Ahoy!nov16 eversion by Koko Mueller

Contents

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FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

4 Calendar 6 Commodore’s Message 8 General Manager’s Message 10 RHKYC Charity Foundation 12 Kellett Island Development

14 Autumn Regatta 18 10 th ICOYC Commodores’ Forum 20 Champion of Champions 22 Scallywag learns French

30 Head of the Canal Royal Open Regatta 32 The Queen Lili’uokalani Race 33 Seiko 18th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Championships

41 On the Horizon 42 F&B Food Promotions 42 Wine Page 46 Wine Form

SAILING

OTHER SPORTS

24 Starter’s Box 25 PROTESTING – What to do if you wish to protest 27 Sailing Development | Training 28 2016 USODA National Championships 29 US Optimist Nationals – A View from the Green Fleet

35 Squash

PHOTO: RHKYC / GUY NOWELL

THE BRIDGE

Autumn Regatta

MARINE

CLUB LINES 47 Club Directory 47 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements 48 New Members Cocktail Party

35 Marine | Boatyard 36 Ship Shop 38 Classified Page 39 Marine Directory

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Robert Stoneley; Vice Commodore John Woo; Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Club Denis Martinet; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer George Li; Rowing Captain Ng Kong Wan. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 47. 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

Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race

THU

FRI

SUN

Fondues

Around the Island Race

Starts Thursday 3 November

SAT

Sunday 27 November

Middle Island and Shelter Cove

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1 November to 30 December

NOVEMBER

Double-boiled Soup, Snake Soup and Clay Pot Rice in the Bistro 1 November to 26 January Fondues at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 November to 30 December Craft Beer Buffet at the Main Bar on Mondays to Wednesdays 1 to 30 November

Kellett Island Wine Fair

VOLVO HONG KONG TO HAINAN RACE STARTS

CLASS RACING

Marchesi di Barolo Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

Shelter Cove Wine Fair Speaker Dinner with Laura Dekker – Youngest Solo Circumnavigator

CLASS RACING MATCH RACING DINGHY RACING Panda Pottery Painting AROUND THE ISLAND RACE (ROWING AND PADDLING)

12 CLASS RACING

The Macallan and Highland Park Whisky Dinner in the Compass Room

19 CLASS RACING

Thanksgiving Dinner in the Bistro

AROUND MIDDLE ISLAND RACE

20 AROUND THE ISLAND RACE

RHKYC Charity Foundation Christmas Party for Red Cross Hospital Schools Scented Candle Making Workshop

24 Wine of the Month

Clay Pot Rice, Double-boiled Soup and Snake Soup Bistro

Tormaresca Chardonnay IGT 2015 – Puglia, Italy Warburn Estate Merlot 2014 – South Australia

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Commodore’s Message As I write this tropical cyclones, Sarika and Haima are being carefully monitored by the Volvo China Coast Race Week Committee and the Sailing Office. We are crossing our fingers that these two systems will bear no effect on the Volvo China Coast Regatta and the Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race but, as ever, safety is of paramount importance. We will be going to print before they make landfall, so I sincerely hope that we will be unaffected and that in our next edition we report that everything went well.

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The 2016 HKODA National and Open Championships were held at Middle Island in October. Congratulations to all of our Shark squad who took part. Particular mention must go to Duncan Gregor who came first in both the Nationals and the Open Championship facing stiff opposition from Australia and Singapore. RHKYC sailors Jasmine Scholer, Nicolle Scholer, Thibault Minne, and Eloi Defline came second to fifth respectively in the Nationals.

Commodore Robert Stoneley

會長史東禮

Last month we were delighted to welcome New Zealand Olympic sailor Jo Aleh to the Club and are very grateful that she was able to take time out while she was in Hong Kong to give a really motivational talk to some of our young sailors. In November, we will be visited by another inspirational woman: Laura Dekker, the youngest person ever to have sailed solo around the globe. As well as the Sharks squad, this time our older members will get a chance to hear our visitor as she has also agreed to give a dinner talk in the Chart Room. Coming up this month Hong Kong’s biggest race of the year: the Around the Island Race which takes place on Sunday 27 November. If you haven’t already registered your boat for the Around the Island Race the deadline is 16 November – last year we had 232 entries, let’s see if we can beat that number this year! If you are not sailing this year, please remember that the Sailing Office is always in need for volunteers. Please also remember that this race is the first event in the annual Top Dog Trophy Series, the second event in which follows shortly afterwards: the Lipton Trophy pursuit race on 3 December. In a change to prior years, the Around the Island Race for the rowers and paddlers will take place separately on 13 November. I am very much looking forward to the next milestone in the Kellett Island Development Project. Our contractors are working hard to put the finishing touches to the next series of new facilities that will come on line: the new gym, the new family room, the new members’ changing rooms, the new central kitchen and a temporary casual dining venue. These should be opening next month – please see pages 12 and 13 for details.

執筆之時，富豪汽車中國海岸帆船賽委員會及本會的航海部正對颱風「莎莉嘉」及強颱風「海馬」作出密切監視。我們不願意看到這兩個颱風為「富豪汽車中國海岸帆船賽」及「富豪汽車香港至海南島帆船賽」帶來任何影響，但不竟安全至上是我們首要的考慮。本刊將會在它們登陸前印刷，誠心希望賽事不會受到颱風影響，同時希望我能於下期《Ahoy!》為大家帶來好消息。 2016香港樂天帆船錦標賽於10月份在中途島舉行。熱烈恭賀各有份參與的鯊魚隊成員，其中焦點落於在錦標賽中，面對來自澳洲和新加坡的強勁對手仍能獲得首名席位的 Duncan Gregor；還有本地賽中第二至五名來自香港遊艇會的帆船手：Jasmine Scholer, Nicolle Scholer, Thibault Minne 及 Eloi Defline。在上月，我們非常榮幸能夠邀請到來自新西蘭的奧運帆船選手 Jo Aleh 在百忙當中抽空親臨本會，與我們的年輕帆船手分享勵志故事。在11月，另一位令人鼓舞人心的講者：Laura Dekker 將與我們分享她的故事；她是一位年紀最輕獨自圍繞世界航行的帆船手。除鯊魚隊以外，其他會員亦將有機會能聽到 Laura Dekker 的分享，因為她已答應會於 Chart Room 內舉行一次座談晚宴。本港一年一度的盛事香港環島大賽將在本月展開，比賽日期為11月27日。截止報名日期為11月16日，請大家把握最後機會報名。上屆賽事，我們收到232個報名，希望本年度將會更踴躍。如不欲參加本年度的比賽，亦請不忘向賽事部報名成為賽事義工！順帶一提，香港環島大賽乃是年度 Top Dog 盃帆船聯賽中首項賽事，接著下來的是12月3日的 Lipton 盃帆船追逐賽。和以往的分別是划艇手和槳手的賽事將安排在11月13日舉行。我十分期待現時在吉列島進行的擴建工程，亦深信這將會是本會的一個里程碑。承建商正努力地為一系列的新設施作最後修建，當中包括；新健身室、新家庭房、新會員更衣室、新中央廚房和臨時休閒餐飲場地等。以上設施將於下月全面開放，詳情請參閱12頁。

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General Manager’s Message

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The RHKYC Charity Foundation certainly has been busy as you will see from pages 10 and 11. On 25 September we hosted a ‘Sailing Day for Wan Chai Youths’ in conjunction with the Wanchai District Office, Home Affairs Department, the Wan Chai West Area Committee (WCWAC) and the Wan Chai Youth Ambassadors (WCYA). That same week we invited over 70 patients and family members from the Red Cross Hospital Schools to enjoy the Fireworks. At the end of this month, more patients from the Red Cross Hospital Schools will be here for our annual RHKYC Charity Foundation Christmas Party.

General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

There are many ways you can support the Club’s charity initiatives this festive season; attend one of our new events – Skyline Cinema which launched last month to rave reviews; if you have children you may consider writing a Letter to Santa Claus (and they will receive a written reply); you may leave some wrapped presents in Reception (labeled as to whether it is suitable for a boy or girl and what age range); attend the inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday 2 December (please refer to the Christmas brochure or the website for details); the Charity 100-Robert-Parker-Point-Only Wine Dinner on Thursday 1 December is also raising funds for RHKYC Charity Foundation and each member manning their own small business stall for the Christmas Fair has made a donation to the Foundation – please do come down for your Christmas shopping on 10 December. A new activity coming your way is a Scented Candle Making Workshop on 24 November – see details on page 41 where you will also find details on the popular Panda Pottery Painting. Bookings are going very well for our dinner dance celebrating the 70 th anniversary since the war that Kellett Island operating as Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club – don’t miss this one! There are many more offerings this month – do take the time to read the details in this issue. Also with this issue, Hong Kong residents will find a copy of the Christmas brochure – this is also available online. Apart from the festive events, we have the Marchesi di Barolo Wine Dinner on 4 November and the Macallan and Highland Park Whisky Dinner on 17 November. Down in the Bistro we will feature a Thanksgiving menu for dinner on 24 November. All in all it is looking like a busy run up to Christmas and New Year. Don’t forget to book up your family or colleague gatherings with our Banquet team over the festive season. And finally as detailed on page 12 we are working hard with the contractors and consultants to deliver the new facilities before Christmas and we will keep you posted in next month’s Ahoy and weekly emails as we get closer to the date. I look forward to seeing you around the Club.

香港遊艇會慈善基金會最近一直忙於舉辦不同的活動，詳情請見10頁。於9月25日，我們與灣仔民政事務處、灣仔西分區委員會及灣仔區青年大使會合辦了一個名為帆船同樂日的慈善活動；而於同一個星期，我們亦再次邀請來自紅十字會醫院學校超過70位的病童和家長一同觀賞煙花匯演；而本月尾，我們將會邀請更多來自紅十字會醫院學校的小朋友參加一年一度的聖誕派對。普天同興的節日將至，這裡有很多不同方式讓你支持本會的慈善基金會發展；歡迎參加我們舉辦的一個全新活動 — 上月才剛推出便收到好評如潮的空中電影院；如你家中有小孩，則可考慮寫一封信給聖誕老人（同時小朋友將會收到一封由聖誕老人的親筆回信）；再者，你可以準備一些包裝好的聖誕禮物並放置於接待處（請標示好禮品適用於什麼年齡的男孩或女孩）；你亦可以出席12月2日星期五舉行的聖誕樹亮燈儀式（詳情請參閱聖誕特刊或本會網頁）；另外，於12月1日星期四晚舉行的 Robert Parker 評鑒100分慈善晚宴當中籌得的善款亦將撥捐本會之慈善基金；最後，每個將會在聖誕市集擺設攤檔亦會把部份收益捐作慈善用途，大家請不忘於12月10 日一同來湊一下熱鬧。另一個全新的活動－香薰蠟燭製作班將於11月24日舉行，詳情請參閱41頁，該頁同時亦有陶瓷製作班的資料。 70週年慶祝舞會的報名情況亦非常踴躍，不竟這是一個為二次世界大戰後吉列島重新開放香港遊艇會的慶祝派對，你又豈能錯過？請大家細閱本期《 Ahoy!》，當中談及到很多不同類型的節目。另外，各居住在香港的會員將會收到一本隨本刊寄出的聖誕特刊，電子版同時亦已上載到本會網頁。除了一連串的節慶活動，不得不提的還有11月4日舉行的 Marchesi di Barolo 美酒晚宴及11月17日舉行的 Macallan and Highland Park 威士忌晚宴。而 Bistro 將於11 月24日特別提供感恩節餐單。我們正密鑼緊鼓地為聖誕及新年作好準備，歡迎大家向宴會部同事預約各類型的家庭聚餐及同事的慶祝活動。最後，大家可以於12頁看到有關我們正與承建商及顧問協商，希望新設施能於聖誕節前可以準備妥當，更多資訊及確實日期將於下期《Ahoy!》及每周電郵內向大家公佈。期望在本會內與大家見面。

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Sailing Day for Wan Chai Youth n 25 September the RHKYC Charity Foundation hosted a ‘Sailing Day for Wan Chai Youths’ in cooperation with the Wan Chai District Office of the Home Affairs Department. Much of the coordination for this successful event was between the Club’s Sailing and PR Department as well as the Wan Chai West Area Committee (WCWAC) and Wan Chai Youth Ambassadors (WCYA). The event of course would not have been possible without the generosity of members from the

Ruffian and Impala fleets who volunteered their time (and boats!) to take our guests out sailing in the harbour before returning to the Club where they enjoyed lunch whilst making full use of the bowling alley. At the end of the event, Jacky Suen Yat-hau Chairman of the WCWAC presented souvenirs to the Club and to our volunteer members. This was a very rewarding new initiative and the Club will certainly continue its work in supporting the local community.

Special thanks goes to the owners and skippers of Impalas: Moll, Taurus, Also Can and Caviar and Ruffians: Austerity, Bandolero, Diablo, Helios, Scallywag and Schannuleke.

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National Day Fireworks and Dinner The Bridge

Here follows a thoughtful thank you letter received from Rick Chan, District Office (Wanchai): “I write to express my sincere gratitude for the contribution of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) for making the Sailing Day for Wan Chai Youth a successful event on 25 September. The feedback from the young participant is overwhelmingly positive. I am also grateful that members and staff of RHKYC were all supportive and enjoyed the fun of sailing together. Young participants at this event mostly come from low-income families or belong to ethnic minority groups that do not possess the experience of sailing before. The Sailing Day was an opportunity for them to walk out of their comfort zone, learn a new water sport and about team work, and broaden their horizons. This is invariably conducive to community building and social cohesion that we cherish.

ver 70 patients and families from the Red Cross Hospital Schools accepted our annual invitation to the National Day Fireworks and Dinner. We also had an opportunity to meet their new Principal, Dr. Kenson Wong. On arrival, everyone had a tour of the boatyard and then went down to the Eastern Pontoon where they were treated to a talk by the crew from Helios and the children also got to board a boat or two to have their photos taken. As the sun set, everyone gathered at the poolside for a fantastic buffet and then of course the fireworks lit up the sky. Later, Dr. Wong wrote “Thanks again for everything you and your colleagues have done for our kids on 1 October. That was really amazing and we were so glad to see their smiles and happy faces. We are truly blessed to have you and the club as our partner indeed.” We look forward to welcoming Red Cross Hospital Schools back to the Club later this month for our annual Christmas Party.

The Wanchai District Office is committed to promoting the core values of youth development through diverse activities and cooperation with organizations in the community. As our trusted partner, I hope the RHKYC will continue its support for our future endeavours and we will work together to build a harmonious and happy community.”

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Kellett Island Development The Bridge Above: Artist’s impression of the East Wing Extension; Below L to R: Current view from the boatyard; The new roof space will feature fantastic views towards Kowloon; Excellent views of the Boatyard towards North Point

xcitement around the Club is growing as we near the next milestone of the Kellett Island Development project: the opening of the East Wing Extension and the Central Block. While the new Ship Shop, Sail Lockers, Squash Courts, etc. in the Annex New Wing have been open for a few months now and have been very well received, it’s at this juncture that we make a step change in terms of the benefits that the development project will bring to members. Commodore Robert Stoneley said “the disruption to the main clubhouse has been immense over the last two years so I’m

really looking forward to the hoardings coming down outside the Main Bar beside the Main Lawn and the opening up of this next tranche of facilities. The work to get us this far can’t be underestimated as we’ve attached new buildings to old, grappled with the uneven foundation rock of Kellett Island, and at the same time kept the Club operating. Management, all of our consultants and the Project Steering Group should be congratulated on what they’ve achieved. The General Committee is also grateful to all of our members who have put up with the disruption and the fact that this phase is coming in a couple of months behind schedule. Hopefully

when they see the results they will all agree the pain has been worthwhile.” Interior designer Inge Strompf-Jepsen said “It has been an amazing design journey to create new spaces in the beautiful historic building. The team at Jepsen Designs hopes the past is well represented while new needs have been catered for and that members will enjoy the spaces at the end of the year.” East Wing Extension From January, the ground floor space is going to be given over to a temporary Bistro; offering casual dining both indoors and out. Even though it’s temporary, we are sure members

Going up to the next level, this will be shared by the new gym (with a studio) and the children’s playroom; it is planned that these areas will be open before the end of December 2016. The gym will be all-new Life Fitness gym equipment catering for both general fitness and specific weight training for active sportsmen and women; there will also be an adjoining Studio where we will be able to hold classes such as yoga and pilates, etc. To help members make the most of these, the Club is looking to enter into an agreement with a company to provide fitness classes and personal training. Located next door to the gym, the indoor children’s playroom is one of the most highly anticipated facilities; it will be much larger than our old facility and will be large enough to have member-run playgroups, book readings, art classes, etc. In the meantime, the old family room under the Main Bar balcony is being converted into a room for our cadet members. The roof of the East Wing Extension is very quickly going to become a member favourite. Still to be officially named, this venue will offer a relaxed outdoor lounge area with fantastic views of Kowloon, the eastern harbour as well as across the boatyard to the Typhoon Shelter and North Point. Central Block Hidden back of house but with members reaping the rewards, the brand new expanded kitchen, cold storage, Purchasing and

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will enjoy the experience of dining on the other side of the Club with equally interesting views. Remember the Club turtles? They have been enjoying their two year stay with our foster members and they will be returning to their new home here as well. Later, in September 2017 when the enlargement of the Bistro and new reception is complete, the indoor area will begin its transformation into what was originally planned; a new three-lane bowling alley with a much larger seating area which will be much more conducive to entertaining family and friends. The outdoor area will become the playground and the new lanes and playground will open in December 2017.

Clockwise from top left: Changing Room; Central Block Roof; Children’s Playroom; Gym layout

Receiving offices will occupy the ground floor area that was once the Bistro Courtyard, Men’s Changing Room and Squash Courts. Apart from an increase in the quality and variety of food served at the club, another key benefit that members will get from this new layout is that delivery trucks should no longer drive down the main driveway towards the Reception or park in front of the Dolphins as all deliveries will be sent to the east side of the Club (where the men’s changing room entrance from the boatyard used to be). Above the kitchen and into the upper portion of what was the squash courts (now split into two levels with the kitchen storage, etc, below) will be the member changing rooms. Both the men’s and ladies will now feature saunas and steam rooms together with greatly expanded toilet, showers, lockers and changing areas. The opening of the new member changing rooms and gym mean members will move out of the temporary changing rooms and gym in the Annex New Wing and these facilities will now become permanent staff changing rooms and canteen as originally designed. Making a huge difference to members will be the long awaited removal of the hoarding in the Small Lawn Corridor. In place of the confinement members have felt for the last 18 months, this will now be open with bright views across to Causeway Bay. The Small Lawn will still be there and from it members will be able to step up to the landscaped roof of the Central

Block and then onto the Main Lawn. The Main Bar too will finally have the hoarding removed from outside its large bay windows and the large doors leading out to the Main Lawn can be used once again, bringing back the light and easy access we enjoy so much. With a lot coming together at the end of this phase, everyone is working extremely hard to ensure the facilities open in December. Chris Perry of project managers, Gleeds, said “Whilst the existing main clubhouse building has thrown up a few unforeseen structural issues, the Gleeds team are actively working with the Club’s design consultants and contractor to plan and sequence the remaining works in order to complete these before Christmas whilst maintaining the Club’s current operations.” Project Architect Nick Burns of P&T echoed Perry’s sentiments saying “We have had a lot of difficulties with the old building structure, all of which have now been resolved and the team are working hard for completion”. William Yip, Director of the construction company, Fong Wing Shing added “The Kellett Island project has been an interesting and challenging one but everyone at Fong Wing Shing Construction remains fully committed to completing the next phase of the work before the end of December and then commencing the final phase next year”. All we want for Christmas is to have the facilities open by the end of December. Let’s hope that Father Christmas doesn’t disappoint us this year! NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

Autumn Regatta W O RD S: N AO MI WA LG REN | PH OTO S: GU Y N O W EL L

Feature | Autumn Regatta With the Hong Kong Observatory issuing amber rain and thunder storm warnings throughout Hong Kong, Day 1 of the Autumn Regatta turned out to be a very wet one! Whilst three classes started the first race, the dying breeze led to the N over A flag being displayed at 1525hrs and all racing was abandoned for the day. Wet sailors were overjoyed when the horn sounded and they headed back to the Club.

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Feature | Autumn Regatta

ay 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forecast did not look promising nevertheless it turned out to be a cracking day with beautiful sunny skies and fluffy white clouds and an easterly breeze of 6 to 8kts to top it off! 75 boats joined the racing, representing 9 classes and 11 divisions. With no races completed on the first day, Race Officer Barry Truhol was keen to make sure to get in the two races required for the regatta. With this in mind, more conservative courses were chosen for Race 1 in view of the very light winds predicted. The start line was set off of Hung Hom with 11 Impalas vying for a position, they were sent on course 302 NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

RACE 1

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AUTMUM REGATTA – RESULTS CLASS

to Shau Kei Wan and returning to Hung Hom for the finish along with the Flying 15s, Etchells, Impalas, J/80s, Sports Boats, and Big Boat Division 1 and 2 shortly after. The Pandora and Ruffians raced from Hung Hom rounding Tai Koo Shing to port and finishing at Hung Hom. The Big Boats were given a slightly longer course; Tai Koo Shing, Eastern Harbour Mark 1, returning to Tai Koo Shing and finishing at Hung Hom. With improving wind conditions, the RO wasted no time in starting the second race which kicked off at 1220hrs. All boats were sent on a longer courses for Race 2 with the Dragons, Etchells, Flying 15s, Impalas, J/80s, Sports Boats and Big Boats starting at Hung Hom and racing to Shau Kei Wan and hoisting their kites and then heading down to Eastern Mark 2, back up to Shau Kei Wan for the second rounding and again hoisting their kites for a 1.56nm leg to finish at Dock Buoy. With all divisions finishing by 1525hrs, competitors sailed their way to the Main Bar with a few crews making a pit stop at the Sailing Office to protest on exclusion and restricted zones. The prizegiving kicked off on the Main Lawn around 1730hrs with free refreshments and Commodore Robert Stoneley presenting trophies and laser engraved stemware to the winners.

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Big Boat Division 1 First Second Third Pandora First – Panache Trophy Second Third Sportsboat First Second Third Big Boat Division 3 First boat with no IRC Second Third Etchells First Second Third J/80 First Second Third Dragon First & Dragon Challenge Cup Second Third Ruffian First – Tygga Tankard Second Third Big Boat Division 2 First IRC & Foster’s Cup Second Third Flying Fifteen First – Challenge Shield Second Third Impala First – Lamda Cup Second Third

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WINNER

Signal 8 FreeFire Ambush

Hanning / Jacobs / Kendall / McWilliam / Pender Sam Chan Drew Taylor / Joachim Isler

Solstice Panopae Windfall

K. W Chair Joseph Wong Tom Ho

R2B2 Merlin San Long

Dion Houghton Steve Bourne Johan Leven / Sheridan Teasel

No One Else GA Zam Zammah

Jack Ng Arthur Ho Ho Wai Keung, Terrence

Quest King of the Pin Gunga Din

Fred Kinmonth Frank van Kempen / Greg Kearns Nick Burns

Footloose Invictus Sail la vie

Henry Wong Simon Wong Ernest Wei

Zephyr Tam Nguyen Maiden in Hong Kong Frederic Roumier Celine Marc Castagnet Larrikin Schannuleke Bandolero

Cathy Lam Erwin ven den Berg Simon Soo

Lighthorse Sea Wolf Talkinghead

Shawn Kang Tiger Mok C H Mak

Tom Ffoolery Puff n Stuff Kerfuffle

Tom Sheppard David Chow Carlyon Knight- Evans / Lucy Sutro

Taxi Boss Hogg Also Can

Dennis Chien Bob Yu / Francis Cheung Cheng Kwok Wai / Ambrose Lo

Feature | Autumn Regatta First row: Barry Truhol-Race Officer; Flying Fifteen – 1st Tom Ffoolery; Flying Fifteen – 2nd Puff n Stuff; Flying Fifteen – 3rd Kerfuffle Second row: Big Boat – 1st Signal Third row: Etchells – 1st Quest; Etchells – 2nd King of the Pin; J80 – 1st Footloose; J80 – 2nd Invictus Fourth row: 8; Pandora – 1st Solstice; Sport Boat – 1st R2B2 Dragon – 1st Zephyr; Dragon – 2nd Maiden in Hong Kong; Ruffian – 1st Larrikin; Ruffian – 2nd Schannuleke Fifth row: Impala – 1st Taxi; Impala – 2nd Boss Hogg; Impala rd rd st – 3 Also Can Sixth row: Big Boat – Div2 Seawolf; Big Boat Div2 – 3 – Talkinghead; BigBoat Div2 – 1 Lighthorse NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

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Feature | 10th ICOYCCommodores’ Forum

W O RD S: RO BERT STO NEL E Y A ND M A RK B OVAIRD | PH OTO S: HENRIK H A NSEN

Despite sailing being a sport that frequently brings sailors and sailing clubs together and many clubs being linked to each other by reciprocal arrangements, until relatively recently there was no international forum that brought us together to discuss common issues we all face – how to increase participation in the sport, how best to work with sponsors (if at all), how to increase the value that members feel they get from their club, how to reward volunteers, how to enhance race management skills, how best to communicate with members without deluging them with lots of emails… – we would just rely on the individual experience of members and club management, ad hoc conversations when visiting other clubs, or just trial and error.

ne of the reasons the ICOYC (International Council of Yacht Clubs) was founded, was to address this issue and provide opportunities for yacht clubs from around the world to come together and learn from each other. Their key event for knowledge sharing is the Commodores’ Forum which is held every c. 18 months. A week-long event, it comprises morning and afternoon conference sessions together with a closing series of yacht races for the Commodores’ Cup; there are of course numerous meals and social activities for delegates to get together, share stories and build relationships. The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club has hosted it twice, setting a high bar for others to reach. This time the Royal Danish Yacht Club took on the challenge and added it to the busy calendar of events they have organised to celebrate their 150 th anniversary. After a Board meeting and AGM, the Forum was opened by the Mayor of Hørsholm Municipality, the coastal area north of Copenhagen which hosted the event and where the RDYC has one of its three clubhouses, and new ICOYC member clubs (Royal Cork Yacht Club and Gstaadt

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Yacht Club) were welcomed into the organisation before we got down to the serious side of the Forum. With the overall theme of the conference being “How do we reinvent our clubs and the sport we are representing”, the main sessions and some of the key elements were:

Strategic thinking in how we develop our clubs • A consultant with one of Denmark’s leading strategy consulting firms presented on how to approach a strategic planning exercise and drive the resulting strategy through into execution. • The COE of the Danish Sailing Association discussed ideas on how to address the issues of an aging demographic, to attract youth into the sport and to retain ‘junior’ sailors (ages 26-35). • The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Chicago Yacht Clubs presented on how they had dealt with issues they had faced such as poor financial results, membership dissatisfaction, the tendency of committee chairs to micro-manage, changes in leadership, and an aging/declining membership. CYC gave an interesting presentation linking racing strategies to how you run a club: eg. design a game plan that doesn’t change with the watch, build a high functioning team, focus on what’s happening, always look for speed, involve young people as much as possible since they can do things you can’t, and maintain strong communications around the boat. • Inge Strompf-Jepsen, our past Commodore, presented on how the RHKYC has adapted to changes and how we are redeveloping our facilities at Kellett Island to prepare the Club to meet not only the requirements of our sports and our members now, but also to secure its position for future generations. Volunteer management, how do we develop our volunteers? • An academic presented some insights on the spirit of volunteering in Denmark and how clubs can encourage/develop volunteers. • Having opened by quoting that “volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless” Royal Perth Yacht Club then went on to show how they are maximising this scare

resource by reducing their reliance on volunteers by using technology to automate aspects of race management wherever possible. • Societe Nautique de Marseilles and Royal Southern Yacht Club talked about volunteer management and some of the ways they reward volunteers many of which were very similar to those our own Race Management have, or are planning to, introduce. Are we getting full use of social media? • A Board member of RDYC, and a local journalist (the daughter of RDYC’s Commodore!) discussed what social media is (if you have an opportunity to interact with others, its social media) and strategies for getting full use out of it (eg. know your goals, make it easy for people to interact, find and leverage your club’s ‘influencers’, optimise how you use #tags). • I presented our social media strategy, using our coverage of the Rolex China Sea Race as a case study, and Sydney Royal Yacht Squadron discussed how they developed a digital media strategy to shore-up their finances (eg. using a CRM system to target specific membership segments, refreshing their website, leveraging social media). New types of sailing – both racing and cruising – adapting to competition and changed lifestyle • World Sailing’s equipment director discussed how materials are evolving and how this is impacting sailing in ways such as foiling and boat shapes, and how changing lifestyles are leading to boat sharing platforms, the need for types of boat that give more instant gratification, and a need for clubs to embrace water-sports as a whole. • He then went on to describe ‘speed fleet racing’, the development of a Sailing Champions League in Europe and how the national feeder leagues for this are driving not only renewed junior interest in competitive sailing but also enhancing clubs by introducing greater inter-club competition. The forum ended with Jack Lloyd, Race Director of the Volvo Offshore Race, talking about how the VOR has developed over the years, how they approach their port stopovers in order to create a legacy of interest in sailing, and some of their plans for the future. Overall, the Forum was an insightful few days and we left with a whole raft of ideas to bring back to Hong Kong and share with our various committees. With our city having been chosen as a stopover port and the club starting to plan how we want to get involved, the VOR session was particularly timely. Unfortunately we didn’t come home as victors of the Commodores’ Cup but instead have some great memories. Our thanks go out to the RCYC, who were excellent hosts, and in particular Lars Ive, their Commodore, who single handedly organised the event. They make them tough in Denmark! (Although he admitted that it was really because he prefers a committee to never have more than one member sitting on it!) NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

Feature | 10th ICOYCCommodores’ Forum

How do we attract more and longer lasting sponsors? • A representative of UI Sports, a sports management group, discussed how sponsors look to align their values and products with those of clubs or events they sponsor, creating a common experience and therefore relationship to build trust and interest in their brands/ products. He described different ways sponsorship arrangements get activated and the sort of expectations sophisticated sponsors have – as we know from our own experience, it is no longer a matter of just sticking their logo on a banner. • The CEO of Denmark’s leading watch retailer presented on how sponsors evaluate the value of a sponsorship together with how we need to handle and communicate with them. • Royal Southern Yacht Club, Gstaad Yacht Club and our Genearl Manager Mark Bovaird, then described segmenting and strategies on how to work with sponsors for the benefit of the event, the club and of course to meet the activation goals of the sponsor and thus secure long term partnerships.

Champion of Champions W O RD S: A D RIA N LI | PH OTO S:

A D RIA N LI |

M AT HIEU BRUMMER |

NIKKI CL A RIN GB O L D

Feature | Champion of Champions

Top sailors from the Club’s one-design classes came together on September 17 and 18 hoping to be crowned the Champion of Champions 2016. With a Random Pairs Team Racing format – where two classes are randomly paired up to team race another two randomly selected pair, this event would really test each crew’s boat handling, tactics and knowledge of the rules in short course, umpired races. Racing in the Club’s co-owned, one design class of J/80s; this event was a great way for the sailors to showcase their skills on the race course.

he week prior to the Champion of Champions Regatta, the competitors had the opportunity to attend a Team Racing Seminar held by Middle Island Sailing and Marine Manager, Jono Rankine at Kellett Island. Well attended by the competitors, this seminar saw Jono talk through team racing tactics for slowing boats down and how to handle the prestart maneuvers; leaving the competitors with valuable insight into the concept of team racing as well as some top tips in general racing. Day 1 saw an early start with crew weigh-ins, registration and a briefing by Race Officer Mark Parker. With 42 races planned and a steady 13kts in Junk Bay, the RO and sailors

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were keen to start racing as soon as possible. At 1030hrs, the race committee hoisted the AP on the water as Mark Layer John Breen made the final adjustments to Course 2;

a port-rounding square course. After a short delay the AP was lowered and the first round of four competing teams found themselves in start sequence. The first race saw some great clean team racing. With four umpires watching every race, the competitors needed to have a good knowledge of the rules and know how to use them to their advantage. As the day went on, skippers became more aggressive in their team racing tactics, many of which Jono had gone over a week before. With the breeze dropping to 8kts at 1400hrs, boat handling became slightly harder, making tactics even more important. With a few more races being completed in a dying breeze, the AP over A

Feature | Champion of Champions

went up at 1621hrs with 15 races completed for the day. On water umpires, led by David Fan, commented that the competitors gained a greater sense of the rules as the day went on. “The racing was close enough to keep us umpires on our toes with some near-misses but fortunately we ended the day with only one collision.” Day 2 racing on Sunday started with Race 16, the RO’s firm pick of the regatta; in a superbly played out battle of tactics, the J/80s and Dragons teamed up to battle it out with the Etchells and Ruffians. All displayed great teamwork and team racing skills, with the Dragon Class team flying in from 4th to 1st position to take the win while crossing the finish line head to wind in a full blocking tactic. There were plenty of protest flags flown throughout this race making calls tough for the umpires; with both red and green flags being flown. With a reduced-size course being laid to suit a forecasted dropping breeze, the teams had to pull out all stops to try and win in a shorter time. As a result, the competitors were even more outgoing with some crews beginning to hunt. More incidents between boats occurred making the day more exciting overall. Halfway through the day’s racing, a sea breeze started to build near the race course. The race committee decided to AP and move the race course closer to Lei Yue Mun to take

advantage of the new breeze. With a few more races being sailed, N over A was signaled after 22 races. A special mention goes to Simon Wong and his crew, representing the Dragon Class, for displaying some of the best tactical racing of the event by forcing incidents on the race course and always going back to help their team by slowing down their opponents. After 22 races, Impalas placed 3rd with 45% of their races won, Dragons placed 2nd with 82% of their races won and the Etchells placed 1st with 91% of their races won.

Special thanks to Nikki Claringbold from the Sailing Office and Seah Chin Yew Match Racing Committee member for making this great event possible and giving us the opportunity to see some great team racing over the weekend. Huge thanks also go out to all the fantastic on water volunteers and umpires who make these events possible and of course, Race Chairman and RO Mark Parker and his great race management team. The Match Racing Committee is looking to give more Team Racing Seminars, so keep a look out!

L to R: Etchells Champion of Champions 2016; Dragons – also 2nd place; 3rd Impalas NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

Scallywag learns French W O RD S: KIM PA S C O E | PH OTO : BRYA N G AU VA N

Feature | Scallywag learns French Scallywag, representing the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, was one of the 19 yachts (32- 100ft) to participate in the 5th edition of the New Caledonia Groupama Race. This is the first time the event has had a Super Maxi enter. The race started at 100hrs on Sunday 25 September from Baie des Citrons, Noumea where thousands of people lined the shores with an impressive flotilla of spectator boats on the water.

he wind at the start was from the west and was blowing 10 to 12kts. RHKYC member and Scallywag owner, Seng Huang (SH) Lee, got the 100 footer off to a brilliant downwind start, however the trimaran Vodaphone, quickly led the fleet. We had fantastic downwind sailing conditions through thes tip of the lagoon and there are no words to describe the scenery and the beauty of the New Caledonian coast line. Once on the east coast, the breeze died and Scallywag

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fought hard to keep the boat moving in the light and shifty conditions. The turning point in the race between both Hong Kong owned boats; Scallywag and Karl Kwok’s Beau Geste, when Scallywag decided to head offshore looking for breeze while Beau Geste stayed in the lagoon. The breeze remained steady throughout the race with Scallywag continuing to move away from the rest of the fleet. SH finished the race steering his Super Maxi over the line finishing

at 23:24:55hrs; setting a new record of 2d 13h 19m for the Groupama race. After the race SH said, “I am very happy with the race and the team in our first 650nm race as Scallywag. The boat is preforming well and the crew has made huge progress since Hamilton Island Race Week last month. I am looking forward to taking part in the Club’s Volvo China Coast Regatta and Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race and rounding out the year down in Australia with the Rolex Sydney to Hobart”.

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Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race

Starts Thursday 3 November

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Around The Island Race

Sunday 27 November

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Lipton Trophy

Saturday 3 December

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40th Anniversary of the San Fernando Race Notice of Race and online registration is open for the 40 th Anniversary of the San Fernando Race, starting 12 April 2017.

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The first San Fernando race came about when a group of sailors decided it was a shame to spend time and money preparing a yacht for the China Sea Race and then have to wait two years before sailing to the Philippines again.

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Around the Island Race Hong Kong’s biggest sailing event, the Around the Island Race, will take place on Sunday 27 November. The Notice of Race and online entry can be found at: www.rhkyc.org.hk/AroundtheIslandRace.aspx Mooring and hardstanding space is limited at Kellett Island and will be allocated on a first come first served basis upon entry into the race. Please note that owing to the amount of administration involved in preparing for this race, no entries will be entertained after 1800hrs on Monday 21 November. ATIR constitutes the first race of the 2016-207 Top Dog Trophy Series and is followed on Saturday 3 December by the first harbour pursuit race, the Lipton Trophy. Information and race documents are posted on the website along with the online entry form.

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If you would like to watch the fleet depart on the Hong Kong to Hainan Race, the start will be at Club line off Kellett Island with the warning signal at 1310hrs. See you down at the Club!

Our late Past Commodore, Vic Locke, said when interviewed in the nineties for the Club history book, “I remember asking why we didn’t race to the Philippines every year and being told that the wives wouldn’t like it,’ recalled Vic Locke who took part in the first Luzon Race in his S&S 34 Doonaree. “Some of us, however, did not have such restrictions and liked going to the Philippines, but not necessarily Manila. San Fernando offered a very good anchorage, and customs and immigration facilities. It was also totally different in atmosphere from Manila.” The 1977 race brought together six yachts for the rough passage to the Philippines, who then raced from San Fernando to Hong Kong, the opposite direction to the subsequent events. The winner was Berry Byrne in his yacht Drogheda. Come and join us for this blue water classic, race documentation can be found at: www.sanfernandorace.com

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PROTESTING – What to do if you wish to protest W O RD S: C AT H Y D EL A N Y- H O BB S

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On the water If you are involved in an incident on the water and feel aggrieved, you must act immediately. You must loudly hail (shout) the word “PROTEST”! No other word will do. And as quickly as possible in the circumstances, you must also conspicuously display a Red Flag unless your hull length is less than 6m. It should be a flag – nothing else will do. You must do these two things immediately so that the other party is aware and can act appropriately. If you are too far away to hail the other boat(s), then you must inform them as soon as you possibly can using the word ‘Protest’. Take a look at RRS 61.1(a) before you next go racing. The hail and flag do not commit you to actually submitting a protest. However, it does give you the option to complete and put in a protest before the end of the protest time limit (PTL). Should you neither hail correctly nor display the flag as soon as possible, the possibility of having your protest found valid is usually rather slim – unless you have an extremely real reason for not being able to do so. Protest committees will listen to your reasons and make a decision on validity according to the rules. So if in doubt or you believe you did all you could, submit your protest. Should you believe the rule(s) infringed by the other party is in the RRS Part 2 (when boats meet – rules 10 to 24) and the other party exonerates themselves (takes their turns or retires) or elects to take a scoring penalty, then in most cases no further action is needed unless there is serious damage or injury to one or both competitors. If there is serious damage or injury, there must be a protest hearing. Should you realise at any time, you may have broken a rule in the RRS Part 2 then, whether you are protested or not, you should immediately take your penalty or retire depending on the applicable rule. If you are not sure whether you broke a rule, then either take a penalty and

continue racing or risk being found to have broken a rule and finding yourself with a larger penalty or a DSQ. Protests or requests for redress that arise when you are not on the water If you wish to protest and you have either not been able to communicate with the other party on the water, or the situation occurred off the water, you still must inform the other party (using the word ‘Protest’) and submit your form within the PTL. Completing and submitting the protest/redress request If you decide to submit a protest, it MUST be in writing and be handed in if at all possible prior to the end of the PTL. It is normal to use the standard protest form which is available at the Club and also on the internet, but if you really cannot get a protest form, then use any available paper. If you send in a protest by internet, then it is up to you to ensure that this is an available option according to the event’s rules

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and that you obtain an acknowledgement that the protest has been received. If you do not have that acknowledgement, then it has not been received.

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You must do your best to submit your protest on time. Waiting to get more information, having a shower, chatting on the pontoon or packing away your boat before submitting the protest are not grounds for making a late submission. If you really are unavoidably late and have tried to get your protest in as fast as possible, then do submit it. The person designated to receive protests must accept your protest regardless of the time, or what it is about, or what paper it is written on. They also must note the time and date that it was received and should give you back a copy. The race committee, a measurer and the protest committee may also submit protests. If they do so, these will be posted on the official notice board (ONB) before the end of the PTL. If you wish to submit a ‘Request for Redress’ (remember you cannot protest the race committee – you may only ask for redress) you must submit your request in the same way as for a protest. When you submit your protest [see RRS 61.2(b)] you must describe the incident. This may be done in a diagram or in words, or both. Everything else can be found out later and added either before or at the hearing (see all of RRS 61.2). Once you have submitted your protest or request for redress, then it is useful to go and discuss the incident with the other party. With some discussion and after referring to the RRS, you may be able to understand better what actually happened and what rules applied. If any party realises they have broken a rule, they may take their appropriate penalty (retire), allowing the protest to be withdrawn and so avoid a hearing. Remember it will be too late for any exoneration turns etc., but depending on the SIs, there may be options other than retirement. Should, in the case of a request for redress, the race committee find it has made an error in scoring, it is allowed to correct its error at any time. If after discussing the incident, you still disagree, the hearing will go ahead. Note that the protest committee will be looking at what happened, and will consider all the rules that apply, not just the rules any party believes may have been broken. If you wish to withdraw your protest, then approach the protest committee and make your request. A protest committee may not unreasonably refuse to accept a request for withdrawal. However, it is still the protest committee’s decision whether to allow a protest to be withdrawn. Lastly, just after the end of the PTL, check the ONB to make sure the

details of your protest are recorded correctly (protestor, protestee and race) and to find out when the hearing is scheduled. What to do if you are protested After every race it is up to you to check the ONB at the given time to see if you have been protested or named as a witness in a protest. It is highly recommended that you make a habit of checking the ONB after every day’s racing. There is no excuse for not knowing there has been a protest against you and protest committees hate to have to hold a hearing with only one party. Also note that you may be protested by a competitor or race committee in another event, race or class. If you suspect that you may be involved in a hearing as a protestee or witness, also check the ONB just after end of all PTLs. If you are protested, you need to prepare. You should immediately obtain a copy of the protest form, and find any possible witnesses and evidence you can. Don’t forget you may also speak to the protestor. You must attend the hearing at the scheduled time. If you have difficulty or the person you chose to represent you or key witnesses etc. are not available, it is up to you to inform the other parties immediately in case a schedule change is necessary or available. There is no excuse for not being prepared just because you did not try to obtain the protest in advance. Of course, if you are at a different location, then do advise the protest committee and do your best to get to any hearing as soon as is practicable. Protest committees are there to assist and everyone will be as helpful as they can. However, if you do not know there is a protest and cannot be contacted, then the protest hearing may go ahead without you. Some further notes If there are any difficulties for any parties and witnesses in attending hearings, or any party needs special time to prepare (give facts and reasons), then do work with everyone involved to try to agree a suitable hearing time. The objective of the protest hearing is to find out what happened, determine what rules apply, and then to come to conclusions and decisions based on the RRS. Sometimes there are reasons why hearings should not be delayed, although usually there is some scope for finding a suitable schedule. It is not necessary for the owner or the skipper to represent a party. If the protest concerns Part 2 rules though, the representative must have been on board at the time of the incident (see RRS 63.3). Should two or more parties counter protest each other for the same incident, then these protests will most likely be held together. For details, refer to the RRS Part 5 (rules 60 to 72).

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY COURSES School Term Break

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General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 MI Sailing & Marine Manager Jonathan Rankine 2812 0172 MI Centre Manager Patrick Lam 2812 7303 Sailing Instructor Kelvin Lau 2812 7303 Head Racing Coach Rob Partridge 2812 6255 Performance Coaches Alex Dyet and Christos Atzemain 2812 6255

Youth Autumn/Winter Programme

Full details and application forms can be found on our website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/YouthSailTraining.aspx Please note that members have booking priority one month before the start of the course.

SA IL T R A INING Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on ‘Sail Training’ or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk

HK PLEASURE VESSEL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE COURSE Part A (Master)

Future dates TBC (1900hrs to 2215hrs)

RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING

ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING Singlehanded Sailing: Taught in Laser Singlehanded Sailing: Taught in Laser Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Singlehanded Sailing: Taught in Laser Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Level 3 Prep: Taught in Wayfarer Singlehanded Sailing: Taught in Laser Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Level 3 Prep: Taught in Wayfarer

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses Option PBL2 Future date TBC RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB1 19 and 20 Nov Assessment Option 1 12 Nov *other weekdays available upon enquiry

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J/80 Crew Course Course Future date TBC

J/80 Skipper Course Course Theory 2 Dec (1900hrs to 2100hrs) Practical 4,10,11,18 Dec

Part B (Engineer) Future dates TBC (1900hrs to 2215hrs) These practical powerboat handling courses are available now. You must already hold the PVOCC.

ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES

5 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 3 Dec 4 Dec 7 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec

J/80 Supervised Sailing Boat Handling 12 Nov Boat Handling 20 Nov Boat Handling 11 Dec Boat Handling 18 Dec

This 5-day practical course is taught in our Wayfarer dinghies and follows. Also open to the public. HKSF Level 1 and 2 Option 5 – FULL 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 Nov (Sat/Sun) Option 6 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 Dec (Sat/Sun) Option 9 8, 9,16,17,18 Nov (weekdays) HKSF Level 3 Course

(0900hrs to 1700hrs) 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 Nov (Sat/Sun)

FIRST AID CPR AND AED COURSES Course Refresher

Future dates TBC (1830hrs to 2130hrs) 7, 14 November (1830hrs to 2130hrs)

Refresher course is only available to those who hold a valid NSC Standard First Aid & CPR/AED certificate or one that expires in the same month.

For further information please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk Sail Training Schedule The new schedule has recently been published online. Please remember that members do get priority on booking until one month before the course starts. In general we require a minimum of four students to be able to confirm a course. NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

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2016 USODA National Championships W O RD S: K A L A DAVIES

ver the summer, my sisters and I competed in the USODA Nationals, hosted by Houston Yacht Club, Galveston Bay, Texas from 27 to 31 July. We sailed for five days, the first of which was the Girls Nationals, and completed seven races, three of which were during the Girls Nationals. Each day followed a similar routine: rigging on the HYC lawn, a briefing with our coaches from Lakewood Yacht Club, led by Marek Valasek who Lana had met at the Opti Worlds last summer, and tuning whilst we waited for the Race Committee to lower the onshore AP. We usually launched at around midday for a 1300hrs start when the sea breeze had stabilised. For the Girls Nationals, we sailed

three races, with Lana finishing 23rd (out of 70) and me in 35th. I did better in each of my races so was warmed up and looking forward to the main event – the Nationals. Over the next four days, only four fleet races were sailed! Each day, the sea breeze arrived late, and then was overwhelmed by ‘pop ups’ – local intense thunderstorms which formed quickly and completely switched the wind as they headed towards the race course. So we were sent ashore multiple times to wait for the storms to pass. After two days, we had only had one race and, as I was yellow flagged for overly enthusiastic trimming on the reach, I was not in a great position. Day three saw the first stable conditions in the afternoon, and we

Clockwise from top: Waiting for the start; Preparing for the flag parade; Waiting for the start

sailed three races before heading to shore at 8:15pm against the background of the setting sun! I had consistently better second and third races, but then was black flagged in the fourth. With no discards and my previous yellow flag, this really putting a damper on my overall result – 214th out of 244. Lana improved in each of her races and finished 112th. She was really looking forward to continuing her upward progress, but with the arrival of another ‘pop up’ on the last day, the N over H was hoisted and we headed to shore for the final time. Overall this was a really good learning experience and I would like to thank the organisers and their sponsers for an amazing regatta despite the difficult conditions. Not only did they welcome us with true Texan hospitality, but they also organised for us to meet the US Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Teams for their send off to the Rio Olympics!

US Optimist Nationals – A View from the Green Fleet W O RD S: RO SIE DAVIES

he US Optimist Nationals was in Houston. Houston is the biggest city I have ever been in – I have never seen a city bigger than Houston. Wednesday: It was the Girls Nationals. I wasn’t sailing that day, but my sisters were. I was on the committee boat, with my mum. I was doing the flags. Thursday: It was the opening ceremony of the Nationals. On that day there was no wind. We went out, started two races but didn’t finish any of them. Friday: I did five races. Everybody had to wait for a long time for the wind to get stronger. I didn’t do very well. Saturday: I did two races. Even though I didn’t do very well, I kept on smiling every time I crossed the finish line. We were going to do more races but there was a big storm coming our way. Sunday: In the morning at the Green Fleet briefing, they announced the winner of the Sportsmanship Award. The winner was me! I got a really cool dry bag backpack and a rashguard. The bag was filled with sweets which I handed out to the rest of the Green Fleet, but left a few for me and my sisters and our new friend Anna, from Coral Reef Yacht Club. We didn’t go sailing on that day as the wind was too light. Prizegiving: After the main fleet prize giving, all the Green Fleet received a bag as a prize

wristband for winning! Everybody in Green Fleet was awarded an orange wristband, one of the colours in the middle. The best part about the Nationals was having fun and making new friends. I learned a lot both from my experince on the commintee boat and on the water. Even though my results weren’t the best, my memories are!

Above left: With Coach Marek Valasek; Above: Green Fleet wristband presentation

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Head of the Canal Royal Open Regatta W O RD S: A NN A FISHER | PH OTO S: WA N N G

HKYC made headlines in the Chinese news over the weekend of 16 to 18 September for being the overall winners of the first ever Beijing Head of the Canal Royal Open Regatta with six golds and two silvers – eight medals from eight entries – not a bad haul! The days leading up to the regatta and the days of racing were broadcast live on national television also across the whole of China! We were invited to participate in the regatta and, as is customary, we made sure that we sent our most elite athletes – a crack crew selected after months of arduous training and assessment in all eight men and two women representing five nationalities competed across eight races in the North West of Beijing at a lovely stretch of water called the Nanshan River. This was my second time competing for the Club overseas – the first being Crew Class at San Diego – and it was BRILLIANT! Now for the breakdown! We were originally supposed to arrive late night on Wednesday, but unfortunately due to a plane delay, we arrived at the Nirvana Resort in the early hours of Thursday. After a well-deserved

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Top: The winning M8+ crossing the finish line; Above: So many medals... and beer...

lie-in, we made our way to the impressive regatta set-up and put the finishing training touches to our training programme in preparation for the races on Friday and Saturday. Friday morning started well with a friendly competition within the RHKYC crew racing arms only against each other on the ergo. Garth Hughes just knocked the ‘Golden Pair’ – Phil Moralee and James Cooper – off their pedestal by two seconds, and yours truly completely smashed Phil Crinion’s score by 10 seconds. Now that we were all warmed

up, proper racing began and the Golden Pair went on to win the first gold in the first event of the day in the Elite Men’s Pair 1,000m event. Natalie Kwan and I then took gold in the second race for the Elite Women’s Double 1,000m event. The older boys then continued to haul in another two golds in the Elite Men’s Coxless Four [Garth, Phil C., Wan Ng and Dominic Wong), and the Eight (Garth, Phil C., Wan, Ben Holztmuller, Phil M., James, Siu Ming, Pascal Frieh and Natalie Kwan (cox)] events respectively.

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From top anticlockwise: The winning M8+ on podium; The Gold Pair on podium; Gold & Silver mixed 2x on podium; The winning w2x on podium

In the evening, we attended the kickoff ceremony, which involved with many performances, live bands and lovely speeches. Most memorably, we (and millions of viewers across the nation), witnessed the now infamous ‘Cooper dance’ as James Cooper danced his moves back and forth across the stage, and fantastically off the stage to wild cheering by the crowd. James Cooper became a celebrity and spent the rest of his night being asked to be in photos by all of the female athletes! The racing on Saturday was set over a tougher, longer 2,700m course down the beautiful

and meandering Nanshan River – think more bendy and narrow than the Oxbridge races on the Thames. Nevertheless, despite racing against a sturdy Shanghai Boat Club coxed four, the Golden Pair earned yet another gold to their haul! The race organisers were also very generous to open a new race on the day, the Mixed Doubles event, which set my fellow team-mate, Natalie Kwan, and I against each other in different crews. Natalie and Kito Tsoi, from Chinese University HK, raced against Dominic Wong and I in what was arguably the most exciting race of the day. We were neck to

neck over the full distance, with Natalie and Kito earning gold, and Dominic and I following in close second. Later on the men’s eight [Garth , Phil C., Wan, Ben, Phil M., James, Siu Ming, Pascal and Natalie (cox)] came second to a well drilled Xian university crew, in what was also the final event of the day. All-in-all, a fantastic campaign and an amazing experience!!! MEDAL SUMMARY Gold 1,000m (m8+, m4-, w2x, m2-), 2700 m (m2-, mixed 2x) Silver 2,700m (mixed 2x, m8+)

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The Queen Lili’uokalani Race PH OTO S: D O U G W O O D RIN G | EELC O M O D D ERM A N | CH A RL A PH OTO G R A PH Y

Rowing The world’s largest long distance outrigger canoe race, the Queen Lili’uokalani Race took place in Kona, Hawaii, from 1 to 5 September. The event played host to more than 2,500 paddlers from around the globe; with crews coming from as far as Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. Nine paddlers from the Club’s outrigger section competed in four- different categories reaping impressive results.

Women’s (Wahine) Race

Men’s (Kane) Race

W O RD S: EMILY HEN GE V EL D

W O RD S: JE A N - F R A N C OIS T REMBL AY

The women’s race started very early so our crew met in the dark to walk over to the boat and starting line. We blessed the boat, put our drinks and food in and managed to grab the trolley to launch on time (we learned from last year!) and did some warm-up rounds. The first race included all women crews and mixed crews (standard and unlimited boats) so the starting line was crowded with 124 boats waiting to go! We focused, listened for the horn and off we went.

Paddling back in the direction that the women crew had come from, the Club’s men-over-40 crew was a team that hadn’t paddled together beforeand and included two paddlers recruited from outside Hong Kong because of last-minute pull-outs from the original line-up. Further, the four team members from Hong Kong had not trained together as a team before as prior to Kona, crew members had traveled abroad on different dates either for work or holiday.

We had a pretty good start and we managed to get ourselves at the front of the pack. Although one super-strength hurricane just passed close by the Big Island and another hurricane was on its way, the sea in the morning was pretty smooth with some good runners to catch. We pushed ourselves and tried to go for every wave – exhausting but worthwhile as it brought us to the head of the field.

The crew was however a strong one. The four Hong Kong members, Zach Tuckwell, Eelco Modderman, Doug Woodring and Jean-Francois Tremblay were all seasoned veterans of numerous races in Hong Kong and overseas. Grant Davis, recruited from Cairns, Australia, had once participated – and won – the Yukon River Quest, a 715km multiday event held yearly in northern Canada. The 6th team member, Jerry Francis, was a physically strong North American native (i.e., a native of the First Nations) for whom paddling was also a deep cultural experience.

26km is long but it went quickly as we tried to catch waves; racing boats around us and trying not to look outside the boat at the clear blue water and beautiful surroundings. We passed the finish line 9th in our category after 2h 29m of paddling, together with a pod of dolphins – what an amazing experience!

The lack of blend in the crew showed early on when Tremblay (at seat 2), was unable to correctly read the body movements and thus

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OC6, Women, Single Hull OC6, Men, Single Hull OC1, Women OC1, Women OC6, Mixed, Double Hull

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9th in Open Category 3rd in Age 40 to 49 Category 4 in Age 40-49 Category 6 in Age 40-49 Category 19 in Mixed, Open Category

2h 29m 53s 2h 20m 33s 43m 43s 44m 47s 41m 49s

Erin Juhl, Sarah Burke, Francesca Zino, Rae Strachan Eelco Modderman, Jean-Francois Tremblay, Zach Tuckwell, Doug Woodring Francesca Zino Erin Juhl Sarah Burke, Eelco Modderman, Emily Hengeveld, Erin Juhl, Rae Strachan

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match the pace of of Modderman (seat 1). The constant struggle to synchronise with Modderman forced Tremblay to reduce the power of his strokes, thereby reducing the amount of thrust available to the boat. The overall strength of the crew however, as well as Woodring’s famous steering abilities, made up for any lack of blend that the team had. The Club’s male scratch crew managed to finish in 3rd place in its age group; an amazing feat considering that the race was in Hawaii where the general level of competition is extremely high.

Double Hull Race W O RD S: EELC O M O D D ERM A N

After a night of celebrating the previous day’s big race, ‘most’ of the happy paddlers were not too hungover for the 7km Double Hull Race. Our crew of 12 comprised of six Club men and women and six fine paddlers from Oahu and San Francisco, all of which we had only just met.

There were approximately 18 double hull canoes on the startline. This was certainly going to be a fun, exciting yet hard fought race. The starter horn sounded and we were off. After coming close to hitting a start line buoy and being hit by another canoe on our right side, it was a challenge for both of our steersman. Once we got into our chug and our timing settled in we had a good strong rating with plenty of power, keeping us up with the main pack. As we approached the 3.25km buoy and began to make our left turn, the boat behind us came in very aggressively and hit is on our stern. The bow of their boat then became hooked onto our tail and T-boned us more than 90 degrees around before our boat was free of theirs. We were then passed the point of no return so had to continue a loop around the buoy again making it a full circle. This lost us a lot of boat speed and unfortunately we fell around ten places back from the main pack. We fought hard to make up the distance, however the finish line was there all too soon and we came in second to last. We had a great race and it was a memorable end to our race experience in Kona!

Seiko 18th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Championships W O RD S: GIA NNI A P RE A | PH OTO S: REBEC C A D EMP ST ER

Royal X Team post racing

lthough the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Championships in Shatin are one of the marquee events of the racing calendar, it is always a challenge to field crews for this two-day annual event held in September. Typically at this time of year paddlers are thinking more of the upcoming Around the Island Race, taking a break from training or making a final push for end of year work projects. The 2016 Championships were no exception. This year, despite the plethora of holidays, illnesses, injuries and work commitments we somehow managed to pull together enough people to participate in both days of competition. Thankfully not only were we able to enter, we were also able to claim a few awards. The races started on Saturday 24 September with the 200m and 2,000m distances. Our men’s crew got the weekend started with a

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Rowing Royal X Women recieving thier gold medals

lackluster performance in the first heat finishing 3rd. The women’s crew also struggled; finishing second in their first heat while the mixed crew came out strong with a first place finish in the opening round race. The roles were somewhat reversed in the finals. The men and women improved tremendously and both came away with silver medals. The mixed crew, despite having a very poor final race, managed to hold off a hard charging local crew to win the gold. This was followed by the mixed crew having a very strong race in the 2,000m event to come away with their second gold medal of the day. This was the first time that the Club has participated in the 2,000m category at this event which made the victory all the more special. Going into the 500m races which were held on Sunday 25 September, we knew that the completion would be fierce. Our expectations were certainly met. The ladies crew has been setting the example in the dragon boat community for the entire year and the Hong Kong Championships was no exception. They implemented what has to be the longest burst ever seen in racing to take the lead in the opening 500m heat and never looked back. There was no question in the subsequent women’s final that the RHKYC crew was the champion. The men were not as lucky having to start the day with a mere seventeen paddlers. The short-handed crew fought hard and managed to make it into the final after a couple shaky races. We then gave it all we had in the final to finish a respectable 4th place. Considering that the top finishers consisted of the Hong Kong Fire department, Hong Kong National team and South Eagles Club this was a very good result.

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Finally our mixed crew, which had very high expectations, took to the water. Though the Club is fortunate to be able to enter men’s, women’s and mixed categories, this can at times be the source of our undoing. We often end up with paddlers in the finals who have competed in multiple races going up against more well rested crews who have far fewer heats. This was exactly the case going into the mixed final and the results showed. The Club’s mixed team, though clearly a step behind the top finishers, had a very good race to come home with a bronze medal. Overall the Club came home with three gold, two silver and a bronze medal for the weekend. This was another good weekend of racing and likely our last competition of 2016. If so, then we have ended the year on a very positive note and very much look forward to the challenge of the 2017 Hong Kong Championships. Below: Royal X Men’s Crew Heading to the Start Line; Bottom: Royal X Mixed heading to the start line

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All six teams then moved upstairs for the dinner, with 40 people in attendance, seven of which from the RHKYC. It was a very enjoyable occasion and exemplified why club squash in Hong Kong is doing so well. A large thanks to everyone involved, especially Francis Longuepee for organizing the league and the HKFC for hosting the finals and dinner. Plans are already being made to expand it next year.

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Winter League 2016/17 At the time of writing we had just had the first week of matches in the winter league. We got off to a perfect start with all 4 teams, Division’s 10 & 15 as well as Masters 1 & 4, all notching convincing victories. It is early days, but hopefully we can keep up the good form through the season and make the finals and bring home some silverware. Internal League August Box A: Sander Holman brought Paul Denham’s winning streak to an end after 27 matches. However, as he and Patrick Eng were unable to play their match, Paul still end up on top in a hollow victory. Patrick Eng was third with 12. Box B: Box B was very tight with all matches played but no one going through undefeated and just 2 points separating the top 4. Jai Mehta finished on top with 17 points, followed

Friday 4 and Saturday 5 November – RHKYC Annual Handicap Tournament. Saturday 19 November – Annual Wing Ding Charity Running Tournament at HKFC.

squash@rhkyc.org.hk by Bruno Van Der Schueren on 16 with Francis Longuepee and Max Von Poelnitz tied on 15. Box C: There was a good turn out with most matches being played. Erik Bergqvist showed he was too strong for Box C, going through undefeated with 25 points. Vivian Peters was a clear second with 16 and will join Erik in B next month.

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Summer League The Masters Invitational Summer Masters League came to end with the Grand Finale with all teams playing the final at the HKFC. In the end the HKFC was able to take both the League and Play-off trophies from defending champions, the LRC We had a high pressure match against the HKCC to avoid the wooden spoon. Erik Bergqvist continued his good form of the season to get us off to a good start with a 3-0 victory. This was especially important, as with only 4 players per team, the winner is decided on the number of games won. Andrew Sullivan got off to his customary slow start losing the first to Lawrence but then he found his range in the next and was able to take the next two relatively comfortably 3-1. Sander Holman was up against the French Mac and found himself down 0-2. He was able to win the next to get a valuable point but hat was it as Mac won the 4TH to win 3-1. The final match was Paul Denham against HKCC Convenor David. David had enjoyed his summer and this was his first competitive match of the season and it showed as Paul took the first two games quickly. David saved 4 match points in the third as he started to work Paul out, but that effort wore him out and Paul was able to take

the 4th relatively comfortably. So the RHKYC mission had been accomplished and we had successfully avoided the wooden spoon again.

Internal League September Box A: Bruno Van Der Schueren caused something of an upset to win a very tight box where everyone at least won and lost one match. Paul Denham was second, one point behind. Box B: In another tight box, Max Von Poelnitz finished on 20 points, just one ahead of Andrew Sullivan and Francis Longuepee wihile Erik Bergqvist was 4th with 17. Box C: There wasn’t so many matches played this month, but Elliott Cherneski was the clear winner and earned his rigt to move back to Box C.

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to the yacht rolling, in the Force 7 conditions, and was therefore unable make or receive telephone calls. Members who have hand held satellite telephones should be aware that the antenna must be vertical; as the satellite requires a line of site to the antenna; and, for those models with removable antennas, that it is plugged in correctly. The telephone should be allowed sufficient time, up to three minutes with some models, to lock on to the satellite before attempting to make a call. The telephone should ideally be able have a view of 80% of the sky and should not be beside the mast whilst making or receiving calls. Whilst some models of satellite telephone will operate inside the cabin of a fibreglass yacht, not all will, especially in heavy weather. Should a voice call be proving difficult to make then a text message should be attempted.

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70th Anniversary –Part Deux Main Bar and Compass Room | Friday 2 December

Christmas Fair

Calling all Small Business Owners! Main Lawn | Saturday 10 December | Noon to 1700hrs

Events | Promotions

We are planning a Christmas Fair to be held on the Main Lawn on Saturday 10 December. If you would like to participate please email social@rhkyc.org.hk for your application form! (Please note this is only open to Club members.)

Scented Candle Making Workshop Last year we celebrated the 70 anniversary of the liberation of Kellett Island after the war. But did you know that it wasn’t opened as Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club? th

Meeting Room, Annex New Wing Thursday 24 November | 1400hrs to 1600hrs

When Kellett Island was liberated in September 1945, it was used as a recreation club for officers in the services and in March 1946 the United Services Hong Kong Yacht Club was formed with the first (and last) USHKYC regatta taking place that same month. It was only finally on 1 December 1946, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club resumed control of Kellett Island. To celebrate the 70 th Anniversary of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club taking back control of Kellett Island after the war, we are holding two events on Friday 2 December. Main Bar All standard drinks at 1946 prices from 1900hrs to 2030hrs! Live Music and Dancing in the Compass Room A great old-fashioned knees up with a live band playing music from the 1940s. We’ll also have some dancers on hand to show you how it’s done! Four course dinner with wine. All inclusive at $1,946 per couple.

Panda Pottery Painting Main Lawn | Saturday 12 November | 1400hrs to 1600hrs The ever-popular Panda Pottery painting is back! The perfect opportunity to unleash your creative side and make your own unique Christmas gifts. $195 per head including a plate, star box or heart box. Other items may be purchased on the day. Your painted pottery will then be taken away to be fired, and will be returned to the Club for your collection on or before 5 December. Children must be accompanied by an adult. However please note that due to the popularity of this event, seating can only be guaranteed for those who are actively painting.

Want to make your own scented candles? Sign up for our fun candle-making class taught by the Hong Kong’s favourite candle store! You will learn the basics of candle making from an experienced candle-maker, using 100% premium American soy wax and a selection of The Candle Company’s pure essential oils. Hand pour the wax to make three different sizes of scented candles and create your own designs to decorate them using a selection of natural dried flowers. Then take them home to enjoy. Level: Beginners Class size: 5 to 10 people Minimum age: 12 years old Price: $380 per member. Guests are welcome to join with a member at $460 per guest. During this 2-hour workshop, you’ll make: One dried flower soy wax jar candle (220gm) One dried flower soy wax tin candle (130gm) One dried flower soy wax tin candle (40gm) What’s included: All materials you need to make the 3 candles, including scents, dried flowers, jars and the guidance and supervision of an experienced candle-maker.

Please book online, email social@rhkyc.org.hk, or call 2239 0312 NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

Christmas and New Year Programmes Events | Promotions

No doubt the Christmas season is one of the most festive of the year. Enclosed with this issue of Ahoy is the much anticipated Christmas brochure! You will find plenty in there to ensure your season is a very special one indeed. You can also visit the Club website for all your festive needs.

Letters to Santa Santa Claus is once again looking forward to receiving letters from Yacht Club children! He will reply to each one personally but requests a donation of $100 to the RHKYC Charity Foundation for each letter. Please leave your letter in one of the special letter boxes which will be available from 1 November at Kellett Island Reception, and the Clubhouses at Middle Island and Shelter Cove. Or you can post them to Santa c/o the Club, addressed to Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, with ‘(for Santa Claus)’ written underneath. Don’t forget to include your membership number! To make sure Santa’s reply reaches you by post before Christmas, please ensure your letter reaches the Club by Monday 12 December. If you have any questions please email Santa’s helpers at social@rhkyc.org.hk

Christmas Celebrations! The Banquet Department has tailor-made a series of Christmas party packages for the season. It’s a time to eat, drink and create fond memories with family, friends and colleagues. Please make your reservations early and our Banquet team will be more than happy to assist you with the planning and organisation. For reservations or enquiries at Kellett Island or Middle Island, please contact our Banquet experts on 2239 0385 / 2239 0327 / 2239 0339 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk.

Charity 100-Robert-Parker-Point-Only Wine Dinner Gun Room | Thursday 1 December | 1930hrs

Calling all Christmas Carol Singers! On Christmas Eve, a group of members will lead everyone else in singing Christmas Carols, in the turning circle at 1800hrs. Volunteers are needed! We will be singing traditional and well-known carols and everyone is welcome, regardless of age, gender or ability! All you need is enthusiasm, and there will be a rehearsal before the night. Please come and join us – email social@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0312 for further details.

Charity Toy Collection The Club is again collecting new toys to give as Christmas presents to those less fortunate. If you would like to contribute, please leave your gift-wrapped present(s) in Reception with a label on it indicating if it is suitable for a boy or girl or unisex and what age range. Please can you leave your presents in Reception by Friday 9 December. Thank you. 42

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Limited to 20 seats at one very special table The mother of all wine dinners is coming to Kellett Island. What a way to usher in the Christmas spirit of sharing in style. Eight wines – all rated 100 Robert Parker points – paired with an amazing menu. This is every wine lovers’ dream and the wines are paired into an extremely exclusive menu. For each guest we will donate minimum $1,000 to the RHKYC Charity Foundation. Please call the Compass Room on 2239 0374 or email for more information compassroom@rhkyc.org.hk

Marchesi di Barolo Wine Dinner Compass Room | Friday 4 November

Events | Promotions

Marchesi di Barolo dates back to the 12th century when the landowning Falletti family of Barolo, Italy was granted titles of nobility. Today the estate owns approximately 100 acres of vineyards in the Langhe; including some of the finest in Barolo. Most Italian wine experts hail the single-vineyard Barolo Cannubi DOCG as the ultimate definition of a world-class Barolo. Marchesi di Barolo owns a major portion of this famed vineyard and its Barolo Cannubi is well known for its rich perfume, complexity of flavour, and seductive smoothness that develop with aging. All are made from 100% estate-grown Nebbiolo grapes.

Pre-dinner Tasting

1930hrs

Dinner

2000hrs

Price

Only $698 per person ($658 per person for a booking of 6 persons or more per table)

Speaker

Ms Anna Abbona, Owner, Marchesi di Barolo

Reservations

Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

PRE-DINNER TASTING Marchesi di Barolo Asti Spumante DOCG MENU AND WINES Hamachi Carpaccio with Capers, Pesto Marchesi di Barolo Roero Arneis DOCG 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Tapenade Scallops, Beetroot Purée, Crispy Fennel Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Madonna del Dono 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Lamb Loin, Porcini Mushrooms, Polenta Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco DOCG Serragrilli 2012 ❧ ❧ ❧ Osso Buco, Milanese Style Risotto Marchesi di Barolo Barolo DOCG Cannubi 2005 ❧ ❧ ❧ Dark Chocolate Mousse Bomb, Raspberry Marchesi di Barolo Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Gatiè 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Fondues Middle Island and Shelter Cove | 1 November to 30 December Swiss Cheese Fondue Gruyere and Emmenthal simmered with White Wine, Kirsch and Garlic, served with French Bread and Mesclun Salad 瑞士芝士火鍋 – 配法式麵包及雜菜沙律 Beef Bourguignonne Cubes of NZ Beef Tenderloin in Vegetable Oil, served with Coleslaw 牛肉火鍋 – 紐西蘭牛柳粒烹調於蔬菜油、配雜菜絲沙律 Swiss Chocolate Fondue Dark Couverture Chocolate flavoured with Grand Marnier, served with Fresh Fruits, Dried Fruits, Marshmallows and Banana Cakes 香橙酒瑞士朱古力火鍋 – 配生果、乾果、棉花糖及香蕉蛋糕 NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

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Clay Pot Rice, Double-boiled Soup and Snake Soup Bistro | 1 to 30 November D O UBLE- B O ILED S O U P S A ND SN A K E S O U P

燉湯及蛇羹

Thanksgiving Dinner Bistro | Thursday 24 November Time goes fast. Bless and celebrate this happy year with your family and friends with a special three-course thanksgiving dinner in the Bistro. No bookings required. For further information please phone the Bistro at 2239 0348. Chilled Langoustine, Gem Lettuce Salad and Homemade Marie Rose Sauce 凍小龍蝦、寶石生菜沙律伴番茄蛋黃醬 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Turkey Breast, Honey-glazed Ham, Glazed Baby Carrots, Braised Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Roast Sweet Potatoes, Gravy 燒火雞胸、蜜汁燒火腿、燒甘筍、意大利煙肉燴椰菜仔、燒番薯、燒汁 ❧ ❧ ❧

Braised Snake Soup served with Lemon Leaves and Chrysanthemums 菊花三蛇羹 Snakehead Fish, Chinese Herbs 天麻川芎燉山斑魚 Quail, Figs, Conpoy 無花果瑤柱燉鵪鶉 Pork Shank, Dried Starfish, Apricot Kernels 海星南北杏燉豬 C L AY P O T RI CE

煲仔飯

Garoupa Fillet, Black Mushroom and Cordyceps Flower 蟲草花冬菇星斑柳煲仔飯

Ginger-flavoured Pumpkin Tart 薑味南瓜撻 ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea 香濃咖啡或各式茗茶

Monthly Wine Fairs

Preserved Pork, Chinese Liver Sausages, Pork Sausages and Duck Leg 臘味油鴨煲仔飯 Fish Maw, Chicken and Conpoy 魚肚瑤柱滑雞煲仔飯 Pork Ribs, Chicken Feet, Black Bean Sauce 豉汁鳳爪排骨煲仔飯 Ostrich, Marmoreal Mushroom, Homemade Mild Chilli Paste 醬皇鴕鳥靈芝菇煲仔飯 Minced Squid and Meat Patty 魷魚肉餅煲仔飯 Two hours of wine tasting for $50 and you receive a $50 dining voucher to spend at our F&B outlets! Brilliant! And on Mondays and Tuesdays the value of the coupon increases to $100 and can be used for up to a maximum of 50 % of your dining expense per visit. And, if you do wish to purchase wines on the evening, you can enjoy a 5% discount on the already low prices! See website for details. Kellett Island, Wednesday 2 November, 1830hrs to 2030hrs (this month, the venue is changed to the ‘old’ Snooker Room by the Bistro)

Shelter Cove, Friday 4 November, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

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The Macallan and Highland Park Whisky Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 17 NovemberDinner

Since being named The Best Spirit in the World (three times), Highland Park have also received World’s Best Single Malt for Highland Park 21 years old and the Ultimate Spirit in 2013 for Highland Park 25 years old. This is the first time a spirit has been awarded a full 100 point score in the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. The rich, succulent, complexity of this exceptional single malt inspires passion in single malt enthusiasts everywhere. It has balance, character and provenance and, in that, epitomises all that is great about single malt Scotch whisky. Come to experience a truly extraordinary evening.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price Only $868 per person ($818 per person for a booking of 8 persons or more per table) Speaker Mr Ron Taylor, Whisky Tasting Professional Reservations Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

PRE-DINNER TASTING The Macallan 12 Years Old Fine Oak MENU AND WHISKIES Cajun Scallop and Tiger Prawns, Asparagus and Zucchini Salad, White Balsamic and Citrus Dressing Trinity Tasting: • The Macallan 12 Years Old Sherry Oak • The Macallan 12 Years Old Double Cask • The Macallan 12 Years Old Fine Oak ❧ ❧ ❧ Light-smoked Norwegian Cod Fillet, Ginger and Herb Crust, Braised Button Mushrooms and Carrots The Macallan Edition No.2 ❧ ❧ ❧ Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs, White Turnip Highland Park 18 Years Old ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled M4 Miyazaki Striploin, Banana Shallot Compote, Light Masala Sauce The Macallan 17 Years Old Fine Oak The Macallan 25 Years Old Fine Oak (limited quantity)

Wine of the Month Tormaresca Chardonnay IGT 2015 – Puglia, Italy Medium to full; aromas of sweetly fruity with apples, floral and notes of jasmine. Apple, citrus, fresh on the palate and well balanced with light balsamic notes. [Suggested food pairing: salad, fish and sushi]

❧ ❧ ❧ Opera Cake, Nutmeg Highland Park 30 Years Old (limited quantity) ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Craft Beer Buffet Main Bar | Mondays to Wednesdays A selection of five different crafted beers will be served from 1730hrs to 2200hrs at only $98 per person. Unlimited servings!

Warburn Estate Merlot 2014 – South Australia Aromas of blackberry and chocolate with a hint of cedar and spices plus a touch of mint. The palate shows plush and round fruit with earthy and spice characters framed by smooth and silky tannins. [Suggested food pairing: beef wellington, roast rack or leg of lamb served pink] Available in all F&B outlets at $295 per bottle.

Beverage Specials Asahi Pint (330ml) Asahi’s Karakuchi crisp aftertaste makes it deal to pair up with different cuisine without interfering the food taste. Available in all F&B outlets at only $34 per bottle. NOVEMBER 2016 AHOY! |

Events | Promotions

From humble beginnings in 1824, The Macallan has grown from a small local enterprise to global recognition, based on a constant and determined attention to quality. The Whisky Maker and his team nose thousands of samples every year to create The Macallan expressions recognised around the world. This exacting task, together with the ‘marrying’ of different casks for many of the expressions, is the last step in creating this, one of the world’s truly great whiskies.

Wine Delivery Order Form November 2016

oucher Dining V value! in doubles

‘Try Before You Buy – No Obligation!’ All the wines listed below are featured at the monthly wine fairs at both Kellett Island and Shelter Cove. If you do enjoy the wines and wish to make a purchase, you can enjoy a 5% discount on these already low prices!

Events | Promotions

Kellett Island Wine Fair – Snooker Room, Wednesday 2 November, 1830hrs to 2030hrs, guests welcome. Shelter Cove Wine Fair – Shelter Cove Clubhouse, Friday 4 November, 1930hrs to 2130hrs, guests welcome. Wine Fair entry is only $50 per person which includes the sampling of all the wines on the list, complimentary canapés and a $50 dining voucher which can be used in F&B outlets within two months. AND NOW, THE VALUE OF THIS VOUCHER INCREASES TO $100 ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS (except public holidays). So not only are you attending the wine fair free of charge, but you can also have $100 deducted from the cost of your meal if you dine on one of the designated days! See the website for further details. Book now with Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

SPARKLING WINE

PER BOTTLE

Pere Ventura Tresor Brut Reserva N.V. – Penedès, Spain

Aromas of ageing, with notes of yeast and a touch of honey. With a broad, firm palate, the notes of mature fruit are offset by a balanced acidity. [Suggested food pairing: take as an aperitif or entrée like marinated salmon, fish, white meat]

QTY

AMOUNT

$168

WHITE WINES Tormaresca Chardonnay IGT 2015 – Puglia, Italy (wine of the month)

$138

Villa Antinori Bianco IGT 2015 – Tuscany, Italy

$138

Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2014 – Burgundy, France

$238

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2014 – Arroyo Seco, Monterey, USA

$238

Medium to full; aromas of sweetly fruity with apples, floral and notes of jasmine. Apple, citrus, fresh on the palate and well balanced with light balsamic notes. [Suggested food pairing: salad, fish and sushi] Elegant and classy in its aromas, which recall pineapple and peach fruit and white flowers. Full and savory in flavour with a good aromatic persistence. [Suggested food pairing: fish such as seabass, vegetables, beancurd] A fresh and vivacious style with intense floral aromas. A great balance, combining full generous fruit flavours with finesse and elegance. [Suggested food paring: Shellfish, seafood, charcuterie] Medium-bodied with rich aromas and flavours of honey, graham, cinnamon and light floral notes, balanced by subtle oak, butter and vanilla. It has a round mouth-feel and a long, fruity finish. [Suggested food pairing: all sorts of fish and shell fish, especially scallops, chicken pasta]

ROSÉ WINE Domaines Ott* Rosé Coeur de Grain Château de Selle 2015 – Provence, France

The fine nose is evocative of peach and lemon with cinnamon and vanilla notes. In the mouth, there is a combination of the fine terroir, fullbodiedness and fresh fruitness. [Suggested food pairing: ham, salami, chicken, fish and salad]

$418

RED WINES Warburn Estate Merlot 2014 – South Australia (wine of the month)

$138

Simonnet-Febvre Bourgogone Pinot Noir 2014 – Burgundy, France

$168

Journey’s End Vineyards Shiraz 2011 – Stellenbosch, South Africa

$218

Louis Latour Beaujolais Villages Fleurie ‘Les Garans’ 2009 – Burgundy, France

$228

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Pinot Noir 2014 – Arroyo Seco, Monterey, USA

$248

Marchesi Antinori Pian delle Vigne Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2013 – Tuscany, Italy

$258

Casarena Single Vineyard Perdriel Malbec 2013 – Argentina

$298

Aromas of blackberry and chocolate with a hint of cedar and spices plus a touch of mint. The palate shows plush and round fruit with earthy and spice characters framed by smooth and silky tannins. [Suggested food pairing: beef wellington, roast rack or leg of lamb served pink] The nose is dominated by aromas of Morello cherries and raspberries. Fresh and round with discreet tannins on the palate. [Suggested food pairing: roast poultry, grilled or braised red meat and cheese] The nose is typically sweet berry fruits and spiciness with an earthy component. The palate shows mulberry spiced by black pepper, savory and gamey with a rich, long aftertaste. [Suggested food pairing: beef wellington, beef pot pie and all sorts of red meats] Clean and rounded bouquet of ripe red fruits. Structured, balanced and quite sinewy on the finish. [Suggested food pairing: roast meat such as a lightly curried veal fillet] Flavours of black cherry, cranberry and crisp red apples with notes of black tea, baking spices and coriander. Balanced with lively acidity, gripping yet supple tannins and a long, smooth finish. [Suggested food pairing: glaze poultry, slow-roast pork, grill fish] Smooth and warm, intense and well balanced, mineral aftertaste, fruity and persistent in the end. [Suggested food pairing: game and grilled meats, pork, beef, red sauce pastas] Rocky limestone and shallow soil terroir´s best expression is a wine with mineral notes, floral and red fruit flavors. Fresh. [Suggested food pairing: roast rib of beef, char-grilled lamb cutlets with rosemary]

PORT WINE Dow’s Nirvana Reserve – Douro, Portugal (500ml)

The aromas of black roses and violets that are so prominent in the blend are the hallmark of the grapes produced at Dow's Senhora da Ribeira while the soft ripe tannins, intense texture. [Suggested food pairing: chocolates]

$228

• All wines are delivered to your designated address by the supplier and are subject to availability of stock. • Mixed cases accepted. Order 12 or more bottles to enjoy free delivery service. For lesser quantities, orders can be collected from the Main Bar. • The cost of the wines will be charged to members’ accounts. • Free delivery service to Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories (excluding outlying islands, Lantau Island, Tung Chung and Discovery Bay). • Delivery service is available on weekdays only except public holidays (subject to delivery schedule). NAME (PLEASE PRINT):

MEMBERSHIP NO.:

TELEPHONE NO. (HOME/ OFFICE):

(MOBILE):

DELIVERY ADDRESS: PREFERRED DELIVERY DATE:

TIME:

SIGNATURE:

DATE:

Email this form to events@rhkyc.org.hk or fax to 2239 0341 • For enquiries please call 2239 0340 • Deadline for ordering: 31 December 2016

CLASS SECRETARIES

SPORTS CONVENORS

Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor David Leung golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Don Day snooker@rhkyc.org.hk Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 Club Operations Manager Jacco Klip 2239 0338 Financial Controller Tim Gallagher 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller 2239 0342 Member Events & Communications Manager Jody Hui 2239 0312 Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Antony Phillips 2239 0353 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Simon Pickering 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 Assistant Manager | Sailing and Promotion Naomi Walgren 2239 0391 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Assistant Manager | Race Management Brenda Davies 2239 0362 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Food & Beverage Manager Shirley Tam 2239 0321 Technical & Projects Manager Carton Lam 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

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Ms Chan Wai Yan Ms Rochelle E Le Pine Ms Lee Wai Suen Mr Jesse P C Lui Mr & Mrs Hugues C M Bourgeois Mrs Nicole J Green & Mr John Green Mr & Mrs Poon Chi Ho JUNIOR MEMBERS Miss Lana K Chin Mr Lo Koon Bond Mr Wong Hon Tak CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY Mr Benjamin J Stott Mr Eric W T Tsang FULL MEMBERS Mr Guillermo L de las Casas Vasquez Mr Carl J Wilkinson SHORT TERM MEMBERS Mr Matthew G Clarke Capt T Alexander D Huitfeldt CADET MEMBERS SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Miss Cecile L Lau Master Martin A Lau Master Egan T Y Lo Miss May L Proctor Miss Jasmine Scholer Miss Nicolle Scholer Master Riccardo Tacco

October 2016

RESIGNATION Mr Craig Buckingham CADET MEMBERS Miss Jenni K Y Chao Anjeli R de Blank Mr James C Theodore Lui Kin Ling Mr & Mrs Raymond F W Choi Yukiko Lui Mr & Mrs Guillaume M P Lemenager Maria S Michalski Mr & Mrs Joseph F Locandro George F W Pealling Mr & Mrs Andrew W B R Weir Bincker T R Uiterwaal Alison T L B Cheng Aidan I W Yeung Michael Hellinikakis INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Nicholas Hellinikakis Andrea Y H Hung Ms Chan Chui Man Isabella B B Kende Mr & Mrs Wei Xin Francesca C Li Emo ABSENT MEMBERS Jeremy C R Lin Mr Ronan P Collins Anna L Mowat Miss Helena Lalogianni James J B Sheppard Mr John P Lyons Alexander T S Weir Mr Ross D Lyons Christina M Weir Mr Seamus McHugh Nicola M Y Wong Mr Guy S Russell Cheng Ching To Mrs Oonah Buist & Mr James Buist Hui Wing Ki Mrs Grace Chandler Li Ka Ching & Mr Michael Chandler Sallie S Y Ngo Mr & Mrs Lloyd Davies Tse Yan Man Mr & Mrs John Hellinikakis Yuen Yu Wai Mrs Claire Parnell & Mr Richard Parnell Dr & Mrs William G Sirett Ella S Carew Amelia L J L Lee Benedict C Parnell Charles F Parnell Miss Yeung Yeuk Hei

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Sailing Secretary David Norton sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat TBC cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Dominick Hardoon dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Phyllis Chang dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Scotia Ryer etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen Carlyon Knight-Evans flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Georgiann Reigle j80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Christina Cully ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Dion Houghton sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class Alex Lewellyn ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

Birth Announcement Emelie Rey Backe was born on 13 August 2016. She has received an amazing welcome from all the members sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s met so far. Her parents, Lynn and Peter, are super thrilled to introduce her to the yacht club and for her to enjoy sailing around the Hong Kong waters.

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Farewell

Jenny Fung, Bistro Waitress, received a farewell gift from the General Manager, Mark Bovaird thanking her for her 16 years of service

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MOONSHADOW 58' (17.6m) :: Tayana :: 2007 :: US $550,000 Karen Ball :: Hong Kong :: +852 9304 6341 :: Karen.Ball@NorthropandJohnson.com

AMEL 55 56' 10" (17.3m) :: AMEL :: NEW :: EUR €980,000

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