rhkyc.org.hk
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