Ahoy! November 2020 by Koko Mueller

Contents

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8 THE BRIDGE 4 5 6 7 7

Calendar Commodore’s Message General Manager’s Message RHKYC Charity Foundation Young Members Committee

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

8 Li Fook Hing, Vice Patron 1923-2020 10 Autumn Regatta 2020 14 80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island

24 VRC Series 9 – RHKYC Paddlers Continue to Shine 25 Shelter Cove Row 26 The Bays For the Ocean 28 Rowing Training

33 On the Horizon 35 Wine Page 36 F&B Food Promotions

SAILING

IMAGE: RHKYC / GUY NOWELL

17 Starter’s Box 18 Restoring Pandora 150, Hakuna Matata 20 Sail Training at Middle Island: Linking in Sustainability and Plastics Education with Youth Courses 22 Sailing Development | Training

Li Fook Hing, OBE, Vice Patron A Tribute to ‘Uncle Li’, 1923-2020

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CLUB LINES 42 Club Directory 42 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

29 Classified Page 29 Marine Directory 30 Ship Shop 32 Marine | Boatyard

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Denis Martinet; Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Sailing David Norton; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Ramon Archer; Rowing Captain Guy Parsonage. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 42. 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. NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

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One Global Lipton Trophy

Around The Island Race

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Fondues Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 2 November to 30 December Clay Pot Delights and Double-boiled Soup Bistro 2 November to 31 January PVOCC Grade 2

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Irish Week Promotion Steakhouse 3 to 8 November PVOCC Grade 2 RYA Powerboat Level 2 Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course SUP Basics

Kellett Island Wine Fair Adult Beginners Sailing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course SUP Basics

Youth Development Rowing Programme Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

10 PVOCC Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course SUP Basics

11 Youth Development Rowing Programme Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

17 Pressed Flower Pendant Necklace Workshop Adult Rowing [Level 1] Off-Peak Introduction Course (Day 1) Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course SUP Basics

18 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Rowing [Level 1] Off-Peak Introduction Course (Day 2) Youth Development Rowing Programme Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

Wines of the Month

Whiskey-pairing Irish Gala Dinner Compass Room RYA Powerboat Level 2 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course Youth Development Rowing Programme SUP Basics

Shelter Cove Wine Fair Hairy Crab Dinner 大閘蟹宴 Regatta Room

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

LIPTON TROPHY

CLASS RACING Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers Around the Island Race – Rowing

“1940” Gala Dinner featuring Glenn Miller Era Music Style Compass Room 80’s Music Cocktail Party Main Deck, Main Bar and Lawns Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course (Day 1) Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Turning Circle Hot Pot – Rooftop Korean Night – Rooftop Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

CLASS RACING Music Quiz Night Rooftop

Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Bistro Thanksgiving Set Menu Middle Island and Shelter Cove Leather Card Wallet Workshop Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Rowing [Level 2] Intermediate Skills Course Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course Youth Development Rowing Programme SUP Basics

Youth Rowing Beginner Course (Day 1) Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

Charity Toy Collection Dinghy Supervised Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Crew Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Adult Social Racing Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

Japanese Night Regatta Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Further Sailing Keelboat Supervised Sailing Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme Outrigger Canoe Development Course Dragon Boat Development Course SUP Basics

Torbreck Wine Dinner Compass Room Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course Youth Development Rowing Programme SUP Basics

Hairy Crab Dinner 大閘蟹宴 Regatta Room and Rooftop Adult Development Rowing Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course Youth Development Rowing Programme SUP Basics

AROUND MIDDLE ISLAND RACE CLASS RACING

SUN CLASS RACING

1940 Gala Dinner featuring Glenn Miller Era Music Style

CLASS RACING

Italian Night Middle Island Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Dinghy Supervised Course Keelboat Crew Course Opti Silver Squad Youth Silver Squad Opti Explorers Adult Rowing [Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course (Day 2) Around the Island Race – Outrigger Canoe Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Keelboat Intermediate Sailing Keelboat Skipper Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Opti Silver Squad Opti Intermediate Youth Sailing Club Opti Beginner Adult Development Rowing Course Youth Development Rowing Programme

Fondues Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove

Domaine Laporte Sauvignon Blanc Le Bouquet 2019, Loire, France

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Torres Coronas 2017, DO Catalunya, Spain Compass Room | Saturday 21 November

2 November to 30 December except 24 and 25 December

Commodore’s Message

會長孟憲庭

Stepping back in time, it was on 26 October 1940 that over 500 people gathered on Kellett Island, as it was really an island then, for the official opening of the new Clubhouse by Acting Governor, Lieutenant-General Sir E.F. Norton. This was to become and still is our 4th main location in the history of our Club. More fascinating details on this event can be found on page 14. Right now I can let you know that we will be celebrating this anniversary ourselves on 21 November. With the Regatta Ball shifted to we hope a more manageable period, we shall instead have a 1940s themed black-tie dinner in the Compass Room. It promises to be a memorable event. Be sure to be there. Our return to big boat racing at Middle Island could not have been better. China Coast Race Week was held in fantastic sailing conditions in the waters east of Lamma. Our heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved from race management and volunteers, to competitors and to the sailing office. A full report will be forthcoming, but while you wait there are excellent footage and pictures available on our social media pages. Our long awaited blue ribbon event will be upon us on 8 November, the Around the Island Race. A truly iconic race, it is one of the few occasions in our racing calendar where all boats big and small, young

我已打了一場勝仗，順利完成賽事了。」我們的副贊助人李福慶OBE在十月上旬與世長辭了。和藹可親的「Uncle Li」一向為人熟識，作為香港遊艇會會員的他在近50年曾親自掌舵，參與過數場比賽並奪魁，載譽而歸。此時此刻大家難免會記掛著「Uncle Li」的遺孀June及其家人，就讓我們一起借今期Ahoy!月刊去懷念這位既多元化又深具啟發性的一代偉人吧！回眸過去，在1940年10月26日當時有愈500人聚集於當年仍是一個島嶼的吉列島，為的便是參與由時任署理總督 Lieutenant-General Sir E.F. Norton 為新會所主持的開幕典禮。自此以後，吉列島便成為本會史上第四個主要據點，有關更詳細的資料，可見於本刊第14頁。我們更會在11月21日慶祝這個週年紀念的盛事。隨著 Regatta Ball 的延期，我們將在 Compass Room 舉行「Black-tie 晚宴」，這將會是一場令人難忘的活動，大家萬物錯過！我們早前在中途島舉辦的大帆船級別賽事可謂精彩絕倫。「中國海岸帆船賽周」在絕佳的航海條件下，於南丫島以東海域進行。在此，我們向賽事管理團隊、義工、參賽者及賽事部同事衷心致謝。稍後將提供賽後報告，欲先睹為快及重溫一下賽事精華及片段，大家可到香港遊艇會的社交平台瀏覽。大家期待已久的香港環島大賽將於11月8日上演。屆時，所有型號及不同級別的帆船將傾巢而出，尤如一場「海上嘉年華」。同日，我將代表香港遊艇會出席和平紀念日悼念儀式，並於下午回到吉列島。大家如欲佩戴虞美人花，緊記慷慨解囊呢！

and old, congregate to take part together, making it a unique and festive occasion. On the same day, I will be representing the Club at the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph. I shall see you back at Kellett Island in the afternoon. Till then wear your poppy with pride, and give generously. Rowers and paddlers will have their very own Around the Island Race, which is also for many, the main and iconic event in their calendar. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the inclusion of outrigger canoes and although it unfortunately won’t be the grand celebration that was being prepared due to the situation we are in, I hope our fellow members will join me in wishing all competitors the very best of luck and enjoyment. Would you like $80,000 worth of F&B credit? Read on! The General Committee has agreed to release for sale three Individual Debenture Memberships at a unit selling price of $1,950,000 (valid from 1 October until 31 December) on a first come first serve basis. To mark the 80 th anniversary of our Kellett Island Clubhouse, the Committee also decided to extend a special offer first introduced last year, whereby any member successfully proposing a new Individual Debenture Member and the new Individual Debenture Member, will each qualify for a F&B credit worth $80,000 to be used within 18 months of the new member being admitted. Now surely that’s worth your attention. Referral details can be passed on to our team at the Membership Office on 2239 0372 or email: membership@rhkyc.org.hk In closing, I would like to thank you for the overwhelming messages of appreciation and support for our video. We shall take your comments on board and aim to provide you with fun and informative content. Meanwhile be sure to circulate it far and wide, and support our Club by subscribing to our YouTube channel RHKYC. Going forward into the new normal, can I ask for your continued support in wearing your masks (we have greats Club ones now!) and help management in abiding by the prevailing social distancing requirements in place. These are important habits to ensure we can continue to enjoy our Club and activities. Stay safe, sail well and paddle hard!

賽艇及划槳運動員將會分別舉行賽艇及懸浮獨木舟的環島大賽。今年，本會引入懸浮獨木舟項目已踏入第15年了，可惜鑑於疫情關係，我們未能舉行大型慶祝活動。在此，希望大家與我一起，祝願各位比賽順利。港幣8 萬元的餐飲信用額是否非常吸引呢？香港遊艇會理事會已通過議案，發放三個「可轉讓個人會籍」，每個新「可轉讓個人會籍」為港幣 $1,950,000。為慶祝香港遊艇會吉列島會所成立80週年，理事會繼上一年推出的優惠，今年再推出一項新優惠。現凡任何一位會員成功推介一位新「可轉讓個人會籍」會員加入本會，二人均可獲得港幣8萬元的餐飲信用額；而該餐飲信用額可於新會員成功加入本會後的18個月內享用，推廣期為10月1日至12月31日，以先到先得形式接受申請。有關推介新會員事宜及詳情，可與本會會籍部同事聯絡，電話為 2239 0372，電郵地址則為 membership@rhkyc.org.hk。最後，多謝大家對「會長視頻」的支持及鼓勵。你們的意見反饋將推動我們做得更好。大家緊記把「會長視頻」廣傳開去，訂閱香港遊艇會的 Youtube 頻道 RHKYC 以示支持呢！在「新常態」下，勞煩大家繼續保持個人衛生，在本會內時常佩戴口罩，並遵守社交距離措施。此舉均能確保大家繼續在會內安心享用各項設施及活動。大家保重之餘更要盡情投入各項帆船、賽艇及划槳運動呢！

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The Bridge

Commodore Denis Martinet

“…I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race..” Our Vice Patron Li Fook Hing, OBE sadly passed away in early October. And “Uncle Li”, as he was affectionately known, did participate and win quite a few races over the near 50 years he was a member of our Club, proudly helming his boats, some of which he even built himself! Whilst our thoughts go to his wife June and his family, we take the time in this issue of Ahoy! to remember fondly this multifaceted and inspirational man.

General Manager’s Message

The Bridge

What a busy October we have just finished and before we know the Christmas and New Year programme will be upon us. Following feedback in previous years and in the spirit of improved sustainability, we’ve decided to do a little bit more for the environment this year and move all of the details online to a new festive season website. There you will find everything you need to make your festive season spectacular! Hurry as bookings are now open and General Manager Mark Bovaird we envisage that with many more 總經理布馬克 members than usual staying in town this year demand is going to be even higher than normal. Once you’ve made all your festive season arrangements, you can turn back to what is more immediately on the horizon. The first week of November sees Irish Week being celebrated at the Club co-hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland who know a thing or two about having a ‘good craic’. See page 39 for details. There was something else you may have noticed. Due to social distancing measures, we have taken the decision to move the Regatta Ball to the start of next year in anticipation and hope that we can run it in its full glory by then. However we are not leaving you with the date of 21 November as a void in your social diary! Did you know that the Kellett Island Clubhouse was officially opened in 1940 after our move from North Point? With it being 80 years since then it is a great excuse to

celebrate Kellett Island’s 80 th birthday on 21 November instead. There will be a 1940s style black tie gala dinner in the Compass Room and having a play on the 80 theme, we’ll have a less formal 80s (1980s that is) themed party on the Main Deck and surrounding areas. There are more details on page 14 and on the Club website. On 12 November we will be having the Torbreck Wine Dinner in the Compass Room. This wine dinner will feature wines from the Barossa Valley in Australia and which have been named as one of the world’s top 100 wine estates by Robert Parker. The founder of the winery managed to resurrect some old vines which had been abandoned by a previous owner and the rest is history – but let me let the speaker tell you the story whilst you enjoy the Torbreck wines paired with dinner. For lovers of Barossa Valley wines, and Shiraz wines in particular, it really doesn’t get much better. The F&B team are putting on some more events for you this November to keep you here at the Club, your second home! There’s a Japanese Night on Saturday 14 November and a Hairy Crab Promotion on Thursday 19 November, both of which will be in the Regatta Room. And the Rooftop will have a Monthly Music Quiz Night on Friday 20 November and a Korean BBQ Night on Saturday 28 November! Last but not least, I’d like to mention the American Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet in the Bistro on Thursday 26 November and an Italian Night at Middle Island on Friday 27 November. The annual fondue promotion will start up again very soon too! Further details can be found within this issue. Many of you are still not travelling so we hope that our offerings will keep you busy at the Club!

過去的10月可謂一個既忙錄又充實的月份，隨之而來的便是迎接聖誕節及農曆新年的到來。我們收到大家的意見反應，加上會方積極推行可持續發展；因此我們今年會為保護環境多做一步，把所有節慶的資訊放在一個全新的節日網站。在該節日網站，你將獲得所有節慶用品或食品相關資料，絕對足夠讓你歡渡節日作安排。鑑於大家今年未能外遊的關係，相信今年都要留港歡渡佳節，倘若要預訂節日用品，記得欲購從速。

在11月12日，我們將在 Compass Room 舉辦「Torbreck」葡萄酒晚宴。這場美酒晚宴將重點推介澳洲巴羅莎山谷的葡萄酒，這酒莊更被 Robert Parker 評為世界上一百個頂尖酒莊之一。酒莊莊主更成功保存了一些由前莊主留下的陳年美酒，有關更多酒莊及澳洲巴羅莎山谷的葡萄酒的歷史，就讓當晚的講者一一為大家介紹。如果你是巴羅莎山谷葡萄酒及「Shiraz」葡萄酒的愛好者，這場葡萄酒晚宴可萬勿錯過呢！

當你辦妥一切節慶安排後，大家可以把專注力放在11月的活動上。11月的首星期將迎來由香港遊艇會及愛爾蘭總領事館合辦的「愛爾蘭週」，為大家帶來美好時光。有關活動詳細資料可見第39頁。

香港遊艇會在11月將為你有帶來更多活動，讓本會成為你第二個家。 11月14（星期六）將會是「日本夜」，而11月19日將為大家呈獻「大閘蟹」晚宴。兩個活動將在 Regatta Room 進行。11月20日（星期五）晚上將在 Rooftop 進行每月的「Music Quiz Night」而11月28 日（星期六）將舉辦「BBQ夜」呢！

相信大家都留意到，在社交距離限制措施下，我們決定把年度的 Regatta Ball」延期至明年初舉辦，期望屆時疫情已受控，「Regatta Ball」可以順利舉行。大家請放心，我們不會打亂大家已計劃好的日程。大家可知道11月21日是香港遊艇會吉列島會所，從北角遷往吉列島的80週年慶典嗎？為慶祝這件盛事，我們將在 Compass Room 內舉辦一場 1940年代，以80為主題的「Black Tie」晚宴。當晚，我們更在 Main Deck 及附近位置舉辦一場玩味甚濃的80s主題派對。有關活動詳細資料，可見於第14頁及本會網站。

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最後順帶一提，我們在11月26日（星期四）於Bistro舉辦美國感恩節的自助餐晚餐，而11月27日（星期五）則於中途島會所舉辦意大利之夜。我們很快便會把年度的「芝士火鍋」晚宴帶來與大家見面。更多詳細資料見於本月月刊內。我們得悉很多人都未能外遊，希望上述活動可讓大家在會內渡過充實的假期！

Support for SoCO The Bridge

arlier this year, the Club’s own RHKYC Charity Foundation of made a donation of HK$300,000 to SoCO (Society for Community Organisation which works within the community to help the poor, provide support services to grassroots people and mobilise resources and people from different sectors to take part in poverty relief). The donation seeks to provide financial assistance to underprivileged children from families whose income fall below the poverty line and who have been hard hit by Covid-19. SoCO will be responsible for vetting applications and recording disbursements to successful applicants. The Grant will be limited to no more than HK$1,500 for each child and the money must be spent on summer/winter school uniforms, shoes and socks and school bags, stationery etc. Such items are not covered by any assistance offered by the Government and this project will benefit no less than 200 underprivileged children.

Young Members Committee W O RD S: M A NS O N M A , YMC Chairman

displayed the resilience of our young members, but also set a new norm of partying under the ‘new-normal’, living with Covid-19 and following the social distancing measures. Special thanks to those who made it happen, including David Norton, one of our MCs of the night, the Commodore, Vice Commodore and Rear Commodores who were on hand to “witness the fitness” of the ergo challenge, and thank you to Joseph and Panda who made use of their photography skills for the event. Please stay tuned for the future events and we look forward to seeing you!

he Young Members Committee (YMC) has a vision to bring together Club members from the sailing, rowing and paddling sections. Our target audience is young members aged 18 to 39. Despite the challenges of Covid-19, the YMC has strong representation this year. We believe friendship is the fuel to bring a better RHKYC. The first YMC event of the current committee year was successfully held on 25 September – our first mingle night – and took place in the form of a quiz night and ergo challenge. We brought young sailors, rowers and paddlers together to learn more about each section, including the respective sports they are passionate about! The event not only Upcoming Social Events:

Sports and other events:

YMC Group Workout – Wednesday 25 November YMC Mingle Night – Friday 11 December

University Outreach of the sports – Q4 2020 – Q1 2021 Po Toi Challenge – 21 March 2021 Sunday (re-sail/fallback date: 18 April 2021 Sunday) Middle Island Challenge – 2 May 2021 Sunday (re-sail/fallback date: 29 May 2021 Saturday) NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

Li Fook Hing, OBE, Vice Patron

Feature | Li Fook Hing, Vice Patron

1923-2020 W O RD S: J O HN BREEN

Member since 1971 General Committee 1983-1985 Balloting Committee 1980-1985 Sailing Committee 1980-1983 Vice Patron 2010-2020

wall plaque at the Li Hall, St John’s Cathedral says much about our recently departed and dear Vice Patron. The plaque refers to Li Fook Hing and to his much loved and admired wife June Li. The personal qualities and dedication mentioned were evident in all of his other endeavours, including RHKYC.

“This building, the Old Hall, was renamed (the Li Hall) in grateful appreciation for the unremitting endeavour and munificence, expended over many years of untiring service to St John’s Cathedral by Mr Li Fook Hing, OBE, and June Li”

2019 ATIR PG party

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His Ruffian, Victory 9, bought for him by his wife, June, was racing almost every weekend as one of a relatively large and modern fleet, on the same race course as the Dragons, ‘overbearing’ 505s, numerous Bosuns, and the lumbering L fleet. There were also the small group of Pandoras and a handful of F15. Li Fook Hing raced in the Ruffian fleet against many of the RHKYC stalwarts, including Keith Mowser and Jimmy Farquhar; Patrick Kwan and Alan Tsang were both members of his crew for several years. He was there every Saturday, unless he was overseas, and through perseverance and the self discipline of thoughtful reflection of what had happened during the race he became a champion Harbour sailor in the Ruffians. In addition to his Ruffian, Uncle Li designed and built two half-tonne yachts: Truluv and Truluv II; the second a better design as a result of his what he learned from the first. Truluv II was a remarkably successful racer and many will remember that it achieved line honours for the Macau Race ahead of Frank Pong’s Jelik (then a 40 footer) in the years before the existence of Chek Lap Kok, when the race followed the route North of Lantau. The same yacht won first place in three separate classes at the Aberdeen YC regatta, as a result of which the rules were changed to allow entry to one class only! All who saw it marvelled at the floating dry dock for Truluv that Uncle Li built, which was moored just off the Jardine’s Gun.

Feature | Li Fook Hing, Vice Patron

Li Fook Hing, OBE, known to all as Uncle Li, joined the Club in 1971, a time very different to now. Racing in the Harbour then took you past two major shipyards (both now housing developments). One of the shipyards, the Whampoa yard at Hung Hom, was visible from the Club. The other at Tai Koo Shing, Uncle Li managed, having trained as a Marine Architect in America and Britain. There was a power station on the East facing edge of Hung Hom and a very noisy Kai Tak runway, where it was easy to get distracted from spinnaker trimming on the run from the Eastern Harbour to Kowloon Bay where the gybe mark was set.

2020 Ruffian PG party

As a Race Officer, Uncle Li was even-handed and very competent. Many remember him officiating the 505 Class Championships in the 1970s, and the Etchells and Flying 15s in the 1980s at the Lamma course; usually a demanding and uncomfortable day on the water for notoriously cantankerous competitors. But there was much about Uncle Li that many members may not know. He was a consistent and reliable philanthropist, being a large benefactor to many Hong Kong charities, including St James Settlement, a board member and chairman of several Anglican diocese schools, a University college, and also public hospitals. And, as noted above, he was an unremitting and munificent servant of St John’s Cathedral over many years. All

of this led to his award of the OBE in 1987 and his Fellowship of the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2005. He became a Canon of St John’s Cathedral in 2015 – the only such honour bestowed on a layman in the Cathedral’s history. Li Fook Hing was made Vice Patron of the Club in 2010 in recognition of his contribution to the RHKYC, the sport of yacht racing and his personal efforts in cultivating new members. He held several positions including as a member of the General Committee, Membership Committee and Sailing Committee. Until recently he would be seen regularly at the Club for social events and casually in the Bistro, usually on Sunday evenings with his wife, June.

As a Club racing sailor Uncle Li was exemplary, losing a few races but generally seen as dominant in the fleet, not just Ruffians, but Club pursuit races and the, then, very popular Macau Race. He selected and trained his own crew, including Patrick and Alan and took great pride in their success. Another Vice Patron still remembers well a race in Ruffians in the 1980s that ended at the protest committee as a result of a port starboard encounter, which was found in Mr Li’s favour, much to the opposing side’s regret! NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

Autumn Regatta 2020 W O RD S: VIVIA N N G A N IM AGES:

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VIVIA N N G A N

Feature | Autumn Regatta 2020 he highly anticipated opening of the Club’s 2020-2021 sailing season kicked off with the Autumn Regatta over the weekend of 12 and 13 September. With sailing activities suspended for two months due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Autumn Regatta attracted 101 boats and more than 550 sailors across seven onedesign classes, Sportsboats and Big Boats. Sailors were praised for their co-operation in fulfilling the requirements of the rigorous

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social distancing compliances, effectively maintaining the social distancing requirements ie no more than groups of four persons and wearing masks in the Club at all times except when sailing, eating or drinking. Sailors eagerly returned to the Club and were greeted with an 8 to 10kts northeasterly breeze and blue sky. Day 1 of the Autumn Regatta was also designated as being part of the global ‘Bart’s Bash, dubbed the ‘Largest Sailing Event in the World’, however the day’s

racing did not get off to a start as a massive black cloud hovered above Kowloon and started to swallow up the Kowloon Bay area at around 1300hrs. A stationary, intense thunderstorm kept building with torrential rain creating extremely low visibility whilst an incredible and sustained lightning lit up the sky. 70mm of rain poured down within an hour, followed by the issuing of the Amber rainstorm warning. Race Officer Barry Truhol took the decision to abandon

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the races not started due to safety concerns, with the wind completely dissipating after the downpour stopped. In contrast, sailors were greeted with a good southeasterly breeze and blue skies on Day 2. Racing got underway with most divisions being sent to sail 1 lap or 1.5 laps between Shau Kei Wan / Tai Koo Shing and Hung Hom / Kowloon Bay. The breeze strengthened to around 11kts near the end of the first race, setting up perfect conditions to start the second race. NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

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With only two races to count, there was some very tight racing in the J/80 class. May-13 ended the Footloose reign as the seven time consecutive winner of the Autumn Regatta, lifting the trophy after taking the win in a three-way tie with Footloose and Jena Pebe. Creditable performances by Ambush in Big Boat Div 1, XT the Big Boat Div 3, Flying Fifteen Tchaikoffsky and Pandora Windfall, saw each yacht taking 2 bullets for the day in their respective divisions.

Autumn Regatta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Result RANK

BOAT

HELM

PTS

Big Boat Div 1 1st

Ambush

J Isler / A Taylor

2nd

Alpha+

Shawn Kang

Xena

Mark Nie / Dominic Law

Nico Cohen-Addad

Big Boat Div 2 1st

Jinn

Whiskey Jack Nick Southward

Calamansi

Rob Berkley

Big Boat Div 3 1st

Gary Leung

Tornado

Paul Lam/ Raymond

Darling

Dean Chisholm

Dragon 1st

Zephyr

Tam Nguyen

Eaux Vives

Roberto Marinelli

3rd

Dragonfly

Bram Van Olphen

Etchells 1st

Gunga Din

Nick Burns

2nd

Racer X

Mark Thornburrow

Freelance

Charlie Manzoni

Flying 15 1st

Tchaikoffsky

Howard Williams

Niffty

Tim Roberts

Full Power

Sam Chan

Impala 1st

Gnu

Randy Yeung

Taxi

Kent Kan

3rd

Boss Hogg

Alan Tsang / Francis Cheung

1st

May-13

Stanley / Lonny Chan / Chen

Footloose

Henry Wong

3rd

Jena Pabe

Ben Chong

J/80

We are thrilled to report that the Autumn Regatta has earned Gold Certification from the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas (CR) Programme. A first for Kellett Island, the CR Gold Certification sets us up for a great season as we work to expand our sustainability efforts across the Club. Many thanks to all of the sailors, volunteers, supporters and staff for supporting the Clean Regattas program and demonstrating our collective commitment to improving our marine environment by recycling, minimising waste and avoiding single-use plastics.

Pandora 1st

Windfall

Tom Ho

2nd

Panopae

Joseph Wong

Panache

Albert Yung

Ruffian 1st

Buster

Nicholas Bryan

Larrikin

C. Storey / J. Borthwick

Victory 9

Wan Kit Kot

Sportsboat 1st

Ironman

Sean Lam

F.A.B.

Russ Parker

3rd

Fly By Wire

John Lok

We could not have put on such a successful and safe event without our dedicated volunteers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a big shout out to the Race Management team of Barry Truhol, Bonnie Cheng, Chris Collins, Dodo Lai, Elizabeth Seymour-Jones, Guinness Siu, Jacky Lam, James Wong, Jane Overton, Jason Lam, Jennifer Li, Mac Overton, Sheila Chan, Steve Wordsworth and Till Lembke.

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Race 2 saw the RO send the Big Boat Div 1 to race out of the harbour to round Shek O Rock and TCS3 before sailing downwind to Hung Hom and then back upwind to Gate Buoy for a finish. The remaining classes were sent off on courses of varying distances of 7.42nm to 10.15nm. The courses taking the fleets up Victoria Harbour, round either Shau Kei Wan or Tai Koo Shing then with kites hoisted, sending it back down to round Gate Buoy or Dock Buoy before heading up the harbour again.

Feature | 80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island

80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island Join us later this month for the celebrations! See page 36 In the meantime, we hope you enjoy reading this article which appeared in the South China Morning Post on 28 October 1940.

YACHT CLUB OPENED ACTING GOVERNOR PERFORMS CEREMONY BEFORE LARGE GATHERING SAILS IN RACE AND PLAYS SQUASH

lready in use for several months, the palatial new headquarters of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club were formally declared open on Saturday evening by His Excellency the Acting Governor, Lieut.-General Sir E.F. Norton in the presence of a gathering numbering well over 500 persons.

held a regatta at Deep Water Bay. His Excellency participated in the race for Cruisers earlier in the afternoon, being the guest of the Commodore, Mr. N.V.A. Croucher, in La Cigale I, which won the race. Later in the evening, His Excellency played a game of squash with Mr. J.E. Potter, the architect of the Club.

The occasion was marked by the Opening Cruise of the Club, while the rowing section

For the opening ceremony, Mr. N.V.A. Croucher made an introductory speech which briefly

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covered the Club’s history. He said: “It is my privilege and pleasure to welcome Your Excellency to this new home of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Boat racing goes back to the early days of the Colony, and it was in 1849 that the Victoria Regatta Club held its first meeting. The Victoria RC. was subsequently absorbed by the Hongkong Boating Club, which in

The objects of our Club are primarily for the promotion of boat-racing and rowing, and since its inception we have made steady progress, and to-day we have over 100 yachts and auxiliary craft, which any club may well be proud of, four bowling alleys, two squash courts, and a membership of nearly 500. We hope to increase the amenities still more by the addition of bedrooms, a swimming pool and most important of all, a causeway. These we hope will come in happier times. It is a matter of regret that Sir Henry Pollock is not with us to-day. He is a past Commodore of the Club and its oldest member, having joined over 50 years ago. He and Lady Pollock are now taking a well-earned holiday, and we look forward to their return in renewed health and vigour. I cannot let this occasion pass without making grateful acknowledgement of the financial assistance which we have received from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, particularly its chief manager, Sir Vandeleur Grayburn, whose vision and sympathy have made possible so many undertakings that redound to the benefit of the Colony.

ordinary interest, for in the early 1860s your father, Captain Norton, was a keen and active sailing member of the Club and was one of those who did much to further the interest of boat-racing in the Colony. The old Club House at North Point from which we have recently transferred was opened in 1908 by that distinguished solider and Empire-builder Sir Frederick, later Lord Lugard, then Governor of Hongkong. Judging by the progress which the Club has made since that conspicuous occasion, it augurs well for our future that our present Club House is to be opened by another distinguished soldier and administrator. I have now the honour and pleasure of asking Your Excellency to declare these premises open.” Governor’s Speech Before declaring the Club open, His Excellency said: “May I first thank the Commodore for the very kind terms in which he has welcomed me here this evening on my first appearance as an Honorary Member of the Club. I realise that the honour you do me in asking me to open the new Club House is due to my position in the Colony (laughter) and not, I fear, to any claim I may have to being a yachtsman. None the less, I appreciate the honour… “ – His Excellency stopped short when an explosion shook the room, the flash-bulb of a photographer having exploded. His Excellency said jokingly “That’s my second gun today!” “I appreciate the honour,” he continued, “and am both pleased and proud to have this

opportunity of taking part in this ceremony this evening. I have, as I say, no claim to being a yachtsman; if yachting were all what has been my in the Commodore’s yacht this afternoon things might be different, but when I remember the miseries of sea-sickness I have suffered sometimes when small-boat sailing with my brothers off the south coast of England, then I have to confess – though I fear you will despise me for it – that nature did not intend me for a sailor! (Laughter) After some of those excursions in rough weather I was rather like the soldiers of whom I have heard in an old eighteenth century combined naval and military operation. The soldiers, in red tunics complete, were reduced to lying full length under the thwarts in a condition of coma, and as the boats grounded and the moment for death r glory had arrived, they had to be stimulated into action by the sailors adjuring them to “wake up you lobsters and crawl out.”” (Laughter). The Taimoshan For all that I have always believed small-boat sailing to be one of the finest games in the world, and when it comes to the classic ocean voyage in open boats, no one is a greater admirer than I am of the performances of Captain Bligh, or Shackleton, to mention two only, to which may be added the achievement of your own Taimoshan builr in dockyards in Hongkong and sailed home across the pacific and Atlantic – a striking testimonial not only to design and construction in Hongkong dockyards but to seamanship as practised in Hongkong waters.

Architect’s Cunning Art To Mr. Potter of Messrs. Leigh and Orange our warm appreciation and thanks are due for this very imposing and well-designed Club House. He has by his cunning art transformed this islet into a picturesque spot, a landmark that for many years to come will compel the attention of all visitors. On the occasion we are reminded of our many absent friends, many of whom are on duty with the fighting services in various parts of the world. We wish them good luck. Many ladies are also unable to be with us at this ceremony, but we look forward to their return, when they will be received in the traditional manner with open arms (Laughter). To you, Sir, I wish to express our deep gratitude for your kindness in coming and opening our new Club House to-day when there are so many calls on your time. But we feel that you have come to us with more than

The old magazine walls were incorporated into the new structure and the close-up shows what eventually become the corridor leading to the men’s changing rooms. Two pairs of bowling alleys on two levels were a very popular facility in the new premises which were officially opened by the Acting Governor in October 1940 NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

Feature | 80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island

1889 was in turn merged into the Corinthian Sailing Club and in 1894 the Corinthian, by Royal Warrant, became known at the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Its headquarters were presently on the site of the present Naval Camber, but at the beginning of the century it moved to Austin Road, a site now occupied by the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. More permanent quarters were sought, and in 1908 a new Club House was built on a sandy beach at North Point.

Feature | 80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island

A section through the building plans for Kellett Island on a line with the East Wing

No one wishes more than I do that I had the mahogany complexion, the teak fist, and the far away look in my blue eyes which are the hall-mark of those who go down to the sea in ships (at least so the novelists tell us). But there is another reason why I am so glad to be here to-night, for, as your Commodore has said, there is something in the fact I should be here to-night. As he said, 71 years ago, my father was one of the promoters of the original Yacht Club, and its first Honorary Secretary. In addition he rowed – and rowing I understand is still a branch of the Club’s activities. I presume it was as a member of the original Victoria Regatta Club that he won, as some cup made in Hongkong, which remember well as a boy. If I remember his stories rightly, sailing in the waters adjacent to the island was a good deal hampered in those days by the fear of local pirates, as most of the neighbouring islands seem to have been wasp-nests of piratical activity. I know that the member of this Club would like me to express their satisfaction and gratitude to the Government of Hongkong for facilitating the lease of Kellett Island as a site for the new Club, and I should like to add to those of the Commodore my congratulations on the design of the new building and the admirable way in which it has been carried out. I feel that the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club is now house din a style suitable to its high position, ancient standing, and sporting traditions. Now, as Mr. Jorrocks would say, I will “cut the cackle” and come to the “’osses’. It is my privilege now to declare open the new Club House of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club.” (Applause). At the conclusion of His Excellency’s speech, he was presented with a suitably inscribed silver and blackwood ash-tray.

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Club House Details Kellett Island, which accommodates the new Club House, is about 250 yards from the sea wall at the end of Percival Street, and the architect’s main problem was to develop the rocky island with its existing buildings and magazines to make the fullest use of the potentialities as a Club House. On the island were two blocks of ammunition magazines, separated and inclined to one another at an acute angle. The angle was filled by a rocky knoll. The walls of the magazines on the seaward sides were 14ft 6in thick, built of squared granite blocks, the other wall being 6ft thick. They were roofed by arches 5ft 9in high at the springing and 9ft ant the crown, and covered by 2ft of earth. The plan adopted consisted in outline of converting the magazine block facing west into boathouse, that facing north-east into changing rooms, and joining the two with the clubrooms. This has been done by making the main rooms circular in plan, which not only solves the problem of forming the junction of the two wings most comfortably, but also allows the whole of the sailing waters in the Harbour to be in view from the main lounge or the verandah. The level of the knoll joining the magazines was reduced, and the spoil dumped into the sea to form a foundation for a breakwater stretching to a group of rocks off the western side of the island, thus forming a small sheltered harbour for the landing of dinghies and the launching of rowing boats. The three access doors into the new boat-houses through the 14-ft granite walling provided the masonry for the breakwater and the launching slip-way. Access to Club Access to the Club after landing at the granite steps opposite Percival Street is by a flight of steps onto the western magazines, and by

a covered loggia over the boathouses to the main entrance hall. The entrance hall gives onto a men’s cloak-room on the right and to four bowling alleys on the left, which have been constructed over the boathouse, and extend over the servants’ quarters block which is planned at the boathouse level. The alleys are at two levels, over the boathouses. From the lower pair or alleys a staircase gives access to a galley leading to the changing rooms in the north-east wing. Space has been found in this block for two squash courts in addition to the men’s and ladies’ changing rooms, shower room and lavatories, and the heating chamber. A staircase up to the squash court gallery also gives access to the ladies’ changing room. A secondary access to this changing room is also arranged from a covered way leading from the main vernadah of the Club House. From the main entrance hall, access is obtained to the main bar, the staircase to the first floor, and the committee room and circular entrance lounge. A service room is arranged between the bar and the lounge. The first floor contains a large circular lounge, 56ft in diameter with a continuous run of windows a hundred feet long, giving a full view of all the harbour waters. A cocktail bar and service are attached to this lounge. Approached from the lounge is an open terrace, sheltered from the western sun, and in the other wing a library, and a kitchen and service for snack meals. The starting line for sailing races is a line between the north-east corner of the squash court block and the signal on Observatory Hill, Kowloon. On this line a starters’ box has been constructed, built of reinforced concrete and set on a great boulder, giving a good view of all yachts approaching the starting line from any direction.

Starter’s Box

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UP C OMING E VENTS Around The Island Race

8 November

One Global Lipton Trophy

14 November

0337 0.90 1007 1.90 1513 1.24 2144 2.29

0343 0.55 1048 1.91 1519 1.22 2150 2.67

0413 0.83 1046 1.84 1533 1.31 2201 2.34

0434 0.49 1150 1.80 1552 1.34 2229 2.70

0450 0.79 1127 1.77 1547 1.37 2116 2.38

0527 0.51 1252 1.70 1623 1.44 2309 2.65

0530 0.78 1210 1.69 1552 1.42 2135 2.41

0627 0.58 1355 1.62 1647 1.52 2350 2.55

0614 0.79 1302 1.62 1604 1.46 2204 2.40

0737 0.68

0706 0.82 1416 1.56 1621 1.51 2238 2.36

0033 2.40 0844 0.77

0812 0.84 2321 2.28

0123 2.23 0947 0.86

0236 2.06 1047 0.93 1857 1.82 2218 1.71

0401 1.93 1137 0.99 1909 1.89 2358 1.55

SUN

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Hong Kong’s biggest sailing event Around the Island Race will take place Sunday 8 November this year. The Notice of Race and online entry are on the club’s 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.

MON

TUE

One Global Lipton Trophy

WED

Hong Kong Race Week – Volunteers We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has volunteered to assist with our events so far this season, we greatly appreciate the support! Hong Kong Race Week will be held from 19 to 24 January and 29 to 31 January with three race tracks and 200 boats we need up to 100 volunteers per day. Not all volunteer positions are on the water and some don’t even require sailing experience – registration, sign on/off and launch & retrieve are all onshore roles. Volunteers sign up can be found via the website: www.hongkongraceweek.com

Rolex China Sea Race 2021 Easter 2021 see’s the return of the club’s blue water classic Rolex China Sea Race. Starting on 31 March 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 The schedule for the 2021 Rolex China Sea Race will be: Friday 26 February 2021

Entry deadline & document submission (see NoR 6.1)

1800hrs

Friday 5 March 2021

Late entry deadline

1800hrs

Wednesday 24 March 2021

Crew Immigration/NoK Forms submission

1800hrs

Friday 26 March 2021

IRC/MOCRA Rating Certificate or HKPN PIPS Declaration submission

1800hrs

Monday 29 March 2021

Welcome Party, Kellett Island

1900hrs to 2100hrs

Tuesday 30 March 2021

Immigration (Departure) Formalities Skippers’ Briefing at RHKYC

1500hrs to 1900hrs 1830hrs to 1900hrs

Wednesday 31 March 2021

Warning Signal

1110hrs

Sunday 4 April 2021

Location prizegiving in Subic

1700hrs

Wednesday 14 April 2021

Prizegiving, Kellett Island

1900hrs to 2100hrs

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

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Saturday 14 November will see the second pursuit race of the Top dog Trophy Series so save the date, Notice of Race and online entry are available from the club’s website. The format is a pursuit race in the harbour with staggered start times with the aim of all boats finishing around the same time.

THU

6 FRI

7 SAT

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

0926 0.85

SUN

MON

0039 2.18 1031 0.84

TUE

MON

0344 2.11 1126 0.83 1908 1.83 2255 1.66

0536 1.83 1216 1.05 1928 1.97

0519 2.10 1213 0.83 1918 1.94

0054 1.37 0649 1.76 1246 1.11 1949 2.06

0013 1.44 0636 2.10 1254 0.86 1939 2.08

0138 1.19 0745 1.72 1310 1.17 2009 2.15

0111 1.17 0745 2.10 1332 0.92 2007 2.25

0218 1.02 0834 1.69 1332 1.22 2025 2.23

0204 0.91 0847 2.07 1409 1.00 2038 2.43

0255 0.88 0919 1.67 1353 1.26 2042 2.32

0254 0.69 0947 2.00 1444 1.11 2113 2.57

0330 0.76 1000 1.64 1415 1.29 2100 2.39

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WED

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

Sailing

Around the Island Race

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THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

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Restoring Pandora 150, Hakuna Matata W O RD S: KE VIN CHUN G | A NDY K W O K A ND ED MUND L AI

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t the beginning of the year I was invited to take over 150 by July as the owner was leaving Hong Kong. My first task was to find a team of sailors who shared common interests and a commitment to co-own the boat. By June I had that team; most of whom were novice sailors. Whilst we had sailed together before in different boats, we didn’t know each other that well but we’re all like-minded people and enjoy sailing for fun. The plan, as it was back then, was for us all to get trained in the Sunset Series and to improve our skills to become a force to be reckoned with in the Pandora class. As 150 was in poor condition, the team also agreed to renovate the boat during the Christmas holiday break. I was hoping this project would be plain sailing from then on. How wrong I was! Soon after the 6th race of the Sunset Series in early July, all the sailing activities had to be suspended due to Covid-19, resulting in no sailing, no dinner gathering and no social activities. In order to keep the team and the project going, a change of tack was required. After a couple of meetings, we all agreed to bring the renovation project forward and get it done before the new season started in September. A master project plan was drawn up to encompass a number of sub-projects including deep cleaning the boat, repair and painting the deck, a comprehensive renovation of the keel and hull, commissioning a new team T-shirt, designing a new logo for the boat, designing the new spinnaker etc. Allocating the duties was an easy task as everyone volunteered. What great team spirit! As most of us didn’t have much knowledge in boat renovation, we all had to carry out research and take advice from our fellow sailors who were also doing repairs to their boats at the same time. The more research we did, the more we found out how daunting the task would be.

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The very first job was cleaning. On a humid and rainy day, the full team gathered and threw out rotted timber and rusted bolts and nuts, and pumped out bucket loads of murky water etc. It was obvious that most of us were not familiar with this type of hard labour and we were feeling tired until a power washer was brought out to wash away the grime and dirt on the boat. I did not expect a power washer could save the day and the boys (being young at heart) cheered up and fought to get control of it! Next up was hours and hours of preparation such as scraping old paint, fiberglass repair, filling and sanding before painting could begin. Our records indicate that we spent a total of 200 man-hours just on preparations alone. The whole project took us 10 weeks to complete with a total count of 350 man-hours. For the renovations, we used a detailed project plan showing what each step would involve; what needed to be done, what tools we needed and what performance standard we wished to achieve. This plan proved to be an invaluable management tool as it gave us a clear view of where we were in the project at any particular time. In order to lift the team spirit from time to time, we included simple celebration drinks in the project schedule when certain milestones were achieved. We had to break up into groups of four of course in order to comply with the social distancing requirements! When we were working on the design of the T-shirt and spinnaker, we stumbled on the registered name of 150: Hakuna Matata. Fans of Lion King will know this African Swahili phrase which means “no worries”. We all agreed that this name is perfect for our carefree, be happy attitude. Weather was the main problem encountered for the duration of the project. We laboured for many days in sunny 35 to 40C conditions with

Sailing

our N95 facemasks on! It was so hot and unbearable that we had to ask the boat boys to move our boat closer to the Clubhouse so that we could get some shade from about 1500hrs onwards each day. We also had to build sunshields over the boat to protect the newly painted surfaces from dirt and occasional rain. There were also technical problems to solve due to extremely hot weather conditions. Things like the epoxy filler that set after only three minutes and before you could apply it to the fiberglass. Paint got thick too quickly too! Throughout the whole project there was only one minor disagreement within the group; something that can happen often when building a new team. Luckily one of our number is a good motivator and mediator and the problem was settled quickly. Not to be disheartened by these problems, we just had a few good laughs and moved on, remembering our motto “Hakuna Matata, no worries”. It was very heartwarming to note that whilst we were labouring under the extreme heat, the wives were there to cheer us up and to keep us refreshed and nourished with homemade drinks and snacks. What a team! Although Covid-19 stopped us from sailing, it did give us the opportunity to continue building our team spirit through the renovation project. Now that the project is complete we are all looking forward to enjoying sailing in our renovated boat in the new season. Watch out for Hakuna Matata!

Interesting bits and pieces 1. Most valued consumable 2. Man’s best friend 3. Man’s worst nightmare 4. Shocking moment 5. Most empowering moment 6. Most encouraging words 7. Most scary moment 8. Most discussed topic 9. Least discussed topic 10. Unsung heroes 11. Toughest job 12. Most skillful task 13. Most technical task 14. Most challenging task 15. Wisdom moment

N95 respirators and sand papers Power washer Forever self-disintegrating paint rollers “Did we use the right paint?” “Ladies, let’s finish the job!” Be brave, go ahead and do it. Hakuna Matata Man holding alcohol on the left hand and bleach on the right hand and said “I am going below deck to clean”!!! What colour should my team T-shirt be Task assignments (everyone just volunteered). The many friends and fellow sailors who are so generous to share their time, knowledge and resources cleaning decades of dirt and grim sanding/filling and preparing the hull for painting adjusting tension on the rigging preparing and mixing the paint planning your exit route when painting the deck.... NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

Sail Training at Middle Island: Linking in Sustainability and Plastics Education with Youth Courses W O RD S A ND IM AGES: LUKE VA N D ER K A MP

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With the return of the popular Youth Watersports Experience Week for teens and the WaterKidz Adventure Week for Opti sailors, the opportunity to incorporate sustainability education presented itself. During these courses, the sailors were given the opportunity to explore the issue of sea plastics and develop ideas to reduce their footprint and influence others to do the same. The day-long activities started with a discussion (led often by the sailors) on how much plastic waste is generated in our everyday lives and what can be done to reduce their own plastic footprint at home.

Clockwise from top left: 60+ Kilos of plastic removed from Wong Chuk Kok Beach; Beach games after the cleanup; A job well done; Exploring Waglan island

eady to see the extent of the problem with their own eyes and armed with rubbish bags, gloves and tongs, the sailors were ready for the beach cleanup. Going via RIB, our youth sailors have run beach cleanups on Round Island, Wong Chuk Kok Beach (Lamma), Turtle Beach (Lamma) and Po Toi over the course of the shortened summer. The common factor amongst the beaches was that they were off the beaten track and the majority of the rubbish was not left there by people on

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the beach. Asked to just focus on picking up plastic items on the beach, many bags were filled in a short time. The key message coming from all the kids at the end of the cleanup was that they wanted to tell their friends and family about the experience and how they had seen the link between waste in our everyday lives and the spread of plastic in the ocean with their own eyes. In one morning alone, our youth sailors were able to pick up over 60 kilos of plastic waste alone on Wong Chuk

Kok beach. After each successful cleanup, the sailors got their reward in the form of a fun afternoon at a quiet beach and a longer RIB ride back to Middle Island giving them the chance to explore parts of Hong Kong they have not seen before! Going forward, the topic of sustainability will be included as a core topic in the Sail Training syllabus at all levels for both youth and adult courses. Conserving our marine environment is a topic that the entire Middle Island team is

Finding one of the sources of marine rubbish

Sailing

Exploring the back of Lamma

Cleaning up Turtle beach Lamma Rubbish collection on Round Island Rubbish on Wong Chuk Kok beach Lamma

Above L to R: Sea plastics discussion at MI; Preseeting what they have learned

passionate about and thanks to the generous donation of RIB Garbage Collection bags from Vice Commodore Lucy Sutro and Peter Britten, all coaches and instructors are able to collect rubbish whilst on the water. The Sail Training programme at RHKYC is a fantastic opportunity to link the issue of plastic waste with the marine environment it affects the most. For more information on the sustainability efforts of RHKYC, please visit https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/ SustainabilityVisionandPrinciples.aspx .

Youth Watersports Experience Week (5 full days, 11-18yrs) and WaterKidz Adventure Week (5 half days, 6-10yrs) are courses run during our school holiday programmes during summer and Easter school holidays. These courses are for sailors of any experience level and are aimed at being an opportunity for them to experience a fun week on the water doing a variety of activities such as keel boat trips, dinghy sailing, on-water treasure hunts and of course, beach cleanups. The next school holiday programme at Middle Island will be over the December School holidays. The dates are: • 14 to 18 December • 20 to 24 December (Sunday to Thursday) • 27 to 31 December (Sunday to Thursday) • 4 to 9 January Courses opened for enrollment by members on Monday 26 October and will open for non-members on Monday 9 November. For more information please email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk or go to: https://rhkyc.cinolla.com/sailtraining/ NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

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VRC Series 9

OUTRIGGER CONTACT outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk

RHKYC Paddlers Continue to Shine W O RD S: RYA N CHEUN G | IM AGES: JEREM Y YO UN G | D O U G W O O D RIN G | B A RNE Y RIG G S

Rowing with our Captains Barney Riggs and John McLennan crossing the line in 1st, and Doug Woodring and Ryan Cheung coming in 2nd despite having accidently extended the course by about a kilometre. The RHKYC Women’s also finished high up on the leader boards in VRC Series 9, with Sarah Wilson and Christina Park finishing 3rd and 4th respectively in the Women’s OC1. With many of our paddlers achieving great results it is something we should all be very proud. here is nothing more exciting than seeing Hong Kong’s third wave of Covid-19 drawing to a close. Because for us paddlers, it means time to jump back into the water and begin racing. 2 October, was a day of many celebrations, Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Chinese National Day; but most importantly, it was the race day for the Duff and Phelps VRC Series 9, which also served as a preparation for The Bays – For the Oceans later in the long weekend. 17 RHKYC paddlers competed in the Duff and Phelps VRC Series 9 in the OC1 and OC2 outrigger canoes as well as surf skis and coastal rowing categories. To avoid large gatherings, registration was completed online, with the race starting in waves and racers submitting their results and GPS tracks online after the race to maintain social distancing. Unlike the other races on the VRC Series race calendar, Series 9 was held on a different racecourse. The 10km course began at Tai Tam Bay, where paddlers racing in outrigger canoes and surf skis set off towards Cape D’Aguilar in an intense upwind before turning around for an awesome downwind stretch back towards Stanley Bay and turning into To Tei Wan (Hobbie Cat Beach) for the finish and short celebrations. RHKYC Paddlers were among the first to cross the finish line. Jeremy Young was the first

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to cross the line in the Men’s OC1 Category with a blisteringly quick time of 57hr 37mins beating out most of the OC2 outrigger canoes participating in the event. Coming in second was Ryan Lopes followed closely by Alex de Miranda, our performance coach for this season, thus securing a one-two-three finish for RHKYC in this category. The club also secured a one-two finish on the Men’s OC2,

At the end of the day, it was a fantastic day of racing and congratulations to all who participated. The RHKYC Outrigger and surf ski racing only seem to be going upwards from here. With restrictions easing up, RHKYC are excited to co-host The Bays – For the Ocean and restart training sessions in the OC6s to prepare for the upcoming Around The Island Race (ATIR) set for some time in November.

Shelter Cove Row W O RD S: ST UA RT P RY KE | IM AGES: BEN ROW E

CONTACTS Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Coastal Rowing coastalrowing@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org. hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk

Rowing

omparing Shelter Cove with Middle Island rowing is a little like comparing American humour with British jokes... one is often subtedly funny, the other frequently raunchy. Middle Island is pretty much guaranteed to be traffic free, has some nice long ‘lanes’ with little chance of big wakes until the meeting at the East Lamma channel (assuming ocean rowing). Shelter Cove however, especially for the ocean boats, presents some interesting and often formidable water: frequent wake from ...well, wake boats.. luxury vessels from Hong Kong Marina and of course the confluence of sailing and stink boats from Hebe and Marina Cove. Considering there’s a 4kts

speed limit inside the cardinal buoy and tamer water beyond Trio beach, boats will often power up with little consideration to dinghies, sailboats, paddle boards and kayaks. So, what’s the real rowing attraction in that Hebe Haven bowl..? Given the new norm of midday traffic, even on weekdays, the secret is to pick the early hours or dusk for a choice row. Mirror calm waters right up to Trio are pretty much usual, leading to choppier tops towards Shelter Island and it’s there that the Ocean boats can really have fun and a solid workout. What I might call ... the ‘Hanselman route’, takes shape from launching off the clean slip at Shelter then through the moorings to the channel

markers. From there it’s straight out past the myriad of mostly moored yachts, the scout camp where a wild pig, barking deer or even a swimming python might be seen, then out onto more open water. The Trio ferries from Pak Sha Wan pier will cross your route (but generally they stay well behaved). At mid channel, Shelter Island becomes the dominant horizon and it’s to its left side and The Cows Tail you need to aim. This is a reef system that often shows some interesting manners with even 10kts of wind. A bit of surf, (big and surfboard visited in typhoons) and an excellent point to begin rounding the Island to the south, onto Little Palm beach, past Pik Sha and Clearwater Bay, then backtrack to Shelter. The water here ‘changes shape’ frequently making it a fine stretch for ocean work and developing good oar technique. Flying mullet, even the odd breaching rays are not unusual sights and then coupling the geology of the route to this row can make this gig a fab day out. Currently, little rowing exists in these waters, other than local hire boats out for a day’s line fishing but skiff and outrigger paddling is starting to become more popular. Despite pushing HHYC to wet their oars with an Ocean 4, little movement has yet to be seen but with a more visible rowing profile from the Club at Shelter one would hope that the competitive spirit inter-club can be encouraged and the start of an extension to Middle Island rowing may very well be seen. Clean blades and wet bows!

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The Bays For the Ocean W O RD S: D O U G W O O D RIN G

Rowing n 3 October, The Bays was held amid pent up demand for races and tight distancing rules, on an exceptional day for paddling, with wind, waves, sun and big smiles. This was the inaugural event co-hosted by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Ocean Recovery Alliance “For the Ocean,” with an angle to ocean appreciation and protection. The event was originally scheduled to be held earlier in the summer, in honour of World Oceans Day (8 June), but due to restrictions for sports and gathering, the event was twice postponed. Luckily the event was reinvigorated with just 10 days notice when Race Director and Club member Doug Woodring saw a great window of opportunity to host it on the long Mid Autumn Festival Weekend. The event was highly anticipated and well attended with over 100 paddlers and rowers, and there would have been many more had we been able to cater to OC6 and Quad rowing teams. The Bays – Southside Relay Challenge, covered some of the most beautiful bays of Hong Kong on a 33km course which stretched from Stanley to Cape D’Aguilar, around the inside of Deep Water Bay, and

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finishing at Middle Island. The course had three change points at different beaches, meaning that each team of two or four people had to move themselves from beach to beach on land, while their teammates paddled or rowed in some exciting and big conditions at times. There were some fast times, and staggered starts with distancing factors at play, but over 33km, there was only a slight time difference between the top Coastal Rowing Doubles Team, the Baywatch Boys, at 2h 49m 43s, and the top OC2 Men’s team, the Furious 50s, at 2h 52m 55s. The top Men’s OC1 was Nick and Jack at 2h 57m 34s. On the Women’s side the fastest OC1 relay pair were Mahilo at 3h 33m 3s, the fastest OC1 Mixed pair were Molo Lolo at 3h 7m 36s, OC2 Mixed was Chaffing the Rim at 3h 12m 24s along with many other notable results that can be found on the Facebook page, The Bays. The event included a racing first, with an ‘Ocean Alignment Factor’, which is a new handicap system for outriggers and surf ski paddlers based on previous VRC race times, and calculated to give slightly extra time bonuses for every five-year increment, and every kilometre traveled

Rowing

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305: $ 240000 330: $ 278000 355: $ 330000 in the race. This ‘OAF’ factor was not included for the coastal rowers due to lack of previous reference times for calculation purposes. Those with a few more years under their belt had some slight advantages with this factor, but those years also lead to experience, and there weren’t actually many changes in final standings as a result. This event was well collaborated on between clubs, with great volunteer support from all of the local clubs, along with a combined VRC time trial race two days prior, allowing teams to move boats to Tai Tam Bay prior to the race start. The RHKYC Safety Team did a great job to be on hand to support all racers on the water. “The goal of the event is to bring together the natural beauty of Hong Kong’s coastline and waters, with an environmental message which we can all carry into our respective communities, creating ocean ambassadors from all of us at the respective clubs and water sports, to protect our stressed environment. Given the global start to the Roaring 20s, this topic will hopefully be all the more important to all of us in protecting what we love for sports, recreation, health and competition,” said Woodring.

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

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COURSE DATES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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7 to 8 November

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Winter Rowing Camp #WR1

14 to 16 December

Winter Rowing Camp #WR2

21 to 23 December

Winter Rowing Camp #WR3

28 to 30 December

Youth Development Programme 青少年賽艇發展計劃

Weekend AM and Weekday PM

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

Private Coaching

Any available time

Content: Tailored course with specific requirements, for complete beginner or intermediate or high-performance rower Time: two 90-mins sessions Class: 1-to-1 coaching, two students maximum

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私人課程

Time: 1000hrs to 1500hrs Content: A three day camp providing interactive and fun environment to learn rowing, to build confidence on the water, and to explore the surrounding coastline Location: Middle Island

ADULT ROWING (AGE 18 OR ABOVE) COURSE TITLE

COURSE DATES

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2020/AR8

21 to 22 November

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2020/AR9

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成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2020/AR9

[Level 1] Weekend Introduction Course #2021/AR1

成人賽艇初級訓練班 #2021/AR1

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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Location: Middle Island

[Level 1] Off- Peak Introduction Course # 2020/OP10 24 to 25 November Class: 3 to 6 students per class

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[Level 2] Intermediate Skills

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

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

[Level 3 to 5] Rowing Training

Weekday and Weekend

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

Private Coaching

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

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Ship Shop

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Shelter Cove Marina Work will begin on the six piles located at the middle of the breakwater pontoon and thereafter working towards the car park.

Marine The work will be conducted from scaffolding similar to that shown on the picture:

helter Cove Marina was completed in 2006 and has berthing for 46 craft. I am pleased to say that, as mentioned in Ahoy at the beginning of the year, we now have permission from buildings department for the required alterations to the marina. The contract

for the increase of the height of the piles has been awarded, after a tendering exercise, to Wyatt Construction Company Limited. The work will be overseen, by our consultant AECOM, who have been, and will continue to, liaise with the Buildings Department for the marina repairs. The piles will be extended by 2.1 metres from +4.90m Principle Datum to +7m PD. The increase in height of the piles will be sufficient to stop the marina pontoons overtopping the piles for a 1 in 100 year storm surge. Work on the pile extension will take three months to complete. The first month will be for procurement of the materials, testing and manufacture of the scaffolding units. Actual work on lengthening the piles will take two months. The galvanised steel pile extension will be tested to ensure the metal is to the standard specified by Buildings Department. All welds will be non destructive tested to ensure they are good. The complete pile extension will then be covered by an approved paint system.

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During the work members will be asked to move their craft to another berth in the marina, so as to allow easy access to the pile and so that there will be no chance of any damage to the members yacht. Happy berthing.

Afternoon Arts and Craft Workshops Join us for a relaxing afternoon and have some fun on making your very own pressed flower pendant necklace or leather card wallet!

Events | Promotions

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WORKSHOP

TIME

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Tuesday 24 November

Pressed Flower Pendant Necklace Workshop

1400hrs to 1530hrs

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$440/Member and $480/Guest

Thursday 26 November

Leather Card Wallet Workshop

1400hrs to 1600hrs

Kellett Island

$490/Member and $540/Guest

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Turning Circle | Saturday 28 November | 1800hrs to 1900hrs

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Let’s kick off the holiday season with your angel voice and light up our Club with the fairy lights! Invite your family and friends to join us for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Turning Circle, where the Salvation Army Brass Band will play your favourite Carols while kids of all ages can sing along! In the spirit of giving, we will be serving complimentary mulled wine, juice and Christmas nibbles. We hope you will support the Salvation Army who will be extremely happy to receive donations in their red kettle. You can also bring along your present for our annual Charity Toy Drive which we will then deliver to children across Hong Kong in the Red Cross Hospital Schools.

Charity Toy Collection Christmas is the time to share and don’t forget to show your little ones 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 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 by Friday 4 December. Thank you.

Calling for Christmas Eve Choir on Stage On Christmas Eve, a group of members will lead everyone else in singing Christmas Carols, at 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.

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

Events | Promotions

Torbreck Wine Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 12 November Torbreck is an Australian winery in the Australian Barossa Valley, founded by David Powell in 1994. The winery was named one of the World’s Top 100 Wine Estates by Robert Parker and is named after a forest in Scotland where Powell worked as a lumberjack. Starting out in 1994 with a few sections of dry-grown old vines that had been abandoned, Torbreck founder David Powell managed to crush three tonnes of grapes and ferment them into wine in a shed on his 12-hectare Marananga property (which continues to be home to the winery). The Torbreck endeavour is based around the classic Barossa Valley grape varieties Shiraz, Grenache and Mataró. Although initially known primarily for its red wines, in recent years Torbreck has earned acclaim for wines made from the Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne vines planted in the estate’s Descendent Vineyard. In 2008 Torbreck was acquired by Pete Kight who is committed to ensuring the ongoing excellence of Torbreck wines. He truly believes that the best wines are yet to come. Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $788 per member and $888 per non-member Speaker Mr Bojan Radulovic Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

PRE-DINNER TASTING DeCanal Prosecco DOC Vino Frizzante MENU AND WINES King Alaska Crab and Blue Crab Meat Stuffed with Avocado, Oscietra Caviar, Brioche Toast, Lime Zest Torbreck Woodcutter’s Semillon 2020 ❧ ❧ ❧ Deep-fried Tiger Prawns in Filo Pastry, Sweet and Sour Sauce Torbreck Old Vines Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2017 ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Ibérico Pork Spare Short Rib, Eggplant Purée Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2018 (Magnum) Torbreck The Steading 2014 (Magnum] ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Smoked Roe Deer, Sautéed Mushroom with Black Truffle Cream, Blackberry Compote Torbreck The Gask 2008 ❧ ❧ ❧ Assorted Cheese Platter Camembert, Aged Cheddar, Deluxe Blue with Grapes and Dried Fruits ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Plum Tomato and Cucumber Stuffed with Avocado, Balsamic Caviar, Brioche Toast, Lime Zest ❧ ❧ ❧ Deep-fried Asparagus in Filo Pastry, Sweet and Sour ❧ ❧ ❧ Braised Artichoke, Eggplant Purée ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Beyond Patty, Sautéed Mushroom with Black Truffle Cream, Blackberry Compote ❧ ❧ ❧ Assorted Cheese Platter Camembert, Aged Cheddar, Deluxe Blue with Grapes and Dried Fruits ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Monthly Wine Fairs Kellett Island, Wednesday 4 November, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 6 November, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

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1940 Gala Dinner featuring Glenn Miller Era Compass Room | Saturday 21 November PRE-DINNER AMUSE-BOUCHE Toro Tatar with Quail Egg York in Golden Crispy Net

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Celebrate Kellett Island’s 80 th birthday and warm-up before the Regatta Ball (rescheduled to the first quarter of 2021). It’s been 80 years since the Kellett Island Clubhouse was officially opened after the Club’s move from its previous headquarters in North Point. Featuring a small Big Band* from the Glenn Miller Era, enjoy Bubbles and Canapes followed by an amazing 5 course menu and wines all inclusive from 1900hrs to 2345hrs. (*subject to Social distancing permitted)

Gala Dinner in the Compass Room Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $1,240 per person

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MENU Seared Jumbo Hokkaido Scallop, Razor Clams and White Asparagus Salad, Oscietra Caviar, Red Radishes Pickles ❧ ❧ ❧ Classic Boston Lobster Bisque, Langoustine, Chives ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Gurnard Fillet, Blue Foot Mushrooms Sun-dried Cherry Tomatoes Coulis ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Prime US Beef Short Ribs, Crusted Bone Marrow, Bordelaise Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Assorted French Cheese Platter Brie de Meaux, Comte, Valençay, Dried Fruits and Nuts ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU PRE-DINNER AMUSE-BOUCHE Mediterranean Avocado Tartar in Golden Crispy Net MENU Marinated Artichoke and White Asparagus Salad, Yuzu Pearls, Red Radishes Pickles ❧ ❧ ❧ Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Seed, Chives ❧ ❧ ❧ Baked Vegetarian Timbale, Crispy Vegetable Spring Roll, Sun-dried Cherry Tomatoes Coulis ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Mini Capsicum stuffed with Beyond Patty, Zucchini Carpaccio, Truffles and Morel Jus ❧ ❧ ❧ Assorted French Cheese Platter Brie de Meaux, Comte, Valençay, Dried Fruits and Nuts ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

80s Music Cocktail Party Main Deck, Main Bar, Main Lawn and Small Lawn | Saturday 21 November

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It’s the 80 th Birthday for Kellett Island and we have a 1940 Gala Dinner sorted so but let’s have another ‘80’ themed event but this time make it the 1980s! The Main Deck, Main Bar, Main Lawn and Small Lawn will turn into the 80s Music Cocktail Party from 1900hrs to 2345hrs. A back to the Eighties Live Band, great food stations such as Raclette

and international cheese selections, skewer stations with beef, prawn, chicken, salad bar, BBQ station with seafood and various meats, mussel station and more are paired with great wines and cocktails. Come on, we know you have the outfits to match but it’s okay if you don’t! $840 per person.

For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk. NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

Christmas and New Year Programme Prepare to spend the entire Christmas and New Year season at the Club! Visit the Club website for all your festive needs. https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/christmasattheclub.aspx

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Saturday 28 November

Turning Circle Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday 5 December

China Sea Room Children’s Gingerbread Sleigh Decorating

Saturday 12 December

Poolside Children’s Christmas Party

Wednesday 16 December

The deadline for ordering Christmas Food, Goodies and Hampers. Order forms can be downloaded from the Club’s website.

7 to 23 December

Bistro Christmas-themed Buffet Lunch and Dinner

7 to 23 December

Compass Room Christmas-themed Set Lunch

7 to 23 December

Middle Island and Shelter Cove Christmas-themed Set Lunch

24 to 25 December

Middle Island and Shelter Cove Christmas-themed Set Lunch and Dinner

Thursday 24 December Christmas Eve

Compass Room Set Lunch and Dinner Bistro Buffet Lunch and Dinner

Friday 25 December Christmas Day

Compass Room Set Lunch and Dinner Bistro Buffet Lunch and Dinner

Saturday 26 December Boxing Day

Compass Room Seafood and Bubbles Brunch Bistro Buffet Lunch

Thursday 31 December New Year’s Eve

Compass Room Gala Dinner and Dance Bistro Buffet Dinner

Friday 1 January 2019 New Year’s Day

Compass Room Seafood and Bubbles Brunch Bistro Buffet Lunch

Italian Night Middle Island | Friday 27 November 1930hrs to 2300hrs Savour the taste of Italy at Middle Island. Indulge in unlimited Italian dishes including Beef and Octopus Carpaccio, Osso Buco DI’Agnello, Ribollita, Parma and Rocket Pizza, Panna Cotta, Tiramisu... with free flow of Italian wine and beer. There will also be live entertainment on the night. Only $348 per person and you will feel like you’re in Rome. For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

Extended Sampan Service Apart from the regular sampan, we will have a second sampan running from Deep Water Bay from 1800hrs to 2000hrs and 2200hrs to 0000hrs 38

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Irish Week Promotion

3 to 8 November

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Delighted to co-host with the Consulate General of Ireland, join us for the Irish-themed week from 3 to 8 November and enjoy a little piece of Ireland with great Irish food, whiskey and music.

Steakhouse the Gun Room

The Compass Room

Featuring Irish-themed 5-course set lunch and dinner menu, this is available at $698 from 3 to 8 November.

Enjoy a Whiskey-pairing Irish Gala Dinner with live entertainment.

AMUSE-BOUCHE MENU Jet-fresh Seasonal Irish Oysters, Light Ginger and Citrus Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Beef Tartar, Herbed Bone Marrow Crusted, Papadum ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-roast Irish Dry-aged ‘John Stone’ Tomahawk, Sautéed Wild Mushroom, Cherry Mostarda Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Irish Prime Cut and Striploin, Roast Asparagus and Garlic Bulb, Whisky Butter Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Kumquat Apple Tart, Caramel Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Marinated Artichokes, Light Ginger and Citrus Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Crispy Bean Curd, Sautéed Girolles and Baby Spinach, Papadum ❧ ❧ ❧ Baked Vegetarian Timable, Plum Tomato Sauce, Sautéed Wild Mushroom, ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Beyond Patty, Roast Asparagus and Garlic Bulb, Cherry Mostarda Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Kumquat Apple Tart, Caramel Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Date 5 November Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs Price $698 per member and $798 per non-member Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk PRE-DINNER TASTING Amuse-bouche MENU AND SPIRIT Jet-fresh Seasonal Irish Oysters, Light Ginger and Citrus Dip Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin Tonic, Lime Wedge ❧ ❧ ❧ Seared Irish Scallops on Herbed Bone Marrow Crusted, Papadum Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey ❧ ❧ ❧ Sous-vide Irish Oyster Blade, Sautéed Wild Mushroom, Cherry Mostarda Kinahans Kasc Project Irish Whiskey ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Irish Prime Cut Striploin, Roast Asparagus and Garlic Bulb, Whisky Butter Sauce Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey ❧ ❧ ❧ Kumquat Apple Tart, Caramel Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea VEGETARIAN MENU Marinated Artichokes, Light Ginger and Citrus Dip ❧ ❧ ❧ Crispy Bean Curd, Sautéed Girolles and Baby Spinach, Papadum ❧ ❧ ❧ Bake Vegetarian Timable, Plum Tomato Sauce Sautéed Wild Mushroom ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Beyond Patty, Roast Asparagus and Garlic Bulb, Cherry Mostarda ❧ ❧ ❧ Kumquat Apple Tart, Caramel Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

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November Party and Event Guide Hairy Crab Dinner 大閘蟹宴 $498 per person

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Friday 6 November and Thursday 19 November 1900hrs to 2300hrs Enjoy seasonal hairy crab gathering with your family and friends at the Regatta Room!

Regatta Room and Rooftop

Japanese Night $398 per person

Regatta Room

Saturday 14 November 1900hrs to 2300hrs

Come to visit our Regatta Room for traditional cuisine of Japan with selections of sushi, sashimi and tempura in buffet style. Korean Night $398 per person

Friday 28 November 1900hrs to 2300hrs

Rooftop

Enjoy Korean BBQ food prepared by our chefs with the gorgeous sea view at Rooftop.

Music Quiz Night $298 per person

Friday 20 November 1900hrs to 2300hrs

Rooftop

Our popular music quiz is returned again!

For enquiries and reservations, please email the Banquet Team at banquet@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0339 / 2239 0327.

Thanksgiving Thursday 26 November Buffet Dinner in Bistro Everything you could possibly want for a Thanksgiving-themed buffet! Enjoy Roast Turkey, Shrimp Cocktail, Brussels Sprout, Pumpkin Pie and more with your family and friends. Available at $278 per adult, $195 per child at aged 9 to 12 years and $139 per child at aged 5 to 8 years. Alternatively we assist a thanksgiving dinner at home prepared without stress. Take the Roast Butter Ball Whole Turkey (approx. 6-7kg) at $178/kg, fully cooked and will be warm upon pick up. For orders and reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk. Set Menu at Middle Island and Shelter Cove Enjoy a 3-course set menu at Middle Island and Shelter Cove with the Thanksgiving fare of Roast Turkey Breast and sweet of the seasons. No reservations required. For enquiries, please call Middle Island on 2812 0365 or Shelter Cove on 2792 2744.

Wine of the Month Domaine Laporte Sauvignon Blanc Le Bouquet 2019, Loire, France Very aromatic, floral and fruity. It notes remind the Sauvignon blanc flowers and it’s fruit. Some hints of citrus give all the vivacity of the wine. Release an intense freshness and the flavours of ripe grapes in the mouth. [Suggested food pairing: fish, seafood and white meats] $338 per bottle.

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Torres Coronas 2017, DO Catalunya, Spain Dark ruby red colour. Concentrated aroma of wild berries (blueberries, blackberries) and spices (clove) with oaky notes of toast. Warm and vinous on the palate with lush body and juicy tannins nicely refined by oak aging. [Suggested food pairing: meat, creamy cheeses and traditional paella] $298 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets

2 November to 31 January, except 24, 25 and 31 December CLAY POT RICE

煲仔飯

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

Fondues

Pork Patty, Salted Fish 鹹魚肉餅煲仔飯 Chicken, Conpoy, Black Mushrooms 北菇瑤柱滑雞煲仔飯 Sliced Beef, Raw Egg 窩蛋牛肉煲仔飯

Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 2 November to 30 December, except 24 and 25 December

Pork Spare Ribs, Preserved Vegetables 欖菜排骨煲仔飯

Swiss Cheese Fondue Gruyere and Emmenthal simmered with White Wine, Kirsch and Garlic, served with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli and French Bread

Braised Lamb Brisket with Bean Curd Skin 枝竹羊腩煲

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

Snakehead Fish, Chinese Herbs 天麻川芎燉山斑魚

CLAY POT DELIGHTS

煲仔菜

D O UBLE- B O ILED S O U P S

燉湯

Dried Conch, Pork Shank, Chinese Yam, Wolfberries 准山杞子螺頭燉豬 Fish Maw, Monkey Head-shaped Mushroooms 猴頭菇燉花膠 Black Chicken, Chinese Herb and Red Dates 北芪紅棗燉竹絲雞

荷蘭芝士火鍋 – 配馬鈴薯、西蘭花、車厘茄、蘑菇及法式麵包 Beef Bourguignonne Cubes of NZ Grain-fed Beef Tenderloin in Hot Vegetable Oil, served with Coleslaw, BBQ Sauce and Béarnaise Sauce, choice of French Baguette or French Fries 牛肉火鍋 – 紐西蘭穀飼牛柳粒烹調於蔬菜油、配雜菜絲沙律、燒烤醬及法式蛋黃醬、自選法式麵包或炸薯條 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

Wine Box Set of the Month ‘Pauillac – The legend of the Medoc’ Pauillac is undeniably the Epitome of Great Bordeaux, producing the most prestigious wines of the Médoc on the Left Bank. While wine style varies from powerful and opulent to fine and elegant, the wines of Pauillac all seem to have one thing in common: the pure essence of Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in superb gravel soils and elevated to the height of its potential through expert savoir-faire. v Château La Tour L’Aspic 2004 (Second label of Château Haut-Batailley) v Château Gaudin 2002 v Le Pavillon 2006 v Fleur de Pédesclaux 2012 (Second label of Château Pédesclaux) v Château Croizet-Bages, 5ème Cru Classé 1997 v Château Fonbadet 2015 v gift box packaging Available at $2,238 per set. For enquiries, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk NOVEMBER 2020 AHOY! |

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Clay Pot Delights and Double-boiled Soup in the Bistro

CLASS SECRETARIES

Club Lines

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

SPORTS CONVENORS

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

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 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 Simon Alexander Buckby Mr Ernest Wayne Curry Ms Pang Joe Jen Jennifer Mr Jarl William Ben Wolfram Mr Wong Hok Him Charles Ms Ye Min Jie Mrs Angel Olausson & Mr Johan Olausson

Mrs Amanda Oatway & Mr Jason Oatway JP Morgan, Managing Director Mrs Samantha Pemberton & Mr Stephen Pemberton JPMorgan, Managing Director

FULL MEMBERS Mr Andrew Paul Blank Mr Rowan Gerard Logan Mr Henrik Anders Per Toernell Mr David Alexander Walder

SHORT TERM MEMBERS Ms Elena Kucherenko

INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Hugh Douglas Madden

STUDENT USAGE CARD Miss Bowie Wu

INTRODUCTORY SCHEME Mr Jacob Bradbury Mr David James Chapman Mr Cheung Tak Kwai Stanley Mr Cheung Chi Haang Mr Cheung Tsz Hin Mr Matthew John Clark CHANGE FROM JUNIOR TO Mr Mark Nicholas Davidge-Pitts ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP Mr Joffrey Bernard Desrousseaux Miss Megan Beth Schmalzried Mr William Stirling Farquharson CADET MEMBER SPONSORED Mr Fok King Man Ronald BY A MEMBER Mr James William Harte Rosie Elizabeth Woolterton Mr Piers Illingworth Ms Sarah Anne Johnson CADET MEMBERS Mr Lavian Pritam Kaliandasani Jack Charles Oatway Mr Lee Kwok Wai Harada Yuriko Dr Leung Tat Chi CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBER Mr Staven A E Molyneux-Webb Dr Daniel Francois Retief Mr & Mrs Charles David Landale Jardine Matheson Ltd, Digital Projects Mr Sit Tsing Yui Robert Mr Tse Ching Fai David Mr & Mrs Lee Hon Man Speedy Global Investments Limited, Mr Wong Tin Chi Dr Wong Ping Fai Mark Consultant Mr Yuen Chun Ying Samuel JUNIOR MEMBERS Miss Natalie Sarah Chen Mr Lewis James Clark Mr Enzo Jean Cremers Mr Matteo Roberto Stanislaw Poma

October 2020 ABSENT MEMBERS Mr Gregory Michael Tennant Dagge Mr Jonathan Gu Yujun Mr Malcolm Edmund Sage Mr Hendrick Jacob Stijweg Mr Wong Kwok Tung Gordon Mr & Mrs Michael John Butcher Mr & Mrs Lodewijk C B J Meens Mr & Dr Johann Christoph Michalski Mr & Mrs Siu Jiehou Richard Mao Henry Rudy Hadisaputra Menzies Nicholas M Rodchenko-Highfield Wong Kam Hei Aidan RESIGNATION Ms Chan Wang Lai Mrs Chiu Hsin Yao Mrs Emma Catherine Coogans Mr Matthew Paul Davis Miss Lam On Ni Mr Lam San Tung Mr Long Ho Chun Mr James Eliot Morison Mr Thomas Victor Pickering Mr H Benjamin A Wainwright Miss Wong Hei Tung Mr & Mrs Alain-Pierre Joseph Paul Bedard Mr & Mrs Graham Gordon Boyd Mr & Mrs Bernard Charnwut Chan Mr & Mrs Ronald James McAulay Liam Allan Tabitha Isabella Boyton Tin Po Chan Timothy Chu Mang Yin Isabelle Anais Crowther-Wilkinson Lok Hui Ching Lui Pak Hei Justin Julian Wong

Honours List 2020 On 1 October 2020, 687 people were recognised by the Chief Executive in this year’s Honours List – three of them are Club members:

Silver Bauhinia Star (BBS) Mr Ashley Ian ALDER, JP Mr ALDER is awarded SBS in recognition of his significant contribution to the enhancement of the status of Hong Kong as an international financial centre. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) since 2011, Mr ALDER has played a crucial role in leading the SFC in setting its strategic objectives, strengthening Hong Kong’s regulatory capabilities, and promoting the development of the securities and futures market.

Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) Mr MA Ching-nam, JP Mr MA is awarded BBS in recognition of his significant contribution to charity and community service. During his tenure as Chairman of Po Leung Kuk (PLK), he was dedicated to leading PLK to continue providing a wide spectrum of quality services and support to people in need, to promote quality education and to take forward several development projects of PLK.

Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service Mr CHUNG Chi-lok Mr CHUNG is commended in recognition of his contribution to sports, particularly the promotion and development of dragon boat.

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Long Service Awards 5 Years’ Awards Club Lines

L to R: Ailsa Angus, Sailing Manager; Ngai Chun Pui, Houseman; Serene Ip, F&B Officer

L to R: Wong Tai Hee, MI Coxswain; Lai Cheuk Pong, SC Coxswain; Tang Kwok Hung, Mobile Crane Operator; Wong Kin Cheong, SC Chef de Partie

Staff Service Awards

L to R: Andes Tong, Car Park Attendant; Eddie Wong, Head Houseman; Francis Kwok, Senior Car Park Attendant

L to R: Gloria Yeung, Sailing Co-ordinator; Leung Kai Cheong, Decorator

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Sport Winners Presentation Bowling Club Lines

Ladies’ Team: L to R – Ellen Leung, Champion; Cathryn Cortez, 1st Runner-up; Dilys Wong, 2nd Runner-up

Mens’ Team: L to R – Eric Chau, Champion; Manuel Melendez, 1st Runner-up; Derek Ngan, 2nd Runner-up

Indoor Rowing Ladies’ Team: L to R – Eva Ng, Champion; Alison Cheng, 1st Runner-up; Vivian Ngan, 2nd Runner-up

Mens’ Team: L to R – Fung Ka Chung, Champion; Tai Wai Tung, 1st Runner-up; Lau Shu Kee, 2nd Runner-up

Swimming Ladies’ Team: L to R – Melissa Davis, Champion; Serene Ip, 1st Runner-up; Vivian Ngan, 2nd Runner-up

Mens’ Team: L to R – Ben Rowe, Champion; Sam Kwok, 1st Runner-up; Nick Crabb, 2nd Runner-up

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Ahoy! November 2020

Articles inside

Wine Page

Ship Shop

Shelter Cove Row

The Bays For the Ocean

VRC Series 9 RHKYC Paddlers Continue

Restoring Pandora 150

General Manager’s Message

Hakuna Matata Sail Training at Middle Island: Linking in Sustainability and

Commodore’s Message

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