Ahoy! November 2019

November 2019

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ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

Hong Kong Rowing Championships Autumn Regatta | Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup | IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships

Contents

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THE BRIDGE

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

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10 41st Hong Kong Rowing Championships 14 Autumn Regatta 2019 18 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup

26 14th IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships 28 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships 30 Hong Kong Coastal Rowing Championship

37 On the Horizon 38 Wine Page 38 F&B Food Promotions

Calendar Commodore’s Message General Manager’s Message RHKYC Charity Foundation

SAILING IMAGE: HONG KONG CHINA ROWING ASSOCIATION

22 Starter’s Box 24 Sailing Development | Training

MARINE

CLUB LINES 44 Club Directory 44 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

31 Marine | Boatyard 32 Ship Shop 34 Classified Page 35 Marine Directory

41st Hong Kong Rowing Championships

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Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore John Woo; Vice Commodore Denis Martinet; Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Ramon Archer; Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 44.

Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

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BuyAssociation Lipton Trophy

The Bridge

Around The Island Race 24 November

NOVEMBER

Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Whisky Masterclass: Session 3 in the Gun Room Kellett Island Wine Fair

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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13 AGM Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Michelin Chef Series: Part VII Massimo Camia and Gaja Wine Dinner in the Compass Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course

18 Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup in the Bistro 25 November 2019 to 19 January 2020

19 Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

25 Fondues

Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 November 2019 to 29 February 2020

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20 Adult Beginners Sailing Course

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Adult Supervised Rowing Course

15 Michelin Chef Series: Part VII Massimo Camia Lunch and Dinner in the Compass Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session

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Outrigger Canoe Development Course

Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner in the Bistro Domaine Génot-Boulanger Wine Dinner in the Gun Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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CLASS RACING Steps 2, 3 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Platu Skipper Course World Rowing Coastal Championships Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Steps 1, Solo and HKSF Level 2 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Platu Skipper Course World Rowing Coastal Championships Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat One Day Supervised Course RYA Safety Boat Course Around the Island Race – Coastal Rowing Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat One Day Supervised Course RYA Safety Boat Course Around the Island Race – Outrigger Canoe Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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CLASS RACING

14 Beaujolais Primeur and Cheese Fondue in the Sports Bar and Bowling

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CLASS RACING

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Fondues in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 November 2019 to 29 February 2020 Shelter Cove Wine Fair World Rowing Coastal Championships

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FRI

Supervised Sailing Session

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Wines of the Month

Selbach Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2018 – Mosel, Germany Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2015 – Rioja Alta, Spain

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Regatta Ball Steps 2,3 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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AROUND MIDDLE ISLAND RACE CLASS RACING Michelin Chef Series: Part VII Massimo Camia Lunch and Dinner in the Compass Room Keelboat Crew Course Adult Beginner Rowing Course (Day 1) Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Steps 1, Solo and HKSF Level 2 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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AROUND THE ISLAND RACE Adult Beginner Rowing Course (Day 2) Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

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LIPTON TROPHY Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Steps 2,3 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Adult Beginner Rowing Course (Day 3) Adult Development Rowing Course Adult Supervised Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course

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Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup

Bistro 25 November 2019 to 19 January 2020

Tasmania & Southern Australia

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queens suite:

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HK$ 48,126up

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Japan Circumnavigation

9 days

Japan - Tokyo ( Yokohama), Aomori, Akita, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, Shimizu | South Korea - Busan inside:

balcony:

HK$ 11,658

grills suite:

HK$ 20,082

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HK$ 32,874up

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Iceland And British Isles

14 days

England - Southampton | Scotland - Lerwick, Kirkwall | Iceland - Akureyri, Eyjafjordur [Scenic Cruising], Hrisey [Scenic Cruising], Isafjordur, Reykjavik# | Faroe Islands - Torshavn inside:

balcony:

HK$ 21,452

grills suite:

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HK$ 57,800up

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The Fjords

12 days

England - Southampton | Norway - Stavanger, Olden, Innvikfjorden [Scenic Cruising], Nordfjord [Scenic Cruising], Leknes Lofoten Islands, Alesund, Skjolden, Lustrafjorden [Scenic Cruising], Sognefjord [Scenic Cruising], Haugesund inside:

balcony:

HK$ 17,859up

grills suite:

HK$ 20,979up

HK$ 47,343up

2020: 7 Aug | Roundtrip Southampton

Norwegian Fjords

7 days

Germany - Hamburg | Norway - Alesund, Olden, Innvikfjorden [Scenic Cruising], Nordfjord [Scenic Cruising], Flaam, Aurlandsfjord [Scenic Cruising], Sognefjord [Scenic Cruising], Bergen inside:

HK$ 12,595up

balcony:

HK$ 16,183up

grills suite:

HK$ 26,869up

2020: 15 Jul | Roundtrip Hamburg

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Commodore’s Message

The Bridge

We received some fantastic news from the 2019 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship held in Oman in October, where several members of our RHKYC Sharks Racing Squad competed for Hong Kong. Our young member, Julia Jacobsen, did us proud by winning gold in the girls division; a first for Hong Kong!

China Coast Regatta 2019 has finished and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Nha Trang Rally has just started on their passage at Commodore John Woo 會長胡祖榮 the time of this write-up. I wish the competitors a safe passage and fair winds. Last, I have to thank the race management team led by Inge Strompf-Jepsen. They did a great job putting on six races within two days because of the challenging light wind conditions which affected the China Coast Regatta and saw racing abandoned on Day 2.

November sees a number of the sailing classes having their Class Championships so best of luck to all the competitors.

After the Around the Island Race, the following Saturday afternoon sees the BuyAssociation Lipton Trophy taking place, the first pursuit race of the Top Dog Series in the harbour.

For RHKYC members involved in Big-Boat racing, there are many events taking place in Asia after our Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Nha Trang Rally; the first being the Raja Muda Selangor Regatta in Malaysia on from 15 to 23 November. I wish the best of luck to our members in this regatta.

On the rowing side of things, I’d like to offer my congratulations to the Club’s fine rowing section for winning an incredible total of 27 medals at the Hong Kong Rowing Championships and therefore being awarded the 40 th Anniversary Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the Club that wins the most medals in the event. An incredible effort from all members involved and of course to the coaching team. Well done!

I would like to wish all Club members racing at the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Champs the very best of luck and once again thank all members who have been involved with organising the event and volunteering their time.

The Coastal Rowing and Outrigger Canoe Around the Island Races are taking place on 9 and 10 November respectively. The coastal rowing event this year, has a record number of entries (currently 36 but could rise). Again, my thanks goes to all of the members who are involved in both organising and running the event.

Later in the month, we have Hong Kong’s biggest sailing event Around the Island Race on Sunday 24 November, let’s hope for brilliant weather and good wind to allow everyone to sail the full circumnavigation of Hong Kong Island in great sailing conditions.

That’s a lot of thanks to give and a lot of luck to wish all of our members!

We are very fortunate to have such a busy sporting calendar.

我們在10月於阿曼舉行的「2019樂天小帆船亞洲和大洋洲錦標賽」接獲 不少好消息，當中包括有香港遊艇會鯊魚競賽隊的成員代表香港出戰賽 事，賽出佳績。本會的青年會員，Julia Jacobsen 在女子組成功贏得一面金 牌，更是第一面為香港取得的金牌。

Raja Muda Selangor Regatta。祝各位參賽的會員一切順利。

執筆之時，剛歡 送「中國海岸帆船賽2019」及迎來「香港遊艇會芽莊拉 力賽」，我祝願所有參賽者在安全及和風的情況下比賽。

Lastly please can I ask everyone to mark their diaries for the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 November. See you there.

在賽艇方便，恭喜本會會員在奧運賽艇項目中表現超卓，他們在「香港賽 艇標錦賽」贏得27面獎牌，本會因而榮獲40週年紀念盃，以表揚本會會員 在比賽中成為大贏家。在此，表揚一眾參與賽事的會員及訓練團隊，大家 做得真好！

11月各組別均有自己的組別錦標賽，祝願各參賽者好運！

我亦祝願所有參與「2019世界海岸賽艇錦標賽 」的會員好運，並再一次 感謝為賽事附出時間的會員及義工團隊。

本月稍後時間將有香港最大型的帆船比賽 ─ 11月24日（星期日）舉辦的 「香港環島大賽」，希望屆時天氣怡人，和風送爽，讓參賽者在一個極佳 的天氣下暢航，環繞香港島一週。

「賽艇環島大賽」與「懸浮獨木舟環島大賽」將分別在11月9日及10日舉 行。「賽艇環島大賽」今年暫錄得36支勁旅報名參賽，相信報名人數及隊 伍還會陸續上升。再一次感謝所有為賽事附出的會員。

「香港環島大賽」過後，緊接的週六將舉行「BuyAssociation Lipton 盃帆 船賽」，屆時在維多利亞港將見「Top Dog 盃帆船聯賽」的第一場追逐賽。

我們不斷為會員送上祝福及聊表心意，真的十分興幸本會有一個豐盛的體 育活動季度。

在「香港遊 艇會芽莊拉力賽」過後，本會 會員參與多項在亞洲其他 地區 舉行的大型帆船比賽，第一場是將於11月15日至23日在馬來西亞舉行的

最後，希望大家可以記下週年會員大會的日子，日期是11月20日（星期三）， 到時見！

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The Bridge

Having just had China Coast Regatta and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Hong Kong to Nha Trang Rally, we look forward to hosting the World Rowing Coastal Championships from our Clubhouse at Kellett Island from 1 to 3 November. With over 488 competitors from 27 countries and General Manager Mark Bovaird 總經理布馬克 regions coming in to compete in Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour, this promises to be the biggest Coastal Rowing Championship ever. Please join us in giving all the competitors, officials and supporters a very warm welcome and showing them the very best of the Club and Hong Kong. You can read more about the event in this issue on page 10.

Over the last few years we have built up a very popular and successful series of Michelin Chefs coming to take up residence in the Compass Room; the latest of which (Part VII) sees Italian, Massimo Camia, taking over from 21 to 23 November for lunch and dinner. One of the dinners, on 21 November, will see the special menu paired with fabulous wines from the Gaja estates in Italy, including their Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello di Montalcino wines. This will be a Michelin Chef event not to be missed, so please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited! See page 39.

There are three other wine dinners to put in your diary in the weeks ahead. First up is the limited seating Domaine Génot-Boulanger Wine Dinner on 28 November featuring French wines that express the

作為會員的「第二個家」，本會任何時候都歡迎大家蒞臨，參與一整年的 體育及社交活動。 隨著「中國海岸帆船賽」及「香港遊艇會芽莊拉力賽」剛過去，我們一起 展望11月1至3日，吉列島會所有份協助舉辦的「世界海岸賽艇錦標賽」。 488位選手來自27個國家及地區將雲集極具標誌性的維港比賽，這肯定 成為最大型的海岸賽艇錦標賽。希望大家與我一起歡迎各位參賽者、大 會嘉賓及活動支持機構，讓大家感受本會及香港美好的一面。活動詳細資 料詳見於10頁。 過去數年，我們成功邀請了多位米芝蓮廚師來到本會 Compass Room，為 大家烹調美食；最近期（第VII部份）有來自意大利的 Massimo Camia，他將 主理11月21至23日的午餐和晚餐。11月21日將會舉行來自意大利 Gaja 酒莊 的葡萄酒晚宴，當中包括巴羅洛（Barolo），芭芭萊斯科（Barbaresco）和 布魯奈羅蒙塔希諾（Brunello di Montalcino）等紅酒。這場米芝蓮廚師活 動一定不可錯過，請預早訂座以免失望而回。 另外，本會將上 演有三場 葡萄酒晚宴，大家可先記下日子。第一場將是 11月28日舉行，來自法國的 Domaine Génot-Boulanger 酒莊的葡萄酒晚 宴，席間提供的陳年美酒，可讓大家品嚐當地出產的葡萄酒其細緻之味， 晚宴座位數目有限。第二場將是12月5日舉行來自南非 Boschendal 酒莊 的葡萄酒晚宴，這個酒莊於1685年建立，已有愈330年歷史。緊接的是在 12月7日舉行的第三場焦點葡萄酒晚宴 ─「1000 Points Best of the Best

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complexity and finesse of the great Burgundian terroirs of the Côte d’Or. These are old world wines at their best. Next we have the Boschendal Wine Dinner on 5 December introducing a South African winery that was founded over 330 years ago, in 1685! And the third wine dinner follows shortly after on 7 December and again there is limited seating available. This is a now signature wine dinner for the Club a ‘1000 Points Best of the Best Wine Dinner’ which highlights ten wines all rated 100 points and paired with an incredible menu – plus it raises money for the RHKYC Charity Foundation.

The Whisky Masterclass that was introduced recently is going down rather smoothly with members and guests. Join us for the next two instalments on 6 November and 4 December. It’s only a half hour masterclass but you’ll certainly come away with a better appreciation for Scottish Whisky at its best.

If you currently have a car pass, the renewal details will shortly be dropping through your letterbox. At the same time will be the application form for the new RFID tags that will allow you access to the car park at Kellett Island without the need for swiping your membership card.

Don’t miss out. As of 1 November at 1000hrs we are taking reservations for Christmas and New Year’s Eve so please do have a good look at the separate brochure or visit the Club website for details. Apart from the myriad events at the Club, there are gift hampers to order and special Christmas takeaway items. Chef is confident that we will beat the previous record of 230 turkeys and 207 hams, cooked at the Club for members’ Christmas celebrations at home.

Last but by no means least, talking of Christmas and just in time to help you resolve the dilemma of present buying, the Ship Shop will shortly be launching a new online shop where members can order Sail Racing clothing and Club branded souvenirs and presents for home delivery, anywhere in the world. Watch out for announcements in the weekly newsletters, social media, posters and on the Club website.

See you at the Annual General Meeting on 20 November.

Wine Dinner」，席間將重點推介10款被評為10 0分的葡萄酒，加上美食 配搭，再附有為香港遊艇會慈善基金會籌款的意義，同樣晚宴座位有限， 實在不容錯過。 最近向大家介紹的「威士忌大師班」獲會員及賓客好評，餘下兩場將於11月 6日及12月4日舉行，歡迎大家參與。這是一場半小時的大師班，但絕對可 讓大家在著名的蘇格蘭威士忌的知識方面獲益良多。 倘若你現在持有泊車通行證，本會將寄出吉列島的泊車安排更新通知書。 與此同時，RFID無線射頻標籤申請表亦會同時寄出，這個標籤可讓大家 進出吉列島停車場時無需再拍會員卡。 11月1日早上10時起，我們將接受聖誕及新年期間之訂座，詳情可參閱宣 傳單張及瀏覽本會網頁。除了數之不盡的活動外，本會亦有禮物籃及特別 的聖誕禮品讓會員選購。大廚有信心，今年將打破去年為會員烹調的230 隻火雞及207份火腿紀錄，好讓大家帶回家歡渡聖誕佳節。 最後，當你正面對選購聖誕禮物的兩難局面，本會 Ship Shop 將於短期 內開創網上購物平台，讓各會員可以網購 Sail Racing 品牌的衣服及附 有本會品牌的紀念品和禮品，再送到府上或海外地方。有關通知及安排詳 情，請留意每週通訊、社交平台、海報及本會網頁。 11月20日週年會員大會見！

Plastic Free Seas Talk The Bridge

lastic Free Seas, the Hong Kong based environmental charity and one of the partner organisations of the RHKYC Charity Foundation was invited by the Family Panel Sub-Committee to give a Plastic Free Seas Talk to our children members on the first day of the Autumn Regatta on 7 September which was designated as the 170 th Anniversary Hong Kong Harbour Charity Race.

Despite a few showers on the day, all the children and their parents enjoyed the interactive talk and were committed to a beach cleanup with laughter and great effort.

Our members and guests also showed their support to the RHKYC Charity Foundation by putting on the Charity Foundation signature red T-shirts in various adult sizes. Thank you to the Family Panel Sub-Committee and all of the members who attended to support this meaningful event!

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Feature | 41st Hong Kong Rowing Championships

W O RD S: BEN ROW E | IM AGES:

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A L E X BID L A KE

The Hong Kong Rowing Championships are usually held in late October, however the 41st edition was moved to 21 and 22 September to allow preparations to take place for the World Rowing Coastal Championships that are being held at the beginning of November at Kellett Island.

he Hong Kong Championships typically attract the best of crews from around Asia and this year Hong Kong crews were joined by international crews from the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Shanghai and Japan.

20 RHKYC crews participated, spread across Open and Masters events from 1x to 8+.

The September date led to expectations of high heat and humidity; obviously uncomfortable racing conditions, but we were blessed with a weekend of pleasantly low humidity and moderate sunshine for the whole weekend.

Due to the large number of entries, many first round races required crews 2nd to 6th to race a repechage in place of semi finals to decide the lineup for the medal contention races.

The wind however, did play a significant role in the racing. A strong, gusty breeze resulted in terrible conditions along the race course – an unwelcome change from the glassy calm conditions experienced a few days previously in the preparation paddle.

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On a turbulent race course, the coastal rowing experience of our members showed, and results began to roll in.

Singles In singles, Mark Welles secured a commanding victory over his rivals in Masters D1x, Anna Lee Fisher raced the first two of her three(!) 2km races in her single on Saturday, finishing 5th in the final on Sunday.

Alex Bidlake won Masters A 1x on Sunday morning.

The men’s double of Jon Davies and Max Thomas cruised into second place in their heat, reserving their energy for a repechage that was eventually to be unsuccessful in getting through to the final.

Alex Bidlake and Michele Lam gained gold in womens Master C 2x.

Carly Chung and Irene Or came 3rd in Master A 2x.

Fours The Womens Masters C 4x of Alex Bidlake, Audrey Slighton, Irene Or and Michele Lam rowed well to a gold medal on Saturday afternoon.

Club stalwart Ng Kong Wan had gathered together an all star cast for a composite Open 4– (coxless four), traditionally a very strong event, featuring two HK national team rowers and two RHKYC members in the form of Wan and Nathan Ho. This boat was one of the star performances of the championships, winning their heat by 15 seconds, overcoming turbulent water conditions. In the final, they gave the Hong

Kong U23 team an incredibly close race, being pipped into a silver medal by a mere 6 seconds. Well done Wan, Nathan and crew!

In the Open 4x (coxless quad), Calvin Tang, Ben Rowe, Chris Knollman and Andrew McCabe secured their place directly to the final by beating a crew from HKUST by 5 seconds, again in awful conditions. Their race was to begin after a delay caused by boats sinking on the start line. The tempest was of Shakespearean proportions. Both of the other RHKYC quads, albeit through the circuitous repechage route, made it through to the final, resulting in half of the field being RHKYC! In the final, unfortunately shortened to 1000m due to conditions, the quads battled strongly, with the crew of Tang, Rowe, Knollman and McCabe rowing to a gold medal, the first in an open event for several years, securing victory over HKUST and Sha Tin Grace RC. The other club crews of Dan Sham, Liam Baker, Guy Parsonage and Hamish King (RHKYC B), and Thuan Tran, Nick Jones, Michael Johnson and Marcel Chambers (RHKYC A), rowed to a close 5th and 6th place respectively.

In both masters A and D 4-, RHKYC came away with more gold!

Alex Bidlake

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Feature | 41st Hong Kong Rowing Championships

Doubles Anna Lee Fisher also raced in a composite RHKYC/Poly U double, gaining a bronze medal in their final on Sunday.

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T I D E S Feature | 41st Hong Kong Rowing Championships

1 FRI

0602 0.7 1332 1.7 1707 1.5 2348 2.5

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0547 0.7 1240 1.7 1557 1.4 2146 2.5

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0703 0.8 1442 1.6 1653 1.6

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0636 0.7 1350 1.6 1623 1.5 2223 2.5

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0155 0.9 0841 1.9 1348 1.0 2026 2.4

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0245 0.7 0941 1.9 1425 1.1 2057 2.5

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0307 0.9 0932 1.9 1439 1.2 2111 2.3

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0334 0.6 1040 1.8 1500 1.2 2130 2.6

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0344 0.8 1015 1.9 1505 1.3 2134 2.4

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0422 0.5 1135 1.7 1533 1.3 2204 2.6

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0422 0.7 1059 1.8 1527 1.3 2154 2.5

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0509 0.6 1229 1.7 1602 1.4 2239 2.6

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0503 0.7 1145 1.7 1542 1.4 2116 2.5

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Eights In men’s 8+, RHKYC battled with old adversaries Easter RC/Shanghai RC. This time, gamely allowing the opposition a win for the benefit of their morale. It was decided that too long a winning streak for RHKYC may be bad for relationships between the three clubs, so since Easter and Shanghai had gone to the effort of producing a composite of the best of both clubs, we should let them win.

Tough racing produced great results, in addition to inventing new and novel ways of keeping waves from swamping rowing boats.

The club was awarded the 40 th Anniversary Memorial Cup for the most number of gold medals won by any club over the weekend.

Anna Lee Fisher deserves special mention for the furthest distance rowed by any member over the weekend, having rowed 7 races, most of them in small boats, in the appalling conditions. Well done Anna and all of those who raced so hard.

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Left: Michele Lam and Alex Bidlake; Right: Tang, Rowe, Knollman and McCabe

Results Summary EVENT

POSITION CREW

Master D 1x GOLD Mark Welles Women’s Master A 1x GOLD Alex Bidlake Anna Lee Fisher Women’s Open 1x 5th Women’s Master C 2x GOLD Alex Bidlake, Michele Lam Men’s Master D 2x GOLD Mark Hughes, Mark Welles NG Kong Wan, Steve Coats Men’s Master C 2x 2nd Womens Open 2x BRONZE Anna Lee Fisher, SHIU Ho Yan (Poly-U) Thuan Tran, Marcel Chambers Men’s Master C 2x 3rd Michael Johnson, Ian Brownlee Men’s Master D 2x 3rd Men’s Open 4GOLD Ng Kong Wan, Nathan Ho, Dylan Robinson, AU YEUNG Ho Yat Women’s Master C 4x GOLD Alex Bidlake,Audrey Slighton, Irene Or, Michele Lam Men’s Open 4x GOLD Calvin Tang, Ben Rowe, Chris Knollman, Andrew McCabe Men’s Master A 4GOLD Steve Coats, Jamie Beveridge, Jon Davies, Hamish King Men’s Master D 4GOLD Koichi Ohira, Lawrence Wong, Chris Hanselman, Ian Brownlee Dan Sham, Liam Baker, Guy Parsonage,Hamish King Men’s Open 4x 5th Thuan Tran, Nick Jones, Michael Johnson, Marcel Chambers Men’s Open 4x 6th Ainsleigh Hennigh (Cox) Koichi Ohira,Lawrence Wong, Allan Lai, Masters A 8+ 3rd Steve Coats, Michael Johnson, Ng Kong Wan, Chris Knollman, Liam Baker

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Autumn Regatta 2019 W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N | IM AGES: GU Y N OW EL L

The Club’s 2019-2020 sailing season kicked off with the Autumn Regatta on September 7 and 8. Whilst the weekend had beautiful sunny days unfortunately the wind was not looking so good with very light winds forecasted. 76 boats turned out from the Big Boats and one design classes including Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Impalas, J/80s, Pandoras and Ruffians.

ace 1, dubbed the ‘170 th Anniversary Hong Kong Harbour Charity Race’, was to celebrate the first club-organised regatta that took place in Victoria Harbour back in 1849.

It was designed as a 170-minute pursuit race with 24 separate starts, staggering from the slowest to fastest boats. Big Boat Boss and the Pandora fleet started in the first batch with TP52 Phoenix, starting last – in pursuit of the rest of the fleet ahead.

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Racing started in picture perfect weather with breeze at 11 to 12kts, however the wind died when the main fleet sailed the third leg between Tai Koo Shing and Hung Hom. At one point, all helms thought they could win since the gap between the yachts was negligible.

Eventually, only 48 boats managed to finish in the time limit.

Etchells Gunga Din took the win in the 170 th Anniversary Hong Kong Harbour Charity Race,

followed by TP52 Free Fire crossing the line in 2nd and Lighthorse Alphaplus in 3rd. All participating boats were encouraged to raise money for the RHKYC Charity Foundation and Blu won the prize for the highest amount of funds raised.

Two harbour races were scheduled for Day 2. The wind forecast had been grim at first but Race Officer Barry Truhol found a southeasterly breeze of 5 to 7kts at Hung Hom.

Feature | Autumn Regatta 2019

For Race 2, most divisions were sent sailing upwind to Tai Koo Shing and back to finish off at Hung Hom. By this time the wind speed was increasing gradually to around 10 to 12kts and most of the boats finished the race blissfully in pretty decent breeze.

Things took a turn for the worse during Race 3 when the downpour at midday killed all breeze and, as a result, the boats all stopped in their tracks. Barry made a call to shorten Big Boats Division 1 for the third rounding and abandoned the rest of the classes.

Special mention goes to Shawn Kang’s Lighthorse Alphaplus which took the trophy in IRC Big Boat Division 1, to Footloose who enjoyed six consecutive wins in the J/80s and to Gunga Din for their win in the Etchells for the third year running.

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Jennifer Li, Adrienne Walder, Meike Goessling, Elizabeth Seymour-Jones, Harry Pang, Harry Sun, Kwan Shi Ming and Alex Chu. Plus our hats off to the Safety Team, namely Phillip Walker, Niclas Rydin, Tommy Chan, Norman Lo, Guy Nowell, Christopher Nowell and Baden Wong.

Feature | Autumn Regatta 2019

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors, Kuehne + Nagel, Solaris Yachts and Peroni for their support on this event. We would like to especially welcome Kuehne + Nagel, who join the RHKYC as our newest sponsor and logistics partner. For more information on their offering and how they can help you please visit their page (https:// www.rhkyc.org.hk/KuehneNagel.aspx) or get in touch with them directly by email on knhkg. expoevent@kuehne-nagel.com.

2019 Autumn Regatta Results Dragon First

Phyloong II

Phyllis Chang

Second Dragonfly

Abraham Van Olphen

Third

Wudi

Frederic Azemard

Gunga Din

Sam Sakai

Etchells First

Second Quest

Fred Kinmonth

Third

Frank Van Kempen

King Of The Pin

Flying Fifteen First

Ffirecracker

Yuta Furuhashi

Second Flying Fort

Spencer Suen

Third

Niffty

Tim Roberts

Taxi

Kent Kan

Impala First

Second Rainbow Chaser

Sunny Chai / K K Lee

Third

Moll

Philip Bowring

Footloose

Henry Wong

J/80 First

Second Invictus

Angus Fong

Third

Lila

Bk Lim

Panopae

Joseph Wong

Pandora First

Second Solstice

Chair Kui Wang

Third

Windfall

Tom Ho

Victory 9

Wan Kit Kot

Ruffian First

Second Scallywag

Oliver Cully

Third

James Ryan

Hombre

Big Boat Division 1 First

Lighthorse Alphaplus

Shawn Kang

Second Freefire

Russ Parker

Third

Victor Kuk / David Ho

Phoenix

Big Boat Division 2 First

Red Kite 2

Philippe Delorme

Second Calamansi

Rob Berkley

Third

Nick Southward

Whiskey Jack

Big Boat Division 3 First

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Jibulai

Sunny Lo

Second Boss

Arthur Cheng

Third

Eddy Lee

Generations

Feature | Autumn Regatta 2019 First row: Dragon 1st place – Phyloong II, Phyllis Chang; Etchells 1st place – Gunga Din, Jamie McWilliam Sam Sakai Simon Murray; Etchells 2nd place – Quest, Fred Kinmonth Second row: FF15 1st place – Ffirecracker, Yuta Furuhashi; FF15 2nd place – Flying Fort, Spencer Suen; Impala 1st place – Taxi, Kent Kan; Impala 2nd place – Rainbow Chaser, Sunny Chai K K Lee Third row: Impala 3rd place – Moll, Philip Bowring; J/80 1st place – Footloose, Henry Wong; Pandora 1st place – Panopae, Joseph Wong; Ruffian 1st place – Victory 9, Kot Wan Kit Fourth row: Ruffian 2nd place – Scallywag, Oliver Cully; Ruffian 3rd place – Hombre, James Ryan; Big Boat Div 1 1st place – Lighthorse Alphaplus, Shawn Kang Fifth row: Big Boat Div 2 1st place – Red Kite 2, Philippe Delorme; Big Boat Div 2 2nd place – Calamansi, Rob Berkley; Big Boat Div Sixth row: Big Boat Div 3 2nd place – Boss, Arthur Cheng; Big Boat Div 3 3rd place – Generations, Eddy Lee; Race Management Team 3 1st place – Jibulai, Sunny Lo; NOVEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

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Feature | Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup

Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup W O RD S: NICK BURNS A ND ST E V E EL LIS IM AGES: RO L E X / DA NIEL FO RST ER | M O MUEL L ER |

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The NYYC Invitational Cup has run every two years since 2009 and brings together 20 yacht clubs for a week of intense sailing and camaraderie with many Olympians, America’s Cup, and World Class Champions amongst the crews. Only non-professionals are allowed on the crew and the boats provided are completely identical with locked off rigging and identical sails.

his was the 6th time that Royal Hong Kong Yacht club has been invited, and has participated, but although the format of Corinthian racing was retained, there were substantial changes in the regatta.

The criteria for the crew was changed from the previous 12 crew, to either one female with a six other crew, or two females and as many crew as you like within the 685kg weight allowance. We needed as many hands as possible, and the ladies ruled!

The team was lucky to have the participation of Scarlett Manzoni (Cockpit), who has risen through the ranks of the RHKYC Youth Sailing Training Squad and Scotia Ryer (Runners) known to many of you through her considerable Club work as the recent past organiser of the Etchells fleet. Making up the remainder of the

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Feature | Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup

685kg were Marty Kaye (Helm), Steve Ellis (Tactics), Nick Burns (Main), Matt Curthoys (Jib), Ant Day (Spinnaker), Jamie Boag (pit), and Drew Taylor (Bow), all experienced in close fleet racing in big boats.

the fleet of MRX, and managed to get used to working together on a smaller boat. The team also spent a weekend practicing on Ambush (Taylor/Isler), which is a larger heavier version of the IC 37.

The previous events had been raced in the stately Swan 42, but this year it was to be the new tippier and lighter new IC 37, which is more like a Magic than the heavier keelboats we were used to. The IC 37 was first launched late last year and the American teams used them to qualify for this event, sailing around 30 races before this event. A few of the teams even purchased their own boat to ensure they were familiar with the class.

Trying to make up for our lack of experience in the IC 37 we arrive three days before this event, allowing two days of practice supervised by an excellent professional coach, Peter Alarie, We at least started on the foothills of the learning curve.

To help prepare us for this regatta, many of the Hong Kong team members took part in the Auckland Pacific Challenge in March, sailed in

One large plus of arriving early was that we found that, in-spite of three months of dieting, we were 11kg over the weight limit. The two days of practice, combined with salads and red wine worked wonders.

We turned up gaunt and shrivelled for the formal weigh in at the beginning of the

regatta on Saturday, and were 7 hard won kilos under the limit. Luckily there was no racing or practice that day due to the hurricane passing offshore !

The NYYC organise this regatta to an unbelievably high level. They start the event with a day of lectures on safety, boat handling, weather, and local conditions. The race officers are extremely professional and both they and their crew are formally dressed in blazers and ties, running the event superbly for the enjoyment of the participants. To keep the fleet going a supply of spares parts, spinnakers, and mechanics are on hand during the racing, and a spare boat is available in the event of major breakdown. A medical team is on the course while we raced to cope with any accident, with helicopters and ambulances on NOVEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

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Feature | Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup standby. On the water umpiring was provided by five umpires giving immediate decisions on any infringement. The decisions were final avoiding the usual time spent by competitors in the protest room. Add to this our whole crew had the luxury of stayed in the magnificent NYYC Harbour Court, where the food, drink, service and ambience was without equal.

There were three courses used by the Race Officer. The first is the open bay facing the Atlantic, and the second and third courses located within the wide estuary. After the briefings and lectures Sunday and Monday were two days of mandatory practice starts and practice races, held in the open bay in choppy sea, with the wind slowly dropped from 18 to 20kts on Sunday to around 14 to 16kts on Monday. Our performance over these two days was generally mid fleet, but our starts and upwind speed needed further work. Crew work and downwind speed were excellent.

After the magnificent formal opening ceremony on the Monday night, Tuesday, the first day of racing was a drifter in a calm sea on the outside course. We waited for 3 hours for wind which eventually crept up to 6kts. Buried at the start we couldn’t find a clear lane in the slow moving traffic and we rounded the windward mark in 18th place, which is where we stayed until the finish. We couldn’t seem to find a way of making the boat go fast in the light.

On Wednesday the wind was 18 to 20kts from the south, creating very rough conditions on the outer course so we were wisely moved to the inshore course. In the higher wind our boat speed and fortunes changed, and in the

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first of three races we achieved an 8th. The second race was not quite so successful, and suffering a 720 combined with losing four places at the finish, we finished 15th. The third race we maintained good upwind speed and scintillating downwind slides, clocking 15+kts and ended with a 6th place. Our best day of the regatta; already exhausted, but happily lying 12th overall!

A magnificent lobster dinner that night helped revive us – then early to bed On Thursday the wind switched to the East at 20kts, gusting 22. We raced in the outside course, but as the wind direction was offshore, only had 2m sea. The race committee raised code flags J & V requiring that jib and mainsails had to be reefed. The seas built throughout the day and gave us some bumpy upwind exhilarating spinnaker runs. In the first race we achieved a respectable 9th place.

In the second race we were fouled by Argentina who in spite of repeated hails failed to keep clear of us at the start, and ended up being picked up by a wave and landing on our starboard side taking out the lifelines and stanchions, and leaving us foundering for 5 minutes while we did temporary repairs.

The umpires gave Argentina a penalty but the damage had been done. We clawed our way back and finished in 16th place. We sought redress from the Race Committee for the time lost in the incident. The International Jury after two hours disqualified both Argentina and us for not doing enough to keep clear!! It was a difficult decision to understand as Argentina had made little attempt to keep clear and there was no way we could move our boat sideways to avoid a collision.

By the end of this race the repair boat was running out of spinnakers and spares, so the Race Officer called it a day.

Saturday was the final day of racing, and this time the Race Officer took us five miles further into the estuary than before.

Flat water with a 1m chop and yet again 20+kts of wind, dropping over the day to 14 by the end. Competition for first place was tight with one point separating San Diego and Sydney.

For the first two races reefed jibs were required, and we had a reasonable start and reached the top mark mid fleet, but another 720 was called. Caught up on the runs and achieved a moderate 12th. San Diego meanwhile had picked up the top mark finishing their chances of winning the regatta.

There were three general recalls and then a black flag for the second race- a reasonable start for us but average upwind speed and direction, and another 720 resulted in a 17th finish.

The last race was started under black flag.

With the softening breeze both our up and downwind speed was poor and finished 16th.

Sydney meanwhile achieved a well deserved victory in the regatta.

Overall we finished the regatta in 16th place but we achieved our ultimate aim of great racing and enjoying ourselves.

The prizegiving dinner was its usual sumptuous affair with each team receiving a prize in recognition of participating. We all celebrated surviving the one of the windiest and toughest regattas ever. Each of us was completely exhausted with aching muscles and blisters.

Scotia only realized she had cracked a rib in the Argentinian incident when all the other muscle aches and pains faded!

It was a superbly organised regatta in true New York style. The IC 37 is very lively boat, sell designed and relatively straightforward to sail, but needs to include young and very fit crew to perform well. As a crew we worked together very well, and had a great time, but realised that we needed more time learning and working with the new boat to achieve a good result.

Hopefully RHKYC will receive an invitation again 2021, the weather will be kinder to us, and we will have more time to practice in the boat before the event.

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Feature | Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup

On Friday the inshore course was chosen to minimise damage as the wind was 20 to 22kts -our prayers for a gentle breeze had been ignored! We had three races with average starts, a couple of 720 penalties one of which might have been justified, and an OCS. Great crew work and exciting runs but we dropped to 15th overall. Again early to bed!

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Hong Kong’s biggest sailing event, the Around the Island Race, will take place Sunday 24 November. The Notice of Race and online entry are on the Club website. 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 contact our Marine Department to reserve your space.

The Inter-Club Optimist Championship is a new Optimist event created by our China Sailing Sub-Committee which are looking to develop closer sailing ties within China. The championship is a three regatta series starting in Hong Kong in December followed by hosts Vanke Longcheer Yacht Club (Shenzhen) in March and then closely followed in May at Iron Rock Club (Xiamen).

Rolex China Sea Race April 2020 Easter 2020 see the return of the Club’s blue water classic, the Rolex China Sea Race. Starting on 8 April yachts will sail 565nm from Hong Kong Victoria Harbour to Subic Bay in the Philippines. Notice of Race and online registration can be found on the race’s dedicated website: www.rolexchinasearace.com

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Entry deadline and document submission (see NoR 6.1) Friday 13 March Late entry deadline Wednesday 1 April Crew Immigration/NoK Forms, IRC Rating Certificate, HKPN PIPS Declaration Friday 3 April IRC and MOCRA Rating Certificate, HKPN PIPS Declaration Monday 6 April Welcome Party, Kellett Island Tuesday 7 April Immigration (Departure) Formalities Skippers’ Briefing at RHKYC Wednesday 8 April Warning Signal Sunday 12 April Location prizegiving in Subic Wednesday 22 April Prizegiving, Kellett Island

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he 14th IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships was held in Pattaya, Thailand from 20 to 25 August. This year’s competition included more than 30 nations competing across eight categories including Premiers, Seniors, U24s and Juniors for the Open, Women’s and Mixed classes. The paddling section of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club present and past were well represented with more than a dozen Club members representing five different countries; Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Spain and USA. Dragon boating is a sport with teams consisting of a large number of people, so getting teams to come together for training at the national team level is challenging. The unique approaches

chosen this year highlighted the lengths that these Club members will go to for their chosen sport of dragon boating. Some showed their dedication to sport and country by travelling halfway around the world to the USA multiple times for training camps and time trials. Others, competing for Great Britain and Spain, were able to train and compile crews consisting of paddlers from the community right here – in recognition of the enormous following of the sport in Hong Kong.

This was not only a great opportunity for the athletes, but also the Club. These teams were able to train in our world class facilities, with the Club’s coaches and dragon boat fleet at Middle Island. Still more Royal-X paddlers,

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having relocated back home, found that their time paddling at the Club held them in good stead to fulfill their national team aspirations.

The venue for the race was changed just six weeks before the race due to a delayed start to the rainy season resulting in water levels being too low at the RCAT Training centre in Rayong.

This resulted in the race being located to the rustic but beautiful Marb-Pra-Chan reservoir and this was where we found ourselves early on 21 August for the first day of 2000m racing.

Surrounded by members of Team GB (who we had met for the first time when we arrived in Thailand to continue our training a week before) we now felt like one team. The juniors and U24s were training at separate times and staying in a slightly different location so it was good to finally meet them and awe inspiring to see that dragon boating is growing strongly amongst the younger generation back in the UK. It made me incredibly happy to unexpectedly find two of my old paddling buddies from Hong Kong, representing Switzerland in the tent adjacent to us. They were fiercely protecting their oversized cowbell good luck charm, which was apparently “liberated” by a team GB member at the previous Worlds in Kunming, China.

Friends representing Australia, Hong Kong, USA and Spain also popped in regularly

throughout the week with wishes of good luck, encouraging words, and of stories about races. The camaraderie was great, perhaps even more so for the HK paddlers who felt as though they had friends on every team. Royal-X team Captain Gianni Aprea summed it up perfectly, “The USA paddlers are very confused as to how my kids have so many Aunts and Uncles from all over the world”

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The 2000m was the opening event for the World Championships.

This race is always most challenging for the steers person as the race involves a staggered start and three sweeping turns. Despite the officials’ best efforts, these heats may result in clashes between teams as they try to overtake each other and maintain the inside line.

The next day saw participants take on the tough straight-line 1000m race, where just paddling out to the start line can feel like a slog.

Once the starters horn sounds, the adrenalin kicks in and you can’t imagine it’s same distance back to the finish line as paddles move in well-rehearsed synchronization and the sprays of water fly past. On the other end of the distance spectrum, the 200m race is this sport’s sprint event – blink and you might miss it as the race is over and done in under a minute. In this event, a milli-second timing difference between team-mates can be the difference between devastation or world championship glory.

RHKYC paddlers

Every race is important but the 500m is the premier distance piece, all teams strive to bring home the medal. It’s a race that demands the cleanest of starts, a powerful middle section and a strong finish. All these elements have to come together with militaristic precision for a win at these national levels. The last day of the event was the 500m piece for Open and Women’s teams. We all got to witness a little history in the making as China broke the world record for the Open category with a time of 1:47.823, breaking the previous record of 1:48.740 which had been held by the US since 2007. It was a truly superb way for the championships to finish.

The celebrations began immediately after that historic final race with paddlers swapping race shirts and enjoying long awaited pints. The closing party continued well into the night with teams taking the stage with demonstrations to showcase their national heritage. Thailand put on an all-around great event and the Club’s contribution was readily apparent. Huge congratulations also go to RHKYC’s Gianni Aprea for bringing home five medals for Team USA.

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Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Coastal Rowing coastalrowing@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk NOVEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

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2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships – Presented by Dah Sing Bank Rowing

An M-Mark Event | Row ‘n’ Rock | Race in the City!

W O RD S: MIKE TA NNER, Past Rowing Captain, RHKYC; Chair, 2019 WRCC Organising Committee

t the closing date of entries for the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships, nearly 500 of the world’s top coastal rowers from 27 countries and regions had registered to compete in Hong Kong in early November for seven World Championship titles in Victoria Harbour. With the event base and athlete village located at Kellett Island, it promises to bring a unique international competition experience to the Club.

The Organising Committee, the World Rowing Federation (FISA) and Presenting Sponsor Dah Sing Bank have all cooperated closely to bring this M-Mark event to fruition. The high entry numbers have well justified the initiative to bring the Championships to Hong Kong. Of the seven events, the highest entries are in the Men’s Solo (45 crews), Men’s double sculls (42 crews) and the Mixed double sculls (39 crews). On the Women’s side, the biggest event is the double sculls, which has attracted 31 crews. The other events all have between 20 and 30 crews each. This will surely produce some very exciting racing!

The Club location gives the event the necessary access to the Harbour.

But the Organising Committee has worked to highlight not just the Club itself, but to present a broader perspective taking in the whole harbour and city landscape to bring the real feeling and heart of Hong Kong to the international competitors and to bring the event to the community.

World Champ Square The physical link with the City kicked off in early October with the launch of “World Champ Square”, aiming to bring a series of exciting activities to the general public for a wonderful rowing weekend. This area between the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and Central Pier

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9, includes installations related to the championships set up to raise public awareness, encourage photo opportunities and to create the link between the land, the harbour and the world championships.

On the Sunday, the day of medal finals, World Champ Square will feature games and photo opportunities for the family, including a mini-concert.

The HKOW area will be showing the races live on their big video screens with food and drinks available and a VIP area which will welcome guests to officiate at the Victory Ceremonies on Sunday afternoon. Food trucks will also serve the event around the waterfront.

The objective of the Organisating Committee is to create a festival of rowing in a location where everyone can watch the racing right in front of them – spectators on Piers 9 and 10 will have wonderful views as the crews race towards them before turning around a buoy off Pier 10. In addition to the screens at HKOW, races can be streamed to smart phones.

A number of public trial days during October have allowed people to have a taste of coastal rowing on the harbour. These community activities will be followed up by the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association in an ongoing programme to expand the experience of coastal rowing to the public in the harbour and other locations over the coming several years as an active legacy from the hosting of this event, something it regards as equally important to the success of the Championships themselves.

Other activities for the public on the Central waterfront during the Championships include a VR experience linked to indoor rowing, where, through the magic of virtual reality, participants can row on an

ergometer while seeing themselves in a boat rowing along the Hong Kong waterfront.

Pier 9 will host other rowing machine experiences – an “erg challenge” where the public can test their own strength and rowing technique in a 1 minute timed challenge and a rowing clinic where everyone can learn how to row.

In the final build-up to the Championships, the Organising Committee has focussed on how to provide the best experience for visiting rowers and supporters as well as on the involvement of the local community to ensure that there can be a lasting and genuine legacy for Hong Kong sport from this world rowing event in the heart of the city.

For the experience of visiting teams, the hosting of the event in the Club, with its iconic location on the Harbour and its long history of supporting local, Asian and world rowing and sailing, means a great deal. To be able to race from Kellett Island will be a unique experience for many of the visiting rowers and one they will treasure as a life-long memory.

The involvement of experienced Club volunteers will also help substantially to create great racing and competition conditions to a full World Championships standard.

Live International Broadcast World Rowing Productions will supervise a full international television broadcast of racing on Saturday and Sunday to FISA partners worldwide.

Hong Kong Island, Central, Wan Chai and the Peak will create a stunning backdrop to the rowing footage for viewers around the world.

For those wanting to watch the racing there are many options – from the Club, which overlooks the start and finish lines; from boats on the water along the outside of the course; from the Wan Chai and Central waterfronts; from all buildings along the harbourfront; from the Wan Chai-Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry, with each race crossing the Star Ferry route twice; from the HKOW, which will give a very special bird’s-eye view over the whole course with World Champ Square in the foreground.

Theme Song by sp’ACE In the true spirit of celebrating this historic occasion for Hong Kong Rowing, for the Harbour as an international water sports arena and for World Rowing, a special 2019 World Championships Theme Song is created by local band sp’ACE. The song connects to the Row‘n’Rock theme – Row to the Rhythm, Rock to the Beat – expressing the joy and pride of Hong Kong and taking this to the world level through all of the international teams competing here for this event. Listen for it in the Club!

RHKYC and Lanikai Canoe Club come together to race the Ka’iwi Channel W O RD S: ST EPH A NIE TOVO LI IM AGES: CHRISTIN A PA RK A ND MELIS S A DAVIS

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Partnerships with the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and WWF (Hong Kong) have created the opportunity to organise theWWF’s Sea For Future exhibition in the Museum reflecting the long history of local rowing and its close links with the local maritime industry, as well as to support WWF’s crowdfunding project to reduce the use of plastic to save Hong Kong’s marine biodiversity. At an international level, FISA has a strategic clean-water partnership with WWF and there is a great relevance to bring this partnership also to a local level in Hong Kong.

Free entry will be offered for all visitors to HKMM on the Saturday and Sunday of the event, 2 and 3 November.

41st Na Wahine O Ke Kai

OUTRIGGER CONTACT outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk

he opportunity came from a call we didn’t expect. The Lanikai Canoe Club out of Oahu, Hawaii was looking for a handful of female paddlers to put together one more crew to race the 41st edition of Na Wahine O Ke Kai on 22 September; the female edition of Molokai Hoe – the mythical Ka’iwi channel crossing between Molokai and Oahu. 10 women for 41 miles. 71 outrigger canoes on the starting line. The ‘super bowl of paddling’ they say.

One of those challenges you take on without really thinking properly. And three women from the RHKYC Outrigger section said ‘yes’.

A long flight to Honolulu. A couple of paddling sessions to blend and meet the crew, a short flight to Molokai, barely enough time to take it all in.

Race day...

0400hrs and it all felt a bit unreal. Until the opening ceremony and the blessing. 700 women, three generations holding hands, gathered in celebration of the Hawaiian and paddling culture.

The crossing was gruesome. Over eight hours on the water. 30 minutes in the canoe, 15 minutes in the support boat over eight hours on average for each paddler. The 15 minutes on the support boat were to hydrate, eat, rest and jump back in. And finally after a day worth of work and effort – Diamond Head, Waikiki beach and the finish line. It was long and it was a hard year the locals said. And we did not disagree. It was not so much the waves this year but the water current running against us.

It was a unique learning experience. Us three ‘channel virgins’ crossing with such an experienced and respected club as Lanikai. And thinking this is what it looks like to race alongside world class paddlers. And thinking that next time, it’s a full RHKYC Outrigger crew that should cross the finish line of Na Wahine O Ke Kai.

The Official Opening Ceremony is on 30 October at the HKOW and the Medal Ceremonies and Closing Ceremony will take place at the same location on the evening of 3 November.

Club members are encouraged to be a part of the event whether as spectators, participants, friends of visitors or any other way. Enjoy the World Rowing Coastal Championships and celebrate with us!

The 2019 WRCC website is at: http://www.wrcc2019.com/ The FISA Coastal Rowing web page is at: http://www.worldrowing.com/coastal/ Follow the 2019 WRCC on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WRCC2019/ NOVEMBER 2019 AHOY! |

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Hong Kong Coastal Rowing Championship W O RD S: CHRIS D E KO CK | IM AGES: HKC R A | A NN A FISHER

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he national Championship event held on 29 September at Kellet Island on the harbour waters saw some spectacular results from the RHKYC coastal rowing team.

Sunday’s course distance 4km had the athletes beginning the races out on the waters directly in front of the Club, racing toward the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with the turning point just before Central Pier 10. Coastal racing, unlike the more common fine boat racing, has no lanes with multiple markers that the crews are to navigate around in the correct manner or risk time penalties, all of this resulting in some extremely exciting racing for athletes and spectators alike.

Medal Ceremony Coastal 4x+

Coastal rowing requires a significantly large amount of steering coupled with sustained power in order to complete the course.

With the upcoming World Coastal Rowing Championships on the horizon this was a brilliant opportunity for the competitors to get a fresh look at the planned course for the world champs while having some tough competition.

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Congratulations to all the members that took part and a big thank you to all those who came out to support!

We look forward to seeing you all for the World Coastal Rowing Championships from 1 to 3 November 2019.

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CALLING FOR NEW/UNUSED ITEMS FOR OUR CHARITY SALE PLEASE HELP US RAISE FUNDS AT THE CHRISTMAS FAIR FOR OUR WORK IN • helping underprivileged children • supporting access to our core sports for physically or mentally challenged individuals • helping needy mariners and • supporting environmental causes

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Make your own Christmas Wreath/ Christmas Tree/ Christmas Tote Bag at the Christmas Fair Main Lawn | Saturday 7 December | 1400hrs to 1600hrs

The popular Christmas Wreath and Children’s Art and Craft Workshop is back at the Christmas Fair! Spots are limited and due to the popularity of this event, seating can only be guaranteed for those who have registered. Guests are welcome to join with a member.

Christmas Wreath – $390 per person Christmas Tote Bag – $280 per child Christmas Tree – $280 per child Please check our website for more details and book online.

Better be hurry!

Charity Toy Drive Christmas is the time to share and don’t forget to show your little nutcrackers that giving can be just as fun as getting! 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 giftwrapped 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 by Friday 6 December. Thank you.

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Main Lawn | Saturday 7 December

Christmas and New Year Programmes R O YA L H O N G K O N G YA C H T C L U B

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Private Festive Parties

Have a celebration of everything Christmassy from fir tree, fairy lights, tempting goodies, chocolate boxes to Santa Gingerbread House workshop, tempting festive dinners, carols, and presents! Check out the Christmas brochure enclosed with this issue of Ahoy! or visit the Club website for all your festive needs.

Bookings open on Friday 1 November at 1000hrs.

Wine of the Month Selbach Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2018 – Mosel, Germany Subtle bouquet hinting of ripe apples and citrus swith a touch of smoky minerality. Fresh and delicately fruity on the palate with a crisp finish.

[Suggested food pairing: slightly savoury Asian dishes, pork, poultry, grilled vegetables, summer greens and salads.] $298 per bottle.

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2015 – Rioja Alta, Spain Maroon-coloured, medium-high intensity, clean and brilliant, and produces tears on the glass.

High intensity in nose, with notes of dark fruit, balsamico, sweet spices, toffee and cocoa. Long finish, intense and structured with rounded and mature tannins and good alcohol integration. With retronasal aroma of black fruit and sweet spices. A balanced, harmonious wine. Ready to drink, yet equipped with great aging potential.

[Suggested food pairing: red meat, game and cured cheese]

Time for festive food, magical lights and great times.

The Regatta Room, either in its entirety or divided into smaller, more intimate settings, is one of your best choices at the Club (if not the whole of Hong Kong). Marvel in the uninterrupted view of the Victoria Harbour and enjoy front row seats each night for ‘A Symphony of Lights’ from the balcony. For a more immersive experience in our spectacular surroundings, host your event on the Rooftop.

Host your own spectacular New Year’s Eve Party and enjoy the fireworks in the Harbour from the Regatta Room and its Balcony. Impress your family, friends and colleagues.

We present a variety of festive Christmas party packages from cocktails, to sit down meals, to buffets and everything in between. Contact the Banquet Office to put together your dream event.

$308 per bottle.

Available in all F&B outlets.

Monthly Wine Fairs Shelter Cove, Friday 1 November, 1930hrs to 2130hrs Kellett Island, Wednesday 6 November, 1830hrs to 2030hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Phone 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk.

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Michelin Chef Series: Part VII Massimo Camia and Gaja Wine Dinner

21 November Thursday Lunch 22 November Friday Lunch 23 November Saturday Lunch

Gaja Wine Dinner Dinner (wine excluded) Dinner (wine excluded)

Compass Room | 21 to 23 November

LUNCH $588 *Pre-lunch Tasting Casa Girelli Canaletto Prosecco DOC Vino Spumante Brut N.V. Lunch menu Scampi Marinati al Cedro Candito, Menta Fresca e Guacamole Marinated Scampi (Langoustine) with Candied Citron, Fresh Mint and Guacamole ❧ ❧ ❧ Tortelli di Burrata e Calamari Burrata and Calamari Tortelli ❧ ❧ ❧ Guanciale di Vitello Stracotto al Barolo Veal Cheek Braised in Barolo Wine ❧ ❧ ❧ Tortini ‘demi cuit’ alle Nocciole Zabaione al Moscato MI-cuit Hazelnut Cakes and Moscato Zabaglione ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Gaja Gaja is one of the best-known wine producers in all of Italy. Originating in and still based in Barbaresco, in northwest Italy, the Gaja name remains most strongly associated with Nebbiolo-based wines, though the company now makes more wine in Tuscany than Piedmont.

The business was founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja with just two hectares of vineyards in Barbaresco. Since then, five generations of Gajas have been producing wines in Piedmont’s Langhe hills. In 1970, Angelo Gaja took over the family business. Angelo Gaja is often credited with the estate’s more recent success.

Today, Gaja is one of the Italy’s outstanding and most influential wine producers and the stars of the world wine scene. Gaja is widely credited with transforming not just the image and international reputation of its native Piedmont region, but of Italy as a whole. It has had a significant impact on the way that Italian wine is grown, made, priced, distributed and marketed. Gaja is one of a handful of fine wine brands that can compete with and charge the same prices as the top names of Burgundy and Bordeaux.

DINNER (Gaja Wine Dinner on 21 November) $1,288/ member, $1,388/ non member $1188/ Kellett Wine Society members and their guests $988/ person (dinner on 22 and 23 November) *Pre-dinner Tasting Champagne Delamotte Brut N.V. (for wine dinner) Casa Girelli Canaletto Prosecco DOC Vino Spumante Brut N.V. (for dinner) Menu and Wines Scampi Marinati al Cedro Candito, Menta Fresca e Guacamole Marinated Scampi (Langoustine) with Candied Citron, Fresh Mint and Guacamole Gaja Ca’Marcanda Vistamare IGT 2018 ❧ ❧ ❧ Polpo Stufato al Barbera D’alba e Verdurine Croccanti Octopus Poached in Red Wine and Crunchy Vegetables Gaja Ca’Marcanda Promis IGT 2016 Gaja Ca’Marcanda Magari IGT 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Uovo Barzotto, Topinambur Spadellati e Fonduta di Fontina Soft-poached Egg, Pan-fried Topinambur and Fontina Cheese Fondue Gaja Rossj-Bass 2018 Langhe DOC ❧ ❧ ❧ Tortelli di Burrata e Calamari Burrata and Calamari Tortelli Gaja Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta DOCG 2013 ❧ ❧ ❧ Carré di Maialino da Latte Marinato con Scalogni Caramellati Suckling Piglet Loin Marinated with Caramelised Shallots Gaja Barolo Dagromis DOCG 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Guanciale di Vitello Stracotto al Barolo Veal Cheek Braised in Barolo Wine Gaja Barbaresco DOCG 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Tortini ‘demi cuit’ alle Nocciole Zabaione al Moscato MI-cuit Hazelnut Cakes and Moscato Zabaglione ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

* Pre-meal tastings are inclusive for all lunch and dinner.

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Chef Massimo Camia – Passion, Origin Chef Massimo Camia was born in Dogliani, Italy, and has lived in Monforte d’Alba since the age of 14. He has always been passionate about cooking and serving good food. After attending hotel school in Ceres, in the Lanzo Valleys north of Turin, he gained experience and developed organisational skills working in major hotels before returning to ply his trade locally.

Deeply attached to the area where he grew up, in 1986 he began his first experience as a restaurateur in the nearby town of Mondovì. Driven by his love for the Langa and its magical appeal, Massimo’s strong desire to return to the heart of the area of his birth led him in 1990 to open the Locanda nel Borgo Antico in Barolo. In 2001, Chef Massimo Camia was honoured for his hard work with a one Michelin Star.

Beaujolais Primeur and Cheese Fondue Sports Bar | Thursday 21 November Fondue is always eagerly anticipated for the winter season. This year, we have something very special to offer with the launch of Beaujolais red wine on 21 November for one night only. Enjoy!

Available at $398 per set including Beaujolais and Cheese Fondue. For enquiries, please call the Sports Bar and Bowling on 2239 0397 or email sportsbarandbowling@rhkyc.org.hk.

$98 Burgers and Booze Middle Island | 6 December | from 1930hrs to 2300hrs $98 series returns!

Fondues

Have an early Christmas party with your friends and work colleagues at Middle Island for a great night. Enjoy all-you-can-eat-salad bar, unlimited baked potatoes with trimmings, unlimited personalised burgers from our selections, plus free-flow vodka, gin and rum based cocktails, soft drinks and DJ music!

Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 November 2019 to 29 February 2020

Only $98 per person. Contact Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office immediately on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk to book your seats!

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

Clay Pot Rice and Double Boiled Soup Bistro | 25 November 2019 to 19 January 2020 Swiss Cheese Fondue $288 Gruyère and Emmenthal simmered with White Wine, Kirsch and Garlic Served with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli and French Bread 瑞士芝士火鍋 – 配馬鈴薯、西蘭花及法式麵包 Dutch Farmhouse Cheese Fondue Cubes of Gouda, Gruyere and Fontina Cheese with White Wine and Minced Garlic Served with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, Button Mushrooms and French Bread 荷蘭芝士火鍋 – 配馬鈴薯、西蘭花、車厘茄、蘑菇及法式麵包

$288

Dutch Farmhouse Goat’s Cheese Fondue Cubes of Goat’s Cheese with White Wine Served with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, Button Mushrooms and French Bread 荷蘭羊奶芝士火鍋 – 配馬鈴薯、西蘭花、車厘茄、蘑菇及法式麵包

$288

CLAY POT RICE

煲仔飯

Preserved Pork, Chinese Liver Sausages and Duck Leg 臘味油鴨煲仔飯

$128

Chicken, Black Mushroom and Conpoy 北菇瑤柱滑雞煲仔飯

$118

Salted Fish and Pork Patty 鹹魚肉餅煲仔飯

$108

*Chinese Assorted Meat Fondue $588 Chicken Consommé with Sliced Kagoshima Beef (200g) and Sliced Chicken (200g) Served with Bean Curd, Shiitake Mushrooms, Onions and Chinese Vegetables *中式肉類火鍋 – 雞清湯配高島牛肉、雞肉片、豆腐、冬菇、洋葱及雜菜

Minced Beef and Egg 窩蛋牛肉煲仔飯

$108

Pork Shank, Dried Sea Whelk and Cordyceps 蟲草花螺頭燉豬

$88

*Available in the Bistro only 只於 Bistro供應

Pigeon and Fresh Ginseng 鮮人參燉乳鴿

$82

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Pork Spare Ribs, Chicken Feet and Black Bean Sauce

$98

豉汁鳳爪排骨煲仔飯 D O UBLE- B O ILED S O U P S

燉湯

Charity ‘1000’-points Best of the Best Wine Dinner Gun Room | Saturday 7 December

PRE-DINNER TASTING Amuse Bouche Salt: King Alaska Crab topped with Anna Dutch Caviar Sweet: Peking Duck Skin with Raspberry Compote Sour: Fennel Sauerkraut with 5J Ham Bitter: Endive with Peppered Salmon Mousse Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2008 MENU AND WINES Blue Lobster wrapped with Toro Tartar, Edamame Purée and Pickled Cucumber M. Chapoutier Ermitage l’Ermite Blanc 2015, Rhône, France ❧ ❧ ❧ Pasta Shells stuffed with Jet-fresh Langoustine and Dill in Crustacean Sauce Domaine Louis Latour Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru ‘Les Quatre Journaux’ 2016, Burgundy France ❧ ❧ ❧ 36-month aged Iberico Ham with Monkfish Tail, Caramelised Figs, Edible Seaweed Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque Rosé 1996 ❧ ❧ ❧ Sautéed French Pigeon Breast with Morels, 9-year-aged Acquerello Carnaroli Risotto Marchese Antinori Solaia 2015, Tuscany, Italy ❧ ❧ ❧

Smoked NZ Venison Fillet and Foie Gras, Porcini Ravioli Descendientes de José Palacios, La Faraona 2014, Bierzo, Spain ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Italian Reindeer Fillet, Borlotti Beans, Sweety Drop Peppers Torbreck The Laird 2008, Barossa, Australia ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised US Wagyu Veal Cheek, Crispy Sweetbread, Veal Bone Marrow, Blackberry Reduction Continuum by Tim Mondavi 2015 (Magnum), Napa, USA ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Kobe Beef Tenderloin, Roast Asparagus and Yellow Beetroot, Natural Jus Abreu Las Posadas 2013, Napa, USA Hundred Acres Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa, USA ❧ ❧ ❧ Exquisite International Cheese Platter (Family Style) Dow’s Vintage Port 2007, Douro, Portugal ❧ ❧ ❧ Dark Chocolate Pint filled with Smoked Hazelnut Praline, Pink Salt and Olive Oil Ice-cream ❧ ❧ ❧ Homemade Grand Petit Fours Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Digestive Trolley Challenge

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Limited to 22 seats at one very special table.

Take a seat at the last wine dinner of the year, composed of ten wines – all rated 100 points from list of famous wine critics and paired with an extremely exclusive 10-course menu. The gastronomic dinner is available at only $9,888 per person, including a $1,500 donation to the RHKYC Charity Foundation.

It’s time to taste all tempting 100 points bottles as a yearly reward.

Booking opens to all members with cancellation deadline on 15 November.

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

Whisky Masterclass in the Gun Room Gun Room | Selected Wednesday | 1900hrs to 2030hrs Speaker Mr Drew Mills, Head of Brand Education, Hong Kong DATE

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6 November 4 December

Session 3 Session 4

Journey of Smoke High-aged and highly sought after

Whiskies have been produced in various guises all over the world while the Scottish whiskies are among the world’s most revered spirits.

Take a half hour class to experience the Scottish whiskies on selected Wednesdays evenings from 1900hrs to 2030hrs with canapés included.

This is made for those who like the smoky, peaty, maritime style of whisky. With an un-rivalled cross section of West Coast, Island and Islay bottlings, there’s something from everyone in this line up.

v Oban 14 Years v Talisker 10 Years v Caol Ila 12 years v Lagavulin 16 years v Ardbeg 10 Years

$228/ person per class.

Enjoy special promotion for Kellett Wine Society members only at $198/person per class.

Limited to 24 seats per class.

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

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Wine Set of the Month PMP Magnums from France Selections from Pomerol, Margaux and Pauillac

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v Château La Tour L’Aspic 2004 (2nd label of Château Haut-Batailley) v Château Deyrem Valentin Cru Bourgeois 2009 v Château du Tailhas 2014 v Two bottles per selection packed in RHKYC branded wooden gift box $2,008/ set

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

Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Bistro | Thursday 28 November Enjoy our thanksgiving-themed buffet in the Bistro including Roast Turkey, Jet-fresh Oysters, Assorted Seafood on Ice, Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Pie and more. $288 per adult, $202 per child aged 9 to 12 years and $144 per child aged 5 to 8 years.

Prefer a private gathering at home? Roast Whole (Butter Ball) Turkey at $168/kg is available for takeaway order with three working day notice.

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

Boschendal Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 5 December

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price Only $648 per person Speaker Mr Devon Lochhead,

DGB Regional Sales Manager – Asia Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk PRE-DINNER TASTING Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut, Méthode Cap Classique 2014

A legendary winery founded in 1685 Boschendal lies between two renowned wine regions; the Simonsberg and Drakenstein mountains in Africa. The name Bos-en-dal, literally “Bossendaal” (wood and dale) farm, is one of the oldest wine producers in the New World.

The land was originally granted in 1685 to the French Huguenot émigré, Jean Le Long. In 1715 the property was purchased by fellow Huguenots, the De Villiers brothers. The elegant Manor House, an outstanding example of Cape Dutch architecture, was built in 1812.

After remaining in the De Villiers family for 164 years, the farm was sold to a Dutch farmer, D J Retief. After the disastrous phylloxera plague of 1896 destroyed the vineyards in the area, Prime Minister of the Cape Colony and South African visionary, Cecil John Rhodes, purchased the property in partnership with De Beers and set about restoring it to its former glory.

Until recently the farm was part of the Anglo American Farms Limited portfolio. Proud new owners, DGB (Pty) Ltd, took over the reins in 2005. As custodians of such a rich and distinguished heritage, DGB is committed to ensuring Boschendal’s place as one of the great wine estates of the world.

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MENU AND WINES Grilled Langoustine and Squid Salad, Cucumber Pickles Boschendal Sommelier Collection Chenin Blanc 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Monkfish Fillet, Grey Shrimp, Caper Dill Cream Sauce Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Chardonnay 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked French Venison Fillet with Porcini Ravioli, Wild Berry Reduction Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Pinot Noir 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Black Angus Beef Sirloin, Brown Mushroom, Natural Jus Boschendal Heritage Collection Black Angus 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Milk Tart, Wild Berries ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price Only $888 per person Speaker Mr Guillaume Lavollée,

family owner of the Domaine Genot Boulanger Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386

or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Domaine Génot-Boulanger Wine Dinner Gun Room | Thursday 28 November A Kellett Wine Society styled exclusive premium wine dinner experience with limited seats in the Gun Room is now open to all members.

Domaine Génot-Boulanger began its history as the life-long dream of two Parisian pharmacists, Charles-Henri Génot and his wife Marie Boulanger, and was realised when they moved to Meursault and purchased the first vineyards in Mercurey in 1974. The later family generations concentrated on the quest for even more exceptional terroirs. In 1998, François Delaby inherited a total of 22 hectares of vineyards and 30 appellations spanning the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and the Côte Chalonnaise. With the acquisition of vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet (among which the Premier Crus “La Garenne” and “Les Folatières”) François Delaby continued the family endeavor for ten years, until his daughter, Aude, and son-in-law, Guillaume Lavollée joined him at the helm. In 2008, Aude and Guillaume Lavollée took the challenge to continue the family pursuit, and were clear on their mission from the off – to produce wines that express the complexity and finesse of their great Burgundian terroirs – recognising the quality of the vineyard to be the most important factor to get right. So they began their tenure by concentrating on viticulture and the health of the soil, starting conversion to organic farming – a process that ended with full certification in 2018.

MENU AND WINES Seared Langoustine and Scallop Tartar, Kale and Romaine Salad, Japanese Citrus Dressing Domaine Génot-Boulanger Meursault Clos du Cromin 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked French Chicken Breast stuffed with Goose Liver and Cheese, Natural Sauce Domaine Génot-Boulanger Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Spanish Pork Loin, Sautéed Morel and Asparagus Domaine Génot-Boulanger Mercurey-Sazenay 1er Cru 2017 Domaine Génot-Boulanger Chambolle-Musigny 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Oven-baked Partridge Breast with Banana Shallots, Baby Beetroot, Berry Compote Domaine Génot-Boulanger Corton Grand Cru Les Combes 2010 ❧ ❧ ❧ French Cheese Platter (Crottin, Brie, Saint Nectaire Auvermont, Tête de Moine) Pecan Nuts, Dried Fruits, Carrot ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

A long sharing table of 24 seats only is arranged for this wine dinner.

All-you-can-eat Dim Sum Brunch is Back!

Every Sunday | Regatta Room | 1130hrs to 1430 hours Sunday ‘Yum Cha’ must be one of the best ways to gather together with family and friends. Come and join our all-you- can-eat Dim Sum Brunch including freshly-steamed dumplings, deep-fried pastry puffs, spring rolls, gooey custard buns and more of your favourites. The steamed Dim Sum will be served piping hot from Dim Sum trolleys and fried items will be served at your table whilst the baked items, vegetables, daily rice and noodle dishes will be available at the buffet area.

On Sunday 22 December (Winter Solstice) and Wednesday 1 January (New Year’s Day), a very special Dim Sum Brunch will be available at $298 per adult, $208 per child aged 9 to 12 years and $149 per child aged 5 to 8 years.

To keep children entertained, we will have a balloon twisting and juggling clown and this will surely add to a fun family gathering. Live music by our multi-talented guitar player who sings both Chinese and Western favourites which will enhance the atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Maximum 11 guests per membership account.

$198 per adult, $139 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $99 per child at aged 5 to 8 years.

For reservations, please email the Banquet Team at banquet@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 during office hours which are Mondays to Fridays between 0900hrs and 1730hrs or Saturdays between 0930hrs and 1230hrs. Outside of office hours, please call Reception on 2832 2817.

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PRE-DINNER TASTING Champagne Nicolas Feuillate Blanc de Blancs Brut 2012

October 2019

CLASS SECRETARIES

Club Lines

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

SPORTS CONVENORS

Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde bowling@rhkyc.org.hk Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk Snooker Convenor Hugh Kerridge snooker@rhkyc.org.hk Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk

CLUB CONTACTS

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

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

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

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

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Chiu Sai Kwong Mr Mark Finnie Mr Peter James Selwyn Outridge Mr Tam Po Kam Billy Mr Yeung Ting Chun FULL MEMBERS Ms Chi Hui Ling Lena Dr Lee Shiu Chuen Ms Erin Josephine Juhl Mr Ting Kam Kong Danny JUNIOR MEMBERS Miss Alexandra Helen Barker Mr Connor Eoin Doyle Ms Eloise Amy Fan Mr Li Ngai Shing Mr Pang Ren Rong Dillon Mr Wong Chi Ho Jonathan Mr Wong Yuk Cheong Justin Miss Yam Mun Chu CADET MEMBERS Christian Alistair Binns Margaux Eloise Chalabi Cheung Wai Sin Christie David Fernand Gildenhuys Constantin Johannis Hasse-Pratje Oliver John Weston Flores Oscar Luis Weston Flores Conrad Kwok Dana Felicity Retboell Leia Knight Roisin Christian Edward Yau

CADET MEMBER SPONSORED

BY A MEMBER Lewis James Clark Rhys McArthur Stevenson CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Chan To Pui Hong Kong Sea School, Principal Dr Isa Scheunpflug & Mr Michael Hubmann UBS AG, Managing Director STUDENT USAGE CARD Mr Long Ho Chun Miss Wong Hei Tung INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Ms Chan Wang Lai Mr Matthew Paul Davis Mr Timothy James Johnston Mr Aaron J Liebling Mr Kwok Chong Anthony Mr Lo Kam Kuen Ms Mak Ka Ling Mr Harry Wind Mr Jason Chong Wong Mr Justin Chinwo Wong Mr Yen Tsz Hong Jacky ABSENT MEMBERS Ms Melissa D Au Ms Dawn Marie Eikey Mr Klaus Ferdinand Henrik Heldman Mr Ho Lap Tin Mr Andreas Carl Kung Mr Ross David Lyons

Mr David Kirkwood MacKenzie Mr Floris Sybrand Wesseling Mr Christopher James Wong Chan Lok Tung Hanna Hipwell Serfaty Yeung Shi Wing RESIGNATION Mr James Joseph Freeman Mr Tadashi Iwasaki Mr & Mrs Richard Graham Beattie Mr & Mrs Christopher Wesley Satterfield Miss Chan Ghi Ying Jaimie Mr Chan Ho Hin Mr Chan Yuen Tik Mr Cheung Kam Kiu Miss Ki Yu Yuan Miss Lam On Ni Miss Pang Ou Suet Florence Miss Tam Sin Yi Noel Daniel Carolan Nikolai de Tilly-Blaru Harrison James Fullwood Madeleine Hastings Pauline Anne Hendriksen Bryn A Griffiths Ho Lok Chi Adrian Law Ping Jing Dominic Madeleine Maher Pak Chung Hang Jack Satterfield Anton Deacon Tong

Obituary David Braga – 11 April 1948 to 7 October 2019 David Braga, a member of the yacht club since 1974, passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on 7 October. Born in Hong Kong, and a prominent dentist, David was a man of many interests, including of course water sports. A keen water skier David co owned a junk in the 70’s and was frequently to be found around the waters off Deepwater Bay. David was also a regular crew on his then father in law Hector Ross’s Unimara and later on fellow RHKYC member Godfrey Scotchbrook’s SY Talia in the Mediterranean, qualifying as an RYA Yachtmaster along the way.

As well as his waterborne interests David was an avid hiker in the hills of Hong Kong and an ultramarathon enthusiast, and biker along with his wife Eliane. David was one of the main founders of Vision 2047, a foundation set up in 1989 to promote a better understanding of Hong Kong and its future. He was also an early activist in the promotion of environmental engineering through his company specializing in waste water treatment and energy conservation.

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