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Barbara Gudgin, ex Race Manager and Member passed away peacefully in Brisbane Australia on 4 August at the age of 76. Barbara was much loved at the Club and known for her witty, dry sense of humour, her calm demeanour, her wise counsel and for being a mother figure to many of the club’s younger members. After living in New Zealand, Australia, and Papua New Guinea, Barbara came to Hong Kong with her husband Kim in 1974. Barbara was a successful swim teacher and coach at the United Services Recreation Club teaching hundreds of adults and children to swim and set up the first baby swimming lessons in Hong Kong. In the mid-1980s, despite not being a sailor (and in fact suffering from sea-sickness) Barbara became involved with running the San Fernando races under race chairman Vic Locke. Barbara and the other indomitable ladies would organize the race by phone and later fax, working with the Royal Navy and what was very limited resources on the ground. Barbara was asked in the early 90s by Steve Ellis and Vic Locke to become a full time yacht club staff member and run the first China Coast Cup in 1993 and the first Corum Cup in 1994. She then went on to organize the inaugural Vietnam Race in 1996 with Mike Sinfield. These races are still run by the Club today. Barbara wasn’t often the one at centre of the party – that was usually Kim. But the ones she organized were well known for being pretty spectacular. In fact it is not an exaggeration to say that Barbara’s Mt Gay parties, were the stuff of global legend. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband Kim (known to many members) with whom she has travelled the world for 55 years; her daughters Katherine, Jo and Molly of whom she was very proud; her son-in-law Steve and grandchildren Arielle, Erin, Tara and Jack. Barbara was always forthcoming with a laugh, a wise word, and a witty comeback. Barbara was not a push-over however she usually managed to bring order with diplomacy or failing that a steely glare that no one wanted to be on the receiving end of. Barbara would be perhaps a bit bemused at the outpouring of love and respect. She certainly wouldn’t want anyone to be sad. She would want us all to pour a large Dark Rum and Diet Coke (her actual favourite drink of choice) and simply remember that life is there to be enjoyed, with a wicked glint in your eye.

Diane May Dagge – 1956-2022

To my friends and family, those who knew Mum or just knew of Mum, it is my sad duty to tell you that unfortunately she passed away in the morning of 26 July. She was peaceful and we were there to hold her hand as she went. She was a beautiful and adventurous lady and many of you will have lovely memories of her, and her spirit will live on in those memories. James Dagge

Staff Service Awards

Fan Xiaoli, Amah Wong Kwun Fung, Life Guard Ronald Chu, Technical Supervisor

Long Service Awards

Huang Dongying, Kitchen Cleaner and Helper

15 Years’ Awards

L to R: Chau Po Hong, Senior Head Houseman, Lorence Leung, House Manager, Ben Liu, Bar Captain and Yip Chi Yung, Houseman L to R: Paul Fong, Executive Chef and Eric Chau, Service Manager – SC (F&B)

20 Years’ Awards

25 Years’ Awards

Yam Yu Kwan, Boatyard Foreman (Hoist Driver) 30 Years’ Awards

L to R: Kent Mui, Purchasing Officer, Emily Wong, Payroll Supervisor and Benny Lai, Senior Captain

40 Years’ Awards

Staff Departure

Indoor Cycling and Pop-it Game Indoor Cycling Competition – Ladies Team

Ares Cheung 1st Runner-up of Indoor Cycling and 2nd Runner-up of Pop-it Game

Chris de Kock Champion of Indoor Cycling Competition L to R: Kaylie Chan (2nd Runner-up), Vivian Ngan, (Champion) and Kwan Yuen Kan (1st Runner-up)

Indoor Cycling Competition – Men Team Pop-it Game Competition

Ho Sin Hang, 2nd Runner-up L to R: Vanessa Cheung (Champion) and Francis Kwok (1st Runner-up)

Correction

In the last issue of Ahoy! we inadvertently made an error in the caption. The correct caption is ‘Past Commodore John Woo presented Outgoing Commodore Denis Martinet with the Past Commodore’s burgee and a decanter’.