Ahoy! September 2014 by Koko Mueller

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Contents

18 The Bridge

Features

Rowing

Other Sports

4 Calendar 6 Commodore’s Message 8 General Manager’s Message 10 Chinese Page 12 RHKYC Charity Foundation

14 29er North American and World Championships 18 2014 Etchells World Championships 20 Beau Geste’s ANZ Sail Fiji Ocean Race 22 The Crew – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly – who and why

28 Henley Masters Regatta 2014 30 Spring Schools Invitational Rowing Regatta 32 Shing Mun Regatta 3 32 Verdant River Regatta III 32 Rowing Fitness Classes 33 Dragon Boat Hong Kong International Championships

39 Squash 40 Snooker 40 Kellett Golf Society

Sailing

Marine

24 Starter’s Box 26 Sailing Development | Training

34 Marine | Boatyard 35 Ship Shop 36 Classified Page 37 Marine Directory

Henley Masters Regatta 2014

Events | Promotions 41 On the Horizon 42 F&B Food Promotions 43 Wine Page 45 Wine Form

Club LINES

Photo: Big Blade Photography

46 Club Directory 47 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

www.rhkyc.org.hk Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Mark Whitehead; Vice Commodore Robert Stoneley; Rear Commodore Sailing Anthony Day; Honorary Secretary Charlie Manzoni; Honorary Treasurer George Li; Rowing Captain Alice Page. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 46. 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 or left in the Ahoy! pigeon hole at Kellett Island. The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

MON

TUE

WED

Autumn Regatta 13 to 14 September

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Circuit Fitness

First Aid Refresher Course Rowing Fitness

Circuit Fitness

September

Oyster Feast in the Compass Room 1 September to 31 October Premium Sausages in the Bistro with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 30 September Rowing Fitness

Adult Beginners Sailing Course First Aid Full Course Rowing Fitness

15 First Aid Full Course Rowing Fitness

22 SRC Radio Operator Course Rowing Fitness

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Adult Beginners Rowing Circuit fitness

16 First Aid Full Course Circuit Fitness Adult Beginners Rowing

Adult Beginners Sailing Course First Aid Full Course Rowing Fitness

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1 September to 31 October

1 to 30 September Class Racing

Shelter Cove Wine Fair Circuit Fitness

Highland Park Whisky Dinner in the Compass Room Rowing Fitness Adult Beginners Sailing Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Rowing Fitness Adult Beginners Rowing

6 Adult Beginners Sailing Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 HKSF Levels 1 and 2 Optimist Practice Optimist Silver Squad Adult Beginners Rowing

Wines of the Month

7 Beethoven Adult Beginners Sailing Course Steps 1 & 2 Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club

Class Racing Championship of Champions

Speaker’s Corner with Dr Stephen Davies Circuit Fitness

Ceilidh in the Compass Room Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Adult Beginners Rowing

Class Racing Dinghy Racing

Circuit Fitness

Koonara Wine Dinner in the Compass Room First Aid Full Course Rowing Fitness Adult Beginners Rowing

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Intro to Small Keelboat J/80 Supervised Sailing Steps 1 & 2 Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club

Autumn Regatta Dinghy Racing Kellett Island Movie,

First Aid Full Course Rowing Fitness

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session HKSF Levels 1 and 2 Optimist Practice Optimist Silver Squad

5 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Circuit Fitness

Errazuriz Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Errazuriz Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

in the Bistro with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove

SUN

Premium Sausages

First Aid Refresher Course Rowing Fitness

SAT

in the Compass Room

Speaker’s Corner with rower Alicia Lamb Rowing Fitness

First Aid Full Course Rowing Fitness Adult Beginners Rowing

FRI

Oyster Feast

Kellett Island Wine Fair Rowing Fitness

THU

Supervised Sailing Session RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment HKSF Levels 1 and 2 Optimist Practice Optimist Silver Squad SRC Radio Operator Course Adult Beginners Rowing

21 Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat J/80 Supervised Sailing Steps 1 & 2 Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club SRC Radio Operator Course

CHEERS! Beverage Specials Belhaven Craft Pilsner Belhaven St. Edmund’s Tetra Pak ‘My New Zealand Wine’ Sauvignon Blanc ‘One Glass Wine’ Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese from Italy

Commodore’s Message I hope you all had a good summer, wherever you were, and you’re now ready to begin another sporting season, be it rowing or sailing! The Kellett Island Development is an exciting and challenging project and an important phase in the history of our Club.

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We have now received the tender returns from the potential contractors and regrettably they are higher than our external QS had expected. We have therefore been conducting tender review meetings and our target is to negotiate with the contractors to allow us to complete the full project within the budget available. However it will take more time for the committees, management and consultants to fully evaluate the tender returns, finish the reviews and negotiations with the main contractor and sub-contractors, to the extent that we are confident that the full project can still be completed to specification, on time and within the available funds.

Commodore Mark Whitehead

會長韋浩德

With the final scope of works therefore still under discussion, it is unwise for the Club to issue all $120m of the Development Bonds now, with a commitment to pay 4% interest for 5 years when the start date has been pushed back. As such we have decided to delay the allocation of Development Bonds until we have concluded negotiations with the contractors. At the time of writing, we anticipate the process will be completed by the end of August at which date we will notify registered members of the allocation and a new deadline for the transfer of the funds. My fellow members of General Committee and I thank everyone for their patience and understanding, but firmly believe the delay is in the best interests of our Club. Now turning to the season ahead, I’m looking forward to a packed racing calendar over the autumn months. We are holding a Sailing Forum on the Main Lawn on Friday 5 September, and all sailors are encouraged to attend. The following weekend the season starts officially with the Autumn Regatta, and the launch party on Friday 12 September. On 21 September there will be a race in the harbour as part of Bart’s Bash which is a worldwide attempt to get as many boats as possible out on the water at the same time, both in memory of Bart Simpson and also with the aim of setting a world record. There was a great turn-out for this year’s Sunset Series although unfortunately the weather didn’t always co-operate – congratulations to the winners. Congratulations to all sailors representing the Club and/or Hong Kong at overseas events during the summer including the 16th Asian Sailing Championships in Portugal in July, and the Etchells Worlds at Rhode Island in June – particularly Ante Razmilovic and the crew of Swedish Blue who came in 2nd overall in the latter, and Karl Kwok and the crew of Beau Geste who won Line Honours and PHRF overall in ANZ Sail Fiji. Over at Henley, former Rowing Captain and GenCom member Alex Bidlake and Fleur Iannazzo each made it to the women’s singles semi-finals and together they made it to the finals. Congratulations ladies. Chris Opielock had a very good result at the recent ORC Worlds – 6th of 57 boats in ORC B on Rockall IV (HKG2192). Well done Opie! Last but not least, our very own youth sailors, the Sharks, had a fantastic summer with some great results. Reports on the various regattas they competed in will be in next month’s Ahoy!. Don’t forget to get your entries in this month for Audi China Coast Race Week and the inaugural Audi Hong Kong Kettle. A list of the committee chairmen for the coming year is on page 8 and I would just like to thank all the volunteer members who give up their time so freely to help the Club through participating in committee work.

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General Manager’s Message Welcome back to the Club after the summer break.

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The official sailing season starts with the Autumn Regatta on 13 and 14 September. Coming up of course we have Audi China Coast Race Week and Hong Kong Kettle and, looking further into the future, the Lipton Trophy presented by Old Mutual and the Around the Island Race. Don’t forget to check the website and ensure you get your entries in on time as mooring and pontoon availability will be restricted this year due to the Central-Wanchai Bypass construction works in the typhoon shelter. The sailing calendar for 2014 to 2015 is now available from the Sailing Office, and is also on the website. On behalf of the Club I would like to congratulate the five members who were in this year’s Honours List, who among them received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, two Silver Bauhinia Stars, one Hong Kong Fire Services Medal for Meritorious Service, and one Medal of Honour. Full details appear in the box on this page.

General Manager Mark Bovaird

總經理布馬克

The Kellett Golf Society is still going strong. Their latest outing was on 18 August and a report on the 7 July outing is on page 40. This year marks 25 years since the society was founded and there will be a 25th anniversary game on 26 September at Kau Sai Chau. In bowling, congratulations are due both to the Club’s team in the Hong Kong Inter-Club Tenpin Bowling League, and to Ruff Rollers in the Club’s internal Bowling League, who both took overall honours for the first time this year. The Club’s Bowling League 2014-2015 will start on 21 October. Squash continues to be popular and a few players have been benefitting from the coaching of Matt Robinson despite the closure of one of the courts, due to the construction works. We have a busy social month coming up – a Speaker’s Corner with Dr Stephen Davies on 19 September, and a Ceilidh in the Compass Room the next night. For those of you who are new to Scottish country dancing, there will be a caller on hold to talk you through all the various dances and music provided by the Hong Kong Ceilidh Band. For the wine lovers amongst you, please mark your diaries for the Koonara Wine Dinner on 25 September. I would just like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Marine Services Manager, Joe Goddard, to the Club. Joe joins us with a wealth of experience in the marine and yachting industry and I am sure members will make him very welcome. Roger Eastham will still be with us until the end of October at which point there will be a leaving party and a suitable opportunity for members to say goodbye to Roger as he emigrates to Australia after 33 years living and working in Hong Kong.

2014 Honours List We are delighted to announce that the following Club members were included in this year’s Honours List: Mr Charles T.K. Ho Awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in recognition of his distinguished service to the community, particularly his contribution to the media industry. Mr Martin C.K. Liao Awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star for his distinguished public and community service, particularly his significant contributions to the development of the quality assurance mechanism underpinning the implementation of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. Ms Mimi M.F. Tsang Awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star for her distinguished and dedicated service to the Government and the Hong Kong community. Mr Tonny W.K. Chung Awarded the Hong Kong Fire Services Medal for Meritorious Service for his exemplary and devoted service in the Fire Services Department. Dr Raymond S.W. Ma Awarded the Medal of Honour for his valuable contribution to the formation of the Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps and promotion of youth development.

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Committee Chairmen China Sailing Sub-Committee Class Secretaries Sub-Committee Club Committee Design Focus Group Family Panel Sub-Committee Finance Committee Funding Working Group IT Working Group KID – Design Focus Group KID – Funding Working Group KID – Management Working Group KID – Project Steering Committee Kellett Island Sub-Committee Marine Sub-Committee Membership Committee Membership Matters Sub-Committee Middle Island Sub-Committee Paddle Sports Sub-Committee Private Recreational Lease Working Group Projects & Facilities Sub-Committee Race Management Sub-Committee Rowing Committee Sailing Committee Sailing Development Sub-Committee Shelter Cove Sub-Committee Strategic Planning Committee Young Members Sub-Committee

Walder Ip John Breen John Woo Robert Stoneley Donald Austin George Li George Li (TBC) Robert Stoneley George Li Mark Bovaird Robert Stoneley Simon Soo Anthony Day Mark Parker Charlie Manzoni Martin Tornberg Gianni Aprea Robert Stoneley Ken Borthwick Charlie Manzoni Alice Page Anthony Day Andrew Taylor Fiona Williams Mark Whitehead Naomi Walgren

會長通訊

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希望各位會友，無論有否出外，都有個愉快暑假。現在，你們正式進入新一個帆船／划艇賽季了！

船賽。Bart’s Bash 是個全球活動，務求有最多人同時出海，以紀念 Bart Simpson 和創造世界紀錄。

吉列島改建工程既令人期待，又極具挑戰性，絕對是本會歷史的重要一頁。

雖然天氣偶然欠佳，但今年仍有不少會員參加了黃昏系列帆船賽，恭喜所有勝出者。同時，也要恭喜在夏季期間，代表本會或香港出外參賽的帆船好手，包括七月在葡萄牙舉行的第十六屆亞洲帆船錦標賽、六月在美國羅德島舉行的 Etchells 世界錦標賽 ─ Ante Razmilovic 和他的 Swedish Blue 船隊在此贏得全場亞軍，還有郭志樑和他的 Beau Geste 船隊在 ANZ 斐濟帆船賽取得首名衝線和PHRF總冠軍。

我們收到不同承建商交回的標書，奈何他們提出的價錢都比我們外判測量師預計的高，因此，我們已開會研究，目標是跟承建商協商，使我們能在預算內完成整個工程。不過，這亦表示各委員會、管理層和工程顧問需要更長時間研究各份標書，跟承建商和副承建商再商討細節，確保工程能如期在預算內完成。由於最後方案尚未落實，工程將延期展開，因此本會暫不會發行息率4厘，為期五年，最高發行額1億2千萬港幣的發展債券，直至跟承建商協商完畢。

恭喜前划艇長暨理事會成員 Alex Bidlake 和 Fleur Iannazzo 在 Henley 划艇大賽，皆以單人名義進入準決賽及雙人名義進入決賽。另外，第一屆春季校際划艇賽於六月中順利舉行，恭喜勝出的划艇手。

執筆之時，我們預計有關過程於八月底完成，屆時，已承諾認購債券的會員，將獲通知分配結果和付款限期。

Chris Opielock 在最近的 O R C 世界錦標賽勇奪佳績，他的 Rockall IV (HKG2192) 在ORC乙組57艘船中排行第6。很厲害的 Opie！

為本會著想，我和一眾理事會成員皆認為有需要延遲發行債券，感謝各位明白，並耐心等候。

最後，少年帆船隊 Sharks 剛渡過了一個精彩暑假，在不同比賽都取得好成績，詳情請看下一期 Ahoy!

現正踏入新一個賽季，我很期待參與秋天一個接一個的賽事活動。九月五日(星期五) Main Lawn 有一個帆船論壇，歡迎帆船手參加，獲取有關帆船的最新資訊。秋季帆船賽於九月第二個週末舉行，開賽派對則定於九月十二日(星期五)。在九月廿一日，我們將參與 Bart’s Bash，舉辦一場帆

別忘了於今個月報名參加 Audi 中國海岸帆船賽週和第一屆 Audi 香港寶壺賽。最新委員會主席名單請見第8頁，我在此感謝所有委員付出寶貴時間，支持本會，參與委員會的工作。

總經理通訊暑假結束，歡迎各位回來。新一個帆船賽季正式開始，第一場賽事為九月十三至十四日的秋季帆船賽。接著是 Audi 中國海岸帆船賽週和香港寶壺賽，其後日子還有由瑞泰人壽贊助的 Lipton 盃帆船賽和香港環島賽。記著緊貼本會網頁，以免錯過報名時間，同時亦要留意，由於中環灣仔繞道工程正在避風塘展開，船位將有所限制。2014-2015帆船賽程表可到賽事部門索取，或到本會網頁查看。謹代表本會，恭喜五位榮登授勳名單的會員，他們當中一位獲頒大紫荊勳章，兩位獲頒銀紫荊星章，一位獲頒香港消防事務卓越獎章及一位獲頒榮譽勳章。詳情請見本頁。吉列高爾夫球會十分活躍，分別於七月七日和八月十八日有球聚，七月的球聚報告可到第40頁查閱。為慶祝球會成立廿五週年，我們將於九月廿六日在滘西洲舉辦一場廿五週年紀念賽。保齡方面，本會代表在會際保

齡球賽首次奪冠，Ruff Rollers 隊亦於會內保齡聯賽第一次取得冠軍。會內保齡聯賽2014-2015於十月廿一日正式開始。壁球方面，雖然其中一個壁球場因工程而關閉，但仍無阻會員打球興致，也有會員經教練 Matt Robinson 指導，得益不少。本月有不少社交活動：先有九月十九日由戴偉思博士主持的講座和九月二十日在 Compass Room 舉行的 Ceilidh 歌舞同樂會。第一次參加 Ceilidh，不熟悉蘇格蘭民族舞的朋友不用擔心，當晚會有主持帶領大家各種舞步，香港 Ceilidh 樂團則負責演奏音樂。而愛酒人仕則別錯過九月廿五日的 Koonara 品酒晚宴。我想在此歡迎新的海事服務經理 Joe Goddard。Joe 擁有資深的海事和遊艇行業經驗，相信所有會員都會和我一樣歡迎他。與此同時，Roger Eastham 仍會服務本會至十月底，屆時會有一個歡送派對，給機會各會員和他道別。Roger 將離開生活了33年的香港，移民到澳洲。

2014年授勳名單何柱國先生獲頒大紫荊勳章。何先生熱心服務社會，尤其對傳媒行業貢獻良多。廖長江先生獲頒銀紫荊星章。廖先生長期參與公共及社會服務，表現卓越，尤其在發展質素保證機制方面，為香港推行資歷架構奠定基礎，貢獻良多。曾梅芬女士獲頒銀紫荊星章。曾女士盡心竭力為政府及香港市民服務，表現卓越。鍾榮光先生獲頒香港消防事務卓越獎章。鍾先生服務消防處期間，表現超卓，克盡厥職，堪稱典範。馬兆榮醫生獲頒榮譽勳章。馬醫生對成立醫療輔助隊少年團及促進青少年發展，貢獻良多。

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RHKYC Charity Foundation On Monday 19 May, various managers from the Club’s F&B and House Departments visited the Caritas Elderly Centre in Central. Mabel Ma, Bistro Manager, said, “It was a rewarding and very meaningful experience. We kicked off the afternoon with origami and then we moved on to karaoke singing. After that, we enjoyed afternoon tea and a casual chat. It might be called an Elderly Centre but the people there were all very energetic,

outgoing and very friendly to boot! Every one of us left with a smile and we were all delighted to have had the opportunity to have participated in such a wonderful afternoon.”

Community Outreach Event at Shelter Cove W ords: Wick y Chan, Ian W on g and S am L e vine, Shelter Cove Sub-committee

had picked up after the earlier rainstorm, so trapezing on the Magics was on the cards. Impressively some of the participants were already hanging out on the wire before we even got to Port Shelter and after about 30 minutes all of the youngsters had been trapezing, some of them even tried helming the boats with their friends hanging out!

On Sunday 13 July, the RHKYC Charity Foundation, Shelter Cove Sub-committee, The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association Hong Kong and sailors at Shelter Cove joined forces to organise the Shelter Cove Community Outreach Event for the first time. The event gave some 10 youngsters aged 12 to 16 from low-income families, who are not usually exposed to sailing, a hands-on and educational sailing experience. Early in the morning the youngsters were greeted by sun and blue sky as they arrived at the Shelter Cove Clubhouse. Soon after settling and hearing a brief introduction to our Club, they were given a crash-course on Hong Kong maritime history by Tom Cheng of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum. It was a great presentation and we were amazed at some of the changes to our city over the years. Just as Tom’s presentation ended, the skies opened and a downpour ensued, followed by... no wind, leaving the organisers a bit concerned about the afternoon’s sailing. Following Tom’s presentation, the gang learnt the basics of sailing from Ben Lau, one of our instructors. This was quite impressive given Ben only had about 30 minutes to get the youngsters up to speed. Luckily with the help of a lot of jovial interaction, a running tap and some spoons (!), the students seemed

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to get the idea... until they saw the videos of Magics sailing and noticed Ben had not mentioned trapezes. The whole group, including volunteers Carmen, Thimy and Suki, then headed down to the pontoon to have a go at trapezing while the boats were still tied to the pontoon. We all had a lot of fun practising, however after about half an hour with strong sunshine and still no wind, everyone was feeling the heat and so headed back to the Clubhouse for an early lunch. During lunch, the skippers and crews of the boats arrived and, almost magically, the wind started to pick up. After a skippers’ briefing in the Clubhouse, the skippers and crew went out to rig their boats. Each boat had at least one Cantonese-speaking crew or skipper on board so they could communicate efficiently with the participants. In the meantime Ben taught some important knots to the students and after a while they came down to the pontoon to help prepare for an afternoon on the water. Each boat had either a youngster and their mentor or two youngsters on board. Everyone got kitted out with a trapeze harness, life jacket and gloves and we all set off to Port Shelter, followed by Ben, Thimy and Suki in the safety RIB. Luckily the sun was shining and the wind

After a few legs up and down Port Shelter, Ben laid a short race track and the boats prepared for a fun race. The competitive edge shone through with a lot of hassling on the line and Phoenix and Sidewinder both, embarrassingly, managed to take out buoys. The youngsters were doing so well that the skippers even had a go at hoisting their spinnakers on the downwind legs. After two laps of racing the boats started to head back to Shelter Cove again. Once back at the dock, the youngsters helped de-rig and headed to the Clubhouse. There was a short sharing of experiences followed by the presentation of a commemorative certificate to all the participants. At the end of a very fun day, there was an extensive farewell and phototaking session before the group boarded the bus back to Ma On Shan. The feedback from the participants and BGCA staff has been very positive, and also the sailors enjoyed the day. Obviously the sun and wind helped, which we take as a sign that the weather gods look favourably on the activity. We hope this will be the start of regular community outreach events at Shelter Cove. Many thanks go to: Tom Cheng of Hong Kong Maritime Museum; Ben Lau; Hebe Haven Yacht Club for lending us a RIB and racing marks; Richard Knight; the staff at Shelter Cove; the skippers and crew of Merlin, Sidewinder, FreeFire, Shiva, Fly By Wire, Carter, Phoenix and all the other boats who volunteered to help; Carmen, Thimy, Suki; the RHKYC Charity Foundation

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To coincide with the Hong Kong Government’s ‘Sport for All Day’ on 3 August, the Club’s own RHKYC Charity Foundation organised (for the second year) a Sailing and Paddling Fun Day at Middle Island for 27 underprivileged local students (ranging in age from 12 to 17) and their teachers. The day comprised of dragon boating in the morning, a short presentation by the Hong Kong Shark Foundation after lunch, and some dinghy and keelboat sailing in the afternoon. It was a hot summer day and all the students were eager to get out on the water. Club paddling member Stephen Chan started off by giving a brief introduction on the background of dragon boating. The students were then led to the pontoon for some warm-up exercises (a tough job for some!), before being divided into two teams and launching the boats for some actual paddling. Everyone picked up the technique quickly and soon both dragon boats were heading towards Deep Water Bay. Whilst the boys were clearly more energetic than the

girls, they all understood the importance of team work, and that spirit could be seen when they were cheering each other on during a few friendly races. After helping the boats back to the hardstanding, the students were quizzed on a few facts they learned in the morning. Of course there were prizes for the winner, thanks to the Paddling Team again! Then, it was time for some well-deserved lunch and cold drinks. Before going outdoors again in the afternoon, the students gathered for a lesson on the impact that shark fin harvesting has on the ecology of the oceans. The Club’s Senior Keelboat Instructor Patrick Lam then took time to introduce the basics of sailing. The group was again divided into two, with one group sailing Wayfarers, and the other J/80s. As predicted by the Hong Kong Observatory, the south westerly breeze filled in just in time, and our youngsters were able to enjoy some leisurely sailing near Round Island under clear blue skies. This definitely proved to be a wondrous first experience for them! The

wind and wave conditions were perfect for beginners to learn the ropes, and a few keen students were encouraged to take the helm under the guidance of instructors onboard. All of the students showed proper seamanship by de-rigging the boats and putting everything back where they belonged. The day was wrapped up with the presentation of certificates and souvenirs. There was also another quiz and this time the winners had their prizes presented by Commodore Mark Whitehead. Although everyone was made to work hard under the heat, the students really appreciated having a fantastic time on such a beautiful day, with some expressing an interest in further exploring the sports of dragon boating and sailing. Many described their overall impression of the day as an ‘eye-opener’! Many thanks to all staff and volunteer members of the Club in making the 2014 Charity Sailing and Paddling Day a great success!

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29er North American and Feature | 29er North American and World Championships W ords: L eonardo Giustiniani | Photos: Ni ck H ollis

his year eight members of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sharks racing squad flew to Canada to compete in the 29er North American and World Championships. The latter and more important event was to quickly follow the first one, which would in turn serve as a more relaxed, warm-up regatta. After arriving in Toronto, a long drive was made even longer due to a much-awaited trip to Niagara Falls. After soaking in the breathtaking sight of the falls, the Sharks team undertook the final leg of the journey to the first capital of Canada and freshwater sailing capital of the world, Kingston. Both events took place at the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, the sailing venue for the 1976 Olympic Games. The harbour was to be once again filled by sailors from around the world; this time over 200 sailors from 14 nations occupied the boat park. Hong Kong was the fifth most-represented nation. The 29er North American Championship, much like the 29er World Championship, was

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divided into two parts: the qualifying and final series. With just under 70 boats competing in the North American Championship, the first two days of qualification were used to split the fleet into gold and silver, where the top 25 boats would qualify into gold. The first day of the North American Championship saw medium breeze and flat

Above: Ferdi and Leo chasing the lead of Silver fleet Below: The RHKYC Sharks Team

water. After minor setbacks, including broken and dented rigs, the sailing soon began for the Hong Kong team. The fleet was split onto two racecourses and three races were scheduled for the day. The racing went along smoothly with most RHKYC boats managing middle to upper fleet results. Ferdinand Heldman and Leonardo Giustiniani sailed

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The third day of racing marked the beginning of the 29er North American final series. The fleet was now split into gold and silver, with all four RHKYC teams in silver. The ranking of each boat in the qualifying series would count as one race in the final series, a race that couldn’t be discarded. Ferdinand and Leonardo qualified 33rd overall, and thus entered the silver fleet final series with eight points (25 boats in gold, plus 8 for position in silver). The morning brought shifty and challenging winds due to rain and surrounding storms, however in the afternoon the sun began to shine and a strong breeze began to build. Three races were scheduled for the day with Ferdinand and Leonardo sailing their best day yet with an 11-5-6. With the breeze stronger Henry and Aymeric also had their best day, finishing 19th in the first race of the day. At the close of the first day of the final series, Great Britain dominated the podium in silver, with the Brits claiming the top three positions. Ferdinand and Leonardo sat in 4th place in silver at the end of the first day, ready to challenge the Brits for the podium. The last day of the North American Championships was a major disappointment

Two well-deserved rest days awaited the competitors before the World Championships. Time was spent making final preparations to the boats, going through the long registration process, sailing together as a team, and when time allowed, relaxing. A fun day of go karting and other activities allowed the team to take their minds off sailing. The 29er World Championships comprised three days of qualifying and three days of the final series. With 101 boats competing, the competitors were split into blue and yellow fleets of equal size and ability for the qualifying series, after which they were split into gold, silver and bronze. Gold constituted the top 25 whilst silver and bronze fleets were of equal sizes. The first day did not disappoint when it came to wind strength (consistent in direction but a relatively gusty 16 to 18kts). Three races were scheduled for the first day but due to the good sailing conditions four were sailed instead. Ferdinand and Leonardo sailed well in the heavy breeze achieving very consistent results, 11-12-9-10, putting them in 14th place overall at the conclusion of the first day. Henry and Aymeric (also known as the ‘tank’ in heavy winds) flew off the start line in the first race and sailed excellently around the course. Unfortunately on the final downwind, just boat lengths from the finish line, a poor gybe led to a capsize. Regardless, the boys still managed an 18th. Throughout the day, U flag general recalls were followed by black flag starts. Unfortunately Henry and Aymeric managed to pick up a black flag in the second race. The Manzoni sisters and Clara and Freya struggled in the heavy winds due to their considerably lighter combined weights. During the second race of the day, Clara and Freya’s mast

snapped and collapsed on itself due to the heavy wind and a dent in the mast. Another long evening of boat work awaited the team. The second day of the Worlds brought moderate wind and calmer water, and four races were sailed. It wasn’t the best day for the team as a whole. Ferdinand and Leonardo sailed their two discards and two 18th places. Both of the girls’ teams did considerably better in the more moderate breeze achieving midfleet results. Only two races were held for the third and final day of the qualifying series, with the wind considerably lighter than on the first two days. Ferdinand and Leonardo managed a 13th and 17th. Clara and Freya, Henry and Aymeric and the Manzoni sisters all qualified into bronze. Ferdinand and Leonardo qualified 34th overall, meaning they started with nine points in silver. Henry and Aymeric qualified with eight points in bronze while the other two RHKYC teams qualified mid-bronze. The gold and silver fleets were the first on the water for the first day of the final series. The bronze fleet was launched later as only two racecourses were used. This meant that the silver fleet had to change sailing areas after their first two races and wait for gold to finish their four races. As both fleets were in their first starting sequences of the day a rain cell rolled in, disappearing as quickly as it came and leaving strong winds gusting up to 22kts

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29er North American and World Championships

The second day of the North American qualifying series saw similar conditions to the first. Ferdinand and Leonardo sailed their discard in the first race and then finished 15th and 13th in the last two races of the day. Henry and Aymeric, on their first day of racing in Canada, finished consistently with 28-32-32. The Manzoni sisters managed a 29th in their first race, sailed their discard in the second and then came 18th in the last race of the day. Clara and Freya sailed very consistently with a 26-26-24.

with no races held due to shifty and inconsistent breeze. The race committee launched both gold and silver on time and hoped for some signs of consistency before giving up and sending both fleets in. As soon as the majority of the boats were on land the wind showed positive signs, but by then it was already time for the prizegiving. Clara and Freya finished 39th in silver due to an unfortunate DNF and no discard available due to the low number of races sailed. Henry and Aymeric managed to beat the Manzoni sisters only just (a fourpoint difference) and finished 29th in silver, just ahead of the girls’ 30 th. Ferdinand and Leonardo finished 4th in silver, behind the three GBR boats.

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consistently and produced solid results with a 17-16-18. Scarlett and Florrie Manzoni improved steadily throughout the day, sailing a wonderful last race, bringing home an 8 th. The day of racing in Canada marked the first 29er international regatta for Clara Krantz and Freya Darnton, who sailed well, but got caught up on the start line. In fact, all teams needed time on the water before the world championship and this warm-up regatta gave them just that. Unfortunately Aymeric Gillard and Henry Salmon were unable to race the first day due to considerable damage to their rig. This, however, did not dampen their spirits and after spending many hours fixing it, they were excited to get sailing the next day.

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race and unfortunately the boys didn’t change their sail settings accordingly. A depowered sail left them with an 18th in the last race. Back on land the boys heard their sail number being announced over the speakers. The jury was protesting them in the first race of the day for hitting the pin after capsizing at the start and not taking a penalty turn. Henry and Aymeric were forced to promptly retire.

29er North American and World Championships

Lighter winds from 6 to 10kts prevailed on the second day of the final series at the 29er Worlds in Kingston. This meant lighter teams had the chance to move up in the rankings while some heavier teams struggled. Scarlett and Florrie performed excellently in the light winds and had their best day at the Worlds, sailing a 9-8-3-10. Clara and Freya had a very good day coming 13-11-15 in the first three races and then picking up an unlucky black flag in the fourth and last race of the day. The same couldn’t be said for the two male teams, who struggled in the lighter conditions. Aymeric and Henry sailed a 16-22-14-20 in bronze while Ferdinand and Leonardo sailed a 23-18-19-17 in silver.

From top: Niagara Falls; Ferdi and Leo leading Silver fleet

from the southwest. Silver fleet began the day with a general recall with the U flag. For the second start the black flag was raised and a steady 15 to 17kts sent the sailors on their way. As soon as the top boats reached the windward mark the wind increased to 20 to 22kts. The first two races did not go so well for Ferdinand and Leonardo who struggled to get good starts, finishing 10 th and 9th. Upon finishing the second race the silver fleet sailed over to where the gold fleet was finishing their third race, and watched them complete their fourth and final race of the day in the heavy breeze and larger waves. This was very valuable as key information could be gathered from observing the racing. A solid start for Ferdinand and Leonardo in the third race put them in 2nd place at the top mark, a position

that they held until the finish. By the fourth race the wind had dropped slightly to about 19 to 20kts. Ferdinand and Leonardo finished 5th in the fourth race of the day. The bronze fleet launched later than the other two fleets and thus only managed three races that day. The Manzoni sisters sailed one of their discards and managed a 13th in the second race of the day. Henry and Aymeric handled the strong winds wonderfully and dominated in the bronze fleet, coming 7th in the first race and winning the second. The first bullet for the two sailors was well-deserved as they finished well ahead of the second boat. Their win was thanks to their awesome upwind speed, easily faster than any other boat in the bronze fleet. The wind dropped off in the third

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Feature | Hong Kong takes second place in 2014 Etchells World Championships

Hong Kong takes second place in 2014 Etchells World Championships W ords: Jenn y Cooper / Mike Huan g / Ronan Collins | Photos: Sharon Green / Jenn y Cooper

In late June, 95 boats lined up for the start of the practice race for the 2014 Etchells World Championships outside Newport, Rhode Island. Organised by the prestigious New York Yacht Club, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event saw one of the largest fleets since New Zealand in 2002.

Top: Tight racing in a 95-boat fleet; above: Mark Thornburrow HKG 1269 RX2 out in front on a run

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he fleet comprised sailors from 12 countries and included Olympians, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup crew and VOR veterans. It also included four entries from the Club: Mark Thornburrow racing HKG 1269; Ante Razmilovic at the helm of HKG 1333; Greg Kearns campaigning HKG 1364 and Denis Martinet skippering HKG 1344. It was to be a week to remember. Everybody agreed the racing was challenging and starting in a 95-boat fleet was the greatest challenge of all. No amount of training or planning really prepares you for competing in an Etchells fleet of that size. Even the seasoned American crews who regularly sail on the line with 70 boats in the Jaguar Series in Miami commented that going into a 95-boat start is a completely different ball game. In

the starboard lay-line was often four to five boat lengths deep. Those unfortunate enough to be on the leeward side of the pack quickly lost 20 or 30 places as the fleet converged.

Most of the regatta was raced in the insipient summer sea breezes of 5 to 12kts from the southwest. The windiest day of the regatta was in a northerly after a front went through overnight, with 15 to 18kts of breeze, which let the competitors really stretch out their hiking legs.

Greg Kearns with Frank Van Kempen and Ronan Collins came in 37th in their first Etchells World Championship. They were pleased with their result and Collins really summed it up with his comment, “One of the fondest memories I have is the moment when Greg realised we had finished ahead of his hero on the water and he exclaimed, ‘I can’t wait to tell my parents I beat Bertrand’.” Denis Martinet, racing with John Breen, Mike Huang and Chandler Gregoire had a difficult time at the start of the week to get their charter boat up to speed, but progressively improved through the regatta finishing in 87th place. Next year the Etchells World Championships will be held in our very own waters of Hong Kong from 1 to 7 November.

After the first days of racing of a nine-race regatta, the boats at the top continued to fight it out for podium positions. Jim Cunningham, an ex Hong Kong Etchells sailor and current US National titleholder, came in 10 th with regular Etchells crew Jeff Madrigali on board. John Bertrand sailing with Grant Simmer and Andy Palfrey took 7th place overall. But it was Bill Hardesty with one race to spare, sailing four up in USA 979, who took the title of World Champion for the third time. Commenting after his win, Hardesty said this year “was the toughest to win; the level of sailing was at its highest.”

Hong Kong terms, think of one of our harbour races as the length of the line. Mike Huang, onboard HKG 1344, said, “Unless you made it into the front pack on the start, the disturbance in the air and, surprisingly, the water were incredibly difficult to manage in such a huge fleet. The racecourse quickly became a minefield of steep chop soon after forcing many competitors to sail to the corners in search of both clean air and clear water.” The lay lines were not without their upsets either. Despite the Race Officer setting 2.8 nautical-mile first beats, half of the fleet still arrived at the top mark within minutes of each other. Even if the mantra on the way up was ‘Hike, hike and hike harder’, the stack-up on

Hong Kong most certainly held its own with Ante Razmilovic in HKG 1333 Swedish Blue sailing with crew regulars Chris Larson and Stuart Flinn coming in 2nd overall. Their best results were two 3rds but it was enough through the ever-changing position swapping. Martin Beckman, also a previous World Champion from 2013 in Italy, came in 3rd sailing USA 1378. Mark Thornburrow with his crew combination of Malcolm Page, Simon Cook and Bucky Smith had a disappointing series. They were certainly fast enough as they took a wellearned bullet in Race 2, but they were forced to carry a penalty in Race 1 and a black flag in Race 4. Thornburrow finished 27th overall and said the fleet size and their starts were their main issues. He added, “We felt you had a better chance playing the edges rather

From top: Frank Van Kempen and Greg Kearns in HKG 1364 in a close finish; Ante Razmilovic came 2nd overall in HKG 1333 Swedish Blue; Denis Martinet in HKG 1344 fighting it out on a second beat

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Feature | Hong Kong takes second place in 2014 Etchells World Championships

But these challenges were all part of the enjoyment of being a competitor at a World Championship. As Ronan Collins shared afterwards, “Competing against a fleet of fantastic sailors, we thoroughly enjoyed the regatta and learned an immense amount over the week. We finished on a high in our last race (16th place) and despite the sore hands and bruised anteriors, we achieved our goals, raced against the best in the world and are really hungry for more!”

than the middle, but we only worked this out towards the end of the regatta.”

Feature | Beau Geste’s ANZ Sail Fiji Ocean Race C

Beau Geste’s ANZ Sail Fiji Ocean Race Photos:

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arl Kwok’s Beau Geste took part in the Royal Akarana Yacht Club’s ANZ Sail Fiji Ocean Race on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour on Saturday 7 June. The 20-strong racing fleet started off Orakei Wharf amongst a flurry of shoreside and water-based supporters, well wishers and fans. The intense match race between Beau Geste and Giacomo provided live action for those jumping for joy high above on North Head. The fleet endured a mix of conditions ranging from ‘crashing, banging and bashing’ during the first 48 hours, to torrential rain and even moments of ocean drifting. Beau Geste secured both the Line Honours and the overall PHRF win, an excellent achievement by Karl Kwok and his crew who raced under the burgee of the Club. “The best part of the race was the last six hours coming into the finish line because all the choppy sea state had disappeared and the sun was out. We are very happy with the boat!” said Kwok post-race. Congratulations to Karl and his crew!

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Feature | The Crew – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly – who and why

The Crew – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly – who and why Part 3 of the New Kid on the Block Series – the last article on offshore preparation W ords: Eric D o guet | Photos: E x Libris c rew – Role x China Sea R a ce 2 014

t the end of an interview after a Sydney to Hobart Race, a solid young and good looking guy concluded, “I do offshore racing because that’s what I do for a living. Why people do it for fun, I have no idea.”

logistics, the administration and ultimately, the safety of the ship and her crew and the performance of the team. Somehow it is justice that only he or she decides who will join and why.

Daily life on board a small boat offshore, for a few days or a few weeks, is tough for everyone but somehow made easy by a basic principle: the only rules that matter are the Master’s rules. Self-declared or designated, be he or she the owner, the skipper or the captain (in worse cases, both!), he or she is the Master, period. There is no place for democracy on a boat offshore and one should keep this in mind when volunteering for ‘the fun’.

And it is not an easy task to gather a crew that fits and clicks. For leisure sailors as many of us are in Hong Kong, it can take years. Each and every crew member, besides his assigned roles and duties on deck and down below, must respect the same discipline, routines and procedures. Assuming everyone is an already experienced sailor, it is still a challenge to make a group of 6 or 8 coming from different walks of life and cultures happily agree to the same dictate.

The Master makes the rules and takes the decisions. He also consults the Oracles (and sometimes the tactician), and only he interprets the signs and data and decides what comes next. Most probably, he also consults his banker before and after the race, so show a little sympathy when he gets on your nerves. Not that he or she is better than anyone else (although you would hope so), but he or she is responsible for the

Obviously, a team works better when everyone on board knows the boat and the procedures in detail. Although each member should have his place and role well defined, he or she should also be able to understand what everyone else is doing, why and when. It would work even better if everyone knew each other on and off the boat. Generally, you would start by inviting friends you think you know. The outcome can

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After a few races or weekends of training as a team, it is a hard thing to tell someone that he or she won’t make it, no matter what good company he or she is. Skills, attitude, strength or spirit are all very personal and it is a delicate matter to point one of these out as the disqualifying weak link to a friend. But it is an unfortunate necessary selection for the sake of the ones who will stay on board, in terms of safety, performance and general harmony of the team. Some friends left behind will hate you for life without any further verdict. Others will be waiting for you on the dock when you return and will work harder to correct, improve and get ready so they don’t miss the next race. In the end, the crew will be a mix of colourful characters, not only happy to sail as fast or far as they can together, but also proud to look after each other on a boat which, with time, becomes a little of their own as well.

• Lights, Navigation, Obstructions, Traffic, etc : If you don’t know or if you doubt, DON’T GUESS, ASK ! • Radios, toilet, power, engine, instruments, etc : If you don’t know, DON’T GUESS, ASK ! • If you see something (traffic, waves, black clouds, dolphins, dragons…), INFORM the skipper to make sure he saw it too. • If there is nothing to say, don’t feel obliged to talk. • If the skipper or Crew Boss asks, DO IT, and discuss later. • The competitors are out there, NOT here – One for all and all for one ! • If it’s not your watch, REST because you will need to be fresh when your turn comes. • If it’s not your watch and all hands are called on deck, that means YOU… and quick! • If something goes wrong, FOCUS on resolving the problem NOW. Discuss Why What How later. • If something goes/went wrong, DON’T BLAME anyone, it is everyone’s fault. • If it’s broken, INFORM the others and FIX it before it gets worse. • If you broke it, INFORM the others so it can be fixed before it gets worse. • If you decide to do something on deck or below, INFORM the others, so everyone knows what’s going on. • If you use it, PUT IT BACK where you found it. • If it belongs to you, KEEP IT in your own bag. • If it doesn’t belong to you, LEAVE IT where it is and ask, someone is probably looking for it (to put it back where it should be, I suppose!). • Keep it CLEAN, keep it TIDY. • If it’s dirty CLEAN it, it will keep everyone happy, including you. • If you don’t feel comfortable (tired, hot, scared, etc..), SAY IT before it’s too late, there will be a safe cozy area prepared for you and we have a whole lot of sailing specific medicine. • If anyone gets on your nerves, SWALLOW IT ! We’re almost there.

Some amusing anecdotes: The Good : Showing up at 0200hrs for his watch on foredeck, he sneaks behind the wheel and whispers to the skipper, “The toilet valve has been broken... I cleaned the mess and fixed it… all fine now, but note that I used the last spare valve.” Discreet, simple, efficient! Six crew members like that, and the rules become superfluous. The Bad : Whilst trying to figure out how to switch the navigation lights on, he lectures the navigator about spinnaker trimming and suddenly shows up on deck and releases the mainsail halyard thinking to ease the vang (for whatever reason)… and asks someone to please go below to switch the nav lights on! Not good, but still trying. That morning, he brought four bottles of champagne and a lovely homemade pudding as a thank-you-for-having-me-onboard token. OK, forgiven, but careful next time! The Ugly : “Who did.. ?” “Who didn’t..?” “Do this, don’t do that”. He should have done this, she should never have done that…and me this and me that, and blah and blah. Very loud, pretentious, and good or not (generally not), poisonous! Go single handed to marvel yourself at your better than anyone else’s skills, or buy your own boat…. Over the years, I have gathered a few favourite rules I now share with my fellow crew members. Some are obvious, some much less…

“Why people do it for fun, I have no idea.” Precisely, because it is fun! Or at least, it is supposed to be. Let’s get wet, cold, bruised and tired, eat cold corned beef from the can and change best friends into irritating presences! Wow ! In fact, maybe it is fun for ordinary people like most of us simply because we choose to do it now and then as a relief to a busy futile daily life (and because we can…?)

Offshore sailing is dangerous, tough on the bodies and minds, and thus gives us a hint of what real life can be aside of our daily dedication to our masters or servants. Although the modern world has translated into rational scientific formulas every single myth and mystery of the high seas, offshore sailing still has a strong taste of adventure. “The world is still the same, there’s just less in it”, but the horizon is still out of reach, and we’re still chasing it. Complex fluctuating administrative procedures and kilos of inadequate forms also make sure we are reminded where we actually belong and that our beloved trusty boat is just another product subject to regrettable additional entry and departure taxes (sorry for inconvenience) and to whatever the law says that day (so sorry for inconvenience). Losing sight of land with only the sea and the wind around a fragile shelter for the next few days or weeks still brings a sense of adventure and freedom hardly found anywhere else nowadays. Worth being humble and leaving behind superficial selves and egos for a little while… Try it ! SEPTEMBER 2014 AHOY! |

Feature | The Crew – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly – who and why

be surprisingly good… or disappointing. The quiet shy guys suddenly become lightning fast and directive when the spinnaker needs to come down in a hurry. Loud strong ‘know it all’ on the other hand can happen to be best at making coffee and moving sail bags. The best and worst of everyone are easily triggered under stress, and conflicts of personality and egos become obvious after a few hours of tension. There is no better test than a short series of can racing and a couple of overnight runs… both for the Master to select a crew, and for the crew to select a Master!

Starter’s Box

September 2014

Dates of the Major events – autumn 2014

Sailing

Sailing Forum

5 September

Sailing Season Opening Party

12 September

Autumn Regatta

13 and 14 September

Bart’s Bash

21 September

Audi China Coast Regatta / Hong Kong Kettle

9 to 12 October

Audi Hong Kong to Hainan Race

16 to 19 October

Old Mutual Lipton Trophy

15 November

Around the Island Race

16 November

YMSC Po Toi Challenge

7 December

I hope you all had a great summer if you were out on the water. The 2014/15 season starts on 6 September with regular class racing followed by the Autumn Regatta on 13 and 14 September. In addition there will be a Sailing Forum on Friday 5 September when key issues regarding one of our core sports at the Club will be discussed and an Opening Sailing Season party on Friday 12 September – more details below. For crew doing the offshore race, the usual Safety at Sea and First Aid courses will be run prior to the race. Please go to the Sail Training shorebased section of the website for details. Have a great 2014/15 season on the water! Alex Johnston Sailing Manager

Sailing Forum Blackwell Jamaican Rum – Sailing Season Opening Party The first party of the new season, this will be a great opportunity to get together with your respective crews and sailing mates after the summer break. The revelry will start at 1900hrs and continue until the booze runs dry……bear in mind though that the Autumn Regatta is the next two days…. See you there.

Autumn Regatta The opening regatta of the season for the Club, involving keelboat racing in Victoria Harbour for all classes. A two-day regatta with the prizegiving on the Sunday afternoon after racing, subject to Protests. If you wish to assist with the race management or safety teams please contact Iris in the Sailing Office.

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It has been a while since we last held a forum, so please come down to the Club on Friday 6 September – 1900hrs on the Main Lawn at Kellet Island. A variety of current key issues regarding one of our core sports will be discussed, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the Rear Commodore Sailing, Sailing Secretary, Marine Services Manager and Sailing Manager. Don’t miss it!

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Bart’s Bash This regatta will be run in memory of America’s Cup sailor Andrew Simpson who tragically lost his life in San Francisco harbour while competing in the 2013 Challenge. This event will be a fun Orienteering Keel Boat Race in Victoria Harbour and the eastern approaches to

Hong Kong and will be one of numerous sailing events being run globally on Sunday 21 September in Andrew’s memory in order to set a new Guinness World Record. Further details can be found at www.rhkyc.org.hk/bartsbash.aspx

Sailing

Audi China Coast Regatta / Hong Kong Kettle The Club’s flagship Big Boat regatta is spiced up this year with its inclusion in the Audi Hong Kong Kettle, a new event for two-boat teams within specific rating bands. The Kettle incorporates the traditional three-day China Coast Regatta but adds an Around Hong Kong Islands race, scheduled to start in Victoria Harbour on Thursday 9 October. Audi China Coast Regatta will then be run out of Middle Island from 10 to 12 October, with the usual mix of windward/ leeward, geometric and islands courses and a full complement of parties ashore. www.chinacoastregatta.com www.hongkongkettle.com

Audi Hong Kong to Hainan Race The short but intensive ISAF Offshore Category One Race to Sanya returns in fine fettle. Boats will start in Victoria Harbour on Thursday 16 October and race to Serenity Marina in Sanya, Hainan. As this is only a 360nm race, boats will start to arrive in Sanya in less than a day, depending on the wind. All boats will be inspected prior to the start with the usual Safety at Sea and First Aid courses on offer in September for crews who need to renew or obtain their certificates. Priority will be given to crews doing the race but as there are now two qualified HKSF resident instructors in Hong Kong, further courses will be run, subject to demand, later in the autumn/new year. Please see the event time line below. All regatta details at www.chinacoastraceweek.com. Don’t miss this great event and winner of the 2014 Best Regatta in Asia.

China Coast Race Week Timetable: Audi hong kong kettle / audi china coast regatta and Audi Hong Kong to Hainan Race Date

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8 Oct Weds Skippers’ Briefing

Kellett Island – Chart Room: 1830hrs

8 Oct Weds China Coast Race Week Welcome Party

Kellett Island – Main Lawn: 1930hrs

9 Oct Thurs Audi Hong Kong Kettle 2014 Around Hong Kong Islands Race

Victoria Harbour Start: 0950hrs

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Audi China Coast Regatta Day 1 Day Prizegiving

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PhotoS: RHKYC/Guy Nowell

11 Oct Sat Audi China Coast Regatta Day 2 Day Prizegiving & Beer Party

Lamma MI Hardstanding – Beer/DJ: 1700hrs

12 Oct Sun Audi China Coast Regatta Day 3 Combined Regatta and Hong Kong Kettle Prizegiving

Kellett Island – 1900hrs

15 Oct Weds Audi Hong Kong to Hainan Race Immigration Formalities

Kellett Island – Geoff Edmonds Room: 1600 to 1900hrs

15 Oct Weds Audi Hong Kong to Hainan Race Skippers’ Briefing

Kellett Island – Chart Room: 1830hrs

16 Oct Thurs Audi Hong Kong to Hainan Race

Race Start – Victoria Harbour: 1320hrs

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Serenity Marina, Sanya: 1700hrs

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Sailing / Rowing Circular The Sailing Office puts this out every other Tuesday throughout the year regarding sailing and rowing events. Please contact Lindsay at lindsay.lyons@rhkyc.org.hk you want something to be included or if you are not receiving these emails and would like to. The circular is best viewed in HTML format on your computer due to the pictures included in this newsletter. For further details please contact Alex on 2239 0362 or email alex.johnston@rhkyc.org.hk For the latest information please visit our website: www.rhkyc.org.hk SEPTEMBER 2014 AHOY! |

Sailing Development And Training Contacts

Sailing

Sailing Development Manager Richard Knight 2812 7303 General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Senior Keelboat Instructor Patrick Lam 2812 7303 Senior Sailing Instructors Ting Chan and Phoebe Tang 2812 7303 Performance Coaches Nick Hollis and Rob Partridge 2812 7303 www.rhkyc.org.hk/SailTraining.aspx sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/RHKYCsharks

Summer Youth Sailing Fun Once again the Youth Summer Sail Training Programme attracted well over 200 sailors. It was hot throughout the summer with the usual occasional downpours, which were generally welcomed to cool things down! Our thanks to our great team of instructors and assistants! Now that you have some more hours under your belt we would welcome sailors to keep up their practice by joining our weekend practice sessions. If you are interested in racing then come and see what the Sharks Squads are up to. If you would prefer a more relaxed sail then we have the Optimist Practice on Saturdays or the Youth Sailing Club on Sundays. PhotoS: Phoebe Tang

The next round of courses will be run during the October and Christmas school holidays. You can find more details online or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk for the schedule.

Skandia Sail Training in partnership with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on ‘Training’ or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Training Weekend Courses Sep to Dec Level 1 and Level 2 on Saturdays Step 1 and Step 2 on Sundays Ask for programme for more details October Holiday Courses (Step 1 to Level 4) 1 to 3 Oct 20 to 24 Oct Christmas Courses (Step 1 to Level 4) 20 to 24 Dec 27 to 31 Dec

Adult Beginners

Option 3 6, 7, 13, 14 and 20 Sep (Weekends) Option 8 11, 12, 15, 16 and 18 Sep (Weekdays) Option 4 4, 5, 18, 19 and 25 Oct ( Weekends)

Adult Supervised Sailing

6 Sep Boat Handling 20 Sep Spinnakers 27 Sep Level 3 Preparation 28 Sep Distance Sail 4 Oct Boat Handling 19 Oct Distance Sail 26 Oct Singlehanded Laser

Adult Keelboat Courses Intro to Keelboats Course 3 7 and 28 Sep Course 4 1 and 2 Oct 26

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Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Sunday

Supervised J/80 Sailing 7 Sep J/80 Boathandling 28 Sep J/80 Learn to Race 1 Oct J/80 Distance Sail 2 Oct J/80 Boathandling J/80 Crew Course C3 18, 19 and 26 Oct

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RHKYC Cadet Sharks

October Race Coaching Applications are available with the Sep to Dec Sail Training Programme Normal Squad Training Every Week Wednesday – Wednesday Night Races Thursday – Optimist Squad Friday – Laser, 420, 29er Saturday – Optimist and Laser Sunday – 420 and 29er For more details about joining the squad contact nick.hollis@rhkyc.org.hk

RYA Powerboat Training

These practical powerboat handling courses are available now. You must already hold the PVOCC. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses Option PBL2/3 13 and 20 Sep RYA Powerboat Level 2 Half Day Assessment Option PBA2 27 Sep 0930hrs to 1230hrs RYA Safety Boat Course (applicants must hold RYA Level 2 first)) Option SB1 23 and 24 Aug 0930hrs to 1630hrs

Shorebased Courses

Standard First Aid, CPR & AED Course Full Course Option A 15, 17, 22 and 24 Sep (1830hrs to 2130 hrs) Full Course Option B 23, 25, 30 and Oct 2 (1830hrs to 2130 hrs) Refresher Option C 8 and 10 Sep (1830hrs to 2130 hrs) Long Range Radio Operator Course Autumn Course Course: 25, 26 Oct and 1, 2 Nov (1000hrs to 1830hrs ) Exams: 10, 11, 12 and 13 Nov (1830hrs to 2100hrs) Short Range Radio Operator Course Autumn Course 27 September (1000hrs to 1830hrs) 28 September (1000hrs to 1830hrs) 29 September (1830hrs to 2100hrs) Exams 6, 7 and 8 October (1830hrs to 2100hrs) For further information please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk

Hong Kong Sailing Federation Level 3 and Level 4 Courses Sailing

The autumn and winter months are when we expect to be sailing in stronger winds and so this is when we offer these higher level courses. Currently the HKSF still requires a seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of sailing between courses and it is a good idea to consolidate your skills with some frequent practice.

Level 3 This course is about learning to be a competent sailor in moderate conditions and many of the drills are similar to the Level 2 although you are expected to be able to perform them more efficiently. By the end of the course the instructor will be expecting to see you spend more time looking out of the boat (for the wind) than at your hands and feet as with most level 2 sailors. You will also try a number of different boats during the course including both double-handed and single-handed dinghies. Next available courses (applications online or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk) Youth 20 to 24 October or 20 to 24 December Adult 4, 5, 18, 19 and 25 October

Level 4 By the end of this course you should be able to handle a dinghy as a crew and helm in strong wind conditions. This would also include using the spinnaker and trapeze when it is fitted on that boat. The course includes learning about different types of wind patterns and how to make the most of them. You will also learn how to sail in adverse conditions, for example without a centreboard or rudder. Onshore the course includes basic navigation as well as discussing sail shape and how to control it. Next available courses (applications online or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk) Youth 20 to 24 October or 27 to 31 December Adult January 2015

New One-Day Supervised Keelboat Sailing Sessions As part of the Keelboat training scheme we have included one-day Supervised Sailing sessions. Similarly to our popular dinghy Supervised Sailing sessions each day there is a topic. For the J/80 days this includes boat handing, distance sailing or racing. You should have already completed the three-day J/80 Crew Course.

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previous results indicated that they would be a tough crew to beat. However, a tidy start and confidence throughout the race meant another win for RHKYC in a speedy time of 3 minutes and 59 seconds – much to the dismay of the opposition, who were later overheard muttering that they couldn’t believe they’d been beaten by a couple of lightweights… The crew was through to the final!

Henley Masters Regatta 2014 W ord S: aunt y erg Photos: jonathan c antwell and big blade photo g raph y

ach year the Henley Masters Regatta is held in the week following Henley Royal Regatta in early July at Henley-on-Thames, just outside of London. Like Henley Royal, the Henley Masters races are against the sometimes significant stream on the River Thames. Fortunately for the Masters crews, the course is a shorter 1,000m – starting from the picturesque Temple Island and finishing just before Upper Thames Boat Club. This makes for exciting (and blessedly short) racing – as crews often race multiple times each day. For the uninitiated: Masters rowing racing is age graded and to be a Master you need to be 27 years old or over, and know how to row somewhat. Age categories go from ‘A’ grade (the youngest) up to ‘K’ being an average of 85 years or over. This year Alex Bidlake and Fleur Iannazzo travelled to Henley to compete in the Women’s A Grade Double Scull and also in the Women’s Singles (different grades). Training consistently since April, the double scull quickly came up to a good racing standard, and they left Hong Kong with a small hope of ‘making it through a couple of rounds’. After picking up their boats, borrowed from local clubs, the pair set about rigging and test

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rowing on Thursday. Racing started on Friday, with Alex getting a ‘by’ in her first round single, while Fleur made it through her first single race with a win over a sculler from York City RC. By mid morning they had seen many old friends from Hong Kong including Julia Schumacher, Frank Turley, Mark and Lene Northwood and Julia Wilks, on the river bank. There was even a special guest appearance from their coach Gary Meacham who managed to get to Henley for the event! Having made friends with crews from Canada and Italy, and touching base again with Vanke Rowing Club from Shanghai, support for the Yacht Club was high. Nervous but confident for the first doubles race, they made it through to the semi-final in a quick time of 4 minutes and 3 seconds over Nottingham RC with a verdict of ‘easily’. The job done for Friday, they met for dinner in town and to wind down over a glass of wine – ready for the semi-finals and possible finals the following day. Saturday’s racing was expected to be faster than Friday’s, and it was. Both ladies were knocked out of their singles events in the semifinals, but were relieved to be able to focus on the doubles race. In the semi-final they drew a composite crew from Thames Rowing Club and the Tideway Scullers’ School. Their

The other crew in the final was Bristol Ariel RC. Alex and Fleur spent the next few hours recovering as well as they could (and, in Alex’s case, preserving as much energy as possible in her semi-final in the single), and preparing for the race. At the start line, looking back onto Temple Island they knew they had already come further than expected. The umpire’s red flag came down, and the race started in a flurry of strokes. Bristol Ariel managed to get a crucial one-length lead off the start as the rhythm of Alex and Fleur was upset momentarily by the wake of a passing cruise boat. They fought back with pushes every 250m and kept the legs strong every stroke. But, while they kept pushing and pushing, the race was over too soon, with Bristol Ariel taking a win by a narrow margin of only half a length in one of the best races of the whole regatta. “While the second crew doesn’t get a medal, it was such a great experience and a highly recommended regatta to attend for racing and spectators. The organisation is great, the atmosphere friendly and the venue is second to none. We must thank Jonathan Cantwell for organising boats and rigging, and the local clubs who lent total strangers top quality equipment. Also a very special thank you to Gary for helping make us fast and being there to watch us race, and to our families and friends who came along to cheer us on. Keep your eyes peeled for next year’s race reports!”

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Spring Schools Invitational Rowing Regatta W ords: S arah Garner | Photos: Ko ko Mueller and M ay da H anselman

any youth regattas have been held at Middle Island over the years and this year the Club sought to bring back this tradition, providing spring competition for youth rowers on behalf of their schools. The inaugural Spring Schools Invitational Rowing Regatta, SSIRR for short, aimed to provide local competition for youth rowers, as it can really only be found by arranging competitions for secondary schools. As a follow-on to a fairly active 2013-2014 school rowing programme, seven schools bravely entered crews, resulting in over 60 young athletes competing. On a bright sunny Saturday morning in June, with the tide as high as it gets, volunteers from the Club’s fine and coastal rowing teams cancelled their Shatin workouts and arrived at dawn to set up the buoyed 1,000m course (more like 750m in reality, but plenty long enough for this inaugural event!).

The young and eager competitors dutifully showed up on time or early for the race briefing, ready for battle. After collecting their race t-shirts and exchanging nervous words with classmates, they headed to the roof of the rowing shed, transformed for the day into ‘Regatta Central’, complete with live commentary, a great perch to watch launching and racing below, and a 250m erg competition to break up the morning. Given the lack of shells, namely doubles, and the challengingly narrow channel, heats of two to three boats were run – depending largely on how many boats we had on hand to launch at any given time. Regatta planner, coach, and dockmaster Toby Dankbaar managed to schedule everyone into roughly two races each over four hours, including heats and finals, allowing for frequent rig changes from quads to fours and back again. The lovely race banter

from the Club’s own David Goldstrom and Dan Topolski (Chris Hanselman and Robert Stoneley) and the PA system pumping out race day favourites including ‘Eye of the Tiger’ kept the mood and excitement levels high. The champagne for the parents was a hit too! First came tight finishes in both the men’s and women’s single sculls. Liz Knight, an up-andcoming single sculler from Kellett School, won the girls’ event. Cutting through a spectacular wake as two RIBs just barely cleared the course of a Wayfarer that seemed a little unsure just how to get out of the way, she charged past Erika Ho of GSIS. In the boys’ single, German phenom Henrik Brockmeyer of Discovery College led the field just ahead of Elliot Marples of SIS who was on his third race of the day. In the next set of finals, a lanky West Island School crew beat Harrow in the men’s 4+, while the Harrow ladies led from the start to beat an inexperienced but brave CIS double that had made it through the heats on sheer grit. The hotly contested men’s quad race was won by the boys from Kellett, as was the teachers’ race, won by Messrs Garvey and Collie in a coastal double over the ‘short course’, probably about 250m, notable as one of them had never been in a boat before. The ladies of SIS took the girls’ quad event with Clockwise from top left: Dock; Regatta in full swing; Harrow quad; Winning Harrow ladies 2x; Women’s 2x warming up

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Rowing 1st row: Chris Garvey of Kellett accepting medal, teachers’ race; Harrow, gold in girls’ 2x; Harrow, silver in girls’ 4+; Kellett, bronze in girls’ 4+ 2nd row: SIS, bronze for 3rd row: SIS, gold in girls’ 4+; WIS, silver in boys’ 2x; podium places in girls’ 1x; Kellett, gold in boys’ 2x 4th quad; podium places in boys’ singles; WIS, gold in 4+ row: Boys’ quad winners, Kellett; Silver in teachers’ race, SIS/Kellett composite; WIS, silver in boys’ quad

experienced Stingrays (the Club’s youth rowing team) Grace Nutman stroking and Agathe Marples in bow, and sisters Izzy and Anna Crouch in the engine room. In the final race of the day, heat winners Kellett and WIS squared off with the Kellett crew of Francis Coughlan and Alfred Lindman, both with a good amount of racing experience under their belts. Club Cadet member Phil Ascough of WIS remarked that it was a great day of racing, and fun to meet people from other schools with similar interests. After the racing, the hungry crews and their families headed to the Clubhouse lawn for a lunch and prizegiving, which included prizes for the 250m ergometer winners in various categories as well. A good way to scout talent among the siblings, parents and Club staff! Henrik Brockmeyer was a two-time winner, receiving top prize for both the student 250m erg score and the boys’ single. When asked how it all went he kept it simple, “It was a great day, I won, and my favourite part was lunch.” The overall points trophy, based on the number of crews entered per school and placements, went to Kellett School this year, and the 12 proud rowers and teachers clamed their trophy and vowed to be back to defend next year.

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Verdant River Regatta III W ords: H annah Dal kin | Photo : M aureen Pickerin g

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Shing Mun Regatta 3 W ords: H annah Dalkin | Photos: Rowin g Parents

rriving at the boathouse, which blends into the concrete jungle surrounding the Shing Mun River, early on a Sunday morning, there is nothing to distract you but the thoughts in your head and it can sometimes be the perfect time for a relaxed paddle. However, as was the case on 3 August, the sounds emerging from the Club on a race morning are very different, ranging from crews discussing race plans, to coxwains shouting at people twice their size to row harder. The day’s racing began with our Men’s Open 8+, in which we took ‘open’ literally by mixing eight men aged 14 to 50 with rowing experience ranging from one month to 20 years. Having only rowed together twice previously prior to the event, they completed the course in an impressive time of 7m 54s 10ms. Oliver Petterson-Stubbs described his first 2km racing experiences as, “great fun before the race ...... and after the race”. The Women’s 2X of Natalie Kwan and Joanne Thompson rowed a fantastic race against some very strong university crews, taking the lead from the start and holding off to win gold. The girls showed how regular training really does pay off. Racing took a short pause after lunch for a passing thunderstorm, but the junior / senior women’s composite didn’t let this knock their race preparations. With a similar combination to the Men’s crew the Women’s 8 was a mix of some fresh juniors, and some not so fresh masters rowers. The juniors rowed a fantastic race and managed to stay with the university crews beyond the 750m mark; an extraordinary first event for most of the crew.

rand new graduates of a recent junior rowing camp entered their first competition just two weeks after taking up oars and one of them, Ciara Pickering, proved you don’t need to be a long-time rower to win! Competing in a Novice Women’s 1X event over a 1,000m course, Cara was almost a length down on the start line, thanks to the umpire not watching her competition take sneaky strokes, however she didn’t let this stop her and managed to power through the entire field and win gold. Fellow graduate, 12 year-old Ada Carmody-Kingham, raced well in her first ever singles event. Hamza Apabhai and Francis Coughlan raced in the open Men’s 1x Division III over a 2,000m course competing against some strong university men. Both boys sculled excellently throughout the race, commenting later that they didn’t realise quite how far 2,000m was when they agreed to race the full distance rather than the shorter course. Overall, a fantastic performance from our juniors.

Rowing Fitness Classes W ord S: H annah Dal kin | Photos: S arah Garner

Rowing Fitness W ord S: Hwill annah Dal kinnothing | Photos: S arah Garner Any rower tell you that improves your fitness and

stamina like weekly ergometer sessions, but why should only rowers have these wonderful experiences? The Rowing Section is holding fantastic group fitness sessions at Kellett Island for members and guests of all fitness levels – whether or not they are sailors or rowers. A full breakdown of session times is available on the website http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/events/rowingfitnessclass.aspx Sessions will include a mixture of ergometer workouts and circuits, which targets all the body’s muscle groups. For more information regarding Rowing Fitness, please contact Hannah Dalkin at hannah.dalkin@rhkyc.org.hk or Sarah Garner at sarah.garner@rhkyc.org.hk.

Rowing Contacts

Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager sarah.garner@rhkyc.org.hk Juniors Rowing Coach hannah.dalkin@rhkyc.org.hk Middle Island Co-ordinator mirowing@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk 32

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but also with highly encouraging results for the women’s crew.

W ords: Melissa Davis and Gianni A prea | Photos: melissa davis

he first day of racing at the Hong Kong Internationals proved to be a successful and highly rewarding one for all of the Club crews. The women, an impressive 10-women line-up, were enthusiastic and confident heading in to their first 500m heat. Despite an unlucky lane draw, placing the boat in the far left lane vulnerable to the side currents, the women’s boat lifted and pushed through to finish a commendable 4th place. However, this placing did nothing to deter the women’s fighting spirit. After some time, a long rest and recovery, the women were eager to regroup and improve their first heat’s results. With only a couple of seconds to take off the first heat’s time, we sensed victory was within our reach. Captain Melissa delivered a fiery pre-race briefing reminding us of all that is possible. During the first 400m of the final race, the boat glided, and the women delivered an incredibly powerful race piece. Then, with only 50m to go, we closed the gap and were a mere whisker away from race leaders BCG Stormy Dragons. With less than a second’s difference

between 1st and 2nd place boats, the women finished the day with an exceptional 2nd place overall. The men’s crew had an equally impressive day finishing 2nd overall while the over-forty team (ie masters), including our former rowing captain, Mark Welles, managed a solid 3rd place finish overall. The next day the women’s team doubled in numbers to compete in the standard boat races. Again, the competition was comprised of more strong, solid local teams. The women struggled through the standard 500m category and the day’s results were not as they hoped. The first heat took its toll on the crew as the bow sunk too low in the water with weight in the front two seats. The women finished 7th in the first heat, yet there was no time for negativity. Heading in to the final race, the women moved forward with a positive mindset to improve their results. Ultimately, they finished with a more impressive 4th placing. The Hong Kong Internationals proved to be a great challenge

crews. Despite their heroic efforts and after two very tough heats, the mixed team fell just short of the grand final. Overall, it was an impressive and encouraging three days of racing paddled by a dynamic crew. The dragon boat season ended the following weekend with the traditional end-of-season party. This was a well-organised and attended event that raised $70,000 for Room to Read in conjunction with the Club’s RHKYC Charity Foundation. Special thanks to everyone who made this event a success, especially Erin Plante and Bonita Leung.

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Dragon Boat Hong Kong International Championships

Similarly, for the mixed crew, the results at the Internationals represented all of the season’s hard work. The crew prepared for the first heat of the day with high hopes despite strong competition in this category. Nonetheless, the mixed crew cruised through their first heat with a close 2nd placing. A placing is always a great accomplishment for a first heat, yet, for all involved, the team’s efforts were not good enough, and the team was urged to lift their race piece going in to the final. The crew proved its mettle with a strong push to the finish for a 2nd place overall. The mixed crew’s successful placing in this category allowed them to compete in a third day of racing in an even tougher competitive environment. The crew pulled together and gave all that they could to go up against some of the best international

the challenges in providing robust security for boats on moorings. As part of their follow-up action, Marine Police East Division set up an information booth at Shelter Cove and handed out information to members on measures to enhance boat security. Below are some of their recommendations.

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Boat Security W ords: Ro ger E astham

e were shocked to discover the theft of one of our members’ boats from her mooring at Shelter Cove earlier this summer. The boat, a 45’ Leopard catamaran, is still missing as I write. This incident brings home

1. Lock up the cabin and all hatches when your vessel is unattended 2. Use sturdy and reliable door / window locks or padlocks 3. Consider using a security chain or wire between the boat and the mooring / pontoon 4. Keep all keys in a safe place (not on board the vessel) 5. Do not keep excessive money or valuables on board 6. Lock all water-sport items (e.g. sailing dinghies, windsurfers, outboard motors etc) inside the cabin

7. Permanently mark valuable items of equipment with the vessel’s name or license number 8. Keep a photographic record of all removable valuable items 9. Verify the background of crew as far as possible before hiring 10. Consider installing an alarm and / or GPS tracking system suitable for a pleasure vessel 11. If you see anything suspicious please call the Marine Police hotline at one of the numbers below: Marine Police Hotline Numbers East Division

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South Division

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West Division

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North Division

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Harbour Division

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Cheung Chau Division

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Termites / white ants on boats – is your investment being eaten? t seems to be a little known fact that termites (or white ants as they are often referred to in this part of the world) cause considerable damage to boats and, believe it or not, it makes no difference what your boat is made of – it can be attacked. How it that so? Hong Kong is home to one of the most destructive termite species on the planet; Coptotermese formosanus, in plain speak the ‘Formosan termite’. Termites are rarely transported onto boats. Infestations largely begin during the summer period when they ‘swarm’. This is the term given to the mass nuptial flights that occur at dusk before and after rainfall. Swarming termites are attracted to light and can often be seen amassing around street lamps etc. These flying termites are not the ones that do the damage but are new reproductives produced by the queen to continue the cycle once the existing termite colony has grown to a certain size. Once these flights are over, the wings are discarded and the now crawling termites begin the search for a mate and somewhere to bed down and start a new colony. This is where your boat comes in. Termites that have landed on a boat are looking for the ideal spot to set up home and this is preferably somewhere hidden

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and not easily disturbed, damp and with a food source. Lockers and storage areas can provide such ideal locations; even better for them if you’re not inclined to use your boat often. Often the only signs that will alert you to their presence will be the resultant damage occurring from the eaten wood or visible mud tubes. These mud tubes are generally found in bilge areas, the chain / anchor locker or aft transom storage areas that provide termites with access to water. Fibreglass hulls provide termites with a ‘stealthy’ living environment as they can live for several years undetected within the fibreglasswrapped timber and plywood components used in modern yacht construction. So, once you have found you have termites how do you go about treating them? There are three recognised methods of treatment: application of a liquid insecticide (known as a termiticide) that is specifically made for treating termites, using a termite baiting programme such as the Sentricon Colony Elimination System and lastly fumigation. Of these three methods the most commonly used (and recommended) today is the colony elimination approach. This method is able to completely eliminate a

termite colony regardless of size and location. The Sentricon System was developed over 15 years ago for use in and around buildings but has since been adapted in consultation with the manufacturer BioCycle (HK) Ltd. for use on boats and this is the product we are using here in the Boatyard. How do you prevent termites? Keeping your boat in good repair, keeping it dry, clean and ensuring that it is well ventilated are simple ways to help prevent termites from settling on board. Having your boat regularly inspected and maintaining some sort of programme are also sound recommendations. As mentioned before, wet / damp undisturbed environments are ideal locations for Formosan termites. Should you be unfortunate enough to discover the tell-tale signs of infestation, do not hesitate to contact the Boatyard who can arrange for an inspection by an approved contractor and provide a detailed proposal on elimination of the colony and repair of the affected areas of the boat.

Marine and Boatyard

Ship Shop SLAM Force 2 New Technical Waterproof Shorts

Whale Flipper Pump

Manufactured from a 2-layer laminated nylon taslon 155 gram fabric. This fabric is both breathable and windproof and made with an ergonomic style that addresses comfort for coastal outings on a sailboat.

Marine

Easy back-and-forth action produces oneway discharge. Spout swivels. Made of nylon, aluminium and synthetic rubber. For ½” ID hose.

$890

$1,480

Weems & Plath Hand Bearing Compass This Hand Bearing Compass is accurate, durable and easy to use day or night. The colourful sturdy rubber housing protects the compass and makes it easy to find when needed.

$1,043

RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook This is the second edition of RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft. Clearly written text, technical illustrations and full-colour photographs teach personal watercraft riders old and new about everything from pre-launch checks to offshore cruising. This new edition also advises on legal requirements, towing, passage planning and contains the syllabuses for both the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course and the RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course.

$130

Original K2r Spot Lifter The original and still the best, K2r Original is highly effective in removing oil and grease from dry-clean only fabrics (including polyester, acrylic, nylon and wool blends - regular and knits).

$152

Spinlock New XTR Clutch 8-12mm New for spring, Spinlock’s new XTR Powerclutch is the greatest step forward in mid-load rope holding technology since the original Spinlock XT clutch. In the XTR’s groundbreaking Reactor Module, the cam and base move together dynamically, clutching and releasing the line inside a selfcontained unit. This gives significant advantages for controlling the latest smaller diameter lines under load.

Tylaska Spool Shackle S12 This revolutionary patented shackle from Tylaska replaces the age-old knot! Unlike a conventional knot, the Tylaska Spool Shackle™ will not jam up and remains easy to fasten and unfasten even after loading up to the tensile strength of the line. The S-Series Tylaska Spool Shackle™ is machined from high-strength aluminium.

$440

Call David in the Ship Shop on

2239 0336

Ship shop

or email: shipshop@rhkyc.org.hk

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Boa t b u i l d e r s

Insurance

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Marine

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Sun Odyssey 49 For Sale Lambert Brothers Insurance Brokers (Hong Kong) Limited is now part of JARDINE LLOYD THOMPSON LIMITED Some things never change Our priority is still providing the best for you 5/F, Cityplaza Four, 12 Taikoo Wan Road Taikoo Shing, Island East, Hong Kong Contact: Tom Chan T: 2864 8918 F: 2161 0135 Tom_Chan@jltasia.com

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Built 2005 fully equipped for comfortable cruising and off-shore racing. Full Category 1 specs with 4 Hong Kong / Philippine crossings. Electric winch, Onan gen-set and fully air-con. Inflatable and outboard plus many many extras. Selling due to owner’s frequent travels. Price reduced to USD 220,000 or HKD 1.7 Million. Half share available USD 110,000 or HKD 850,000. Direct sale by owner call (852) 9680-3264

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The J/80 JOSS, current class champion, is being offered for sale. In excellent condition just had a major overhaul, mast out/keel faired, rudder posts strengthened. Professionally maintained with three sets of UK sails, one set 2014, has only done one regatta.

380,000HKD Please contact: Steve Corrigan captsteve@netvigator.com or call 91900390

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Unit 13, 13th Floor, Hing Wai Centre 7 Tin Wan Praya Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong T: 3165 1039 info@stored.com.hk Self Storage Units Air-conditioned. 24 hour access 5-117 SQ FT FROM $273/MONTH Call to arrange a viewing

Brokerage Northrop and Johnson Asia LTD KINGSWAY MARINE 25/F One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road Wanchai, Hong Kong T: 2900 2222 F: 2116 9729 enquiry@kingswaymarine.com www.kingswaymarine.com

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Marine Products PIERCEY MARINE LIMITED 93 Che Keng Tuk Road Sai Kung, Hong Kong T: 2791 4106 F: 2791 4124 E: info@pierceymarine.com www.pierceymarine.com 30 years in Hong Kong Suppliers of Top of the Range Marine equipment

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

Training Yachting Ventures Ltd Contact: info@yachtingventures.com www.yachtingventures.com

Other Sports

LEARN TO SAIL ON A 45’ YACHT! HKSF Competent Crew & Day Skipper Courses. Corporate charters. Flexible bookings. Gift Certificates

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No 29C Shum Wan Road, Po Chong Wan Aberdeen, Hong Kong T: 2580 8248 F: 2870 0263 Contact: May Chan sales@smooth-marine.com www.smooth-marine.com

Yacht insurance Aon Hong Kong Limited 28/F Tower 1, Times Square 1 Matheson Street Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Contact: Tommy Ho, Yacht Insurance Specialist Yacht Department T: 2862 4241 F: 2243 8861 tommy.ho@aon.com www.aon.com.hk

Jardine LLYOd Thompson Limited 5th Floor, Cityplaza Four 12 Taikoo Wan Road Taikoo Shing Island East, Hong Kong Contact: Tom Chan T: 2864 8918 F: 2161 0135 Tom_Chan@jltasia.com

Yacht Services Racing Yacht Services Ltd Contact: Nigel Reeves M: 9768 6437 nigel@racingyachtservices.com Contact: Dan Brennan M: 9122 6637 dan@racingyachtservices.com www.racingyachtservices.com Sail Storage / Boat Preparation / Running Rigging

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Squash W ords: B ob Ikin and Paul D enham | Photo : M ark Galloway

World Masters Held in Hong Kong this past July, with five Club members competing across various age groups: Adrian Pierse (70+), Francis Longuepee and Bob Ikin (60+), Paul Denham (40+) and Elliot Froideveaux (35+). It was a great tournament and very well organised with over 800 international players competing at two venues; the Hong Kong Football Club and the Hong Kong Squash Centre. Elliot had a good tournament, notching up two wins and a loss. The loss came against the number one seed and eventual winner Omar Elborolossy in a match that he acquitted himself well in. Adrian had chances in his three matches but was unable to get a win, going down to an Irishman, a German and an Aussie. Paul had a good start with a bye and a walkover which saw him up against the number eight seed from Scotland in the third round. In that match he went out in straight sets to an opponent who was too strong. Bob Ikin had a terrific first match against a player from Australia winning his first two games, losing the next two but ending up victorious in the fifth. His next opponent from Sweden was stronger and Bob lost to a player who would eventually reach the quarter final. Unfortunately Bob missed out on his third match and a long story short – he surrendered a walkover. Francis Longuepee had quite a long tournament, despite losing the first two matches 3-0 (his second match opponent went on to the final of the Consolation Plate).

Francis went on to the Super Plate where his results were 3-0 against an Australian player, 3-2 against a Japanese player (reported as a tough game with lots of running). He then beat another Aussie 3-0 for a place in the semi-final which he won. So to the final Francis went where he came up against his old friend Kenny Yip from Hong Kong Police. Unfortunately our boy lost 3-0, but nevertheless would appear to have had the most successful tournament of all the Club ‘oldies’ playing six games. Well done Francis! Masters 3 Following their successful season, the M3 team attended the Hong Kong Annual Squash Prize giving Dinner to pick up their trophies for Play-off Champions as well as for second place in the league. Mark Galloway, Yannick Kennel, Adrian Pierse, Bob Ikin, Angus Stewart, Sander Holman and Andrew Sullivan attended and celebrated appropriately. Other News: • The annual RHKYC Zekkei Squash Tournament Dinner will be held on 11 October. This is a handicap tournament followed by a dinner that is always great fun. • The Annual Wing Ding Charity squash Tournament will be held on 22 November. • Both the Internal League and the Hong Kong Squash Summer League are going strong and we will post updates next month.

Squash Contact squash@rhkyc.org.hk

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Snooker Update Other Sports

he snooker scene has been very active in recent months and we have seen a lot of events. Gareth Williams held a very valuable teaching lesson for players of all skill levels. He walked us through a complete frame and asked us to take turns in dealing with all kinds of situations. Gareth advised on stance, eye focus, cue handling, spin and a ton of other things. The tips were spot-on – I think all of us felt that we improved immediately. Our game was certainly lifted and after a mere 60 minutes, we were able to hit balls with a lot more confidence than before (and they actually went where we wanted them to go. Well... generally speaking!) Anyone (at any level) interested in attending a teaching session like this one please get in touch! RHKYC Snooker Championship The Club held the annual Snooker Championship from March to June. Eight hopeful participants tried their hand at the title

and trophy. The first round saw CK Chan win over Adrian Bell, Clem Hill defeat Donald Day, Robert Mathieson advance over Fred Reid and Gareth Williams beat Nigel Wightman. In the match between Robert and Fred, Fred’s long potting was very good, but both made a lot of mistakes. The first game was close and went down to the pink and black. Robert needed the pink and Fred needed them both. In the second game Robert got off to a good start and kept about 20 to 25 points ahead. Once they got to the colours, Fred needed snookers. He potted the yellow, and went for a snooker. But the safety play was not tight enough and Robert got the green and brown, which put the game out of Fred’s reach. The match between Gareth and Nigel was very close, going to three games. Both won a game on the pink and the third game was close right to the end with Gareth winning. The semi-final produced very tight and interesting games – CK narrowly defeated Clem and Robert eliminated Gareth. All were good, exciting games drawing an increasing number of spectators who were all very knowledgeable. The final was between CK and Robert and the room was packed with spectators. CK won the first match but Robert was able to catch up and decide the second frame for himself. The match went into the decider and the audience watched Robert take the third set and the title – congratulations to the new RHKYC Snooker Champion! The Championships will be held annually from now on and it would be great to have a field of 16 next year. Please get in touch!

Kellett Golf Society at Kau Sai Chau The KGS outing on 7 July turned out to be a very aviation/tour companyorientated outing as we had players from Cathay Pacific Airways, Dragon Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, JJ Explorer Tours and Jetour Holidays. Many thanks to the Golf Convenor David Leung for recruiting a few extra players to make up the three ‘four balls’! The day started well in terms of the weather despite the thermometer hitting the high 30s. Buggies were certainly in order as was the sea breeze. Playing conditions were very good with thunderstorms building up over the Pat Sin Leng Range. A fantastic lightning storm ensued in the distance and we continued playing until

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3-Cornered Match RHKYC, HHYC and ABC got together for another 3-cornered match at the Hong Kong Club in June with Nigel Wightman, Robert Mathieson, Fred Reid and Carlyon KnightEvans representing RHKYC. It was a very focused evening with matches on a high level. A staggering 17 matches were played by 2350hrs! ABC won again but it was a much harder fight than on previous occasions. Well done to all participants.

Snooker Contact snooker@rhkyc.org.hk

the lightning warning sounded. All retired to the clubhouse for refreshments. What should have been soft drinks magically morphed into pints of Heineken. Scoring had been good until that point! The all-clear sounded and without a drop of rain having actually fallen, the final four (or was it five) holes were played – and the scores counted – and for some reason there was a dramatic collapse in the scoring after the break – no prizes for guessing why! Congratulations to the winners. Results Winner Runner-up Closest to the Pin, 5th Longest drive, 10th Closest to the Pin in 2, 12th

Golf Contact golf@rhkyc.org.hk

Malcolm Pearson Steve Ponton Alex Gibbs Patrick Sherriff Andrew Wong

Kellett Island Movie – Beethoven Chart Room | Sunday 14 September | 1230hrs

Feeling that something is lacking in their lives, the family of suburbanite Charles Grodin adopts a stray St. Bernard puppy. The cute little beast grows up to be the less-than-cute Beethoven, a sloppy, slobbery, oversized and extremely destructive animal. Beethoven also brings with him a lot of hidden baggage in the form of evil veterinarian Dean Jones, who’ll stop at nothing to steal Beethoven for the purposes of his insidious lab experiment. The film will start at 1230hrs. Open to all members and their guests without charge, but to help us with planning please book by 1800hrs on Friday 12 September – you can book online, by emailing social@rhkyc.org.hk or by calling 2239 0312.

Speaker’s Corner with Dr Stephen Davies

Chart Room | Friday 19 September | 1930hrs In spring 1992 Stephen Davies and his partner Elaine Morgan found themselves sailing up the remote, coral-strewn, desert coasts of Sudan and Egypt. The beauty of the coast, the poverty of the charting data – two yachts wrecked that year – and the long periods at anchor sheltering from strong headwinds combined to trigger an idea. Why not produce an up-to-date yachting pilot for what was – before the era of the Somali pirates – a standard cruising route for 100+ yachts a year? The first edition of Red Sea Pilot was published in 1995, with the second edition appearing in 2000. Stephen will entertain us with a talk on the thrills and spills of making your very own Captain Cookbook!

To book for any of these events please visit the website or email social@rhkyc.org.hk

Events | Promotions

If you’re not sailing in the Autumn Regatta on Sunday 14 September, why not bring the family down to the Club to watch a film?

Ceilidh Chart Room / Compass Room | Saturday 20 September | 1930hrs After drinks in the Chart Room at 1930hrs you will be piped up to the Compass Room by the RHKYC Pipe Band for a three-course dinner and ceilidh from 2000hrs. Come and dance the night away with the Hong Kong Ceilidh Band! This will be a fun night and no experience or dancing skill is required! A caller will be there to teach you every step. Tickets are $580 per head (drinks not included). Dress code: Smart casual. Menu Crab Chowder with Garlic Croutons (vegetarian option Tomato and Capsicum Soup with Garlic Croutons) Roast Lamb Fillet and Chorizo Sausage with Braised Lentils and Parsnips, Roast New Potatoes with Herbs (vegetarian option Angel Hair sautéed with Asaparagus, Wild Mushrooms and Chili, Pesto) Apple Pie and Custard Coffee or Tea

Kellett Golf Society – 25th Anniversary We will be commemorating the 25th anniversary of the KGS on Friday 26 September, with a Texas scramble on the south course of Kau Sai Chau, followed by a dinner and prizegiving at Shelter Cove. If you are interested in taking part please email lilian.chan@rhkyc.org.hk

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Premium Sausages in the Bistro with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 30 September

Events | Promotions

Oyster Feast Compass Room | 1 September to 31 October

Sa l a d

Hot and Spicy American Chicken Sausage Salad with Fennel and Green Apple, Italian Dressing 美國辣雞肉腸、茴香菜及青蘋果沙律、意式沙律汁

The Oyster Feast is back! Oyster lovers can enjoy our sensational selection of jet-fresh oysters from different countries including Australia, France, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. Prices from only $27 each. For reservations, please call the Compass Room on 2239 0374.

Main C o urse s

Original Bratwurst Sausages 原味德國腸 Beer ‘n Bratwurst Sausages 德國啤酒腸 Mild Italian Pork Sausages 意大利豬肉腸 Irish O’Garlic Sausages 愛爾蘭香蒜腸 All main courses are served with British Mushy Peas, Side Salad and a choice of Onion or Mustard Gravy

以上所有主菜均伴英式青豆蓉、沙律及自選洋葱燒汁或芥末燒汁

BBQ Parties The weather is much more comfortable now that autumn is here. Why not consider arranging a BBQ party at one of our stunning outdoor venues? Please contact our banquet experts on 2239 0327 or 2239 0339 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk to find out more about the different party packages available.

Christmas Parties Just three months to go before sharing the joy of Christmas! Now is the time to plan your Christmas parties for family, friends or work colleagues. We have plenty of ideas and recommendations for your consideration, and can arrange the perfect celebration for you. Please contact our Banquet Team now on 2239 0327 or 2239 0339 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk to find out more about the different Christmas packages available.

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Light Lunch Buffet Compass Room Mondays to Saturdays, $215 per person Delightful additions to the light lunch buffet in the Compass Room. Every Monday and Tuesday Freshly shucked oysters* served at your table. Every Wednesday Roast Prime Beef available as a main course choice. * Fixed portion is provided

Events and Promotions

Highland Park Whisky Dinner Compass Room | Thursday 11 September

One of the best spirits and the most respected single malt in the world

Errazuriz Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and mango combine with citrusy lime notes and a floral touch of orange blossom. A vibrant acidity pairs up with fresh fruit and green chilli flavours ending with a long finish that leaves a pleasingly juicy sensation on the palate. Errazuriz Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Aromas of sour cherries, blackberries, plums and strawberries with notes of liquorice, tobacco, nutmeg, dark chocolate plus more subtle notes of rosemary and dill lend complexity. Soft tannins on the plate followed by refreshing acidity and berry flavours. Available in all F&B outlets at $300 per bottle

Pre-dinner Cocktail Dinner Price Speaker Reservations

1930hrs 2000hrs Only $848 per person ($798 per person for a booking of 8 persons or more per table) Mr Ron Taylor, Spirit Tasting Professional Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Pre-dinner Tasting The Black Grouse

Menu and Whiskies Cajun Langoustines, Scallop and Avocado Salad, White Balsamic and Carrot Dressing Highland Park 12 Years Old ❧ ❧ ❧ Light Smoked Coral Trout Fillet, Ginger and Herb Crust, Sweet Soy Sauce Highland Park Thor 16 Years Old (limited quantity) ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast French Chicken, Wild Mushroom and Caramelised Red Onion Tart Highland Park 18 Years Old (limited quantity) ❧ ❧ ❧ Slow-cooked Beef Tenderloin, Sautéed Asparagus and Purple Potatoes, Green Peppercorn Jus Highland Park 25 Years Old (limited quantity) ❧ ❧ ❧ Bread and Butter Pudding, Vanilla Ice-cream, Almond Tuile, Orange and Toffee Sauce Highland Park 30 Years Old (limited quantity) ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

CHEERS! Beverage Specials Belhaven Craft Pilsner (330ml) Belhaven St. Edmund’s (330ml) Available in all F&B outlets throughout September at only $38 per bottle and $72 for a pair of each.

Tetra Pak – 1 lt ‘My New Zealand Wine’ Sauvignon Blanc Available from Yacht Stores at only $155 per pack. Tetra Pak – 100 ml ‘One Glass Wine’ Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese from Italy Available from Yacht Stores at only $18 per pack

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Events | Promotions

Highland Park

Wines of the Month – Chile

Events | Promotions

Koonara Wine Dinner

Pre-dinner Tasting The Guardian Angel Sparkling Brut

Menu and Wines

Compass Room | Thursday 25 September In 1906, Henry Albert and Alice Jane Reschke settled in Coonawarra, Australia, to build a life for their family. Fast forward over 100 years and their descendants are still there, as is the cattle stud on the property. Since 1988, however, the vineyards and wine have been the family’s focus and passion. At first, Koonara was selectively made for family and friends but finally in 1999 it was decided to make the wine available for the public. Small batches of wines are crafted, then held back to give further bottle maturity. Koonara was rated 5 stars in James Halliday’s 2014 Wine Companion. Pre-dinner Cocktail Dinner Price Speaker Reservations Bonus Offer:

1930hrs 2000hrs Only $678 per person ($638 per person for a booking of 6 persons or more per table) Mr Dru Reschke, Owner of Koonara Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk The following will be featured as lucky draw prizes! • The Guardian Angel Sparkling Brut • Koonara Family Reserve Ezra’s Gift Shiraz 2008 • Koonara Family Reserve Ambriel’s Gift Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Citrus-marinated Octopus, Squid and Cucumber Salad, Yellow Bell Pepper Purée Bay of Apostles Sauvignon Blanc 2013 ❧

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Sautéed Prawns and Scallops, Portobello Mushroom, Grape Jus The Marquise Chardonnay 2012 ❧

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Char-grilled Pigeon, Thai Asparagus and Herb Pasta Belle Amie Pinot Noir 2009 ❧

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Slow-cooked Australian Lamb Loin Fillet, Grilled Kangaroo Fillet, Beetroot Compote, Rösti, Natural Sauce Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz 2009 Koonara Family Reserve Ezra’s Gift Shiraz 2008 Koonara Family Reserve Ambriel’s Gift Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 ❧

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Cheese Platter (Camembert, Comte, Blue Stilton, Dried Fruit) ❧

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Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Monthly Wine Fairs Your attendance at our wine fairs does not place you under any obligation whatsoever to purchase wines. It is also basically a free wine tasting with no obligation – marvellous! The $50 ‘entry fee’ is returned to you in the form of a $50 dining voucher to spend at our F&B outlets! Many members are catching on to this and inviting groups of friends to enjoy the two-hour wine tasting and then using the F&B vouchers to offset a meal another day within two months! The wine fairs are a great opportunity for you to taste wines and learn

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more about them. And, if you do wish to purchase wines on the evening, you can enjoy a 5% discount on the already low prices! Kellett Island, Wednesday 3 September, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 5 September, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Wine Delivery Order Form – September 2014 ‘Try Before You Buy – No Obligation!’ All the wines listed below are featured at the monthly wine fairs at both Kellett Island and Shelter Cove. If you do enjoy the wines and wish to make a purchase, you can enjoy a 5% discount on these already low prices!

Wine Fair entry is only $50 per person which includes the sampling of all the wines on the list, complimentary canapés and a $50 dining voucher which can be used in F&B outlets within two months. Another way to look at it is that you’re attending these wine fairs free of charge! See the website for further details. Book now with Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

White Wines

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Errazuriz Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Chile (wine of the month)

$160

Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – New Zealand

$130

Laroche Mas La Chevalière Blanc 2008 – France

$161

Jean Leon Vinya Gigi Chardonnay 2012 – Spain

$188

Torres Sauvignon Blanc "Fransola" 2012 – Penedès, Spain

$224

McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Chardonnay 2009 – Australia

$256

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2013 – South Africa

$257

Tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and mango combine with citrusy lime notes and a floral touch of orange blossom. A vibrant acidity pairs up with fresh fruit and green chilli flavours ending with a long finish that leaves a pleasingly juicy sensation on the palate. Tropical fruits and passion fruit dominate the nose with intense palate. Classical Marlborough acidity supporting rich powerful fruit that envelops the whole mouth. Aroma of Elderflower with mineral overtones. Elegant structure with fresh fruit and lime peel on the palate with a long and refreshing finish. Notes of peach, apricot and melon with lactic, toasted and honey notes. On the palate, it is voluptuous and potent with a smooth development and a long, elegant aftertaste. Aromas of pineapple and passion fruit with herbaceous undertones reminiscent of fig leaves and green asparagus. Lush and intense on the palate with delicate acidity and undertones of green coffee and coconut. Complex, deep, with great length. On the nose, pineapple and lychee notes are backed with complex dried fruits and almond meal. The palate is tight but lush with a generous serve of blood orange and tangerine. Red citrus and mandarin flavours linger on the finish. A prominent core of intense pear fruit aroma and flavours is brought into focus by a tight line of natural acid, dry and minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.

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Kellett Island Wine Fair – Chart Room, Wednesday 3 September, 1830hrs to 2030hrs, guests welcome. Shelter Cove Wine Fair – Shelter Cove Clubhouse, Friday 5 September, 1930hrs to 2130hrs, guests welcome.

RED Wines $160

Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 – New Zealand

$132

Laroche Mas La Chevalière Rouge 2011 – France

$161

Jean Leon Vinya Le Havre Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2006 – Spain

$208

McHenry Hohnen Tiger Country Red 2009 – Australia

$224

Torres Salmos 2011– Priorat, Spain

$244

Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2012 – South Africa

$276

Aromas of sour cherries, blackberries, plums and strawberries with note of liquorice, tobacco, nutmeg and dark chocolate plus subtle notes of rosemary and dill lend complexity. Soft tannins on the plate followed by refreshing acidity and berry flavours. Blackberry notes and sweet smoky oak with full and ripe fruit. Soft and luscious mouth-feel, held up nicely by the supple tannins for a savoury lingering finish. Great concentration of red ripe fruits with spicy aromas of nutmeg and cinnamon plus complexity and finesse. Vibrant red-berried fruit with layers of spice, black pepper and liquorice combines with finely-cut tannins and lingering finish. Aromas of ripe fruit, toast and spices with good structure and a smooth front palate. A forthright aftertaste and long-lasting which its aromas of currant and plum gradually soften and become confected. Complex aromas of dark chocolate liqueurs and spicy berry fruit. Starting sweet, firm by mid-palate, the wine finishes in a harmony of chalky tannins and balancing acids. Deep aromatic intensity with a predominance of black fruit and floral notes and delicate hints of toast. Sweet entry to the palate, very silky with a long and lingering finish. Hints of alluring savoury “primal” character along with a dark, spicy and complex primary fruit perfume. • • • • •

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

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Errazuriz Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Chile (wine of the month)

CLASS SECRETARIES

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Rowing Secretary Michael Shasha rowing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Sailing Secretary John Breen sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk Big Boat Simon Blore cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk Dinghies Swanson Chan dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk Dragon Phyllis Chang dragon@rhkyc.org.hk Etchells Ronan Collins etchells@rhkyc.org.hk Flying Fifteen David Bone flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk Impala Dave Norton impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Henri Bassaler j80@rhkyc.org.hk Match Racing Seah Chin Yew matchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk Ruffian Oliver Cully ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk Sportsboats Sam Levine sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class Sofia Mascia ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

SPORTS CONVENORS

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

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 Financial Controller Tim Gallagher 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller 2239 0342 Member Relations & Communications Manager Linda Davy 2239 0312 Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Torrey Dorsey 2832 2817 Marine Services Manager Roger Eastham 2239 0308 Boatyard and Marine Operations Manager Simon Pickering 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Alex Johnston 2239 0362 Training and Development Manager Richard Knight 2812 7063 Race and Regatta Promotion Lindsay Lyons 2239 0391 Sail Training Administrator Gloria Yeung 2239 0395 Assistant Sailing Manager Iris Yang 2239 0314 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Sarah Garner 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Food & Beverage Manager Shirley Tam 2239 0321 Technical & Projects Manager Carton Lam 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

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

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Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Nicola Ardito Mr Carl Y S Cheng Mr Chong Yee Man Mr James W E Hacking Miss Christiane Huegelmann Mr Alan H L Lam Mr Andrew K W Lee Ms Lee Sin Ying Mr Paul C F Oen Mrs Sarah J Powell Mr So Kwok On Ms Gemma M Soames Mr Andrew N Strachan Mrs Meela C C Wilde-Chan Mr Cramond Y C Wong Ms Salina C W Yip Ms Zhang Hong Mr & Mrs Christoph Ganswindt Mr & Mrs Lam Cheuk Fung Mr & Mrs Adam Y C Lau Ms Bonita Y H Leung & Mr Mark J Brady Mr & Mrs Alun Lewis Mr & Mrs Jonathan P Lewis-Evans Mr & Mrs Matthew M Lilly Mr & Mrs Ngan Ki Hung Mr & Mrs Thuan G Tran Dr Dana Vackova & Mr Karel Vacek Mr & Mrs Klaus M Zimmer SHORT TERM MEMBERS Mrs Michelle L Finch & Mr Richard A J Finch Mr & Mrs Julian M Jarvis Mr & Mrs Richard M Kelly CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY Mr Blair D S Crichton Mr Jeffrey K L Ma Mr Simon A Murray Mr Jonathan K Rankine JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Harry A N Bradley Mr Otis C B Lam Miss Freya H Maclean-Boyd Mr Daniel J McCool

Mr Elliott J Parsons Mr Jack Pong Miss Thien Vee Vian Mr Joost P M Vandenbroucke Miss Micaela T Williams

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Mr & Mrs Li Hao ORIX Asia Limited – President of OAC Mr & Mrs Peter K W Woo Edrington Hong Kong Limited – Marketing Director Mr & Mrs Heon Yoon Deutsche Bank AG – Managing Director Mr & Mrs Yuen Shun Ming Innovation Technology Co Ltd – CEO

Mr Mark Ridgway Mr Ferdinand R Stolzenberg Mr Brett Stubbing Mr Naoaki Waga Ms Selina S K Cheung & Mr Chong Kwong Chan CADET MEMBERS Ms Dawn de Morgan & Finn Bartlett Mr Jonathan Lewis-Evans Oscar Beattie Ms Alicia Garcia Herrero & Lise Buet Mr Sergio Belza Gonzalez Oliver Chaplow Mr & Mrs Nicholas J Charles J Cooke Horsley-Heather Jay A Cooke Mr & Mrs Lai Yam Ting Yasmin G Cooke ABSENT MEMBERS Mr & Mrs Hubert M Lem Ellie J Cottrell Miss Ulrike R Jarosch Mr & Mrs Simon C C Lo Liam E Cottrell Mr Adam Kamyar Ms Erin Plante & Sasha M Y Denham Mr James A Kinloch Mr Matthew Mattila Arthur Despretz Mr Thomas W Y Ko Mr & Mrs Yukio Uchimura Fong Yik Man Mr Mark McCombe Ms Amy Wan & Patrick Ganswindt Mr Ng Chek Siang Mr Kung Ho Man Rena R Khemlani Mr Artur Schulten Au Hon Man Briyonny R Knight Plowman Mr Tse Siu Kit Harry Bulbeck Thomas M Lewis-Evans Mr Robert Whitehead Harriet E N Martin Dr & Mrs Nicholas R L Axford Hannibal L C Chan Toby M K Cheng Mario Tremblay Dr & Dr Chan Chun Ting Harry J C Coombes Wong Sung Hei Mr & Mrs Cheuk Siu Ming Chole Detanger Joon Yoon Miss Rosamund L Cresswell William H Drake & Mr Paul A Browne CADET MEMBERS Theo C Franquet SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Mr & Mrs Nicholas T Gowlland Edward Han Mr & Mrs Joseph W P Li Philip A Ascough Emma Henderson Mr & Mrs Robert K Y Li Samuel B Bonnekamp Anna Kelly Mr & Mrs James McLean Adam F Hare Andrew Y H Kwik Mr & Mrs Stuart Nivison James B J Hopkins Frederick N Leifer Mr & Mrs Gert Rautenberg INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE Isabel Lewis Mr & Mrs James A Rice MEMBERS Oliver Lewis Mr & Mrs John H Slater Ms Chin Ka Ying Thomas M Lewis-Evans Mr & Mrs Ian Thubron Mr & Mrs Dale Cottrell Ng Yuet Tung Kristy M Y Cheuk Anna Petersen CORPORATE NOMINEE Choi Yu Hin Michael Riddelsdell SUBSCRIBERS Erin McCombe Luke A Robinson Mr Winton C N de Findlay McCombe Bronte K Sutherland St John-Pryce Hannah M Nivison Emily G Sutherland Morgan Stanley Asia Limited Tara C Nivison Esteban Thienpondt – Executive Director Julia Rautenberg Tanguy Thienpondt Miss Jessica V Jones Linda Rautenberg Kosuke Uchimura Goldman Sachs (Asia) RESIGNED MEMBERS Derek C Y Yu Finance – Managing Director Mr Christophe Bertrand Maximillian S L Yu Mr Stephen J Lewis Mr Chan Fat Lung Unigroup Worldwide – HK Ltd Miss Catherine Dickson – Managing Director Mrs Sara J Ferguson

Obituary Peter Scales – passed away at the age of 91 on 5 July in Hong Kong, his home since 1951. He is survived by his wife, May. A member for 39 years. A service and cremation at Cape Collinson were held on 23 July.

Langtry – Haruko loved the family opportunities at the Club – husband John and son Kenji with the Dragons and Intrigue, daughter Tomoko with an introduction to rowing, and all of us with the social life at Causeway Bay, Middle Island and Shelter Cove.

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Staff Retirement General Manager Mark Bovaird presents a farewell gift to Albert Tsoi, Head Fibreglasser, who retired on 30 June after nearly 12 years with the Club.

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Middle Island Beach Clean Up On Saturday 19 July, 20 or so brave members turned out on a very hot morning to clear the rubbish and flotsam from the beach at Middle Island. In all, 23 large bags of rubbish were collected. A big thank you to everyone who took part, especially the little people who were very helpful!

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New York Athletic Club

Mombasa Yacht Club

Dear Ms. Leung,

History The club was originally formed on 18 April 1910 by a small group of inspired sailors numbering 47 including 2 ladies. In September 1913, a plot at Mtongwe on the South Mainland was found and leased. The club remained at Mtongwe until 1946 when the lease ended. Subsequently, a site at Liwatoni was identified comprising 2.2 acres of waterfront. The site was overgrown with mangroves which were cleared and a large surplus Army hut was erected which became the temporary home of the club. As the club membership increased, a new and larger clubhouse was required, to include a bar and offices. Outside, separate toilet and changing rooms, two boat huts, a central dinghy area and a concrete ramp into the water were built. The new club facility was formally opened at a New Year’s Eve party in 1957. The club finished refurbishments in 2011.

It has been a pleasure having the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club participate as a Reciprocal Club for our members. They truly value the opportunity to find a ‘home away from home’ when travelling the world and we hope your members have the same experience at our Club. In order to ensure a welcoming arrival, it would be greatly appreciated if you would review the following protocol for reciprocal usage with those on your team that process these requests: • All Letters of introduction must be sent prior to the member’s visit. • The member’s name, membership number, arrival and departure dates should be included. • Reciprocal members are welcome to use the New York Athletic Club for up to 14 nights in a 12-month period. • Credit card information may be requested at the time of registration and charges must be settled in full prior to departure. Our Membership Services team is pleased to manage the Reciprocal Club Programme, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at 212-767-7025 if you have any additional questions. Please send all reciprocal inquires and Letters of Introduction to: reciprocal@nyac.org or via fax: 212-267-7026.

Facilities • Mooring for visitors • Boatyard service • Restaurant and bar • Outdoor swimming pool • Car Parking • Gardens

Please could kindly inform us if there have been any contact changes at your Club. Any additional information about your club would be most helpful. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming your Members to the New York Athletic Club.

Sailing The club has an active sailing programme throughout the year, with races taking place every Wednesday and Sunday. The most popular class of boat is the Laser.

Sincerely, Carolyn Gleason, Director of Membership

carolyng@nyac.org (212) 767-7062 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019-1562 (212) 767-7000

Royal Bombay Yacht Club Dear Sir / Madam, 1. As we have reciprocal arrangements with your Club I thought I would keep you updated on a few details of our club. 2. We are shortly embarking on a programme of refurbishing our residential rooms. Our building dates back to the mid 19th century, to the British colonial era. Our rooms are large, airy and air-conditioned, with high ceilings and are facing the historical Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. We are positioned right next to the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel. Needless to say, whilst ‘restoring’ our rooms we will be careful to retain the colonial feel and ambience. 3. Whilst the restoration programme is under way we are offering some special room rates to the members of our reciprocal Clubs. The details of the rates are as below and these include full English breakfast. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities. I would be obliged if these rates could be made known to your members. Room Tariff: 2nd Floor Rs.4500/- and 3rd/4th Floor Rs.3500/- (inclusive of Tax). 4. Our club offers the following additional facilities: (a) A fully stocked bar and a dining room with a ballroom attached (one of the few remaining sprung dance floors in India). The food served in our dining room is extremely well spoken of. And on most Friday evenings there is a band in attendance in the ballroom.

Off Archbishop Makarios Road, Along St. Francis Road Behind KPLC, Mombasa, Kenya Tel: (254) 729-396563 Email: mombasayc@gmail.com Web Site: www.mombasayachtclub.org

(b) We have sailing boats anchored in the bay opposite complete with crew. These are available to the residents and reciprocal members upon payment of a nominal charge. (c) A lounge on the ground floor furnished with period furniture and overlooking a lawn. Refreshments are served in the lounge all day. (d) A fully equipped air-conditioned gymnasium with both strength and cardio equipment. Qualified trainers are in attendance. A massage room with masseur in attendance. Yoga classes are held 3 times a week under a trained exponent of this discipline. (e) A well-stocked air-conditioned library/reading room with internet facilities. The entire ground floor of the building is Wi-fi compliant. The restored rooms will also be Wi-fi compliant. (f) A well-stocked Club shop for your daily needs, foodstuffs plus wine and beers. (g) We have three well-appointed party rooms should any resident/ member wish to entertain. These are available for a charge and there is a selection of menus to choose from for the parties. (h) Our Club is situated at the tip of South Mumbai which is essentially the colonial part of the city. We are one street away from the prime shopping area of Mumbai and in very close proximity to star-rated restaurants, cinemas, bars, etc. The Mumbai musem is a five-minute walk away and so are two of the leading art galleries. 5. I would be obliged if this could be posted at a prominent place in your Club for the perusal of your members and we look forward to welcoming them. Best regards, Ardhendu Bose, President

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, (Apollo Bunder) Mumbai – 400 001, India Tel.Secy. Off.: 2285 4259 Board Lines: 6752 7200, 2202 1880, 2202 2039 Fax: 2202 1014 Telegram: SNAPLOCK E-mail: rbycmail@vsnl.net www.rbyc.co.in

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