Ahoy! May 2021 by Koko Mueller

May 2021

www.rhkyc.org.hk

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

Ladies Helm 2021 Clean Regattas | Foiling WASZPS at Middle Island | Physical Training is Mental Training

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Contents

21 17

THE BRIDGE 4 5 7 8 9

Calendar Commodore’s Message General Manager’s Message A Mystery, Solved RHKYC Charity Foundation Mascot

FEATURES 10 Ladies Helm 2021 14 Clean Regattas

SAILING 16 Starter’s Box 17 Foiling WASZPS at Middle Island 18 Sailing Development | Training 19 Sail Training and Middle Island: Summer School Holiday Courses

ROWING IMAGE: RHKYC / GUY NOWELL

20 Physical Training is Mental Training 21 Tolo Harbour Regatta 2021 – Race Report

Ladies Helm 2021

22 Outrigger Canoeing and Coastal Rowing at Shelter Cove 23 Inaugural Outrigger Canoe Outing in Sai Kung – Shelter Cove to Yau Ley! 25 Warning: Outrigger Canoeing can be addictive 26 Rowing Training

SUSTAINABILITY REALLY MATTERS 27 Sustainability T-Shirt Design Competition

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS 32 F&B Food Promotions 33 Wine Page

CLUB LINES 37 Club Directory 37 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

KIDS ONLY 38 Welcome to the first kids only AHOY page!

MARINE 28 Ship Shop 30 Marine | Boatyard 31 Classified Page 31 Marine Directory

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Bob Wilson; Commodore Denis Martinet; Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Sailing David Norton; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Ramon Archer; Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 37. Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

MON

TUE

WED

HSBC Expat Spring Regatta

THU

FRI

Mother’s Day at the Club

The Bridge

22 and 23 May

8 and 9 May Kellett Island Wine Fair

MAY

5 Adult Beginners Sailing Course

7 European White Asparagus Season Opening Party at the Rooftop Adult Beginners Sailing Courses

13 Rhone Valley Wine Dinner (KWS only) in the Compass Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course

19 Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Shelter Cove Wine Fair

6 Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Powerboat Navigation Refresher

Bouchard Père & Fils Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

14 European White Asparagus Season Opening Party at the Middle Island Adult Beginners Sailing Course

20 François Thienpont Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

21 Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course

25 Wines of the Month

31 4

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Stoneleigh Vineyard Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Marlborough, New Zealand Brancott Estate Pinot Noir 2018 Marlborough, New Zealand

European White Asparagus Season Opening Party Rooftop, Kellett Island Friday 14 May Middle Island Friday 21 May

European White Asparagus Recommended Dishes Bistro 1 May to 14 June

SAT CLASS RACING Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session High Performance Sailing Powerboat Navigation Refresher Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner

SUN Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing High Performance Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers

CLASS RACING Mother’s Day Cupcake Workshop at the Main Lawn Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Skipper Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course

CLASS RACING Keelboat Skipper Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

Mother’s Day – Set Lunch in the Compass Room – Sunday Family Brunch in the Bistro Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Skipper Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course

Keelboat Skipper Course RYA Powerboat Level 2

HSBC EXPAT SPRING REGATTA Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing Keelboat Skipper Course Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner 65th Head of the Bay

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers Middle Island Rowing Race Series #2

CLASS RACING

Supervised Sailing Session Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers

Supervised Sailing Session Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Intermediate Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing RYA Powerboat Level 2 Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course

Commodore’s Message To paraphrase Baron Pierre de Coubertin, what is important is to participate. And participate she will! During last month’s Mussanah Open Champs in Oman, Stephanie Norton finished third in the Laser Radial Class and in doing so secured a spot for Hong Kong in the Tokyo Olympics!

Commodore Denis Martinet

會長孟憲庭

Let’s us not forget proud parents David and Ivy Norton, who must be thrilled to bits. I know for a fact that the Cuvee du Commodore was flowing hard in the Sailing office! Understandably the Club is equally proud – and so we should be. It does raise however the question of what, if anything, can we do more as a Club to nurture, encourage and develop competitive sailing. There has been a number of recent initiatives, most notably our foray with RHKYC Team Agiplast, initially for the Youth America’s cup, which morphed into a new event the Liberty Bitcoin Cup! These opening efforts will need to be reviewed to ensure we develop a vision and structure adapted to support this and other endeavours going forward. Moreover whilst youth sailing is important on a number of levels, we should not forget, as was recently pointed out, that excellence should be pursued at every level. The quality of any Club is foremost recognised by the eminence of all its sailors, rowers and paddlers. And as May coincides with the end of our sailing calendar, it should leave us some time to ponder and plan. May is also our HSBC Expat Spring Regatta on 22 and 23 May, followed shortly thereafter by the much welcome and popular St. James’s Place Sunset Series which runs for 12 consecutive Friday’s throughout the summer starting on 4 June. We expect the record of 60 odd boats on the water to be broken! On the rowing front, congratulations to all those who competed in the 5th Harbour Regatta back on Sunday 11 April. The event was an incredible success and I would like to offer my thanks to all those sailing, rowing and paddle sport members who volunteered and made this event possible. There were even some great recordings made of boats rowing at night in the harbour! On to more prosaic matters, a final reminder that the Club’s 2021 Electoral General Meeting will take place on Thursday, 10 June at 1830hrs in the Compass Room. There are eight posts on General Committee for which elections are necessary –Rear Commodore (Club), Rear Commodore (Sailing), Honorary Treasurer and Rowing Captain and four General Committee positions. You will have received from the Nominating Committee a list of candidates it is putting forward. Making abstraction of the Officers, who by and large are well known to you, as chairman of the Nominating Committee (NomCom), I would like to draw your attention to the two candidates for General Committee. Our main objective this year has been to search for youthfulness, diversity and personal contribution. Youthfulness to present a more dynamic and progressive outlook in keeping with our changing environment and membership trends; diversity to achieve wider representation in our elected bodies and personal contribution as a mark of active and selfless participation in the Club’s core sporting activities. These are qualities that NomCom have found in abundance in both Stephanie Tovoli and Anthony Ngai. Accordingly the Nominating Committee is pleased to put them forward for your kind support. On a final note, we have been informed that restrictions placed on our facilities could be eased concurrently with an increase in both staff and members’ vaccination. Although this remains very much a personal decision, we are having an internal drive to encourage our staff to get vaccinated, wat the same time most if not all of your General Committee has now gone or is going through the process! As with Henri IV who is believed to have said “Paris is worth a mass” then a return to normalcy might be worth a little prick! Meanwhile have fun on and off the water!

MAY 2021 AHOY! |

The Bridge

This is an incredible achievement for Stephanie. Through her dedication and hard work, Stephanie has become an incredible ambassador and role model for sailing, for Hong Kong and for youth sailors generally! Her qualification also helps secure sailing’s status as an elite sport in Hong Kong which is crucial to the development of elite sailors. I would be remiss in failing to acknowledge the other members of the Hong Kong sailing team who were extremely close to also qualifying – 49er sailors Akira Sakai and Russell Aylsworth (silver), Nancy Highfield in the Radials finished 7th overall and her sister Molly Highfield with Sandy Choi as crew finished 2nd also winning silver in the 49er FX class. Nicholas Bezy also put in a really strong performance in the most competitive Laser Standard class. These achievements are also a significant feather in the cap of the Hong Kong Sports Institute and their Director for Performance, Jamie Boag.

會長的話再意譯一次「Baron Pierre de Coubertin」，最重要的是「參與」。說到參與二字，她一定會呢！上月在阿曼舉行的「Mussanah Open Champs」，洛雅怡在「Lasar Radial 組別」以第三名完成賽事，為香港取得東京奧運的入場資格。

The Bridge

洛可真是了不起！透過她的付出及努力，Stephanie 已成為香港及青年帆船運動員中，一位不可多得的帆船運動大使及傍樣。她取得東京奧運資格，亦意味著帆船運動在香港仍可保持著「精英運動」的地位，對於香港的精英帆船運動員未來的發展猶為重要。另外，港隊其他帆船運動員在上述比賽中亦交出亮麗的成績表，大家亦要對他們的付出與努力予以肯定。49er 帆船運動員 Akira Sakai 及 Russell Aylsworth 取得銀牌，Nancy Highfield 在「Radials」組別以第七名完成賽事。Molly Highfield 及蔡穎姿在「49er FX」組別排名第二。Nicholas Bezy 亦在「Laser Standard」組別表現超卓。上述卓越的成就絕對是香港體育學院帆船精英培訓計劃顧問總監總教練）Jamie Boag 可以引以為傲的成就。大家亦不要忘記洛的父母，David 及 Ivy Norton，他們定必喜上眉梢。我更知道在獲得喜訊當天，他們更在賽事部舉杯祝捷呢！本會同樣為上述美好的事引以為傲。作為一個私人水上運動會所，我們是否可以多做一步，以孕育及培訓更多青少年帆船運動員出戰具競爭力的比賽呢？其實我們已有數項計劃，當中包括「RHKYC Team Agiplast」，隊伍的成立初為出戰「青年美洲盃帆船賽」，後來劍指「Liberty Bitcoin Cup」。我們將會審視這些計劃，以配合我們將來的發展，願景與抱負。青少年帆船運動發展非常重要，但我們不可忽視不同層面的帆船運動員；因為不同年代的帆船運動員亦有其卓越的地方。一個體育會所需由其帆船、賽艇及划槳運動員的傑出表現而獲大眾認同的。五月正標誌著帆船賽季的尾聲，或者是時候讓大家沉思及為來年計畫一下。五月二十二及二十三日是「HSBC Expat 秋季帆船賽」，及後「St. James’s Place 日落帆船賽系列」隨即於六月四日起，一連十二個周五展開。我們期望打破以往六十艘帆船揚帆出海的紀錄。在賽艇方面，恭喜所有於四月十一日舉行的「第五屆維港賽艇賽」得獎者。活動取得空前成功，在此，我更要感謝一班帆船、賽艇及划槳運動義工，活動得以成功舉辦實有乃他們的付出。最後溫馨提示大家，香港遊艇會的週年會員大會將於六月十日(星期四)傍晚六時三十分於 Compass Room 舉行。屆時將會選出八名委員，包括副會長（會務科）、副會長（帆船科）、名譽司庫、賽艇首長及另外四名理事會的委員。你應該已經收到提名委員會發出的提名名單。作為提名委員會的主席，我希望大家留意一下兩位新的理事會候選人 ─ Stephanie Tovoi 及 Anthony Ngai。今年，我們把焦點放在發掘年青人的朝氣，多樣性及個人貢獻方面。在發掘年青人的朝氣方面，我們希望能夠變得更多元化及與時代進步，以配合我們多變的環境及年輕一代的會員。多樣性則指當選人能夠達到更全面的會方代表，而個人貢獻方面，即表示候選人須要活躍及全心地參與本會的核心運動。提名委員會委員在 Stephanie Tovoi 及 Anthony Ngai 身上均發現上述特質。因此，提名委員會很高興提名他們，希望大家鼎力支持。最後，我們得悉有關本會設施的使用限制，將在職員及會員均接種疫苗下可以獲得更多大幅度的放寬。雖然接種疫苗與否是很個人決定，但我們積極鼓勵本會職員接種疫苗；而理事委員會委員亦已在安排接種疫苗。 Henri IV 曾經說過「Paris is worth a mass」，即有些事情即使你不同意但亦值得做，或許為了讓大家的生活重回正軌，這一針仍值得打的。希望大家不論是否在海上仍然能夠盡興呢！

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

General Manager’s Message

But in the meantime let’s look at what we have coming up in addition to all the sailing, rowing and paddling races and training that are scheduled.

General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

May sees us hosting wine dinners in the Compass Room from two of France’s most prestigious wine regions, Burgundy and Bordeaux. On 6 May we bring you wines from Bouchard Père & Fils, one of the oldest estates in Burgundy with a pedigree stretching nearly 300 years. The next wine dinner is on 27 May and this time its wines from Bordeaux-based François Thienpont – another winery with a long and rich history stretching back nearly 200 years. Both wineries draw on generations of family expertise and Chef Paul has created amazing menus to complement the wines you will be enjoying at both wine dinners. See pages 33 and 35 for details. In between those two wine dinners we are celebrating the start of the European White Asparagus season with a dinner on the rooftop at Kellett Island on Friday 14 May and at Middle Island on Friday 21 May. Full details are available on Page 34. Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday 9 May and you can enjoy a celebration either in the Compass Room with a special set lunch or in the Bistro for brunch. The day before, why not have the kids sign up for a special cupcake workshop where they can make an edible masterpiece for their mums. The Club is also offering a special on Perrier-Jouët Champagne so there are plenty of ways for mums to be spoilt, or even to spoil themselves. See within for details. There’s also something new for the kids in the Ahoy! this month. For the first time we feature a kids-only page and going forward the Family Panel have reserved a page in every issue which we hope our younger members will enjoy. Also in this issue we ask you to help us decide the best design for the RHKYC Charity Foundation turtle mascot. I look forward to seeing you all at the Club.

總經理的話

從相片中可見，我已經完成了第二針的疫苗接種而心感欣慰。香港特區政府早前已公佈「疫苗氣泡」的概念，我們希望得到更多相關資料，以計劃香港遊艇會未來的發展方向。政府提及日後調整社交距離措施將以「疫苗氣泡」為基礎，例如食肆堂食時間延長及放寬四人一桌的限聚令、容許出席宴會人數多於二十人以及重開酒吧等。最重要的是，愈多人接種疫苗，更多社交距離措施得以放寬，而本會可以更快地重回正軌。我希望作香港的一份子，大家在未來數月可以完成接種疫苗。話已至此，除了帆船、賽艇及划槳運動以外，讓我們一起了解一下本月的活動。五月在 Compass Room 為大家帶來兩場葡萄酒晚宴。兩場葡萄酒晚宴分別來自勃根地及波爾多，兩個享負盛名的法國葡萄酒地區。五月六日我們會為你帶來 Bouchard Père & Fils 的葡萄酒，是勃根地其中一個歷史最悠久的酒莊，已差不多有三百年歷史。下一場葡萄酒晚宴將於五月二十七日，而為大家呈獻的美酒則來自位於波爾多的 François Thienpont 酒莊，這亦是一所擁有差不多二百年歷史的酒莊。兩個酒莊都是傳承世代家族釀酒的專業知識。我們的總廚Paul 更預備了精美的菜單以配搭上乘的美酒。詳情見於第33及35頁。為慶祝歐洲白露荀季節，我們將分別在五月十四日及五月二十一日兩個周五，在吉列島會所的 Rooftop 及中途島會所舉行「歐洲白露荀晚宴」。詳細資料可見於第34頁。今年的母親節是五月九日（星期日）。大家可以於 Compass Room 享用指定套餐或於 Bistro 享用 Brunch。大家更可考慮於五月八日（星期六）為孩子報「杯子蛋糕製作班」，為他們的母親顯上親手製作的蛋糕。本會亦會提供 Perrier-Jouët 香檳，所以今個母親節大家有很多方法為媽媽顯上窩心禮遇，或各位已為人母的亦可對自己好一點，好好享受一下。本月的 Ahoy! 將為大家帶來嶄新的東西。我們首次設立「小孩專頁」，Family Panel 將於今期起預留一頁位置，與各位年青的會員分享逸事，希望大家喜歡。在今期的 Ahoy! 裡，希望大家可以幫忙選出由香港遊艇會慈善基金會舉辦的「最佳海龜吉祥物設計比賽」的最佳設計。我期望在會內見到大家。 MAY 2021 AHOY! |

The Bridge

As you will see from the photograph being used this month, I am pleased to have now had my second dose of the Covid vaccine. Government has only just announced their proposed ‘vaccine bubble’ concept and we look forward to understanding more as more details are released and we gain a better understanding of how we as a Club can operate going forwards – the carrot being dangled is bigger table sizes, more than 20 people at banquet functions and an extension of the dine-in hours at restaurants, and bars opening, etc. Essentially, the more people who get vaccinated, the more restrictions will be eased and the quicker we will see a return of some form of ‘normality’. It is my hope that as a community of members and staff, we can all become fully vaccinated in the months ahead.

A Mystery, Solved

Starting with 1978 (the year the bell appeared in the China Sea Race programme) we scanned through the Ahoy and we found a photo of someone ringing the bell in 1988. So we thought that somehow between 1978 and 1988 the bells were swapped for some reason.

The Bridge

We then wrote to Bob Wilson, Past Commodore and who was also heavily involved in the Club development in the late 1970s early 1980s to see if he recalled the Main Bar undergoing renovation at that time. He replied with a no and asked why and we replied. He then went through some Ahoys and wrote back with his findings… “The March 1976 issue of Ahoy! carried details of the 8th China Sea Race, including this…

We had set out to write a story about the Club bells which we have at all three Clubhouses but no sooner had we started, we realised we had a mystery on our hands which involved (gasp!) the Main Bar Bell! The bell that is hung in the Main Bar is engraved with: HANYANG 1940

As to the trophy, it is now possible to reveal that it is to be the ship’s bell from the old China Coaster “Hang Yang”. The bell will be hung permanently in the Club restaurant and a suitable plaque will go with it to carry the names of the winners. John Swire’s – the donors – will be making a replica available for the winner. The same May 1976 issue of Ahoy! reported that... Organising Committee Chairman, Doug Parsons, in a talk to the Rotary Club of Hong Kong (on 6 April, 1976), mentioned the Navigator’s trophy for the best kept log and charts of the race – this trophy taking the form of the ship’s bell from the last of the China Coasters the Hanyang, presented by China Navigation and Cathay Pacific Airways and now hangs in safe keeping over the restaurant bar in the Yacht Club. The May 1976 issue also reported that ...

Beneath the bell is a brass plaque which reads: “This bell was presented to the R.H.K.Y.C. by Noel V.A. Croucher, Esq. JP. In the year 1956 for use on official occasions. Any member who wishes to ring it for personal reasons may do so but he will be required to buy drinks for all other members present in the bar or who arrive there within three minutes of the last strike.” The bold is ours – stick with us... that’s what got us thinking that something might not be quite right.... We had in our hands photographs of all of the Club bells and we saw that the bell that hangs above the Bistro Bar is engraved with: R.H.K.Y.C. 1956

We also then remembered seeing a bell in the photograph of trophies that appeared in the 1978 China Sea Race programme and we dug that out and lo and behold it was the HANYANG 1940 bell. It was becoming clearer that the bell hanging in the Main Bar is not the one that was presented by Noel Croucher but was actually a China Sea Race trophy.

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

The Swire Group… persuaded China Navigation Co., Ltd to present one of their highly-valued ship’s bell. Captain Maurice Burbidge obtained London’s permission to present the bell of the HANYANG, in which ship he made his first voyage under the Taikoo flag. This bell now hangs in the main Restaurant, and a replica was presented to the Hong Kong navigator who kept the neatest and best Log for the trip. Jack Faber of UIN-NA-MARA won this prize, and his Skipper Hector Ross was thrilled to make his first landfall on the line. Well done, Jack. On top of that, Overseas Containers Ltd., for whom Swire Shipping (Agencies) Ltd are agents, presented a sterling silver Lotus Bowl for the First Hong Kong yacht on Corrected Time. This is another handsome trophy, and it was won by WHITE RABBIT II who were only 2 minutes corrected time behind BALLYHOO in spite of arriving almost 33 hours later. From the above quotations it seems that the HANYANG bell was presented in 1976 as a trophy for the CSR and should be hanging in the Club in addition to the bell presented by Noel Croucher. Bob wrote “In 1976, when the HANYANG bell was acquired, the Bistro didn’t exist. It opened in late May 1978, when the first event held there was my 40th birthday party for some 80 guests, therefore, the HANYANG bell was most likely hung in the Chart Room, which was the main restaurant at that time. When the Bistro was being created, David Crowe, the interior designer, created a magnificent timber bar in the central vault, modelled on an old sailing ship and it’s possible that the HANYANG bell was relocated there as a feature of the bar. Photos would confirm whether this was the case. Sadly this bar was destroyed and replaced by a nasty Swedish coffee shop type of bar in the Northern vault.” It would seem right to swap the bells over and we had every intention to do so and set out to do it but on inspection it seems that at some point in the distant past the R.H.K.Y.C. 1956 bell was damaged so when one rings it, it sounds ‘tinny’ and also (and rather importantly) it wouldn’t be able to support the weight of someone hanging on it as they climbed over (as you know they are prone to do in the Main Bar!). So the two bells will remain where they are and we’ll organise some plaques to explain!

RHKYC Charity Foundation Mascot The Bridge

o represent the RHKYC Charity Foundation and help raise funds, the Club designed a unique sea turtle mascot plush toy with a reusable bag tucked inside its tummy. Sea turtles have shared the same Hong Kong waters with our members since the founding of the Club over 170 years ago. As the sea turtles are endangered in Hong Kong, our new mascot also allows to Club to raise awareness of rising pollution and the importance of marine conservation. The Foundation worked closely with the designers to ensure all the materials used in the mascots are made of recycled material. Our mascots will be sold at various locations on Club premises and are a perfect gift for friends and family! To ensure that the mascot is truly unique and represents our members, young and old, were invited to enter a competition to help give this mascot and it’s handy bag some colour. The winning entry will have their design put onto the turtle with the shell design put onto the reusable bag too!

Option 1

Option 2

Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry into the competition! We’ve narrowed the designs down to three and now we’d like to invite all members to vote for their favourite! To better view the images and to vote online visit our website or scan the QR code.

Option 3 MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Ladies Helm 2021 W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N | IM AGES: GU Y N OW EL L

Feature | Ladies Helm 2021 10

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Club hosted the 4th annual Ladies Helm Day on Sunday 7 March. Raced on the waters of Victoria Harbour the event followed in the footsteps of the establishment of women’s sailing at the Club which dates back almost a century, with the ‘Ladies Championship Series’ first held on 11 December 1923.

Feature | Ladies Helm 2021

2021

saw a record turnout of 55 boats from eight classes including 89 women helms and crew coming together to join the celebrations in recognition of women’s achievements worldwide. The event comprised of two races for each class. The first race of the day took around one hour to complete in a steady 12kts of breeze across the harbour. The ATI class and Etchells were sent on easterly course which started from Hung Hom, and continued on a 1.5 to 2 laps course between Hung Hom and Shau Kei Wan before finishing off the old Kai Tak runway. The remaining classes were designated shorter courses which took the fleets eastwards as far as Tai Koo Shing, sailing between Hung Hom and Tai Koo Shing before finishing off the old Kai Tak runway. Race Officer, Dave Norton, said of the racing “we had challenging conditions with light shifty winds getting lighter as the day went on. These conditions and the sizeable entry list made for close racing. Excellent to see so many boats coming out today and we hope to see more regular female helms in the future. A great day on the water!” The event encourages female sailors of all experience level to take part. The youngest helm of the day was 8 year-old Margaux Nguyen, daughter of competitive sailor Tam Nguyen, sailing in the Dragon class. Margaux went on to win her first ever race, however in a count back the overall crown eventually went to Janet Lau helming Davinloong. Tam was so proud of Margaux’s performance, “Fantastic experience for her (and

MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Feature | Ladies Helm 2021 us too!!) Even though she was really scared at first! I’m really grateful to all the sailors from different classes who came to see her upstairs to congratulate her. Bo even had her open a bottle of champagne! Although still intimidated, she felt very welcome!” The second youngest sailor was Demelsa Williams, competing on the hotly contested Flying 15 class with 10 boats. At only 13 years of age, Demelsa on Tchaikoffsky reclaimed the crown for a second time by being two points ahead of Florence Kan on Fantastic Five and last year’s winner Rosemary Merz on Noisy Forefather.

The Etchells class featured the largest participation, with 15 boats. Scotia Ryer helming Race X2 narrowly beat Elise Kelly on Gunga Din and Bo Lee on Reprobate, taking the win on countback as all three boats tied on 6 points. Sharks 420 sailor Sorcha Whyte managed to finish in 5th place in the fiercely competitive fleet. Over in the Impala fleet, Ha Yan Pui steered Taxi to victory in both races to finish ahead Clarice Chung / Vicky Lee on Pied Piper and Myra Kwok / Teresa Poon on Rainbow Chaser.

L to R: ATI 1st Place Phoenix – Kit Tong; Big Boat IRC 1st Place Vixen – Josephine Cheng; Dragon 1st Place Davinloong – Janet Lau

L to R: Dragon 2nd Place Zephyr – Margaux Nguyen; Etchelles 1st Place Racer X2 – Scotia Ryer; Flying 15 1st Place Tchaikoffsky – Demelsa Williams

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Feature | Ladies Helm 2021

In the five-boat Pandora class, Yan Law from Pasisana took the win only one point ahead of last year’s champion, Connie Lee. Irene Woo and Cathy Lam sailing in the Ruffian fleet were locked in battle for both winning a first and a second with Irene Woo from Helios taking first place on count back. In the ATI Class, Kit Tong helmed Magic 25 Phoenix to win her class for the second consecutive year. Josephine Cheng on Vixen, won the second race of the day and claimed second place overall from Deborah Fu on Calamansi on count back.

Ladies Helm Day 2021 – Results CLASS

BOAT NAME

OWNER / SKIPPER

ATI Big Boat IRC Dragon Etchelles Flying 15 Impala Pandora Ruffian

Phoenix Vixen Davinloong Racer X2 Tchaikoffsky Taxi Pasisana Helios

Kit Tong Josephine Cheng Janet Lau Scotia Ryer Demelsa Williams Yan Pui Ha Yan Law Irene Woo

L to R: Impala 1st Place Taxi – Yan Pui Ha; Pandora 1st Place Pasisana – Yan Law; Ruffian 1st Place Helios – Irene Woo

With thanks to our volunteers including Race Office David Norton and his team of Bonnie Cheng, David Cain, Fiona Lam, James Wong, Johnny Li, Jeremy Kwok, Marc Alexander Baier and Orca Tsang. On the safety team: Chip Tedeschi and Philip Walker. The Club would like extend a huge thank the sponsors for their involvement in the event with supporting sponsors One Global Property Services and St. James’s Place Wealth Management, and with partners Absolute, Beefeater Gin, Havana Club, Peroni and Sail World. Their continued support allows the event to get more exceptional every year and we can’t wait to be able to celebrate each race properly soon.

MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Feature | Clean Regatta

Clean Regattas

Kellett Island

t Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, we believe that we have an obligation and a responsibility to operate in a sustainable manner. We are committed to continually understand and minimise the impact of our activities on the environment and to protect and enhance the marine and coastal environment for the enjoyment of all. Our Club aims at operate and manage sailing and rowing events in accordance with recognised best practices in reducing impacts on the marine environment and restoring ocean health. As an example, our sailing events are designated Clean Regatta by Sailors for the Sea, a non-profit organisation that educates and empowers sailors and boaters to protect and restore our ocean and coastal waters.

Shelter Cove

Three Clean Regattas banners are displayed at our 3 Clubhouses as a reminder to sailors and visitors to bring their rubbish back on shore and dispose them into the designated recycling bins conveniently found by the hard-standings.

Middle Isaland

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Starter’s Box

MAY 2021

T I D E S

UP C OMING E VENTS HSBC Expat Spring Regatta

22 and 23 May

St. James’s Place Sunset Series

Starts 4 June

Sailing

HSBC Expat Spring Regatta

0128 1.50 0506 1.20 1158 2.38 1911 0.45

0241 1.39 0531 1.30 1244 2.29 2036 0.53

1121 2.05 2100 0.58

1340 2.16 2153 0.58

1257 1.96 2159 0.59

1456 2.03 2306 0.62

1437 1.88 2253 0.60

1622 1.92

0000 0.66 0739 1.61 1127 1.38 1741 1.84

0649 1.63 1137 1.25 1753 1.80

0041 0.71 0756 1.68 1234 1.21 1847 1.77

0022 0.66 0711 1.78 1242 1.01 1910 1.77

0114 0.76 0814 1.75 1325 1.04 1942 1.72

0102 0.72 0739 1.95 1339 0.75 2018 1.74

0144 0.82 0833 1.84 1409 0.88 2031 1.68

0140 0.80 0811 2.14 1431 0.51 2122 1.69

0210 0.89 0852 1.93 1450 0.75 2116 1.63

0216 0.89 0846 2.32 1523 0.33 2225 1.62

0234 0.96 0912 2.01 1528 0.64 2158 1.59

0253 0.99 0926 2.45 1615 0.23 2328 1.54

0255 1.02 0933 2.08 1605 0.57 2238 1.53

0328 1.08 1009 2.51 1710 0.21

0314 1.08 0955 2.13 1643 0.52 2318 1.47

0029 1.46 0402 1.16 1054 2.50 1810 0.26

0327 1.13 1009 2.15 1723 0.50

0129 1.40 0437 1.23 1140 2.42 1916 0.34

0000 1.41 0335 1.16 0931 2.17 1806 0.51

0231 1.36 0513 1.30 1229 2.29 2017 0.45

0049 1.35 0351 1.20 0959 2.16 1855 0.54

SAT

SUN

THU

TUE

IMAGE: VIVIAN NGAN

FRI

St. James’s Place Sunset Series

SAT

SUN

MON

TUE

IMAGE: LUKE VAN DER KAMP

Following last year’s record turnout in recent years, the ever popular summer St. James’s Place Sunset Series will kick off on Friday 4 June. 12 races are scheduled throughout the summer months. The series is open to all and is a good excuse to start the weekend early, sailing with friends in a fun and relaxed event followed by prizegiving on the Main Lawn (hopefully!). The series is a tactical challenge on when to bag a race to improve your boat’s handicap. The race track is in front of the Club which makes it a great experience for spectators if you don’t wish to sail – warning signal is at 1740hrs – see you on 4 June for the first race. Information correct at time of print. For the most up to date information please contact the Club.

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

FRI

WED

THU

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

TUE

WED

MON

The final regatta for the 2020-2021 season takes place in Victoria Harbour on 22 and 23 May. This two day regatta includes all Class boats and Big Boats and offers challenging sailing conditions as the weather starts to adapt to the summer patterns. We look forward to seeing you at Kellett Island over the weekend.

MON

0154 1.30 0411 1.23 1035 2.12 1955 0.56

SAT

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

MON

0640 1.52 0952 1.43 1631 1.83 2340 0.62

Foiling WASZPS at Middle Island W O RD S: J O N O R A NKINE | IM AGES: RO B PA RT RID GE

Sailing

he WASZP class has taken off at Middle Island! Over the past 12 months, the class has grown from 3 to 15 privately owned WASZPS now kept at the club. The class is not only popular with our 15 to 19 year old youth Shark Sailors but also with adults who are looking to get into some fast, exciting sailing. The popularity of the class isn’t something that’s unique to Hong Kong. There have now been over 950 boats sold across 43 different countries around the world, with the latest European championships attracting over 100 sailors. The WASZP has a perfect mix of modern, fast, and foiling boat which is hugely popular at the moment combined with a relatively low cost and simplicity. So far the fastest recorded speed is 27.6 knots. Enough to get the adrenalin going, while you fly a meter above the water on a boat barely 3 meters long! The components are more robust than most foiling boats and the class is one design, so there isn’t the constant need to keep buying upgrades to stay competitive as you have to with most other foiling development classes at the moment. These boats will start foiling in 7 knots of wind. This is helped by the fact that the boats have comparatively large one design foils, which slightly limit the top speed but help significantly at getting the boat out of the water and foiling at lower wind speeds and making it easier to ‘foil tack’ when sailing upwind.

From the beginning of March we have setup regular Shark Weekend and School holiday coaching which is open to any of the sailors who own boats here. Our Shark WASZP sailors are also given the opportunity to sail with the 420 and 29er teams when we aren’t running WASZP coaching, to strengthen those teams as well. Once all of our WASZP owners are up to speed with learning to sail the boats around a course, we are looking forward to seeing them all regularly racing in Hong Kong as well as overseas in the near future. MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Sail Training and Middle Island: Summer School Holiday Courses Sailing

here are limited spaces left in the youth sailing programme for the summer school holidays. Hurry up to sign up if you have not done so already! Courses will run every Monday to Friday from June 14 to August 27. We have courses for everyone from ages 6 and up for all skill levels. All the course descriptions, course dates and requirements are found on our online booking portal. Please note all courses enrollments must be done through the online booking system.

Please email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk if you have any questions. To see the course details, dates and to sign up for courses please visit https://rhkyc.cinolla.com/sailtraining/

MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Physical Training is Mental Training W O RD S: M A RK AGNE W | IM AGE: NI CK C R A BB

Rowing o one was born mentally strong. Just like increasing the strength of your biceps by putting them under stress in the gym, you can strengthen your mind by putting it under stress. With this in mind, I headed out to Middle Island for a dark and lonely night in March. A team and I are attempting to be the first people to row the Northwest Passage in a single season. We will be in the Arctic, alone and unsupported, for two months, rowing for 12 hours a day in two hour shifts – all with the aim of making it from Northeast Canada to Alaska before the sea freeze for winter. The expedition has been delayed to 2022 due to worries about bringing Covid-19 to Inuit communities, but we are still rowing up the east coast of the UK in June. I planned to train by rowing non-stop, for 12 hours back and forth in Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay. I allowed myself three 10 minute breaks after three, six and nine hours. To make it harder, I rowed from 8pm to 8am overnight. The physical benefits are obvious enough for someone planning on rowing hours every day for months, but I wanted it to be more than that. I wanted it to be mentally tough. I wanted to get comfortable being uncomfortable and able to pushing myself when I was bored out my mind. I got everything I desired. The first three hours were in many ways the physically toughest. My body hurt as it was getting used to the movement – my calves and lower back were stiff and hurting. I was worried, as they were already in pain, long before they should have been. I got into a rhythm, put on a podcast for the second three hour stint and began to get into the grove. But then a nasty 17 knot wind picked up. It was blowing from the side, so it rarely gave me an advantage downwind. It just frustrated and

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

CONTACTS Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Coastal Rowing coastalrowing@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org. hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk slowed me, making rowing harder. It even affected my breaks. I was unable to quickly lift the boat out the water as the wind was so strong, funneled through the gap between Middle Island and Hong Kong. So, I beached the bow, stood over the boat, bracing it with my legs, and took a rather less leisurely break than I planned. The faff of steadying the boat meant my three 10 minute breaks were more like 15 or 20 minutes. But the real mental battle began at 6am. I looked forward to sunrise, thinking it would give me a new lease on life. The sun and the fact other rowers were turning up, were both things I longed for. But instead, my mind went off a cliff. It thought “ah the sun is up, we are finished” and my body followed suit, expecting the end. Yet, I had another two hours to row. My sub-conscious and body now convinced we were going in for breakfast, I had to dig deep to keep paddling. I just became so so bored. I kept stopping paddling for a few seconds, and would have to heave my mental power to get moving again. But I did keep moving, and with that, I feel more mentally prepared than ever with 75km of monotonous, physical graft under my belt. Now, I need to keep training to keep my mind sharp, and apply it to the Arctic and the daily search for sponsors.

Tolo Harbour Regatta 2021 – Race Report W O RD S: CHRIS D E KO CK | IM AGES: H O N G KO N G , China Rowing Association | JULIE H O

Rowing

good mix of novice and experienced rowers took to the waters of the Shing Mun River on Sunday 28 March. Representing the Club our rowers navigated the 3.7km coastal rowing course superbly. Full compliments of up to six boats in a race each competing to be the first crew around each turn in order to pick the fastest route to the finish. Perfectly flat conditions allowed for competitive racing throughout the day. With the racing season being curtailed towards the end of 2020 and start of 2021, rowing races will be coming around thick and fast over the coming months. All RHKYC athletes performed excellently here placing first in three divisions (results below). We look forward to the next regatta, the Harbour Regatta being held at Kellett Island.

Boats Types C2x (Coastal Rowing Double) C4x+ (Coastal Rowing Quad) Results Cat:

Women’s Open C2x

Men’s Open C2x

Mixed C2x

Men’s Open C4x+

1st

Isa Scheunpflung Rachel Humphreys Jocelynn Chu Claire Burley Sophia Peterson Kirra Cameron

Finn Ridley Lachlan Bailey James Wong Pak Yan Michael Johnson Lantau Boat Club

Kai Yen Wong Julie Ho Rebecca Wong Jon Havenhill New Star Rowing Club

Lok Tsui Rowing Club

2nd 3rd

University of Hong Kong Rowing Club Abigail Watt (Cox) Calvin Tang Ki Wan Kelvin Chu Kai Hin

Chris Knollman Dominic Wong

MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Outrigger Canoeing and Coastal Rowing at Shelter Cove

OUTRIGGER CONTACT outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk

W O RD S A ND IM AGE: NI CK C R A BB

Rowing OC6 passing Tung Lung Chau

journey. With the support of the Club’s Protector RIB, it allowed a total of 13 paddlers to participate in the move that took just over three hours.

On Good Friday, 2 April Club Paddle Sports Coach Melissa Davis, several Club Members and I moved the Club’s oldest six person outrigger canoe (OC6) ‘Tin Hau’ from Middle Island to Shelter Cove. The conditions were absolutely perfect, with little to no wind ensuring a very smooth 33km

Moving the canoe to Shelter Cove is one of the first steps planned to activate this facility for rowing and paddle sports operations. The OC6 will join two coastal double sculls that were rowed to Shelter Cove last year providing members the opportunity to explore this incredible region. Currently, the use of these boats is restricted to Club Members who have completed the respective sculling and outrigger canoeing courses however, we are planning on organising a regatta this coming summer and preparing to operate introduction courses for both sculling and outrigger canoeing soon.

ai Kung is a natural location for water sports in Hong Kong. The Sai Kung region has many outlying islands, rugged coastlines and boasts incredible water quality throughout the year. The bay within Sai Kung is relatively sheltered but lumpy conditions are easily accessible for crews wanting to test their abilities in the swell. The region is arguably the most beautiful in Hong Kong and therefore is a fantastic location to develop rowing and paddle sports courses and programmes.

For more information about rowing and paddling at Shelter Cove, please contact the Nick Crabb by email at rowing.manager@rhkyc.org.hk.

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Rowing

Inaugural Outrigger Canoe Outing in Sai Kung – Shelter Cove to Yau Ley! W O RD S: A N TO N Y W O O D | BIL L CH A L MERS | IM AGES: NI CK C R A BB

uesday 7 April 2021, saw the inaugural OC6 session out of Shelter Cove. Many years in the making, and conceived by the incomparable Nick Crabb, the outing – advertised as a “lunch paddle” – did not disappoint. The paddling was stout and the lunch delicious! Six intrepid pioneers set off at the crack of 1030hrs, after ensuring Antony Wood’s caffeine intake had reached safe operational levels. Joining he and Nick were John Trotter, Angel Baca, Lillian Wong, and Bill Chalmers. A 1 hour 20 minute, 22km paddle via Kau Sai narrows, landed the crew at High Island Yau

Ley Seafood Restaurant, where we fueled up on a fine selection of clams, squid, noodles, and rice. Along the way, power boat traffic provided a steady supply of bumps, which we chased with varying degrees of success. Our return trip, with Antony at the helm and a modest following sea, offered more. Despite the fact we should have been enjoying our naps, we chased and chased the bumps, and enjoyed a number of satisfying pushes. Our return to Shelter Cove was followed by appropriate beverages and repast. OC6s and Shelter Cove promises to be THE NEXT BIG THING!

MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Warning: Outrigger Canoeing can be addictive W O RD S: JIL L C A RRO L L | IM AGES: JIL LY C A RRO L L | ERIN JUHL

Rowing y husband Stuart and I initially became acquainted with the Club through a dinghy sailing course in 2020. That was followed by the SUP basics course with coach Melissa Davis and a beginners rowing course, facilitated by Paul Kidman. When we were out coastal rowing, we would often see OC1s, OC2s and OC6s* going out. Having never seen one before, we wondered what they were. I recall asking Stuart, “how on earth do they work?” Stuart suggested that the only way we would know is to attend the Outrigger Canoe (OC) Beginner’s course. So in October, we finally attended the Beginner’s Course and subsequently signed on for the Development Course. The Development Course surpassed all our expectations. It was excellent. Paddle Coach Melissa Davis and the Rowing and Paddle Sport Manager Nick Crabb did a great job introducing us to the OC world. As we committed to the course, 5am starts for the 6am paddle became a new introduction into our lives. From the first session, there was a real sense of belonging and working together as a team in the OC6. The dedicated “what’s app” group for the development paddlers was a great way for us to ask lots of questions (mainly about paddles and technique) and get lots of encouragement from Nick, Melissa and seasoned paddler Jeremy Young. When it was time for us to join the rest of the OC chapter, I felt nervous. However, I learned there really was no need. We have been welcomed

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

and supported by everyone we met. Captains, Stephanie and Ryan, answered any queries and questions we had and supported our integration into the main group. For this, I would like to say ‘thank you’. We now attend training sessions on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday’s and it has been addictive.

Rowing

Greenline 45 Flybridge available ex-stock Length Overall 50' / Beam 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 600 / 32 knots 11kw genset + 70000 btu air-con -pilot, TVs and audio Price: Was Euro 880,000 / Now: HKD 5,800,000Berth available

River PE Tender Made in Europe 2.9m - 4.6m Stable & fast 460 + Yamaha 40hp: $88000 Price: 290 - $28600 350 - $31800 420 - $41800 460 - $48000

Stuart has been given the opportunity to learn how to steer, receiving guidance from more experienced Steers. In March, we both took part in our first OC6 race, the monthly VRC series. It was exhilarating! All the training sessions we had done prepared us for the race, although we were both absolutely exhausted after the race.

Agilis Jet Tender

The past few months have been the beginning of a life-long paddle journey. One that involves perfecting our paddling technique, gaining strength, focusing on our craft and of course having fun. We both look forward to continuing this journey.

*NOTE: Outrigger Canoes are often referred to as OCs, followed by the number of seats for which the craft is intended. OC1 is a single person Outrigger Canoe and an OC6 is a six person Outrigger Canoe.

285/305/330/355 60 / 90 / 142 hp Made in Germany

305: $ 240000 330: $ 278000 355: $ 330000

boat2u@gmail.com

www.boat2u.com +852-25523557 MAY 2021 AHOY! |

ROWING AND PADDLE SPORTS TRAINING

Rowing

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

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

COURSE DATES

Summer Rowing Camp #1

5 to 8 July

Summer Rowing Camp #2

12 to 15 July

Summer Rowing Camp #3

19 to 22 July

Summer Rowing Camp #4

26 to 29 July

Summer Rowing Camp #5

2 to 5 August

Summer Rowing Camp #6

9 to 12 August

Youth Development Programme

Weekend AM and Weekday PM

Private Coaching

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

暑期賽艇訓練營 #1

暑期賽艇訓練營 #2

暑期賽艇訓練營 #3

暑期賽艇訓練營 #4 暑期賽艇訓練營 #5

暑期賽艇訓練營 #6

青少年賽艇發展計劃

私人課程

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Time: 1000 to 1500hrs Content: A 4-day camp to row through the summer holiday Location: Middle Island

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

ADULT ROWING (AGE 18 OR ABOVE) COURSE TITLE

COURSE DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR4

8 to 9 May

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR5

5 to 6 June

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

[Level 2] Intermediate Skills

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

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

[Level 3 to 5] Rowing Training

Weekday and Weekend

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

Private Coaching

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

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR4

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR5

成人賽艇技術課程

成人賽艇訓練

私人課程

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Sustainability T-Shirt Design Competition W O RD S: IA N BROW NL EE, Chair Sustainability Working Group

For our first competition we have selected three theme areas: 1. General Sustainability We have a whole set of policies and principles on the website at https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/ SustainabilityVisionandPrinciples.aspx But how can you make something like this an interesting design on a T-shirt? “At Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, we believe that we have an obligation and a responsibility to operate in a sustainable manner. We are committed to continually understanding and minimising the impact of our activities on the environment and to protecting and enhancing the marine and coastal environment for the enjoyment of all. We aim to foster a culture of environmental stewardship and lead by example.” We also have our tagline “Sustainability Really Matters” – can you make that look good on a shirt! 2. Stop Single Use Plastics Since 2016 the Club has limited single use plastics and we were pretty proud of that. But people have forgotten and constantly need reminding. You may have seen this poster around the Club. How can we get a T-shirt with the same message, but maybe in a different design?

The Biodiversity of the RHKYC

Seen us around?

How about me?

The sea is their home and our sportsground. Each RHKYC location is teeming with life. Stay tuned as our Sustainability Working Group shares the biodiversity of our club: • Do you also love nature? Do you love taking pictures on your phone? • Do you want to help our club and the Hong Kong community better understand our amazing biodiversity? We have a challenge for YOU!

Get involved: 2021 City Nature Challenge! During 30 April to 3 May 2021, all you need to do is take photos of the wildlife you see around our club, urban parks, our countryside, our beaches, and our neighbourhoods. Then, upload your observations to iNaturalist. There is NO registration needed and it is FREE to join in.

Step 1 | Get the iNaturalist app

on iPhone

3. Clean Regattas As a Club we really are doing good things in cleaning up our regattas – sailing rowing, paddling and outrigger. But it is difficult to tell people about it and for members across all our sports to personally identify with this. Check the programme out at https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/ programs/clean-regattas/best-practices and give us a design that reflects what it means. If you are successful, your name can be included in the T-shirt design and you will get complementary meals for two at the Compass Room.

Maybe me?

Step 2 | From 30 April to 3 May, upload as many nature photos as possible!

on Android

We join over 430 cities around the world to promote biodiversity awareness and engagement – we can all be citizen scientists and contribute to a growing nature database.

Send your design with a brief explanation to Sustainability Manager Denny Lee at denny.lee@rhkyc.org.hk MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Sustainability Really Matters

So can you design a T-shirt which Members would really like to wear? The Sustainable Working Group (SWG) is running a design competition through to the 31 May to start a series of T-shirts which reflect Club initiatives on sustainability issues. The SWG now invites members to design some really good T-shirts to be sold in the Ship Shop, and are really fun to wear.

Ship Shop Marine IGLOO 30qt Marine Ultra Cooler This ergonomically designed, companion sized marine cooler is perfect for a day at the dock or on the boat. Featuring Igloo’s Cool Riser Technology™ which improves cooling performance with its elevated design keeps your drinks and snacks cold all day long. A curved back hugs comfortably to your body for the ultimate carrying comfort while the non-slip, comfort grip swing-up handle adds improved grip in wet conditions. Molded side handles provide easy lifting and an additional two hand carrying option. UV inhibitors protect against sun damage and the 30 quart carrying capacity stands 13.5 inches tall?large enough to carry your standard sized wine bottle or 41 12-ounce cans!

$390

SIONYX Aurora-Sport Full Color Night Vision Camera

WESTMARINE Premium 2-Way Pro Series Marine Speaker (pair) These resilient marine speakers are specifically designed and built to last in harsh marine environments. Injection-molded polypropylene cones and rubber surrounds increase the speakers’ longevity and help make them more resistant to moisture and heat. All exposed speaker elements are carefully injectionmolded using high-temperature ultraviolet resistant resin, preventing them from breaking down in the sun and giving you peace of mind to enjoy your music on the water even during the sunniest days. These IPX5 rated speakers are built to stand up to wet, corrosive conditions and are highly UV resistant. They feature an injection molded polypropylene woofer cone with rubber surround and a 1/2" PEI dome tweeter. They offer 2-way full-range sound for impeccable audio playback with 480W Peak for the pair.

$830

MAGICEZY Hairline Fix Gelcoat Repair MagicEzy hairline fix boat gelcoat repair touch up in seconds. Fills and colors cracks and scratches in fiberglass gelcoat fast. Super strong adhesion. Helps stop cracks from spreading. Easy to apply. No mixing; no sanding; no grinding, 3 year durability guarantee – which is incredible protection for a DIY repairer, Durable and flexes with your boat.

$190

Sail Racing Bowman Technical LS Tee Bowman Technical LS Tee made in E-DYED polyester fabric with high breathability. Sail Racing logo graphic at shoulder seam and bloc logo at back yoke. Sail Racing silicon main label. UPF rating: 50.

SAIL RACING Women Race Hood with RHKYC Logo W Race Hood made in 83% polyester, 14% viscose and 3% elastane. Kangaroo pocket at front and strings for adjustment at hood. Blind stich at hem. Silicon bloc logo at top of hood and Sail Racing silicon label at left side. With RHKYC logo.

$830

E.Dye – the innovative and sustainable waterless color system. The pigment recipe mixes with PET-chips and heats up into a liquid state and become filament to get spun together into the yarn. E.Dye conduce to approximately 75% water savings in comparison to traditional fabric dyeing. E.Dye have mastered to bring superior color performance to textiles and guaranteed color precision while reducing water consumption, pollution and harmful chemicals. The color is actually put inside the yarn which creates durability and colorfastness to the fiber. E.Dye – certificated by validated independent partys as: Oeko-Tex, EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), Global Recycled standards.With RHKYC Logo.

$560 The SIONYX Aurora Sport is our most affordable color digital night vision camera in the lineup. Add a new level of safety when navigating at night, by using the camera’s internal wireless connection to stream night vision to your favorite Apple or Android Tablet (or phone) at your helm station. Whether you’re heading out early in the morning to get first catch, or navigating back home late at night, add the Aurora Sport and gain confidence when boating in the dark. Water resistant (IP67).

$5,278 28

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Regatta Set A

Regatta Set B

Original $7,980 Now $5,280

Original $3,380 Now $2,280

Spinlock Deckvest LITE+

TOIO Forza 2 Spray Top

Marine

Magic Marine Impact Pro Buoyancy Aid Sailing Racing Reference Spraytop

TOIO Hybrid shoe

Musto Performance Glove

Magic Marine Liberty 2 Shoe Storm 400 Headlamp

Regatta Set C Original $4,480 Now $2,880

Spinlock Side Pack

Sailing Racing Race Tech Hood

Zhik Sailing Cap

Magic Marine Ultimate Full Finger Gloves

Gill Marine Tool Titanium

Regatta Set D Original $6,980 Now $4,980

Ronstan 40mm ClearStart Sailing Watch

Velocitek Prism

Sailing Racing Bowan Technical Shorts Spinlock Rig-Sense 2-5mm

RHKYC Thermal Bottle

Maui Jim HO’OKIPA Polarized Rimless Sunglasses

Zhik Sailing Team Backpack Leatherman Wave Plus Multi-Tool RHKYC Cap

RHKYC Belt Khaki Flags/Burgee Must Evolution Waterproof Smartphone Case

Call David in the Ship Shop on

2239 0336 or email shipshop@rhkyc.org.hk MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Rafting Up Marine

afting up is allowed, and indeed encouraged, at our pontoons. Pontoon space is in high demand and rafting up is necessary. All our Class Boats are rafted up when they are launched and cruising boats are expected to raft up as well. For those members that are unsure about rafting up we have given some tips below. The important think when rafting up is to use as many fenders as possible, Use bow and stern lines, spring line’s and shore line’s if possible. Do not raft up with your mast abeam the other boats mast. Remember you do not have to be facing the same direction as the other boat you are alongside.

When going ashore, unless invited into the cockpit of the inside boat for a cleansing ale, always walk around the forward side of the mast when going ashore, not through the cockpit. And be careful of the deck gear which can easily trip you up on a foredeck you are not familiar with, especially if you are returning aboard in the dark after a good night ashore in the clubhouse. If you are the inside boat and are ready to leave and there is no one on the outside boat then, unless there is someone about to assist, you will have to use your crew to securely moor the outside boat after you move out. Decide which way you will leave, ahead or astern. If possible head off downwind. Have your crew rig the outside boat’s line around your boat as in the drawing below. Move you boat out after making sure all of your lines are let go. This is not to ensure that your, or your neighbors’ boat’s paint is not damaged, but to make sure that no one can tell the story of how you messed up in the bar later. Your crew can then tie the other boats up safely and you can then come alongside and pick them up.

Note that the outside boats have ropes on to the pontoon as well as to the boat they are alongside. Try to go alongside a boat of similar type and size. Mooring alongside a high sided boat, or motor boat is not so easy but can be done. Make sure you use extra fenders. If there is someone on board then it is courteous to ask if you can come alongside. Have your mooring lines and fenders ready before you go alongside. When tying up to another yacht use an eye on the end of your rope. Leave the extra mooring rope sitting on your boat, not the boat next door. If you have any extra fenders then place them on your outboard side, just in case someone wants to raft up to you. Below: Please note the shorelines, breast lines, springs and boats staggered so rigs don’t clash. Note the line from the bow of the second boat’s out directly to the pontoon cleat

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Happy Rafting.

BOAT BUILDERS

TRAINING

93 Che Keng Tuk Road Sai Kung, Hong Kong T: (852) 2791 4106 E: info@pierceymarine.com www.pierceymarine.com

Marine

REGATTA YACHTS LTD

MARINE PRODUCTS

Builder and repairers of pleasure boats, fibreglass and woodwork specialists, riggers, fitters, metal workers, painters and all kinds of marine work. Slipway available. Contact: EVA WONG Email: regattayachtsltd@gmail.com Tel: 2719 8875 Fax: 2358 0621 Lot 491 DD 210 Hebe Haven, Sai Kung New Territories

CARS

GRAPHICS RONSIL DEVELOPMENT LTD Unit 702-703 7/F, Cheung Tat Centre No.18 Cheung Lee Street Chaiwan Hong Kong T: 2834 1633 F: 2834 0201 ronsil@netvigator.com BOAT NAMES / LOGOS / NUMBERS

MARINE PRODUCTS STORM FORCE MARINE LTD

601 Sunbeam Centre, 27 Shing Yip Street Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Contact: Simon Boyde T: 2866 0114 M: 9031 2555 sales@stormforcemarine.com www.stormforcemarine.com MARINE PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTER AND CHANDLERY

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REACHING THE BOATING COMMUNITY IN HONG KONG? ...then Ahoy! should be your choice. If you are interested please email ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or contact the PR Department on 2239 0307 or 2239 0312

MAY 2021 AHOY! |

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

Mother’s Day at the Club Mother’s Day Cupcake Workshop Events | Promotions

Main Lawn | Saturday 8 May | 1030hrs to 1200hrs Say thanks to your great mum by presenting her with your own creative and edible masterpiece made out of cupcakes decorated with love by you using buttercream and edible goodies and a personalised greeting made from marzipan with chocolate writing. Design your own box and bring your masterpiece home. $128/ child Maximum 18 children aged 6 to 12 years (With current social distancing measures in force, please note there is a maximum capacity of 20 people in the room including all participants, chef and supporting staff.) Important note: all cupcakes contain gluten and dairy products.

Mother’s Day Sunday Family Brunch Bistro | Sunday 9 May | 1200hrs to 1430hrs A seaside Mother’s Day is always just fabulous! Indulge in a Sunday brunch with delectable dishes including Fresh Oysters, Seafood on Ice, Assorted Sashimi and Sushi, Sautéed Mussels, Roast Beef and Bone Ham, Morello Cherry Mousse Cake and more. Free-flow selected wine, juice and soft drinks included. $448 per adult, $298 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $198 per child at aged 5 to 8 years. For reservations, call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Mother’s Day Set Lunch Compass Room | Sunday 9 May | 1200hrs to 1430hrs Adult Menu Price $588 Seared Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio, Red Prawn, Fennel and Dill Salad, Yuzu Pearls, Organic Quinoa with Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Chicken Consommé, Sliced Abalone, Chicken Terrine, Baby Vegetables ❧ ❧ ❧ Sautéed Clams in Thai Basil Reduction ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Alaskan Cod Fillet, Sautéed Shrimps and Black Mushrooms, Red Pepper Coulis or Braised Australian Prime Beef Short Rib, Green Bean Fricassee, Shallot Confit, Goose Liver Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Raspberry Ganache Tart, Cookies and Cream Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Vegetarian Menu Beef Tomato Carpaccio, Fennel and Dill Salad, Avocado Pearls, Organic Quinoa with Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Pumpkin Cream Soup, Sliced Vegetarian Abalone, Baby Vegetables ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Asparagus and Morel, Parsnip Purée, Grana Padano ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Beyond Patty, Green Bean Fricassee, Shallot Confit, Red Pepper Coulis ❧ ❧ ❧ Raspberry Ganache Tart, Cookies and Cream Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Children’s Menu Price $368 Seared Hokkaido Scallops, Fennel and Dill Salad, Avocado, Organic Quinoa with Pesto ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Chicken Consommé, Chicken Terrine, Baby Vegetables ❧ ❧ ❧ Grilled Pork Loin, Green Bean Fricassee, Apple Purée ❧ ❧ ❧ Raspberry Ganache Tart, Cookies and Cream Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Hot Chocolate

Events | Promotions

Bouchard Père & Fils Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 6 May Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils, is one of the oldest wine estates in Burgundy, perpetuating tradition for nearly three centuries crossing nine generations. In 1775, Joseph Bouchard acquired his first vineyards in Volnay in the famous “Les Caillerets” climat and started to develop the family’s vineyard holdings. Joseph’s son, Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard, seized the opportunity to extend the family’s vineyard holdings during the French Revolution in Beaune including the famous “Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jesus.” With experience, the company has modernised yet remains true to tradition and always respects the beauty and timelessness of its environment. The terroirs’ purity of expression, hard work, meticulous attention to detail, creativity… these are all part of the company’s family values. Combining tradition and innovation, Bouchard Père & Fils works hard to bring out the distinctiveness of each successive vineyard and vintage, striving to make its wines exquisite works of art, each with its own personality and charm. All over the world, the wines are served to mark important events, to awaken the senses and inspire culinary creations, delighting lovers of fine wine. Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $728 per member, $828 per non-member Speaker Mr Victor Pepin, Export Director Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members)

Monthly Wine Fairs Kellett Island, Wednesday 5 May, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 7 May, 1930hrs to 2130hrs

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

Pre-dinner Tasting Bouchard Père & Fils Mâcon-Lugny Saint-Pierre 2018 Menu and Wines Deep-fried Black Cod Fillet, Warm Tartar Sauce, Tarragon and Edamame Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault 2017 [VNS88-90] ❧ ❧ ❧ Wagyu Beef Tataki, Braised Turnip, Japanese Spring Onion Purée, Kizami Nori Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune 1er Cru Beaune du Château Blanc 2018 [WA88-90] ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Miso Duck Liver, Asparagus Lettuce Risotto, Fig Dip Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune 1er Cru Beaune du Château Rouge 2017 [AM88-91] ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast French Quail Roulade stuffed with Blueberries, Wild Mushroom and Pearl Barley, Citrus Balsamico Bouchard Père & Fils Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014 [AM88] Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune 1er Cru Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus 2017 [WS92] ❧ ❧ ❧ Cheese Platter Brie de Meaux, Reblochon, Emmental, Bleu d’Auvergne, Nuts, Dried Fruits, Grape ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Vegetarian Menu Deep-fried Bean Curd, Warm Tartare Sauce, Tarragon and Edamame ❧ ❧ ❧ Poached Artichokes, Japanese Spring Onion Purée, Kizami Nori ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Asparagus, Apple and Asparagus Lettuce, Fig Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Zucchini Roulade stuffed with Ratatouille, Wild Mushroom and Pearl Barley, Citrus Balsamico ❧ ❧ ❧ Cheese Platter Brie de Meaux, Reblochon, Emmental, Bleu d’Auvergne, Nuts, Dried Fruits, Grape ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea MAY 2021 AHOY! |

European White Asparagus Season Opening Party Rooftop, Kellett Island | Friday 14 May | 1900hrs to 2130hrs Middle Island | Friday 21 May | 1930hrs to 2200hrs

Events | Promotions

Enjoying European White Asparagus is simple to do, yet exquisite. Chef Paul will prepare the tempting ‘white gold’ in a variety of ways; as an appetiser with cooked ham or cheese, as salad, as main with salmon or beef plus a sweet end for the night. Only $398 per person. Optional beverage package available. For reservations, call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

European White Asparagus Recommended Dishes Bistro | 1 May to 14 June White Asparagus, Feta Golosa, Crispy Garlic Hollandaise Sauce White Asparagus (500g), Brown Butter Sauce No reservation required. For enquiries, please call the Bistro on 2239 0348.

Extended Sampan Service at Middle Island on Friday 21 May Apart from the regular sampan, we will have a second sampan running from Deep Water Bay from 1800hrs to 2000hrs and 2200hrs to 0000hrs.

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

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Promoting items featuring in May White Asparagus Premium South African Abalone Galar Spanish Mini Fuet Bites Boquerones – Marinated Anchovy in Olive Oil Opens daily Monday to Friday 1130hrs to 2000hrs Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday 1030hrs to 2000hrs

François Thienpont Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 27 May

Events | Promotions

Pre-dinner Tasting François Thienpont Pins des Dunes Rosé 2018 [Magnum]

A family heritage that has been flourishing since 1842. Francois Thienpont is the proud heir of a Belgian family that has been dedicated to wine since the 19th century. His ancestors migrated to the Bordeaux’s region in the 1920’s, where they came to produce and trade wine. Vieux Chateau Certan, acquired by his grand-father Georges, Château Puygueraud and Le Pin count as some of their historic vineyards. Wings was founded by François Thienpont in 1995, specialises in selling Bordeaux Grands Crus and markets the family’s wines. Its position as a preferred allocation recipient makes it one of the key players on the Bordeaux marketplace. Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $748 per member and $848 per non-member Speaker Mr Bojan Radulovic, Brand Representative Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk (Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members)

Menu and Wines Kampachi Crudo, Yellow Vine Cherry Tomato Salad, Pickled Radish, Green Apple Coulis François Thienpont Bordeaux Blanc 2018 [Magnum] ❧ ❧ ❧ Arancini, White Asparagus, Red Currant and Cherry Compote François Thienpont Bordeaux Rouge 2016 [Magnum] ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried NZ Venison Medallion, Caramelised Red Onions, Wild Mushrooms Château Croix du Trale Cru Bourgeois 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide US Beef Short Rib, Braised Beef Cheek and Parsnip, Natural Jus François Thienpont Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016 François Thienpont, L’Etoile 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Chocolate Praline Cream Cigar, Espresso Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Vegetarian Menu Poached Artichokes, Yellow Vine Cherry Tomato Salad, Pickled Radish, Green Apple Coulis ❧ ❧ ❧ Crispy Vegetarian Rice Balls, White Asparagus, Red Currant and Cherry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Cannelloni with Wild Mushrooms, Caramelised Red Onion Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Beyond Patty and Parsnip, Red Cabbage, Natural Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Chocolate Praline Cream Cigar, Espresso Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Wine of the Month Stoneleigh Vineyard, Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand The aroma follows through to a palate that features ripe tropical fruit, melon and stone fruit flavours with a complex minerality that is balanced by a tight and fresh acidity. This vibrant and lively wine is light straw in colour with subtle green highlights. It displays lifted tropical fruit aromas, with the dominance of passion fruit, citrus blossom and grapefruit. [Suggested food pairing: white meat and seafood dishes] $298 per bottle Brancott Estate Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand This wine presents aromas of warm spicy oak, blackberries and truffles. Lively plum, cherry, and raspberry notes are balanced by a savoury core with hints of nutmeg. Velvety tannins and bright acidity structure the wine beautifully, for good length of palate and overall harmony. [Suggested food pairing: duck dishes, creamy cheeses like Brie, barbequed meats with a hint of smoke, and mushroom or green herb based pasta dishes] $298 per bottle Available in all F&B outlets. MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Events | Promotions

Wine Box Set of the Month Mother’s Day Perrier-Jouët Champagne Set Special Offer Surprise and delight your mum with the world-famous Perrier-Jouet Champagne Set. ‘Influential in the world of bubbly for more than two centuries, Perrier-Jouët was associated quality with season and terroir before “minerality” was cool; and just a few decades into production — we’re talking the 1830s here — the house decided to drastically reduce the residual sugar in its wines, essentially setting the stage for the dry Champagne we drink today.’ v Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV v Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs Brut NV v Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé Brut NV v Gift box packaging $1,398 per set.

Prized Bordeaux Take the set of Bordeaux selections with good rating from 90 points onwards. v Chateau La Dauphine, Fronsac [WS90] v Chateau Cambon La Pelouse, Cru Bourgeois, Haut Medoc [JS93] v Chateau Chasse Spleen, Cru Bourgeois, Moulis en Medoc [RP90] v Chateau du Tertre, 5eme Cru Classe, Margaux [WS92] v Chateau Les Grand Murailles, Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion [RP93] v Chateau Langoa Barton, 3eme Cru Classe, St Julien [RP93+] v Gift box packaging

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

Only $3,358 per set. For enquiries, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch Regatta Room | Sundays | 1130hrs to 1430 hrs All items are handmade on site! Enjoy a ‘Yum Cha’ gathering with your family and friends at the Regatta Room with Chinese tea and unlimited savoury delights including freshly-steamed Dim Sum served piping hot from Dim Sum trolleys, fried and baked items, vegetables, daily rice and noodle dishes. Available every Sunday from 1130hrs to 1430hrs with Chinese tea included at $228 per adult, $160 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $114 per child at aged 5 to 8 years. For reservations and enquiry of available dates, please email the Banquet Team at banquet@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 on Monday – Friday or email the Reception at office@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2832 2817 on Saturday – Sunday. *Please note that cancellations or reduction on the number of attendance should be advised by at least 7 days prior to the reserved date. Otherwise, your account will be charged in full.

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

CLASS SECRETARIES

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

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

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

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

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr David Andrew Bruce Mr David John Foster Mr Lau Kin Ting Kenneth Mr Lee Chun Ho Ms Lo Oi Lam Irene Ms Shirralee Annie Sisson Dr Olaf Torne Mr Benjamin Tsoi Mr & Mrs Cheng Ho Wai Owen Mr & Mrs Cheung Tak Kwai Stanley Mr & Mrs Fok King Man Ronald Prof & Mrs Gao Yan Ms Jennifer Haigh & Mr Gautier Servais Mr & Mrs Derek Padraig Kenny Mr & Mrs Ko Chiu Kelvin Mr & Mrs Lau Chun Kei Justin Mr & Mrs Leung Yat Fai Frankie Keith Mr & Mrs Toby Oisin Smith Dr & Mrs Wong Ping Fai Mark Mr & Mrs Zhang Sinan JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Chan Hiu Tin Stanley Miss Leung Chung Ling Iris Mr David Colin Maitland Gardner Miss Sarah Elizabeth Page Ms Valeria Riquelme Lara Mr Harry Christopher Ross Mr Wong Teen Long Charles SHORT TERM MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Claude Louis Giampietro INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBER Ms Ho Ming Yee CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Paulo Jorge Da Costa Monteiro Morgan Stanley Asia Limited, Managing Director

CADET MEMBERS SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Chan Keating Hugo Caelyn Wang Steffen Wang Stanley Zheng CADET MEMBERS David James Carmichael Aiden Cheung Lee Yao Yin Leung Ho Wing Valerie Maximus Lilly Ng Wan Yi Kaylee James Wilfred Nicholls Nicholas Oren Root Brianna Elizabeth Searle Soo Wing Lok Brian Sze Nga Yin Gabriel Leon Echevarria Tornberg Liam Peter Candussi Wilkins STUDENT USAGE CARD Miss Chan Ghi Ying Jaimie Chinese University of Hong Kong Mr Yeung Yan Wang Matthew University of Hong Kong INTRODUCTORY SCHEME CARD Mr Adrian John Bottomley Mr Chan Lester Wang Hei Mr Chan Ngok Pang Ronald Ms Stephanie Cheung Mr Shaun Edward Della Vedova Ms Ho Wing Lok Mr Posit Laohaphan Mr Lau Pui Kit Max Mr Matan Levy Mr James Stuart Lindsay Mr Lui Chun Kuen Jackie Mr Lui Wai Chung David Mr Mang Tak Hing Dr Kenneth Freeman McKay Mr Ng Kam Shing Mr Ngai Yue Yan Ian Mr Heath Armin Nunnemacher

April 2021 Mr Mark Sidney Singer Mr Thong Chi Shun Peter Mr Matthieu Jean Joseph Verrier Mr Wai Boon Sum Baldwin Dr Mark Robert Watson Mr Matthew Saxon White Dr Woo Yuen Kwong Wilson Mr Yam Wing Yin Ms Yip King Sze Cissy Ms Zhang Xiaobei Dr Zhu Yunyue

Club Lines

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

ABSENT MEMBERS Mr Conrad Stephan Bankowski Miss Mao Hanyue Ms Judith Helen Rawnsley Mr Yeung Chun Yu Jeffrey Mr & Mrs Manfred Bauerle Mr & Mrs Leung Sai Yin Kaito Nakanishi RESIGNATION Mr Alasdair Charles Grant Mr Warwick Stephen Jones Mr Law Tik Ko Dominic Ms Katherine Elizabeth Lyons Mr Michael John Rowbotham Mr Michael Schmidt Mr Yip Wai Jung Mr & Mrs Angelo Michael Iannazzo Mr & Mrs Edward T P Naylor Manfred D Au Chan Hiu Tin Stanley Chan Lok Tung Alexandre L Fourdan Oriane Islay Guillot Amy Caroline Hopkins Hui Pit Ching Eugenie Alizee Keisser Li Anhao Aden Littlewood Tristan Michael Milne Matthew Damer Pidden Scott Anthony Riggs Edward Salmon

Obituary CHEUNG Chung Leung Richard – passed away on 21 January 2021 at aged 67. Mr Cheung had been a member since 1982. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann and children Chanel and Kenneth.

Donald READER – passed away on 28 February 2021 at aged 85. Mr Reader had been a member since 1985 and became an absent member in 2019 when he left Hong Kong to Philippines.

Amendment of Parking Bye-Laws General Committee at its meeting on 25 March has approved the alteration of Bye-Laws relating to electric vehicle charging policy which takes effective from 1 April. Please see the member section of the website for details. MAY 2021 AHOY! |

Welcome to the first kids only AHOY page! The AHOY team decided it was high time for kids to have their own page, so all the activities for kids in the club can be found on your own page! We will also make room for games and fun activities! Do let us know if you have anything to share and we will try to publish it in the next edition of AHOY! Crossword Puzzle 1

3 4 5 6

6 What is the name of the sailing race between countries?

3. Bad for the Ocean

9. Youth Sailing Team

5. What animal is used in the club logo?

10. The rear of a ship

7. A type of Canoe

11. What animals is the new club mascot?

8. What do you use to propel a rowboats?

13. What helps a ship from capsizing?

12 What is the first name of the present Commodore?

14. The correct nautical term for a “rope” on a ship 15. What should a ship not do? 16. Keeps you grounded

Crossword Puzzle Answer

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

4. The house for a sea snail

2. What do sailboats use to move?

1. The depth of a ship

9. Time to test your boat in the bathtub, swimming pool or actual sea!

ACROSS:

8. When your “toothpick” mast and paper sails are ready, gentle push the sharp point of the toothpick into the top of your boat to complete the work.

DOWN:

7. Once your sail is ready (don’t forget that you can also draw the name or number of your boat on the sails!), push it gently onto the toothpick. Sometimes it is easier to make two small holes in the sail, as some toothpick are not strong enough and can break easily when pushing the sails on.

6. Next step will be to cut a sail from paper in the length of your toothpick

5. Take this lead “keel” and gentle push it into the hole that your parents cut in the bottom of your boat.

4. Now it is time for you to take charge! Take the lead that your parents saved and fold it into the shape of a square or rectangle to resemble a “keel”.

P S H E L L A D S H A R K S C U P T A A D G I O D C D L I N E E E L E N I S I N K

3. Ask you parents to also cut a small longitudinal cut on the bottom of your ship, as to allow you to put a “keel” inside and keep your boat straight in the water.

2. Ask your parents to help you cut the cork evenly across the length of the cork, giving you two equal shaped cork sections. They could also help you cut the “front” of the boat in a more “pointy” shape to resemble the actual looks of a boat.

Steps 1. To start, ask your parents to save a cork and lead when they open a bottle of wine.

Can you find her and send us a selfie together with her? Email prdept@rhkyc.org.hk. We will publish the winning selfie in our next Ahoy! How to make a sailing boat out of cork What do you need? • A cork • The lead of the wine bottle cap • Knife • Wooden toothpick • Paper sails

D S R A A I F L N A T I O N S U T U R T L E R I K G G E A N C H O R

Kids Only

Mermaids in Hong Kong? Our club has many interesting stories to tell, but sometimes they are hidden and you will have to look carefully! Did you know that the club has it’s very own mermaid? She is the smaller sister of the famous mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark and was given to the club by Danish community.

Available in prescription Available in prescription STYLE SHOWN: ALELELE BRIDGE STYLE SHOWN: ALELELE BRIDGE

The view’s view’s better better from The from here. here.

Our lightweight PolarizedPlus2® lenses are as flexible as you are, adapting to different light conditions Our lightweight PolarizedPlus2® lenses are as flexible as you are, adapting to different light conditions while reducing glare and enhancing colour. Try on a pair and see for yourself. Colour. Clarity. Detail. while reducing glare and enhancing colour. Try on a pair and see for yourself. Colour. Clarity. Detail.

PRESENTING PARTNER OF

| MAY 2021 AHOY!

Ahoy! May 2021

Articles inside

Club Directory News and Announcements

Coastal Rowing at Shelter Cove Inaugural Outrigger Canoe Outing in Sai Kung

Wine Page

Mental Training Tolo Harbour Regatta 2021 – Race Report

Sustainability T-Shirt Design Competition

Outrigger Canoeing and

Physical Training is

at Middle Island Sail Training and Middle Island: Summer School Holiday Courses

General Manager’s Message

Foiling WASZPS

A Mystery, Solved

Ladies Helm 2021

RHKYC Charity

Clean Regattas

Commodore’s Message

Calendar