Ahoy!jun18 eversion by Koko Mueller

Contents

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18 THE BRIDGE

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

6 Calendar 8 Commodore’s Message 10 General Manager’s Message

12 Rolex China Sea Race 2018 18 Rolex China Sea Race 2018 from onboard Mandrake III 20 RHKYC Tomes Cup 2018 – a moment of truth 24 Nations’ Cup – Scotland Victorious

36 CMMB VISION 2nd Harbour Rowing Regatta 38 Red Bull Three Peaks 40 18th Deep Water Bay Dragon Boat Regatta

47 On the Horizon 48 F&B Food Promotions 48 Wine Page

SAILING PHOTO: ROLEX / DANIEL FORSTER

30 Starter’s Box 32 YMSC Training Day 34 Sailing Development | Training

MARINE 41 Bilge Pump Checklist 42 Ship Shop 44 Classified Page 45 Marine Directory

CLUB LINES 52 Club Directory 52 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

OTHER SPORTS 47 RHKYC Squash Group Rolex China Sea Race 2018

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Robert Stoneley; Vice Commodore John Woo; Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Club Denis Martinet; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Ramon Archer; Rowing Captain Philip Crinion. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 52. Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

MON

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WED

THU

Sunset Series 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June

FRI

The Bridge

SUNSHINE SERIES

White Asparagus in the Compass Room 1 to 30 June except 15 to 17 June during Michelin Star Chef Promotion Pizza Fiesta in the Bistro, Pool, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 30 June Shelter Cove Wine Fair Supervised Sailing Session

Optimist Practice Optimist Silver Squad Adult Beginners Sailing Course Platu Skipper Course Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

JUNE

Dragon Boat Land Training (KI)

J/80 Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Dragon Boat Land Training (KI)

5 Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

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

12 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

18 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Go Sailing Dragon Boat Land Training (KI)

19 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Go Sailing Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

White Asparagus Promotion Compass Room

Kellett Island Wine Fair

J/80 Crew Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

Electoral General Meeting Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

7 Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

13 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Supervised Sailing Session Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

20 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Go Sailing Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

14 Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 One Day Supervised Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Perrier-Jouët Champagne Dinner in the Compass Room Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Go Sailing Adult Beginners Sailing Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Wines and Beer of the Month

SAT

SUNSET SERIES

SUNSHINE SERIES

Supervised Sailing Session

Father’s Day Gift Making with Science Workshop Optimist Practice Optimist Silver Squad Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Safety Boat Course J/80 One Day Supervised Course Dinghy Race Training Sessions Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

SUNSET SERIES

SUNSHINE SERIES

A Father Day Dream comes true Compass Room Michelin Chef Series Part V – Two Michelin Star Chef Soenil Bahadoer and Son One Michelin Star Chef Ryan Bahadoer Returns to the Club with Powell & Son Optimist Practice Optimist Silver Squad Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course Dinghy Race Training Sessions Adult Beginner Rowing Course (MI) Day 1 Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

SUNSET SERIES Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2 and Go Sailing Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course (KI) Day 1

SUNSHINE SERIES Mid-summer Night Party at Middle Island Ladies’ Night at Poolside, Kellett Island Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course J/80 Crew Course Dinghy Race Training Sessions Adult Beginner Rowing Course (MI) Day 3 Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course (MI) Day 2 Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

SUNSET SERIES

SUNSHINE SERIES

Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Go Sailing Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment Course J/80 Crew Course Dinghy Race Training Sessions Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Training Session (MI)

Pizzas

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Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Safety Boat Course J/80 Crew Course Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST)

A Father Day Dream comes true Compass Room Michelin Chef Series Part V Two Michelin Star Chef Soenil Bahadoer and Son One Michelin Star Chef Ryan Bahadoer Returns to the Club with Powell & Son Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session J/80 Crew Course Adult Beginner Rowing Course (MI) Day 2 Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST)

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course J/80 Crew Course Adult Beginner Rowing Course (MI) Day 4 Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course (MI) Day 2 Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST)

Perrier-Jouët Champagne Dinner

Bistro with selected items available at Pool, Middle Island and Shelter Cove

Alta Mora Etna Rosso DOC 2015 – Sicily, Italy Charlie Wells Dry Hopped Lager (330ml)

Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Platu Skipper Course Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST)

Mud House Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Marlborough, New Zealand 1 to 30 June (except Michelin Chef Promotion from 15 to 17 June)

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1 to 30 June

Compass Room

Thursday 28 June

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Commodore’s Message

The Bridge

I’ve always thought the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is an exceptional Club but as we’ve been pulling together information to support the Club’s response to the Government’s consultation exercise on Private Recreational Leases this belief has really been brought home. Did you know that over the last year we’ve run over 300 Club races as well as hosting / organsing a whole series of international events (such as the Optimist Asian & Oceanian Commodore Robert Stoneley Championship, the Hong Kong 會長史東禮 29er Open, the 2018 29er World Championship, and Hong Kong Race Week / ASAF Youth Cup) and organising the race management support for the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover? That 656 students participated in our youth sail training courses (64% of who were non-members)? That Club members have given over 1,800 days of voluntary service to support our sailing and rowing activities, and 170 members have given time and strategic advice to the club by sitting on one of the many committees? That our charitable foundation is supporting community swimming, literacy, and marine conservation education programs and is working with another charity to give life enriching experiences to children suffering severe illnesses? And this is just a snapshot of some of what we have been doing in what must have been one of the busiest years ever experienced by the Club… With the Spring Regatta now behind us the Club’s official sailing season is now over. With light, shifty winds and strong tides it was an interesting

我時常覺得香港遊艇會是一所與別不同的會所，當我們正為回應私人遊樂場地契約公眾咨詢整合資料時，我發現這個信念是非常重要的。您知道我們在去年曾舉辦超過300場比賽，當中包括主辦及協辦一些大型國際性賽事（樂天帆船亞洲及大洋洲錦標賽、香港29er公開賽、2018年29er 世界錦標賽及 ASAF 青年盃帆船賽暨香港帆船賽週），及協助 VOLVO 環球帆船賽香港站的賽事管理？共有656名學生參加了本會舉辦的青少年帆船訓練班（非會員佔64%）？另外，本會的義工團隊總共提供了超過1,800 天的義務工作，協助帆船及賽艇活動順利進行；170名小組委員會的成員亦為本會付出了不少時間及提供策略性的建議。本會的慈善基金會亦有舉辦各類型社區活動，包括提供游泳課程、提高讀寫能力、海洋保護教育計劃及與其他慈善機構一同合作，為患有嚴重疾病兒童提供精彩的生活體驗。以上所提及的只是本會在過去一年的掠影…… 隨著春季帆船賽完滿結束，本年的帆船賽季亦正式落幕。比賽當天風和日麗，雖然風勢不穩，亦出現嚴重的潮汐情況，但仍然是一個有趣的比賽。我很榮幸能夠邀請到香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會榮譽秘書長王敏超先生與我一起在賽委會的船上主持鳴炮禮。這不單是對本會表示支持，也是一個很好的機會讓他欣賞80艘大小不一的賽船一同出現，場面非常壯觀，同時亦為維多利亞港帶來生命力。

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event. I was delighted that Ronnie Wong, Honorary Secretary General of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, accepted my invitation to join me on the committee boat to fire the starting cannon for the first race. As well as being a great show of support for the Club, this was a good opportunity for him to witness the impressive sight of over 80 boats, big and small, bringing life and competition to Victoria Harbour. To keep our adult sailors busy and happy through the summer, the St. James’s Place Sunset Series kicks off on 1 June and will run over the next 12 Friday’s. Even if not taking part, I really encourage members to come down and watch the racing as it is the perfect way to end a busy Hong Kong week. On the junior side, 23 members of the Sharks squad will be heading off to represent the Club in events in the UK, Netherlands and Poland taking our best wishes with them. While the sailors wind down, we are mid-way through the rowing season. Over the May bank holiday weekend a group of 32 travelled to Tokyo to compete in the 12th Toda International Masters Regatta and 68th Toda Regatta. While the older rowers picked up an impressive haul of medals, it was great to see the junior squad doing well too. Congratulations to all, especially the boy’s quad that won the B Final and finishing in seventh place overall beating a number of university crews. The focus has now moved on to the Shing Mun regattas back in Hong Kong. For the dragon boaters, who are already getting some impressive results this year, the focus is on the Championship trophy at the Stanley competition. Fingers crossed they win it again… In closing, I look forward to seeing you at the Club’s Electoral General Meeting on 13 June after which I invite you to attend a Town Hall Meeting which will give members an opportunity to hear what the Club is doing with regards to the Government’s public consultation exercise on Private Recreational Leases and what you, the members, can do too to support.

為了讓我們的成人帆船運動員有一個精彩而愉快的暑假，一連12個星期五的 St. James’s Place 日落帆船賽系列將於6月1日正式展開。即使您沒有參加比賽，我也十分鼓勵大家親臨現場，以欣賞這美妙的比賽來完結一星期的工作。在青少年運動員方面，23名鯊魚競賽隊的隊員將代表本會，出戰在英國、荷蘭和波蘭的賽事，祝他們一切順利。當帆船運動員可放慢一下的時候，我們正處於賽艇的賽季中。在五月份的銀行週末假期時，32名隊員前往東京參加第十二屆戶田國際賽艇大師賽及第六十八屆戶田賽艇賽。當資深賽艇運動能夠取得獎牌故然讓人高興，但更高興的是看見青少年隊亦取得不錯的成績。恭喜所有得獎者，特別是在一眾在B組獲勝的男子組，他們總成績排行第七，成功擊敗數支大學代表隊。焦點現已轉移到香港城門賽上。龍舟隊在今年已取得讓人刮目相看的成績，現在他們的目標是在赤柱賽的冠軍寶座。祝他們再次順利奪冠。最後，我希望能於6月13日舉行的週年會員大會上看見大家，大會結束後我誠邀大家一同出席一場公聽會，各會員可在會議中知悉本會就私人遊樂場地契約公眾咨詢的最新情況，亦會講解各會員可如何支持本會。

General Manager’s Message

The Bridge

As I look out of my office window at the stunning blue sky shining over the Closing or Spring Regatta weekend it is obvious that the summer has well and truly arrived. What a fitting end to what has been a spectacular sailing season; 89 boats competing out in the iconic Victoria Harbour with sunshine, blue skies and the stunning Hong Kong skyline as a backdrop. But the summer ‘off-season’ promises to be a lot of fun too with the St. James’ Place Sunset Series General Manager Mark Bovaird running for 12 weeks starting on 總經理布馬克 Friday 1 June. Come on down to the Main Deck each Friday and watch what promises to be great fun and very close racing, right outside the clubhouse.

in 1811, Maison Perrier-Jouët is one of France’s most historic and distinctive champagne houses so this is a champagne dinner not to be missed. For more on these events and other happenings around the Club please check out the weekly emails and the Club’s various social media channels.

In June we celebrate Father’s Day and this year we are stretching the celebrations out over a few days and have invited Two Michelin Star Chef Soenil Bahadoer back to the Club along with his son, One Michelin Star Chef Ryan Bahadoer. Also here are father-son winemakers, Powell & Son, who have selected some fantastic wine pairings to go with the menu. Please take a look at page 49 for details.

I look forward to seeing you at the EGM on 13 June following which there will be a Town Hall meeting to give members an update on how the Club will be responding to the Government’s public consultation exercise on Private Recreational Leases and how you can help with your own submission.

Later this month on 23 June we have two events running. You can choose to either join the Ladies Night at the Poolside or the MidSummer Brazilian Night at Middle Island. On 28 June in the Compass Room we are hosting a Perrier-Jouët Champagne Dinner. Founded

從我辦公室的窗戶往外看，看見春季帆船賽在萬里無雲的天空下進行，足以證明夏天經已來到了。本年度的賽季在一個壯麗的景致下正式閉幕；共有89艘賽船在標誌性的維港上一同作賽，刺熱的陽光灑落在海面上，成為了一幅令人嘆為觀止的香港背景。別忘記 St. James’ Place 日落帆船賽將於 6月1日（星期五）展開，這將會為您在休季期間帶來不少樂趣。歡迎大家逢星期五來到甲板餐廳觀賞賽事，我們承諾這將會是一場有趣的比賽面賽道亦非常接近本會。六月份是慶祝父親節的日子，今年的慶祝活動將會延長幾天，因我們邀請到米芝蓮二星廚師 Soenil Bahadoer 及他的兒子米芝蓮一星廚師

Ryan Bahadoer 一同親臨本會。另外，Powell & Son 酒莊的父子釀酒師亦精心挑選了數款葡萄酒來配襯菜單。詳情請見第49頁。本月23日將會同時間舉行兩個活動；您可選擇參加在池畔舉行的女士之夜，或在中途島舉行的夏日巴西之夜派對。Perrier-Jouët 香檳晚宴將於 6月28日在 Compass Room 舉行。Maison Perrier-Jouët 於1811年創立，是法國最具歷史和最獨特的一間香檳屋，所以絕不能錯過。有關更多

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Now, whilst it might still be another five months until the Regatta Ball, I do hope you will have noticed the details for this year’s extraordinary annual event and have marked the date in your calendars as something not to be missed. It will be bigger and better than ever and it will be the first after all the construction project has finished. It has been great to see and hear so many people talking about the event already and how much they are looking forward to the theme – Bohemian Rhapsody. Will you be listening to ‘We are the Champions’ at the Survivors photograph, or to ‘Another one bites the dust’ for all those who can’t make it through the full 12 hour party? Ticket applications are already looking very positive, so get your application in now to avoid disappointment. Full details are available in this edition of Ahoy!

In closing I would just like to say a huge thank you to the crew of Moonblue 2 who manned the Main Bar on the night of the Staff Party so that all the staff were able to attend what was a brilliant party, and to all the members and suppliers whose contributions made for the biggest and best lucky draw ever.

同類活動資料，請密切留意本會每週電郵通訊及多個社交媒體平台。現在，距離 Regatta Ball 舉行的日子尚餘五個月，我希望大家能注意到今年非同凡響的活動細節，並把日子記錄在日程中，以免遺忘；這是擴建工程完成後首次舉行活動，因此活動規模定必比以往更盛大。很高興看見大家正討論此活動及對「波希米亞狂想曲」主題的期待。您可能會在拍攝生存者照片時聽到「We are the Champions」或對那些無法完成整個12小時派對的人播放「Another one bites the dust」。售票情況非常理想，若不想錯過活動，請立即報名，詳情請見本期 Ahoy!。我期望在6月13日舉行的週年會員大會上看見大家，屆時將會舉行一場公聽會，向會員更新本會就私人遊樂場地契約公眾咨詢的最新情況，亦會講解如何提交個人意見的方法。最後，我要向 Moonblue 2 全體船員表示衷心的感謝，他們在週年員工晚宴舉行期間於酒吧為其他會員服務，以便本會所有員工能一同出席晚宴；多謝各會員及供應商鼎力支持，讓我們有一個史上最盛大的抽獎環節。

Rolex China Sea Race Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018 29 boats took part in the 2018 edition with 265 competitors hailing from 22 territories W O RD S: N AO MI REBEC C A | PH OTO S:

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t wasn’t a traditional Rolex China Sea Race in terms of wind strength and angle; however it still provided competitors with the challenge that they seek with offshore racing. There was very light wind predicted for the latter stage of the race for the faster IRC 0 division yachts and with the breeze filling in behind this assisted the smaller boats as they made their way towards the Philippines. The 18-year-old multihull record was broken by Karl Kwok’s MOD 70 Beau Geste with top speeds of 37kts and her impressive elapsed time of 38h 30m 07s wiped 9h 31m 40s off the previous race record set in 2000.

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The IRC Overall win, from IRC 1 Division, went to Fred Kinmonth and Nick Burns’ GTS 43 Mandrake III (HKG). Fred said, “If you look at the Race itself, it wasn’t very windy; well we had some wind in the middle of the Race, but not quite wide enough for the big boats to take off. We just kept on going with good sail selections. Looking back, I don’t think we could have done better actually. We were lucky – we came down the coast and had a tiny little bit of breeze waiting outside and then we came around the corner and had 22kts of breeze pretty much all the way to the finish. We

2018 Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018

just had a very pleasant, lovely race; the weather was fantastic.” Mandrake was followed by YY Yan / YF Liu’s Ker 42 Custom Seawolf (HKG / China) also from IRC 1. Tiger Mok commented on Seawolf ’s 2nd overall, “This was the second or third major offshore race for Seawolf, and I am delighted to see the improvement and willingness to push harder in the race. The boys did a great job! I hope we can be an example for other boat owners from China, who are new to offshore sailing so that more owners take part in this type of race, as well as to prove JUNE 2018 AHOY! |

Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018

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Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018

that anyone with good training, knowledge and experience can perform well in world class offshore racing.” Third overall from the IRC 0 division went to Philippines entry, Ernesto Echauz’s TP52 Standard Insurance Centennial. “We had a very good race. It was trouble-free. Out of all the races we have done it was the most relaxing; no problems at all. It’s very meaningful for us as we have been racing together for more than ten years” said Ernesto. Father and son double-handed entry Philippe and Cosmos Grelon’s Tbs-Aya finished last taking 15th overall and second in the IRC Class 2 behind Glenn Smith’s Grand Soleil 45 Blackjack. On arrival, they said “We wanted to have fun that’s for sure and to finish – which was probably not too difficult as the conditions

were absolutely perfect for us. I think we only had a maximum breeze of 30kts. Sailing double-handed, I think it takes quite a bit of skill; you need to know what you are doing and have a lot of trust in the other person too. The good news we have been sailing a lot together, we know each other perfectly, we don’t argue, and that’s amazing. We had a very cool and quiet race”. On decision making, Philippe said “One says let’s do this or that, and the other says yes okay. I prefer to sail double-handed because we know each very well and there’s no problem.” In IRC Premier Division, Peter Cremers’ Warwick 75 Shahtoosh had an awesome run taking the division win and 5th Overall; climbing up the ladder from 13th in 2016 edition. In the IRC Cruising Division, first time Rolex China

Sea Race competitor Michael Ashbrook’s Jeanneau Sitka took the division win. The on-location prize giving was held on 1 April at the Subic Bay Yacht Club with Mandrake III as the backdrop where the tops of their divisions were awarded battle flags. The official prizegiving was held at the Club on 11 April in the Compass Room where engraved Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40s were presented to the Overall Winner and Line Honours winner of the Rolex China Sea Race 2018. The top three winners in each division winners were presented with Daniel Forster’s aerial photographs of their respective yachts during the start. The 2020 race will mark the 30 th edition of the Rolex China Sea Race, and will start on 8 April 2020.

PRIZEGIVING PHOTOS: NAOMI REBECCA

Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018 First row: Line Honours – Mod Beau Geste – Karl Kwok, Sunday Telegraph & OCL Trophy; IRC Overall – 1st Mandrake III – Fred Kinmonth / Nick Burns, China Sea Race, Second row: IRC Overall – 2nd Seawolf – YF Liu / YY Yan, Dunhill Trophy; 3rd Standard Insurance Centennial – Ernesto Silk Cut Antique Clock & Silk Cut Beer Stein Echauz, Fresia Trophy

ROLEX CHINA SEA RACE 2018 – RESULTS IRC Racer 0 PHI 2286 HKG 2501 AUS 52566 GBR 12888 HKG 2283 IRC Racer 1 HKG 2163 HKG 2296 HKG 2388 HKG 2248 SGP 4321 HKG 2282 IRC Racer 2 HKG 2121 HKG 2117 HKG 2047 HKG 2138 HKG 2108 HKG 2298 IRC Premier HKG 2202 HKG 2289 HKG 2214 HKG 2250 CAY 8888 HKG 2360 IRC Cruiser HKG 2225 HKG 2366 HKG 2240 CHI 30001 HKPN IVB 2047 HKG 2012

Standard Insurance Centennial Lighthorse Alphaplus Alive Antipodes FreeFire

Ernesto Echauz Shawn Kang Phillip Turner Geoffrey Hill Sam Chan

TP52 Ker 46 Reichel/Pugh 66 Santa Cruz 72 TP52

1.351 1.309 1.581 1.385 1.367

30/03/2018 22:14:33 31/03/2018 00:57:21 30/03/2018 15:08:24 30/03/2018 23:17:09 31/03/2018 00:13:59

58:54:33 61:37:21 51:48:24 59:57:09 60:53:59

79:35:11 80:39:50 81:54:23 83:02:03 83:15:00

1 2 3 4 5

3 6 7 8 10

Mandrake III SeaWolf Ambush Rampage II Zanzibar Phoenix

Fred Kinmonth / Nick Burns YY Yan / YF Liu Joachim Isler / Drew Taylor Lo Wing Hong Jonathan Mahony Victor Kuk / David Ho

GTS 43 Ker 42 Custom Mills 41 HH42 HYD 42 Mills 40

1.185 1.233 1.236 1.222 1.206 1.150

31/03/2018 05:40:20 31/03/2018 03:11:25 31/03/2018 04:08:11 31/03/2018 07:19:05 31/03/2018 08:34:24 31/03/2018 18:53:22

66:20:20 63:51:25 64:48:11 67:59:05 69:14:24 79:33:22

78:36:42 78:44:08 80:05:48 83:04:38 83:30:12 91:29:22

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 4 9 11 17

Blackjack tbs – AYA Avant Garde Kingsman Orient Express Sell Side Dream

Glenn Smith Philippe Grelon Chin Yew Seah Gordon Liu / Cowen Chiu Andy Lam Simon Powell

Grand Soleil 45 Pogo 10.50 A40 Rc Sydney 38 X41 A40Rc

1.101 1.098 1.087 1.098 1.112 1.090

31/03/2018 20:50:39 31/03/2018 21:27:14 01/04/2018 03:04:33 01/04/2018 04:17:45 RET RET

81:30:39 82:07:14 87:44:33 88:57:45 RET RET

89:44:36 90:10:06 95:22:34 97:40:51 RET RET

1 2 3 4 RET RET

14 15 22 23 RET RET

Shahtoosh Explorer Lisa Elaine Tipsy Easy Moonblue2 Sea Monkey

Peter Cremers Anthony Day Carl Wilkinson Yong Kong Fan Peter Churchouse Emmanuel Pitsilis

Warwick 75 Xc50 Bavaria 56 First 50 Warwick Custom Sense 50

1.283 1.083 1.118 1.118 1.206 1.101

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62:33:14 80:51:04 81:41:51 84:04:38 78:25:24 89:26:07

80:15:24 87:33:42 91:20:16 93:59:54 94:34:43 98:28:06

1 2 3 4 5 6

5 12 16 19 20 24

Sitka Allegro Palaemon II Tong Ran

Michael Ashbrook Thomas Wiesinger Guy Malpas Jiaqi Wu

Jeanneau 469 Oceanis 40 Jeanneau So469 Dufour 500

1.067 0.995 1.062 1.067

31/03/2018 21:51:46 01/04/2018 08:19:36 01/04/2018 04:24:15 01/04/2018 08:09:40

82:31:46 92:59:36 89:04:15 92:49:40

88:03:32 92:31:42 94:35:36 99:02:50

1 2 3 4

13 18 21 25

Mod Beau Geste Mach 2

Karl Kwok Raphael Blot

Mod 70 Banuls 60 Catamaran

495 585

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38:30:07 58:04:33

77:46:54 99:16:30

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Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018 PRIZEGIVING PHOTOS: NAOMI REBECCA

First row: IRC Racer 0 – 1st Standard Insurance Centennial – Ernesto Echauz, Peninsula Cup; 2nd Lighthorse Alpha Plus – Shawn Kang RCSR18NR; 3rd Alive – Phillip Turner / Duncan Hine Second row: IRC Racer 1– 1st Mandrake III – Fred Kinmonth / Nick Burns, Shellback Trophy; 2nd Seawolf – YF Liu / YY Yan; 3rd Ambush – Andrew Third row: IRC Racer 2 – 1st Blackjack – Glenn Smith, Westwind II Trophy; 2nd TBS AYA – Philippe & Cosmos Grelon Double Handed Challenge; Taylor / Joachim Isler 3rd Avant Garde – Chinyew Seah Fourth row: IRC Premier – 1st Shahtoosh – Peter Cremers, Reverie Trophy; 2nd Explorer – Anthony Day; 3rd Lisa Elaine – Carl Wilkinson, Bavaria Trophy Fifth row: IRC Cruiser – 1st Sitka – Michael Ashbrook, Uin-Na-Mara & Seahorse; 2nd Allegro – Thomas Wiesinger; 3rd Palaemon II – Guy Malpas Sixth row: HKPN – 1st Mod Beau Geste – Karl Kwok, Silk Cut Tea Pot; 2nd Mach2 – Raphael Blot; The Pia Dolan Memorial Rear Commodore Trophy – for displaying outstanding support on or off the water: Sea Monkey – Emmanual Pitsilis JUNE 2018 AHOY! |

Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018 from onboard Mandrake III

Rolex China Sea Race 2018 from onboard Mandrake III W O RD S: PE T ER F L E T CHER | PH OTO S:

RO L E X / DA NIEL FO RST ER |

The twenty ninth running of one of the world’s premier offshore sailing events, the 2018 Rolex China Sea race attracted 29 quality international entries from countries as far field as Australia and much of South East Asia, and crew from all corners of the globe. Now in the prestigious stable of Rolex sponsored ocean racing events, the list of past winners reads like the who’s who of yachts and their famous owners. Legendary yachts such as Stormvogel, Ballyhoo, Kialoa, Nirvana, Beau Geste and Ragamuffin to name all but a few, and famous names like

Jim Kilroy, Syd Fischer, Marvin Green, Frank Pong and Karl Kwok.

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GU Y N O W EL L

Looking to add their names to the list this year for a second time were Fred Kinmonth and Nick Burns in yet another of a long line of yachts they have named Mandrake. Their original Mandrake, a Mills 51 was victorious in 2006. Their current Mandrake, the third to bear the name is a GTS 43 launched in 2014 and has had success in numerous events on the Asian yachting circuit but has yet to record victory offshore. Slightly heavier than many of the newer plaining yachts built in recent times, Mandrake III revels in the light

to moderate conditions and this year’s race certainly promised conditions conducive for the boat. Early race forecasts suggested a slow’ish start for the first 24 hours of the race, with a slight strengthening during the middle sector, followed by the traditional light patches approaching the Philippines. Race day dawned and the forecast looked pretty much as predicted. Perfect now just to implement the plan and stick to it. The strategy from the outset was pretty much to be south of the rhumb line for the majority of the race, coming back up into Subic Bay at the end with some angle to maximise pressure. Once

diligence to avoid any incidences, and also passing the oil rigs kept everyone sharp during the wee hours.

again the race started in the harbour and Hong Kong certainly offers one of the worlds most spectacular backdrops for such an event. A few minor incidents during the start lead to some hasty repairs onboard Joachim Isler and Drew Taylor’s Mills 41 Ambush, but for the rest of the fleet it was a relatively easy passage out of the harbour with the breeze 8 to 10kts. The upwind start kept the crews busy but once transiting the harbour and heading into the open ocean the wind gradually freed up as everyone settled into their first night at sea. We had plenty of company the first night, spending the night dodging fishing fleets and their nets, whilst monitoring our progress with YY Yan and YF Liu’s Ker42 Sea Wolf, Jonathan Mahony’s HYD42 Zanzibar, Peter Churchouse’s Warwick Custom Moonblue 2, Ambush and Lo Wing Hong’s HH42 Rampage II in sight for the hours of darkness. The great feature of Easter races is the full moon and it was a glorious night of sailing, flat water, around 10kts of breeze from the east, with a medium jib and genoa staysail. Each time we thought we had left the fishing fleet behind more would appear, requiring due

The only sea life we saw for the day was the usual array of flying fish and the occasional lost bird, but nothing else, maybe a sign of how much fishing is done in the region. The second night at sea began with the last fresh meal before we began the freeze dried food. Night two and progress was steady during the night and by morning temperatures were beginning to get warm and we were now around 450 miles from Hong Kong reaching along in 20kts of breeze still from the ENE. As the day progressed we were able to get a spinnaker in the air for the first time as the speeds picked up and a finish the following day kept everyone focused. We had Moonblue 2 and Rampage II for company during the day, but Ambush had disappeared over the horizon. With little idea of how the fleet was going apart from the twice daily skeds, it was a big boost to spirits when the 1800hrs sked revealed that many of the boats ahead had fallen into

Forty miles to go and the breeze gusted at times to around 25kts, rarely in the past has this happened and now we were pushing super hard to get the job done before sun rise, fearing a shut down of breeze would ruin our chances of a good result. At around 5.30 am with the lights of the camera boat showing us the way in, we crossed the line after 66h 20m 20s of glorious racing across the South China Sea. Some crew were worried by the camera boat lights, but I reassured them that at 5am in the morning they wouldn’t be filming us if we were deep in the results. This was a positive and after exchanging pleasantries we were informed of where other boats had finished and even with mental calculations we worked out we were in pretty good shape overall. The now traditional ‘kettle’ made it on deck as we motored up Subic Bay, everyone enjoying our one luxury onboard, a post race rum and coke. Once ashore we found out that we were in fact in a great position, with the only boat that could challenge us for the overall win being Ant Day’s 50 footer Explorer, but as the day wore on the breeze for them didn’t cooperate as they spent hours drifting around in sight of the finish. So after narrowly missing out the famous Rolex watch in 2012, Freddy was now about to be rewarded six years later with the ultimate prize, the overall win in the Rolex China Sea race. So like a stamp, we licked it, and sent it. Mandrake III – king of the South China Sea for 2018.

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Feature | Rolex China Sea Race 2018 from onboard Mandrake III

Morning bought a gradual rise in sea and air temperatures as we were about 150 miles south east of Hong Kong. The breeze was slightly north of east and freshened enough during the day, allowing a peel to the jib top and we enjoyed an afternoon reaching along in 15 to 18kts of breeze. It was a fairly uneventful day of sailing, the crew making sure the boat was sitting on targets at all times. We had Ambush as a guide for the day and that lifted spirits as we knew if we could see them we had them on corrected time, so there was no slacking off. We had a couple of goes at getting the code zero away but the breeze refused to cooperate, so three sail reaching was the order of the day.

reasonably light breeze and we had made good gains during the day, running with A2 and staysail. We continued to make good progress during the night and as we approached Subic Bay the usual light winds didn’t eventuate and even after getting headed and peeling to a jib we were still making tenkts to the finish.

RHKYC Tomes Cup 2018 Feature | RHKYC Tomes Cup 2018 – a moment of truth

Last race for the Top Dog Trophy Series What could possibly go wrong? W O RD S A ND PH OTO S: GU Y N OW EL L

kts of breeze coming straight out of Lei Yue Mun promised a good start for the Tomes Cup, the last pursuit race in the RHKYC’s Top Dog Trophy Series – four races off the same start line for all Club classes to decide who really has the bragging rights in the Main Bar. (The others are the Lipton Trophy, the Around the Island Race, and the HKRNVR Memorial Vase).

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There’s a little bit of history involved, as befits Asia’s no 1 yacht club: the Tomes Cup has been around forever and has been contested under different names. Once upon a time it was the Sugar Refiner’s Cup, but that was in the dim and distant past when sugar didn’t have such a bad rap. Today it is a pursuit race that welcomes all of the Club’s classes (Pandoras, Ruffians, Impalas, Flying 15s, Etchells, J/80s, Sportsboats

– a moment of truth Feature | RHKYC Tomes Cup 2018 – a moment of truth

and the Big Boat IRC divisions) and races them around a course to the east of Victoria Harbour. Staggered starts, and a 2½ target time for the race, which in theory means that everyone finishes together. In theory. Of course, the trickiest thing about pursuit races is that the first starters (Pandoras, here) might kick off in 10 kts of breeze, with the IRC Big Boats up to an hour later in a completely different wind. But that, as the saying goes, is yacht racing. If you don’t like it, Extreme Ironing is a viable if somewhat less exhilarating. And 10kts is what the middle and late starters caught on the first leg from Kowloon Bay to Shau Kei Wan. There was a healthy outgoing tide of a couple of knots, so the Etchells and Sportsboats and eventually the IRC boats started catching the early starters quite quickly. After Shau Kei Wan it was a long leg back up the harbour to Dock Buoy, and then a close reach to the PWD buoy near North Point, giving the Sportsboats, Etchells and Big Boats another chance to power up the

catch up programme. The next part of the course, from PWD to Tai Koo Shing, was ‘interrupted’ by a huge liner departing from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal that cast a wind shadow across and out from the Kwun Tong shore and allowed the back markers to gybe set away from the Cruise Terminal and run for Dock Buoy without falling into said hole. Local knowledge helps, and so does an appreciation of cruise lines schedules. At this point the breeze started to back to the north. Jamie McWilliam sailing Etchells ‘Shrub’ reckoned that staying out of the dead zone was worth some 40 places on the water, and sailed into the lead between Tai Koo Shing and Dock Buoy. However, and this was the Moment of Truth, with Nick Burns (Etchells, Gunga Din) snapping at his transom, McWilliam rounded tight at the mark and one of his crew members touched the buoy with an elbow (or was it the Hand of God?) during the spinnaker drop, and Shrub was obliged to peel away for a penalty turn. After that the tacking duel was on…

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Feature | RHKYC Tomes Cup 2018 – a moment of truth

Meanwhile, veteran pursuit race RO Gareth Williams, watching the circulation very closely from near Dock Buoy, decided that the 2½ hr limit would be best served with a finish line at Gate, steamed east at a brisk rate of knots, dropped anchor, and signalled Gunga Din as the winner at 16.29.54, just 6 seconds inside the target time and a mere 2 seconds in front of Shrub. Wow, indeed.

Top 10 Tomes Cup 2018

So Nick Burns and his merry men were declared worthy winners, McWilliam came away with a 2nd place, and the next boat across the line was Drew Taylor’s Ambush (Mills 41, Big Boat IRC) having started a full hour behind the first Pandora. Which begs the question: in a pursuit race, who ‘enjoys’ the most stress? Is it the first starter who spends a large portion of the race getting a crick in the neck while looking over his shoulder at the advancing horde, or the last starter, cruising up and down the start line and champing at the bit while waiting to be let go?

1 Gunga Din

Etchells

Nick Burns

2 Shrub

Etchells

Jamie McWilliam

3 Ambush

IRC Big Boat

Isler / Taylor

4 Tchaikoffsky

Flying 15

Backe / Williams

5 Impala 1

Impala

Mike Burrell

6 Gambit

IRC Big Boat

Keith Mowser

7 Taxi

Impala

Denis Chien

8 Diva Deux

Etchells

Mark Yeadon

9 Rainbow Chaser

Impala

CY Choi

10 Merlin

Sportsboat

Steve Bourne

At a spirited prizegiving back at the RHKYC Kellett Island clubhouse, Jamie McWilliam was presented with a 2nd place for the Tomes Cup, but also the Top Dog Trophy for the best cumulative result over the series: Around the Island Race, 1st; Lipton Trophy 6th; HKRNVR Memorial Vase, 1st; Tomes Cup, 2nd.

Top 10 Top Dog Trophy Series 2017-18 1 Shrub

Etchells

Jamie McWilliam

2 Phoenix

IRC Big Boat

David Ho

3 Dive Deux

Etchells

Mark Yeadon

There were 62 boats in the Tomes Cup race, and more than 80 have participated in the Top Dog Series, proving once again – if proof were needed – that the racing calendar in Hong Kong is stuffed to the doors, and Hong Kong is the place to be to go racing. “Racers go where the competition is,” we have been told. Hong Kong is the hub of sailing in Asia, the RHKYC is the prime racing club in Hong Kong, and long may it continue that way.

4 Merlin

Sportsboats

Steve Bourne

5 Ambush

IRC Big Boat

Taylor/Isler

6 Incoming

Etchells

Fleming/Wood

7 Taxi

Impala

Kan/Chien

8 Impala 1

Impala

Mike Burrell

9 Tchaikoffsky

Flying 15

Howard Williams

Special thanks to Race Office Gareth Williams and his capable team of assistants: John Breen, Adrienne Loffler, Elizabeth Seymour-Jones, Victor Tsien, and Di Williams

10 Ginga Din

Etchells

Nick Burns

TOMES CUP First row: 1st – Gunga Din – Nick Burns; 2nd Shrub – Jamie McWilliam; 3rd Ambush – Isler Taylor 1st Day Boat – Tchaikoffsky – Peter Backe; 1st Inshore Keelboat – Impala 1 – Mike Burrell

Second: row: 1st Day Boat – Gambit – Keith Mowser;

TOP DOG SERIES 1st – Shrub – Jamie McWilliam; 2nd – Phoenix – Wiest Ho Kuk; 3rd – Diva Deux – Mark Yeadon

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Feature | Nations’ Cup – Scotland Victorious

Nations’ Cup – Scotland Victorious W O RD S: N AO MI REBEC C A | PH OTO S:

GU Y N OW EL L |

N AO MI REBEC C A | P RIZEGIVIN G PH OTO S: GU Y N O W EL L

This year, 56 teams signed up for the 2018 Nations’ Cup. Spanning 17 nations (and one planet!), teams represented included Australia, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, Uranus, USA and debuts by Russia and Mexico.

ressed in blue representing the United Nations, Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro headed up the Race Committee as RO and was ably assisted by her team of Judy Roberts and Lindsay Lyons. With the start set up in Hong Hom, the fleet was sent on a course out through the east end of the Harbour, around Shek O Rock, TCS3 and back again; finishing up in Hung Hom. With a 6 to 12kt South East breeze, the Impalas cleared out and were the first to round Shek O Rock. Mike Burrell’s Impala 1, representing

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Scotland complete with kilt-clad crew, led the way around followed by Philip Bowring’s Moll sailing for England and Bob Yu / Francis Cheung’s Boss Hogg, for Hong Kong. With New Zealand looking to be crowned for the fifth consecutive year running, their sole entry for 2018, Andrew Taylor’s Ambush, had their work cut out early. With a steady breeze holding, it was not until Lei Ye Mun Gap that Ambush and the mighty FreeFire, representing England, started reeling in the countries ahead of them, overtaking the Impalas

Further back, Scotland and Ireland were making a play for the title in a close tussle. Scotland’s Impala 1 managing to take the line ahead of New Zealand’s Ambush, with Jamie McWilliam;s Irish team close on their heels. In the end, and with only an incredible 47 seconds separating the two top teams on corrected time, it was Scotland that took out the covereted 2018 Nations Cup title for the very first time. Winning on handicap over Ireland whilst also putting a rest to New Zealand’s longest winning streak in the event’s history.

fabulous, a great track and quite honestly the best wind since the first Nations’ Cup in 2011. We had people off the rail for maybe ten minutes, but all the rest of the time we were on the rail, fully hiking; it was fabulous. Lots of passing lanes, lots of tactical opportunities, it was great. It was us, Frank van Kempen (Netherlands), Denis Martinet (Switzerland) and Christoph Michalski (Sweden) in the Etchells just swapping the lead, loads of times.” Engaging costumes aplenty livened up the day including some eyecatching ensembles from the superheroes representing the USA on Maiyo Hood’s Goddess and Chinese folklore characters representing Hong Kong on Thomas Wong’s Ding Dong, and in particular the apronclad fish mongers on Phoenix.

As the Scottish team celebrated their win, crew member Catherine Smith said; “It was really good, great fun”. It was awesome! So glad the forecasted weakening breeze didn’t come in, and we had great breeze the whole way round, so it was fantastic. Great racing!” added fellow Scot, Mark Collins

After racing, the festivities moved up to the Main Lawn for the prizegiving. Pixie Thomas awarded Scotland the Vic Locke Memorial Trophy for the winning nation, along with the renowned ‘national ‘beverage’ for each of the top six winning nations. The best-dressed team awards went to Kat Chan’s Ruffian Skellum, representing Hong Kong and Goddess representing the USA. In the HKPN division, Eric Yeung‘s Big Boat, Amaze took the win for Hong Kong.

Jamie McWilliams’ Irish Etchells Paddy’s Belle, had to settle for second place on corrected time, followed by the first Hong Kong entry, Robert Wiest / David Ho / Victor Kuk’s Mills 40 Phoenix. Jamie said “It was

With the win securred, Scotland placed their flag behind the Main Bar where it will remain until 2019 when the competing nations battle it out again to take the prized place!

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Feature | Nations’ Cup – Scotland Victorious

and Etchells shortly before the line at Hung Hom. It was Russ Parker leading his impressively decked out English crew on FreeFire, adorned in bowler hats, who took out overall Line Honours in a course time of 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Feature | Nations’ Cup – Scotland Victorious

NATIONS’ CUP 2018 – 22 APRIL BOAT

SAIL #

TYPE

NATION

SKIPPER / PIC

RATING

START

FINISH

ELAPSE

CORRECTED

POS

Impala 1 Paddy’s Belle Phoenix King of the Pin Swiss Reprobate Tuco Boss Hogg Ambush Hotwired Das Busch HKPN Amaze

9546 1339 2282 1364 1235 2197 1066 2388 60 912

Impala Etchells Big Boat Etchells Etchells J/70 Impala Big Boat Sportsboat Etchells

Scotland Ireland Hong Kong Netherlands Switzerland France Hong Kong New Zealand Australia Germany

Mike Burrell Jamie McWilliam Robert Wiest / David Ho / Victor Kuk Frank van Kempen Dénis Martinet Berenice Voets Bob Yu / Francis Cheung Andrew Taylor Rob Bates Joachim Isler

0.877 0.952 1.15 0.952 0.952 0.909 0.877 1.236 1.022 0.952

12:05:00 12:20:00 12:50:00 12:20:00 12:20:00 12:20:00 12:05:00 12:50:00 12:35:00 12:20:00

14:56:00 14:58:21 15:05:00 15:03:20 15:05:52 15:14:00 15:05:42 14:58:15 15:11:09 15:07:47

2:51:00 2:38:21 2:15:00 2:43:20 2:45:52 2:54:00 3:00:42 2:08:15 2:36:09 2:47:47

2:29:58 2:30:45 2:35:15 2:35:30 2:37:54 2:38:10 2:38:28 2:38:31 2:39:35 2:39:44

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2278

Big Boat

Hong Kong

Eric Yeung

1064

11:50:00

13:17:03

1:27:03

1:21:49

First row: HKPN Division – 1st – Hong Kong; 1st – Scotland – Vic Locke Memorial Trophy; 2nd – Ireland Third row: 6th – France; Best DressTeam – Goddess; Best Dress Team – Skellum

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Second row: 3rd – Hong Kong; 4th – Netherlands; 5th – Swizerland

REGATTA BALL 10 NOVEMBER We are so excited with this year’s theme – Bohemian Rhapsody – promising a Regatta Ball that is bigger, bolder and more flamboyant than ever before. Prepare to be amazed, entertained and to sing out loud – a lot! The Regatta Ball is a 12-hour long extravaganza – ending with the traditional Survivors’ Photo at 0700hrs and of course this year we’ll have “We are the Champions” blaring out over the speakers as we take the photo! Those who leave the Ball earlier can expect to hear “another one bites the dust”! Full Dinner ticket holders begin the evening with a two-hour cocktail and canapé reception before entering the Clubhouse for dinner – an exquisite two-course menu (paired with wines). After dinner, members and guests can then set out to explore the Clubhouse and discover a variety of gourmet food stations in various locales together with entertainment galore throughout the night. Yes we’ll have a fun Casino back and the foot massage, but there will be plenty of new and exciting activities too! This year’s Regatta Ball is THE perfect opportunity for members to get together, celebrate and drink a toast or two to our fantastic new Kellett Island home! Dress code is black tie or costume (we are sure you will agree the theme Bohemian Rhapsody will stimulate your creativity) and we are very much looking forward to seeing what you come up with! Tickets are not only inclusive of food, beverage and entertainment, but every ticket sold will contribute towards our very own RHKYC Charity Foundation. So there is much to celebrate!

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HOW MANY TICKETS CAN YOU GET? Each member account may apply for either one or two member tickets depending on their membership status; ie single membership = one member ticket and married membership = two member tickets. At the same time that you are applying for your own member tickets, you may indicate a wish for up to eight guest tickets. At the end of the first application period, all member tickets will be distributed first and if we have space left afterwards, we will share out the guest tickets. Members who purchase tickets must be attending the Regatta Ball themselves. Single members will be guaranteed at least one guest. TICKET APPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION There are two ticket application phases. The first one is one that gives members priority over guests and this first phase ends at noon on Thursday 21 September. At that time, all members who have sent in an application by this first deadline will be allocated their member tickets. After this, we will distribute any remaining tickets to guests. On Friday 22 September, all members will be sent an email inviting them to check their allocation online. Applications will be acknowledged by email within 48 hours (weekends and public holidays not included). If you do not receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, please contact regattaball@rhkyc.org.hk. After this first round of allocation is complete, we enter into the second phase and that is, should we have any remaining tickets, they will be sold on a first come first served basis (members or guests). CANCELLATIONS Cancellations must be received no later than midday on Tuesday 25 September. Members can expect their accounts to be debited at the same time. Cancellations must be received by email only to regattaball@rhkyc.org.hk. TICKET COLLECTION Members will receive an email in late-October to advise when tickets are ready for collection. If you cannot make it to the Club to collect your tickets you may appoint someone to collect them on your behalf but please inform us by email at regattaball@rhkyc.org.hk if you are sending someone. SEATING If you have been allocated guest tickets your guests are automatically sat with you. If you wish to sit with other members, please indicate this on the application form. Seating requests received after midday Tuesday 2 October will only be considered on a case by case basis and late seating requests may not be able to be fulfilled. If you are a single or a couple and are worried you don’t know anyone, we assure you that you will have a great time and we will seat you with others. If you have a large group, we may split tables but they will be situated next to / near each other. We may add people to your table also. The final seating plan will be shared in early November.

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Sunset Series The ever popular summer Sunset Series will kick off on Friday 1 June with 12 races scheduled throughout the summer months. The series is open to all and is a good excuse to start the weekend early. Sailing with friends in a fun and relaxed event followed by informal beers on the main lawn. The series is a tactical challenge on when to sandbag a race to improve your boat’s handicap. The race track will hopefully be in front of the club which makes it a great event for spectators if you don’t wish to sail. Warning signal is 1740hrs – see you on Friday evenings.

Sunshine Series The Sunshine Series is a great opportunity to sail in the harbour training up new crew before the start of the season in September. Skipper’s wishing to sign up new crew or sailors wanting to find boats please contact the Sailing Office and we’ll try our best to put you in contact with each other.

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YMSC Training Day W O RD S: SID NE Y TA N G A ND CHRISTIN A CUL LY | PH OTO S: SID NE Y TA N G A ND PAUL O EN

7 April saw the second ever Training day: Ruffian X YMSC. The training day is an all-in-one tasting menu comprised of theory lesson, rigging, racing and socialising! 11 out of 13 Ruffians took 27 ‘newbies’ out. For those who are not familiar with the event, it is an initiative from the Young Members Sub-committee (YMSC) aimed at getting young people more active in the Club’s class racing scene.

or the more experienced, we are here to connect them with some of Hong Kong’s established boat owners, skippers and crew enabling them to recruit new blood. This is a fantastic platform to meet skippers and potentially work their way onto a crew list. Whatever the motivation or level of experience, it was a great day out (despite competing with the Rugby 7s, zero dropout). Our fleet comprised of Scallywag, Bandolero, Skellum, Diablo, Austerity, Hombre, Picaro, Brigand, Miss Piggy, Victory 9 and Schannuleke – to the owners and skippers – we cannot thank you enough for supporting us. This would not be possible without you! An online registration system designed by the Club offered a quick and seamless sign up experience. In less than a minute, boats and participants have basic info, consent forms and level of experience recorded. We then issue acknowledgement emails and ask them what to expect or prepare. With this system, we found out of the 27 participants, 10 are skilled sailors eager to join a team and two of them even have sea survival certs and PVOLs. Our day started at 1130hrs with registration as we welcomed participants, skippers and crew in the Chart Room. We began with a brief ice breaking session: skippers telling stories of how they caught the sailing bug. Then a basic theory and safety precaution lesson was taught by experienced Ruffian sailors. Afterwards, we headed to the pontoon where our newbies learned to rig and take care of the boats. Remember what they were taught earlier, they were ready to head out for some sea trials and drills. At 1345hrs it was the start of the race! It was a breezy day with 16kts of breeze which certainly proved for an exciting sail. Intensity built up

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Sailing as all boats approached the start line and teams were shouting at each other and fine tuning strategies. In about two hours all boats completed the race. It was surely competitive and FUN! Results were Schannuleke 1st, Skellum 2nd and Victory 9 in 3rd. The cruise back to the moorings was equally enjoyable in 9kts of breeze. The new sailors were given the opportunity to try out helming and other roles. On the way back, the beers were opened and skippers gave crew a race review explaining racing tactics. Back at Kellett Island, everyone gathered at the hardstanding for a casual prizegiving and group photos. A number of new sailors were recruited on the spot as regular crews and most said they will come back for more. We are so glad that everyone had a great time. Once again, the feedback for the Training Day has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited about incorporating suggestions into future events. With full support from the Club and you all, the YMSC is growing and learning constantly, taking baby steps in contributing to the local water sports scene. About YMSC Who we are: a committee of eight members and we report directly to Club committee in promoting youth activities for (18-35). Our events: Besides sailing and rowing events, the YMSC also runs social events with excellent vibes, popularity and prizes.

Join Us Please like and follow us on the Facebook @ RHKYC-Young Members. If you are aged between 18-35, eager to serve the Club, please do not hesitate to be part of the YMSC.

YMSC Facts Average memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age at RHKYC is 54. There are 442 young members out of total 5,856 members (as of May 2018). 33% young members are under age 20. We consist of 87% sailors and 13% rowers of which 63% are male 37% are female.

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SAILING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CONTACTS

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General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 MI Sailing & Marine Manager Jonathan Rankine 2812 0172 MI Centre Manager Fiona Gregor 2812 7303 Sailing Instructor Kelvin Lau 2812 7303 Head Racing Coach Rob Partridge 2812 6255 Race Coaches / Bosun Alex Dyet and Christos Atzemain 2812 6255 http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/SailTraining.aspx sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/RHKYCsharks

Youth Summer Programme YOUTH SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSES Step 1

PM, 5 days

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Beg. HKSF Level 1

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HKSF Level 2

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Go Sailing

5 Full Days

HKSF Level 3

5 Full Days

HKSF Level 4

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Youth Keelboat Crew Course 4 Full Days Advanced Feva Sailing

3 Full Days

Laser Race Clinic

3 Full Days

Optimist Race Clinic

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18 to 22 June 25 to 29 June 2 to 6 July 9 to 13 July 16 to 20 July 23 to 27 July 30 July to 3 August 6 to 10 August 13 to 17 August 18 to 22 June 25 to 29 June 2 to 6 July 9 to 13 July 16 to 20 July 23 to 27 July 30 July to 3 August 6 to 10 August 13 to 17 August 25 to 29 June 2 to 6 July 9 to 13 July 16 to 20 July 23 to 27 July 30 July to 3 August 6 to 10 August 13 to 17 August 6 to 10 August 13 to 17 August

Full details and application forms can be found on our website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/YouthSailTraining.aspx Please note that members have booking priority one month before the start of the course.

RHKYC Lifejackets at Middle Island Members are welcome to borrow sail training lifejackets hung on the racks at Middle Island. If you do wish to use one of these, please remember the following: • Before use please fill out the Hire Chit. Hire charge is $21 per session. • After use please rinse, buckle up and hang on the appropriate rail with just 1 arm strap.

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SA IL T R A INING Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on Instruction or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk SOCIAL WAYFARER RACE SERIES

These practical powerboat handling courses are available now. You must already hold the PVOCC.

Held on Sunday afternoons and aimed at adults. Members and non members are welcome. See our website for more details. Sunday – AM or PM 27 May Sunday – AM or PM 10 June Sunday – AM or PM 17 June Sunday – AM or PM 24 June

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses (inc. assessment) Option PBL2/5 23 and 24 June RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB2 9 and 10 June RYA Powerboat Level 2 Half Day Assessment Option PBA7 30 June

ADULT BEGINNERS This 5 day practical course is taught in our Wayfarer dinghies and follows. Also open to the public. HKSF Level 1 and 2 Option 6 – 2018 27 May, 3, 10, 17, 24 June (Weekend) Option 10 – 2018 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 June (Weekday) Option 1 – 2018 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 July (Weekend)

ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES/RACE TRAINING Intro to Small Keelboat Course C6: 12 and 13 June J/80 Crew Course Course C3: Course C4: Course C5:

27 May, 2, 3 June 10, 16, 17 June 23, 24, 30 June

Dinghy Race Training Sessions (Laser) C5: 9 and 16 June C6: 23 and 30 June

HKSF Level 3 Course

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NEW! J80 Regatta Experience Course TBA

TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs)

Platu Skipper Course Theory TBA (1900hrs to 2100hrs) Practical TBA

FIRST AID CPR AND AED COURSES One day course options: TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs) Refresher: TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs) Refresher course is only available to those who hold a valid NSC Standard First Aid & CPR/AED certificate or one that expires in the same month.

HK PLEASURE VESSEL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE COURSE Part A (Master) Part B (Engineer)

TBA (1900hrs to 2215hrs) TBA (1900hrs to 2215hrs)

ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING Intro to Laser (2 days) Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Spinnaker: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer

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RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING

J/80 Supervised Sailing Spinnaker 9 June Boat Handling 21 June GMDSS/DSC Short Range Radio Operator Course Course: TBA (1000hrs to 1830hrs) Exams: TBA (1830hrs to 2100hrs) GMDSS/DSC Long Range Radio Operator Course Course: TBA (1000hrs to 1830hrs) Exams: TBA (1830hrs to 2100hrs)

9 and 10 June 16 June 17 June 23 and 24 June 6 June (Wed) 8 June (Fri) 13 June (Wed) 15 June (Fri) 20 June (Wed) 22 June (Fri) 27 June (Wed)

For further information please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk Sail Training Schedule The new schedule has recently been published online. Please remember that members do get priority on booking until one month before the course starts. In general we require a minimum of four students to be able to confirm a course. JUNE 2018 AHOY! |

CMMB VISION 2nd Harbour Rowing Regatta Coastal Rowing Racing in the City

W O RD S: E V EN T O RG A NISIN G C O MMIT T EE | PH OTO S: M O RE CH AO S

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The top two crews in each category were as follows Coastal 4x+ – Women’s Open 1 HKYCRA – YDP 2 RHKYC Coastal 4x+ – Open 1 RHKYC (B) 2 RHKYC (A) Coastal 4x+ – Women’s Junior 1 Lok Tsui Rowing Club 2 ELSA School Coastal 4x+ – Open Junior 1 RHKYC (B) 2 Deep Dive Coastal 2x – Women’s Open 1 Poly U Alummi 2 Lok Tsui Rowing Club Coastal 2x – Open 1 HKUST 2 EdU HK Coastal 2x – Women’s Masters B 1 Lantau Boat Club (A) 2 Lantau Boat Club (B) Coastal 2x – Open Masters B 1 RHKYC (D) 2 RHKYC (B)

he 2nd Harbour Regatta, title sponsored by CMMB VISION, was held on Sunday 18 March at Kellett Island with a race course in Victoria Harbour just off the Wan Chai waterfront. This was the second memorable year of what has become a annual event, demonstrating the suitability of the harbour waters for sport and recreation. This year’s racing saw over 170

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participants involving a range of club teams from five local and overseas schools teams, seven university clubs, seven local clubs and two visiting rowing clubs from China battling it out over a 600m sprint course designed to test the skills of the rowers. The start and finish lines were similar to those planned for the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships (WRCC) in November next year.

The attraction of racing in the harbour drew some famous rowers, including HO Kim Fai, Olympian and Hong Kong’s first gold medallist at the 1st East Asian Games, ex-Hong Kong Squad Members, TANG Tsz Hau and NG Ka Ho, Silver Medallist in 2012 Asia Cup and Alex BIDLAKE gold medallist at the 2017 World Rowing Masters Regatta, also competing was the President of the Asian Rowing Federation,

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Mr. WANG Shi also demonstrating his strong personal support for the development of coastal rowing in Asia and in Hong Kong. For the Open Double Sculls event, the winning team Kelvin CHU and Julius HIRTZBERGER are come from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Kelvin was the finalist in the 1st Asian Rowing Coastal Championships and Julius is the ex-Austrian National Rowing Team member. A Medal Presentation Ceremony was held at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club after racing. The Race Organising Committee would like to thank CMMB Vision for sponsoring this event, the 20+ volunteers that made this event possible, RHKYC staff and Club Members and their guests for coming down to Kellett Island to support the event. Last but not least, the Committee would like to thank the officiating guests that presented medals to the champions and first runners up of each event. Coastal rowing gives an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the natural environment of Hong Kong’s beautiful coastlines and surrounding waters while developing an active and healthy lifestyle. It is a lifelong sport for all. The Harbour Regatta is one of the leadup events for the 2019 WRCC. The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is proud to supports the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association’s determination to see a long-term legacy for the community from the organisation of the 2019 WRCC, while the Harbour Regatta will be one of these. If you, your friends or children are interested about learning how to row, please contact the Rowing Manager (Rowing. Manager@rhkyc.org.hk) for more information on our courses.

Special Officiating Guests welcomed to the Club for the event were: 蒲祿祺先生 Mr. Nicholas BROOKE Chairman, Harbourfront Commission 馬兆榮醫生, MH Dr. Raymond MA, MH Chairman, Hong Kong Water Sports Council 陳志球博士, BBS, JP Dr. CHAN Chi Kau, Johnnie, BBS, JP Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Water Sports Council 雷雄德博士 Dr. Lobo LOUIE Associate Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University 麥明詩小姐 Ms. Louisa MAK Miss Hong Kong 黃秋智先生 Mr. Charles WONG Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CMMB VISION Holding Limited 韋力生先生, MH Mr. Robert WILSON, MH Honorary Life President, Hong Kong, China Rowing Association

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Red Bull Three Peaks W O RD S: A D RIA N M OWAT | PH OTO S: EST HER N A M

Rowing n 29 April the Club hosted the 11th Three Peaks Race. Reflecting the growing recognition of this unique race which makes the most of Hong Kong’s great hiking and paddling, the event attracted sponsorship from Red Bull and GoPro. The Red Bull Three Peaks Race course was marked by the distinctive logo. Seven teams competed for the Cumming’s Cup and GoPro cameras. We had two teams from VA’A Team France Singapore; appropriately named VTF Cocatrix and VTF Escargots and two teams from VRC Paddle Club; fittingly named after the Hawaiian word for mountain, Muana, and for ocean, Moana. In contrast the three OC6 teams from RHKYC were somewhat more random; Surf and Turf, Team Cat and Wilson or Slinky, depending on who you asked! To add to the spectacle, this year race started with a swim from Middle Island beach. At 0830hrs sharp, 21 swimmers, three from each

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CONTACTS

Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk

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canoe, swam around a buoy in the channel and then back to their boats. Competitors then raced around Round Island to the Tin Hau Temple in Repulse Bay. TracTrac provided real time positioning for each team. RHKYC team Cat had a sub one minute lead on VRC Mauna as two competitors from each team started the run up to Violet Hill Peak (436m) and back to the beach. Team Cat set a new course record for the Violet Hill run of 40 minutes and 55 seconds. The outriggers then raced around Chung Hom Kok and Stanley Peninsula to To Tei Wan (Hobie Cat Beach) in Tai Tam Bay. At To Tei Wan, Team Cat’s lead over VRC Mauna was just 12 seconds. Two team members (not those that ran Violet Hill) then raced to Shek O Peak (284m) on the Dragon’s Back with both team

within 2 seconds. As Steve Palmier, coach and team member for the VRC, noted “The key to success was the margins that we made on the running. If you can run quickly down concrete steps, you’ll make up more time.” VRC Mauna was fast going down, setting a new record for the Dragon’s Back Run of 34 minutes and 28 seconds, they were now more than two minutes ahead of Team Cat. The crews then paddled around Cape D’Aguilar and Tai Tau Chau to Rocky Bay (Shek O Back Beach). The final pair of runners race up to the Pagoda (spot height 56m) on Tai Tau Chau and back to Rocky Bay for the finish through the Red Bull arch. VRC Mauna won in 3:51:57, shaving 58 seconds of the course record. It was great to again host VA’A Team France from Singapore. With good media coverage

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and sponsorship we hope to expand the field to include more international and local teams in 2019. Thank you to our sponsors Red Bull and GoPro. Finally thank you to all the volunteers on peaks, beaches and safety boats that make this event possible. Red Bull Three Peaks – Results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

VRC Mauna RHKYC Team Cat VRC Moana RHKYC Surf and Turf RHKYC Wilson VTF Escargots VTF Cocatrix

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18th Deep Water Bay Dragon Boat Regatta W O RD S: NICK CHUN G | PH OTO S: NI CK C R A BB A ND J O J O NES

s the inaugural race for the 2018 dragon boat season kicked off, all eyes were on the Royal X team at the 18th Deep Water Bay Dragon Boat Regatta who fielded the largest number of entries from a single team ranging from our newly formed Under 18’s division to the Women’s and Men’s open and three mixed crews – this was the strongest team turn out in the Club’s history. As the sun broke through the clouds all of our crews seized the opportunity to make their marks in the initial heats, showing everyone else just what they were up against. Most inspiring were the Under 18’s division who fought fierce competition through two rounds of heats to be awarded joint third place! No doubt we will be seeing great things from this group in the near future. A valiant effort was shown by the Mixed Blue crew who, despite showing great heart,

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were sadly knocked out at the later stages of the competition. The Mixed Red had a fantastic performance through the heats to produce a nail-biting plate final where they emerged victorious, bringing home the first gold medals of the day. As for the Mixed Yellow, winning both heats then losing gold in the Cup final by a literal dragon nose hair is understandably frustrating. You can hold your heads high with the result and know you only have one place to go up from Silver. I have been blessed to race with many talented crews, and this Royal X Women’s crew was one the most comfortable and controlled crews I have been with in any final race. They didn’t just win, they dominated. They show why our team trains hard together and when it’s time to get the job done, they deliver. Congratulations on your first of many wins this season.

DRAGON BOAT CONTACTS dragonboat@rhkyc.org.hk

This question was asked by our captain to the Royal X Men, “What type of man do you want to be?” minutes before entering the boat for the Men’s Cup final. The question begged to be answered not in words but in action. Each of the twenty paddlers and talented steersman threw everything they had into that race to produce a clear win which would easily answer his question. This was a good start for the team who are all looking forward to our next race. Special mention should be given to our Coach, Men’s, and Women’s Captains who undertake the massive endeavor of organizing the crews, and to the parents of the U18’s crews who came to support the team.

Bilge Pump Checklist W O RD S: WIL L KEENE,

ED S O N IN T ERN ATIO N A L Step #4 Important factors to consider

How many of you have tested the “Actual” capacity of your bilge pump systems?

1. How far offshore do you plan to venture?

Step #1 – Test Existing Pump Capacity a) Pour a known quantity of water into your bilge (at least 20-30 gallons). A 1” hole two feet below water allows 28 gpm into your vessel. b) Turn on your Electric Bilge Pump and use a stopwatch to time how long it takes to empty your bilge. Record the time in your vessel records. c) Pour another 20-30 gallons and empty your bilge using your Manual Bilge Pump. Time the test and count the strokes of the pump needed to empty your bilge. You will need to calculate the volume per stroke of your manual bilge pump. (This is the most important number when determining manual pumping capacity). d) Fill a 2 ½ or 5 gallon bucket with water (not to the top but close to full) and stand in the cabin. Pick up the bucket and empty it out into the cockpit. This will help you understand the sheer weight of the bucket and the awkwardness of lifting it up to or above your shoulders. While doing this test imagine doing it many times in a seaway. Also, take note of your Nav Station location, (typically next to your companionway) with all its electronics and communication equipment. Imagine that getting doused with a bucket of water. NOTE: consider the water level required in your vessel that allows for the use of a bucket (it is often not until the water has risen above the floor boards). e) Record your capacities in electric, manual, and scared man buckets after performing the above tests. Calculate your combined current pump capacity. Calculate total pumping capacity. f) The above suggestions are intended to establish your current baseline bilge pumping capacity. You need to put yourself into the worst case situation to make a reasonable assessment of (1) your electrical pump capacity (2) your manual pump capacity, and (3) estimate how many buckets of water you can throw out of the companionway. NOTE: your physical capabilities need your honest assessment. Step #2 – Understanding How and What to Add for Pump Capacity a) When looking at the capacity of Electric Bilge Pumps it is important to know the approximate distance from the bottom of the bilge to the underside of the deck where the “loop vent” is located for the discharge hose. This height is known as the discharge head. Based on the discharge head and the rated capacity of the pump, you will now be able to calculate the actual capacity of the electric pump. NOTE: A typical 2000 / gallons per hour pump with 6’ of discharge head will actually pump approximately 1,300 gallons per hour, or 22 gallons per minute. The capacity gets reduced further by right angle turns, ribbed hoses, etc. You are almost keeping up with a 1” hole two feet below the waterline (28 gpm). b) Boat manufacturers are required to install an Electric Bilge Pump and a cockpit mounted Manual Pump. However, there is no capacity requirement for either. Step #3 Water in the Boat – the sooner you know this the better What is the first step if you find your bilge full of water, or your bilge alarm goes off? FIND THE LEAK! And stop it by any and all means possible. If you cannot stop it – what can you do to slow it down to a point your pump capacity can handle? a) The more water that comes into the boat, the harder it is to locate the ingress point. b) The more water that comes in lowers the waterline – which simply increases the amount of water, as well as the pressure it is exerting, making it harder to patch or fix. These are the reasons why Bilge Alarms are important as well as regular scheduled inspections of the bilge.

2. Will you be boating in a remote area or one populated with other boats who could help in an emergency? 3. How comfortable / confident are you with your current pumping capacity? 4. Survey available space for additional manual and / or electric pump installations, and the hose runs required. 5. If you are considering adding a Manual pump, think about the ergonomic activity of pumping. Can you brace yourself in a seaway? Can you put your body behind each stroke? These are important considerations, as “sustainability” is the main ingredient in maintaining manual pump output volume. Remember volume per stroke when shopping for a manual pump! 6. Is your bilge compartmentalized? If so, how do you best address that? Most would suggest each compartment have its own bilge pump with its own discharge hose and thru hull. 7. Know your physical limitations, and that of your crew. 8. Know how fast water can come in to a boat. CHART SHOWING FLOW OF WATER IN “GALLONS PER MINUTE” FEET BELOW WATERLINE HOLE DIAMETER IN INCHES 2’ 4’ 1” 28 40 2” 111 157 3” 250 354 *Multiply by 60 for “gallons per hour”

6’ 49 192 433

Step #5 Planning & Prevention a) Install a Bilge Alarm. b) Check all hoses above and below the waterline. c) Check engine exhaust risers and hoses. d) Check sea cocks and all thru-hull fittings for cracks and / or corrosion. Are plugs tied to them? e) Make a plan for rudderpost failure. f) Check prop shaft, rudderpost stuffing boxes and lip seals. g) Clean the bilge and paint it white. This will help you see debris that could clog a pump, hopefully in advance. h) Keep a waterproof LED flashlight handy. If your bilge is deep, tape the flashlight to a dowel long enough to reach the bottom of the bilge. This will help you see debris and any issues happening below the water level. i) Draw a map of the thru hull hole locations in your boat. Check your map when your boat is on the hard and make sure every thru-hull is duly noted on the map. Laminate three (3) or more copies, one for each cabin, and keep them in logical places. Place one on the back of the head door so family and friends have something important to read. It is also good to note the location of fire extinguishers on the same sheet of paper and any other safety tips that you think would be helpful in case of emergencies (which could include incapacitation / injury to the captain and / or master of the vessel). j) Each pump should have its own thru-hull k. Put a sign on your engine intake seacock that says “Leave open if engine is running”. You never know who is closing sea cocks.

Regulations vs. Responsibility In summary, we have seen 45’ LOA vessels launched, tied to a marina, and used as a summer home. We have also seen 25’ boats designed for “coastal cruising” circumnavigating the globe. These guidelines are designed to help boat owners make informed decisions as to the pumping capacity needed for the intended use of their vessels.

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This edition provides more information than ever before about where to obtain forecasts, the growing use of technology in forecasting weather and obtaining up-todate information and in particular monitoring the tell-tale signs around you for any indication that the weather may not be doing what was forecast. The illustrations have also been completely modernised and the look and feel of the layout has benefitted from an overall redesign, making even the most complicated subject easily understandable.

$200

DR SAILS DS25 Syringe 25ml The ultimate two component adhesive able to harden under water and characterized by its flexibility and fast use. DrSails offers an exclusive self-applicable format ready to use under all circumstances! Brings materials together under extreme conditions with precision, uniformity and guaranteed safety.

$260

PLASTIMO Mini Trump Combines the powerful blast of sound of a gas fog horn, with the simplicity of a mouth horn: delivers over 100 dB with no effort. Operates on the vibration of a plastic diaphragm, which can easily be replaced with any thin plastic film. Hard-wearing, colourfast, nature-friendly and economical. Virtually canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be lost, because it floats. The Mini-Trump is the more compact version.

$113

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LUCHO DILLITOS Colombian Energy Blocks 40g

The Captain’s Chair 3-Person Towable Tube features dual tow points that allow you to go for a wild ride utilizing the comfy backrest or tow it the opposite direction for a chariot style blast.

Every Lucho Dillitos is bursting with natural guava goodness. Our Colombian energy blocks are 100% natural, vegan and gluten free. Available in 5 delicious flavours.

Built for rider security and performance, this tube comes equipped with comfy EVA foam seating pads and a multitude of double webbing foam handles with knuckle guards that enable lots of different riding positions. Air cushioned side walls will help keep you on board while the redesigned backrest and custom graphics make this uniquely shaped towable are sure to turn heads. The patented Speed Safety Valve enables quick inflation and deflation and the aluminum Quick Connect tow point saves time when you hook up. Durability is assured by the heavy-duty K80 PVC air bladder and double stitched full nylon cover with self- bailing drain vents. Use it as a towable or as a comfortable lounge at the end of the day.

$2,880

Marine

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Excellent source of antioxidant vitamin-C. 100 g fresh fruit provides 228 mg of this vitamin, more than three times the required dailyrecommended intake (and 4 times more than an orange). Rich in Vitamin-A, and flavonoids like beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and cryptoxanthin. The compounds are known to have antioxidant properties. A very rich source of soluble dietary fiber (5.4 g per 100 g of fruit, about 14% of DRA). A very rich source of potassium. It contains more potassium than other fruits like banana, weight per weight. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. A moderate source of B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin E and K, as well as minerals like magnesium, copper, and manganese.

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RHKYC Squash Group The squash group comprises members that like to play squash in addition to sailing and rowing. All levels welcome from beginners and kids to main and master division players.

• Open Squash (Winter and Summer seasons apply) • Masters Squash • Monthly Internal Tournament

Other Sports

We also run monthly friendly internal leagues and the courts are always available just to have a hit.

• Annual Handicap Tournament and Poolside dinner

Please check our website for more details. For enquires please contact our squash convenor: Francis Longuepee francis.hkg@ctlhk.com.hk 9195 3510 Angelo Iannazzo angelo.iannazzo@gmail.com 9533 0382

Beach Cleanup at Middle Island W O RD S A ND PH OTO S: L AUREN CE W O N G

When we go onto those beaches at Middle Island, we usually do not pay much attention to the litter, but during this cleanup, some of the volunteers commented that when you look close enough, you are almost bound to find some amount of plastic or styrofoam no matter where you look. Some of our more intrepid volunteers explored the rest of Middle Island in search for hidden trash, venturing up the trails alongside the club house, or behind the rack on the hardstand. As such, at the end of the event, we collected over 20 bags of trash and a number of large, rusting metal debris. We will continue to organize beach cleanups this year. Our thanks to the volunteers for a job well done. Do watch out for notices of our next cleanup, and we welcome one and all to help keep our shorelines clean.

Events | Promotions

We had our first beach cleanup of 2018 at Middle Island on Saturday March 17. The event was jointly organized by the Middle Island Sub-Committee and the Family Panel. The weather was perfect for the outing: no blistering sun and just the right temperature! We had a strong support of nearly 40 volunteers, almost half of which are children and teenagers. The event not only helped prevent litter from entering into the ocean, it also raised awareness as to the proper handling of litter around the club and in our everyday lives.

Father’s Day Gift Making with Science Workshop Meeting Room One | Saturday 9 June 1000hrs to 1130hrs With the focus on modern gadget and technology, children will build their father a pinhole camera, a mobile microscope and a wind-up wagon. Topics of light, vision, lens and energy will be explored. Age: 4 and above Fee: $360 per member. Guests are welcome to join with a member at $380 per guest. Remarks: Minimum 10 participants JUNE 2018 AHOY! |

Kellett Wine Society

Middle Island Happenings Mid-summer Night Brazilian Party Middle Island | 23 June | 1800 to 2400hrs (extended Sampan Service will be available)

Events | Promotions

Let your hair down at the Mid-summer Night Brazilian Party at Middle Island. We’ll be serving a Churrascaria BBQ Buffet, a salad bar plus all frozen or tropical cocktails. There will be fun with a Brazilian DJ and Brazilian Dancers to get things really going on this hot summer night. $298/person. For reservations, call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

GREAT VALUE! The Club has a vast number of wine lovers as part of its huge membership base. Known as the venue with the most successful wine dinners in Hong Kong and substantial wine sales through its outlets and take away (yacht store), we are now launching a wine lovers’ society – Bacchus. The purpose of this wine society is to enhance knowledge, services, product range, event offerings, increase interest through word of mouth for non consumers, discounted pricing for its loyal base and ultimately more sales in the Club’s interest. Upcoming event v The Inaugural Tour – Stunning Wines of Tuscany from 27 September – 4 October 2018 Application is now open with limited availability Please check with us for the tour package Kellett Wine Society Benefits v Personalised RHKYC Taste-De-Vin v Special Kellett 5% Discount on Yacht Stores v Personalised Captain’s Glass at the Main Bar v Exclusive limited wine offerings v RHKYC branded leather wine holder v Entitled to participate in exclusive wine trips (subject to additional cost) v Preferred window seats for wine dinners (subject to availability) v Double entry for wine raffles v Special high end wine tastings invitations v Free corkage at all outlets and Clubhouses on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except public holidays and the evening prior to public holidays, not applicable for Banquet functions) v Wine Club table access during wine dinner v Complimentary digestive after wine dinners v Access to limited storage (6 bottles/ member) of RHKYC wine purchases (subject to availability) v First right of refusal to 1000 Robert Parker Point Wine Dinners on 1 December (at Gun Room, max. capacity 24 people) Kellett Wine Society Membership Requirements v Open to Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club members only v Member must have attended at least one wine dinner in the previous six months or have a confirmed booking for upcoming wine dinner v Single entry fee of $2,500 (funds will be mostly allocated to a wine trip)/ or $4,000 per couple. Entry fee will be waived if a member has purchased over $20,000 in wines (excl. food) over the last year Ready to join? Contact Bobo Choy on 2239 0321 or Serene Ip on 2239 0389 in the F&B Office, or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

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BBQ Package and Platter Enjoy the sunshine with a BBQ gathering with your friends. We shall prepare everything you need!

New Salad Bar (weekends only) Have something light and healthy to your liking at $78/ medium portion or $98/ large portion.

Shelter Cove Happenings Chinese Set Menu There is no trouble for preparing any ad-hoc Chinese Banquet. Visit Shelter Cove and all will be ready.

Unlimited Prosecco Too popular to stop! The Unlimited Prosecco free flow package is available until August at $98/person, every Monday to Thursday.

Monthly a la carte menu From 1 July, a small monthly a la carte menu will be launched with members’ favourites.

Compass Room Michelin Chef Series Part V A FA T H E R ’ S D A Y D R E A M C O M E S T R U E 15 June 16 June 17 June

Friday Saturday Sunday

Lunch Powell & Son Wine Dinner Lunch Powell & Son Wine Dinner Lunch Powell & Son Wine Dinner

Three Michelin Stars plus average Wine Advocate 93 points per bottle

Two Michelin Star Chef Soenil Bahadoer from De Lindehof in Nuenen returns to the Compass Room with his son – One Michelin Star Chef Ryan Bahadoer – and this time they are teaming up with famous winemakers Dave Powell & Son for the Father’s Day period. Treat your Super Dad to a superb meal for an unforgettable time of your life. Chef Soenil Bahadoer’s cuisine is notable for a high dose of creativity, together with exotic influences and a deep understanding of the basic cookery techniques. Combining classic French dishes with herbs and spices with his Hindustani, Surinamese and Indian background, a harmonious combination of taste, smell, colour and forms that provides diners with a tasting trip around the world thanks to an intense explosion of flavours. Since joining De Lindehof in 1995, the incredible, exotic and sensory experience led him to obtain his first Michelin Star in 2004 and the second Michelin Star ten years later in 2014. Going further, he became SVH Master Chef in 2015. Ryan Bahadoer, son of two-star chef Soenil Bahadoer, gets a different workplace. He made the switch from Jiu.nu to the one Michelin Star restaurant De Karpendonkse Hoeve by Ingrid van Eeghem. He is eager, thinks our-of-the box and cooks with bold flavours. Now he is working in The Hotel Eindhoven as Executive Chef, a place to meet new people, get inspired and of course enjoy good food. Dave Powell, the esteemed winemaker from the Barossa Valley and the founder/ winemaker of Torbeck Winery has teamed up with his son Callum and together the two have founded Powell & Son in 2014. Dave was just 19 when he first made wine in the Barossa Valley. After working extensively abroad, gaining winemaking expertise in Italy, France and North America, he returned home to work with Barossa Valley stalwarts Yalumba, Peter Lehmann, Wolf Blass, Saltram and Rockford. It had always been father and sons’ intention to make wine together, and they made their dreams a reality with the foundation of Powell & Son. Honouring the Barossa and Eden Valleys, and the people who planted the vines almost two hundred years before, Powell & Son wines reflect the vineyards from which they come.

DAVE AND CALLUM POWELL

SOENIL AND RYAN BAHADOER

LUNCH $488 (Lunch Menu Only) $788 (Wine-pairing Menu) Amuse Bouche Ika/ Dashi/ Ponzu/ Unagi Powell & Son Eden Valley Riesling 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Seabass/ Kaffir Lime/ Pumpkin/ Garam Masala Powell & Son Riverside Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Emping/ Gado/ Veal/ Rendang Powell & Son Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Lychee/ Sake/ Yoghurt/ Roses ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

POWELL & SON WINE DINNER* $1,888 Amouse Bouche Ika/ Dashi/ Ponzu/ Unagi Powell & Son Eden Valley Riesling 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Wagyu Tartar/ Caviar Powell & Son Barossa Valley Roussanne Marsanne 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Seabass/ Kaffir Lime/ Pumpkin/ Garam Masala Powell & Son Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Lobster/ Coconut Bisque/ Monks Beard ❧ ❧ ❧ Langoustine/ Pork Belly/ Daikon Crisp Powell & Son Barossa & Eden Valleys Shiraz 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Emping/ Gado/ Veal/ Rendang Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Lychee/ Sake/ Yoghurt/ Roses ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

* Powell & Son Wine Dinner will start at 1930hrs on 15–16 June and at 1830hrs on 17 June. For reservations, please phone the Compass Room on 2239 0374 or email compassroom@rhkyc.org.hk JUNE 2018 AHOY! |

Events | Promotions

Two Michelin Star Chef Soenil Bahadoer and his Son, One Michelin Star Chef Ryan Bahadoer Returns to the Club with winemakers Powell & Son

Wine Box Set of the Month Wine of the Month “Sauvignon Blanc Around the World”

Events | Promotions

v Pierro Semillon Sauvignon Blanc L.T.C. 2017 – Margaret River, Western Australia v Patrice Moreux Sancerre Blanc 2016 – Loire, France v Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough, New Zealand v Twomey Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Napa & Sonoma County v Mayne d’Olivet Bordeaux Blanc – Bordeaux, France v Bidoli Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Friuli, Italy v packed in a Club-branded wooden box Only $1,588 per Club-branded wooden box set!

Mud House Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Marlborough, New Zealand Pale lemon. Lifted aromatic nose of snow pea, nettles and guava. Fills with fresh melon, citrus and grapefruit flavours. The crisp grapefruit like acidity extends the palate to a long mouth-watering finish. [Suggested food paring: Vietnamese seafood spring rolls, Vietnamese chicken Ph , with coriander, lime and vegetables] $298 per bottle. Alta Mora Etna Rosso DOC 2015 – Sicily, Italy The deeply coloured, thick-skinned grapes contribute gritty tannins and vibrant acidity. This ruby red wine exhibits spicy pepper aromas with black currant and hints of mountain herbs. Vibrant and velvety with soft tannins. [Suggested food paring: pork, red meat, steak and pasta] $328 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets

Ladies’ Night Poolside | Saturday 23 June 2018

“Pinot Noir Around the World” v Duckhorn Goldeneye Pinot Noir 2015 – Anderson Valley, USA v Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses 2015 – Côte de Beaune, France v Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 2010 – Mornington Peninsula, Australia v Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée Rosé Brut N.V. – Champagne, France v Domaine Weinbach Pinot Noir Réserve 2016 – Alsace, France v Greywacke Pinot Noir 2015 – Marlborough, New Zealand v packed in a Club-branded wooden box Only $2,688 per Club-branded wooden box set! For enquiries, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Monthly Wine Fairs Shelter Cove, Friday 1 June | 1930hrs to 2130hrs Kellett Island, Wednesday 6 June, 1830hrs to 2030hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

You’re invited to a ladies night with your girlfriends on Saturday 23 June 2018 from 1830 to 2230 hrs at Poolside, Kellett Island. Dinner available at HK$338 per person, including two special cocktails Sweet Rainbow, Yellow Zinnia and an elegant dinner buffet with desserts Raspberry Heart, Blueberry Dome, Berries Chocolate Nest and more... Craft Workshops including DIY bracelet and DIY Natural Aroma will be available, while professional cosmetologist is invited for skin care and make-up techniques sharing. With a flower to every lady, please phone 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk for reservations. NO guest limit per membership account. BOOK now and we will see you there!

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Perrier-Jouët Champagne Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 28 June

Art Nouveau and Craftsmanship, The spirit of a family since 1811, A heritage.

Founded in 1811, Maison Perrier-Jouët has since established itself as one of France’s most historic and distinctive champagne houses, renowned for its elegant floral champagnes which reveal the true essence of the Chardonnay grape. Influenced by its founders’ love of nature and art, Perrier-Jouët creates wines with a unique signature, floral, stylish and diamond-cut plus exceptional experiences and moments of wonder that enhance everyday life. Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $988 per person Speaker Ms Isabelle Piffard, Champagne Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

MENU AND CHAMPAGNE Langoustine and Grey Shrimp Salad, Pomegranate Dressing Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche with Pineapple and Citrus Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Brut 2011 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Veal Loin, Boston Lobster Risotto Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Brut 2007 (Magnum) ❧ ❧ ❧ French Pigeon stuffed with Cèpe Mushroom, Natural Jus Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé Brut 2006 ❧ ❧ ❧ Wild Strawberry and Raspberry Mille-feuille Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé Brut N.V. ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Cocktail Making Master Classes Main Lawn | Selected Thursdays in July to August DATES

THEME

CLASS

12 July 26 July 16 August 30 August

Rum Gin Vodka Whisky

How to make the perfect Mojito? Discover all the secret of Gin & Tonic cocktails! From Cosmopolitans to Moscow Mules, a masterclass for Vodka’s lovers. Shaken and stirred: discover the art of making a fine whisky cocktail.

Pizzas Bistro | 1 to 30 June with selected items available at Pool, Middle Island and Shelter Cove Seafood Fiesta – Shrimps, Mussels, Salmon, Kalamata Olives, Tomato Sauce, Onion, Parmesan and Mozzarella 蝦、青口、三文魚、橄欖、番茄醬、洋葱、芝士 Sausages Parade – Chorizo, Pork Sausage, Cherry Tomato, Mushroom and Mozzarella 西班牙辣肉腸、豬肉腸、車厘茄、蘑菇、芝士

Mixologist: Mr Alexandre Chatté Sometimes it is not enough to just enjoy a nice cocktail – It’s more fun to create your own! Take a special one hour cocktail making class that we will hold on selected Thursdays in the summer months from 1900 to 2000hrs. You can also enjoy buy-one-get-one-free cocktail from our cocktail list on the night. No guest limitation. For enquiries and reservations, call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Porto Gammon – Portobello Mushroom, Button Mushroom, Gammon Ham, Olives and Grated Cheddar 大啡菇、蘑菇、煙火腿、橄欖、芝士 Parma – Parma Ham, Sun-dried Tomato, Arugula and Gorgonzola 風乾火腿、番茄乾、芝麻菜、芝士 Veggie – Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Oregano, Thyme, Garlic Tomato Sauce, Black Olives and Grated Cheddar 意大利青瓜、甜椒、牛至、香草、香蒜番茄醬、橄欖、芝士 JUNE 2018 AHOY! |

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PRE-DINNER TASTING Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut N.V.

May 2018

CLASS SECRETARIES

Club Lines

Sailing Secretary David Norton sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat Maiyo Hood cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Dominick Hardoon dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Ken Wong dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Scotia Ryer etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen Carlyon Knight-Evans flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Fraser Boyd J80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Christina Cully ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Rob Bates sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class Jono Rankine/Rob Patridge ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

SPORTS CONVENORS

Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Hugh Kerridge snooker@rhkyc.org.hk Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 Club Operations Manager Jacco Klip 2239 0338 Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller 2239 0342 Member Events & Communications Manager Jody Hui 2239 0312 Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Antony Phillips 2239 0353 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Simon Pickering 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 Assistant Manager | Sailing and Promotion Naomi Walgren 2239 0391 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Assistant Manager | Race Management Brenda Davies 2239 0362 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Technical & Projects Manager Logan Lam 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR Kellett Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399 Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202 Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Miss Sarah E Davidson Prof Victoria A Elegant Mr Leung Ting Yu Mr John F C Trotter Mr Enrico G Zanella Mr & Mrs Matthew L Curthoys Capt & Mrs Mawgan D Grace Mr & Mrs Lo Man Ka Mr & Mrs B Henning W Mueller Mr & Mrs Phillip J Walker CHANGE FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Oliver E Boote Miss Harriet E Marsden JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Hanson Fok Ms Annie Kang CADET MEMBERS SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Chan Wun Lam Matteo A J Przyszczykowski CADET MEMBERS Marianne D A Brunet-Moret Molly G F Hughes Anna N C Kwan Leung Chun Hei Charlotte M Smulders Ann Tokoyoda Lauren Walker Nathaniel Walker

INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Feng Jiyong CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Ms Lauren K Degney Citibank N A, Managing Director ABSENT MEMBERS Mr Colin J Ashton Ms Anoushka N Weiley Mr & Mrs Nigel J Davis Mr & Mrs Karl J Grebstad Mr & Mrs Eric H Martin Fraser Davis Ramsay Davis Charles Phipps RESIGNATION Mr Richard P Clarke Miss Liz Hamerton Miss Clara W M So Mr & Mrs Franklin Chow Mr & Mrs Garth B Jones Mr & Mrs Zhang Lei Oliver Y K Chung Emily-Ming O Harper Allana M Jones James G E Pentland Tam Ching Nam Kinvara Verdon

Staff Awards

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10-Year Service Award: Harold Chow, Senior Waiter

| JUNE 2018 AHOY!

5-Year Service Award: Lo Yan Yiu, Coxswain

5-Year Service Award: Monique Chu, Receptionist

| JUNE 2018 AHOY!