Ahoy! July/August 2021 by Koko Mueller

Contents

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18 THE BRIDGE 4 Calendar – July 6 Calendar – August 8 Commodore’s Message 9 General Manager’s Message 10 Chinese Page 11 EGM 2021 11 Past Commodores’ Dinner

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

12 Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat 18 Steering the Course 22 Making Sailing Accessible to EVERYONE

30 65th Head of the Bay Regatta 32 Middle Island Cup – Turns Heads in the Bay! 34 Train as a team, play as a team, win as a team 35 Rowing Training

41 F&B Food Promotions 41 Wine Page

SAILING 24 Starter’s Box 26 Opening Up Protest Hearings 28 Sail Training

IMAGE: RHKYC / GUY NOWELL

Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat

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

CLUB LINES 48 Club Directory 48 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

KIDS ONLY 50 Welcome to the kids only AHOY page!

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Bob Wilson; Commodore Denis Martinet; Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Sailing David Norton; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Joseph Chu; Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 48. 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

THU Steps 1,2,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Opti Racing Clinic

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Steps 1,2,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 &2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week PVOCC Grade 2 Watersports Camp

Kellett Island Wine Fair Steps 1,2,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 &2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Watersports Camp

Steps 1,2,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 &2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Watersports Camp

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Steps 1,2,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 &2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week PVOCC Grade 2 Watersports Camp

12 Steps 1,2,3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Summer Rowing Camp

19 Steps 1,2,3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Junior Sailing Opti Racing Clinic Youth Summer Rowing Camp

The Steakhouse Anniversary Dinner Shelter Cove Wine Fair Steps 1,2,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Opti Racing Clinic

2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August

Steps 1,2,3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Youth Racing Clinic PVOCC Grade 2 Youth Summer Rowing Camp

FRI SUNSET SERIES

Steps 1,2,3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Youth Racing Clinic PVOCC Grade 2 Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

Steps 1,2,3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Youth Racing Clinic Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Steps 1,2,3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Youth Racing Clinic PVOCC Grade 2 Sunset Series Rowing and Paddling #1 Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

Steps 1,2,3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

Steps 1,2,3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Junior Sailing Opti Racing Clinic Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

The Four Corners of Single Malt Whisky Dinner in the Compass Room Steps 1,2,3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Junior Sailing Opti Racing Clinic Sunset Series Rowing and Paddling #2 Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

SAT Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course Radio course Outrigger Canoe – Club to Club Race 2021 (SC & MI)

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course Radio course Outrigger Canoe – Club to Club Race 2021 (SC & MI)

2 SUNSET SERIES Steps 1,2,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 &2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week First Aid

9 SUNSET SERIES Summer Texas BBQ Night at Middle Island Steps 1,2,3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Youth Racing Clinic PVOCC Grade 2

16 SUNSET SERIES Steps 1,2,3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week

23 SUNSET SERIES Steps 1,2,3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Junior Sailing Opti Racing Clinic

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 course

10 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 course Radio course

11 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 course Radio course

17 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

18 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

Bodegas Beronia Viura 2019, Rioja DOCa, Spain Bodegas Beronia Crianza 2017, Rioja DOCa, Spain

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course (TBC)

The Steakhouse Anniversary Dinner

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 course

Summer Texas BBQ Night

Wines of the Month

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Autumn Regatta sponsored by HSBC Expat

THU

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Steps 1, 2, 3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Youth Summer Rowing Camp

9 Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing

16 Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1 and 1 & 2

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SUN Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course

Kellett Island | Saturday 21 August Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1, 2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

Kellett Island Wine Fair Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1, 2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

Casa Girelli, Canaletto Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1, 2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Summer Rowing Camp Youth Summer Paddle Camp (12-13yrs) Youth Summer Paddle Camp (14-17yrs)

Steps 1, 2, 3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Youth Summer Rowing Camp

Chateau Ste. Michelle and Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Steps 1, 2, 3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing Sunset Series Rowing and Paddling #3 Youth Summer Rowing Camp

10 Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing

17 Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1 and 1 & 2

11 Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing

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

18 Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1 and 1 & 2

19 Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1 and 1 & 2 Sunset Series Rowing and Paddling #4 [Level 2] Adult Rowing Intermediate Skills (TBC)

25 Wines of the Month

SAT

Annual Mussel Party with Les Jamelles Wines

11 and 12 September Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1, 2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week Youth Summer Rowing Camp

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SUNSET SERIES Shelter Cove Wine Fair Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1, 2 and 3 Youth Water Sports Experience Week WaterKidz Adventure Week

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Powerboat Navigation Refresher

6 SUNSET SERIES Greek Island Party at Middle Island Steps 1, 2, 3 and Solo HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing

7 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

13 SUNSET SERIES Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 HKSF Levels 1 & 2 and Go Sailing

14 Annual ‘Mussel Party’ with Les Jamelles Wines at Kellett Island Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

20 Steps 1, 2, Solo and 4 HKSF Levels 1 and 1 & 2

21 CHAMP OF CHAMPS Keelboat Supervised Sailing Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing

8 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

15 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

22 Dinghy Supervised Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing Powerboat Navigation Refresher Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course

Greek Islands Party

Michel Redde & Fils... Pouilly Fumé 2019, Loire, France Vignerons de Buxy Bourgogne Pinot Noir Buissonnier 2018 Middle Island | Friday 13 August

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Commodore’s Message First, congratulations to everyone who turned out for the Electoral General Meeting on 10 June.

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By all accounts, it was one of, if not THE most attended EGM on record. This epitomises the health of our Club and specifically the active involvement of its members. Yet beyond simple participation, it is also our individual and collective duty to ensure we are diligent and informed in our choices. Many view this great exercise as something to be dispensed with alacrity, ticking a box here or currying favour there. As the sitting chair of the Nominating Committee, we do spend a rather long time trying to identify suitable candidates, new blood for your consideration. These and those put forward by fellow members deserve that you personally assess objectively their candidacy. I therefore respectfully urge you to spend time and indeed some effort to know them better and determine whether they, individually and/or collectively, will be able to steer the Club in these turbulent times. In the final analysis, this is what matters, will you trust them at the helm of the boat in a gale! To those that were elected, welcome and take heed. And to those who fell short, don’t give up, we need passionate and dedicated people – and there is always the next EGM to have another go! Commodore Denis Martinet

會長孟憲庭

On to sailing and the most recent Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat saw a record 118 boats entered. Many thanks to Barry Truhol and his race management team, together with the sailing and marine staff for an enjoyable weekend. Another record was also set that Sunday with the temperature getting as high as 36.1ºC at the Observatory weather station. The risk of dehydration is very real as we found out when a young member was hospitalised as a result. We are very happy to hear from her parents that she is well on her way to recovery. So these risks are not to be taken lightly so please hydrate and have sufficient liquid, and I mean water, on board! Whilst that weekend wrapped up the formal sailing season, we have the St James’s Place Sunset Series now underway with hopefully a third of the races completed with five more to go in July and three in August. The Rowing and Paddle Sports Section is also launching its own Sunset Series on Thursday evenings through the summer taking the opportunity to get the wider R&PS community together at Kellett Island to row and paddle in Victoria Harbour at sunset. The first event is on 8 July and will run for 8 consecutive Thursdays featuring two C4X+ and two OC6s each evening. My thanks to the approximately 1,600 members who completed our vaccine survey in May. At that time, 95% of the respondents were either fully vaccinated, had taken the first dose or indicated an intention to get vaccinated. That was and is very positive news indeed and led to the Club taking the first step forwards opening up. Starting in June the Compass Room and Steakhouse opened for dinner under Type C regulations meaning larger table sizes and later dining hours. At the time of writing more measures to open are in the pipeline and indeed may have been implemented by the time you read this. It has been a long wait but the Main Bar may be back soon…

RHKYC Charity Foundation – Turtle Mascot Design Winner! As announced in the recent monthly Club video, Jocelyn Kwok is the winner of the Turtle Mascot Design Competition! Congratulations Jocelyn! Here she is with her winning design along with Ambrose Lo, Chairman of the RHKYC Charity Foundation and Commodore Denis Martinet. Jocelyn applied a mandala design to the top shell of the turtle. The turtle head is coloured in a progressive rainbow colour. ‘Protect the Environment’ is written at the belly of the turtle with the aim of highlighting the message that we should all be environmentally friendly. There is a chained “Love” on the rims of the shells with a warm colour background. This reinforces the importance for us to protect the environment.

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General Manager’s Message For a fair while now our events have been ‘flying off the shelves’ and are booked up very quickly. There are many reasons for this. Part of their incredible popularity is of course, the variety on offer, their good value and the fact that with so many members and their friends not travelling, everyone is looking for new and exciting things to do here at the Club. With increasing levels of vaccinations hopefully the government will ease the social distancing measures which will allow us to increase the capacity and table sizes in our clubhouses.

General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

Since there still isn’t much ‘real’ travelling going on, don’t worry the Club has that sorted. Here’s your summer itinerary …15 July New Zealand, 16 July Texas, 29 July Ireland, 5 August Italy, 12 August Washington, 13 August Greece and 21 August Holland. Out of all the many (many!) wine dinners we host each year, the Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner really is ‘up there’ in the popularity stakes. It’s back again on 15 July and you don’t want to miss this little sojourn to New Zealand to experience these excellent wines paired with an exquisite menu. The very next day at Middle Island the carnivores amongst you can indulge to your heart’s content with a Texas BBQ. You have a little break to get over your excesses before we head to Ireland to experience the single malt whiskies of Singleton, Mortlach, Glenkinchie and Caol Ila. From there it’s a skip across to Italy for the Canaletto Wine Dinner and a chance to immerse yourselves in Italy. A week later, you might think you are headed to France for the Chateau Ste. Michelle Estate Wine Dinner but names can be deceiving and you’re actually headed to Washington, USA! Now, we already made a trip to Greece last April, but the ‘flight’ was full, so by popular demand we are headed back there on 13 August, book early to avoid disappointment. After Greece, we make our final stop of the summer in Holland for the Annual ‘Mussel Party’ with Les Jamelles Wines. This event is always SO popular we have to publish the date for when bookings will open, so that everyone can get to the starter’s box. We can’t take everyone so make sure you are ready to book starting at 1000hrs on Thursday 8 July. Details on this amazing gastronomic trip around the world can be found on pages 41 to 47. As I am sure you are all aware, the Kellett Island and Shelter Cove carparks are for the use of members with a valid parking label and for members’ guests who have been registered in advance. After long and careful consideration, General Committee has decided to implement a guest parking fee at Kellett Island which will be introduced with effect from 1 August. Under the new arrangement Members’ guests will be charged a parking fee of $10 per hour on weekdays and $20 per hour on weekends and public holidays. Octopus and credit card readers have been installed at the entrance and exit gates of the car park and the amount to be charged will be deducted on departure. Please be reminded that there are limited guest parking spaces available and host members are required to advise Reception in advance of the arrival of guests’ vehicles and that such registration does not guarantee a parking space. The security guards on duty at the entrance gates have sole discretion to refuse entry to any vehicle in the event that the car park is already full upon their arrival. Lastly, the Club had previously shared the news that we had recruited a new Club Operations Manager to take over from Jacco Klip, who has now left the Club. Unfortunately, at the very last minute the candidate backed out and whilst frustratingly we now find ourselves back to the drawing board, but it’s also an opportunity. We have initially recruited a very capable candidate on an interim basis whilst the recruitment process progresses and the good news is that he was able to have a couple of weeks of handover with Jacco before he departed to ensure we keep up business as usual. Enjoy your summer and if you are in fact getting on an aeroplane and reconnecting with family and friends overseas, have a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing everyone back here in the Autumn refreshed and recharged for a busy season of sailing, rowing and paddling.

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If by the time you are only learning of events when you receive the magazine, you’re missing out on the weekly emails, so please make sure that your details are added to the email list so you don’t miss out in future. You can add your email details to your profile on the website by visiting the members login section and then clicking on ‘Member Profile’ on the left-hand side. Alternatively, please email membership@rhkyc.org.hk and the team will be happy to help.

會長的話

首先恭喜所有出席本會在6 月10 日舉行的「周年會員大會」的會員。總的來說，這個「周年會員大會」或是最多人參與的一屆。這亦反映了本會會員委積極參與會方舉辦的活動。大家的出席亦標誌着每人都行使投票的權利與責任。有些人認為是次選舉不用太認真對待；但作為提名委員會的主席，我可以告訴你們我們用了一段長時間去物色合適的人選，亦即是「新力軍」讓大家選擇。因此我希望大家可以客觀地去審視及分析他們的能力，亦衷心希望大家花一點時間去認識他們，從而決定他們是否能夠在這動盪的時代，能夠帶領本會繼續向前邁進。最後，大家要認真思考，你會否相信他們在暴風雨中成為舵手呢？

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成功當選者，歡迎加入我們的大家庭，請細心聆聽大家的意見。暫時落選者，不要放棄及灰心，我們時常都需要充滿熱誠的人為本會服務，而我們仍有很多屆的「周年會員大會」的呢！。在帆船運動方面，我們近期舉辦由 HSBC Expat 贊助的「春季帆船賽」，錄得118艘帆船參與賽事。衷心感激 Barry Truhol 和他的賽事管理團隊，以及其他賽事及海事部的同事合力舉辦賽事，讓大家有一個愉快的週末。賽事當日，即星期日亦錄得36.1ºC度高溫。高溫令人很容易脫水甚或中暑，而本會有一位青年會員亦因此而需要留醫。最後我們很高興從其家長口中知道該會員已在康復中。所以請大家好好保重，在炎熱的夏天進行水上運動時請確保有充足的水份。春季帆船賽」為本會的帆船賽季畫上句號。然而我們已展開「St. James’s Place 黃昏系列帆船賽」。賽事已舉行了三場，尚有五場在7月舉行，另外三場在8月舉行。賽艇及划槳運動部亦會在今個夏天逢週四展開他們第一屆的「黃昏系列賽」。是次賽事將可以讓更多帆船及划槳運動員在吉列島聚首一堂，並在黃昏的時候於維港乘風破浪。第一場賽事將於7月8日舉行，然後連續4個星期四舉行賽事，賽事將使用兩艘四人有舵手海岸賽艇及兩艘六人的懸浮獨木舟。衷心感謝大約1600名會員在五月時完成疫苗接種調查問卷。從問卷所得，百分之九士五的人士表示已完成接種兩劑新冠疫苗、已經接種首劑新冠疫苗或將會接種新冠疫苗。這是令人十分鼓舞的訊息，亦令本會踏前一步，開放更多設施予會員享用。由六月開始，Compass Room 扒房將於晚市時間以C類食肆方式營運，包括讓更多食客同坐一台及延長營業時間。執筆之時，尚有一系列的設施將會逐步開放，相信大家在閱讀「會長的話」時，該措施亦已經實行了。我知道大家久候了，Main Bar 或可能很快便會重開……

總經理的話

香港遊艇會舉辦的活動一向廣受歡迎，原因眾多。部份原因為活動性價比高；但更大部份原因是因為大家未能外遊。因此，大家都希望可以參與更多會方舉辦的活動，盡興一下。隨著疫苗接種率越來越高，希望香港特區政府會放寬更多的社交距離限制措施，讓我們的餐飲食肆可以接待更多的會員及賓客。如果現時您仍然靠本雜誌接收會內資訊，那麼您有可能錯過我們每週發出的電郵了。因此，請確保您的個人通訊資料已加至本會的電郵通訊錄內，以便接收本會發出的電子郵件資訊。您可以在本會網站內，「會員登入」（Members Login）之頁面，然後點擊左面「Member Profile」之按鈕便可加入個人通訊資料。另外，你亦可以選擇把您的個人通訊資料電郵至 membership@rhkyc.org.hk，本會職員很樂意為您跟進。在未能真正外遊前，就讓本會率先帶你環遊世界。我們已為您編排行程表，詳情如下：7月15日新西蘭、7月16 日德薩斯、7月29日愛爾蘭、8月5日意大利、8月12日華盛頓、8月13日希臘及8月21日荷蘭。在本會每年舉辦眾多場葡萄酒晚宴中，「Cloudy Bay 葡萄酒晚宴」是極具人氣的。這場葡萄酒晚宴將於7月15 日載譽歸來，可以在新西蘭「短暫停留」，品嚐美酒佳餚，相信您定不會想錯過呢！翌日，中途島將為嗜肉者舉辦一場「德薩斯燒烤」活動。而帶大家「出發」往愛爾蘭品嚐「Singleton, Mortlach, Glenkinchie 及 Caol Ila」的單一麥芽蘇格蘭威士忌前，大家可以先稍事休息。隨之而來的是意大利的「Canaletto 葡萄酒晚宴」，這是一個可以令您沉浸在意大利的好機會。一星期後，您或許會以為自己正前往法國品嚐「Chateau Ste 葡萄酒」，但其實你正前往美國華盛頓的「聖美堡」酒莊，享受該酒莊帶來的美酒。還記得四月時我們曾帶大家飛越一趟希臘之旅嗎？由於上次「客機已滿」，所以我們今次在 8月13日再度「啟航」，大家記得盡早預約，以免失望而回。希臘之旅後，我們環球之旅的終點站將設於荷蘭。我們將舉辦每年一度的「青口任食派對」，今年更配以 Les Jamelle 美酒。這個活動一向廣受歡迎，因此我們要公佈訂枱日期，大家切記7月8日上午10時正開始接受預約，額滿即止。有關這趟「環球美食之旅」的詳細資料，見於第41 到47頁。我相信大家都知道，吉列島及西貢白沙灣會所的停車場只供給持有合資格泊車證的會員及其有預約的賓客泊車之用。經過審慎考慮後，理事委員會決定今年8月1日起，會員之賓客如在吉列島會所停泊車輛，將以時租收費；平日每小時收費為港幣10元正，周末及公眾假期則為每小時20元正。本會大閘出入口處已裝置八達通及信用卡讀卡器，會員之賓客將於離開時付費。請緊記，本會停車場位置有限，會員如攜同或宴請賓客前往本會，需提早向接待處登記到訪客人車輛之車牌號碼，但此舉不代表保證成功預留車位。當停車場已滿時，本會大閘保安將有決定權拒絕任何車輛進入。最後，我們早前已向大家公佈，隨著香港遊艇會的會所運作經理 Jacco Klip 的請辭，我們已聘任他的繼任人選。可惜，該繼任者最終未能履新；這意味我們再度為上述職位公開招聘了。為了讓本會可以如常運作，我們在 Jacco 離職前已物色了一位臨時會所運作經理，好讓他們無縫交接。好好享受盛夏吧！如果您在今個夏季回鄉探親，祝願您有美好的時光；期待在秋季再見大家時，大家均是煥然一新，以全新姿態迎接新一季的帆船、賽艇及水上運動賽季。

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EGM 2021 The Bridge

Dave Norton, Rear Commodore Sailing, was presented with a Rear Commodore Burgee by Commodore Denis Martinet

Denis Martinet presented Adrian Pang, Rear Commodore Club, with a Rear Commodore Burgee

‘Committee Person of the Year’ for this committee year was awarded to Sheila Chan who has made an outstanding contribution to the Club this year, in particular in chairing the Sail-To-Change Working Group and as an actively participating member of the Sustainability Working Group

Past Commodores’ Dinner The Past Commodore’s Dinner was held in June and the following Past Commodores and special guests were in attendance.

Back Row L to R: Robert Stoneley, John Woo, Lowell Chang, Joachim Isler, David Kong, Harald Dudok van Heel, Ambrose Lo Front Row L to R: John Leigh, Commodore Denis Martinet, Frank Pong, Inge Strompf-Jepsen, Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro, Vice Patron Jimmy Farquhar, Keith Mowser JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

Feature | Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat This year Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s last major event of the sailing season, the Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat was held over the weekend of 23 and 24 May, one of the hottest days ever recorded in May in Hong Kong. With the mercury hitting 36.1ºC on the second day of racing, it was far from the spring-like conditions of its namesake!

Spring Regatta

Sponsored by HSBC Expat W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N | IM AGES:

GU Y N OW EL L |

VIVIA N N G A N

record 118 boats signed up for the two-day regatta which comprised of three races. The first race was held on the Saturday with 10 starts across 12 divisions and classes. The race fleet included 33 Big Boats split into four divisions as well as the Sportsboats and one design classes – Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Impalas, J/80s, Ruffians and Pandoras – all of whom gathered in the start area around Kowloon Bay. The day kicked off with an incredible blue sky and soaring temperatures. While a southerly breeze of around 10kts was clocked in the starting area, the towering shadow of Hong Kong Island led to the wind softening, occasionally down to 3kts, out in the eastern reaches of the Harbour.

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Feature | Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat

A RHKYC regatta highlight was the first appearance of four TP52s: Alpha+, Freefire, Phoenix and Rampage88 lining up for a dedicated TP52 start. “The TP52 is considered as the Formula 1 of monohull yacht racing. We love the high speeds and the exceptional power to weight ratio, however it’s physically demanding for Asian sailors with smaller body builds. TP52s have huge sails therefore downwind speeds can top 20+kts. Compared to class boats we have less running rigging so it’s pure speed and fun!” said Noel Chan, owner of Rampage88. Team Rampage, the newest edition to the Hong Kong TP52 scene, has taken the acquisition of their new boat very seriously, employing Volvo Ocean Race veteran Matthew Humphries, as their coach to get up to speed in a short three months to be race ready. While Phoenix was the only “all local Hong Kong” TP52 team at the Spring Regatta, Kelvin Cheung, Phoenix’s trimmer said “as an all Chinese crew, weight and body build are undoubtedly our weakness compared with other TP52 teams, however we are more dexterous and flexible which makes up the loss.” Race Officer Barry Truhol sent the TP52s along with IRC Division 1 on a 14.6nm course out of the Harbour towards Shek O Rock and back while the other two Big Boat divisions were sent on a shorter course of 11.37nm. The Class Boats were sent on 2.5 to 3 laps around PWD, Kowloon Bay and Tai Koo Shing with distances of approximately 5nm to 11.37nm. The day culminated in an impressive sight as all the yachts finished at PWD, with the Big Boats mixing it up with the Class boats. JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

Feature | Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat On the Sunday, Hong Kong turned on yet another superb day for Day 2 of racing. Showcasing Hong Kong yachting at its best, over 100 yachts sailed two races in a gentle 8 to 9 kts easterly breeze. No doubt to the envy of those watching from hotel quarantine in Hung Hom, Race Officer Barry Truhol started the first race of the day in that area and sent the fleet on courses within Victoria Harbour. With a target time of one hour, all boats enjoyed very close competitive racing. As the breeze continued to build up to 14kts, longer courses with a target time of two hours were set for the third and final race of the Regatta. The TP52s and IRC Divisions 1 and 2 were able to stretch their legs and enjoy a longer course out to Shek O Rock and Junk Bay, whilst HKPN and the class boats remained in the Harbour. Race Officer Barry Truhol hoped everyone enjoyed their sailing, commenting after racing “when we went out to check the wind on Sunday morning, there was breeze from the east and south-east;

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however, nothing close to the forecasted southerly. Finally, the race management team decided to pick the easterly courses and luckily the decision worked out fine. We had a solid, stable easterly breeze for at least six hours. We had two races with good breeze and not too much tide and a fantastic backdrop. What more could we ask for!” Almost all Big Boat division winners of Day 1 stayed at the top after the second day of racing. TP52 Alpha+ remained strong with three bullets in hand enabling them to lift the trophy, while Freefire, Rampage88 and Phoenix all took a second in individual races, with Freefire taking second overall in TP52 Division – one point ahead of Phoenix. Ambush and Red Kite 2 both maintained their leads in IRC Division 1 and Division 2 respectively. With Saturday’s leader Jibulai retiring from both races, Baby Beluga climbed from 3rd to 1st place with a stable performance in the HKPN Division. Dragon Zephyr, Flying Fifteen Noisy Forefather, Pandora Windfall

Feature | Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat

and Ruffian Buster kept their leads in their divisions lifting their respective trophies. In the biggest participating class, Etchells, Les Freaks Sont Chic retained their first overall, one point ahead of Noddy. Impala Rainbow Chaser climbed from second place to first overall by only one point ahead of Taxi. J/80 Tigrina claimed a first and a second to win their division. Hong Kong 49er FX team Molly Highfield and Sandy Choi, who narrowly missed to qualify Hong Kong for the 49er FX at the Tokyo Olympics, joined their first non-dinghy racing event. Molly helmed Sportsboat F.A.B in the Spring Regatta, with Sandy and Sandy’s mother Wendy Lee on board as crew. Molly admitted that she was not familiar with racing on larger yachts, “This was is our second time sailing on the VX One. Our goal was minimising the mistakes we would make and to enjoy the race.” At the end of day 2, F.A.B took three bullets and guaranteed their first place in their division. JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

Feature | Spring Regatta Sponsored by HSBC Expat Spring Regatta 2021, sponsored by HSBC Expat – Result RANK

TP 52 1st 2nd 3rd IRC Div 1 1st 2nd 3rd IRC Div 2 1st 2nd 3rd HKPN 1st 2nd 3rd Dragon 1st 2nd 3rd Etchells 1st 2nd 3rd

BOAT

HELM

PTS

Alpha+ Freefire Phoenix

Shawn Kang Sam Chan Robert Wiest / Victor Kuk / David Ho

3 8 9

Ambush Zannekin Xena

J Isler / A Taylor Marcel Liedts Don Law

4 6 8

Red Kite 2 Nightshift Whiskey Jack

Philippe Delorme Jones Bulmer / Verner Bousser Nick Southward

5 7 8

Baby Beluga Generations Darling

Patrick Yam / Hugo Wong Eddy Lee Dean Chisholm

7 11 12

Zephyr Davinloong Eaux Vives

Tam Nguyen Lowell Chang Andrew Pidden

3 9 12

Les Freaks Sont Chic Noddy King Of The Pin

Marco Pocci Jamie McWilliam Frank Van Kempen

8 9 15

RANK

BOAT

Flying 15 1st Noisy Forefather 2nd Tchaikoffsky 3rd Kerfuffle Impala 1st Rainbow Chaser 2nd Taxi 3rd Gnu J/80 1st Tigrina 2nd Unknown Pleasures 3rd Footloose Pandora 1st Windfall 2nd Panopae 3rd Pasisana Ruffian 1st Buster 2nd Larrikin 3rd Bandolero Sportsboat 1st F.A.B. 2nd Sidewinder 3rd Fly By Wire

HELM

PTS

Peter Britten Howard Williams Carlyon Knight-Evans

5 9 12

Sunny Chai / K K Lee Dennis Chien Randy Yeung

5 6 13

Andrew Moore Richard Johnston Henry Wong

6 8 8

Tom Ho Joseph Wong Gary Lau

5 6 10

Nicholas Bryan Claire Storey / Jarl Borthwick Simon Soo

6 11 11

Amanda Chen / Molly Highfield Yongbin Lin John Lok / Frank Chu

3 7 10

A cracking way to end the season, and we must say a huge thank you to Title Sponsor HSBC Expat for their support of the Spring Regatta. A great first event for them despite the circumstances and we look forward to the next event with them, the Autumn Regatta! Please do say hello and give them a warm welcome when you see them! The Club would also like to thank the fabulous volunteers who ran the racing on the day: Race Officer Barry Truhol and ARO Elberti Uiterwaal-Postma, Anna Gates, Guinness Siu, Jennifer Li, Jimmy Chen, Jingyi Li Blank, John Choi, Joyce Chan, Kirill Prokofiev, Lindsay Lyons, Paul Kan, Peter Boczar, Steve Wordsworth, Tiffany Koo, Till Lembke, Vivian Yu ,Victor Yung and Safety team of Daniel de Mare, Justin Luk, Niclas Rydin, Oscar Hemberg, Ronald Mao and Tommy Chan.

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Steering the Course Feature | Steering the Course

Global Women’s Sailing Festival ‘Steering the Course’ launched in 2021 Hong Kong’s Inaugural All-Women Regatta W O RD S: EL AINE PICKERIN G | B OAT IM AGES: PA NDA M A N / TA KUMI IM AGES

he inaugural global women’s sailing festival ‘Steering the Course’, a 10-day series of activities on and off the water, was a resounding success in Hong Kong and made history by being the first all-women sailing festival held here. Steering the Course, supported by the IOC Development Fund (Olympic Solidarity Commission) was established to introduce

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women and girls across the globe to sailing, as well as to encourage those already engaged towards further developing their skills. This inaugural year the event took place in the Northern Hemisphere from 21 to 30 May 2021 and it will take place in the Southern Hemisphere from 1 to 10 October 2021. Seasoned sailor, Juliet Ashton, galvanised and spearheaded the programme of events in Hong

Kong, supported by a group of enthusiastic volunteers from HHYC, RHKYC, ABC. HHYC, with Sailability Hong Kong, operated the programme of activities, with The Capital Company and Beaufort Marine sponsoring the festival. The initiative was supported by the Hong Kong Sailing Federation who attended the opening ceremony along with other dignitaries.

Women on Water During the festival week 353 women participated in activities both on and off the water, including competitive racing, a fitnessfor-sailing programme, taster sessions, social events and inspirational talks.

Feature | Steering the Course

One popular activity was a chance to experience sailing a 38ft Seawind Catamaran. Sytske Kimman offered her boat Moments

to make several sailings around Port Shelter, providing an opportunity for 78 women to helm, manage the sails and learn key aspects of handling a big boat. After sailing in Hong Kong for 36 years Sytske commented, “This is the most positive experience of sailing I have had here. I met a fantastic group of women who deserve to be getting a chance to learn about sailing.” JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

Feature | Steering the Course Sailability Hong Kong had an incredible 10 days, over the course of which they took out 176 women, 61 of whom went out for the first time. This included women from the Disabled Women’s Association, SEN School, Golden Age sailors, ethnic community groups and amputees. Many new volunteers signed up during the festival to support this active charity, with Mercedes-Benz and HFW sponsorship covering all costs, including the many instructors, safety boats and all the other support that was needed to work with less advantaged participants, including some quite critically disabled people. The final regatta for Sailability, held in Port Shelter, had 26 boats entered in three classes; 14 Hansa 303s, three Hansa Liberty’s and nine 2.4mRs. The excitement was electrifying, and it was a wonderful experience for all involved. A huge shout out goes to Kay Rawbone and a multitude of volunteers, including HHYC for coping with all the complicated logistics. RHKYC takes Regatta Honours A highlight of the festival was the first Hong Kong women-only sailing regatta. An impressive 19 boats were entered into the three divisions with 87 women of all ages and skills participating. RHKYC, entered three J/80 teams, two RS Quest teams and one

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HKPN Division team to compete in this interclub three-race challenge. The races were managed by an all-women committee with RO Inge Strompf-Jepsen, DRO Sarah Houghton and ARO Lucy Sutro providing on-the-job training to a team of ladies new to race management, all of whom quickly picked up on their duties. As many of the participating sailors had not sailed together before, the RO, through a democratic vote, agreed to postpone the start of the first race by 30 minutes to allow for some practice. However, it was not evident by the high level of sailing that all the teams were newly formed, with many never having sailed the design of boats they were competing on until the lead up to the competition. Notwithstanding missing winch handles, a broken tiller leading to unmanageable steerage (causing those looking on from the committee boat much consternation!), a broken mast, and a broken toe strap sending crew overboard, the display of sailing ability was impressive. With 12 to 15kts of wind the windward / leeward course set in Port Shelter was ably and enthusiastically raced. The final results of the competition saw the RHKYC J/80 team helmed by Scotia Ryer taking the honours, with second place going to the RHKYC team helmed by Tiffany Koo; RHKYC team on Arcturus, helmed

by Florence Kan, took second place in HKPN Division; and RHKYC RS Quest team helmed by Gina Chen took second place. J/80 captain Christina Cully commented, “It was amazing to participate in such a fun regatta where women from various yacht clubs and sailing classes came together and shared knowledge, capabilities and experience, encouraging us all to become better sailors.” RS Quest crew Chloe Bischoff and Trinh Hoang signed up for their first ever race. Chloe said, “In the first race our hiking strap came unhooked and, comically, we both went overboard. Gina successfully avoided capsizing, and, fortuitously, managed to confuse the other boats who wondered if the race had finished. So, despite two out of three of us being flung into the water, and us being in stiches for the remainder of the race, we managed to maintain our leading position to come first in the first race. It was a really thrilling adventure.” Kristen Chatellier was delighted that she was able to helm for the first time in a race. A recently joined member who has been taking sailing lessons through the introductory scheme she said, “This was an amazing opportunity to get more involved. The confidence to helm was thanks to the great instruction at Middle Island and

Organiser Juliet said, “It was an absolutely fantastic 10 days. The festival introduced and re-introduced so many women and girls to sailing. It’s been wonderful see the enthusiasm from those who had little confidence in their sailing abilities, either because they hadn’t dare try or had an incident that put them off. That’s what has made this festival a success; not just that we pulled this off during complicated times, but, more importantly, that we have women and girls signing up for more.”

From top: RHKYC Teams in the Women’s Regatta; All Women’s Committee Boat

the incredible support and camaraderie from all the Royal Ladies who took part. I think we swam away with the prize for most capsizes, but I’m so pleased to have done it and can’t wait to do more.” Big thanks go to Bo Lee for co-ordinating the RHKYC competitive teams, all the helms for organising their respective teams, and the keen-spirited crews who enthusiastically jumped into taking part. Well Supported The festival was well supported by teams of men, some of whom gave their time to coach, lay marks and operate safety boats. They were also well able to assist with the draining of several bottles of post-regatta Prosecco that were waiting for the returning boats, all shared with good grace, gratitude and much merriment. Mark Ashton said, “One of the great things about the sport of sailing is that it is a sport for life; from youth to advanced age.

It is also a sport that allows men and women to compete together. Unfortunately, our statistics don’t currently reflect that. The energy, sheer fun and high standard on display at the women’s Regatta sends a clear message that this is a sport for women and we must do more to make it more accessible for them.” Encouragement Laughter was frequently heard throughout the festival. One participant created a smile and a few knowing nods when she quipped, “I love sailing with the guys I race with, but they usually take charge and it has been a tremendous boost to realise I know more than I think I know and I’m actually quite a capable sailor even without being told what to do!” Poignantly, one volunteer told of how she had lost her live-aboard yacht during Typhoon Mangkhut and had sustained a difficult injury during the salvage process. Not venturing

The whole event had a spirit of co-operation, camaraderie and possibility about it. There are not only a good number of highly-skilled women sailors, rowers and other water sport enthusiasts involved in competitive racing in Hong Kong, but a whole host of women who participate in many support activities, or who simply enjoy being skilled enough to take to the water for exercise and leisure. The festival provided inspiration and encouragement to those women who would like to learn and get more involved. It is an aim of the Club to continue to support the development of women engaged in water sports, at all levels, with inter-class women crew networks being established and further all-women activities being planned. A big thanks to all who participated in this inaugural festival. We now have some tremendous collective enthusiasm from which to further develop the participation of women. Participating RHKYC Teams (photographs) in the Inaugural Women-only Regatta on 29 May 2021. RS Quest Gina Chen (helm) / Chloe Bischoff / Trinh Hoang Kristen Chatellier (helm) / Liz Duffy J/80 Scotia Ryer (helm) / Eleanor Crandall / Elise Kelly / Bo Lee / Berenice Voets Kathleen Chan (helm) / Christina Cully / Rosina Hau / Cathy Lam / Liz Wai Tiffany Koo (helm) / Jade Bourne / Violette Fung / Claire H. Park / Joyce Wong HKPN Division – Arcturus Florence Kan (helm) / Claire Becq / Fiona Cheung / Yan Pui Ha / Vicky Lee / Lifia Leung / Jeanette So / Wing Tsang / Irene Woo / Clarice Yu JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

Feature | Steering the Course

onto the water since, friends had encouraged her to participate in the opening J/80 friendly race. She said, “Two weeks after Mangkhut my home in the UK got flooded and when I was heading to the Isle of Wight the ferry I was supposed to be on, and luckily didn’t take, ran aground in fog. It was such a stressful time that I became convinced I was jinxed and avoided anything to do with getting on the water. But, surrounded and encouraged by awesome ladies this week, I have found my sea legs again.”

Making Sailing Accessible to EVERYONE W O RD S: NIKKI CL A RIN GB O L D | IM AGES: SUKI CHEUN G A ND NIKKI CL A RIN GB O L D

Feature | Making Sailing Accessible to EVERYONE

Sailability Hong Kong specialises in offering the opportunity to sail as a sport and recreational activity, which is not always accessible to all due to a variety of reasons – be it physical disability, mental health issues, learning disabilities or socioeconomic reasons. The team at Sailability are skilled at breaking down the barriers within the community and offering practical support, inspiration, and encouragement to make sailing accessible to everyone.

s part of celebrating the recent World Sailing inaugural Global Women’s Sailing Festival, with the aim to introduce women and girls across the globe to the sport of sailing via a dedicated weeklong program established by World Sailing, Sailability Hong Kong Co-Founder Kay Rawbone recognised the opportunity to encourage female disability sailors to the sport. Over the 27 and 28 of May 2021, 20 ladies from the Association of Women with Disabilities Hong Kong (AWDHK) were given the opportunity to get out on the water through the assistance of Sailability HK, out of their HHYC base. Kay Rawbone was heartened to see the drive and determination of past wheelchair sailor Leung On Ki, Angel in initiating the outing for the group. Angel had encouraged 19 fellow wheelchair colleagues to attend. While apprehensive about the challenges involved, they were all eager inductees to sailing as part of this worldwide female-based initiative.

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Sailability also specifically sought out and encouraged a stronger female-based volunteer group to be involved for these days. The specific challenges of having female physical disability sailors attending a sailing session for the first time needed to be recognised, as just getting in the boat can be the biggest challenge of the day and can be quite intimidating if not handled with care. Kay noted that having the support of females to help with the delicate manoeuvring of the ladies in and out of the boats on the day, while offering female associated reassurance, goes a long way towards giving these new sailors added confidence to let them enjoy their time out on the water. Instrumental in coordinating the outing for her association, Leung On Ki, Angel of AWDHK expressed her sheer joy in being part of the Sailability Sessions and sharing the precious experience with her colleagues. As a seasoned sailor boasting 18 months experience of sailing within the Sailability community, she explained that encouraging

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and nurturing new events outside of the group’s regular activities are important, particularly given the limiting restrictions enforced by using of a wheelchair. Angel explained that one of the biggest obstacles for wheelchair bound attendees was reassuring them of the accessibility to participate in a new activity. “Many participants are very concerned about the problems that are associated with getting in and out of the boat and their ability to cope once on the water.” With the assistance of the specific female-based volunteers to help, she said the intimidating concerns of being handled by strangers were very quickly overcome and all the participants embraced the help with the challenging task of getting out of their restrictive wheelchairs and into the boats.

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With the encouragement and support of the Sailability team to make a seemingly daunting task accessible, to see faces change from those of quiet apprehension to beaming smiles is a very rewarding experience. Exhausted and elated, the ladies, ranging in age from 40 to 50+, all expressed their desire to return to the water as soon as possible.

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Commenting after their return to shore, the newfound sailors reported, “The Volunteers and staff were so kind and helpful in getting us on the boat. The staff have given the instructions very clearly”. While others added, “It’s such a fantastic experience. I wish I could join the event again. Thanks to AWDHK and Sailiability Hong Kong so much for hosting this event for women with disabilities. Thank you so much for letting me join this event.”

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Recognising the benefits of finding a new interest, a new skill set and all while enhancing overall quality of life, Sailability offers the opportunity to anyone experiencing a disability to participate in the sport of sailing. They can also provide the necessary framework to enable training to those having ambition and determination to participate in local, regional, and international events. Sailing is a sport that is unique in its ability to offer the ‘inclusivity’ of having the opportunity to compete against able bodied sailors on a ‘level playing field’, giving greater confidence and independence to both women and men with disabilities. If you would like to help make a difference, Volunteer now for Sailability at www.sailability.org.hk *Sailability are always looking for support and are currently looking for assistance in the form of wheelchairs. If you can help, please be in contact: info@sailability.org.hk

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The 2021-2022 Sailing Calendar is available on the club’s website, separated by club events and classes, and will be shortly available from the Sailing Office. Please drop by the Sailing Centre to pick up your copy.

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St. James’s Place Sunset Series The ever-popular St. James’s Place Sunset Series continues throughout July and up to 20 August. The series is open to all and it’s never too late to join but don’t forget to sign on for each race. The course is in front of the Club and 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.

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The Autumn Regatta sponsored by HSBC Expat will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September and the Notice of Race and online pre-entry are available on the website at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/AutumnRegatta.aspx. Guest moorings may be requested through Joanne Ho, Assistant Marine Manager, via email joanne.ho@rhkyc.org.hk and these will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, subject to availability, to the Big Boats who have pre-entered the Autumn Regatta.

RHKYC Offshore Races The Notice of Race have been issued and online registration is now open for the following offshore races: Hong Kong to Vietnam Race 19 and 20 October https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/race-vietnam Rolex China Sea Race 13 April 2022 https://www.rolexchinasearace.com/

Information correct at time of print. For the most up to date information please contact the Club.

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Opening Up Protest Hearings Sailing

Protest hearings are simply part of the rules, and are sailing’s equivalent to say, a soccer referee’s or a cricket umpire’s decision. Protest hearings are the means to resolve those disputes which aren’t resolved during the gameplay (i.e. on the water), which is often the case in our sport.

et, utterance of those very words ‘Protest Hearing’ seems to strike terror into the minds of many sailors (young/old salty-dogs or newcomers alike), such that they feel protests should be avoided at all costs. Unfortunately, avoiding protest hearings doesn’t benefit anyone or our sport. Rule breaches go unpaid for and, in some cases, the wrong boat wins as a result. Most of all though, no one learns or improves when the rules are not enforced.

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The Club’s Race Management subcommittee (RMsC) is now actively promoting ‘Open Protest Hearings’ to widen the protest hearing experience to ‘Observers’ – sailors/coaches/parents/landlubbers* like you. (*Delete as appropriate!)

Being part of a protest hearing need not be anything other than a positive experience: a chance for learning and a way to resolve issues. Of course, as a party in a hearing, sometimes you will lose, but just like in any other sport, that’s part of the game.

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Not all protest hearings will or can be ‘Open Protest Hearings’ mind you, as explained later. However, when possible, we now encourage those people with a genuine interest in the hearing process to join as observers. Being an Observer The protest hearing system has long allowed for ‘Observers’ to attend hearings. Rather like those in the ‘viewers’ gallery’ of a courtroom, observers aren’t part of the hearing – they just observe. Although this provision has been in the rules for some time, it is not well known or utilised. RMsC plans to go one step further by encouraging observers to attend hearings. Essentially, the aim is to open up hearings to anyone who may be interested in learning more. Hence they are called ‘Open Protest Hearings’. The main reason for open hearings is education – it’s a great way for sailors to learn more about the hearing process and learn the racing rules. There are a number of other benefits to open hearings: • Coaches who observe will be able to give feedback to their sailors on their performance. • Sailors who observe protest hearings may feel less intimidated if/ when they are protested in the future. • Sailors can get a better understanding of the racing rules and how they are applied. • Sailors who are on the protesting or protested boat may find it interesting too. Of course, there are some rules for Open Hearings and the observers. For example, a protest hearing will only be ‘Open’ if all the parties and all the protest committee agree to it being ‘Open’. At any time, the protest chairman may ask observers to leave. Hearings concerning very personal or sensitive issues will not be Open Hearings. This means that protests regarding RRS 2 (Fair Sailing) or RRS 69 (Misconduct) will never be opened to observers. Hearings which make good ‘Open Hearings’ are ones regarding ‘boat-on-boat’ protests. Fortunately, those are also usually the most interesting to observe anyway. Observers strictly take no part in the hearing, not even as a witness. Recording or videoing is strictly not allowed. Normally observers should be asked to leave when the protest committee deliberate, but this is up to the protest chairman. All these rules will be explained in detail by the protest chairman at the time of the hearing. How can I be an Observer? The simple answer is, ask! If you are interested in observing, simply ask the Sailing Office whether you can join as an observer. At major RHKYC events (when protests are held immediately after each day’s racing), the Sailing Office will list the protests on the ‘Hearing Schedule’ board, and may in future use that notice board to indicate whether the hearings are open to observers. For protest hearings after a weekend’s class racing (normally held on Monday nights), the best way to show interest is to inform the Sailing Office that you would like to be on the observer list. They will then let you know when open hearings are scheduled. Meanwhile, sail safe and have fun.

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65th Head of the Bay Regatta W O RD S: A BI WAT T A ND CHRIS KN O L L M A N | IM AGES: RHK YC

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s the summer heat descended upon Hong Kong, competitors in the coastal rowing scene spent the month of May preparing for the 65th Head of the Bay regatta. Held on 22 May, the Head of the Bay was the first race of the year to take place under proper summer conditions; testing crews’ speed alongside their ability to navigate turns and obstacles in Deepwater Bay – either over a short course of 2,500m or a long course of 4,200m. The morning dawned after a night of showers and the water was flat and calm with little wind. Volunteers arrived at 0730hrs to prepare for what

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would be a long day of directing crews, wrangling boats, timekeeping and keeping competitors safe on the course from RIBs. There was much to be done before the racing kicked off at 0900hrs. 91 boats were entered into the Head of the Bay, rowed by more than 180 competitors from eight different clubs, ranging in age and experience from middle school students to seasoned masters rowers. The racing started off strong with the Open C4x+ setting the fastest time of the day on the long course in the first race. As the racing continued, juniors, novices, university and masters rowers competed in boats of

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all sorts, from singles and doubles to coxed quads and coxed fours. For some of the middle school students on the precipice of summer vacation, the Head of the Bay was their final race of the season. And for others, like RHKYC Member Koichi Ohira, it was their final race with the Club before moving away from Hong Kong. Despite the 34-degree heat, rowers showed up to compete, putting up some impressive times on the course. The fastest raw times of the day on the short course were set by Andrew Lawson (LBC) in the Open 1x at 13:07 for the men, and by Isa Scheunpflug and Rachel Humphreys

(RHKYC/LBC) in the Women’s Masters 2x at 14:23 for the women. On the long course, Calvin Tang, Kelvin Chu, Matthew Lai and Chris Knollman, coxed by Abi Watt (RHKYC), set the men’s fastest time at 18:09 while the women’s was set by Estelle Davies, Chi Wai Song, Jasmine Monteil and Lisa Williams, coxed by Marianne Kolding (LBC) at 22:09. But while most competitors were focused on rowing their best races, some showed up with the intent to do some good while they were at Middle Island. Throughout the course of the day, rowers diligently removed litter from the beach on which most of the boats and people were gathered – a simple but helpful gesture that brought the Club’s focus on sustainability to light. As climate and environmental issues rise in importance, measures like the RHKYC Pick Up Plastic initiative, debuting at Middle Island in the form of plastic-collection bags that allow rowers to scoop up litter while out on the water, empower individuals to tackle the increase of plastic in our environment. The Head of the Bay proved to be a successful day, bringing together people of all ages and skill levels to compete side by side at Middle Island. As always, the fun continues. Although summer has arrived with a vengeance, we can be sure that the enthusiasm of our rowing community will continue, and crews can be found preparing for the next competition. JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

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Middle Island Cup – Turns Heads in the Bay! W O RD S: J O ROY D S - J O NES | IM AGES: RHK YC

n 9 May the Club managed to achieve a feat in holding, for the third consecutive year, the Middle Island Cup (MI Cup) for Dragon Boating. This is a big achievement when all other dragon boat races have been cancelled for the past couple of years due to the ongoing Covid situation. The MI Cup is fast becoming an established event on the dragon boat racing calendar. Each year it has gained more and more support, seen in the increase in the number of teams entering. For the second year in a row the race course format covered a course of 1km and involved two tight left turns around course buoys which, for a dragon boat, is not an easy manoeuvre to do so steers play a major part in making or breaking a race. Racing kicked off in the morning with the women’s standard boats. The Royal X women were able to quickly get their heads in to the game and proceeded to the semi-finals

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DRAGON BOAT CONTACTS dragonboat@rhkyc.org.hk

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and then on to the finals where they faced SMUGs. The women gave it their all in the final and took the win! Up next was the mixed standards where Royal X unfortunately did not live up to expectations given the talent across the team and they were knocked out in the second round. Buzz Dragons put on a strong performance and went on to win the mixed standards pipping VRC to the finish line by a mere second. Following the mixed standards was the open standard category. The Royal X men put on a solid performance progressing to the finals with ease. Saving their best performance for the finals they set the fastest time of the day by a clear margin. The best of the men’s team is still yet to come and will definitely be the team to beat at upcoming races. The afternoon moved to small boat racing with the women kicking off the session. Once again the Royal X women were able to prove their mettle, maintaining their awesome winning streak. Then the mixed small boats and the first heat saw Royal X Blue face Royal X Yellow. It was a tight race with both crews giving it their all. In the end Royal X Blue managed to pip Yellow to the win by just one second. Royal X Blue progressed through the heats and made it through to the finals and had they not had a slight wobble around the final turn taking on a fair bit of water it would have been a close finish with VRC who looked strong all afternoon. The Open Small boats rounded off the day’s racing. For many in the Royal X men’s small boat, it was the first time racing and they put on a valiant effort against VRC. However, VRC the eventual winners of the Open Small category were too strong this time for Royal X. The results of the day meant that Royal X where able to regain the overall MI Cup Trophy having lost it to SeaGods the year prior. Overall, a very successful day for Royal X. As always with events like these a big thank you to those who helped organise the race and all the volunteers on the day. Plus Patrick Bin Service Manager – Middle Island (F&B) and his team who helped water and feed the dragon boat participants on the day. JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

Train as a team, play as a team, win as a team W O RD S: M A RTIN A REDA EL LI | IM AGES: ERIN JUHL A ND F R A N CK T EDA RD

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nything new and unfamiliar is made for me. I was born curious and curiosity was the driver for me to join the summer 2019 Outrigger Introduction Course at the Club. A video of the RHKYC Open Crew racing 45km in Hawaii was enough to lead me to the first training. That first training became a full-on four months of early (too early!) alarm clocks

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We all know what 2020 was about: Covid-19, restrictions, travel bans, quarantines, sports on and off. That crazy thing I did happened to be the smartest choice ever and it became the tool of my paddling journey in Covid-19 times. Exactly a year ago my paddling map had probably only been a 2km coverage. The little waves looked as huge as waterfalls and the soft breeze felt as strong as a typhoon (I still have those feelings sometimes!) I started to cover a bit more distance putting flags down on the paddling map and repeating to myself: “I didn’t come this far to only come this far”, knowing that little changes would add up over time. Was it easy? No! Was it fun? Yes, endlessly! What made the biggest difference? The people!

and OC6 training sessions which ended with two amazing races: the Around Lamma 2019 with a mixed crew which won the category and ATIR 2019 with the women’s B boat getting the bronze medal. While looking forward to the start of the 2020 season, I did something a little crazy. After only one time on an OC1, I decided to purchase one. Was it crazy? Well, enough to need a friend to paddle it on a 3km distance just to get it stored as I couldn’t manage it alone.

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OUTRIGGER CONTACT

One of the main reasons why I find the strength to wake up before the sun and train is because every single time I get on the water, I know I am not alone. We train together as a team and watch the entire group improve across the board. Definitely, one of the greatest benefits of team training is higher levels of energy and motivation to the point that training becomes more productive and more fun. Sports are also a wonderful way of forming friendships and there is nothing better than a friend with whom you not only share similar interests but also relates to you through a common ground. I was told that only very few people train during the winter season. I was ready to listen to “It’s

cold, it’s dark” a million times but the truth is that no matter the weather and no matter the season, when you walk down the evil steps at 0545hrs you will get to line up waiting for the sampan, because a huge bunch of people signed up for the session and smiley eyes are all around. Then the race days come and the Club has great turnovers and great results, among all the courses and all the fleets, with people ready to switch around seats and crews. Every single time it gives me goose bumps and it makes the next evil alarm clock worth it. Because in the end, no matter what, I will do it again (and again)! I want to thank the Captains, the coaches and all my paddling friends who make, day by day, this paddling journey an amazing experience. With no surprises for anybody, a very special thank you goes to Stephanie, our ladies’ captain. She unfortunately needs to take a little break from the water, but I am sure she will be back very soon, stronger than ever. You will be missed, Steph! But we are all looking forward to seeing you back. I also take this occasion to say goodbye one more time to the Youngs (Deanne and Jeremy) who recently left Hong Kong and who have been key members of the RHKYC paddle section for many years. 70 faces around for their last paddle are enough to give the idea of how well known and appreciated they are by the Club.

ROWING AND PADDLE SPORTS TRAINING General Enquiries: rowing.manager@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0322 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb Assistant Manager Ellen Leung

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Assistant Manager Keith Cheung Rowing Coach Chris de Kock Paddle Sports Coach Melissa Davis http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/RowingSection.aspx www.facebook.com/RHKYCRowingSection/

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Summer Rowing Camp #1

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Summer Rowing Camp #2

19 to 22 July

Summer Rowing Camp #3

26 to 29 July

Summer Rowing Camp #4

2 to 5 August

Summer Rowing Camp #5

9 to 12 August

After School Sculling Course

Weekday of September to November

Private Coaching

Any available time Content: Tailored course with specific requirements, for intermediate skills improvement or highperformance training Time: two 90-mins sessions Class: 1-to-1 coaching, two students maximum

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Time: 1000hrs to 1500hrs Content: A 4-day camp to row through the summer holiday Location: Middle Island

Time: 1630 to 1800hrs Content: Introducing newcomers to the sport of rowing and providing experienced rowers with more time on the water to enhance their rowing competency. Participants who complete this course will be eligible for selection into the RHKYC’s Youth Squad! Location: Middle Island

ADULT ROWING (AGE 18 OR ABOVE) COURSE TITLE

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[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR6

31 July to 1 August

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR7

28 to 29 August

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR8

25 to 26 September

[Level 2] Intermediate Skills

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Time: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 1000hrs to 1200hrs Content: A total of eight weeks for improving boat maneuver skills and fitness with self practice time and crew boat experience under coach supervision Location: Middle Island

[Level 3 to 5] Rowing Training

Weekday and Weekend

Target rowers: Graduates from Level 2; or Experienced Rowers (Scull / Sweep) Content: Train with club crews, experience the real club crew environment, and train towards intermediate and long term goals Location: Middle Island, Kellett Island and Shek Mun Rowing Centre

Private Coaching

Any available time Time: two 90-mins sessions Content: Tailored course with specific requirements, for intermediate skills improvement or highperformance training Class: 1-to-1 coaching, two students maximum

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成人賽艇初級課程 #2021/AR7

成人賽艇初級課程 #2021/AR8

成人賽艇技術課程

成人賽艇訓練

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Time: 1300hrs to 1530hrs Content: Introduction to the sports and boathouse, basic techniques and safety guidelines Location: Middle Island Class: 3 to 6 students per class

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Storm 2-Person Towable Tube Kit The Storm Kit has everything you need to get started tubing. Including a rope, pump and the ever popular Storm towable tube that features durable, quality construction, four handles with neoprene knuckle guards to give riders a comfortable grip, and the low profile deck makes it easy to board in any water depth. You’ll feel like a bolt of lightning riding the Storm towable!

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RHKYC Fabric Mask with 2 Filter $60

Marlow Marstron Floating Rope 6-8mm Marlow 8 Plait Marstron floating line is a lightweight versatile rope that does not absorb water and remains lightweight when wet. This soft to handle, flexible rope is easily coiled and thrown as it is a non-kinking rope. These properties help to make it a good rope to use on safety equipment such as life rings and life buoys. Floating rope is an excellent addition to lifebuoy rings and other safety devices to improve visibility of a man overboard and increase the chance that a person in the water can grab something to tether to in an emergency situation. It is important to have a safety plan in place and for it to be well practised, especially if a safety device is thrown into the water.

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Flamefield Savoy unbreakable Polycarbonate Champagne Flute (pack of 2) Unbreakable polycarbonate material, Extra fine polycarbonate looks and feels like real glass, Dishwasher and microwave safe. Capacity: 290ml

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APA Inflatable 2 person kayak package

Harken 2167 57mm T2 Soft-Attach Ratchamatic Block with 1.5 times grip: breeze-on/puffs; 15:1 holding power.

An all-purpose and durable inflatable kayak. It pumps up in just 5-10 minutes with 3 chambers. Fully inflatable floor makes for a very comfortable ride. Tracks well in water and comes with 2 adjustable seats and 2 footrests m. Also 2 pc fibreglass paddle, pump and carrying bag included.

$6,800

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Power3 ratchet blocks provide sailors that race small one-designs with three holding-power options to handle a variety of wind and sea conditions. More choices allows sailors to fine-tune their set-ups in tandem with the purchase that provides the ideal level of power, responsiveness and grip. The patented T2 Ratchamatic is Harken’s newest block to feature the T2 line’s styling and soft-attachment system. The wright of this high-strength block is only a few ounces. This is thanks to composite fibre-reinforced sideplates, aluminium sheave, a lightweight softattach, and a minimum of moving parts in the ratcheting mechanism. All T2 blocks are lashed or spliced through the load-bearing center of the block, decreasing the loads on the sideplates and acting as a safety backup for the system. Lashing allows ratchet adjustment close to the deck. Lashing or splicing provides a variety of options for securing the block at exactly the right height to maintain a fair lead.

$680

Garmin GPSMAP 276CX

Maui Jim ONSHORE Sailing Sunglasses Whether onshore of offshore, the latest rectangular frame by Maui Jim offers complete coverage in a comfortable nylon frame. The larger frame size and spring hinges will accommodate larger face sizes, and the SuperThin Glass lenses will offer the crispest optics while angling for your catch of the day. Subtlely wrapped to offer a bit more protection, Onshore is the perfect match for long days on the water.

$1,940

If you’re a jack-of-all-trades, you need a GPS navigator that’s as versatile as you are. Take a look at the GPSMAP 276Cx. With a large 5-inch display, versatile cartography, connected features and flexible power options, it has the capability to function the best way for you. GPSMAP 276Cx was designed for your rugged lifestyle. You’ll navigate with confidence by seeing clearly on the large 5-inch sunlight-readable screen. The navigator’s flexible mounting lets you keep the device exactly where you need it. Operate GPSMAP 276Cx with its reliable push-button controls that resist dirt, dust and grit, and best of all – keep all your maps on hand with 8 GB of internal memory, expandable by a microSD™ card (sold separately).

$4,900

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he Marine Office are often asked questions by Members on Marine Matters. We hope here to answer the most frequently asked of these questions. How do I put my name down for a mooring? In the members only section of the website, click on “Documents”: And under Marine you will be able to see the waiting list at all locations for different sizes of moorings and marina berths and be able to download the Mooring Application Form. Members may apply for different sizes of moorings at different locations. A one month deposit is charged to the members account for each mooring or berth size they apply for. The application form should be e-mailed back to the Marine Office. Please note that members who are on the

Why do I need to register my craft with the Club? Members must register their boat with the Club through the Marine Office. Again the registration form is available under Marine. The reason that members are required to register their craft is so that the marine staff can check that a boat belongs to a Club Member when it is using Club Facilities such as the, moorings, pontoons or uplifting water. Why do I need to give the club a copy of my boats license and insurance? By law all boats afloat in Hong Kong must have a valid insurance certificate and operating license. If a boat is on a mooring and it is not licensed or insured then it is illegally using the mooring. As the Marine Department allow the Club to manage the Moorings, it is the responsibility of the Club to ensure that all moorings are being managed lawfully. If the Marine Department find an unlicensed boat on one of the moorings then penalty points will be given to the Club for that mooring. If the mooring accumulates enough penalty points then the mooring will be taken away from the Club by MarDep. Can I use the book the guest moorings at Jade bay and Middle Island? The moorings are not bookable and are on a first come first served basis. The club do not supply mooring ropes for the moorings but assistance in picking up a Middle Island mooring can be had by members contacting the Sampan. Details are on the website under MARINE/BOATYARD, Marine, MI and Jade Bay Moorings Can I moor my boat alongside on the pontoon? Member should note that:

absent members list will have their name removed from the waiting list. Members will be given waitlist code number for each facility they apply for and this is shown on the Mooring and Marina waiting list. Sailing boats are given priority over motor boats when allocating moorings. Where can I find the waiting list and how long will I have to wait for a mooring? The waiting list is available under Marine and shows the size of each mooring, the location and the date the member applied for the mooring in chronological order. The waitlist code is given so members can check their own position on the list. Moorings do not normally move fast and the wait for some sizes of mooring is well over 5 years. How much does a mooring cost? Mooring costs can be found on the Website under MARINE/BOATYARD.

The mooring fees are located under the Marine Fees Button along with other information.

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Pontoons at Shelter Cove (with the exception of Shelter Cove Marina), Middle Island and Causeway Bay are provided primarily to accommodate the launching and mooring of Class boats for racing. From 0900 hours on the day preceding a day where Class racing is scheduled at a particular location to 0900 hours on the day following the scheduled race, no vessel other than Club operated boats and Class racing yachts may lay alongside the pontoon(s) unless with the express permission of the Marine Office. Members can ascertain if there is class racing by checking the Sailing Section of the website. Outwith Class Racing events members may use the pontoons with no restriction except for the time limit specified in the bye-laws. More information is on the website under MARINE/ BOATYARD, Marine, Use of Pontoons. I want to cancel my mooring or hard standing. Members who wish to cancel their marine facility may do so by sending an e-mail to the Marine Office giving one month notice. I want to transfer my hard standing to the new owner as I have sold my boat to another member. Any transfer of facility, mooring, berth or hard standing space has to be agreed by the Marine Sub Committee at its monthly meeting. Until agreement has been given the monthly charge will still be charged to the original owners account, who has to give one months’ notice of giving up the facility. Members should write to the Marine Office advising of the sale of the boat and requesting the transfer to the new owner. Before a transfer can take place the boat, if licensed, has to be transferred into the purchasers name with the Marine Department and the boat

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T I D E S Do I have Grandfather rights on my mooring? You have Grandfather Rights if you signed the mooring or berth agreement prior to 31 January 2012. How do I get a Sampan? Sampans telephone numbers and their operating hours are listed on the website under MARINE/BOATYARD, Marine, Sampan Ferry time table. Members should note that:

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As a Sailing and Rowing Club the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club organises yacht racing for its members all year round. Yacht racing in considered to be one of the core sports of the Club and is one of the primary reasons that the Club operates. Members with boats on moorings at our three Club Houses require a sampan to get to, and from, their boat from the Club’s pontoons. Sampans are therefore first and foremost for transporting boat owning members between their boat on the mooring and the pontoon at the Club. There are a limited number of sampans available in the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and during busy regattas, such as the Nations Cup, Around the Island Race and the Spring and Autumn Regattas, etc, all the sampans are required to enable the large number of Club Members and their crews to get to and from their boats to take part in the yacht racing. As has been the case for many years, on these occasions it is not possible to also operate a sampan to Jardine Steps. The Club wishes to thank non boat owning members for their understanding on these important racing days for the Club.

The Marine Office How do I get my boat on the hard standing at Kellet Island launched? Send an e-mail to marine@rhkyc.org.hk If you do not get a e-mail reply confirming the launch then: Call the marine office on 2239 0309 or 2239 0308. If there is no answer, such as if there is a public holiday, then; Call the boat handler team directly on 9123 0581. At Middle Island contact laurence.wong@rhkyc.org.hk or call the MI marine office at 281207202. At SC please e-mail scmarine@rhkyc.org.hk or call 9425 9138. Please give at least one days’ notice as far as possible.

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registered with the Club under the new owners name. Moorings and berths can only be transferred if the seller has Grand Father rights on the facility.

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Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 15 July

Today, building on that reputation for excellence in New Zealand wine, the estate has expanded its portfolio to include expressive Pinot Noir wines from its collection of premium Pinot Noir vineyards. Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $888 per member, $948 per non-member Speaker Mr Leo Jockovic, Brand Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members

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In 1985, Cloudy Bay captivated the wine world with its aromatic and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc. With an innovative spirit and devotion to quality, Cloudy Bay put New Zealand wine on the map and that first Sauvignon Blanc, exported initially to Australia and the UK, secured its place in wine history. PRE-DINNER TASTING Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV MENU AND WINES Hokkaido Scallops and Clams, Tropical Salad, Passion Fruit Dip Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Sliver Sea Bream Fillet, Baby Shrimp in Meunière Sauce Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2019 ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide Chicken with Macadamia Nut Crusted, Black Sesame Cucumber Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2019 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled US Prime Hanger Steak, Caramelised Plum, Wild Mushroom Sauce Cloudy Bay Te Wahi 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Coconut Crumble, Chocolate Mousse, Berries ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Beef Tomato and Avocado Carpaccio, Fennel and Apple Slaw, Coriander and Black Quinoa ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Artichoke with Asian Herb Romaine Lettuce, Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Cèpe Mushrooms and Morel with Calamarata, Black Truffle Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Beef, Sautéed Asparagus and Snow Fungus ❧ ❧ ❧ Citrus Tart, Caramelised Orange Zest, Vanilla Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Greek Islands Party Middle Island | Friday 13 August | 1830hrs to 2200hrs Extended travel! Let’s take you to the Greek Islands at Middle Island where you can enjoy fabulous Greek food including Snack Pizzastangen, Panzanella Salad, Keftedes Greek Meatballs, Shrimp Saganaki, Mussels Skordalia, Sokolatopita Chocolate Cake, Bougatsa Custard Pie and more! This is a repeat of the sold-out event we had back in April! Act fast. $388 per person. For reservations, call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Extended Sampan Service for Middle Island

Apart from the regular sampan, we will have a second sampan running from Deep Water Bay from 1830hrs to 2200hrs. JUL/AUG 2021 AHOY! |

Information correct at time of print. For the most up to date information please contact the Club

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The Steakhouse Anniversary Dinner Friday 2 July Celebrating the first anniversary of the Steakhouse, join us for a dinner with all the best from the Steakhouse menu, plus optional pairedwine selections. Limited to 40 seats for this special night. Reach the Steakhouse for more details.

Monthly ‘Wine Dinner Table’ Each month in the Steakhouse, we’ll feature a specially selected wine for a wine club table. Only one exclusive table will be available per night with advance booking required. Come and enjoy a wine-pairing night. Note that the minimum booking is 4 people. JULY FE ATURE

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‘International Wine Day – Shiraz’

‘International Wine Day – Albariño and Pinot Noir’

$1,288 per person for a booking of 6 persons or $1,488 per person for a booking of 4 to 5 persons

$1,488 per person for a booking of 6 persons or $1,688 per person for a booking of 4 to 5 persons

MENU AND WINES Sautéed French Blue Prawns with Garlic Butter Marchesi Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso Vermentino Bolgheri DOC 2019 ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Lamb Chop, Black Berries Compote Journey's End V3 Shiraz 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Australian Stockyard Wagyu Rib Eye Steak M5, Sautéed Mushroom, Black Truffle Gravy J.L. Chave Sélection Crozes-Hermitage ‘Silène’ 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Australian Beef Tenderloin, Natural Jus or Grilled Alaskan Cod Fillet, Char-grilled Asparagus and Vine Tomatoes Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2019 [JS91] ❧ ❧ ❧ Cherries Jubilee ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

MENU AND WINES Scallops Rossini, Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio, Black Quinoa, Dill Citrus Olive Oil Dressing Paco & Lola Albariño 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Dutch Veal Chop, Red Cherries Compote Lawson’s Dry Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Australian Waygu Chuck Eye Roll, Black Truffle Gravy Domaine Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017 [JS94] ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Irish John Stone Beef Rib Eye, Natural Jus or Grilled Alaskan Cod Fillet, Char-grilled Asparagus and Vine Tomatoes Domaine Sérafin Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Double-decker American Cheesecake ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Vegetarian Menu available upon request.

For reservations, call the Steakhouse on 2239 0374 or email steakhouse@rhkyc.org.hk.

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The Four Corners of Single Malt Whiskey Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 29 July PRE-DINNER TASTING Singleton of Glen Ord 12 Year Old

VEGETARIAN MENU Crispy Cajun Avocado, Vine Tomato Carpaccio ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven Baked Plant Based Chicken, Caramelized Pineapple ❧ ❧ ❧ Portobello Mushroom Cannelloni, Flame Asparagus, Morel Cream Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Ginger Almond Tart, Caramel Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Irish Single Malt whiskey is aged in oak for at least three years and must be distilled from a mash of nothing other than malted barley at a single distillery. Ireland is famous for its whiskey-making and on this evening we take you to the four corners of Ireland to experience the worldfamous Singleton, Mortlach, Glenkinchie and Caol Ila. Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $788 per member and $888 per non-member Speaker Mr Leo Jockovic, Brand Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members

Summer Texas BBQ Night Middle Island | Friday 16 July | 1830hrs to 2200hrs Satisfy all your BBQ desires with all the smoky, succulent and savoury meats you can handle. Enjoy a great night out at the Middle Island starting off with smoked cold cuts and cheese platter before moving on to unlimited barbecued ribs, sirloin, salmon and then if you can manage it… end on a sweet high with tornado cake, donuts and more. $368 per person. For reservations, call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Extended Sampan Service for Middle Island

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MENU AND WINES Home-smoked Salmon Fillet, Spicy Crabmeat Patty, Passion Fruit Dip Mortlach 20 Year Old ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide Chicken Breast in Moroccan Style, Caramelised Pineapple Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled US Prime Cube Roll, Flame Asparagus, Citrus Bone Marrow Caol Ila 12 Year Old ❧ ❧ ❧ Ginger Almond Tart, Caramel Ice-cream Glenkinchie 12 Year Old ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Annual Mussel Party with Les Jamelles Wines Kellett Island | Saturday 21 August | 1800hrs to 2100hrs

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Absolutely one of the most sought-after events and one that sells out the quickest! The annual ‘Mussel Party’ is coming back to Kellett Island with unlimited Dutch Mussels and selected wines, French fries, salads, French bread and sauces.

Selected Les Jamelles Wines Les Jamelles Cinsault Rosé 2017 – Languedoc-Roussillon, France Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Languedoc-Roussillon, France $98 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 8 July at 1000hrs | Cancellation deadline 30 July. For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk. The event is sponsored by Links Concept and Natural Holland.

Special Banquet Package For operation of Type C | Type D We are now ready! We are able to host Type C private events for up to 20 pax and Type D private events for up to 100 pax! With unrivalled views overlooking the Western Harbour, the Rooftop at Kellett Island is one of the best venues for your next party. Alternatively enjoy drinks out on the balcony off of the new function rooms which are suitable for any style or size of event, from intimate small-scale parties to large celebratory occasions. SPECIAL PACKAGE (Type C Operation) All participants must: v Use the “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile application Special Cocktail Package Maximum 20 persons per event Sit-down cocktail Menu starts at HK$388 per person Special Lunch Package Maximum 20 persons per event Table of 6 persons each Menu starts at HK$428 per person Special Dinner Package Maximum 20 persons per event Table of 6 persons each Menu starts at HK$550 per person Closing Time to midnight (overtime charge will be applied after 2300hrs) *valid until further notice

SPECIAL PACKAGE (Type D Operation) All participants must: v Use the “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile application v Have had the first dose Special Cocktail Package Maximum 100 persons per event Standing cocktail Menu starts at HK$388 per person Special Lunch Package Maximum 100 persons per event Table of 8 persons each Menu starts at HK$428 per person Special Dinner Package Maximum 100 persons per event Table of 8 persons each Menu starts at HK$550 per person Closing Time to 0200hrs (overtime charge will be applied after 2300hrs) *valid until further notice

For more details on requirements and any enquiries, please phone 2239 0339 / 2239 0389 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk.

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Casa Girelli, Canaletto Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 5 August

Offering the best traditional wines from the Venezie region, Canaletto wines are designed to suit the palate of today’s modern international wine drinkers. Canaletto are a pioneer for wines in Italy. Utilising modern winemaking techniques combined with a wide selection of interesting grape varieties and the highest quality grapes, they produces approachable wines suitable for any occasion. The wines are a direct reflection of their region of origin; the landscape, climate, culture and the food. Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs $688 per member, $788 per non-member Price Mr Roberta Picco, Brand Manager Speaker Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 Reservations or email events@rhkyc.org.hk (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members

MENU AND WINES Razor Clams and Red Prawns, Citrus and Celeriac Root Salad Casa Girelli, Canaletto Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2020 ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Sliver Sea Bream Fillet, Parsley Scallop, Fennel Dip Casa Girelli, Canaletto Pinot Grigio Rosé delle Venezie DOC 2020 ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide Boneless Quail with Goose Liver, Red Fruit Compote Casa Girelli, Canaletto Pinot Noir Veneto IGT 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Marinated Beef Steak in Tuscan Style, Red Fettucine with Sun-dried Tomatoes Casa Girelli, Fontella Chianti DOCG 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Cannoli with Vanilla Custard, Moscato Aspic ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Roast Wild Mushrooms, Citrus and Celeriac Root Salad ❧ ❧ ❧ Flambe Asparagus with Artichokes, Fennel Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Deep-fried Vegetable Spring Rolls, Beetroot Carpaccio ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Marinated Omnipork Patty in Tuscan Style, Red Fettucine with Sun-dried Tomatoes ❧ ❧ ❧ Cannoli with Vanilla Custard, Moscato Aspic ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Monthly Wine Fairs JULY

Shelter Cove, Friday 2 July, 1930hrs to 2130hrs Kellett Island, Wednesday 7 July, 1830hrs to 2030hrs AUGUST

Kellett Island, Wednesday 4 August, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 6 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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PRE-DINNER TASTING Casa Girelli, Villalta Prosecco DOC Vino Spumante Extra Dry N.V.

Wine Box Set of the Month JULY

Australasia Selections

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v Amisfield, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Central Otago, New Zealand v Singlefile, Single Vineyard Family Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Denmark, Great Southern, Western Australia v Domaine-Thomson, Rows 1-37 Pinot Noir 2017, Central Otago, New Zealand v Lawson’s Dry Hills, The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand v JJ Hahn, Stelzer Road Merlot 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia v Singlefile, The Philip Adrian Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Frankland River, Great Southern, Western Australia v Gift box packaging Only $1,798 per set.

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Around Italy v Giuseppe Quintarelli, Bianco Secco IGT 2019, Veneto v Elio Altare, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2018, Piedmont v Le Macchiole, Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2018, Bolgheri, Tuscany v Roberto Voerzio, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo di San Francesco 2018, Piedmont v San Filippo, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016, Tuscany v Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2011, Tuscany v Gift box packaging Only $2,098 per set.

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

Wine of the Month JULY

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Bodegas Beronia Viura 2019, Rioja DOCa, Spain Young white wine. A greenish yellow colour with golden hues and pearly shags. Fruity wine that blends hints of wild bush flowers, lily petals and fresh hay with undertones of peach and quince skin. A delicate taste with structure. [Suggested food pairing: salads, fish, white meats] $348 per bottle. Bodegas Beronia Crianza 2017, Rioja DOCa, Spain Clean, bright cherry colour. Fresh on the nose with herbaceous aromas of thyme and rosemary but also displays fruity notes such as cherry and blueberry. The wine is complex on the nose, developing aromas of orange and cinnamon. On the palate, it is equally complex, with sweet flavours of vanilla and milk chocolate, from the American oak, standing out. Pleasant, full-bodied with a very long finish. [Suggested food pairing: roast meats, Iberian cold cuts] $348 per bottle.

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Michel Redde & Fils... Pouilly Fumé 2019, Loire, France Both fresh and vivifying, the Petit F... is a delicate wine and presents subtle aromas of citrus, apple, pear and peach. You will be charmed with this medium-bodied wine revealing a broad texture and a long mineral finish. [Suggested food pairing: pork, shellfish, vegetarian dishes, spicy dishes] $348 per bottle. Vignerons de Buxy Bourgogne Pinot Noir Buissonnier 2018 Very intense colour, with hints of ruby. This wine offers a wide palette of aromas dominated by morello cherry and red fruits. After several months, hints of smoke and leather appear. Its structure is finely balanced with harmonious tannin. [Suggested food pairing: veal, pork Wellington, sautéed pork tenderloin, roast chicken and turkey] $308 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets

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Chateau Ste. Michelle and Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 12 August In the realm of new world regions, Chateau Ste. Michelle is truly a timeless classic – the founding winery of Washington state.

PRE-DINNER TASTING Chateau Ste. Michelle, Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut NV [WS89]

Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington’s oldest and most acclaimed winery which pioneered the growing of the vinifera grape in Washington state and has been producing world class European varietal wines under the Chateau Ste. Michelle label since 1967. The winery combines an ongoing dedication to research and innovation with a commitment to classic winemaking traditions to craft the highest quality wines from Washington across many price points. This dedication to excellence and commitment to quality have allowed

MENU AND WINES Smoked Salmon Rillettes (Cucumber, Green Apple Pearls, Red Chicory) Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2018, Horse Heaven Hills AVA [JS88] ❧ ❧ ❧ Langoustine and Blue Prawns Moqueca Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Hands of Time Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley AVA ❧ ❧ ❧ Baked Mushroom and Lamb Loin with Puff Pastry, Berries Dip Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Columbia Valley AVA [WS89] ❧ ❧ ❧ 4hrs Slow-cooked Australian Beef Cheek, Baked Tomato stuffed with Artichoke Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Columbia Valley AVA [WA92 / JS93] Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Hands of Tim Red Blend 2017/18, Napa Valley AVA ❧ ❧ ❧ Cherry Meringue Pie, Maple Walnut Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Chateau Ste. Michelle a place among the preeminent wine producers of the world. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris, was founded in 1970, and is considered a Napa Valley firstgrowth estate. Join us for a night of selected great wines paired-up for a little wine journey. Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $828 per member, $878 per non-member Speaker Mr Nicky Chan, Managing Director-Asia Pacific, Ste. Michelle Wine Estate Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members

VEGETARIAN MENU Coriander and Black Quinoa (Cucumber, Green Apple Pearls, Red Chicory) ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Sweet Pepper stuffed with Orzo, Peach and Apricot Salsa, Meuniere Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Baked Mushroom and Eggplant with Puff Pastry, Berries Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Beef, Baked Tomato stuffed with Artichoke ❧ ❧ ❧ Cherry Meringue Pie, Maple Walnut Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

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CLASS SECRETARIES

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

SPORTS CONVENORS Bowling Convenor 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

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 Acting Head of Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships Nadia Cuvelier 3958-3222 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Matthew Morgan 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Acting Club Operations Manager Ricky Yeung 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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Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr But Lok Wai William Mr Cheung Ka Ho Mr Ho Chun Lung Terence Mr George Douglas Irwin Mr Li Chun Luen Mr Lim Wee Yee Mr James Simon Verner Mr Thomas Frederick Watson Miss Wong Chung Kiu Jacqueline Ms Yu Wai Yan Vivian Mr & Mrs Chan Hin Pan Mr & Mrs Chan Ming Sun Jonathan Ms Chan Ting Fai & Mr Choi Siu Kit Mr & Mrs Matthew Paul Davis Mr & Mrs Joffrey Bernard Desrousseaux Mrs Katy Dhupelia & Mr Sunil Dhupelia Mr & Mrs Alexander Robertson Feenie Mrs Amanda Foster & Mr Andrew Foster Mr & Mrs Fung Cheuk Hang Jackie Mr & Mrs Michael Adams Lamson Mr & Mrs Law Jonathan Kai Chung Mr & Mrs Lee Man Yin Martin Mr & Mrs Leung Cheuk Kwan Alberto Mr & Dr Pang Ka Kwong Mr & Ms Cyrill Bernhard Schroeder Mr & Mrs Tam Ging Wan Louis Mr & Mrs Wei Yue Tak Robert Mr & Mrs Yan Sherman Chuek-ning Mr & Mrs Yeung Kim Cheong JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Christopher Ian Eng Yi En Mr James Malcolm Betts Mr Lau Wai Keung Mr Mak Chun Him Mr Zhang Jiahao CADET MEMBERS Saga Julia Boldt-Christmas Chan Cheuk Wang Curtis Chan Cheuk Shun Norris Fung Hei Yiu Gao Chengxi Steven Zachary Lai Lee Matthew Hao Jun Mak Yuk Yee Eugenie Mar On Tik Alexander Phillips Sebastian Phillips Victoria Phillips Jacob Joseph Burach Silver Martha Alice Surgenor Yu Oneria Chiang Zhang Grace Anqiao CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Hah Hei Tung Keana Lee Kaitlyn Tzar Min CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Mark Vincent Phillips Mr & Mrs Mark Trevor Surgenor INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Ms Laura Faye Achoneftos Mr David Kenneth Bolden Mr Johnny Bou Maachar Mr Chan Lap Chung Mr Che Chi Hang Mr Ching Hiu Yuen Dr Chow Tsz Fai Mrs Georgia Corones Mr Charlton Rutledge Dwight Mr Olivier Charles Claude Jean-p Franses

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Mr Debajyoti Ghose Capt Anurag Grover Ms Amy Louise Newton Harris Mr Michael Andrew Higgins Mr Ho Hoi Yeung Bonny Mr Colin Lai Mr Lau Keith Koon Wai Dr Li Man Wai Mr Luk Chung Ping Raymond Ms Sinn Hoi Yee Vivian Mr Stephen Tim Lee Small Ms Sun Nam Phoebe Mr Jan Torka Mr Alberto Vettoretti Mr Thomas John Wightman Mr Wong Yiu Fung Rickey Mr Yeung Kam Hin Nelson Mr Yu Sheung Lai Shane Ms Sin Yeuk Wang Miss Ang Su Li Cora Miss Hui So Shan Ceara Mr Enrico Kwong Mr Lee Jeng Toa Mr Patrick Sauveur Sciarrone Mr Shaan Anil Shivdasani Ms Tsui Sau Yin Vivian Mr Wilko Tijmen Wielinga Ms Elizabeth Wright Mr Yin Yue ABSENT MEMBRES Mr Michael James Bennett Mr Fredson Thayer Bowers Mr Chan Hiu Tin Stanley Mr Frank John Coles Mr Peter Douglas Duigan Mr Kevin Brian Greene Mr Jakob Bernhard Kratz Miss Teresa Littlewood Mr Koichi Ohira Mr Matthew Edward Torlesse Mr Owen Llewelyn George Turnbull Ms Fiona Waters Mr & Mrs Simon Vassar Frusher Dr & Mrs John Christopher Howard Mr & Mrs Slade Andrew Hull Mr & Mrs David James Raper Mr & Mrs Martin Stuart Hills Zachary Kevin Hull Alexandra Nadia Paillard RESIGNATION Mr Mark Douglas Noel Agnew Mr Roland Buser Mrs Chan Kam Han Stella Mr Daryl Stjohn Edwards Mr James William Harte Ms Melissa Diane Obegi Mr William John Papworth Mr Qin Yiding Mr & Mrs Leung King Pak Gary Ms J Bernardina Kwoh & Mr Patrick Kwok Mrs Fiona Phillips & Mr Daniel Phillips Tim Borgeaud Chan Ghi Ying Jaimie Sarah Faeste Benjamin Onni Maldonado Oliver Valo Maldonado Nicola Rene Sharp Melchior Pierre Gilles Villet Zen Yamao Zhang Tse Ren Ryan

Farewell

Obituary

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Ruth von Siebenthal-Hung 1952-2021 Ruth was such a strong woman and not much could hold her back, but unfortunately peritoneal cancer overcame her. She died peacefully at home in Switzerland on 30 May. We are so grateful that she managed to let go and find peace so soon and she didn’t have to struggle for long. She passed over the rainbow with a light smile on her face and will forever stay within us.

Mark Bovaird, General Manager presented a farewell gift to Arthur Ho, Head Coxswain who retired on 29 May 2021 after 19 years’ service

Ruth had been a member since 1982, and became an absent member in 2001 when she left Hong Kong and returned to Switzerland with her husband, Larry. She also worked for the Club since mid 70s until May 1987 as a Food and Beverage Manager, and in particular under her leadership to run the Club’s inaugural 12-hour Regatta Ball will be particularly remembered by every member and staff, and it remains an iconic event that is the best Ball in Hong Kong to this day. All our sympathies will be with her loving husband Larry, children Alexander, Betina and Caroline; and the three grandchildren Emma, Megan and Luke.

Mark Bovaird, General Manager presented a farewell gift to Chan Chiu Ming, Senior Coxswain who retired on 9 June 2021 after 17 years’ service

New Fee Notice At the Electoral General Meeting on 10 June 2021, the following amendments to the entrance and subscription fees, were approved with effect from 1 July 2021:

ENTRANCE FEE

By order of the General Committee, with effect from 1 July 2021, the following entrance fee and monthly subscription fees will be payable:

ENTRANCE FEE

Ordinary Member (Couple)

$141,831

Junior Member

Ordinary Member (Single)

$94,554

Spouse of a Member

$47,277

SUBSCRIPTION FEE

SUBSCRIPTION FEE SINGLE

MARRIED

Full & Ordinary Member and Corporate Nominee Subscriber

$1,200

$1,547

Individual Debenture Member

$1,547

$2,720

Junior Member

$665

Cadet Member

$182

Short Term Member (Single)

$1,800

Short Term Member (Couple)

$2,320

Short Term Cadet Member

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My First Dragon Boat Race

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DOWN: 1. A shellfish that is very good at cleaning the ocean 3 A knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope 6. Name of a fish and the youth sailing squad in Middle Island 7. What is the term for the front of boat 9. Which animal lives on Kellett Island at the kids playground? 10. What part under water makes a boat turn ACROSS: 2. A sport starting with an “S” that can be played on Kellett 4. What do you call the right-side of a boat 5. Name of African Antelope and a Class of sailing boats at the Club 8. Smallest club house of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

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Thanks to the invitation of the Sustainability Working Group, the Family Panel jointly presented a World Oceans Day Exhibition on 6 June. There were interesting talks by Hong Kong Marine Ecological Association, Ocean Recovery Alliance and HK Shark Foundation. Kids stopped by the Family Panel Sub-Committee table and created cool sea creatures to fill our ocean scene. It was so much fun to watch the board fill up! If we all did our part, we could slowly but surely help our world oceans fill up once again with colour and life! Say NO to shark fin soup! NO to single use plastic! Pick up plastic! Love our oceans!

B R C O V E W U D D E R

World Oceans Day

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O Y S O U T B E S T A R B O W I M P A L I N S S H E L T E A U R R K T L E

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I grew up with the Royal X dragon boat team. During race season, I spent almost every weekend watching the races around Hong Kong and watching this team celebrate on stage with their medals and trophies. I have always longed for the time when I would be old enough to paddle too. The time has finally come. Being 12, I am now old enough to paddle and train with the team. It takes a lot of commitment and my time, but I am willing to sacrifice small things for great achievements. I raced for the first time a few weeks ago at the MI Cup and it was a very exciting experience. Dragon boating takes a lot of teamwork. It’s very fun getting to know more people and race with them. My next race will be with the Club’s Junior Dragon Boat team at the KI Cup.

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Ahoy! July/August 2021

Articles inside

Ship Shop

Making Sailing Accessible to EVERYONE

Steering the Course

Middle Island Cup – Turns Heads in the Bay!

Opening Up Protest Hearings

65th Head of the Bay Regatta

Train as a team, play as a team, win as a team

General Manager’s Message

Commodore’s Message