Ahoy! March 2022 by Koko Mueller

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Contents

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THE BRIDGE 4 6 8 9

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

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

10 Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing 18 Happy 60 th Birthday Rolex China Sea Race! 20 Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Oceans 22 Destination Home Kong

30 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge 32 Hong Kong waters never gets too big… until you race Around Po Toi!

39 Wine Page 40 F&B Food Promotions

SAILING

IMAGE: PHOEBE LEUNG

24 The Hong Kong Ruffian Fleet goes from Strength to Strength 26 Sailing Organisations in the Mainland of China 28 Sail-To-Change Update: Pilot programme up and running! Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing

MARINE 33 34 36 36

Marine | Boatyard Ship Shop Classified Page Marine Directory

CLUB LINES 43 Club Directory 43 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

KIDS ONLY 44 A Creative, Magical Summer at the Club

OTHER SPORTS 37 Scuba Diving 38 Snooker

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Bob Wilson and Lowell Chang; Commodore Denis Martinet; Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Sailing David Norton; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Joseph Chu; Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 43. Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at prdept@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to prdept@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

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TUE

WED

St. Patrick’s Day

THU

FRI

SAT

Lobster and Fresh Oyster Platter

SUN

Wines of the Month

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Fantinel Tenuta Sant’Helena “Frontiere” Collio Bianco DOC 2017, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Bodega Amalaya Malbec 2020, Salta, Argentina Main Deck and Main Bar | 15 to 18 March

MARCH

Pasta Promotion

Main Deck and Sports Bar | 1 March to 30 April

Charcoal-Grilled Seafood Market in Bistro Lobster and Fresh Oysters Platter in Main Deck and Sports Bar Pasta Promotion at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 31 March

Kellett Island Wine Fair

Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing

Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 31 March

Shelter Cove Wine Fair

3 Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing

4 Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing

CLASS RACING

LADIES HELM DAY

Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills Adult Intermediate Sailing Opti Intermediate Opti Beginner Youth Sailing Club Middle Island Rowing Race Series #2

Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills Adult Intermediate Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers

CHINA SEA 200 DASH INTER-SCHOOL SAILING FESTIVAL CLASS RACING Adult Intermediate Sailing

Adult Intermediate Sailing

St. Patrick’s Day Delights in Main Deck and Main Bar 15 to 18 March

10 Woodsoak Wine Dinner in Compass Room

CLASS RACING

PVOCC Grade 2

15 Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills

16 Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills

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Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills

23 PVOCC Grade 2

24 Domaine Devillard Wine Dinner in Compass Room

PVOCC Grade 2

Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills Adult Intermediate Sailing Opti Intermediate Opti Beginner Youth Sailing Club

Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills

Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills Adult Intermediate Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers

CLASS RACING

Mexican Fiesta at Middle Island

Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills Adult Further Sailing Opti Intermediate Opti Beginner Youth Sailing Club

20 PO TOI CHALLENGE Adult Beginners Level 1 – Start Sailing Adult Beginners Level 2 – Basic Skills Adult Further Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers 6th Harbour Regatta

Charcoal-Grilled Seafood Market

Bistro | 1 March to 30 April

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Commodore’s Message Hello all, and a rather dispirited hello it is!

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As I write these notes, we are in the thralls of the dreaded 5th wave, with further restrictions, which I sincerely hope that by the time you read these lines, we will see a light at the end of this rather long and tedious tunnel that Covid keeps on excavating! And what can we expect? In March in terms of our activities I mean! Well, there will be a lot to catch up on all sporting fronts. And we do hope that includes weather fronts too, so as to have wind and waves a plenty.

Commodore Denis Martinet

會長孟憲庭

First, we must hope that our pursuit races will be rescheduled, more specifically the One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase, which was scheduled to take place in January – we do want to make sure we have a TOP DOG to celebrate at season’s end! But one very popular event to look forward to is the Ladies Helm. And trust me it will be no sinecure! The quality of our lady sailors is evident and respected by all. This generally leads to close fought competition where, trust me, no hold is barred, far from it. This makes for some really exciting racing and very tight results. Only last year, we had a three-way tie for first in the Etchells class. Can we expect even more this year? Can we see Janet Lau fresh from her victory during the most recent Around The Island Race stamp her authority further? Or will our sailing Olympians and other Sailing Institute alumni crash the party, not literally it is hoped… So plenty to look for in an event that has become a firm favourite for all. And for once all these Alpha males get to quieten down and take orders… Well hope springs eternal! One other cracking event this month will be the Inter-School Sailing Festival sponsored by long-time partner Boase Cohen & Collins. Initially started in 2003 to encourage more school sailing and sail training, this competition focuses on team racing, a discipline which encompasses more than just controlling one boat but involves a great deal of strategy in orchestrating all your team’s boats. This format is an ideal opportunity for youths to discover the challenges and rewards of teamwork. But sailing is not just about brawn! Yes, physical fitness is important but other elements are needed to prevail such as physics, meteorology, maths, communication and management; all valuable skills that will play a positive role in the growth of each and every one of these young competitors. RHKYC is supportive of any youth development programmes, in line with our recent endorsement of the Youth Stem Challenges Initiative such as BC&C’s continuing support of youth outreach programme is something we must laud and support. So if you have some time, do come and give them a cheer at Middle Island on 12 and 13 March. With the postponement of our blue-ribbon event, the Rolex China Sea Race, the Sailing Office has organised a Category 3 Coastal Race the following weekend, a 100nm challenge around the waters of Hong Kong – something to shake the cobwebs after our forced lack of activities, one hopes! The Young Members Committee Po Toi Challenge will also take place, with a friendly race designed to get younger members together and meet and encourage them to take up some more serious sailing activities. Rowing will also have some fun in the Harbour with the 6th Harbour regatta taking place on Sunday 20 th. As you can see, a packed schedule. We can only hope that we shall all be in a position to enjoy it safely once the wretched storm has passed. On to some housekeeping, more mundane but important. The Club’s 2022 Electoral General Meeting will take place on Thursday, 9 June at 1830hrs in the Compass Room. There are seven posts on General Committee for which elections are necessary – including Commodore, Vice Commodore and Honorary Secretary. 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 Thursday, 14 April by email to commodore@rhkyc.org.hk. Not wanting to be labouring the point but I will anyway! Please do single out and recommend any individual you think shows the right attributes and fresh motivation. We are a members' Club and we need to have a pool of people that reflect the diversity and varied interests that make up the very special place that is the RHKYC, ensuring it continues to thrive in these fast-changing times. One new face will be our freshly appointed Operations Manager Peter Murray, who started mid-February. Whilst he may have some very large clogs to fill, he was a sailor in his native Barbados, competing in Optimists and sponsored by Mount Gay – this explains no doubt why he chose the Beverage over the Food! A warm welcome to him and I very much look forward to seeing you all at the Club!

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General Manager’s Message By the time you read this we will already be one month into the Year of the Tiger and I hope it is proving to happy and healthy one and that you are all staying safe from the latest spike in Covid-19! We’ve literally just listened to the Chief Executive announce that social distancing measures are being extended through to 23 February along with a tightening of restrictions by reducing the maximum number

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of people at each table to four and the maximum number of people in a group anywhere else to two. The Government’s new Vaccine Pass came into effect for us on 10 February and will have been operating across more premises in Hong Kong from 24 February. I hope that it is helping boost the vaccination rates in the wider community which will help protect everyone’s health and protect the Club from future lockdowns of our sports and clubhouses whenever Covid rears its ugly head again. This fifth wave has been the most serious and difficult one for Hong Kong, but let’s try to remain as positive as we can and look forwards. General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

Here at the Club, all the events and promotions laid out in these pages are our ideal scenario, but they do come with the caveat that things might have to change at short notice, so the best thing to do is to please keep reading our emails and checking the website for the latest information. There are two wine dinners this month, but they’ll go ahead even if they must be as a long lunch at the weekend. The Woodsoak Wine Dinner is on 17 March and the Domaine Devillard Wine Dinner is on 31 March. Both of these are new to the Club’s wine calendar. Woodsoak is a relatively new winery having been established in 1998 and is located in the picturesque town of Robe in South Australia. They produce a range of fabulous and interesting wines and full details of the wines and menu are available on page 39. The Devillard family own a number of Chateaux throughout the Burgundy region and will be showcasing a variety of wines from Mercurey, Nuits-Saint-George, and Vosne-Romanee. Full details are available on page 41. We are stretching out our St. Patrick’s celebrations for an extra few days this year with a promotion running from 15 to 18 March on the Main Deck and Main Bar to give you plenty of time to enjoy the delights from the Emerald Isle. We’ve also got a Charcoal-Grilled Seafood promotion in the Bistro, a Lobster and Fresh Oysters promotion at the Main Deck and Sports Bar, and over at Middle Island and Shelter Cove, a Pasta Promotion – all from now until the end of April. Not to be outdone, Middle Island will also be running one of their ever-popular Friday night events, so start the weekend early with a Mexican Fiesta on Friday 25 March featuring all the traditional Mexican favourites. As mentioned in a previous issue of Ahoy! our new Club Operations Manager, Peter Murray, was coming onboard on Monday 14 February. I am confident that by now Peter has been made to feel very welcome and will be settling in and getting to know members and no doubt coming up with some fantastic new enhancements to all things food and beverage at all three clubhouses. And finally, all that remains for me to do on behalf of all staff is to thank all members for their extremely generous contributions to the Chinese New Year Lai See fund which was distributed to all staff in the middle of February. Your kindness and generosity is always very much appreciated.

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會長的話大家好，先向大家打招呼，不過都是了無生氣的呢！執筆之時，我們正受第五波新冠肺炎疫情來襲，生活再度受到不同程度的限制。希望大家閱讀此文章時，我們可以見到署光，肆虐多時的疫情亦已來到尾聲。

在體育方面，我們的精彩活動可謂一浪接一浪呢！因此我們希望能有良好的天氣，讓大家可以在海上追風逐浪呢！首先，我希望原於一月舉行「One Global HKRNVR 紀念盃賽」可以擇日重賽，好讓我們能在季尾時決出「Top Dog 盃帆船聯賽」的霸主。另一備受注目的賽事，便是「女士舵手賽」，我們的女舵手一向廣受尊崇，她們不時在賽場上鬥得難分難解，很難決出高下。以去年為例，Etchells級別帆船再度蟬聯冠軍，可謂三連勝。今年，大家可會期待什麼呢？「帆船香港環島大賽」勝出者 Janet Lau 會否可以在「女士舵手賽」再下一城，又或是我們的帆船奧運代表及其他帆船學術機構出身的好手可以與她匹敵。因此，這場讓女子號令天下，男子唯命是從的賽事確是令人期待萬千。

勞力士中國海帆船賽」這場藍海競賽再度延期舉行。賽事部在緊隨的周末安排了一場第三級別的海岸賽，一場環繞香港島100海浬的挑戰。在引頸以待的比賽當中，大家可別錯過呢！青年會員委員會蒲台島挑戰賽亦於 3月舉行，這可是一場賽事讓一眾青年會員聯誼及作賽一番。賽艇方面， 3月20 日將舉行「第6屆維港賽艇賽」呢！大家可以見到，精彩賽事可謂一羅羅。希望屆時我們可以安全地舉行賽事吧！有關會內事務方面，本會2022年的週年會員大會將於6月9日晚上6時30分假 Compass Room 舉行。屆時將有七個席位透過選舉產生，當中包括會長、副會長及榮譽秘書。我在此邀請各永久及正式會員，向提名委員會我亦是此委員會的主席）提名你們認為適合以上職位的會員；被提名者須為本會已有兩年資歷的永久會員或正式會員。提名名單須在4月14日星期四）前電郵至 commodore@rhkyc.org.hk。

本月另一場萬眾期待的賽事便是與我們合作多年的好夥伴「布高江律師行」贊助的「校際帆船節」。始於2003年，為了鼓勵更多學校參與帆船運動及訓練，「布高江律師行校際帆船節」比賽以隊際賽為主，隊際比賽不重於個人表現而是著重整體策略，致勝的關鍵在於如何拖延對手以提升整隊的總得分。這個比賽方式可以讓他們勇於接受挑戰及團隊精神帶來的滿足感。帆船運動又豈止這樣？體能重要，但其他多元智能如物理、氣象學、數學、溝通及管理能力同樣重要；所有技術加起來可以成為一個更全面的人。香港遊艇會一向支持多項青年發展計劃，與我們最近開展的

希望大家可以提名及選出一位你認為與本會同步以及具動力的人選。本會是一個服務會員的會所，需有一班精英帶領香港遊艇會成為與別不同之地，在多變的時間仍能散發光芒。

Youth Stem Challenges Initiative」，如「布高江律師行」多年來對於青年

熱烈歡迎 Peter Murray，更期待與大家在會內相見。

相信大家已見到新面孔，便是我們委任的會所營運經理 Peter Murray 已於二月中旬履新。Peter 除了身負重任外，他於其家鄉巴巴多斯本身亦是一位帆船運動員，在 Mount Gay 贊助下於樂天小帆船級別作戴。難怪他著重美酒多於美食呢！

總經理的話當大家閱讀本月Ahoy!之時，我們已經正式踏入虎年有一個月了。希望大家在第五波疫情來襲下，一切安好。我們剛收看特首林鄭月娥發表有關社交距離限制措施的講話，得悉新一輪的社交距離措施悉數延長至2月23日。當中更再度收緊社交距離措施，包括餐飲食肆每枱人數上限減至四人，其他情況下只容許二人限聚。特區政府提出的「疫苗通行證」將於2月10日在本會率先實施，繼而在2 月24日擴展至社會各處多個地方。我希望社會大眾的疫苗接種率繼續提升，這更有助保護大眾健康，亦防止本會再因為疫情來襲而要關閉或停止一切活動。第五波疫情最嚴峻，亦為香港帶來沉重打擊。但無論如何，我們仍要保持樂觀心態，對未來抱有展望。在本月Ahoy!刊登的所有推廣及活動均建基於樂觀的情況下舉行，但情況可能在短時間內因應疫情的發展而有所改變，敬請見諒。所以，最佳的方法還是留意本會電郵及網頁，以獲取最新消息。本月將有兩場葡萄酒晚宴（即使社交距離措施仍未放寬，我們仍會以周末長午餐的形式舉行）。一為於3月17日舉行的「The Woodsoak 葡萄酒晚宴」，二為 3月31日舉行的「Domaine Devillard 葡萄酒晚宴」。這兩場

晚宴對於本會而言較為新鮮，始於19 98年的 Woodsoak 酒莊位於南澳一個風景如畫的小鎮。它們提供多款美酒，餐單及詳情可留意第 3 9 頁。 The Devillard 家族」在勃艮第擁有多座城堡，他們將展示多款來自 Mercurey、Nuits-Saint-George 及 Vosne-Romanee 的葡萄酒。詳情可留意第41頁。今年我們將由3月15至18日一連幾日舉行「St. Patrick’s Day」。大家可在 Main Deck 及 Main Bar 盡享愛爾蘭的美食。我們亦在 Bistro 提供「炭燒海鮮晚晚宴」，在 Main Deck 及 Sports Bar 進行「龍蝦及新鮮生蠔推廣。而由現在起至四月下旬，我們在中途島及西貢白沙灣會所亦會進行意粉推廣。中途島會所亦會舉行廣受歡迎的活動，在3月25日盡情投入「墨西哥之夜」，盡享墨西哥美食吧！如同早期的 Ahoy! 所言，我們的新任會所運作部經理 Peter Murray 將於 2月14日正式履新。我深信 Peter 很快投入我們的大家庭，認識各位會員之餘亦在三所會所為大家帶來一連串嶄新的活動。最後，謹代表本會所有職員向各位致以衷心致謝，感謝各位的利是，而所得的款項將於二月中旬發放予各職員。

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在三月，我們可以預計有什麼活動呢？

外展計劃的大力支持不謀而合。所以，大家如果有時間，不妨於3月12及 13日到中途島支持他們。

Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Feature | Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing The Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing, co-organised by the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association was held on 21 and 28 November 2021. Due to a surge in demand to enter this iconic race but a limited number of boats available, Club management decided to run the race over two weekends. The separation was made between the ‘Iron’ crews and the ‘Relay’ crews with Iron competitors racing the full course on the first weekend. In total, 33 crews entered the race with 181 athletes competing.

his section is a mixture of articles to give a wide range of coverage of both weekends. Therefore, what better place to start than with an article written by Club member Mark Savelli who raced on both weekends.

Double Trouble – Racing ATIR twice in a week! Words: Mark Savelli | Image: Stanley Lam

Having set store on rowing only a speedy ‘half’ course this year (18km half), we formed the Gin and Tonic Team comprising (stroke) Michael Ng, Charles Tsai, Jimmy Chan and Mark Savelli with cox Amy Fu. And the idea was to work in non-adversarial partnership with another team (Gin Galaxy) of able rowers for the long half (27km); (Raymond Lau, Iris Leung, Lam Chan, Frederice Bombeck and coxed by Kira Rimrott). That said, we seemed to spend most of months of race preparation time in straight competition with Raymond’s crew who were always demanding ‘side by side’ sprint races between the two boats. After streams of messages aimed at getting all the ducks in a row, I think, at best, we raced side by side on only one occasion. And the results were of course

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Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing A VIEW FROM THE CREWS: Beating the Unexpected Team NFSAS dealt with unforeseen, unfortunate circumstances during a bid for gold at the Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 in November. Words: Abi Watt and Chris Knollman Images: Stanly Lam, Phoebe Leung and Chu Charm Kong

Anyone who has participated in the annual Around the Island Race, regardless of which sport they have done it in, knows that this event is a massive undertaking. Racing 43km around Hong Kong Island in November, when the weather is variable at best and downright awful at worst, is no small feat. To do it right, you need to put in months of preparation and training, chart out your best course, and come equipped with Plan A, Plan B, and probably even a Plan C. But what happens when none of the aforementioned plans prepare you for what actually happens on race day? That’s what our crew (Team NFSAS) had to figure out – mostly just by luck – this past November when we rowed in the Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021.

‘inconclusive’. After age adjustments, gender adjustments and other suitable factors were taken into account, it was clear that the Michael Ng’s boat was the faster one on paper (and even in practice), albeit that on actual ATIR race day, Gin Galaxy was the clear best performer, having completed the first 27km in a creditable sub-3 hours. Special mention must also be given to Frederice who acted as substitute in Gin and Tonic’s Boat after one member of its crew had to withdraw mid ‘sprint’ (somewhere near Pokfulam). As a result, “what might have been” on ATIR Day will never be known! And then, due to the last-minute splitting of the ‘relay race’ and the ‘iron race’ into two separate dates, an opportunity was afforded to various of our intrepid athletes to race on BOTH days. As such, after literally scraping the barrel to find boat occupants for an Iron Race at short notice (transfer fees were even suggested at one point), we formed the ‘Luke Around the Island Team’ with a (scratch) crew to give it a go in the Open! Several people expressed interest, only to bottle at the last minute! And the final line- up put a group of near strangers together who met for the first and final practice day, just one week before the real deal! Led by the indomitable Luke McGuinniety, the boat was made up of Mark Savelli, Beatrice May, James Whitman and coxed by Sandy Lau (who had great incentive to keep us going to the end at speed on account of some discomfort in the bladder area!) We are very grateful to Sandy for her sacrifices for sitting with us for all that time. Ably stroked by Beatrice, the boat “plodded on” without really stopping and made it round in 5h:43 which was a personal best for all of us! All in all, two enjoyable days in great company. And with everything to play for next year…

The Preparation Our goal was to beat the Club’s course record (around 3 hours and 30 minutes) in the Men’s Coastal Coxed Quad and to get as close as possible to the overall course record (a blistering 3:15 set by a mixture of France and Monaco’s national team athletes in 2019). It was an ambitious goal, but that collective desire to achieve something highly tangible brought us closer together as we braved weekday 6 am sessions at Kellett Island and long 25 to 30km rows on the weekends. The crew had formed in November of 2020, originally coming together as a fine rowing quad with the intention of winning the Hong Kong Rowing Championships. When COVID-19 canceled that race in 2020, we stayed together to continue competing throughout the 2021 season. The original crew was made up of Calvin Tang, Kelvin Chu, Dominic Wong and Chris Knollman. When Dom left Hong Kong over the summer to move abroad, Matthew Lai stepped in to fill his shoes, with Abi Watt coxing whenever we raced in the coxed coastal events. MARCH 2022 AHOY! |

Feature | Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing

Separation between Iron and relay crews on different weekends Results and highlighted course records (mx double, women single etc) Number of crews, participants, volunteers Conditions and a general object write up

Feature | Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing

Months of training and racing together had solidified the crew, so by the time we began preparing for ATIR, we knew we would survive the 43km race together and that we could do it quickly. All we had to do was figure out how to execute on our vision. For us, that involved putting in around 300km in the six weeks leading up to the race, experimenting with rigging the boat and our oars, determining a nutrition and energy plan for the race, and using weather and wind forecasts to understand what conditions to expect and the split times we should aim for on each stretch of the course. The day before the race, we painstakingly dried the inside of our boat, taped down all of the weak points that we suspected were letting in water, and rigged up a pulley system to allow us to open up a flap at the stern of the boat and let water out. We knew our target time and we had felt good on all of our long-distance preparation rows. It was as close to ready as anyone could be. Race Day We mentioned before needing a Plan A and Plan B coming into this race. Ours mostly concerned how we would tackle the start. We knew that we had some stiff competition in our event – fellow crews 4 ½ Pints and Alpha Mark 2 would no doubt push hard from the get-go. Plan A was to row our own race, not let the side-by-side aspect of it throw us off and establish a sustainable rhythm (lower power per stroke, higher stroke rating) that would get us ahead by the time we rounded Shek O into Big Wave Bay. Plan B was to attack the start hard and risk expending more energy to ensure that we could establish a lead. We ended up using Plan A. But after weeks without any side-by-side competition, the first stretch from Kellett Island to Quarry Bay felt intense, with all crews showing up with a strong start to set the tone for ATIR 2021. It wasn’t until somewhere around Chai Wan that we created a lead for ourselves and began to feel comfortable as we rounded the corner at Shek O. The conditions were friendlier by far than 2020, which greeted us with 9km of burly headwind, which turned into chunky 2-meter waves along Big Wave Bay. This time around, the waves felt much more manageable, and although the water continued to swell around us, we felt good as we plugged along. But of course, on race day, anything can go wrong, and the thing that neither our Plan A nor our Plan B prepared us for was the one big wave that hit us about 2km off of Cape D’Aguilar and snapped the oarlock clean off of the bowside rigger in bow seat.

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It wasn’t immediately apparent to the other three rowers what had happened. For Abi, who was coxing and had watched the metal snap in what felt like slow-motion surprise, the resounding thought in the moment was a firm, “This cannot be real.” We had thought of seats breaking, tracks sliding, water leaking, nuts coming loose. But none of our preparation had covered what we could do if an entire oar became detached from the boat. In the moments following, Chris, sitting in bow, remembered a stream of thoughts running through his head: Shall I jump overboard with my blades so the rest can continue? Shall I quit rowing? What do I do with my left arm now? “Actually, the overwhelming thought was that I’d ruined it for everyone,” he recalled. “But then Kelvin made a joke that at least it was the bowside oar that snapped off, and I could still help with the constant clockwise turn using the strokeside oar. The fact that we were already making jokes made me feel a little better about the situation.” As Chris managed to fish the loose oar out of the water, a sense of understanding spread across the crew. We were down an oar, about 14km into the 43km race. There was a long way to go. “At that moment, when I saw the blade next to me, I thought, ‘it’s over,’” said Kelvin, who was sitting in three-seat, just behind Calvin in stroke. But the feeling was fleeting. “Two seconds later, I thought, ‘Okay. We can win with seven blades.’ So I told Cal, ‘We can win!’ And then we pushed hard.” Kelvin’s optimism might have saved us. In a moment, the somber realization that we were down an oar turned into steadfast resolution as the crew recovered after stumbling. Yes, we all thought. Certainly we can still win with seven oars! We had to believe it if we were to keep going. “Surely, we wouldn’t break the record and it’ s not the Olympic finals,” said Calvin, reflecting on that moment. “We still wanted to compete with the other crews.” We picked it back up with gusto, Calvin, Kelvin and Matthew pulling in the stern, and Chris using his remaining strokeside oar to keep the pace. As we rounded the corner around Cape D’Aguilar, our safety boat, carrying Kelvin’s dad, Matthew’s girlfriend Desiree, and rowing

Head Coach Ognjen Cato (Oggy) – who had made the fateful decision to jump in at the last minute – approached us with concern. On a separate safety RIB, section members Toto and YY came to offer their help as well. Over the sound of the waves, we yelled that our oarlock was broken, that we couldn’t fix it, that we weren’t interested in making a pit stop at Middle Island, and that we meant to continue.

“I’ve done ATIR four times now, and every year, I’ve said that’s the last time I’ll do the race,” said Chris. “This is the first year that I’ve gotten to the finish line and already known that I have to do it again.”

Racing around Hong Kong Island in a single! Words: Claire Burley | Image: Phoebe Leung

Near the turn around Stanley, our safety boat sped off. We barely noticed, so convinced were we that we could still win this race with seven oars. After the fact, we learned that Oggy had called Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb to explain the situation. Nick, who was stationed at Middle Island for the race, managed to find a spare gate, which our safety boat picked up to bring to us. “After picking up the spare parts, I realised I had no way to find you,” said Oggy. “We almost chose the wrong direction to go, but at the last moment, I saw you by the best and only possible place to do a quick repair – the sand beach at Round Island.” Never in our lives had we been happier to see him. We swung the boat around to land on the beach and Oggy, in a move that would shock and thrill all witnesses, leaped from the safety boat into chest-deep water and waded to our rescue clutching the new gate and wrenches. “After fixing the boat, totally wet, I was thinking what a fool I am, and how strong an addiction rowing is,” Oggy joked.

My initial thoughts on doing the race was that it would be a pretty cool challenge, and I was inspired by Anna fisher completing it last year.

Later, we would admit to ourselves that had our safety boat not shown up with that miraculous rescue, we would likely have retired from the race after another several kilometers. But on that day, with a brand new gate and eight oars once again, we leaped back into the boat, determined to close the gap between ourselves and 4 ½ Pints, who had overtaken us just before we reached Round Island.

I’d already decided that I was going to fundraise for charities, and I already had a clear Idea on which ones they were going to be. I’d actually originally decided on three charities, WISE, MIND, and OCR, but unfortunately had to drop OCR, as I wanted to make sure the charities I was fundraising for had a good sum of money going to them. Although I was incredibly happy when Jaden, of the Jaden & Jaden double reached out to me about wanting to raise money for charity too, and that they were too passionate about what OCR stands for.

“I shut down all of my feelings and thoughts and focused on following Calvin's lead,” said Matthew, thinking back to that stretch. “I had 100% faith in our stroke.” With our safety boat cheering us on raucously from the side, we attacked the first few kilometers after that pit stop. But after everything that had happened, the cruising rhythm we had found in the first half of the race proved difficult to recover. After a strong effort from Round Island back to Kellett Island, we finished the race in second place, roughly six minutes behind the winning crew. After the Race In the aftermath of the race, it was difficult to figure out how to feel. After such a promising start, the crushing feeling of having our goal snatched out of our hands was disappointing, to say the least. But we couldn’t help but notice how this small tragedy (as we experienced it, anyway) brought people together. We felt such gratitude for our safety boat and for Nick’s part in arranging a spare gate and for Oggy, who leaped to our rescue and had to remain in wet clothes for the rest of the day. Similarly, we felt tremendous appreciation for everyone across the rowing section who went out of their way to show their support and express how sorry they were about what had happened. And ultimately, it was impossible not to feel some pride at the way our crew remained unfazed when things didn’t turn out the way we had hoped. Far from breaking down or bickering, we banded together around our common goal and gave it everything we had to achieve whatever success we could manage.

I knew that Mind HK, and WISE, were charities that meant a lot to me, but during the run up to the race I really learnt to realize just how much they really meant to me. Especially with the feedback I received on my SCMP interview. This became so much more than a ‘pretty cool’ challenge. And really became something I felt compelled to complete. I want to be a role model for women, and girls out there, and for all those struggling with mental health (male or female). I grew up with a huge amount of mental struggles, and I really also struggled with what it meant to be a ‘girl’ or a woman, constantly being labeled a tomboy, or ‘like a boy’ because of the way my personality was. My main goal on race day was just to complete the race. I’d set myself a target of 5 hours, and to be very honest, I really did not think that I was going to reach it! And coming round the first third of the island it seemed that my suspicions were going to be right. But once I’d reached cape D’aguilar I managed to regain my bearings, and was a lot more familiar with the ocean on that part of the course onwards, and regained so much ground. I also had to keep reminding myself that the only person I was truly racing against was myself, and in order to keep going I made sure I stayed happy and positive throughout the race, because no matter what happened, I WAS going to finish. Rowing through the South Side of HK was pretty enjoyable, I had done this part of the course many times before, and I breezed through this section, and had a great time surfing the waves. MARCH 2022 AHOY! |

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And continue we did, for a grueling 10k with only seven oars. We didn’t have a Plan C in mind, and in truth perhaps none of us knew what we were going to do. After all, we weren’t even halfway through the race.

Since then, we’ve had a few people ask us if we plan to do ATIR again. We certainly will, and most likely we’ll continue to push our goals to be even more ambitious than before.

Not long after this was when the fatigue hit. Even though I felt that I was drinking enough, and refueling adequately, the Kms started to get to me. With around 15km to go, I could start to feel my muscles falling weaker, and my head start to ache, I made more stops to drink up, and refuel through the west side, making sure I kept my pace up, and just kept moving.

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The final section rowing through HK harbor back to the yacht Club was the toughest. I was tired, hungry, and thirsty. The wash from the ferries, mixed with the gusty winds battered me thoroughly, it truly did live up to it’s nickname, the ‘washing machine’, however, I powered on, knowing that food, and a well deserved glass of Prosecco were waiting for me at the finish line! I don’t think enough words can explain the feeling of hearing that horn as I crossed the finish line. I’d used what last bit of energy I had to make for a sprint finish, and what came after was just pure joy! Whatever pain, and fatigue I felt during the race was instantly forgotten. It was all just an amazing experience, and I am incredibly proud to have completed it!

The Lantau Boat Club Ocean Rowers A Q&A session with Rachel Humphreys and Andrew Lawson of Lantau Boat Club by Isa Scheunpflug. Words: Isa Scheunpflug | Images: Phoebe Leung

Rachel & Andrew – congratulations for your fantastic season 2021. Your list of achievements is long. Let me name only a few: the first double to row the 70 km Around Lantau in an impressive 6h:13, and finished ATIR (45km) in a jaw-dropping jealousy-worthy 3h:54 – the first boat over the line after the professionals from the Hong Kong Team. Rachel, you pocketed many medals; including your first fine boat title in the 43 Hong Kong Championships 2021. Andrew, your solos Around Lantau and the 2020 ATIR in unprecedented wild conditions with 4h:37 are legendary. You two are the epitome of offshore coastal rowing in our Hong Kong community. What is your secret? R: There is no big secret – it’s all about being consistent in training and teamwork. A: We enjoy being outdoors and the freedom coastal rowing gives us to explore the waters of Hong Kong.

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R: Although it comes with a footnote: good results, enough sleep, a social life – not all can be achieved! Why do you like coastal rowing? R: Rowing is a great combination of technical, tactical and physical challenges. Coastal rowing catapults these challenges into a different dimension, there’s always something different to focus on. It’s a great way to keep fit and switch off after a busy day at work! A: It’s so DYNAMIC… no two days are ever the same! The weather and water are ever changing and so you have to adapt. Coastal rowing is often about surfing waves which is a permanent interval training utilising different stroke types. Hard and fast when you pull the boat into a wave, longer and lighter to maintain a higher boat speed once you are surfing. This sequence gets repeated literally hundreds of times, depending on conditions. In training we seldomly just cruise with a certain stroke rate or length. R: and of course, excellent teamwork is the key to doing this effectively! ‘Surfing’ is the keyword. Andrew, you have a second love – surf skiing. How does that work? A: Surfskis are ocean kayaks designed for surfing in downwind conditions. In surfski we learn to see the lines to follow in the water in order to maintain maximum speed using the energy of the waves. The key is to be as lazy as possible; allowing the waves to provide most of the energy.

This helps you with rowing, because….. A: … because I can picture in my head what is happening in front of the boat, while travelling backwards. This knowledge allows us to use the currents, waves and winds in the most efficient way. When surfing, all of these aspects contribute to boat speed so you have to learn to use them not fight them. Attempt to be as lazy as possible (while the boat surfs…) to conserve energy.

Any plans for the coming season 2022? R: We have an epic ‘100km in a day’ planned for spring. Maybe some of our fellow rowers would like to accompany us, even if it’s only for 10k or so? We would be delighted. Would you have the appetite to cross the Atlantic or even Pacific in the future? YES!

The Volunteer Perspective! Words: Jenny Lim and Katy Tong | Images: Katy Tong

Jenny Lim – Coastal Rower In November 2021, Instagram captured groups of costal rowers, volunteers and organizers braving the waves and clocking another milestone at the Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race (ATIR) 2021. Most RHKYC rowers had trained with the Rowing Section on water, in the gym, on ergs, in circuit training throughout the weeks leading to this annual event of two parts, full iron course and the relay event. The sheer number of posts to the run-up of the race reflected the rowers’ determination gearing up for the long-distance costal race. Having had a series of heat strokes over the summer, I did not consider rowing in ATIR. However, closer to the race days, the RHKYC Costal Rower WhatsApp Group sent out invitations to us all, ‘anyone out there could give a hand as volunteers are much appreciated … anymore … we need more people’ ... Not fully knowing what I have signed up for, I contacted the ATIR Volunteers’ Coordinator, Niral Maru, signaling my

availability to assist in both relays and full course. Subsequently, I was assigned as a Timekeeper as I would definitely not get heat stroke hiding in the look-out post, doing some paperwork, clocking the time and shouting and cheering for the rowers as we see them coming ashore! This year was particularly fun as a few new rowers, sailors – experienced and junior members also joined the team as volunteers. So, this bunch of Timekeepers were assigned the sacred tasks to clock and sign the countdown to 3-minute, 2-minute and 1-minute to the start time, defining the finishing line and keeping an eye on those boats with missing labels, missing radar tracking devices, etc. At one point, when the solo woman rower, Claire Burley was coming back, we screamed and cheered so loud among the Timekeepers in the look-out post, at one point we thought we forgot to clock and note her time (Oh No!). Eventually, we found the time scribbled on another page, which we later confirmed with a hand-held video capturing the excitement. It would take another article to explain the hip and hype of timekeeping, however humble our contribution to the overall race management. To the timekeeping team this year, Kaz Takai, Rupert Puels and his wife Mrs. Puels, we worked out a perfect routine and everything went amazingly smooth on the first Race Day. Thank you so much for the support at the ATIR Race HQ with Judy Chan, Nick Crabb, Ognjen Cato (Oggy) and Ellen Leung answering all our questions and keeping us afloat! Volunteering for the ATIR offered the best experience for me to reconnect with other rowers (and sailors) and the perfect chance for glorious sighting seeing coastal rowing boats harbouring safely with their guardian angels’ Safety RIB alongside their ups and downs. The profound joy and sense of achievement definitely makes it worth the time for two consecutive Sundays! See you at ATIR 2022! Katy Tong – RHKYC Sailor I have participated in the Around the Island Race from the sailing side for the past two years. I was very curious to hear that rowing also has their own ATIR and couldn’t imagine rowing in the open water for hours and decided to volunteer in the race to find out. I understood the volunteer opportunity from one of the fellow members of Young Members Committee, which consists of young members from the sailing and rowing & paddling sections. Even though I never rowed before, I was very happy to be a part of the rowing race. It was great to be able to help out in the event, meet people from other section and understand more about the sport. MARCH 2022 AHOY! |

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How do you deal with fear? R: I’m not a natural on the water so fear is a topic I learned to deal with. Being offshore in wild conditions in a small boat is not to be underestimated. Mostly fear is all about losing control; capsizing, being washed on rocks or being unable to return home safely. My go-to remedy is to repeat mantras to keep calm and focused on solutions. Having a good partner is essential to provide distraction or reassurance as needed. Good news is – overcoming fear is well trainable: with more exposure to challenging conditions, situations become more familiar. Rowing in rough seas and surfing huge waves certainly gets the adrenaline rushing and has given us the opportunity to explore much of Hong Kong’s amazing coastline.

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I was a part of the time keeping team at the event, together with Stephen Lin who was also a sailor. We followed an experienced rower Jenny Lim to do time keeping. I was excited and nervous at the same time as this was my very first experience doing time keeping and I understand the importance of time for participants. Before the start of the race, the time keeping team went to the starting line to prepare for the race. We counted down, recorded the actual start time of the race and blow the horn. Blowing the horn was an important task as participants wait for the signal to start of the race. When all races have started, the time keeping team went back to the race management room and watched the screen and see the race by the GPS trackers on the boat, it felt like watching horse racing, except it’s digitalised! When the boats were about to cross the finish line, the time keeping team was ready at the Finish look out. I learned how the finish line is set, and then signaled the horn the second the racing boats crossed the finish line and recorded their time. Watching participants passing the finish line with everything they have meant that it was difficult not to cheer on them from the look out. I was very happy to have been witness to their success and achievements. The race was successful, and all participants came back to shore safely. I am very grateful for this opportunity to volunteer in my first rowing event where I got to understand the importance of volunteering positions in a rowing race and having the opportunity to meet people from the rowing and paddling section who are very passionate about the sport. The most impressive thing was that every participant rowed around the Hong Kong island, without the help of an engine! I encourage members from the rowing & paddling section to volunteer at sailing events to increase connection within the Club.

Summary Words: Nick Crabb

What an incredible season, topped off with a fortnight of world class racing! I am incredibly proud of all the competitors who have trained throughout a very challenging year and I am also very proud of my colleagues from all the various Club’s departments who have worked tirelessly not only towards the Around the Island Races but throughout the whole season. Additionally, it goes without saying that these events do not happen without the support and organisation of our member volunteers so please join me in thanking them. I hope you enjoyed reading the articles written by Jenny and Katy who enjoyed being involved with the events. If you are interested in volunteering for a hopefully very busy season in 2022, please email nick.crabb@rhkyc.org.hk for more information. On behalf of the Club and the race oranising committee, I would like to thank Mercedes-Benz for their support for both the coastal rowing and outrigger canoe Around the Island Races this year. It is also very important to thank the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association for co-organising this event and allowing the Club to use several of their coastal rowing boats that you might have seen recently at Kellett Island. I would also like to thank our event partners, Maui Jim, Physio Lab and Peroni for their support. Finally, as always I would like to thank the Hong Kong Water Sports Council and their board for supporting this event and for their continued support in helping the Club liaise with various government and non-government parties in regard to organising events in the Harbour and the Wan Chai Cargo Basin. Thank you all and bring on the 2022 season!

If you are interested in learning to row or paddle at the Club, please contact rowing@rhkyc.org.hk or visit the Club’s website for more information.

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The Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing Sunday 21 November RESULTS BOW BOAT NUMBER

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RHKYC 3 LBC 1 HKCRA 1 HKCRA 4 RHKYC 1 HKCRA 2 HKCRA 3 RHKYC 3 RHKYC 2 HKCRA 6 HKCRA 5 RHKYC 4

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Fly and Die Queen Aleksey Mironenko Baby Master Lawson / Humphries Rockn’row Jaden & Jaden Rainstorm Boys Life Is Fun Hart / Lo Andrea & Wan

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The Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing Sunday 28 November RELAY RESULTS BOW NUMBER

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New Star Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Lion Rock Rowing Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Alumni Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Happy Rowing Team / Water Supplies Depr

New Star RHKYC Quad Sapphire Lion Rock Rowing Club Team Velocity Oarsome Angels J BOAT ATIR Flying Squad HKUST Alumni Relay Gin Galaxy 300 Team Beagle Happy Rowing Team

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Feature | Happy 60th Birthday – Rolex China Sea Race!

Happy 60th Birthday Rolex China Sea Race! Here’s a selection of our favourite race programme covers over the years!

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Feature | Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Oceans

Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Oceans For nearly a century, Rolex has been an active supporter of pioneering explorers – individuals who have pushed back the boundaries of human endeavour by venturing to the most extreme places on Earth to shed light on the natural world.

t started with Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf, who viewed the world as a living laboratory. From the 1930s, he began to use it as a testing ground for his watches, sending them to the most extreme locations, supporting explorers who ventured into the unknown. But the world has changed; as the 21st century unfolds, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet and reinforced its commitment by launching the Perpetual Planet initiative in 2019 which supports individuals and organisations using science to understand the world’s environmental challenges and devise solutions that will restore balance to our ecosystems.

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The initiative currently embraces Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue – which Rolex has partnered since 2014 – to preserve the oceans through a network of marine-protected ‘Hope Spots’; an enhanced partnership with the National Geographic Society to study the impacts of climate change; and the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, which for 45 years have been supporting exceptional individuals with innovative projects improving knowledge of our world.

together legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle with a cast of pioneering marine scientists, to tell the story of work being undertaken across the planet to protect the oceans’ fragile ecosystems. Earle narrates the documentary which features the work of six marine scientists, five of whom are Rolex Award Laureates; Angélique Pouponneau, who is a Mission Blue champion for the Seychelles; and Ghislain Bardout, co-founder and Director of the Under The Pole expeditions.

In 2021, BBC Studios’ Science Unit produced a documentary for Rolex titled Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Oceans. It brought

Over the course of the hour-long documentary, the viewer is immersed in a spectacular underwater world, discovering the challenges

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our oceans face today and the solutions that can be taken to make a real change. Almost a third of ocean life has been destroyed due to climate change and human activity. For Sylvia Earle there is hope: “Each of us can make a difference in inspiring others. With passion, curiosity and hope, anyone can change everything. We can create a Perpetual Planet for generations to come.” It’s a brilliant initiative and an incredible documentary and you’re all invited to watch it! Head over to https://www.rolex.org/ environment/video/heroes-of-the-oceans MARCH 2022 AHOY! |

Destination Home Kong Don’t cruise to nowhere, cruise Hong Kong

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W O RD S A ND IM AGES: A M A NDA CHEN

y far the best anchorage in Double Haven (in our humble opinions anyway) is Camp Cove in Double Haven. You have a view out to all of Double Haven (which you would not get if you anchored in Sam A Wan) and the container ports of Shen Zhen are hidden from sight. There is also plenty of depth and room for multiple yachts, not that many yachts undertake the journey up. Be sure to head ashore and hike up to the (relatively) modern pagoda overlooking Camp Cove. The trail heads up from the beach to an abandoned Ag&Fish outpost; there is a clear trail from there although parts of it can be overgrown with ferns. The only caution is to check your tides and secure your dinghy ashore as there may not be any beach left when the tide is up.

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High tide at Camp Cove

Feature | Destination Home Kong Crooked Island, Double Haven

From Camp Cove, it is not a long walk into town which is worth a visit. If you don’t feel up to the walk, anchor on the east side of Crooked Island instead which makes for a much shorter walk across Crooked Island but note that it can be a leeshore depending on the time of year. The beach on the east side is also much nicer (soft sand as opposed to sharp rocks at low tide) than Camp Cove. Alternatively, we have known fellow cruisers to speed into town on their RIB from Camp Cove.

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seems likely to become a consistent front runner in the future.

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At the top of the Class Ladder is Helios (HKG 501) – helmed by Anthony Tong and Steve Lo. In addition to a well-deserved Around the Island Race win (Ruffian Class) the team lead three of our series – the Rogue, Autumn and Frostbite Series, and have a high chance of winning all these and the Class Ladder if they can maintain their consistently high performance. Buster (HKG 517) – the dominant boat in our fleet for several seasons, has pulled off equal numbers of wins and podiums as Helios, but has been less consistent than in previous years. She still leads the Chairman Series however, and nearly achieved (another) fabulous Lipton Trophy result, with a 4th overall on handicap out of 58 boats.

The Hong Kong Ruffian Fleet goes from Strength to Strength W O RD S: O LIV ER CUL LY | IM AGES:

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n 27 November 2021 the Ruffians of RHKYC achieved something that went largely unnoticed, even amongst most of the Ruffian sailors on the water. For the first time in around twenty years, every single boat was on the water for the Saturday afternoon race. It was the first race of our Frostbite Series – I can remember it well, the skies were blue and clear, and a solid easterly breeze of around 10 to 12kts; perfect sailing conditions. I looked around us with a big smile on my face as I counted – yes, we’d really done it, all 14 boats were there, beating up Victoria Harbour towards the windward mark. During the past 45 years of the Ruffian sailing in Hong Kong, the fleet has been through various ups and downs but thankfully the past 10 years have seen a strong upturn for the

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class. This has happened for many reasons including support from the RHKYC, dedicated Ruffian Committee Members, investment in boats from new and existing owners and most of all, a constant stream of new sailors wanting to get involved in Ruffian sailing. What’s equally satisfying is that this achievement comes at a time when the fleet is hugely competitive. By my calculations, seven of our 14 boats have won races so far this season whilst 12 boats have achieved at least one top 3 finish. This includes strong results from Picaro (HKG 237), now owed by Olaf Torne. Olaf and team on Picaro have pulled off four podium finishes so far this season including their fabulous race-win just a month or so ago. This already makes it Picaro’s best season in several years; she

My boat Scallywag (HKG 1059) has had a decent start – we welcomed three new owners to Scallywag at the start of this season, Scott, Regan and Clement, meaning the boat is now owned by British, American, Hong Kong and Frenchmen – a truly international vessel. Three of us owners have helmed this season and we’ve pulled off the most podiums of the fleet so far (8) including two race wins to take the Intraport Series back in October with Regan at the helm. Other notable performances include Victory 9 (HKG 515), now under the ownership and guidance of long-term crew member Wan Kit Kot taking over the reins from Uncle Li. V9 has achieved 2 race wins and 6 podium places so far this season. And Larrikin – it was always going to be hard to compete with the team’s highly successful 2020-2021 season, however with two race wins, Larrikin is still one of the hardest boats to beat when she’s in the groove. Bandolero and Miss Piggy have also had some good results and Brigand with new ownership and an energetic crew and an experienced skipper in Gareth Williams, back at the helm of a Ruffian after a quarter century hiatus are showing real promise. In fact, pretty much every boat in the class has positives to take from the season and much to build upon. Onwards and upwards for the Ruffians of Hong Kong!

Sailing Organisations in the Mainland of China

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rom dinghies to oceangoing racing yachts, more and more Chinese are embracing the sport of sailing in a big way in the Mainland of China. A lot of sailing events and yacht races are underway almost daily and certainly on every weekend. Hong Kong has been a leading yacht racing city, the Club would like to build a stronger bond with the sailing community in the Mainland of China. However, we may know very little about the official sailing organisations in the Mainland. Let’s explore a little. The General Administration of Sport of China (國家體育總局) is the government agency responsible for sports in the Mainland. It is subordinate to the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (中華人民共和國國務院). Its former body is the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission 國家體委) which was founded in 1954. Since 1998, the administration was restructured and renamed as the General Administration of Sport of China (國家體育總局). It administers the All China Sport Federations and Chinese Olympic Committee. The agency is currently led by minister Gou Zhongwen (苟仲文). Under the agency, there are several Sports departments including the Water Sports Administration (水上運動管理中心) which is a public institution. It is a permanent office for the national associations of sailing, rowing, kayaking, extreme sports, diving, water skiing, and motor boating. The Administration is fully responsible for the development and overall management of its sports events. There are many sailing events and competitions at all levels held in different cities in the Mainland. Most of them are organised by the Chinese Yachting Association (中國帆船協會, CYA). CYA is a civilian organisation for sailing sports in the Mainland with independent legal entity status. It was established on 11 May 1981 and is under the leadership of the General Administration of Sport of China. The current Chairman is Cao Sihui (曹思慧). The purpose of the association is to unite the sailors, coaches, trainers, and athletes of the national sailing team, promote sailing, improve the technical level of sailing, and promote friendly exchanges between sailors of China and other countries. The Chinese Yachting Association is also a member of the International Sailing Federation. It is the only sailing association recognised by the Chinese Olympic committee and is the only legal organisation to represent People’s Republic of China to participate in international sailing competition. State Council of the People’s Republic of China 中華人民共和國國務院

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Sail-To-Change Update: Pilot programme up and running! W O RD S: LUKE VA N D ER K A MP

Sailing he Sail-To-Change working group is proud to have six underprivileged students begin their sailing journeys at RHKYC as part of the first-year pilot programme. Thanks to the kind and generous donations from many Club members in 2020, Sail-To-Change has been able to secure enough funding for the first year of the programme. Despite many logistical and covid-related delays, the programme has been able to partner with Hong Kong Sea School and begin the training programme at Middle Island. The objective of Sail-To-Change is to use sailing as a platform for character building and personal development for underprivileged youths to better prepare them for future life while learning how to treat our ocean with more care. This programme differs from many other community sailing programmes in that it looks to go beyond simply teaching youths to sail but also help integrate them with the sport and Club on a long-term basis. Through introducing youths to ongoing sail training and

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pairing them with Club members as mentors who can facilitate a pathway to ongoing sailing and racing, the programme aims to build a life-long passion for sailing through introducing them and helping them feel included with our sailing community. The pilot programme began with a selection phase in November and involved a sailing day and a team-building games day on the beach at Middle Island alongside the mentors who volunteered to assist throughout the programme. The six candidates that showed the most enthusiasm, curiosity, team-friendly

attitudes, and joy were selected to continue the pilot programme going forward. At time of writing, the Sail Training Centre at Middle Island is sadly closed due to social distancing restrictions but the Sail-To-Change working group members, mentors and Sail Training Team are all excited about continuing the programme soon upon re-opening. Going forward, Sail-To-Change hopes to expand the programme to accommodate more

children for future and partner with more local organizations in benefiting underprivileged youths in Hong Kong. The pilot programme will give us a better understanding of the hurdles we face and will help create a more robust programme going forward. None of this would have been achievable without the hard work of the working group members, the generosity of the donors and the kindness of the mentors.

To learn more about Sail-To-Change or how you can support the programme, please go to: https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/sailtochange.aspx or email sailtochange@rhkyc.org.hk MARCH 2022 AHOY! |

Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge Rowing arly on 19 January, three Club Members arrived in Antigua after completing the 3,000nm (4,800km) Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. The East Rows West team of Martin Muller, Rob Lennox, and Matthew Bell finished the race in a fantastic time of 37 days, 17 hours and 44 minutes.

The lads who have played competitive rugby in Hong Kong for Valley RFC only started learning to row with the RHKYC in early 2021 so to be writing this article not even one year after is a testament to the dedication they have put into their training and commitment to see the challenge through. The team are doing this in aid of Childfund Rugby, a sports-for-good foundation, which uses rugby as a vehicle to educate and empower children in disadvantaged communities around Southeast Asia. Martin Muller, who has been working with me directly in regard to Club support said “Having met playing rugby here in Hong Kong, rugby holds

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Rowing (festive season) where perhaps those less fortunate are not able to celebrate as a lot of us able to in Hong Kong. Any donations to the charity would be most welcome”. I will follow this article up in next month’s edition of Ahoy! with an interview with the lads and a full write up of their month at sea. In the meantime, please join me in congratulating the team and also supporting their fundraising efforts for such a fantastic cause. To donate, please visit the East Rows West website https://eastrowswest.com/. Again, congratulations to the team. I hope this will inspire more people in the community to take up rowing, as it isn’t always about racing (although, this was very much a race)!

CONTACTS a special place in our hearts. It gave us wonderful opportunities and played a big role in developing our values as human beings. Supporting Childfund Rugby was an absolute no-brainer for us, given curriculum and regional focus. We completed the challenge over a time of year

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

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Hong Kong waters never gets too big… until you race Around Po Toi!

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saw the “Around Po Toi Race” back into the racing schedule where conditions can be huge and at this time of the year the weather is unpredictable. The race was held the last Saturday in November under blue skies and fresh temperatures. On the usual wind-tracker application the winds were blowing north east 15kts and gusting 22kts. That’s all we knew standing at Hobie Cat beach near Stanley, home for the Hong Kong Outrigger Canoeing Club paddlers (HKOCC) the organizers for the race and where the racing briefing was held. The start is just off Hobie Cat beach and a fleet of ten mixed unlimited OC6s from six different Hong Kong paddling clubs lined up ready to race for approximately 21km. The race course journeys around Po Toi Island (south-east of Hong Kong Island, off Stanley) finishing at Hobie Cat Beach where a BBQ lunch was organised by the hosts, HKOCC. Calm waters welcomed at the start but after only for a few sets of strokes ama side waves were present all the way to the south-west corner of Po Toi Island. The exposure got bigger and bigger going around the island towards Beaufort Channel where waves got as big as an unexpected three meters in size. Po Toi island is famous for its rock formations which make a “washing-machine” effect of waves even easier to occur. Non-ama side and stern swells were prevailing from the end of the channel back to Hobie Cat beach giving

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a good few kilometers of real surfing fun. RHKYC brought home some awesome results with three crews racing under the club’s colours. Team Hokulani (Sarah Wilson, Marti Redaelli, Ryan Lopes, Steph Tovolli, Ryan Cheung, Doug Woodring) crossed the finish line first with a time of 1:43:13, keeping the second team about 15m behind. The course record in standard canoes was only a few minutes away but given the extreme conditions of the day it was an amazing result. Team Eh Leu (Pietro Scognamiglio, Katrina Leung, Alex Miranda, Nick Crabb, Maud Ducquesne, Melissa Davis) gained a solid fifth place with a time of 2:32:38 whilst Team Maka Koa (Amy De Vera, Tatiana Filippova, Philipp Chou, Yverain Olivares, Justin Wong, Nicky De Lacy), after being dragged off route (they might have been enjoying the surfing too much and decided to keep following the waves) crossed the finish line with at time of 3:05:22 and were eighth in the final ranking.

As a first-time racer I am glad I took part as it was extremely challenging (it was the biggest water I have experienced in my two years of paddling) but particularly fun. I was impressed, even more than usual, with the incredible job the steers-people do and their ability to keep the boat upright in those huge waves which from the front of the boat looks at times a bit intimidating to say the least. It must be a mix of skill and art. It is said that in ocean sports weather is everything and I think it’s true as the surfing back was worth the entire challenge. This race was the last paddle for our women’s captain Stephanie Tovoli who left Hong Kong just a few weeks later. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her personally and on behalf of the RHKYC OC section for all that she did for the club and for the amazing results she conquered throughout the season. She has been a role model for many of us. Stephanie, you will be missed a lot and we wish you all the best in your new adventure.

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Ahoy! from the Boatyard W O RD S: D E A N BURREL L

irstly, let me start by saying a huge thank you to Matt Curthoys and Connie Chan for all their efforts in keeping the Boatyard operational over the last six months. The Boatyard Team has worked tirelessly and professionally to meet members’ expectations and for that I am very thankful. My name is Dean Burrell I have been appointed as the new Boatyard Manager. My wife and I arrived in Hong Kong on 9 December along with our 13-year-old son, from a place called Norfolk Island which is situated half-way between Australia and New Zealand. I would like to thank Club Management for their kindness and support. Their assistance in making our time, and Christmas in Hotel Quarantine bearable, and providing a smooth integration into the Club is greatly appreciated. I have been involved in the marine industry for more than 30 years. I have a boat building and engineering background, which has allowed me to work in variety of roles and countries including the Mainland of

China, USA, and New Zealand. I was GM of a boat building business in New Zealand that had two slipways and a large hard stand and repair facility. The business continues to build Elliott 43.5 feet custom sail boats in conjunction with the designer and is the Bay of Plenty’s largest refit and repair facility. I hope to use my experience to grow customer confidence and relations with the Boatyard through my hands-on approach and am happy to pass on any knowledge to my team and Club members alike. The Boatyard has been very busy over the past few months. That trend continues with several members’ new vessels arriving in Hong Kong. The Boatyard is offering antifoul packages that have been very successful in the past, and members typically have an accompanying list of repairs to keep our engineers, painters, and fiberglassers busy. I look forward to meeting members and working with you into the future.

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Scuba Diving W O RD S A ND IM AGES: D O N A L D DAY, Diving Convenor, PADI Course Director, EFR Instructor Trainer, Shark Guardian Ambassador

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ou look down at the water and the mesmerising colours – from turquois all the way to a deep, captivating blue. The wind slowly blows sand off a nearby beach. You check your equipment one final time, nod at your buddy and roll backwards – and enter a completely different world. As today you don’t remain on the surface sailing, rowing or paddling. Today you explore the world that awaits below the surface – vivid colours, stunning marine life, and never-ending adventures. Introducing the fifth non-core sport of the RHKYC – scuba diving! Our core sports are all related to water, but they all take place on the surface. And while Hong Kong has stunning backdrops for exciting races and amasing cruising, there is a whole different world waiting to be explored – below the surface. Following in the footsteps of the existing noncore sports of the Club, we are launching the Kellett Diving Society (KDS). The main focus of this society will be to build a community of like-minded members who share the passion to protect, explore and learn more about the underwater world. Everyone is welcome

– regardless of experience or certification level. We will be diving agency agnostic – any certification of a known diving agency is welcome! If members desire further training, courses from beginner up to instructor level will be available, with certification issued through the largest and best-known diving agency globally, PADI. Under the umbrella of this community, we will focus on three main areas: marine conservation, exploration and education. Over time, other areas will naturally develop. Marine conservation There are many aspects to this important and diverse topic, so we need to concentrate on specific areas to be effective. One area we will focus on is dealing with the obvious problem of pollution – both on the surface, as well as underwater. We will continue, and expand, the successful beach clean-ups which have proven popular with members and their guests, especially young children. It doesn’t stop at beaches of course – collecting plastic while going for a run, or a hike, makes a big difference. Additionally, we will organize specific field trips which will focus

on underwater clean-ups. I pioneered the introduction of the PADI Dive Against Debris® specialty in Hong Kong several years ago, and participants are eager not only to gain additional knowledge, experience and the specialty rating, but also help protect the aquatic realm. As part of this activity, we will systematically collect and submit data to global NGOs, such as Project Aware. Contributing key data – as citizen scientists – will help data analysis and studies which evaluate, for example, the relationship between debris found on shorelines and debris found on corresponding seafloors. Another key area I am personally very passionate about and have been involved in for over 15 years is shark conservation, and we will be organising seminars, presentations, and (hopefully soon) field trips to observe these amasing creatures. Exploration To foster our community spirit we will organize diving excursions, both shore-based and from boats. This will include day trips to the wellknown dive sites around Hong Kong, but also exploring dive sites that are not frequented MARCH 2022 AHOY! |

Other Sports very often. We will selectively do shore dives as well, focussing on unusual dive sites which potentially offer interesting topology around Hong Kong. Diving in Hong Kong offers a great variety of environments – from large boulders at 25 meters at Nine Pins, sloping coral reef at the Main Dam, to pristine marine protected areas in Hoi Ha Wan. Over 50 different species of coral and literally hundreds of different species of fish can be found across Hong Kong, including colourful clownfish, lionfish, angelfish, moray eels, frogfish, as well as nudibranchs and other. Coral you might encounter include staghorn, leaf and brain coral. We have even spotted lagoon rays during night dives. Visibility in Hong Kong usually is not on the same level as in other Asian destinations but can reach up to 12m on a good day. Once the current travel restrictions are lifted, we will expand our diving excursion across the region. Hong Kong’s location within Asia puts some of the world’s best diving spots within just a few hours of flight, ideal for extended weekend trips. And if one ventures further, truly remote and isolated spots await, teeming with marine life. This might, right now, be somewhat in the future, but is definitely on the radar. Education Of course providing education to interested members will be another important part. One goal will be to introduce children to

the experience of being underwater – young children from the age of 8 years can undertake various “aqua missions” in the pool, spend a fun day under the water, and earn the respective recognition. This global program has proven to be very popular and we are looking forward to rolling this out over the course of the year. For those members who haven’t dived in a while we will, upon demand, offer refresher courses. And if other members would like to further their education, we will organize more advanced courses such as the rescue diver course, specialties such as underwater imaging, buoyancy or Nitrox (a special gas mix leading to extended bottom times), and also professional level courses including Divemaster, Instructor and beyond. And if you haven’t yet tried scuba diving, but always wanted to get certified, we can do that too. All of these courses, after successful completion, will result in PADI certifications, the largest and most recognized agency and brand in the diving industry. If there is enough interest for more advanced and specialized training, we will organize these courses as well, including for rebreather units such as the SF2, or Trimix diving. A few words about myself – I stumbled onto diving during a round-the-world trip in 2002, which coincidentally included some of the best diving locations in the world, as I was soon to discover. I became a Divemaster

on the tropical island of Koh Tao in 2003, and an instructor on Utila in 2004. Later on my job in consulting sent me to Shanghai, where teaching diving on weekends provided a welcome reprieve from work pressures. After arriving in Hong Kong in 2009 I balanced working in finance with teaching diving from beginner courses, advanced courses and specialties to professional level courses. In 2016 I was selected by PADI to become a Course Director (instructor trainer). I am also a first aid instructor trainer, and the Shark Guardian Ambassador for Hong Kong, a UK-based NGO which recently succeeded in banning the imports of shark fins into the UK (and is currently working on getting the same ban enacted in Continental Europe). In Asia we are extremely fortunate to be mere hours away from some of the best scuba diving locations in the world. Diving opens the door to a different set of travel and opens travel locations which one wouldn’t explore otherwise. So, while we can’t easily travel to locations at this moment, maybe you feel it is time to learn something new, or refresh your training from a while ago. Call to action: If you are interested – whether very experienced and passionate, certified but a bit “rusty”, or always wanted to learn but never got around doing it – please fill out the questionnaire at https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/ ScubaDivingQuestionnaire.aspx, and become a part of the Kellett Diving Society! See you soon!

Snooker – KCC deliver some lessons

Snooker Convenor Gordon Robinson snooker@rhkyc.org.hk

On 8 December they came from Jordan, home of the wonderful KCC snooker suite (three perfect tables, wet bar, full-time staff, ball washer, etc) three highly-experienced cuemen plus a lawn bowls whiz keen to translate his experience of the big balls to the seventy-two square foot green table. Their first trial shots caused some concern: how to deal with the bumps and hollows of our well-worn table? John and Adrian decided that speed would do the trick – hit the balls hard enough and they would scoot over the topography. On completion of the singles their strategy seemed justified with a 3-1 lead, and after dinner they took one of the doubles to go home with a 4-2 win. We learned a lot, not only by watching their expertise with the cue, but also from their wide experience of maintaining their tables and other equipment – they re-cover all three of their tables annually – and look forward to our next visit to The Sanctuary, perhaps next Spring.

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Woodsoak Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 17 March

Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations

1900hrs 1930hrs $788 per member and $888 per non-member (To be confirmed) Please book via the Club website. (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members)

Enquiries

Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

MENU AND WINES Seared Japanese Scallop Carpaccio, Lobster Tartar, Goat Cheese Crouton, Assorted Herbs Salad Woodsoak Wines Santi Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Mount Benson ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Garoupa Fillet, Crispy-fried Crab Patty, Garlic Butter Sauce Woodsoak Wines Mayur Chardonnay 2021, Mount Benson ❧ ❧ ❧ Duck Samosa, Duck Confit, Berry Chutney Woodsoak Wines Pyaar Pinot Noir 2020, Robe ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Lamb Rack with Spice Crusted, Baby Vegetables, Natural Jus Woodsoak Wines Raj Shiraz 2019, Robe Woodsoak Wines Méthode Traditionnelle Sparkling Shiraz 2019, Robe ❧ ❧ ❧ Plum Tart, Caramelised Cherry Woodsoak Wines Méthode Traditionnelle Sparkling Shiraz 2019, Robe ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Vine Tomato Carpaccio, Avocado Tartar, Herb Crouton Salad ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Pumpkin, Crispy-fried Plant-Based Patty, Garlic Butter Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Vegetarian Samosa, Berry Chutney ❧ ❧ ❧ Wild Mushroom Risotto, Baby Vegetables, Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Plum Tart, Caramelised Cherry ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Monthly Wine Fairs Kellett Island, Wednesday 2 March, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 4 March, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please book online. For enquiries, please call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

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Events | Promotions

Woodsoak is located between Robe and Beachport within the picturesque coastal Robe Wine Region of South Australia. The property has been in the Legoe family for 70 years as a cattle and sheep enterprise. In 1998, current owners Will and Sonia planted a 55-acre vineyard and in 2010 launched their Woodsoak Wines label. Their wine range includes Zaahira Sparkling, Santi Sauvignon Blanc, Mayur Chardonnay, Pyaar Pinot Noir, Leelah Merlot, Methode Traditionnelle Blanc de Noirs and Methode Traditionnelle Sparkling Shiraz plus another three named after their children: Vijay Cabernet Sauvignon, Raj Shiraz and Rani Rose.

PRE-DINNER TASTING Woodsoak Wines Méthode Traditionnelle Blanc de Noirs 2017, Robe

Information correct at time of print. For the most up to date information please contact the Club. All of the events and promotions included in this issue of Ahoy! are subject to prevailing social distancing measures.

St. Patrick’s Day Main Deck and Main Bar | 15 to 18 March

Events | Promotions

Celebrate the Green Day – St. Patrick’s Day at the Club with selected Irish delights. Irish 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 Draught Jameson Irish Whiskey Baileys on the Rock with dash of Jameson Food and drinks will be available on a chit-signing basis from 1800hrs. Reservations not required.

Pasta Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 1 March to 30 April Tiger Prawns and Hokkaido Scallops with Bucatini

$210

Pan-fried Duck Breast and Goose Liver with Fettuccine, Pesto Sauce

$210

Spicy Thai Chicken Spaghetti

$168

Assorted Wild Mushrooms and Morel with Alfredo Linguine Pasta

$198

Wine of the Month Fantinel Tenuta Sant’Helena “Frontiere” Collio Bianco DOC 2017, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy A white wine with a delicate and complex nose and a fruity, firmly structured palate. Elegant assemblage of selected white grapes with strong territorial connotations. $468 per bottle.

Lobster and Fresh Oyster Platter Main Deck and Sports Bar | 1 March to 30 April Each platter includes one Poached Rock Lobster and six Fresh Oysters at only $568. Make the enjoyment even more special by adding a bottle of our favourite Cuvee du Commodore for a very special price!

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Bodega Amalaya Malbec 2020, Salta, Argentina With aromas of strawberries, raspberries and ripe fruit with touch of pepper and spices. Flavours of red fruit, spice and hints of vanilla from aging in French oak on the palate. Round, soft tannins lead to a delicate, lingering finish. $368 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets.

Domaine Devillard Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 31 March

1900hrs 1930hrs $888 per member and $988 per non-member (To be confirmed) Please book via the Club webpage.

Enquiries

Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

(Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members)

PRE-DINNER TASTING Domaine Devillard, Domaine de la Garenne Macon Azé Blanc 2019 MENU AND WINES Japanese Hamachi Tartar with Pine Nuts, White Peach Sorbet, Crispy Lotus Root Domaine Devillard, Château de Chamirey Mercurey Blanc 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Scallop, Shrimp and Wild Mushroom Risotto Domaine Devillard, Château de Chamirey Mercurey Blanc 1er Cru “La Mission” Monopole 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Lamb Rack with Crusted Red Onions, Natural Jus Domaine Devillard, Château de Chamirey Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru “Les Cinq” 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Beef Tenderloin, Beetroot and Cherry Compote, Baby Vegetables Domaine Devillard, Domaine des Perdrix Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Perdrix” (Quasi Monopole) 2014 Domaine Devillard, Domaine des Perdrix Vosne-Romanée 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Cheese Platter Crottin De Chavignol, Livarot, Gruyère, Figs ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

The Devillard family owns a number of domaines and châteaux throughout Burgundy, including Domaine des Perdrix, Château de Chamirey and Domaine de la Ferte. Wines within the Renard range are produced from grapes purchased by carefully selected growers and produced by the same talented team behind the outstanding NSG 1er Cru or Echezeaux.

VEGETARIAN MENU Plum Tomato Carpaccio, Lily Bulb, White Peach Sorbet, Crispy Lotus Root ❧ ❧ ❧ Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Risotto ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Artichokes, Red Onions, Natural Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Beyond Wellington, Beetroot and Cherry Compote, Baby Vegetables ❧ ❧ ❧ Cheese Platter Crottin De Chavignol, Livarot, Gruyère, Figs ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Charcoal-Grilled Seafood Market Bistro | 1 March to 30 April | 1830hrs to 2130hrs Enjoy a variety of charcoal-grilled fresh seafood prepared à la minute and served with garden salad and fries. Available every Wednesday to Sunday from 1830hrs to 2130hrs (except 15 to 17 April) Seafood Selections Rock Lobster Hokkaido Scallop Skewer Jumbo King Prawns Whole Sea Bream

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Events | Promotions

Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations

Type D Banquet Packages Get in touch with us today to plan your next private event!

Events | Promotions • Up to 12 people per table • Dine in up to 0200hrs (overtime charge and prolonging charge applies after 2300hrs) • Maximum 180 participants – all participants must have received at least the first dose of a HKSAR Government recognised Covid-19 Vaccine (subject to venue capacity and setup) To plan your next private event, please phone 2239 0339 / 2239 0389 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk

Mexican Fiesta

Wine Box Set of the Month

Middle Island | Friday 25 March | 1900hrs to 2200hrs “¿Dónde es la fiesta” or “Where’s the party?”. And the answer is at Middle Island! Enjoy your favourite authentic Mexican party food including Nachos, Burritos, Chilli Con Carne, Chicken Fajitas, Churros and more! And in case there is any doubt as to what to wear… Mexican of course! $488 per person.

Italian Wine Selections

For reservations, please visit our website and book online. For enquiries, please call 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 1830hrs to 2300hrs.

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v Giuseppe Quintarelli Bianco Secco IGT 2020, Veneto v Scarbolo Pinot Grigio DOC 2020, Friuli Venezia Giulia v Rizzi Barbera d’Alba DOC 2018, Piedmont v Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2017, Tuscany v Baricci Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016, Tuscany v Elio Altare Barolo DOCG 2017, Piedmont v Gift box packaging $2,188 per set. For enquiries, please call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

CLASS SECRETARIES

SPORTS CONVENORS Bowling Convenor Vivian Choi bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Gordon Robinson snooker@rhkyc.org.hk Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk Diving Convenor Donald Day diving@rhkyc.org.hk

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

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

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 FULL MEMBERS Mr Lee Yik Ming ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Chan Chi Lun Mr Cheung Tsz Hin Ms Lai Hiu Ling Ms Lau Wai Kay Vicki Ms Liu Xiangjun Mr Tsang Chi Sing John Mr & Ms Ho Kwok Tung Gordon Mr & Mrs Peter Hui Mr & Mrs Doan Ba Nguyen Le Dr & Dr Li Man Wai Mr & Mrs Lu Xiaoguang Mr & Ms John Mark Sellier Mr & Mrs Jan Torka Mr & Mrs Tse Ching Fai David Ms Tsim Iek Ian & Mr Chiu Kown Leong Mr & Mrs Wong Yip Kong CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY Mr Samuel Frances Clubb JUNIOR MEMBERS Miss Au Ching Tung Mr Jonathan Daniel Chan Miss Chiu Ho Ching Miss Chow Ka Yan Yannes Miss Chui Ashley Hiu Ching Ms Elizaveta Kosareva Mr Lam Ngo Fung Justin Miss Lauriane N C Lemaire Ms Ng Kar Wai Mr Ng Ngon Chung Mr So Ka Ki Ivan Mr Wong Wang Chin CADET MEMBERS Chan Chun Pei George Chai Sin Heng Carl Feng Siyu Hui Siu Tin Brandon Polina Krasi Li Chuen Leong Bryan Li Tin Yau Jaye Lucia Podevin Anna Niamh Ross Johanna Torka Silas Torka Wong Yung Ming Karson

CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Chong Ue Guan Aeryn Chung Johannes Ngo Pong Chung Kristina Man Hin Ryan Mc Dermott Amenabar Marcus Leo Retboell Dana Felicity Retboell Yeung James Jun Qian

February 2022 Mr Simon Charles Thorpe Miss Randy Tsui Mr Gerardus Henricus Paulus Uding Dr Wai Tak Shun Dustin Mr Wong Ka Kit Mr Charles M H Woodcock Dr Yau Ka Po Mr Yeung Chiu Sing Ricky Ms Yeung Chui Ying Mr Yew Yat Ming

Club Lines

Sailing Secretary Dennis Chien sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat Maiyo Hood cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Oz Wilde dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Josephine Cheng dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Bo Lee etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen Tim Roberts flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Andrew Blank J80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Joan Szeto ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Amanda Chen sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class and 29er TBC ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBER ABSENT MEMBERS Mr Xu Guyun Mr Jarl Borthwick Cathay Pacific Airways, General Mr David Francis Patrick Bulbeck Manager – Sales & Distribution Dr Li Sun Yi Grace INTRODUCTORY SCHEME CARD Mr Ng King Wah Charlie Incoming Mr Peter James Selwyn Outridge Mr Cheung Sin Hang Mr Godfrey Scotchbrook Mr Brent Allen Cottingham Mr & Mrs Martin Timothy Cullinane Mr Fung Wah Fuk Mr & Mrs Simon James Hanson Mr Nicholas Hon Dr & Mrs Christopher Michael Riggs Mr Lee Ka Hin William Mr & Mrs Brett Anthony Rohrsheim Mr She Kevin King Hang Mr & Mrs Gordon Stanley Thornton Ms Tang Hay Tung Dawn Jonathan Frazer Riggs Mr Wang Zengrang RESIGNATION Ms Woo Sin Man Mr Richard Donald Coghill Outgoing Miss Siu Siu Hung Felix Guinness Mr Marcus Bischoff Mr Marcus John Tomblin Ms Chan Ming Yan Mr & Mrs Huang Xiaopeng Mr Chan Yick Wai Eddie Dr & Mrs Ip Wai Kit Mr Chiu Jason Yutai Mr & Mrs Mak Man Leung Ricky Mr Chung Chun Yu David Mr & Mrs Florian Christian Mr Paul Anthony Colwell Louis Jamet Mr Antony Edward John Cowie Mr & Mrs Michael Richard Coleman Mr Ding Yiming Bryant Eric Chan Mr Adam George Evennett Caroline Hope Chan Mr Benjamin Philippe Grenier Kaiya Elizabeth Coleman Mr Nigel Roger Franklin Hobler Archibald George Davies Mr Robert Anthony Harold Hutchins Ip Tsz Mong Jonathan Ms Jennifer Ann Kozel Ip Tsz Oi Janet Miss Lam Yu Ting Emma Ip Tsz Shun Jason Mr Leung Chuen Kei Arthur Kwong Wing Yee Hannah Mrs Georgina Jane McNee Lee Hon Yin Anson Mr Gabriele Menozzi Hanson Ong Ms Ng Wing Hang Gwion Owen Sexton Mr Sam William Quinn Wong Wang Chin Ms Caroline Liliane Ruga Mr Matthew Peter Short Mr Nathan Solia Mr Michael Stuenkel Mr Michael Anthony Symes Ms Tai May Yin

Obituary Donald C Hernaman – 1934-2022 Formerly of London and Hong Kong, passed away peacefully in the Isle of Man on Monday, 3 January. He is survived by his Wife, Children, Grandchildren, Sister and Sister-in-Law. Funeral service was took place on 27 January at Herne Bay Cemetery Chapel, Herne Bay, Kent, England followed by interment. Donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Beltinge & District Funeral Service Ltd., 132 Reculver Road, Beltinge, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6PL, England.

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Hey kids, have you tried doing one of the Club jigsaw puzzles? We’ve got them in the Ship Shop! Kids Only

Jokes

Look out for the RHKYC Family Sub-committee “Kids Programme – Stamp Collection” leaflet at your next kids’ event at the club!

1. Q: What did the little tree say to the big tree? A: Leaf me alone!

For every designated club’s activity your child participates in, he or she will get a chop.

2. Q: “Have you heard about the restaurant that caters only to dolphins? A: It only has one customer, but at least it serves a porpoise.”

Collect stamps for prizes! Get your “Kids Programme” leaflet at Club’s front desk or at your activities’ venue. Start collecting now!

3. Q: Why is grass so dangerous? A: Because it’s full of blades. 4. Q: What is the best way to communicate with a fish? A: Drop it a line! 5. Q: Where does a killer whale go for braces? A: The orca-dontist. 6. Q: What does a tree drink? A: Root Beer! 7. Q: What did the mother worm say to her son who was late? A: “Where in earth have you been?” 8. Q: Do bees fly in the rain? A: Not without their yellow jackets! 9. Q: What did one lightening bolt say to the other? A: You're truly shocking! 10. Q: How do trees get on the internet? A: They log in.

We are excited to host resident marine biologists from The Harbour School to lead us through an Ocean Literacy Experience workshop. Look for details to register! v

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Ahoy! March 2022

Articles inside

F&B Food Promotions

Wine Page

Marine | Boatyard

Ship Shop

Hong Kong waters never gets too big… until you race Around Po Toi!

Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge

Snooker

Scuba Diving

Commodore’s Message

Mercedes-Benz Around the Island Race 2021 – Coastal Rowing

Happy 60th Birthday Rolex China Sea Race!

General Manager’s Message

Sail-To-Change Update Pilot programme up and running!

The Hong Kong Ruffian Fleet goes from Strength to Strength

Destination Home Kong

Perpetual Planet Heroes of the Oceans