5th Harbour Regatta

WORDS: NIRAL MARU | IMAGES: RHKYC AND JOCEYLNN CHU

he 5th Harbour Regatta was held in the splendid setting of Victoria Harbour on 11 April. With Covid-19 related restrictions gradually easing, the Regatta was the first major rowing event of 2021 and the absence of overseas competitors at recent events such as the 2020 Around the Island Race was more than made up by the enthusiasm of local crews itching to get their oars wet again. While experienced rowers won their respective events, the recent spurt in interest in coastal rowing brought forth new rowers who both rounded out the participation as well as put up some great results. RHKYC crews swept the competition, finishing as champions in every event except for the Open Coastal Single, won by the Lantau Boat Club.

The events on the water were followed by a celebratory dinner at the Club which brought together rowers to re-live the days events and to catch up with friends, old and new. Celebrations went on well into the evening and there were unconfirmed reports that many participants were ‘WFH’ the next day. The presence of so many rowers from RHKYC and other clubs and volunteers from the different sections of the Club who all helped to make the day possible combined with the excellent organization by the Rowing Office and the F&B department made the event truly memorable. The pictures say it all!

The 5th Harbour Regatta was organized by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, co-organised by the Hong Kong China Rowing Association with endorsement from the Hong Kong Water Sports Council and generous support from the Title Sponsor St. James’s Place Wealth Management.