Ahoy! September 2018 by Koko Mueller

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Contents

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THE BRIDGE

FEATURES

ROWING

EVENTS | PROMOTIONS

6 Calendar 7 Commodore’s Message 8 General Manager’s Message Honours List 2018 10 RHKYC Charity Foundation

12 St. James’s Place Sunset Series

24 Outrigger Canoe Racing Season Starts with a Haul of Medals at Lamma Sprints 26 Easter District Dragon Boat Festival 2018 27 Toda Regatta 2018

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

SAILING 18 Starter’s Box 20 Sailing Development | Training

MARINE

CLUB LINES 41 Club Directory 41 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

28 Marine | Boatyard 30 Ship Shop 32 Classified Page 33 Marine Directory PHOTO: NAOMI REBECCA

St. James’s Place Sunset Series

www.rhkyc.org.hk

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore John Woo; Vice Commodore Denis Martinet; Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro; Rear Commodore Club Adrian Pang; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer Ramon Archer; Rowing Captain Philip Crinion. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 41 . Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or 2239 0307 or 2239 0312 Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

MON

TUE

WED

Autumn Regatta

THU

FRI

Wedding Unveiled 2018

15 and 16 September

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Mid-Autumn Festival – Mooncakes Available! 1 to 24 September Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course RYA Safety Boat Course Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Rowing – Adult Introduction Course (MI) Day 1/5 Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Regatta Room

22 to 23 September

SEPTEMBER

Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Parents Meeting – Rowing Season 2018-19 (KI)

4 Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Beer and House Wine Packages for Mid-Autumn Festival Middle Island and Shelter Cove

Supervised Sailing Session Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session J/80 One Day Supervised Course First Aid Course Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

12 Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat First Aid Course

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Intro to Small Keelboat Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Rowing Development Course (ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

24 Selected German Dishes for Oktoberfest

E. Guigal Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

11 Torres Wine Dinner in the Compass Room

Kellett Island Wine Fair

19 Supervised Sailing Session

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

20 STEM Series – Science x Engineering Ninja Rowing Development Course (ST) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

National Days Fireworks Dinner Kellett Island

Shelter Cove Wine Fair

Supervised Sailing Session Platu Skipper Course

SAT CLASS REGATTA

7 Chateau Pontet-Canet Vertical Tasting Dinner in the Gun Room International Wine Fair at Main Deck and Main Lawn

Supervised Sailing Session First Aid Course

Supervised Sailing Session

21 Supervised Sailing Session

SUN Adult Beginners Sailing Course J/80 Crew Course RYA Safety Boat Course Social Adult Racing Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Rowing – Adult Introduction Course (MI) Day 2/5 Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course (MI) Coastal Rowing Trial Day (KI)

CLASS REGATTA

DINGHY RACING

Adult Beginners Sailing Course RYA Powerboat Level 2 Assessment Course Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Platu Skipper Course Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Rowing – Adult Introduction Course (MI) Day 3/5 Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI)

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Steps 1,2 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Platu Skipper Course Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Rowing – Adult Introduction Course (MI) Day 4/5 Outrigger Canoe Introduction Course (MI)

AUTUMN REGATTA Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Platu Skipper Course Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Rowing – Adult Introduction Course (ST) Day 5/5 Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Introduction Course (MI) – Day 1/6

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Platu Skipper Course Social Adult Racing Steps 1,2 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST)

CLASS REGATTA Selected German Dishes for Oktoberfest in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 22 September to 7 October Wedding Unveiled 2018 at Regatta Room 22 to 23 September Arabian Night at Middle island Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course RYA Safety Boat Course Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers Optimist Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Introduction Course (MI) – Day 2/6

Adult Beginners Sailing Course Supervised Sailing Session Intro to Small Keelboat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course RYA Safety Boat Course Social Adult Racing Steps 1,2 and HKSF Level 1 Optimist Explorers Optimist Adventurers 5th HK Coastal Rowing Championships (MI)

CLASS REGATTA Rowing Development Course (ST/MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST) Outrigger Canoe Development Course (MI) Dragon Boat Introduction Course (MI) – Day 3/6

Rowing Development Course (MI) Rowing Supervised Course (MI) Rowing Youth Development Programme (MI/ST)

Wines and Beer of the Month

Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Albert Bichot Coteaux Bourguignons 2015/16 – Coteaux Bourguignons, France Birra Moretti (330ml) 22 September to 7 October

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1 October4 to 8 July

Commodore’s Message Welcome back from what I hope was a fantastic summer for you all, wherever you were, and whether you were on or off the water.

Commodore John Woo

On the development front, the main construction is ongoing and the interior fit-out is underway and you should soon start hearing news of opening dates for Phase 1 – the new function/meeting rooms and Phase 2 – the new Bistro, Reception, Membership Office and F&B Office. Watch this space!

會長胡祖榮

Sailing season starts again on 25 and 26 August with the Champion of Champs at Middle Island. Class racing resumes on 2 September both in the Harbour and Port Shelter and of course the official season opener, the Autumn Regatta is on the weekend of 15 and 16 September. The 2018-2019 sailing calendar is now online and you can also collect a copy from the Sailing Centre.

Lastly an appeal to you all – please, if you have not yet made your submission to government related to the Private Recreational Leases policy review and the Taskforce on Land Supply Options, please can you do so now before mid-September. We need you to support your Club and our sports. All the information you need is on the members’ section of the website or if you have any questions please email prl@rhkyc.org.hk. It is absolutely imperative that we all do our part!

歡迎回來！不論您暑假身在何處－水上或陸地上，我希望所有人都渡過了一個美好的假期。

今年夏季所舉辦的賽艇及划艇訓練課程也獲得不錯的迴響。目前，讓我們最為期待的是10月27日在中途島舉行的香港賽艇錦標賽；首個舷外浮桿獨木舟環島賽將在11月4日舉行；亞洲海岸賽艇錦標賽及海岸賽艇環島賽分別於11月23至25日及12月2日在吉列島進行；而中途島大師賽則在12月8日舉行。

在各方面而言，逢星期五舉行的黃昏系列帆船賽每場賽事均有25至3 0 艘賽船參加，過程十分順利。執筆之時，最後一場賽事即將舉行，賽後報告需留待在下期月刊內總結。今年的夏季帆船課程亦廣受歡迎，我很高興地告訴大家大部份課程均額滿。新一輪的帆船賽季已於8月25及 26日展開，在中途島舉行的 Champion of Champs 打頭陣為賽季揭開序幕。各級級別賽則於 9月2日同時在維多利亞港及牛尾海舉行；當然不少得開季焦點賽事－秋季帆船賽將於 9月15至16日舉行。2018 -2019年的帆船日程經已上載至本會網頁，您亦可親臨賽事辦公室索取印刷本。

在擴建工程方面，主工程及內部裝潢仍在進行中，但您們很快便會收到第一階段工程完工的消息及新多用途／會議室開幕日期，第二階段工程包括新咖啡室、接待處、會籍辦公室及餐飲辦公室。敬請密切注意最新消息！最後呼籲大家－如未曾就有關私人遊樂場地契約向政府及土地供應專責小組提交您的個人意見，懇請大家立即於9月中旬前提交。本會及我們的體育運動需要您的支持。您所需的資料經已上載到本會網頁的會員專區內，如有任何問題歡迎電郵至prl@rhkyc.org.hk。我們必須盡己本份發表意見！

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By all accounts, the Friday night Sunset Series went very well 25 to 30 boats for each race. At the time of writing we still have one more so a full report will appear in next month’s issue. The summer sailing courses this summer were very popular and I am happy to report that most of the courses were full.

Rowing and paddling also report a good update on all their training courses held over the summer months. Looking forwards now, there will be five big events on the rowing calendar for the next season: Hong Kong Rowing Championships at MI on 27 October, the first Around of Island Race with the participation of outrigger canoes on 4 November, the Asian Coastal Rowing Championships from 23 to 25 November at Kellett Island, the Around the Island Race Coastal Rowing on 2 December at Kellett Island and the Middle Island Masters on 8 December.

General Manager’s Message

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I hope you have all had a great summer break and are raring to go for the 2018-19 season. Sailing and rowing have a full programme of races and events and of course there is the imminent completion of the Kellett Island project to look forward to too. Over the summer we have made great progress on the final stages of the Kellett Island Development project. We are on the home stretch as it were, with the fit out General Manager Mark Bovaird taking place in the new meeting/ 總經理布馬克 function rooms which we envisage inviting you to come and see very soon. The expanded Bistro is also coming along well, as are the new Reception and Membership Office and we hope to be able to move in a matter of a few weeks. All in all, everything will be complete by the end of October and certainly in time for the much anticipated Regatta Ball on 10 November – ticket sales for which I am happy to report are going extremely well. It will be a fabulous event and a truly appropriate one with which to celebrate the end of the development project so get your application for tickets in soon. We are also delighted to see that so many absent members based abroad are coming ‘home’ to see the Club in all its glory after several years of development. Whilst you wait for the news of the opening of the last part of the project, we have plenty of other events to keep you occupied. Early on this month, on 6 September, we bring you for the first time, the E. Guigal Wine Dinner featuring wines from a third generation family winery in

我希望大家都渡過了一個精彩的暑假，養精蓄銳迎接2018-19年賽季。帆船及賽艇方面已落實了一系列的比賽及活動，當然還期待著即將完成的吉列島擴建工程。今個夏天，我們在最後階段的吉列島擴建工程中取得一大進展；工程經已進入尾聲，新活動室／多功能室的裝潢亦即將完成，很快便可以邀請大家親臨現場參觀。擴建 Bistro、新接代處及會藉事務辨公室的工程亦進行得如火如荼，我們希望能在未來數週內搬家。總括而言，所有項目均會於10月底前完成，必定無阻於11月10日舉行萬眾期待的 Regatta Ball — 很高興向大家匯報門票銷情十分踴躍，這將會是一個精彩的活動，亦是一個為慶祝擴建工程順利完成的活動，因此，請立行動即申請門票！我們亦很高興看到不少離港會員回到這大家庭參觀，一睹本會多年擴建後的輝煌成就。您欲靜候更多關於最後階段擴建工程的消息時，我們還有很多活動讓您忙著。本月初，即9月6日，我們首次為您帶來來自法國的 E. Guigal 葡萄酒晚宴，此酒莊現由家族第三代傳人營運。9月14日，再有首次於本會登場同亦來自法國的 Château Pontet-Canet 垂直品酒晚宴，大家可一嗜此酒莊不同年份的佳釀；而9月18日我們將會舉行西班牙 Torres 葡萄酒

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France. On 14 September another first from France with the Château Pontet-Canet Vertical Tasting Dinner, and on 18 September we move to Spain with the Torres Wine Dinner. Information on these three wine dinners can be found later in this issue together with information on our fourth big wine event of the month (because from all your feedback, one can simply not have enough wine) – the incredibly popular International Wine Fair with BBQ Dinner Buffet at the poolside featuring wines from at least seven countries. This is a super casual event where you can mix and mingle with wine experts and sample (or purchase!) wines from across the world. Whilst I appreciate summer has just finished, I am sure you will agree that time seems to always go so quickly over the summer and before we know it we will be straight into the ever busy Autumn season! Already we are sharing news with you about the National Day Fireworks on 1 October (currently planning on dinner in the usual venues but will move members into the new Bistro and function rooms if they are open in time), and we are having an Oktoberfest Party either at Poolside, or hopefully if the buildings approvals arrive in time, to christen the new west-facing Rooftop above where the old bowling alley was! Prost! As covered previously by the Commodore, we would like to remind all members of the importance of making a submission to the Home Affairs Bureau and to the Land Taskforce regarding the current public engagement exercises on the future of Private Recreational Leases. The Club will be making an official and very detailed submission but it is also absolutely crucial that as many members as possible make their own submissions to government stressing all that the Club has achieved for the development of our core sports and for the benefit of the community and Hong Kong. The deadline for submissions is 19 September and we will be organising a further Town Hall meeting for members so please do come along and get involved. The date is Monday 10 September at 1900hrs in the new function rooms.

晚宴。本刊除了詳細列明有關以上三個葡萄酒晚宴的資料外，亦會介紹第四個大型葡萄酒活動（從各人反饙中看到唯一的意見就是沒有足夠的葡萄酒）— 廣受歡迎的國際葡萄酒會暨池畔燒烤夜，當中包括至少7個國家的葡萄酒。這是一個輕鬆休閒的活動，期間你更可與來自世界各地的葡萄酒專家交流心得（或購買各地葡萄酒）。正當我為夏天完結而感到高興時，相信您們同樣覺得暑假的時光過得特別快，然而我們即將便要進入繁忙的秋季！較早前我們已公佈了有關 10月1日舉行的國慶煙花夜之安排（目前仍計劃於舊址舉行，若新落成的 Bistro 及多功能用途室能趕及開放，活動將會移施到新場地進行），此外，德國啤酒節（Oktoberfest）現時亦暫定於池畔舉行，若我們能及時取得屋宇署的批准，活動將會在西面頂樓位置（即舊保齡球場頂樓）上舉行。乾杯！正如會長早前所述，我們想提醒各會員向民政事務處及土地供應專責小組就有關私人遊樂場地契約提交意見的重要性。本會將會提交一份非常詳盡的報告，同時，爭取更多會員向政府提交個人意見書、發表本會在推動核心運動發展、造福社會及為香港帶來有目共睹的成就亦是非常重要的一環。諮詢截止日期為9月19日，公聽會將於9月10日（星期一）晚上七時在 Regatta Room 舉行，屆時敬請出席及參與。

2018 年授勳名單

On 1 July 2018, 282 people were recognised by the Chief Executive in this year’s Honours List – five of whom are Club members:

2018年7月1日，行政長官林鄭月娥向282人頒授勳銜，其中五人為本會會員：

Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM)

大紫荊勳章

The Honourable Mr Justice TANG Ching, Robert, SBS, JP Mr Justice TANG joined the Judiciary in 2004. Currently a Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal, he has served in the Judiciary for over 14years. Mr Justice TANG has chaired important committees within the Judiciary dealing with, for example, the terms and conditions of service of judges, the extension of the retirement age of judges and legal education. As his judgments show, Mr Justice TANG’s contributions to the jurisprudence of Hong Kong has been significant. He is awarded GBM in recognition of his distinguished service in the Judiciary, particularly his significant contributions as a Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal.

鄧楨法官，SBS, JP 鄧楨法官在 2004 年加入司法機構，現為終審法院常任法官，服務司法機構逾十四年，期間曾擔任司法機構內多個重要委員會的主席，處理法官的服務條款及條件、提高法官退休年齡，以及法律教育等事宜。鄧楨法官撰寫的判詞充分反映他對香港法學的重大貢獻。鄧楨法官一直盡心竭力為司法機構服務，表現超卓，尤其在出任終審法院常任法官期間貢獻殊深，現頒授大紫荊勳章。

The Honourable Mr Justice Michael Victor LUNN Mr Justice LUNN joined the Judiciary in 2003. He was appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of the High Court in 2011, and was appointed Vice President of the Court of Appeal of the High Court in 2014. During his judicial career, Mr Justice LUNN has handled many high profile and difficult criminal cases. His numerous judgments testify to the significant contribution he has made to the law in Hong Kong. He has been in charge of the important task of updating specimen directions given to the jury in criminal cases. By itself, this is a massive contribution to the criminal law in Hong Kong. Mr Justice LUNN is awarded GBS in recognition of his dedicated and distinguished service in the Judiciary for 15 years.

倫明高法官倫明高法官在 2 0 0 3 年加入司法機構，在 2 0 11年獲委任為高等法院上訴法庭法官，並在2014年獲委任為高等法院上訴法庭副庭長。在其司法工作生涯中，倫明高法官曾審理大量備受關注且極為複雜的刑事案件，他的眾多判詞印證了他對香港法律建樹宏大。他亦肩負重任，領導刑事案件《陪審團指引》的更新工作，這本身已是對香港刑事法律的重大貢獻。倫明高法官服務司法機構十五年，盡心竭力為司法機構服務，表現卓越，現頒授金紫荊星章。

Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS)

銅紫荊星章

Dr CHAI Ngai-chiu, Sunny Dr CHAI is awarded BBS for his outstanding contributions in promoting innovation and technology development in Hong Kong. He has actively participated in the work of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and the Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies.

查毅超博士查博士致力推動香港創新及科技發展，積極投入香港科技園公司和香港物流及供應鏈管理應用技術研發中心的工作，貢獻良多，現頒授銅紫荊星章。

Meritorious Service Medals for the Disciplined Service and the ICAC Mr YEUNG Sai-shun, Paul

紀律部隊及廉政公署榮譽獎章

Mr YEUNG is awarded the Hong Kong Fire Services Medal for Meritorious Service for his exemplary and devoted service in the Fire Services Department. He is now a Senior Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer and has served in the Department for over 32 years.

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Honours List 2018

楊世遜先生楊先生現職高級助理救護總長，服務消防處逾三十二年，表現出色，克盡厥職，堪稱典範，現頒授香港消防事務榮譽獎章。

Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service

行政長官社區服務獎狀

Dr LOUIE Hung-tak, Lobo

雷雄德博士

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Around Shelter Island Community Sailing Event with the Sea Scouts W O RD S: C A RL KRO KSTÄ D E | PH OTO S: C A RL KRO KSTÄ D E A ND LIN G M A CHI

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one scout per winch was the motto of the day aboard some of the yachts. Fabulous. The start line was between the southernmost tip of Sharp Island and my small scow that also was the de facto committee boat. The race went perfectly well and everyone managed to round Shelter Island on starboard, in all fairness both Joe and I, did teach them what side of the boat is starboard side, so they came well prepared. Local media was aboard my boat and it was most interesting to have a photographer taking photos without any previous boating experience. Despite the excitement, she did well, creating both great photos as well as a very good movie.

Sea Scouts ready to set sail

17 April was the day for our first Community Sailing with the Sea Scouts. As tradition prescribes, when the Shelter Cove Sub-Committee organises Community Sailing events, we usually race around the picturesque Shelter Island, and so we did this time as well. We kicked off the day with Gordon Liu introducing the fabulous world of sailing in our home waters. Joe Leung gave his talk with great enthusiasm explain the theories of sail aerodynamics and the magic of sailing up wind. I gave an introduction to navigation linking the scout’s topographical knowledge with how to read the nature in Port

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Shelter and rounded off with how to decode a nautical chart. Practice makes perfect, and this time our dear guests had a lunch that did not increase their chances of getting sea sick. All guest where pleased by the culinary skills at the gem of port shelter. The day was perfect with winds steady at force 4, pleasant temperature and sunshine so bright that my fellow countrymen in Kingdom of Sweden never experienced that back home. Skippers and crew gave a practical introduction to sailing, such as how to grind a winch. Very useful with having eager sea scouts on board,

The Sea Scouts was at the morning lecture given a few tasks during the race, items to find in the nature and at sea. I was impressed with the youngster’s attention to their tasks given and their feedback during the debriefing, sailors in the making for sure. The waiting for transportation was perfectly rounded up with Koko having the remaining Sea Scouts playing a team work and communication focused scout game. I wish to thank the skippers, owners and crew of the participating sailing yachts, Colibri – Patrick Sherriff, Crystal – Allan Leung, Dolphin Six – Francis Ma, Kingsman – Gordon Liu, Zam-zammah – S K Lam and Talkinghead – Joe Leung. And not to forget the fabulous staff of Shelter Cove, Lena Chi as main organiser and Brigitte Cummins and son. Below L to R: Zam-zammah heading out; Joe teaching how to steer

Community Sailing Event in Port Shelter W O RD S A ND PH OTO S: C A RL KRO KSTÄ D E

The day started interesting, with five Magic25s in the water, keen and enthusiastic youngsters at place to experience sailing, but only two available skippers arrived. To buy some time, we extended the teaching part of the agenda. Lo Wing Hong gave an enthusiastic talk on the Magics of Sailing and in particular on a Magic25, he did a great work and kept the youngsters engaged. It is not the easiest keeping the Smartphone generation engaged at a location with free Wi-Fi, but Lo Wing Ho did it. I gave an instruction to navigation with some items for them to look out for, when sailing in the beautiful Port Shelter, my wife Katie did the translation. No, she didn’t translate from Nautical to Landlubbers language, it was to Cantonese. Last time we took Youth Outreach sailing, we did so on a rainy and cold day, cold in Hong Kong standard that is. With youngsters arriving in their best party dresses, even one in synthetic colourful fur. This day was fabulous, force 4-5, sunshine and all the youngsters in sporty clothes. With the RHKYC UN coloured caps they all looked the part by the sportsboats. We still had an urgent need of a couple of more skippers to sail the Magic25s. We had superb luck in catching two more experienced Magic25 skippers, with fellow Scandinavian

The Bridge

his time, Shelter Cove Sub-Committee took out 13 youngsters from Youth Outreach on Magic 25s. Youth Outreach is an organisation dedicated to helping at-risk youth grow into responsible members of our community.

Jens-Erik Olsen coming to Shelter Cove for lunch and Sam Levine just a phone call away. Bob Cummins was walking the dog and was called up as crew for Sam. Finally we could get the sailing going and at the same time Lena’s and my pulses lowered considerably. It is not really an option to cancel this kind of event. The course was from one speed restricted zone to another and back, from Hebe Haven to Pak Sha Wan and back. And sailing as safe as you could on a Sportsboat. All boats speeded of and most participants had a try out on the trapeze, one even got the Sportsboat’s baptize by falling in the water doing so, of course with the safety boat on the other end of Port Shelter. The able crew soon got the happy newly baptised aboard, even before the safety boat arrived. With the added excitement, for the youngsters, of one man over board and a broken tow line, the event was a resounding success. With the participants appreciated the change of scenery and fully enjoyed themselves in the excitement of sailing a fast Sportsboat. I wish to thank the skippers, owners and crew of the participating Magic25s; Freefire – JensErik Olsen, Fly By Wire – Sam Levine, Hotwired – Gerry Sonnemans and Sidewinder – Shentin Elson. I also like to thank the fabulous staff of Shelter Cove, Brigitte and Bob Cummins, Lo Wing Ho for teaching and Lena Chi as main organiser. And not to forget Sam’s family as we borrowed him during Father’s Day and Jens-Erik Olsen’s wife as we press-ganged her husband to skipper Freefire during their supposed to be lunch date.

Above from top: Jens-Erik chasing Sam; Sam teaching; Lo Wing Ho teaching; Below: Youngsters ready

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St. James’s Place Feature | St. James’s Place Sunset Series 12

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Sunset Series Feature | St. James’s Place Sunset Series Seeing a return to twilight sailing in its heyday at the RHKYC, this year’s St. James’s Place Sunset Series saw a regular turnout of 30 plus boats on the water each week to participate in the 12 week race series. The 2018 series also celebrated the return of a larger big boat fleet joining for Friday night racing. WORDS: NIKKI CL ARINGBOLD | PHOTOS: ISA AC L AWRENCE

ith the introduction of a new course line up due to marine works in the harbour, the series was sailed under many challenging and varying conditions over the summer; including two races being lost to a T3 and an amber rainstorm / thunderstorm with extremely poor visibility. Only 12 points separated the top three places going into the final Friday of racing, with the overall champion to be decided on the results of the last race. A shortened course and a consistent light breeze held for the duration of race 12 and saw the well raced Impala Rainbow Chaser (KK Lee and team) finally take out the St. James’s Place Sunset Series 2018 overall win. With only a narrow margin of 1 point separating 1st and 2nd place, Sean Lam and crew on the Magic 25 – Ironman was runner up, followed by Shrub – Etchells raced by Isler / Taylor / Boag / McWilliam and team for 3rd place overall. Weekly, the top four place getters along with the overall top six teams, enjoyed prizes awarded by St. James’s Place – wine and Pharma Belle – skin products, with the overall series winner also receiving the celebrated “Peroni Beer for a Year” prize.

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Feature | St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Sunset Series At the final prizegiving the race management volunteers were thanked for their generous contribution to running the event. A big shout of appreciation was given by all competitors to the Race Officers: Judy Roberts, Emmanuel Pitsilis and Dave Norton, and their support team of: John Binks, Jacqui Donaldson, Davo Evans, Jenny Kende, Bond Lo, Lindsay Lyons, Max Norris, Mac Overton and Ken Wong. The sponsors for this years event included: Title Sponsor St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place and with supporting sponsors: Simpson Marine, Pharma Belle, Peroni, Royal Dragon Vodka, Aperol Spritz and the official media partner: SailWorld.com. Thank you for the support of our sponsors and we look forward to the event growing even further in the summer of 2019!

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St James’s Place Sunset Series 2018 – Results

1st Place – Rainbow Chaser – K K Lee

2nd Place – Ironman – Sean Lam

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K K Lee Sean Lam Joachim Isler Jimmy Farquhar David Chow Nick Burns Sam / Ernest Victor Kuk / David Ho Herman Wong Mowsers Belinda Ng Henry Wong Franics Ma Howard Williams T Chan / R Wu Waicheun Chan Darren Catterall Raymond Wu Nelson Tsai Stanley Tse Spencer Suen BK Lim I Fleming / S Wood Nick / Andrew Kent Kan Oliver Merz Allan Leung Dominic Law M Burrell / G Chan Carlyon / Lucy Chris Botsford James Lidbury Backe / Boote Richard Allan Thomas Isaac Eugene / Bernard Matt Flynn Thomas Cheung Rory Hunter James Dagge Lawrence Chow D de Mare / O Cully Tim Roberts Michael Michalski Sofia Chan Christopher Slaughter Andy Leung / Fiona Cheung Alan Cheung Carey Jack

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3rd Place – Shrub – Joachim Isler

L to R: 4th Place – Meihem – Jimmy Farquhar; 5th Place – Puff’n Stuff – David Chow; 6th Place – Gunga Din – Nick Burns

Feature | St. James’s Place Sunset Series

Overall Winners

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Advertorial | The Sun Odyssey 440 The first Sun Odyssey 440 in Asia recently arrived in Hong Kong and I was lucky enough to get a little test drive on her a few weeks ago. “Jolie Môme” is hull 10 of over 95 already made since this very successful model was launched at Cannes in September of last year.

The Sun Odyssey 440 W O RD S: DA RREN C AT T ER A L L

he first Sun Odyssey 440 in Asia recently arrived in Hong Kong and I was lucky enough to get a little test drive on her a few weeks ago. “Jolie Môme” is hull 10 of over 95 already made since this very successful model was launched at Cannes in September of last year. This beautifully designed and very well thought out addition to Jeanneau’s range is the 8th generation of the continuingly successful Sun Odyssey line. She was created by Philippe Briand who has designed more than 60 boats for Jeanneau in his time as a boat builder.

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The great interior had more space available than a traditional 44ft due to a much longer chine which made the forward section wider. It was very bright and open and even had a full sized chart table which is not normal on a yacht this size. This version had two double cabins, two heads and a sail locker cabin but other versions could have 3 double cabins instead. The long chine also ensured that she sat very nicely without a large heel on the few occasions she was powered up. The twin rudders and wheel set up also felt very responsive and light and made helming her a pleasure. We had a walk around the open deck during the test drive. The smart and sleek exterior had inclined and continuously flush sidedecks, a first on a yacht this size. This feature, together with the split shrouds (the D1 placed inboard

and the discontiguous D2/D3/TM outside the hull), made access from helm station to bow very easy. These side decks also eliminated the need to clamber over the coamings which was a blessing for the less agile amongst us. When we finally arrived docking at Middle Island was made very easy by the smart drop down bow thruster. We then had time to check some of the party features on her. The cockpit area converted into a party space very quickly and easily. The high coamings could be dropped down to make a large sun lounging and relaxing space and the dropdown swim platform made for the perfect spot to sit and partake in a sundowner or two at the end of a great day sailing. If you are in the market for an elegant and modern French family cruiser from a well established design house make sure you check out the Sun Odyssey 440 or 490 if you get the chance.

She benefitted from having the performance rig option fitted giving nearly 10% more sail area for lighter Hong Kong winds which was lucky because there wasn’t a lot of wind on the day. However, a slow cruise on a beautiful sunny day, from Kellet, through the harbour, dodging the fast ferries, past Aberdeen, and around to Middle Island is always fun. Obviously we had to test out the fridge as part of the test drive – there were two on this model – to make sure it kept the beers perfectly cold, it did. And ending up at Middle Island with a BBQ to look forward to is never a bad thing. She and her big sister the 490 have already won a number of awards in Europe and around the world. European Yacht of the year for 2018 “Family Cruiser” (European Yacht Magazine Association), Best Monohull Cruising Boat 40 to 50ft (Sail Magazine), Boat of the Year 2018 “Most Innovative” (Cruising World), Innovation Award for side decks and layout (Miami Boat SEPTEMBER 2018 AHOY! |

Advertorial | The Sun Odyssey 440

Show), and Best Sailboat up to 65ft (Asia Boating Awards). I suspect the list will go on.

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0154 1.2 0840 2.5 1518 0.4 2205 1.8

0218 1.2 0830 2.2 1518 0.8 2152 1.9

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The club’s 2018-2019 sailing season gets underway this month; for information on races and events check out the sailing section of the Club website at: https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/sailing.aspx If you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please let us know by emailing sailingoffice@rhkyc.org.hk and we can point you in the right direction. UP C OMING E VENTS Autumn Regatta

15 to 16 September

China Coast Regatta

12 to 14 October

Hong Kong to Hainan Race

18 October

Lipton Trophy

3 November

Turkish Airlines Around the Island Race

18 November

Sailing Calendar The 2018-2019 calendar has been published on the Club’s website at: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/sailingcalendar.aspx and includes the season’s one-design racing and major events, together with other events in the region in which members may be interested in attending. A hard copy of the calendar is also available for members to collect from the Sailing Centre.

Race Management and Safety Team Volunteers Whilst next season will not be as busy as last year, we still require volunteers for our major Club events such as China Coast Regatta, Around the Island Race and Hong Kong Race Week. You do not need to have any experience for some of the race management duties and we would never throw you into the deep end. Please do not hesitate to contact the sailing office if you would like further information on these events or on the volunteering roles. A full list of events that require volunteers can be found at website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/events/volunteers.aspx?reg=show

PHOTO: GUY NOWELL

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Autumn Regatta The Autumn Regatta will take place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September and the Notice of Race and online pre-entry is available on the website at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/AutumnRegatta.aspx. Guest moorings may be requested through Joanne Ho, Assistant Marine Manager, via email joanne.ho@rhkyc.org.hk These will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, subject to availability to those Big Boats who have pre-entered the Autumn Regatta.

Sea Safety & Survival Courses

The Notice of Race and entry form for this year’s China Coast Regatta is posted at https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/race-ccr. The regatta will again return to the format of all racing being held out of Middle Island from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 October with daily prizes and prizegiving at Middle Island. IRC will race all 3 days and in order to increase HKPN entries we are looking at HKPN racing only on the Saturday and Sunday. Welcome Drinks will be held on Thursday 11 October on the Main Lawn at Kellett Island. We look forward to welcoming you to the club’s pinnacle Big Boat Regatta.

Starting on Thursday 18 October, this 390nm Category 1 offshore race will again be finishing at Serenity Marina in Sanya, Hainan. If you are intending to enter please note the entry deadline of Friday 14 September and submit the required documentation as early as possible to assist with the scrutineering schedule. All information including provisional entry list is posted on the event website: https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/race-hainan

As per the Notice of Race, the club requires at least 30% of a crew including the skipper to have a valid First Aid certificate recognised by Hong Kong Sailing Federation of which Emergency Care Training is one. ECT will be running one day First Aid Courses at Kellett Island on Wednesday 12, Friday 14 and Wednesday 19 September.

Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Race The Notice of Race and online entry for the inaugural Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Race is now available. The main race fleet will start on 17 April 2019 – with IRC Racer 3 / IRC Cruiser and HKPN boats starting on 16 April – for an anticipated finish together with the main race fleet. The race will be the second longest Category 1 offshore race in Asia and will take competitors on a 650nm passage to Puerto Galera, on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines.

PHOTO: NAOMI REBECCA

The race is supported by the Puerto Galera Yacht Club, situated within one the world’s rarest and most beautiful, natural typhoon shelters, and recognised as a hub for all cruising routes in and out of the West Pacific. Puerto Galera’s surrounding beaches and coves offer all the activities and facilities that one could wish for in a tropical paradise: scuba diving, snorkelling, golf, kayaking, hiking, swimming, tennis, bars, music and restaurants.

Hong Kong to Hainan Race Timetable Entry and document submission deadline Late entries accepted Welcome Party at RHKYC Immigration (Departure) Formalities Skippers’ Briefing at RHKYC Thursday 18 October Warning Signal Saturday 20 October Location prizegiving in Sanya Wednesday 31 October Prizegiving at RHKYC – Chart Room

First Aid Courses

For further information and to sign up to one the courses please go to our website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/ShorebasedCourses.aspx

Hong Kong to Hainan Race

Friday 14 September Friday 28 September Thursday 11 October Wednesday 17 October

In order for crews to qualify for the Hong Kong to Hainan Race APY will be running two courses on 21 & 22 and 23 & 24 September, in order to register please go to the APY website: https://www.asiapacificyachting.com/courses/ rya-specialist-courses/rya-sea-safety-survival/

1800hrs 1800hrs 1900hrs to 2100hrs 1600hrs to 1900hrs 1830 to 1900hrs 1110hrs 1700hrs 1900hrs to 2100hrs

Please note that Puerto Galera is a very popular tourist destination over Easter so it is very important for skippers and crew to book accommodation as early as possible. For further details on accommodation and transport in the Philippines please contact Ailsa in the sailing office. Event website: https://www.hkpuertogalerarace.com/

RHKYC Offshore Races The Notice of Race have been issued and online registration is now open for the following offshore races:

Hong Kong to Hainan Race

Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Race

18 October 2018 https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/race-hainan

16 and 17 April 2019 https://www.hkpuertogalerarace.com/

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PHOTO: GUY NOWELL

China Coast Regatta

It is a requirement that at least 50% of a crew including the skipper shall have undertaken the safety at sea training in order to be eligible for entering the club’s Category 1 offshore races. In order to enable sailors to obtain the required qualification Asia Pacific Yachting run Sea Safety and Survival Courses on behalf of the Hong Kong Sailing Federation. Successful participants will receive a HKSF certificate that will last for five years before further safety training is necessary. This certificate will be accepted at other regattas where there is such a requirement.

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Youth Autumn/Winter Holiday Courses YOUTH AUTUMN/WINTER HOLIDAY COURSES

RHKYC Lifejackets at Middle Island

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PM, 5 days

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PM, 5 days

Beg. HKSF Level 1

AM, 5 days

HKSF Level 2

5 Full Days

Go Sailing

5 Full Days

HKSF Level 3

5 Full Days

15 to 19 October 31 December to 4 January

HKSF Level 4

5 Full Days

17 to 21 December

Advance Sailing

3 Full Days

17 to 19 October 17 to 19 December 27 to 29 December

Introduction to Laser

2 Full Days

18 to 19 October 20 to 21 December

Optimist Race Clinic

3 Full Days

Laser Race Clinic

3 Full Days

Youth 420 Clinic

3 Full Days

15 to 19 October 17 to 21 December 31 December to 4 January

27 to 29 December

Members are welcome to borrow sail training lifejackets hung on the racks at Middle Island. If you do wish to use one of these, please remember the following: • Before use please fill out the Hire Chit. Hire charge is $21 per session. • After use please rinse, buckle up and hang on the appropriate rail with just 1 arm strap. YOUTH WEEKEND COURSES Step 1

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Opti Adventurers (Saturday’s)

Opti Adventurers (Sunday’s)

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SAILING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CONTACTS General Enquiries Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 MI Sailing & Marine Manager Jonathan Rankine 2812 0172 MI Centre Manager Luke Van der Kamp 2812 7303 Senior Sailing Instructor Kelvin Lau 2812 7303 Head Racing Coach Christos Atzemian 2812 6255 Race Coach / Bosun Alex Dyet 2812 6255 http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/SailTraining.aspx sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/RHKYCsharks 20

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Silver Squad (Saturday’s)

Youth Sailing Club (Saturday’s)

9, 16, 23 September 7, 21 October 4, 11, 25 November 2, 9 December 9, 16, 23 September 7, 21 October 4, 11, 25 November 2, 9 December 8, 15, 22 September 6, 20 October 3, 10, 24 November 1, 8 December 9, 16, 23 September 7, 21 October 4, 11, 25 November 2, 9 December 8, 15, 22 September 6, 20 October 3, 10, 24 November 1, 8 December 9, 16, 23 September 7, 21 October 4, 11, 25 November 2, 9 December 8, 15, 22 September 6, 20 October 3, 10, 24 November 1, 8 December 8, 15, 22 September 6, 20 October 3, 10, 24 November 1, 8 December

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

SA IL T R A INING Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on Instruction or email sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk SOCIAL WAYFARER RACE SERIES

These practical powerboat handling courses are available now. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses (inc. assessment) Option PBL2/5 22 and 23 September Option PBL2/6 20 and 21 October Option PBL2/7 10 and 11 November RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB1 1 and 2 September Option SB2 22 and 23 September Option SB3 27 and 28 October Option SB4 8 and 9 December RYA Powerboat Level 2 Half Day Assessment Option PBA3 8 September Option PBA4 7 October Option PBA5 4 November

Held on Sunday afternoons and aimed at adults. Members and non members are welcome. See our website for more details. Sunday – PM 2 September Sunday – PM 16 September Sunday – PM 23 September Sunday – PM 21 October

ADULT BEGINNERS This 5 day practical course is taught in our Wayfarer dinghies and follows. Also open to the public. HKSF Level 1 and 2 Option 10 – 2018 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 September (Weekday) Option 5 – 2018 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 October (Weekend) Option 6 – 2018 27, 28 October, 3, 4,10 November (Weekend) Option 7 – 2018 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 December (Weekend) HKSF Level 3 Course: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 December (0900hrs to 1700hrs) HKSF Level 4 Course: TBA (0900hrs to 1700hrs)

FIRST AID CPR AND AED COURSES One day course options: 12, 14, 19 September, 9 October (0900hrs to 1700hrs) Refresher: 12, 14, 19 September, 9 October (0900hrs to 1700hrs) Refresher course is only available to those who hold a valid NSC Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certificate or one that expires in the same month.

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

TBA (1900hrs to 2215hrs) TBA (1900hrs to 2215hrs)

ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Spinnaker: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer Boat Handling: Taught in Wayfarer

5 September (Wed) 7 September (Fri) 12 September (Wed) 14 September (Fri) 15 and 16 September (Sat and Sun) 19 September (Wed) 21 September (Fri) 22 September (Sat) 23 September (Sun) 26 September (Wed) 28 September (Fri) 3 October (Wed) 5 October (Fri) 7 October (Sun) 10 October (Wed) 12 October (Fri)

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RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING

ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES/RACE TRAINING Intro to Small Keelboat Course C12: 18 and 19 September (Weekday) Course C5: 22 and 23 September (Weekend) Course C13: 24 and 25 October (Weekday) J/80 Crew Course Course C4: 13, 20, 21 October Course C5: 1, 2, 9 December Dinghy Race Training Sessions (Laser) C4: 27 and 28 October C5: 1 and 2 December NEW! J80 Regatta Experience Course C1: RHKYC Autumn Regatta 14 September (1400hrs to 1700hrs) 15 and 16 September (Full Day) C2: Lipton Trophy 2 November (1400hrs to 1700hrs) 3 November (Full Day) NEW! J80 Race Training Course C1: 29 September C2: 6 October Platu Skipper Course Course C1: Theory: 7 September (1900hrs to 2100hrs) Practical: 8, 9, 15, 16 September Course C2: Theory: 26 October (1900hrs to 2100hrs) Practical: 27, 28 October, 3, 4 November J/80 Supervised Sailing Boat Handling 12 September Boat Handling 18 October Boat Handling 15 November GMDSS/DSC Short Range Radio Operator Course Course: TBA (1000hrs to 1830hrs) Exams: TBA (1830hrs to 2100hrs) GMDSS/DSC Long Range Radio Operator Course Course: TBA (1000hrs to 1830hrs) Exams: TBA (1830hrs to 2100hrs)

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REGATTA BALL 10 NOVEMBER We are so excited with this year’s theme – Bohemian Rhapsody – promising a Regatta Ball that is bigger, bolder and more flamboyant than ever before. Prepare to be amazed, entertained and to sing out loud – a lot! The Regatta Ball is a 12-hour long extravaganza – ending with the traditional Survivors’ Photo at 0700hrs and of course this year we’ll have “We are the Champions” blaring out over the speakers as we take the photo! Those who leave the Ball earlier can expect to hear “another one bites the dust”! Full Dinner ticket holders begin the evening with a two-hour cocktail and canapé reception before entering the Clubhouse for dinner – an exquisite two-course menu (paired with wines). After dinner, members and guests can then set out to explore the Clubhouse and discover a variety of gourmet food stations in various locales together with entertainment galore throughout the night. Yes we’ll have a fun Casino back and the foot massage, but there will be plenty of new and exciting activities too! This year’s Regatta Ball is THE perfect opportunity for members to get together, celebrate and drink a toast or two to our fantastic new Kellett Island home! Dress code is black tie or costume (we are sure you will agree the theme Bohemian Rhapsody will stimulate your creativity) and we are very much looking forward to seeing what you come up with! Tickets are not only inclusive of food, beverage and entertainment, but every ticket sold will contribute towards our very own RHKYC Charity Foundation. So there is much to celebrate!

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Saturday 10 NOVEMBER Deadline for entry is noon on 21 September

** I would like Full Dinner tickets and any guests to have Full Dinner tickets **

FULL DINNER TICKETS No. of Members @$1,850 each

No. of Guests @$2,250 each

up to 8

Please indicate which other members you wish to sit with – deadline to tell us is 21 September. If you are allocated guest tickets they will automatically be seated with you.

I would like to request the following special meals (indicate number) vegetarian

vegan

gluten-free

dairy-free

shellfish-free

Any other food allergies?

** OR I would like After Eleven tickets and any guests to have After Eleven tickets **

AFTER ELEVEN TICKETS No. of Members @$1,088 each

No. of Guests @$1,388 each

up to 8

** AND I have applied for Full Dinner tickets and would like to apply for any guests to have After Eleven tickets **

AFTER ELEVEN TICKETS

No. of Guests @$1,388 each

Once complete, hand this form to Reception or fax to 2572

regattaball@rhkyc.org.hk

up to 8

5399 or scan and email to

Member Surname: Membership Number:

We will communicate with you via email – please indicate your email address here: I have read, understood and agree with the fact sheet. I also confirm that if I have any guests, they will arrive with ME their Host Member otherwise they will not be granted entry and no refund will be forthcoming. Signature:

Forms sent via email are deemed signed.

Date:

HOW MANY TICKETS CAN YOU GET? Each member account may apply for either one or two member tickets depending on their membership status; ie single membership = one member ticket and married membership = two member tickets. At the same time that you are applying for your own member tickets, you may indicate a wish for up to eight guest tickets. At the end of the first application period, all member tickets will be distributed first and if we have space left afterwards, we will share out the guest tickets. Members who purchase tickets must be attending the Regatta Ball themselves. Single members will be guaranteed at least one guest. TICKET APPLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION There are two ticket application phases. The first one is one that gives members priority over guests and this first phase ends at noon on 21 September. At that time, all members who have sent in an application by this first deadline will be allocated their member tickets. After this, we will distribute any remaining tickets to guests. On 22 September, all members will be sent an email inviting them to check their allocation online. Applications will be acknowledged by email within 48 hours (weekends and public holidays not included). If you do not receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, please contact regattaball@rhkyc.org.hk. After this first round of allocation is complete, we enter into the second phase and that is, should we have any remaining tickets, they will be sold on a first come first served basis (members or guests). CANCELLATIONS Cancellations must be received no later than midday on Tuesday 25 September. Members can expect their accounts to be debited at the same time. Cancellations must be received by email only to regattaball@rhkyc.org.hk. TICKET COLLECTION Members will receive an email in late-October to advise when tickets are ready for collection. If you cannot make it to the Club to collect your tickets you may appoint someone to collect them on your behalf but please inform us by email at regattaball@rhkyc.org.hk if you are sending someone. SEATING If you have been allocated guest tickets your guests are automatically sat with you. If you wish to sit with other members, please indicate this on the application form. Seating requests received after midday Tuesday 2 October will only be considered on a case by case basis and late seating requests may not be able to be fulfilled. If you are a single or a couple and are worried you don’t know anyone, we assure you that you will have a great time and we will seat you with others. If you have a large group, we may split tables but they will be situated next to / near each other. We may add people to your table also. The final seating plan will be shared in early November.

Rowing

Outrigger Canoe Racing Season Starts with a Haul of Medals at Lamma Sprints

OUTRIGGER CONTACT

W O RD S: C A RO LIN A D O HMEN A ND K AT E O KR A SINSKI | PH OTO S: VA RIO US PA D D L ERS

he ‘ALL ON BOARD’ blast of the 0730 Lamma ferry was a strong wake-up call for 23 outrigger canoe (OC) paddlers of RHKYC. Many had arrived at the ferry terminal only moments earlier with home-made cold brews and a last-minute 7/11 breakfast, eager for the race day ahead. The 1 July Lamma Sprints is an exciting time as it is our first official ‘big race’ in Hong Kong for 2018’s OC Paddling season, as quoted by Sarah Burke, our women’s captain. Welcomed by the host, Lamma Outrigger Canoe Club, the day began with crews of RHKYC, Victoria Recreation Club (VRC), Lamma Outrigger Canoe Club and Lantau Boat Club gathering on Power Station Beach for the low-down of what would be a fun day of OC6 and OC1 sprints and relay races under unpredictable, ever changing weather conditions. 3km OC6 Sprints The Wahines (as women are called in our sport) started the day strong. With clear blue skies, they executed an enviable ‘Le Mans start’, with two of the six paddlers holding the OC6 knee deep near the shore, while the other 4 pow ladies waited enthusiastically on the beach behind the start line for the horn, before running and leaping into the canoe to combine the whole crew and start paddling

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around a 3 km loop through Hung Shing Ye Bay. Dodging a barge, tugboat, and massive trawling fishermen’s net, the Wahine crew took 1st place to start the day. Next, the two Open crews experienced completely different race conditions. Out of nothing the wind picked up and the sky darkened for the RHKYC ‘White’ and ‘Black’ crews who battled growing swells and sudden heavy rains in the middle of the race. Focusing on a strong catch in the rougher water conditions, they finished 1st and 4th. Shortly afterward, for the Mixed crews start, as if nothing had happened, the blue skies

outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk

magically re-appeared but the nice swells remained and RHKYC managed a good 2nd after VRC. 6km OC6 Relay The next challenge: 12 paddlers per team, one OC6, two 3km loops with a quick and full crew water change between each loop. The first lap was tight, with RHKYC ‘Blue’ pulling into the lead, VRC on their tail and RHKYC ‘Yellow’ in third. But the race was not over yet. It was a fierce and relentless second 3km with the RHKYC ‘Yellow’ battling VRC neck and neck with VRC to achieve a 1st and 2nd RHKYC place finish.

Above: The 6KM OC Relay RHKYC crews: Below: The Haul of Medals

Lamma Sprints 1 July 2018 – Rowing and Paddle Sports Outrigger Canoe Results PLACE

1km OC1 Relay With the big boat distance races behind us, it was time for some small boat fun. It was mid-morning by now, and a few of our newer paddlers learned just how tippy an OC1 can be in even in the calmest shore break. Multiple hulis (capsizes) punctuated the race start as individuals headed from shore, around a moving turn buoy (a Lamma paddler floating on his OC1) and back into shore. There was endless drama with paddles snapping and boats dismantling adding to the fun and extent of a truly unforgettable race day. 500m OC6 Sprints The day concluded back in the big boats’ knock out 500 meters sprint races. Two teams lined up facing opposite directions, raced out to their buoy, turned and raced back to their opponents before finishing back at the start line. The intensity, the roar of the crowd, the dangerously close speedboat complicating it all! It sure was a fun and exciting way to end the day with an overall wins for RHKYC ‘Jade’ women and close 2nd for our ‘Ruby’ men. Post-Race Party! After an action-packed day of races, the organizers hosted an incredible BBQ to jointly re-fuel the athletes and celebrate the victories of all squads. Proudly RHKYC took multiple 1st and 2nd prizes within the different sprint and relay races. Since a strong and mighty team of 6 paddlers were bravely crossing the channel to deliver our canoe back to Middle Island and others were off on the ferry, just a few members were left to collect the medals and liquid prizes. The winnings were far too numerous to carry, so the small remaining ‘circle of trust crew’ were forced to consume the liquid winnings on behalf of their absent racing crew members and trusted to safely deliver the medals to all participants later. The Lamma Sprints is the start of an eventful season of OC paddling, with multiple upcoming races such as the monthly VRC Race series, Deep Water Bay Rockie Rumble, Round Lamma Race and our very own Around the Island Race on 4 November.

RACE

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Toda Regatta 2018 Crews had been training hard in the lead up to the event and it was great to see the commitment to training pay dividends in the races. Crews and results are as follows: Matteo, Jonathan, Gus and Nick competed in Open coxed quads. The boys raced incredibly well and rowed beyond themselves to win the B final, a great achievement in an open event against some very tidy opposition. Hadley and Charlotte rowed in open women’s doubles. They faced challenges with weed growth in the lake during their first race, but rowed a clean and fast race in the D final to finish a very close second. Alex and Jonathan rowed great races but again encountered issues with pond weed. They rowed to 5th in the G final of open doubles. Jeremy and Nick (then Alex due to a schedule clash) rowed to a very close an exciting 3rd place in Final E. Matteo and Gus raced well to a 5th in Final D. We are now planning our next racing trip, to Kyoto in Japan, held over a weekend in September.

rom 4 to 6 May, eight of our Youth Development Prgramme rowers competed at the Toda Regatta near Tokyo, Japan. A small group of our older athletes attended the regatta, due to there being no junior racing offered. Therefore, the challenge was set to race against adult and university crews, no mean feat in Japan, a country with a strong and proud rowing culture. The race, held on the lake that was the venue for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, is held over three days, beginning on the Friday. Racing is held over a 1000m course that, although crystal clear and perfectly unpolluted, was suffering from a thick mat of weed that affected all crews in the races.

As part of the coaching team of the group, it was fantastic seeing our squad, who mainly race in the small bubble of Hong Kong, being able to compete against, and beat, crews from other parts of the world. This was a steep learning curve, but one that very obviously inspired and motivated our young rowers. The discipline and maturity all crews showed during racing was impressive, as was the strong team atmosphere that developed between all RHKYC members at the regatta, both adult and youth rowers. I look forward to seeing the YDP racing overseas in future and to many more RHKYC trips abroad.

CONTACTS Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk SEPTEMBER 2018 AHOY! |

New Marine Department Regulations for Use of a Mooring Marine

The Marine department has introduced new regulations for the use of private moorings. The changes will affect members who have their own private mooring and members who are allocated Club moorings. These affect all newly laid moorings, from 22 June 2018, and existing moorings that are subject to a change of vessel size. This will include all our moorings in Causeway Bay when they are re-laid later this year. Our other moorings will also be affected as well. 1 The main change in the regulations is that permission will only be given for newly laid moorings (new moorings) and existing moorings that are subject to a change of vessel size (altered moorings) in that the permission to use the private mooring will only be granted for a period of three years. After this time the mooring must be re-applied for by the user. If the mooring user has not accumulated any penalty points (see next paragraph) this permission will be granted for another three years. 2 Another change is that a system of penalty points will be introduced for new moorings or altered moorings. Points will be given for the following infringements of the mooring use, classed as minor irregularity, major irregularity and unsettled payment of the mooring account.

Minor irregularities include the following: the private mooring is not properly maintained, e.g. deformation, swelled, holed; the private mooring has its mooring number obliterated/ defaced; and the private mooring has other attachment other than those specified in the Conditions. Major Irregularities: the private mooring is out of the approved position; the private mooring is submerged; the private mooring is missing; the private mooring is secured more than the number of vessel allowed to be moored; and the private mooring is moored with a vessel exceeding the specified maximum dimensions.

For minor irregularities the following notices will be issued: • Improvement notice. 1 point incurred. • Important notice. 3 points incurred. • Final notice. 5 points incurred. For major irregularities the following notices will be issued: • Important notice. 3 points incurred. • Final notice. 5 points incurred.

If the situation is not rectified then a De-registration Notice will be issued. This incurs 10 points. This gives a total of 19 points for minor irregularities and 18 points for major irregularities. If a mooring holder has 16 points or above the permission to have the mooring will be cancelled.

3 The will also be points deducted for non payment of the mooring invoice after the 14 days payment period. • Issue a reminder notice. 1 point incurred. • Issue important notice. 3 points incurred. • Issue final notice. 5 points incurred. • Finally if the invoice is still not paid there will be a De-registration Notice issued.

For individual mooring holders the payment invoice is sent every three months. For Clubs the invoice is send every month.

4 An inspection of the mooring will be undertaken when an application to renew the permission for a further three years is applied for. Should there be irregularities with the mooring the irregularity point score will be added to any points already accumulated. Should this come to a total of 16 or above then permission will not be given for the application. 5 It should be noted that points from non payment and points from irregularities will be cumulative. 6 Existing moorings will not be subject to the points system but however will be subject to penalties as follows;

Meanwhile, for any permission which is not subject to the Points System, to enhance the transparency of MD’s enforcement action against irregularities or breaches of conditions, MD will, with effect from 22 June 2018, follow the enforcement protocol (with no point accrual) as follows:

(a) if any minor irregularity is found, MD will issue an Improvement Notice. If the irregularity is not rectified, MD will then issue an Important Notice, then a Final Notice, and eventually a De-registration Notice (at which point the permission will be cancelled);

(b) if any major irregularity is found, MD will issue an Important Notice, and then a Final Notice, and eventually a De-registration Notice (at which point the permission will be cancelled); and

(c) if the PM owner has failed to pay the PM fees, MD will first issue a Reminder Notice for Overdue Payment, then an Important Notice for Overdue Payment, then a Final Notice for Overdue Payment and eventually a De-registration Notice (at which point the permission will be cancelled).

The new mooring regulations will affect the Club and members in several ways. All the mooring contract with members will have to be renewed to incorporate the new time limit on the mooring being allowed to be laid. Whilst the compliance of most of the new regulations will be the responsibility of the Club members will be required to refrain for allowing another vessel to use their mooring without the clearance of the club’s marine office. Members will also not be allowed to have more than one vessel on the mooring.

MOORINGS AT HEI LING CHAU MAY NOW BE APPLIED FOR. The Marine Department has opened the second round of applications for vessel owners to apply to lay a private mooring at Hei Ling Chau. This round of applications will close on the 30 September 2018. For the application form and guidance notes vessel owners should log on to https://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/forms/privatemooring_hlc.html. As reported previously the Mardep will not allow the Club to apply for these moorings.

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Ship Shop

MUSTO Nautic Speed Shoes

Marine

Breathable footwear is essential to staying fresh on deck. At just 300g, the super-lightweight Nautic Speed features an open mesh construction. This supplies superior airflow decreasing drying times to encourage daylong comfort. A GripDeck outsole provides incredible 360-degree traction while a highly protective fit is offered through an EVA comfort footbed, for outstanding shock-absorption.

$1,090

ZHIK Ash Aroshell Smock Optimised for breathability and maneuverability, the new Aroshell® range is 20% lighter whilst maintaining the same class leading levels of waterproof durability and protection. The Aroshell® range’s waterproof, water repellent and breathable 3-layer fabric is extremely lightweight full wet weather protection. The range is fully seam taped and has been optimised with reduced seams to reduce bulk and increase durability. The new Smock features Zhik®’s Biomotion reflective detailing highlights key points of the human anatomy for additional visibility. Adjustable neck and wrist seals featuring our ReziSeal® composite fabric to provide an improved watertight seal, improved comfort, ease of adjustability and wide aperture openings for enhanced ventilation. The Smock also features a Zhik Adaptive™ attachment point to allow Zhik® hoods and other collar accessories to be attached.

$2,200

6 FT Dock Buddy Dock Line Dock Buddy is an easy to use dock line that stretches between a boat cleat and a dock cleat, without knots. A simple slide adjustment tightens the loop around a cleat and allows for quick and secure docking. Dock Buddy stretches for more stability from wake while fueling or cooking at dock. Construction features a bungee cord covered by bunched hollow braid polypropylene ski rope. Soft foam sleeves are easy to grip. Sliding PVC tubes at ends enable eye adjustment. If dropped in the water, they float. 1,100lb. breaking strength. Dock Buddy has colors to match popular boat trims and accessories.

$200

Call David in the Ship Shop on

2239 0336

or email shipshop@rhkyc.org.hk

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AQUA SIGNAL Mast Mount LED Foredeck/Navigation Light

VELOCITEK Prism Ultralight Racing Compass

Marine

LED Masthead/Foredeck Light for vessels up to 65’. For 12 or 24V applications. USCG Certified. Masthead light 3 nm visibility. Foredeck light contains 3 LEDs totaling 5W with lens for optimal deck lighting. Made from polycarbonate that is seawater resistant and rated IP67. For mast mounting. Same footprint as Aqua Signal series 40 Masthead Foredeck incandescent

$4,630

The Prism is a stripped down racing compass. Class legal anywhere an electronic compass is legal, the Prism provides superior accuracy, and a massive display all in an ultralight, compact package.

$3,290

MEGUIARS Flagship Premium Metal Polish 160g MEGUIARS Flagship Premium Metal Polish is loaded with premium polishing agents to quickly and effectively remove years of neglect and restore a mirror bright shine. As an added bonus, this advanced formula also deploys special anti-corrosive polymers that stay behind after application to protect metal from future environmental degradation.

$120

HAWKEYE DEPTHTRAX™ Portable Depth Finder DepthTrax™ DT1H Handheld Depth Finder will give you instant depth readings from 2½ to 300 feet. The trouble with most depth sounders is that they can only see what’s in a fairly narrow cone directly under your boat. However, the ultralight handheld DepthTrax™ DT1H lets you aim its beam wherever you want to see, like an underwater flashlight. One slide of the magnetic switch gives real time depth readings, while a second slide will indicate the current water or air temperature. Algorithmic programming virtually eliminates false readings while Shoot Thru Technology allows readings through ice and solid fiberglass or aluminum boat, kayak, or canoe hulls. The impact resistant housing includes a wrist strap and the unit floats if dropped overboard. Since it is submersible to 150’ you can use it as a range finder while snorkeling and diving.

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BOAT CHARTER

Marine

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

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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 PR Department on 2239 0307 or 2239 0312

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STEM Series – Science x Engineering Ninja

About Mochy: Founded in 2013, the creations of the Mochy Group’s brands – Mochy and Mochy Kid – represent the passion to express individual creativity, engage and inspire people everywhere. We’re excited to learn about you, and make something profound together.

DATE VENUE AGE TIME FEE (4 WEEKS) PROGRAMME CONTENT

Thursday 27 Septmeber, 4, 11 & 18 October (4 weeks) Meeting Room One, Annex Building 4 to 6 7 to 14 1615hrs to 1700hrs 1700hrs to 1800hrs $1,440/member $1,580/guest $1,520/member $1,670/guest Fruit Battery Circuit Picasso Doodling Robot Optical Kaleidoscope Scientific pH Discovery Lab Physic x Engineering Catapult Junior Ecologist Water Filtration Column Ecologist Water Filtration Column

MIN. PER COURSE REQUIRED

5 children*

*Registration by Wed 12 September is necessary

Please check our website for more details.

Arabian Night at Middle Island Saturday 22 Sept | 1800hrs to 2200hrs

WAYFOONG Boat Charter with RHKYC Catering Looking for a venue to host your next dinner party, in Great Gatsby style? Look no further than Wayfoong. Built in Whampoa Docks, Aberdeen, in 1930, this original steam launch belonged to the HSBC for more than half a century and in the eighties and nineties entertained many a member of Hong Kong’s banking community. Sold privately in 2007, it has since been restored to its former splendour and is now the perfect venue for a harbour cuise or candle-lit dinner on Deep Water Bay. Boarding from Jardine steps. Catering and drinks from the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. For more information, call Taipan Charters on 5682 2896 or write to anthony@taipancharters.com Missing our Arabian Night with belly dancing, Arabian music, shisha corner, exotic food and drinks? Come and join us at Middle Island! There will be a buffet featuring Arabian cuisine and exotic cocktails available at the bar. Booking is essential. Please check the website for full details.

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Events | Promotions

About the Programme: Calling all aspiring scientists and engineers! Inspired by Elon Musk and Einstein, this programme is brimming with building projects and experiments. The emphasis is on aspiration, encouragement and the confidence boost in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills. Course content is tailored to the age group.

Wedding Unveiled 2018

The first Wedding Fair at New Function Rooms, Kellett Island Regatta Room | 22 to 23 September | 1200hrs to 1800hrs

Events | Promotions

Come and join us for an afternoon of luxurious elegance at the Regatta Room, one of the best venues in Hong Kong for a cocktail reception or wedding dinner reception with stunning harbour views. Meet with and get special promotion offers from our featured wedding partners who provide wedding gowns, wedding make up, professional photography, diamond selection advice, wedding venue decoration, Chinese wedding services and our own professional banquet team will also tell you about our personalised wedding planning services.

Special Offer: v For a booking received during the fair, members will enjoy a 10% discount on their deposit (non-refundable) v Members can enjoy a 5% or 10% discount on minimum food and beverage consumption on specified dates v A free night at a 5-star hotel

New Meeting/Function Rooms The newly built members meeting/function facilities will be one of the best Club facilities available anywhere in Hong Kong. Overlooking the Western Harbour with IFC on one side and ICC on the other, the view will be outstanding, and it truly will be a great venue for members to use for their social and business functions. Creating these function rooms was one of the focus points of the development as it created greater separation between the smaller scale, more social member usage of the Club by a member and their guests of the restaurants and bars, and the larger-scale family and function events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whilst at the same time ensuring that the Compass Room and the Chart Room will always be available as the membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dining room and lounge respectively. For enquiries and reservation, please phone 2239 0385 / 2239 0339 / 2239 0327 or email banquet@rhkyc.org.hk. Above: The meeting /function rooms can take total capacity of 16 tables of 12; Below: Meeting /function Rooms configured as one large room

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Event Highlight – September E. Guigal Wine Dinner Compass Room

Château Pontet-Canet Vertical Tasting Dinner Gun Room – Priority booking for Kellett Wine Society

International Wine Fair with BBQ Dinner Buffet Main Deck and Main Lawn

Torres Wine Dinner Compass Room

Progressive Wine Dinner Starting at the Ladies’ Recreation Club, moving on to The American Club and ending right here at Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club – Priority booking for Kellett Wine Society members (TBC if needed to be included) 22 to 23 Wedding Unveiled 2018 Regatta Room

Beer and House Wine Packages for Mid-Autumn Festival Middle Island and Shelter Cove

International Wine Fair with BBQ Dinner Buffet Main Deck and Main Lawn | Friday 14 September their wines special. This is a fun and casual evening that is all about wine tasting, mingling and chatting. The informal tasting will take place from 1830hrs to 2000hrs at the Main Lawn followed by a sumptuous BBQ dinner buffet from 2000hrs. Complimentary Bottle For every two diners, one bottle of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir will be provided (to either to take home or enjoy on the night). Domaine du Chateau d’Eau Chardonnay IGP Pays d’Oc 2017, Languedoc, France Domaine du Chateau d’Eau Pinot Noir IGP Pays d’Oc 2017, Languedoc, France No doubt wine enthusiasts are going to be excited to hear that the ever popular International Wine Fair is returning and this time will be held at the Main Deck and Main Lawn. A group of winemakers, export managers or brand ambassadors from different wineries across the globe including France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Argentina, will each set up a booth to promote their winery and talk you through what makes

At only $558 per person (maximum 20 persons per account), this is a ‘wine event extraordinaire’. There will be a lucky draw with great prizes. Seats are limited for this extremely popular international wine fair. For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

Wine of the Month Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand The aromas and flavours are packed with citrus, black currant and a blend of tropical fruit. The palate is crisp, bold, well balanced and refreshing. [Suggested food pairing: shellfish, vegetarian dishes, goat’s cheese, Asian inspired dishes, pan-fried seabass with sauvignon blancsimmered leeks and shiitake mushrooms] Albert Bichot Coteaux Bourguignons 2015/16 – Coteaux Bourguignons, France Attractive purple dress with parma reflects. Fruity spiced with touches of cherry, currant and liquorice stick enhanced of rose petals. The full and greedy palate supported by attractive slightly roasted tannins. [Suggested food pairing: hors d’oeuvres, summer picnics, grilled or barbecued meats, poultry, moderately ripe cheeses] $328 per bottle. Available in all F&B outlets.

Monthly Wine Fairs From September 2018, the $50 ‘entry fee’ will be returning to you in form of a $100 wine vouchers available at all F&B outlets on every Wednesday nights. Kellett Island, Wednesday 5 September, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 7 September, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk SEPTEMBER 2018 AHOY! |

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E. Guigal Wine Dinner

PRE-DINNER TASTING Amuse Bouche E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2016

Compass Room | Thursday 6 September The Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small ancient village and cradle of the Côte-Rôtie appellation of France. It shelters a unique vineyard where the vines and the wines have been famous for 2,400 years. Arriving in 1924 at 14 years old, the founder vinified 67 harvests in Côte-Rôtie and, at the beginning of his career, took part in the development of the Vidal-Fleury establishment. Today, Philippe Guigal is the Estate’s winemaker. He represents the third generation and continues the family work in the service of the Great Wines of the Rhône Valley. Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $828 per person Speaker Mr Roderick Hull – Commercial Director Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

MENU AND WINES Red Prawn, Scallop and Asparagus Salad, Crispy Salsify, Peach Salsa E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Lemon Sole Fillets, Clams, Chive Mayonnaise E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Roast Duck, Beetroot Risotto E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Rouge 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Australian Lamb Loin, Chimichurri Sauce E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune & Blonde de Guigal 2013 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2013 ❧ ❧ ❧ Coffee Panna Cotta, Coffee Granita, Cider Caramel ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Oktoberfest Party Rooftop, Kellett Island | Saturday 13 October ‘O’zapft is’! Mark the end of the annually and internationally celebrated Oktoberfest with live German band, games with prizes, signature German dishes including Pretzels, Pork Knuckle, Jagerschnitzel (Pork Cutlet with Mushroom Sour Cream), Zwiebelkuchen (Thyme Onion Pie), Sausages Platter, etc and unlimited cold German special brew Oktoberfest beer. Overlooking Victoria Harbour, the new rooftop* area is simply the most stunning location! The fun starts at 1830hrs. Fill the night with fun and laughter! Prost! *Should occupation permit be delayed, the event will be held at the Poolside, Kellett Island $498 per adult including your own mug as gift. For reservation, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

German Food Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove 22 September to 7 October

Deep-fried Breaded Mushrooms, German Secret Sauce 炸蘑菇、德式醬汁

Shrimp Cocktail with Whisky Cocktail Sauce 凍蝦、威士忌雞尾酒汁

Grilled Assorted Sausage Platter with Mushy Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Onion Mustard Gravy, Sweet Mustard (Munich White, Frankfurter, Nürnberg)

Buffet with selected German dishes

扒雜錦腸拼盤伴英式青豆蓉、馬鈴薯蓉、洋葱芥末燒汁、甜芥末 (慕尼黑白腸、法蘭克福腸、紐倫堡腸)

Join Bistro for the Oktoberfest dates with German dishes available for daily lunch buffet and dinner buffet from Fridays to Sundays, including Roast Duck Breast with German Beer, Jagerschnitzel, Zwiebelkuchen, German Sausages, Black Forest Cake, Rum Raisin Jelly and more…

Roast Pork Knuckle, Sauerkraut, Apple and Potato Salad, Gravy

Bistro | 22 September to 7 October

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Torres Wine Dinner Compass Room | Tuesday 18 September

Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrs Dinner 2000hrs Price $848 per person Speaker Ramon V. Cordoba, Asian Brand Ambassador of the Torres Winery Reservations Call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Torres made two significant contributions to the development of oenology in Spain: firstly, the use of fermentation at controlled temperatures, and secondly, the maturing of the wine in small oak barrels during a scrupulously defined time, as has been a habitual practice in Bordeaux. Under the Torres brand name they trade wine and brandy under on a range of different labels, with their best known brandies being Torres 5 and Torres 10. Many Torres wines are produced from international rather than traditional Spanish grape varieties and are varietally labelled. The company exports wines to over 140 countries. In 1991, after the death of Miguel Torres, the winery passed into the hands of his son Miguel A. Torres, the fourth generation of the Torres family, who is the company’s current President and Managing Director.

PRE-DINNER TASTING Amuse Bouche Torres Pazo das Bruxas 2016 MENU AND WINES Marinated Octopus and Japanese Baby Squid, Cucumber Carpaccio, Citrus Jelly Torres Fransola Sauvignon Blanc 2015 ❧ ❧ ❧ Smoked Tuna on Roast Wild Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomato Purée Jean Leon 3055 Merlot - Petit Verdot 2016 ❧ ❧ ❧ Iberico Pork Cheek & Chorizo Paella Torres Gran Coronas 2014 ❧ ❧ ❧ Char-grilled Hanger Steak, Sautéed Capsicum, Natural Jus Torres Perpetual 2015 Torres Mas La Plana 2013 ❧ ❧ ❧ Cheese Platter Tetilla, Formatge de Maó Manchego, Walnuts and Prunes ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea

Middle Island and Shelter Cove Happenings Beer and Wine Packages for Mid-Autumn Festival 24 September It’s time to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with your family and friends! Take our unlimited drink packages with our BBQ platters at Middle Island and Shelter Cove, and no more preparation will be needed for a big party. Unlimited serve of selected Wine or Beer with Soft Drinks Package available at only $98. Each child will be given a lantern for the festival on the night. No reservation is needed.

Vegan and Non-dairy Ice-pops available Vegan and Non-dairy Ice-pops are now available at both Middle Island Shelter Cove. Give them a try before the hot season ends.

Wine Box Set of the Month “The Art of Blends” Try the blends and taste the winemakers’ formulas. v Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Anonyme 2005 – Southern Rhône, France v Amiral de Beychevelle 2010 (Second Label of Château Beychevelle) – Saint-Julien, France v Real Companhia Velha Carvalhas Vinhas Velhas 2015 – Douro, Portugal v Paraduxx Z Blend 2011 – Napa Valley, USA v Bodegas El Porvenir de Cafayate, Porvenir Icon 2013 – Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina v Cesari Amarone Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2013 – Veneto, Italy v packed in a Club-branded wooden box Only $3,088 per Club-branded wooden box set! For enquiries, please call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk SEPTEMBER 2018 AHOY! |

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Torres is a family winery founded in 1870 by Jaime Torres Vendrell and boasts the most extensive vineyards in the Denomination of Origin of Penedès and the largest winery in Spain. During the Spanish Civil War the winery was bombarded, leaving everything in ruins, including the enormous vat. Miguel Torres Carbó, a fourth generation member of the family, rebuilt the winery in 1940 and started the business up again. He brought an end to the sale of bulk wine and started to market it in labelled bottles. In 1966, work started on the modern wine-making and oenology with foreign grapes imported: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and later on Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

National Day Fireworks Dinner Kellett Island | Monday 1 October | Fireworks start at 2100hrs

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Kellett Wine Society The Club has a vast number of wine lovers as part of its huge membership base. Known as the venue with the most successful wine dinners in Hong Kong and substantial wine sales through its outlets and take away (yacht store), we are now launching a wine lovers’ society – Kellett Wine Society. The purpose of this wine society is to enhance knowledge, services, product range, event offerings, increase interest through word of mouth for non consumers, discounted pricing for its loyal base and ultimately more sales in the Club’s interest. Kellett Wine Society Benefits v Personalised RHKYC Taste-De-Vin v Special Kellett 5% Discount on Yacht Stores v Personalised Captain’s Glass at the Main Bar v Exclusive limited wine offerings v RHKYC branded leather wine holder v Entitled to participate in exclusive wine trips (subject to additional cost) v Preferred window seats for wine dinners (subject to availability) v Double entry for wine raffles v Special high end wine tastings invitations v Free corkage at all outlets and Clubhouses on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except public holidays and the evening prior to public holidays, not applicable for Banquet functions) v Wine Club table access during wine dinner v Complimentary digestive after wine dinners v Access to limited storage of RHKYC wine purchases (maximum 6 wines can be stored in air-conditioner room and subject to availability) v First right of refusal to 1000 Robert Parker Point Wine Dinners on 1 December (at Gun Room, max. capacity 24 people) Kellett Wine Society Membership Requirements v Open to Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club members only v Member must have attended at least one wine dinner in the previous six months or have a confirmed booking for upcoming wine dinner v Single entry fee of $2,500 (funds will be mostly allocated to a wine trip) / or $4,000 per couple. Entry fee will be waived if a member has purchased over $20,000 in wines (excluding food) over the last year Ready to join? Contact Bobo Choy on 2239 0321 or Serene Ip on 2239 0389 in the F&B Office, or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

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Join us to witness this stunning spectacle – the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China – enjoying a breathtaking fireworks display shows of pyrotechnics lighting up the Hong Kong skyline over beautiful Victoria Harbour. We shall prepare the Compass Room or a fireworks buffet dinner in *Bistro, *Main Deck and Main Lawn for the festive atmosphere. Snacks will be available as well at the Turning Circle on a chit-signing basis. All guests aged 3 and over are liable to a guest fee ($100 for Compass Room diners and $53 for *Bistro, *Main Deck/ Main Lawn diners and other non-diners), regardless of whether they are dining in the Club or not. Please also note that there is no guest parking available.

COMPASS ROOM SET DINNER MENU $568/adult and $388/child Guest ticket $100 per non-member for Compass Room diners Blue Crabmeat and Scallop Tartar, Beetroot Carpaccio, Wheatgrass and Fennel Salad, Champagne Vinegar Dressing ❧ ❧ ❧ Traditional Lobster Bisque, Brandy ❧ ❧ ❧ Pan-fried Iceland Arctic Charr Fillet, Spicy Prawn Compote or Oven-baked Rib Eye Cap, with Bone Marrow Crusted, Pink Peppercorn Sauce ❧ ❧ ❧ White Chocolate, Apricot and Cheese Cake, Sesame Cookies, Assorted Berries ❧ ❧ ❧ Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea * Bistro Buffet Dinner * Main Deck/ Main Lawn Buffet Dinner

$438/adult and $308/child $438/adult and $308/child

All members (adults and children) must show their membership cards and all guests must show their guest tickets to gain entry to the Club. Members’ children aged 5 and over should present their own membership cards or a guest fee will apply. Guest Ticket at $53 will be available at the Reception for non-members diners at *Bistro, *Main Deck and Main Lawn, and non-diners.

* Should the renovated Bistro and new Function Rooms be open, the event will be upgraded to our new venues (and more seats will be available). Booking opens on Monday 3 September at 1000hrs with cancellation deadline on 17 September at 1700hrs. For reservation, please email events@rhkyc.org.hk or call Lizzy Tung in the F&B Office on 2239 0386.

Mid-Autumn Festival – Mooncakes Available!

Our custom-made Club-branded mooncake boxes are now available with deliciously crafted traditional mooncakes. Give your best wishes by sending one to your loved one, friends, relatives, business partners and associates. And, the exclusive box is perfect for storing your favourite treasures once the festive season is over. The pack includes 2 Double Salted Egg Yolks and White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake and 2 Mini Salted Egg Yolks and White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake, plus the stunning Club-branded box at only $178*. * $178 promotional price (being 15% off from the regular price of $198) is applicable to early bird orders placed on or before 24 August or orders with 11 boxes or more. Place an order now! For orders/enquiries, please call Lizzy Tung on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk.

CLASS SECRETARIES

SPORTS CONVENORS

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

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 Club Operations Manager Jacco Klip 2239 0338 Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315 Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371 PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller 2239 0342 Member Events & Communications Manager Jody Hui 2239 0312 Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Antony Phillips 2239 0353 Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308 Boatyard Manager Matthew Morgan 2239 0311 Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395 Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063 Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314 Assistant Manager | Sailing and Promotion Naomi Walgren 2239 0391 MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172 Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363 Assistant Manager | Race Management Brenda Davies 2239 0362 Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb 2239 0322 Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Facilities & Technical Manager Logan Lam 2239 0303 Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310 Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336 Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Matthias Alessandri Ms Chen Xuemei Mr Benedict E C G Corner Mr Gregory C Frith Mr David W C Lam Mr Sham Chi Leung Mr Henrik Sternberg Ms Wong Koon Fong Mrs Marina Barnard & Mr Matthew Barnard CHANGE FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Benjamin J B Barton JUNIOR MEMBERS Miss Katie H De Vos Miss Karen C N Lau Mr Robert Partridge Mr Adrian A C Tam SHORT TERM MEMBERS Mr Inigo Sanchez Arrotegui Ms Ashley Swiggett & Mr Code Sternal CADET MEMBERS SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Nicholas K Y Chen Jonathan Y Gu Li Anhao Julian Y W Lo Curtis F Lui Hanson Ong Alexandra N Paillard Samuel Z Tang Jorge H Y Wong Tommy T M Xie Justin C T Zhou CADET MEMBERS Lauren A Agee Austin K W Chan Clare C Y Cheong Emmanuel S W Chiu Amber Day Eden Day James J Ellis Miles S Ellis Maximilian J A Griffiths Anson K H Hui

Hannah W Y Kwong Walton G K Lee Roderic H C Leung Nina B Marinelli Theo B Marinelli Moritz Mueller Christian Rautenberg Hannah Salaw Harry C Smith Kirsten J Y Ting Benjamin C H Walsh Sebastian J C Walsh FULL MEMBERS Mr Sunny S C Wu CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Joel C S Chan Palmer & Turner Limited Architect/Director Ms J Bernardina Kwoh & Mr Patrick Kwok The Hongkong Land Co Ltd Senior Legal Manager Mr & Mrs Matthew R Phillips Lowe Bingham & Matthews, Partner Mr & Mrs Adam M Sutton Arcadis Hong Kong Ltd Regional HR & Change Director ABSENT MEMBERS Capt Stephen Corrigan Mr Guillermo de las Casas Vasquez Miss Jayne Ellis Mr Cameron K L Ho Ms Jenny C Y Lim Mr Andrew H Penfold Mr Steven R Roe Mr Guy S Russell Mr Robert C Stanley Mr John P Votta Mr Samuel S J Wratten Mr & Mrs Martin Boldt-Christmas Dr & Mrs Timothy J Brake Mr & Mrs Nicholas Green Mr & Mrs Guy S S Higgins Mr & Mrs Nigel T Kay Mr & Mrs Torben Kock Mr & Mrs Robert S Pe Mr & Mrs Simon B Phipps

July | August 2018 Mr & Mrs Frederic M P Roumier Mr & Mrs Jonathan R Witts Lucy Cotillon Emma Fung Giselle Pe Amelia Phipps Evelina P R Phipps Benjamin W G Stewart RESIGNATION Mr Matthew J Canham Mr Lawrence B Catalan Mrs Sarah Cotillon Mr Anthony J H Wood Ms Chan Wan Ming & Mr Nguy Sy Ty Mr & Mrs Mark A Hope Mr & Mrs David J Leahy Miss Aisa Ogoshi & Mr Samuel Baillie Mr & Mrs Robert P G Stewart Mr & Mrs Goris O F Verburg Jamie B Barbour Jessica H Barbour Jeremy T Brake Reiny K Brown Euginia H F Chan Jay A Cooke Raphaelle Cotillon Olivia Grant Madeleine L A Griffiths Heleina Z Hetherington Montgomery R Higgins Luc C Hogan Sandy Hui Joshua K F Hung Darcy Jack Morten A Kock Benjamin T Lam Keith J X Leung Aidan Long Zachary McCarroll Harriet R Meads Alban P H Raffard Luke A Riggs Frederick A K Rodgers Katie K T Sum George H S Tuckwell Nathanja Verburg Matthew S C Yeung Oliver W Marshall

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Amendment of Bye-Laws General Committee at its meeting on 26 July 2018 approved the following amendment of Bye-Laws: To add a new Bye-Law 17.6c Only tenders which are no longer than 10 feet may be left alongside the pontoon. If the tender is equipped with an engine it must be no more than 10 horse power, and if it requires a license for use in Hong Kong it must have a current valid license. To amend Bye-Law 19.2 Mooring facilities are solely owned, managed and maintained by the Club. Moorings will be maintained by the Club either by lifting or by underwater inspection. Members shall however be responsible for the provision and maintenance of mooring components between the mooring buoy and boat (e.g. upper swivels, mooring and mouse lines).

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

Farewell Simon Pickering, Boatyard Manager, who left the Club after 7 years’ service, received a farewell gift at his farewell party on 28 June 2018.

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Our General Manager, Mark Bovaird presented farewell gifts to Lopo Lo, Amah (18½ years’ service) and Ma Hung Tak, Technical Supervisor (23½ years’ service) who retired on 30 June and 18 July 2018 respectively.

Simon Pickering, Boatyard Manager

Top: Lopo Lo, Amah; Above: Ma Hung Tak, Technical Supervisor

Long Service Awards

10-Year Awards: Top: Kid Wong, Bar Captain; Above Fan Xiaoli, Amah

Staff Service Awards Staff Service Awards were given to Circle Chair, PR Officer, Gloria Yeung, Sailing Co-ordinator and Ellen Leung, Rowing & Paddle Sports, Asst Manager – Administration.

L to R: General Manager, Mark Bovaird; Gloria Yeung, Sailing Co-ordinator; Circle Chair, PR Officer; Ellen Leung, Rowing & Paddle Sports, Asst Manager – Administration

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5-Year Awards: First row: Joey Chan, Captain; Leung Siu Lung, Senior Cook A; Tam Cheung Hing, Chinese Head Chef; Second row: Joe Fan, Chinese Cook #3; Li Chun Ting, Fibreglasser

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