Ahoy! March 2021

March 2021

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Contents

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Calendar Commodore’s Message General Manager’s Message Chinese Page

FEATURES 8 2022 – A Diamond Year for the China Sea Race

SAILING 13 Starter’s Box 14 Race Management – Black Sails 15 New Double Handed Dinghy Coach – Marc Chapon

SUSTAINABILITY REALLY MATTERS

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

20 Pick Up Plastic : Solar Powered Pick-up

25 On the Horizon 27 Wine Page 28 F&B Food Promotions

MARINE

CLUB LINES

21 Marine | Boatyard 22 Ship Shop 24 Classified Page 24 Marine Directory

33 Club Directory 33 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

ROWING IMAGE: VIVIAN NGAN

Rolex China Sea Race 2022 The Commodore and Race Chairman Look Forward to a Diamond Year!

16 Race the World from Home 17 Meet our Rowers – Guy Parsonage 18 ‘That salty, smoky, sweaty dirty mess’ – that is, The Chai Wan dragon boat race 19 Rowing Training

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Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Bob Wilson; Commodore Denis Martinet; Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Sailing David Norton; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Ramon Archer; Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 33.

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.

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Year End | Spring Dinner – Year 2021

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盤菜 Poon Choi

St. Patrick’s Day Special Dishes

Rooftop | Saturday 6 March | 1830hrs to 2230hrs

Main Deck and Main Bar | 15 to 19 March

Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with your family, friends and business associates at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

The Bridge

Kellett Island Wine Fair

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Glenmorangie Single Malt Whisky Dinner in the Compass Room

Shelter Cove Wine Fair

The Story of Plastic

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4 Orin Swift Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

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CLASS RACING 盤菜 Poon Choi at the Rooftop Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Keelboat Crew Course Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers Ladies Helm Day 5th Harbour Regatta

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CLASS RACING CHINA SEA 200 DASH

Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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St. Patrick’s Day Special Dishes at the Main Bar and Main Deck 15 to 19 March

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12 Fête Blanche – French White Party at Middle Island

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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High Performance Sailing Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #1 (Day 1) Easter Paddle Camp (Day 1)

High Performance Sailing Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #1 (Day 2) Easter Paddle Camp (Day 2)

High Performance Sailing Steps 1,2,3,4 and Solo HKSF Levels 1, 2, 3 and Go Sailing Easter Rowing Camp #1 (Day 3) Easter Paddle Camp (Day 3)

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CLASS RACING PO TOI CHALLENGE

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers

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CLASS RACING DINGHY RACING

Côte d’Or Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Middle Island Cup Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course (Day 1)

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Fête Blanche – French White Party

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Diesel Engine Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course (Day 2)

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Wines of the Month Podernuovo a Palazzone Nicoleo 2009, Tuscany, Italy Map Maker Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand

Middle Island | 19 March

Commodore’s Message

Still, plenty of water-borne activities to feast upon over the last few weeks and in the foreseeable future; the Everest of the Seas the Vendee Globe (and our congratulations to Yannick Bestaven for winning!), Jules Verne attempts (and our commiserations to both Sodebo and Gitana for having to retire) and the ongoing America’s Cup sailed on amazing floating machines or are they flying? Well exciting no matter which, making the forthcoming final an exciting and unique event.

IMAGE: GUY NOWELL

Talking of flying, our very own RHKYC Team Agiplast have travelled to Gaeta in Italy to participate in the inaugural Liberty Bitcoin Youth Foiling World Cup, the first of three events sailed on the foiling 69Fs, the last of which we expect to be held here in HK later this year or early in 2022.

Rolex China Sea Race Lions

Closer to home, but no less competitive Sunday 7 March will see the third anniversary of all classes hosting their Ladies Helm race on the same day and linked to International Women’s Day, with Big Boats also joining this year.

Rowing and Paddle Sports are traditionally very busy in March, with members competing in and organising several regattas throughout the month. The first weekend, will be the 5th Harbour Regatta, a Club organised sprint regatta in Victoria Harbour where competitors will compete in a one-on-one knockout format, making for great viewing! The event will conclude with a formal dinner to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the regatta.

Meanwhile, on the paddling side, the Club’s dragon boat team, Royal X’s season should be well underway with our members training hard, several days a week in preparation to compete at a variety of regattas including the Club’s own race, the Middle Island Cup that will take place on the 28th.

You may have heard that we had to postpone our iconic Rolex China Sea Race, which was postponed from 2020. Well we are now firmly looking at an impressive event in one year to commemorate its 60th Anniversary. This diamond anniversary will indeed be very special and more details and innovations will be announced in due course! Meanwhile The Notice of Race and online entry have been opened, so please visit: www.rolexchinasearace.com and register.

When looking at the history of this event, one realises it is not short on adventures and records: Reverie took line honours in the inaugural race in a time of 107h 29m 57s – the record now stands at 38h 30m 07s achieved by MOD 70 Beau Geste in 2018 – nearly a 2h improvement per year! A storm with 70-knot winds wreaked havoc on the fleet in 1988. And five full years before Maiden and Tracy Edwards conquered the male dominated Whitbread, our very own Rolex China Sea Race had an all-female crew on Lady Fling!

When looking at our heritage and traditions, the archives contain interviews of past and sadly departed members, some of whom we have heard of, let alone met: Pat Loseby, Hector Ross, Reg Maynard, Richard Hownam-Meek and Tina and Gene Yourieff. We are restoring and adapting these audio files and will share the contents of these files as podcasts or in an article – such as the one you will find in this edition in which Hector Ross in 1992 reminisces taking part in the very first China Sea Race 30 years earlier in 1962.

On more mundane but important administrative matters, the Club’s 2021 Electoral General Meeting will take place on Thursday, 10 June at 1830hrs in the Compass Room. There are eight posts on General Committee for which elections are necessary – including Rear Commodore (Club), Rear Commodore (Sailing), Honorary Treasurer and Rowing Captain. I would like to invite our Life and Full Members to put forward for consideration by the Nominating Committee (of which I am the Chairman) the names of members who they think could be suitable for these positions and who are either Life Members or who have been Full Members for at least two years, and I would be more than happy to receive your nominations before Wednesday, 15 April by email to commodore@rhkyc.org.hk.

Saturday 20 March will mark the spring equinox, the start of spring, the start of longer days, on the water we hope!

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The Bridge

After a prolonged absence from our favourite aquatic playground, the longest absence to date over the last 12 months at eight weeks, I suddenly realised that we have missed out on a plethora of iconic races and activities with more cancelled or postponed. Well I can assure you that our sailing and rowing teams have been, and will continue to, working tirelessly to catch up and try to squeeze in as many events in a diminishing number of available slots! As with Paris’ motto, we have been tossed around but will not flounder!

General Manager’s Message May I take the opportunity to once again wish everyone Kung Hei Fat Choi for a truly healthy, happy, prosperous and successful year of the Ox.

The Bridge

As I write this we have just heard the fabulous and much awaited news that the Government are beginning to allow outdoor sports to resume and we can once again get back to doing what we do best, sailing, rowing and paddling.

The exact arrangements are still being worked out, but safe to say we will be back in operation as quickly as the restrictions ease and that we hope that it marks what we expect will be an auspicious sporting year ahead.

With a history in the Highlands going back to 1843 Glenmorangie truly is one of the most famous and popular whisky distilleries in Scotland. On Thursday 4 March you are in for a very special evening indeed in the company of Leo Jockovic, Glenmorangie’s Brand Ambassador here in Hong Kong who will lead you through a tasting of six of Glenmorangie’s best, including Signet, a single malt whisky distilled from chocolate malt and released in 2008. These fabulous whiskies have been paired with a special menu devised by Chef Paul and his team in the Compass Room. Full information for this event is available on page 27 .

General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

We have another treat in store for you on 11 March when we bring you the wines from Orin Swift Cellars in California, USA. David Phinney, the founder of this winery decided that the wine business was the one for him after he spent a semester in Italy studying and whilst there, was introduced to winemaking. He eventually went on to work at the Robert Mondavi Winery before deciding to branch out on his own and in 1998 set up Orin Swift Cellars, naming it in honour of his parents by choosing Orin, his father’s middle name and Swift, his mother’s maiden name. He has gone on to develop some of the best signature wines that California has to offer, packaged with some of the most distinctive and stylish wine labels. This truly is one not to miss as the wines have been paired with yet another sumptuous menu from the kitchen team.

Our final wine event of the month, and another not to be missed, features some of the best wines from the Old World. The Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune are together called Côte d’Or and are historically considered the most important in Burgundy. On Thursday 25 March we feature wines from the Côte d’Or including classic Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits and exquisite Chardonnay from Côte de Beaune.

And now to two events with a colour theme, one green, one white. The green of course is St. Patrick’s and whilst St. Patrick’s Day is 17 March, we like make the most of the celebration by having special Irish delights available at the Main Deck and Main Bar from 15 to 19 March. Take a look at page 30.

The white comes in the form of Fête Blanche – our French White Party and as you guessed it, the dress code is white! Envisage yourself at Middle Island on a beautiful evening, enjoying unlimited French cuisine and French white wines with everyone gloriously resplendent in white! This is the first time we are hosting this event so join us for what we know will become a firm fixture on our social calendar. Mark your diaries for 19 March and see page 28 for full details.

Another event that started a few years ago and has increased in popularity each year is the Poon Choi on the Rooftop. This year we are holding the event on Saturday 6 March. Have a look at the photo on page 32 and you’ll see just what an exceptional venue the Rooftop is for this type of event.

Lastly we have just received notification that we have once again been recognised as a Caring Organisation in recognition of the Club’s commitment in Caring for the Community, Caring for its Employees and Caring for the Environment. In what has been a difficult year it is indeed great news to receive this award!

With a full programme of sporting and social events ahead, I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

Farewell to Jacco Klip, Club Operations Manager At the end of March we will say a sad farewell to Jacco Klip after five years as Club Operations Manager.

Jacco joined as we were in the midst of the renovation and expansion of the Kellett Island clubhouse and his experience, drive, enthusiasm and hard work were fundamental in keeping all the outlets operating during the construction work, whilst simultaneously helping to plan for and open all of the various new facilities. The ideas and concepts he introduced have become firm favourites with members and will continue on by popular demand. His sense of fun, team spirit and camaraderie, coupled with his professionalism and love of the Club, its Members and its Staff mean that he will be greatly missed by everyone. We wish Jacco every success for his new position in Toronto where Jacco has been headhunted to help develop and then open a new club and hotel complex.

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會長的話 相信大家已得悉「2020勞力士中國海帆船賽」延期事宜。現在比賽已順 延至2022年舉行，屆時將公佈有關紀念賽事60周年的細節，敬請留意。 同時，香港遊 艇會發佈了「2022勞力士中國海帆船賽」的賽事公告，並 已開始接受報名。詳情請各位瀏覽網站 www.rolexchinasearace.com。

但值得一提，過去一段日子仍有不同水上活動進行，當中包括堪稱帆船 界難度最高的「旺代單人不靠岸航海賽」，(在此恭喜 Yannick Bestaven 取得勝利！)、以鬥快環繞地 球一周聞名的「Jules Verne 挑戰盃」（但對 於 Sodebo 及 Gitana 的退賽我們深感遺憾）以及以水翼單體帆船作賽的

在查閱有關這場賽事的歷史時，發現不少珍貴的紀錄。「Reverie號」在 首屆賽事成功以107小時29分57秒成績，奪得「衝線榮譽」。在2018年， MOD 70 Beau Geste號」將紀錄推快 至3 8 小時3 0 分 07秒；幾乎每年 遞減2小時。1988年的賽事船隊飽受70海浬風暴吹襲，早在女船長 Tracy Edwards 以「Maiden號」征服以男性為主的「Whitbread號」前，「Lady Fling號」早以全女班出戰「勞力士中國海帆船賽」！

美洲盃帆船賽」。不論哪一場賽事，都值得期待決賽的來臨。 最近，本會的「RHK YC Team Agiplast」到達位於意大利的加埃塔參與 Liberty Bitcoin 青年水翼單體帆船盃賽」的開幕典禮。是首場以「69F 型」水翼單體帆船作賽的賽 事，預計 最後一場於本年末或 2022年初在 香港進行。 回歸本地賽事，3月7日星期日是國際婦女節，屆時將上演「女子舵手賽」； 以往三年皆在國際婦女節當日進行，今年更設大船級別，讓大船級別的 船隊都可以參與賽事。 一如既往，3月份將呈 獻多個賽 艇和划槳 運動相關的活動，會員們積極 安排及參與賽事。3月首個周末將由「第五屆維港賽艇賽」打響頭炮，參 賽者以一對一形式擊敗對手繼而晉級，直至最後分出組別冠軍，相信賽 事日將十分刺激！屆時更會以晚宴為整日賽事作結，以慶祝賽事舉辦五 周年。在划槳運動方面，本會龍舟隊 Royal X 正積極為一系列比賽作準 備；包括3月28日舉行的「Middle Island Cup」。

在整理會內的歷史文件及物件時，總會發現林 林總總的訪問；例如已故 會員:Pat Loseby, Hector Ross, Reg Maynard, Richard Hownam-Meek 和 Tina and Gene Yourieff。我們正進行恢復盒式磁帶的工作，稍後或以 電子檔案形式或文章形式與大家分享。在今期Ahoy!你會發現 Hector Ross 在19 92 年時憶述 起 3 0 年前，即19 62 年 參加的第一場「中國海帆船 賽 的見聞。 最後，我誠邀各位永久及正式會員提名合適人選加入理事會。今年的週 年會員大會將於6月10日（星期四）傍晚6時30分在 Compass Room 舉 行，屆時將會選出八名委員，包括副會長（帆船科）、副會長（會務科）、 名譽秘書及賽 艇首長。提名最 遲 須 於4月15日前以電郵方式遞交，請把 提名電郵至 commodore@rhkyc.org.hk。 3月20（星期六）是立春，即已代表春天的開始，讓我們一同展望好日子 來臨！

總經理的話 籍此機會，再次向大家拜年；恭喜發財！祝大家身體健康、笑口常開、牛年 好運！ 執筆之時，我剛接獲一個大家期待已久的好消息；政府將開始重開部份戶 外運動場所，我們亦可以籌備讓我們的主項運動─帆船、賽艇及划槳運 動得以重啟。有關細節仍在安排中，但相關限制措施一旦放寬，我們便會 啟動水上運動及比賽；希望一切順利，尤如大家期望今年在水上運動方 面得以事事如意一樣。 1843年的蘇格蘭高地，「Glenmorangie」可謂威士忌酒廠中的「名物」。 在3月4日，Leo Kockvoic 公司， Glenmorangie」的香 港品牌大使將帶 領 你 品 嚐 六 款「Glenmorangie」最 佳 的威 士忌，包括 2 0 0 8 年出 產 的 Signet」。這些上乘的威士忌配以總廚 Paul 及其 Compass Room 團隊 設計的美食，互相輝映。詳細資料載於本刊第27頁。 3月11日我們將為你帶來美國加州「Orin Swift 酒窖」的葡萄酒。「Orin Swift 酒窖」創辦人 David Phinney 當年遠赴意大利求學，期間更體驗葡 萄酒釀製。及後 David Phinney 於「Robert Mondavi 釀酒廠」工作，更 於1998年創立「Orin Swift 酒窖」。此酒窖取其父母的名字而成，Orin 是 其父親的名字而 Swift 則是母親尚未出嫁時的姓氏。David Phinney 其後 更釀製了多款上乘的葡萄酒。是次美酒晚宴同樣配上由總廚及其團隊悉 心為大家預備的佳餚，請萬物錯過。 本月最後一個葡萄酒晚宴將為大家呈獻 Old World 葡萄酒。「The Côte de Nuits」及「Côte de Beaune」兩款葡萄酒一起被稱為「Côte d’Or」，更是法

國中部勃艮第歷史上的重要產物。在3月25日周四當晚，我們會為大家帶 來「Côte d’Or」葡萄酒，當中包括「Côte de Nuits」的「Pinot Noir」葡萄 酒及「Côte de Beaune」的「Chardonnay」葡萄酒。 來到本月兩個以顏色為主題的活動，一個是綠色而另一個則是白色的。綠 色的活動當然是指3月17日的「St. Patrick’s Day」，3月15至17日我們將在 Main Deck 及 Main Bar 為大家提供愛爾蘭的美酒佳餚，歡渡佳節。 白色的活動則指「French White Party」，以「Fête Blanche」形式慶祝。 固名思義，大家要以白色 裝束出席派 對。大家想像一下，在中途島一邊 享受法國美食，一邊享受法國美酒，與一眾悉心打扮的賓客在中途島渡 過一個開心的晚上，是多麼美好呢！這 是我們首次舉辦的活動，稍後更 會成為恆常活動呢！大家緊記預留3月19日的晚上，而詳細資料可見於 第28頁。 另一個活動便是「盆菜宴」。這個活動我們在數年前推出，期後愈來愈受 歡 迎。今 年，我們將於 3月6日周六在 Rooftop 舉行「盆菜宴」。翻閱第 32頁的照片，可見在本會 Rooftop 舉辦活動與別不同的盛況。 最後，我們剛收到「商界展關懷」的通知，香港遊艇會再度獲認可為「商 界展關懷」公司；向本公司對於社區、員工及環境的關懷予以認同。在過 往艱辛的一年，這可算是一個好消息！ 展 望 未來數月我們將有一系列水上 運 動及社 交 活動，期望在會內見到 大家。

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最近，一連串的賽事和活動相繼地取消，原來距離上一次在海上暢航已 相隔8星期，是疫情以來最漫長的一段日子。引述巴黎的一句名言：「在 混亂中拒絕掙扎；處變不驚。」因此，我們的帆船及賽艇部門職員繼續努 力不懈地為大家安排活動。

2022

A DIAMOND YEAR FOR THE CHINA SEA RACE

Feature | 2022 – A Diamond Year for the China Sea Race

IM AGES: DA NIEL FO RST ER A ND GU Y N OW EL L

The Club has released the Notice of Race and opened entry for the 2022 Rolex China Sea Race which will see the 60th Anniversary edition start on Wednesday 13 April 2022.

“When looking at the history of this event, one realises it is not short on adventures and records: Reverie took line honours in the inaugural 1962 race in a time of 107h 29m 57s – the monohull record now stands at 47h 31m 08s achieved by RP66 Alive in 2016 and the multihull record of 38h 30m 07s achieved by MOD 70 Beau Geste in 2018 – nearly a 2h improvement per year! A storm with 70kts winds wreaked havoc on the fleet in 1988. And a full five years before Maiden and Tracy Edwards conquered the male dominated Whitbread, our very own Rolex China Sea Race had an all-female crew on Lady Fling! Clearly we must ensure this unique ASIAN CLASSIC remains part of our sporting calendar!” said Commodore Denis Martinet.

The Notice of Race can be found on the official Rolex China Sea Race website at the following link https://www.rolexchinasearace.com/competitors

1962 – Reverie – Overall Winner and Line Honours

The First China Sea Race in 1962 – Hector Ross As a boy from 10 onwards I was always around dinghies and I used to crew for older people who needed someone to sit out on a dinghy.

Then I went to sea at the age of 17 and didn’t do any sailing for a number of years until I came to Hong Kong in 1954 and then I went back on dinghies. I joined the Club in 1959 and I was starting to think of going offshore because there were one or two new boats at that time and they were looking for people who could navigate and I could navigate – that’s what I did when I was at sea in the Merchant Navy.

We’ve been through the archives and below you will find a potted history of the China Sea Race. Not only that, we’ve begun digitizing old cassette tape recordings of member interviews and here’s Hector Ross’s 1992 reminisces of the very first China Sea Race 30 years before in 1962. weather. They were both built by the same designers, Sparkman and Stevens and they were considered state-of-the-art.

In those days there were day races or the odd overnight race around marks in Mirs Bay and back down round Waglan and back into Junk Bay. That was the normal standard course.

And then there were the day races which were quite popular like the HKRNVR Trophy Race.

I did the first China Sea Race in 1962. It was novel for us all because none of us had been

One of the boats was Sim Baldwin’s Morasum which is the Thai word for monsoon. The other one was Chris von Sydow’s Reverie and I became a part of his crew.

Reverie was launched to the best of my recollection in 1960, about 18 months after Morasum. They were both 40ft yawls but Morasum was a centreboard boat which made her very much more practical for getting into shallow water but on the other hand Reverie with a heavy keel could stand up a little better in a blow and usually was a little better to

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1964 – West II (S) Aquarius (L)

offshore except for Morasum which had been cruising the year before and it was that that really started it off. So you could really say that the enthusiasm of Sim Baldwin was the starting point of the China Sea Race.

There were only five boats but it was quite exciting. First of all, it started off in virtually a flat calm. A very, very slow crawl out and then fog... thick, thick fog. And it went on all night until the morning and we were still in sight of each other then. And flat calm and we

were about 80 miles off Hong Kong by that time and the most memorable thing was the huge number... we were still in shallow water obviously because of the huge number of sea snakes. We were actually picking them up with boat hooks and slinging them, not throwing them, because they are very poisonous but touching them with boat hooks... and they were all basking in the sun on flat calm water.

It was an extraordinary experience. I’ve not seen it ever since. There were dozens, dozens around you – sea snakes! I don’t know whether it was a ritual... you know an annual ritual dance or something, I don’t know, but they were up basking in this gorgeous weather. It was very, very good and then a little breeze came up in the afternoon and we got frisking off and going quite fast – about 6kts. The wind picked up reasonably over the next few days and we had a good old sail down – still without sighting any of our opponents because we were quite strung out. We did not have radios in those days. We didn’t know where the other boats were. In those days it was very unsophisticated in that sense. At that time the Royal Ocean Racing Club had put down certain safety standards and one or two of our members, particularly on Morasum, were members of the RORC and so they could produce the annual checklist and I am pretty sure we agreed to stick by that. The race took us five days and when we crossed the line we were told we were first. And then we waited and Morasum came in a couple of hours later.

They had gone to the South more and we came in Los Capones which is a lighthouse half way up the Philippines coast. And then we had a nice spinnaker run down from Los Capones, quite a brisk spinnaker run, culminating in a beat to the finish. It was a very successful race because I remember the Minister for Foreign Affairs came and congratulated us all and we

1968 – Snow Goose II – Overall Winner

had a series of very good parties.

I missed three or four China Sea Race but won two, the first in 1962 and another in 1978 on Uin-Na-Mara III and I was well placed on a number of other occasions.

It was included by the Royal Ocean Racing Club as an RORC Race at least 16 years ago. I made a special tie to mark that – I was Secretary for a number of years and I designed, if you want, a tie which had white stripes, going down... it was actually the Rhumb line going down from Hong Kong to Manila... and there were a number of stripes, and the dragon of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and in the middle was the Hippocampus rorcus which was the distinguishing crest of the RORC and at the bottom, the Manila Sea Lion. It was quite popular. People would have a different one for each race (which was not as good as mine!). And that tie was to mark the particular link with the RORC. It is now 1992 and 30 years since the first China Sea Race. Sim Baldwin has passed but there is a special trophy for him.

A Potted History of the China Sea Race 1962 – Five boats, including one from Japan and one from the Philippines set out on the first China Sea Race with one radio amongst them.

Escorted for the first 100nm by the Hong Kong Royal Naval Reserve, the boats took over six days to reach Corrigedor, outside Manila Bay where they were met by the Philippine Navy.

Chris von Sydow took line honours in 107h 29m 57s and engraved Reverie’s name on both the Sunday Telegraph Trophy for Line Honours and the China Sea Race Trophy.

1964 – 12 entries received for the second race.

1966 – 13 entries including the famous ketch, Stormvogel, which finished 26 hours ahead

1972 – Mamamouchi – Line Honours

of its nearest rival for Line Honours, but only placed fifth on handicap. Japanese yacht Fuji completed her 1,500 mile maiden voyage from Tokyo during the pre-race dinner on Thursday 31 March, to receive a standing ovation.

Unfortunately, in their hurry to prepare for the race, the crew forgot to take on any water and subsequently were forced to abandon the race in a state of exhaustion.

1968 – 17 entries received for the race, which was included as an event in the inaugural World Ocean Racing Championships, which were to run for three years.

1970 – Japanese entry Chita III carries off the silverware and breaks Reverie’s race record by over 2.5 hours.

1972 – Race officially recognized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and run under IOR ratings (International Offshore Rule) for the first time.

China Sea Race is incorporated in the inaugural China Sea Race Series, which includes inshore regattas in Hong Kong and Manila.

1974 – Mamamouchi takes Line Honours for the second consecutive time, in a light wind race, punctuated with thundery squalls and 30kt gusts which resulted in many shredded spinnakers.

1976 – 450 guests attend the China Sea Race Ball, where the guests of honour were the Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose and Lady MacLehose. The main concern on the night was Typhoon Marie, heading straight for Manila and the South China Sea, resulting in the delay of the start by one day. 32 entries received from five countries, including the 73 foot Australian yacht Ballyhoo, which was too large to moor in the typhoon shelter and had to be accommodated in the Naval Basin at HMS Tamar.

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1966 – Stormvogel – Line Honours

Feature | 2022 – A Diamond Year for the China Sea Race

1980 – La Pantera – Overall Winner – Jonathan Mastland

1978 – Wash up notes suggest that all boats should carry SSB radio, that sea-worthiness trials should be carried out before each race and that results might be computerized in order to have them posted earlier. Uin-na-Mara III puts her name on the China Sea Race Trophy, finishing in 15 to 18kts and reporting the race highlight to be “a large (30-40ft) whale doing back-flips and other gymnastics about ¾ mile from us, over a ten-minute period”.

1980 – RHKYC celebrates the 10 th China Sea Race by adding an intermediate offshore race around Pedro Blanco to the China Sea Race Series, however they didn’t anticipate the finish team getting stranded on Waglan Island in a strong monsoon – the three volunteers were airlifted off after 36 hours.

1982 – Ji Fung is the largest ever boat to enter, while Mamamouchi lifts the Sunday Telegraph Trophy for the third time – the only boat to do so in the history of the China Sea Race.

1984 – An all female crew on Lady Fling is one of a record entry list, however the silverware is lifted by Nirvana (Sunday Telegraph Trophy) and Tsunami (China Sea Race Trophy). Lufthansa becomes RHKYC’s first commercial sponsor.

2006 – Start of China Sea Race – Guy Nowell

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1984 – Nirvana – Line Honours

1986 – Sidewinder takes Line Honours as Frank Pong gets his name on the China Sea Race Trophy for the first time with (the original!)

Maiden Hong Kong. On board catering included pressed duck and caviar, with Marauder taking the Bela Vista’s manager as chef, in spite of his being in a body cast. Silk Cut sponsors for the first time, contributing the perpetual trophies which are still awarded today.

1988 – Neil Pryde etches his name on the China Sea Race Trophy for the first time with Sunstreaker, taking first place in IOR on handicap. Huge storm hits the fleet on the fourth night of the race with winds of up to 70kts, dismasting the 51’ Foo 2.

1990 – 50 footers Cyclone and Foo 2 match race in Victoria Harbour the day before the race start. Out of a list of 64 starters, Corum II lifts both the Sunday Telegraph Trophy and the China Sea Race Trophy, winning the IOR Division in the process, while Island Fling takes CHS Division on Handicap. Race quote from Cyclone? “Lost – 200nm on port tack….”

1992 – First Russian entry received and an IMS division introduced. The last China Sea Race Series prior to the inauguration of China Coast Race Week in 1993 suffered a light

1988 – Charley – Line Honours

wind offshore race, with X-Rated claiming line honours in a ‘record’ 123h 23m 17s.

1994 – China Sea Race takes place, followed by an inshore regatta organised by Manila Yacht Club and held in Manila Bay, which was to become the President’s Cup. 1996 – In the first race to finish in Subic Bay, Karl Kwok does the double on Beau Geste, setting a new race record of 75h 53m 56s in the process. In 15kts on the first night, Bugis loses her mast before the first windward mark, Fast Company drops her rig after a broach and Boogie Flash breaks her boom.

1998 – In the year that the new Subic Bay Yacht Club opened its doors, Ffree Fire takes Line Honours in one of the slowest races on record, while Subic Centennial takes the title on corrected time.

2000 – In the first RORC race of the new millennium, Karl Kwok smashes the record on Beau Geste in 47h 43m 07s, breaking his own record of 75h 53m 56s and nearly 60 hours faster than Reverie’s 1962 benchmark.

2002 – Jelik claims line honours in just over 92 hours with only 17 of 29 entrants finishing the race due to light wind conditions. To the

2008 – Hi Fi – Line Honours – Daniel Forster

delight of Roly Schmitt, Red Baron lifts the China Sea Race Trophy twenty years after her first win.

2004 – As the China Sea Race becomes a constituent event of the newly formed ‘Asian Yachting Circuit’, a rough first night claims Philippine entry Karakoa with a leaking rudder bearing.

2006 – Race tracking is introduced for the first time in the shape of Inmarsat D+ units sponsored by SkyWave and Purplefinder, allowing friends and family at home to follow the boats on an hourly update. Boracay, helmed by Peter Morton, narrowly beats Jelik on the water after the two RP72’s shadow each other for over 65 hours.

2008 – Rolex adds the China Sea Race to its portfolio of classic offshore races. TP52 Strewth loses her keel on the first night out, but with Cloud retiring to act as chaperone, makes it safely back to Hong Kong. Subic Centennial lifts the China Sea Race Trophy ten years after her first win, while Hi Fi takes Line Honours.

2010 – Neil Pryde takes the double with Hi Fi, taking Line Honours for the second time in succession and gets his name on the China Sea Race Trophy again after a 22 year wait.

2018 – Start of Rolex China Sea Race – Daniel Forster

2014 – Start of Rolex China Sea Race – Kurt Arrigo

2012 – Celebrating 50 years since the first race, the Rolex China Sea Race is now a fully fledged Category 1 Offshore Race, pre-race training is intense and all boats will be fitted with Yellowbrick trackers so that the race can be followed online.

benchmark. Due to rudder and engine issues Dearg Doom is picked up by a tow dispatched from Hong Kong and arrives safely back in Victoria Harbour 4 days after the start of the race. Black Baza takes IRC Overall win and Alive Line Honours.

2014 – Youngest competitors are Aymeric Gillard and Wilhelm Christensson at 17 years of age, while the oldest is Syd Fischer at 87.

Veteran Neil Pryde (a relative spring chicken at 74) makes history by becoming the only skipper to have his name engraved on the China Sea Race Trophy three times.

2018 – 18 year-old multihull record is broken

by Karl Kwok’s MOD 70 Beau Geste with top speeds of 37 knots, her impressive elapsed time of 38h 30m 07s wiped 9h 31m 40s off the previous record set in 2000. First to third place in IRC Overall, boats hailed from Hong Kong Mandrake III, China’s Seawolf II and Philippine entry Standard Insurance Centennial. Father and son double-handed entry Philippe and Cosmos Grelon’s Tbs-Aya finished taking 15th overall and second in IRC Class 2.

2016 – After an unusual slow start in Hong Kong Philip Turner’s R/P66, Alive, finally breaks Beau Geste 16 year-old race record to set a new record of 47h 31m 08s, just 11 minutes and 59 seconds inside the millennium Line Honours Winners – The Sunday Telegraph Trophy

Overall Winners on corrected time – The China Sea Race Trophy (Croucher Cup)

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BOAT NAME

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BOAT NAME

SKIPPER

1962 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018

Reverie Reverie Stormvogel Green Beret Chita III Mamamouchi Mamamouchi Ballyhoo Kialoa Mile High Mamamouchi Nirvana Sidewinder Charley Corum X-Rated Millennium Beau Geste Ffree Fire Beau Geste Jelik Jelik Boracay Hi Fi Hi Fi Genuine Risk Ragamuffin 90 Alive MOD Beau Geste

C.F. Von Sydow C.F. Von Sydow C. Brunzyeel R. Barhett H. Yoshida R.J. Mcaulay R.J. Mcaulay J. Rooklyn J.B. Kilroy J. Ma R.J. Mcaulay M. H. Green Jr. D. Rumble J. Leet L. Gelisseau R. Strompf F. Pong K. Kwok S. Chan K. Kwok F. Pong F. Pong P. Morton N. Pryde N. Pryde G. Hill S. Fischer P. Turner / D. Hine K. Kwok

1962 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018

Reverie West Wind II West Wind II Snow Goose II Chita III Mamamouchi Clarissa Ballyhoo Uin-Na-Mara III La Pantera Red Baron Tsunami Maiden HK Sunstreaker Corum Lethal Weapon Intrigue Beau Geste Subic Centennial Beau Geste Red Baron Ffree Fire Mandrake Subic Centennial Hi Fi Zanzibar Hi Fi Black Baza Mandrake III

C.F. Von Sydow D.E. Westerhout D.E. Westerhout C.B. Moller H. Yoshida R.J. Mcaulay A. Briddon J. Rooklyn H.H. Ross C.W. Ostenfeld R. Schmitt J.S. Cains F. Pong N. Pryde P. Briand H. Kaye Dr. I. Nicolson K. Kwok E. Echauz K. Kwok R. Schmitt S. Chan N. Burns / F. Kinmonth M. Fidel / E. Echauz N Pryde J. Mahony N. Pryde A. Root / S. Manning N. Burns / F. Kinmonth MARCH 2021 AHOY! |

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2010 – Start of Rolex China Sea Race – Daniel Forster

Starter’s Box UP C OMING E VENTS 13 and 14 March

One Global Tomes Cup

24 April

Nations’ Cup

25 April

Sailing

China Sea 200 Dash

China Sea 200 Dash The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club invites entries to the fifth China Sea 200 Dash, a Category 3 offshore race with liferafts using virtual marks to create a course which starts and finishes in Hong Kong waters. The intent is to help boats get tuned-up and their crews ready for night sailing. It is the intent of the race committee that course lengths will differ between divisions to enable the majority of boats to finish around the same time.

Nations’ Cup

IMAGE: GUY NOWELL

One Global Tomes Cup IMAGE: VIVIAN NGAN

Calling all nations, the ever popular Nations’ Cup will be held on Sunday 25 April. Start planning your national costume now and get your entries in for an on-the-water celebration of all things cultural plus the infamous post regatta party. There will be lots of children activities at Kellett Island so all family and friends are welcome!

The last of the season’s pursuit race will take place with One Global Tomes Cup on Saturday afternoon on 24 April. Once the results have been calculated we will be announcing the winner of the Top Dog Series 2020-2021 at the Tomes Cup prizegiving on the main lawn.

COURTESY OF THE LATE FRANK HYDES

IMAGE: GUY NOWELL

HISTORY OF THE TOMES CUP In the 1960s the late Noel Croucher received a letter from a Mrs Tomes, widow of a member of the Tomes family, late of the old Hong Kong firm of Shewan Tomes & Co., Ltd., (now part of the Hutchison Group).

The letter stated that among her late husband’s effects was an old trophy, the Sugar Refiners Cup, which she thought the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club might like. This was gratefully accepted and was given for another staggered all-classes pursuit race.

In ignorance of history, many members referred to it as the Taikoo Sugar Cup, quite forgetting that Taikoo Sugar was merely the sole survivor of the various earlier sugar refineries, of which Tomes were one. To keep the record straight, Noel Croucher had the Cup renamed Tomes Cup and it remains to this day. The inscription on the Cup reads “Sugar Refiners Cup won by Naomi April 1st 1880.”

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

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Black Sails W O RD S: IN GE ST RO MP F- JEP SEN | IM AGES: PA NDA M A N | TA KUMI IM AGES

Black sails were the preferred colour of pirates during the 18 th and 19 th century helping camouflage them from the authorities that were chasing them.

Sailing

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t the RHKYC the number of ‘pirates’ is steadily increasing. Sails made of Aramid or Carbon Fibers amongst racers are very popular for both speed and performance – they are even perceived as looking cool!

But, there’s a problem!

RRS Appendix G – Identification on Sails specifies types of letters, location on the sails and sizes. It states they have to be clearly legible, each of the same colour and of a contrasting colour to the body of the sail. Unfortunately which colour can be used isn’t specified and it’s entirely in the eye of the beholder.

We do have very creative owners in the Club, deciding to use red, blue and even dark grey on black sails. While they might look good on black it is virtually impossible for the Race Committee to see which boat is crossing the finishing line. Light colours on white sails are also hard to read.

Our plea, please do not hide from the Race Committee! Help us to find you!

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New Double Handed Dinghy Coach – Marc Chapon W O RD S: M A RC CH A P O N | IM AGES: GEO RGE W EB ST ER A ND L AUR A C A RR AU

Through my own professional sailing career, I know what it means to be organized but flexible. Therefore I consider the role of a Coach as being an example for the values we aim to see in our athletes, such as responsibility, devotion and humility.

Despite the shutdown, which occurred one weekend after I started at Middle Island, I have still been able to work with the sailors who have come to work on their boats. I very much look forward to continuing to build and strengthen my teams once we are able to get back out on the water!

ince I can remember I have been passionate about sailing. I grew up speaking four different languages, Spanish, French, Catalan and English, and having travelled all my life, I am at home in an international environment and feel comfortable communicating with people of different origins and backgrounds.

Over the years, I have built experience in an extensive number of sailing boat classes. Some I sailed long-term in a committed sailing partnership, such as the 29er and 49er and in others, I joined a team for one-off trainings and championships. Among these, I had the chance to train alongside many great sailors and coaches as part of the Professional Olympic Sailing Team in CNBPP (Cercle Nautique la Baule le Pouliguen Pornichet), which is based in La Baule, France. It is this location where I learnt about the fundamentals of a healthy, strong and successful team.

During the completion of my Bachelor in Sports Science and Physical Activity, it was only natural for me to move into training younger sailors and sharing my knowledge. I have always found that sailing is a very comprehensive sport where mental and physical health together with communication skills of each individual will combine to procure an ideal environment for successful teamwork.

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Sailing

I have obtained various official Sailing Coach and Manager Licenses and am proud to have applied my knowledge in different boat classes, age groups and countries. The latest being Australia where I was also able to learn, by the hand of Sailboat Designers at the cutting edge of development, about the physics involved in the boat tuning.

Race the World from Home W O RD S: KEIT H CHEUN G | IM AGES: KEIT H CHEUN G | CL AIRE BURL E Y | H O N G KO N G , CHIN A RO WIN G A S S O CIATIO N

Rowing The Asian Continental Qualifier for the 2021 World Rowing Indoor Championships (WRICH), hosted by the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association drew over 250 entries from 14 countries and regions on 24 January. Rowers competed virtually by connecting their rowing ergometers to an online platform, which facilitated a ‘real time’ indoor rowing competition across several time zones within the region.

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thletes from around the world can aim to qualify for the 2021 WRICH through either a continental qualification event or through a more challenging open qualification pathway. Top finishers at the continental qualifiers are awarded a spot in the World Finals. The open pathway also allows rowers of all nationalities to directly submit their times, and the remaining seats at the Finals will be allocated to the top 10 competitors.

Using a unique race log-in code and connecting their Concept2 ergometer to a computer, competitors were set up and ready to go. To facilitate more of an event ‘feel’, competitors were also encouraged to sign in to a live Zoom call where they could listen to live commentary (courtesy of Club Member Steve Coats) and see their competitors from across the region on the screen in real time! Of course, given the amount of reliance on technology for this event to work, glitches were expected and unfortunately did happen with several athletes becoming

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victim to an unstable internet connection. A perfect example of new problems faced by race organisers in this new reality.

Former Club Rowing Captain, Wan Ng won the Men’s Masters 40-49 2000m and

secured his spot at the World Finals; whilst Claire Burley narrowly missed out on her final spot by finishing 3rd in the Lightweight Women’s 2000m, and 4th in the Lightweight Women’s 500m.

Meet our Rowers – Guy Parsonage Rowing

“It was a great experience getting to compete against rowers around Asia in real time, in a virtual environment. Whilst I may have narrowly missed out on qualifying for the 2k event by a burn out in the last 500m, I’m still so pleased to have placed 3rd in Asia, and then still managed to muster up the energy to come 4th place in the 500m race only a few hours later.” Claire said.

“It’s incredible to compete with rowers in other Asian Countries in this virtual environment. It’s so great to be able to qualify to race in the World Rowing Indoor Championship next month! I will try my best to beat my PB that I set 28 years ago during at university!” Wan said.

Wan and other 8 Hong Kong Rowers have their ticket to the Worlds Final in the bag. Claire has ‘recycled’ her scores in both race categories, by which she would aim for qualification through the Open Pathway.

Our youth rower, Kirra Cameron, has also submitted her time in the Women’s Under 19 2000m, and currently ranked 8th. They will secure their tickets to the Worlds if no one knocks them off the top 10 list in the respective categories by the deadline on 7 February.

The full results and race replay of the Asian Continental Qualifier can be found at http://www.rowing.org.hk/ We are looking forward to seeing RHKYC rowers shine at the 2021 World Rowing Indoor Championship from 23 to 27 February!

ur rowing captain, Guy is originally from the UK, via Australia.

Guy began rowing at Liverpool University in the UK. Guy says ‘I first joined for the fact that we practiced out of town on a lake in a safari park, it was beautiful. We used to strap the boats to the trailer and travel all around England participating in regattas. I was the social sec so managed all the off water activities and there were a lot. After this I rowed for Bedford, Aberdeen and Liege’ After a 16 year hiatus, Guy returned to the water in Hong Kong, initially at Middle Island, later progressing to Sha Tin rowing, all the while supported by coaches Johnny Cantwell, Toby Dankbaar and Sean Hall.

Guy’s rowing highlights include the annual Toda Regatta and the World Coastal Rowing Championships, held in Hong Kong in 2019. Topping the pile however was winning the 2020 Rowing Around the Island Race in a quad with Mark Hughes, Chris Knollman, Liam Baker and Coxswain Chris.

In future years, Guy would love to compete in the World Rowing Masters Championships and also take the club to Henley Regatta, the most famous regatta in the world.

For Guy, the history of the club, and the stories that are told, both past and recent, are one of the main appeals of RHKYC. The broad range of members, sports, club activities, and time on the water, are a unique aspect of Hong Kong life.

CONTACTS Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Coastal Rowing coastalrowing@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org. hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk Guy Parsonage (far left) MARCH 2021 AHOY! |

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‘That salty, smoky, sweaty dirty mess’ – that is, The Chai Wan dragon boat race

DRAGON BOAT CONTACTS dragonboat@rhkyc.org.hk

W O RD S: MELIS S A DAVIS, PA D D L E SP O RT S C OA CH | PH OTO S: D ERRI C CHEUN G A ND CH A RLIE L A M

Rowing no ‘ready’ at the start as this is true Fisherman style start race calling. Your boat will be told to move up go back multiple times and you will need the help of selected crew members to work extra hard to adhere to these calls. All whilst the currents and tides push the boats out of position. The finish line is roughly a boat length and a half in front of the cargo basin wall. If you overrun the finish or brake the glide too late then your much loved dragon head just might lose a few teeth!

his race is special. In so many ways, this race has become the most anticipated and ultimate favourite; not only in the Royal X racing calendar but also in the hearts of the coach, the captains, and the paddlers that have been lucky enough to race in Chai Wan during those years.

This race is unique. Firstly, you need to be invited. Run by the Chai Wan Fisherman Recreation Club, having the right connections really counts. Luckily for us, RHKYC member and coach Lister Woo was able to secure that ‘golden ticket’ in to the draw back in 2013. Over the years, the race distance has shortened to a fast 350m sprint course in the Chai Wan cargo basin. Traditional fisherman team junks line up one side of the course; some with 50 man dragon boats tied up alongside the boat and all with vibrant huge team flags flapping in the wind.

The race program and structure is like no other. All teams’ names are put in to a bag and then it’s up to ‘Lady Luck’ to determine which heat and lane your crew will go in. It then becomes a ‘knock-out derby’ style in the first two rounds. The top 16 teams will progress to the final. But, you must win the first two races.

A second place may not secure a final spot

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(unless results in the other heats fall in your favour). This is all part of the excitement and frustration that is so uniquely Chai Wan. Adding more to the uniqueness of this race is the infamous start and finish lines. If you’re not ready at the start line, you’ll miss the horn. If you’re not ready to hold the boat to a dead stop at the finish line, you will hit the wall. There is

Despite all this and through incredible team work intense weekly trainings both on land and on water the Royal X team is proud to announce an unprecedented four year winning streak to claim the prestigious mixed Gold Cup Champions in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 (no racing in 2020).

The Chai Wan Fisherman race really is the ‘Super Bowl of Dragon Boat’. If you can win a race in Chai Wan you can win a race anywhere.

ROWING AND PADDLE SPORTS TRAINING

http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/RowingSection.aspx www.facebook.com/RHKYCRowingSection/

Rowing Training 賽艇訓練 YOUTH ROWING (AGE 12 TO 18) COURSE TITLE

COURSE DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Easter Rowing Camp #2

7 to 9 April

Time: 1000hrs to 1500hrs Content: A 3-day camp providing interactive and fun environment to learn rowing and build confidence on the water Location: Middle Island

Youth Development Programme 青少年賽艇發展計劃

Weekend AM and Weekday PM

Time: Weekend AM and Weekday PM Content: Improving boat maneuver skills and enjoying recreational rowing; Introduction to high-performance fine rowing boats, and preparation towards local and overseas races Location: Middle Island, Shek Mun Rowing Centre, and Kellett Island

Private Coaching

Any available time

Content: Tailored course with specific requirements, for complete beginner or intermediate or high-performance rower Time: two 90-mins sessions Class: 1-to-1 coaching, two students maximum

復活節賽艇訓練營 #2

私人課程

ADULT ROWING (AGE 18 OR ABOVE) COURSE TITLE

COURSE DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR3

27 to 28 March

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR4

8 to 9 May

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

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR5

5 to 6 June

[Level 2] Intermediate Skills

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

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

[Level 3 to 5] Rowing Training

Weekday and Weekend

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

Private Coaching

Any available time Time: two 90-mins sessions Content: Tailored course with specific requirements, for complete beginner or intermediate or high-performance rower Class: 1-to-1 coaching, two students maximum

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR3

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR4

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR5

成人賽艇技術課程

成人賽艇訓練

私人課程

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Rowing

General Enquiries: rowing.manager@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0322 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb Assistant Manager Ellen Leung Assistant Manager Keith Cheung Head Rowing Coach Ben Rowe Rowing Coach Chris de Kock Paddle Sports Coach Melissa Davis

Pick Up Plastic : Solar Powered Pick-up W O RD S: IA N BROW NL EE, CH AIR SUSTAIN A BL E W O RKIN G G RO UP

Sustainability Really Matters

The development and operation of the boats are part of a partnership with the HSBC Clean Waterways Programme, which includes a series of community education and volunteer programs to help address and raise awareness of the plastic waste issue.

The objectives of the Clean Waterways Initiative align closely with the Clubs program of “Picking Up Plastic”. Our target is for water sports people to be aware of the need to remove plastic from the water and to provide the means for doing it.

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ou may have seen two unusual looking vessels in the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter cruising around and picking up plastic waste.

These are operated by the Clean Waterways Initiative a non-profit organisation which was started by Ellen Ogren and Angus Harris in 2019.

The SWG have identified with Clean Waterways Initiative how the Club could support their activities which fully align with the Clubs sustainability objectives. General Committee has endorsed a 5 year agreement for the Club to provide technical assistance and support.

For example, there may be periods of limited sun when the solar power is not adequate to power the vessels. The Club has agreed to provide free of charge an electrical supply to the pontoon at Kellett Island. So you may see the vessels moored alongside, especially overnight, or in times when the pontoons are only lightly used. smaller pieces of plastic and brings them out of the water. The twin outboard motors are powered by 8 solar panels on the roof. The vessel is designed with space for manual sorting of the waste into material suitable for re-cycling and material which goes to landfill.

The support of the Club will be acknowledged

by Clean Waterways Initiative, while they will also provide advice to the Club regarding the future introduction of solar powered vessels.

The Club will collaborate with Clean Waterways on programs of outreach, education and communication.

Clean Waterways Initiative has a mission to clean up Hong Kong’s heavily polluted waterways and raise awareness of the need to fight plastic pollution. They have a fleet of four purpose – designed solar powered vessels and their main goal is to prevent rubbish and plastic debris from making its way from the densely populated waterways of Hong Kong into the open ocean where it will have a harmful effect on the marine ecosystems.

Aberdeen Harbour and Victoria Harbour are two of the most polluted waterways in Hong Kong and they have two vessels operating in each harbour.

The vessels are 6.5m long and 5.5m wide and have a top speed of around 5 knots. There is a scoop in the front which collects the larger pieces of waste with a net which collects the For more on these organisations see https://www.cleanwaterwaysinitiative.com/ and https://www.business.hsbc.com.hk/en-gb/clean-waterways If you have a comment or suggestion to make to the SWG please email sustainability@rhkyc.org.hk

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Use of the Pontoons and Marina Berths The pontoons at Middle Island are primarily used by Class Boats, Committee Boats, Club Dinghies and RIBs’

The Clubs pontoons at Kellett Island, Shelter Cove and Middle Island are primarily for the use of Class Racing boat during the weekends.

The Marina at Shelter Cove if for the use of berth holders only and no other members should use the marina pontoons without permission of the Marine Office, or the Shelter Cove Marine Supervisor. All the berths on the marina are allocated and the members are paying a monthly rental fee on these berths. Please do not “park” in another members space.

The day pontoons at Shelter Cove are divided into different coloured sectors as shown below. The green sector is solely for the use of Class Boats from 0900 the day prior to Class racing until 0900 the days after Class Racing has finished. Members are asked to refrain from using the green sector at these times.

The orange sector may be used by non class boats when the Class Boat rules are in force. Members should be prepared to berth alongside another craft when the sector is full, remembering to tie up with spring lines, fore and aft lines and keeping masts away from each other.

The pontoons at Kellett Island is the busiest of all the Clubs pontoons.

On normal Class racing days there are an average of 50 Class Boats moored alongside the pontoon.

The pontoons are, by necessity, due to the sea conditions during typhoons, manufactured from UDM Rotomoulded plastic. This gives them a lot more flexibility in the swell conditions experienced in Deep Water Bay during typhoon conditions. These pontoons are also reserved for Class Boats prior to racing. Being plastic they are not so strong as the concrete pontoons, that are fitted at Shelter Cove and Kellett Island, and therefore they are not suitable for craft over 30 feet in length to moor alongside. The reason for this is the size and strength of the cleats on the pontoon.

Members with larger craft than 30 feet in length are allowed to drop off or pick up passengers alongside the Middle Island pontoons but are not allowed to moor alongside. Member who wish to uplift water at Middle Island should moor beside the crane area only and secure their mooring ropes to the sea wall for the short period they are alongside.

At Shelter Cove presently there is a limit to the length of time a craft may lie alongside the pontoon of 36 hours in a week. After this time the boat owner will be charged for spending time alongside, unless permission has been granted by the Marine Office or the Marine Supervisor. In the revised edition of the bye-laws, that will be enacted later this year, there will be a time limit for craft to spend alongside the Club’s pontoons.

Regretfully this has had to be introduced as there are some members craft spending time alongside “hogging the pontoon” when other members are unable to access the pontoon.

Happy boating.

The Blue area is specifically allocated for Class boats to moor alongside.

At the Around The Island Race and other regattas this number increases dramatically and all the pontoons are required for the Class boats to use. At these times the boatyard orange area is also given over to Class Boats .

Members are once again asked not to moor their craft alongside at Kellett Island pontoons on race days.

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o advise members on the use of the pontoons and marina berths at the Club facilities, the Club website has some diagrams under the Use of Pontoons section.

Ship Shop

KINGFISHER Yacht Ropes Splicing Kit A well appointed splicing kit containing everything you need for splicing ropes used on yachts. Supplied in a smart durable zipped storage pouch with room for additional equipment/materials if required. The pouch also features a carabiner hook to hang it up so it’s always to hand.

Marine

$1,375

ICOM VHF Marine Transceivr IC-M37 Designed for commercial and recreational boaters, the M37 comes with 6 watts of power for further communications range. The M37 includes all the great features in the M36, plus Icom’s exclusive Float’n Flash and a larger capacity standard battery.

$1,990

OVERBOARD Waterproof Pro-VHF Case Suitable for handheld VHF radios with left or right handed antennas; this 100% waterproof VHF case features a 3-way chest harness and transparent front and back window so you can have full use of the device while it is safely sealed inside using our Slide Sea l System™.

HARKEN 462 Micro Cam Base Swivel 16mm Sheaves Ball bearing swivel bases feature dual rows of Delrin® ball bearings that swivel freely even under high loads. Bases include stand-up springs and a U-adaptor to accept a variety of appropriate blocks.

$890

And because the sea can be mighty unpredictable, our waterproof VHF case is also guaranteed submersible to 19ft / 6m and floats if dropped into the water.

$285

The Rules In Practice 2021-2024 by Bryan Willis

Grip on Tools Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose Boat Tarp 10’ x 20’

Rules in Practice has been the best-selling guide to the racing rules for the last 40 years. Now, in its 10 th edition, it has been updated for (and contains in full) the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing and features a brand new chapter on the luffing rules and how they are being applied. The latest rule changes are also described, along with their impact on you as a sailor.

Use for all kinds of applications including: boat cover, watercraft cover, RV and trailer cover, wood pile cover, ice rink liner, sand box cover, swimming pool cover, bbq grill cover, air conditioning cover, patio furniture cover, and 100s more.

Water, mildew, and tear resistant, Rustproof grommets every 3 ft with corner reinforcements, Built-in UV sun protection.

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CONNELL Cadet Ski Trainer with Rope The Cadet trainers will set your aspiring skier up for success. A removable stabilizer bar, with direct rope attachment, helps to keep the front and back end of the skis in place while taking some load off of your kiddo.

The two handle Cadet rope allows an adult to safely control the pull from the boat and in case of a fall, just let go! Your little cadet will actually have FUN learning with these skis.

$1,790

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STAR BRITE RIB and Inflatable Boat Cleaner & Protectant Remove grime and stains from inflatable boats, kayaks, SUPs and tow toys without tons of elbow grease using Star Brite RIB and Inflatable Boat Cleaner & Protectant. Formulated to be compatible with PVC, Hypalon®, rubber, fiberglass and vinyl, this cleaner works to penetrate salt deposits, bird droppings and other stains to dissolve them and make removal easy by rinsing or wiping away.

Polymers bond to material to provide UV protection and repel stains to make future cleaning easier. Clean and protect your inflatable, kayak or SUP with RIB and Inflatable Boat Cleaner & Protectant

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Race 20dm3 Backpack constructed in a polyester stretch fabric. Water and wind resistant with extra padding at back. One bigger compartment at front with a 2-way zipper with mesh inner pocket. One computer, 15 inch, organizer at back with 2-way zip. One small front pocket with YKK zipper. Handle at top in TPU. Adjustable shoulder straps with padding for comfort. Sail Racing bloc logo reflex print at front. Sail Racing rubber logo and 20dm3 print at sides.

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The Story of Plastic Wednesday 3 March | Regatta Room | 1830hrs

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Greenline 45 Flybridge available ex-stock Length Overall 50' / Beam 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 600 / 32 knots 11kw genset + 70000 btu air-con -pilot, TVs and audio Price: Was Euro 880,000 / Now: HKD 5,800,000Berth available The RHKYC Charity Foundation and Sustainability Working Group are pleased to present a special screening of The Story of Plastic. An introduction and Q&A session will be given by the Ms Dana Winograd, Director – Operations of Plastic Free Seas, an education-focused Hong Kong-registered charity.

River PE Tender Made in Europe 2.9m - 4.6m Stable & fast 460 + Yamaha 40hp: $88000

THE STORY OF PLASTIC takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of our planet and the people who inhabit it. Spanning three continents, the film illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash, rivers and seas clogged with waste, and skies choked with the poisonous emissions from plastic production and processing.

Price: 290 - $28600 350 - $31800 420 - $41800 460 - $48000

THE STORY OF PLASTIC features interviews with experts and activists on the front lines of the fight, revealing the disastrous consequences of the flood of plastic smothering ecosystems and poisoning communities around the world, and the global movement that is rising up in response.

With engaging original animation, archival industry footage beginning in the 1930s, and first-person accounts of the unfolding emergency, the film distills a complex problem that is increasingly affecting the planet’s and its residents’ well-being.

Please visit our website for more details and book online.

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CNY Family Craft Activity W O RD S: DA RREN P O L LO CK | IM AGES: L AUREN CE W O N G

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With CNY looking a little different this year than everyone would have hoped, the Family Panel Sub-Committee were delighted to run an Arts and Crafts event on the morning of Saturday 6 February to bring some traditional cheer and celebrate the Year of the Ox in these trying times.

Fun was had by all as parents and children (socially distanced of course) took the opportunity to spend a couple of good hours together

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and participate in designing and decorating a range of arts crafts from traditional calligraphy to making their own festive lanterns.

The Committee was delighted to run a successful event after so many disappointments due to Covid and we look forward to a great Year of the Ox in building community and family spirit at the Club. Thanks to all who came and all in the Committee who made the event happen. 恭喜發財

Glenmorangie Single Malt Whisky Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 4 March

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The Glenmorangie distillery was established in 1843 on the Dornoch Firth by brothers William and John Matheson. Production began in November of 1849. During the latter part of the th 19 century Glenmorangie began overseas exportation and destinations included Europe and the United States.

Such was the dependence on foreign trade that the distillery closed in 1931 following the enactment of US Prohibition and the Great Depression. The distillery remained closed until November of 1936.

Macdonald and Muir Ltd, who purchased the company over the early part of the 19th century, put Glenmorangie Plc up for sale.

Glenmorangie Plc included the distilleries Ardbeg, Glen Moray and Glenmorangie and, after frenzied bidding, the group was acquired by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey.

To some extent, Glenmorangie were pioneers in the field of wood finishes. Delectable examples include the Sauternes-finished Nectar D’Or and the Côte De Beaune-finished twelve year-old. 2008 saw a rather unusual release; Glenmorangie’s Signet. Signet is a single malt whisky distilled from chocolate malt and has a delightful flavour. The range is large and features a number of finished whiskies as well as the more traditional core expressions, like the cherished Glenmorangie 10.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $738 per member and $838 per non-member Speaker Mr. Leo Jockovic, Brand Ambassador Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk PRE-DINNER TASTING Glenmorangie The Original MENU AND WHISKIES Jet-fresh Seasonal Oysters Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Years ❧ ❧ ❧ Deep-fried French Blue Prawn Kataifi, Grilled Spicy Pineapple, Peri Peri Sauce Glenmorangie The Nectar D’Or 12 Years ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Chicken Rendang, Tagliolini Pasta with Garlic and Herbs Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 14 Years ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide US Prime Beef Short Rib, Chorizo and Lentil, Goose Liver Mousse Glenmorangie 18 Years ❧ ❧ ❧ Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake, Cookies and Cream Ice-cream Glenmorangie Signet ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Cucumber Salad, Tomato Salsa ❧ ❧ ❧ Deep-fried Avocado Kataifi, Grilled Spicy Pineapple, Peri Peri Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Asparagus Rendang, Tagliolini Pasta with Garlic and Herbs ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide Artichokes, Chorizo and Lentil, Wild Mushroom Cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake, Cookies and Cream Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea MARCH 2021 AHOY! |

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

Fête Blanche – French White Party

(DRESS CODE: WHITE)

Middle Island | 19 March | 1930hrs to 2300hrs

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Travel to France with us and join the Fête Blanche – French White Party at Middle Island. Wear white for a dazzling and luminous evening with unlimited French cuisine including Fresh Oysters, Foie Gras Pâté, Roast Beef, Duck Confit, Boeuf Bourguignon, Sautéed Mussels, Coq Au Vin, French Cheeses, desserts and more plus unlimited French white wines.

Only $498 per person.

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

Extended Sampan Service

Apart from the regular sampan, we will have a second sampan running from Deep Water Bay from 1800hrs to 2000hrs and 2200hrs to 0000hrs.

All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch Regatta Room | Sundays | 1130hrs to 1430 hours Enjoy a ‘Yum Cha’ gathering with your family and friends at the Regatta Room; our newly-opened function space with unrivalled views of the western harbour.

All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch with Chinese tea and unlimited savoury delights including freshly-steamed dumplings, deep-fried pastry puffs, spring rolls, gooey custard buns and more. The steamed Dim Sum will be served piping hot from Dim Sum trolleys, fried items will be served at your table whilst the baked items, vegetables, daily rice and noodle dishes will be widely available at the buffet area. All items are handmade on site!

Available every Sunday from 1130hrs to 1430hrs with Chinese tea included at an attractive price of $228 per adult, $160 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $114 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

For reservations and enquiry of available dates, please email the Banquet Team at banquet@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 on Monday – Friday or email the Reception at office@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2832 2817 on Saturday – Sunday.

* Please note that cancellations or reduction on the number of attendance should be advised by at least 7 days prior to the reserved date.

Otherwise, your account will be charged in full.

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Orin Swift Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 11 March

Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $698 per member and $798 per non-member Speaker Mr Bill McMorran, Vice President of Asia Pacific Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Events | Promotions

The history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”.

During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked. A few more years of university led to graduation and eventually a job at Robert Mondavi Winery in 1997 as a temporary harvest worker.

Deciding that if he was going to work this hard, it would eventually have to be for himself, he founded Orin Swift Cellars in 1998; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. With two tons of zinfandel and not much else, he spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the brand to what it is today.

PRE-DINNER TASTING Orin Swift Mannequin 2018 (RP91) MENU AND WINES Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Tabbouleh Salad, Bone Marrow Aioli, Blueberry Compote, Pecorino Orin Swift Abstract 2018 (RP92) ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Chicken Roulade stuffed with Wild Mushroom, Caramelised Onion, Mole Sauce Orin Swift Machete 2017 (RP91+) ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide marinated Pigeon Breast, Glazed Preserved Plum, Braised Orzo Orin Swift Papillon 2017 (JS91) ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Australian Lamb Chop with Mint Pistachio Salsa, Yogurt Cucumber and Red Onion Orin Swift Palermo 2017 (RP90) ❧ ❧ ❧ Hazelnut Tiramisu, Espresso Crumble, Caramelised Figs ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Plum Tomato Carpaccio, Tabbouleh Salad, Garlic Aioli, Blueberry Compote, Pecorino ❧ ❧ ❧ Zucchini Roulade stuffed with Wild Mushroom, Caramelised Onion, Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide marinated Sweet Pepper, Glazed Preserved Plum, Braised Orzo ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Beyond Patty with Mint Pistachio Salsa, Yogurt Cucumber and Red Onion ❧ ❧ ❧ Hazelnut Tiramisu, Espresso Crumble, Caramelised Figs ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Wine of the Month Podernuovo a Palazzone Nicoleo 2009, Tuscany, Italy Light straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose gives fresh aromas of green apple, peach, almond and withe flowers. The palate is fresh and mineral. [Suggested food pairing: pasta, lean fish, vegetarian dishes and cured meat] $308 per bottle Map Maker Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand ‘This is bright, ripe and fragrant on the nose showing plum, cherry, toasted almond and dark mushroom characters, followed by a juicy palate that is rounded and smooth. The wine displays attractive fruit intensity and fine texture, backed by elegant fine tannins. Lingering and appealing.’ – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. [Suggested food pairing: roast beef, lamb shanks and seared venison] $298 per bottle Available in all F&B outlets MARCH 2021 AHOY! |

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Year End | Spring Dinner – Year 2021 Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with your family, friends and business associates at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.

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Our value-for-money Year End Dinner / Spring Dinner package includes: A wide selection of Chinese dinner menus from HK$8,288 to HK$10,888 per table of 10 to 12 persons.

Free corkage for brought-in wine or hard liquor (limited to 1 bottle per table).

Beverage package (optional): Package A – HK$888 per table Includes unlimited pouring of Soft Drinks, Orange Juice and House Beer for 3 hours Package B – HK$1,488 per table Includes unlimited pouring of Soft Drinks, Orange Juice, House Beer, House Red and White Wine for 3 hours Package C – HK$1,888 per table Includes unlimited pouring of Soft Drinks, Orange Juice, House Beer, House Red and White Wine for 4 hours

* 10 to 12 persons per table and no service charge is required ** A surcharge will be applied on both food and beverage for any additional person added to a table for 12 persons.

This offer is valid until 14 March 2021.

For enquiries or reservations, please contact our Banquet Team at banquet@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0339 / 2239 0327.

St. Patrick’s Day Special Dishes Main Deck and Main Bar | 15 to 19 March Celebration the Green Day – St. Patrick’s Day at the club with selected Irish delights.

Delights Irish Rock Oysters Smoked Salmon with Chive Pancakes Stout-braised Lamb Shanks Beef and Guinness Stew Irish Cottage Pie Irish Chocolate Cream Cake Irish Beverage Irish Coffee Guinness Surger Jameson Irish Whiskey Bailey’s on the Rocks with dash of Jameson

Food and drinks will be available on a chit-signing basis from 1800hrs. No reservation is required.

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Côte d’Or Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 25 March PRE-DINNER TASTING Domaine d’Elise, Chablis 2019

Côte d’Or means Golden Slope. The Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune are called Côte d’Or together and are historically considered the most important regions in Burgundy.

The Côte de Nuits is “famous for Pinot Noir”. The wines show classic full-bodied Burgundy notes of black currant, cherry, fresh red fruits, and earthy mushroom and spice. Offerings in the Premier Cru category can be good buys, as well and perfect for special occasions.

The Côte de Beaune is ‘known for rich Chardonnay’ – named after the medieval village that is the heart of wine commerce in Burgundy – the wine from this region is quite different from that of its neighbour, Côte de Nuits, to the north. The whites are filled with aromas of soft white flowers, dried grasses, fresh apple and pear, and sometimes a touch of hazelnut. There are many amazing red wines too, with flavours of plum, cherrystone, white tobacco, and that Burgundian signature of earthy minerality and good acidity.

VEGETARIAN MENU Fennel Confit, Marinated Artichokes and Asparagus Salad, Toasted Brioche ❧ ❧ ❧ Eggplant Timbale, Crispy Avocado, Blue Cheese Emulsion ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Portobello Mushrooms, Calamelised Turnip, Natural Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Beyond Patty, Baby Potatoes ❧ ❧ ❧ Cheese Platter Brie, Reblochon, Epoisses, Comté, Walnuts and Prunes ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $698 per member and $798 per non-member Speaker Mr Herve Pennequin, Brand Representative Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Monthly Wine Fairs Kellett Island, Wednesday 3 March, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 5 March, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

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MENU AND WINES Maldon Oyster with Ponzu Sauce, Seared Jumbo Scallop with Toasted Brioche Domaine du Chalet Pouilly, Saint-Véran 2019 ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Blue Cod Fillet, Sautéed Sustainable Shrimp, Blue Cheese Emulsion Domaine Rougeot Père & Fils, Monthélie Blanc “Les Toisières” 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Pigeon Breast, Braised Escargots, Calamelised Turnip, Natural Jus Domaine Guillemard-Clerc, Beaune 1er Cru “Clos des Coucherias” 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Beef Bourguignon, Baby Potatoes Domaine Michel Arcelain, Pommard 2008 ❧ ❧ ❧ Cheese Platter Brie, Reblochon, Epoisses, Comté, Walnuts and Prunes ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

盤菜 Poon Choi Rooftop | Saturday 6 March | 1830hrs to 2230hrs

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The celebration of Chinese New Year vary widely, but Poon Choi is sure one of the options highly regarded for a family reunion dinner during the the first lunar calendar month. The Rooftop at Kellett Island offers the perfect location for a sumptuous Poon Choi gathering.

Our exquisite Poon Choi layers include Abalone, Conpoy, Chicken, Prawns, Seasonal Vegetables, and more! Enjoy a Poon Choi plus Sweet and Sour Pork and Steamed Rice for 4 persons at only $1,398 with a glass of soft drink per person included.

For reservations, please contact the Banquet Team on 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk Guest limits and table sizes depend on the prevailing social distancing measures.

Bistro Deli Monthly Features Open daily just next to the Bistro Bar, the Bistro Deli have prepared all the ingredients that you may need from sliced hams, seafood and meat, main courses including homemade sous-vide Angus point brisket, homemade curries, homemade lasagne, sauces, your daily fresh ingredients to homemade cakes and pastries… and exclusive wines which are available at the Bistro Deli only.

Not to mention we have always included new items in Bistro Deli for you to discover and chef may pop up to give you some cooking tips.

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Promoting items featuring in March 12hrs Slow-cook Australian Beef Short Ribs Gluten-free Spaghetti and Penne Opens daily Monday to Friday

1130hrs to 2000hrs

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday 1030hrs to 2000hrs

CLASS SECRETARIES

SPORTS CONVENORS Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Gordon Robinson snooker@rhkyc.org.hk Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk

CLUB CONTACTS General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 Club Operations Manager Jacco Klip 2239 0338 Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 Head of PR & Communications Koko Mueller 2239 0342 PR Manager Janice Lam 2239 0340 Acting Head of Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships Nadia Cuvelier 3958-3222 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Matthew Morgan 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Assistant Manager | Race Management Brenda Davies 2239 0362 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Facilities & Technical Manager Raymond Ng 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

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

www.rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/rhkyc www.facebook.com/rhkycrowingsection www.facebook.com/rhkycevents www.facebook/rhkycsharks www.twitter.com/rhkyc

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Ms Sabrina Itzel Aldana Rovelo Mr Kwan Chi Wang Mr Robert Michael Serjeant Ms Stephanie Bennett & Mr Michael Robertson Mr & Mrs Nadjib Ezziane Dr & Mrs Kwok Sze Wai Jeremy John Dr & Dr Lam Ming Hon David FULL MEMBERS Dr Kuk Ho Ming Victor JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Chiu Hin Chun Mr Lam San Tung Mr James Mcgregor Mitchell Mr Calum Roderick Brian Stevenson CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr James Christian O’Brien Conlin John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd Head of Cargo Global Mr & Mrs Coen Petrus Maurice Dingemans Citigroup Global Marketing Asia Ltd Managing Director Ms Anne O’Riordan & Mr Bradley Okita Jardine Matheson & Co Ltd, Group Director, Digital CADET MEMBER SPONSORED

BY A MEMBER Catherine Veronica Chiu Michael Campbell Hurwitz Michael Hayden Manuel Stevenson Finn Alexander Liam Xu Shutong

CADET MEMBERS Racim Massyl Ezziane Stephen Daniel Okita Pang Yin Hei Ayden Seah Hong Siong Nickolas INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Mr Marcus Bischoff Mr Antony Edward John Cowie Mr Ding Yiming Mr Adam George Evennett Mr Timothy James Flaherty Mr Liu Lei Mr Nicholas Giles Martin Mr Francesco Rinaldi Ms Anna Elizabeth Rounsefell Mr Michael Stuenkel Mr Tsang Yuen Chi Augustine Miss Tsui Yuen Sha Dr Wai Tak Shun Dustin Mr Wong Ka Kit Mr Wong Kwok Chuen Ms Wong Ting Tina Mr Yeung Chiu Sing Ricky Mr Zhang Sinan ABSENT MEMBERS Ms Sharon Jayne Etherington Mr Patrick Allen Johnson Miss Elizaveta Ovinova Mr Maximilian Tristan Kaj Prochazka Miss Cammy Tang Ms Wong Bing Yee Brenda Mr & Mrs Nicholas Andrew Faulks Mr & Mrs Thomas Gebauer Mrs Nicole Green & Mr John Green Mr & Mrs Jean-marie Guyon Mr & Mrs Kwan Kwong Yau Michael

February 2021 Mr & Mrs Robert David Mathieson Mr & Mrs Ming Tak Fung Sherwin Mr & Mrs Ralph Clive Wainer Teah Hanby Etherington-Freeman Man Chun Kit Adrian Ming Sherman Little RESIGNATION Mrs Maria Tricia Canilaox Buser Mr Cheung Kwok Ming Mr Yann Hai Yang Cudennec Mr Bernard Guillot Dr Hui Chi Ching Angus Ms Tomoko Inamura Ms Ng Choi Wan Anita Mr Matthew John O’Callaghan Mr Robert Andrew Partridge Mr Jake Roudnew Ms Yang Yang Miss Jennifer Aylwin & Mr Paul Ridley Mr & Mrs Butt Yiu Ming Brian Mr & Mrs Andrew David Holmes Mr & Mrs Robert Justin Ikin Ms Lee Siu Mui & Mr Chan Wai Kuen Mr & Mrs Craig D C Verdon Cheung Hi Yiu Danna Dimitri Roland Debrunner Holly Jane Farrell Adrian Guyon Lison Guyon Elizabeth Knight Lau Wai Kei Anna Matilda Leven Arabella Jade Maynard Anouschka Vereker Verdon Alyssa Mae Wong Kirsten Wong

Obituary Philip ‘PG’ Gray Philip died peacefully at home in France on 15 January. Adored husband of Minky and father of Charlotte and Natalie.

A dynamic personality full of endless fun who will be sorely missed by the many who knew him. An extraordinary, intelligent and capable man always with a bon viveur approach, who lived life to the full. An Old Stoic and stoic to the end.

A private cremation will be held in France followed by a Celebration of Life when Covid restrictions are lifted.

Donations, if desired, may be made to the Nityaasha Foundation, a charitable registered Trust in India which is dedicated towards care of underprivileged children with Type 1 Diabetes.

50 Years of Membership

Peter and Maria Gaiger were presented with their 50 year burgee on Peter’s 78th birthday at Club recently. They reached their 50 year milestone in 2019 but have been able to receive their burgee before now.

The Commodore presented Jeremy Barr with his 50 year burgee at the recent AGM.

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Club Lines

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

Long Service Awards 5 Years’ Awards Club Lines Mo Biyun, Amah

Yan Ming Fai, Lifting and General Helper

Alan Reid, Marine Manager

10 Years’ Awards

Tim Tam, Senior Cook B Tang Chiu Tong, Junior Sous Chef

Staff Service Awards

Asta Yeung, Boat Handler Supervisor

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Lizzy Tung, F&B Promotions and Design Co-ordinator

Vic Cheng, Senior Waitress

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