Impala Charity Race

Ranging from 9C in the morning with a gusty northerly wind to 16C of beautiful sunshine and much lighter wind, such were the weather conditions of the 7th day of the Lunar New Year, also known as ‘Everyone’s Birthday’.

This was the Impala fleet’s first race in the harbour to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and the first charity event right after the RHKYC Charity Foundation celebrated its 10 th Anniversary last November. What a happy coincidence!

Half of the Impala fleet participated this meaningful event on 28 January.

Congratulations to Gnu, Boss Hogg and Caviar for making it onto the winners’ podium, but with so many generous sponsors, prizes weren’t limited to the podium finishers –all boats who participated came away with a prize.

After that, a hardstand get-together party continued, with lots of Champagne, wine, drinks and food.

It was definitely a remarkable day for the class, spearheaded by Manson Ma, together with the Impala Class Captain Mike Burrell and Class Secretary Patrick Kwan. Without them, nothing exists.

The RHKYC Charity Foundation wishes all sailing, rowing, paddling classes/sections and our non-core sports can do similar charity activities at least once a year so that we can do more for our beneficiaries. The list of beneficiary organisations can be found in our website.

Happy New Year of the Rabbit!