Ahoy! October 2022

St. James’s Place Sunset Series

Champion of Champions | Kellett Island Cup Sponsored by HSBC Expat

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Commodore’s Message

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Kellett Island Cup Sponsored by HSBC Expat which was held at the end of August, a write up of which you will find within this issue.

We've got the pinnacle Big Boat event, the China Coast Regatta upcoming this month from 14 to 16 October held out of Middle Island. We look forward to welcoming back the event sponsors St James’s Place, One Global Property Services, Asia Yachting and Peroni. With the ever-changing nature of events, I would like to extend a huge thank you to our committed sponsors who have stuck by our side through it all. I for one, am sure that it will be an exciting season of racing ahead.

Rowing and Paddle Sports is also entering a busy time for events and training; our dragon boat teams will be focused on the Middle Island Cup on 30 October while our outrigger canoe teams will be warming up for their Around the Island Race in November, having held the second edition of the Sai Kung Coastal Challenge on 10 September; a 45km race from Shelter Cove to Emerald Bay via Tai Long Wan.

The new Club sampan has arrived and has had her engine fitted. Noel Croucher II, the new Club Boat, has also arrived and is already on race management duty. A second new Club Boat, Uncle Li, named in honour of our past Vice Patron Li Fook Hing, should be arriving very soon!

On the sustainability side of things, you will have noticed a 'new' Ahoy! As of last month, the magazine is stapled instead of glued and is now printed on Forest Stewardship Council® rated mixed pulp paper (meaning that the paper is made of responsibly sourced wood fiber) and all printing and finishes, including the cover, use varnish oil which is water soluble and non-VOC.

Still with sustainability and specifically on the subject of renewable energy at the Club, I am happy to say that the installation of solar panels at Kellett Island is well underway, if not finished by the time you read this. In total, 92 solar panels will be installed at four general sites covering an area of roughly 204 square metres. The solar system is expected to produce over 36,800 kWh, which is equivalent to about 26 tonnes of reduction of carbon emission. Thanks to a Government Feed-in Tariff Scheme, once the solar panels are up and running, the Club will not just reducing its carbon footprint, we may also generate additional funding to support the Club’s operation as well as other sustainability initiatives.

I look forward to seeing you all out on the water.

Commodore Lucy Sutro

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General Manager’s Message

I hope everyone enjoyed the recent Sai Kung Coastal Challenge followed by the Autumn Regatta. The new racing season has well and truly begun across all of our water sports. The next big event to look forward to on the water is the China Coast Regatta so best of luck to all competitors and before you know it there will be an Around the Island Race for every section of the Club.

The long hot summer is thankfully over and hopefully by the time you read this we will be enjoying the fabulous, cooler weather that traditionally arrives after the Mid-Autumn festival.

This month we are hosting our first ever dog-friendly event at the Club. Bring your pooches to the lower Bistro Terrace on the morning of Saturday 15 October between 0800hrs and 1100hrs. Come along for this 'doggie meet up', take home a goody bag and support the SPCA too. More details inside.

We have a Sweet and Smoky Whisky Dinner in the Compass Room on Thursday 20 October, which includes a tasting followed by a five-course dinner paired with smoky selections of whisky. Later, on 27 October, we have the Vignobles K - Saint-Émilion Wine Dinner featuring a selection of wines from the Vignobles K Group, a family company which was created in 2014 by Peter Kwok, whose vision was to group together six wine properties situated in the best terroirs in three prestigious appellations of Bordeaux. Following closely after that we have the Grower Champagne Tasting event on the Rooftop on Saturday 29 October. Come and enjoy the stunning views of Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour whilst savoring a selection of eight delicious champagnes and a chance to discuss the merits of each with a Champagne expert. Please turn to the F&B pages for more information.

Halloween is of course at the end of the month. This year bring the whole clan down for a Family Halloween Party at the Poolside on Saturday 29 October which we guarantee is going to be ‘scarily’ enjoyable.

We are now into the latest phase of the Vaccine Pass which came into effect on 30 September and the Club is required to comply with the legislation. There will be new requirements from 30 November onwards. Please can all members pay attention to the latest information to enjoy uninterrupted access to the Club. We have confirmed with Government that our premises in their entirety are Scheduled Premises under Cap 599F as a 'clubhouse' (i.e. the full area within our three leased areas). Further, under the provisions of the Vaccine Pass, Club premises (in their entirety) are Specified Premises and as such are subject to active checking of the Vaccine Pass. Government staff visit the Club regularly to check that we are in compliance and actively checking. Please refer to the Covid-19 Precautionary Measures and Notices on the website. Thank you for your understanding.

With so many sporting and social events ahead, I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

General Manager Mark Bovaird

St. James’s Place Sunset

Another record has been set for the St. James’s Place Sunset Series! A grand total of 85 boats from all classes participated this year, beating last year’s record by three boats!

It’s hard to believe that this is the third year the Sunset Series has been held (and thrived) amidst the spectre of Covid-19 and the event continues to be more popular than ever as an opportunity for sailors to burn their annual leave; getting out on the water each Friday afternoon for some great racing.

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Theseries started off with a few breezy weeks in June, and while Hong Kong sweltered under its hottest month on record in July, not even a heat wave could keep our sailors from attending - albeit for one stormy August afternoon which saw Race 8 cancelled due to intense rain and poor visibility.

The Sunset Series is a platform for casual racing and for the second year, our young Shark sailors (led by Laser Coach Michele Valenti) also participated; testing their racing skills on big boats and taking advantage of the friendly and sociable environment.

The series also featured the first appearance of Club’s unique community outreach programme Sail To Change. After participating in training for one year and undertaking the learn to sail part of the programme, six young sailors were offered the opportunity to sail on their mentors’ yacht, some even being the helmsman for the first time. Afterwards these young sailors said that they had great fun and had learnt so much about yachts, racing techniques and racing rules as well as the different roles of the crew and how to substitute the missing crew. They are hoping that their second year of training will equip them well for sailing in various weather

Overconditions.the10-week series, each week saw different winners up to collect a range of sponsor supported prizes. The final podium

positions of the St. James’s Place Sunset Series 2022 saw the overall first place going to Impala Rainbow Chaser skippered by Sunny Chai and KK Lee, with last year’s champion (and only two points behind) Etchells Reprobate raced by Backe / Boote / Collins / Curthoys / Houghton. FF15 Kerfuffle skipped by Carlyon Knight-Evans took 3rd overall.

The Sunset Series has yet again proven to be one of our most popular events of the season, and we can’t go without expressing our appreciation to our title sponsor St. James’s Place Wealth Management who has been a long-term valued supporter of the event. We would also like to thank our returning partners Peroni, Pharmabelle and Swims, as well as new partners Appleton Estate and Fever-Tree, who certainly helped the event get into full swing. This fabulous summer event wouldn’t

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Champion of Champions

Impala Skipper KK Lee and crew Ayden Lam continued their successful summer of racing by securing the official bragging rights of Champion of Champions for the 2021-2022 Season, at the annual running of the event by the same name on Saturday 27 August.

Insuperb racing conditions of 7 to 14kts under a blue sky, nine teams comprising of the Class Champion (or their next top representative), from each of the Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Impalas, J/80, Pandora, Ruffians and Sportsboats Classes, along with an entry from the RHKYC Sharks Youth Squad to represent the Dinghies; took to the water in the Quest dinghies and raced a gruelling schedule of 30 randomly paired 2 x 2 boat - Team Races.

With impressive Team Racing play on display early in the regatta, it was clear that defending Champions Peter Britten and Oliver Merz of the Flying Fifteens were in for a hard-fought battle to retain their crown for a second year running.

Sailed right outside the Clubhouse at Middle Island, many of our class sailors had been seen honing their skills in training sessions in the lead up to the event. ARO Mark Parker had also hosted a well-attended, comprehensive team racing seminar to prepare the sailors for the days racing format, the night prior to the event.

In the heated battle of racing, all of the classic Team Racing manoeuvres were coming into play with mark traps and pass backs being executed and it was the youngest team of the Sharks Race Squad who put on a great display of their slick skills in the early part of racing. Putting in some well calculated tactical moves they got the jump on the competition early, with an impressive 100% score line of race wins by Flight 5, with 10 races sailed.

Despite a loose toe strap in Race 28, which saw two of the three Sharks sailors in for a swim, an outstanding recovery was executed as they clawed their way back into 2nd place by the last mark, after a display of some great teamwork with their fellow blue teammates, the Impalas. The Sharks exhibiting a real force to be reckoned with in the future!

After much whistle blowing and flag waving by both the umpires and sailors, it was down to the wire in the last flight of the day to decide the Champion. Race 30 saw the Sportsboats start on port while fellow Yellow Team member - the Flying Fifteens, held out the Blue Team, putting them in a commanding position for the rest of the race, which they went on to win. Unfortunately, it was just not enough of a win for the randomly paired combination to lift the Flying Fifteens into a backto-back win, and the Impalas were the eventual overall winners. Followed closely by the Etchells in 2nd place, the Flying Fifteens had to settle for 3rd place, securing the position from the Sharks on a count back.

On announcing the winners at the end of the day, Race Officer Ian Fleming congratulated the Impala team on their great win while praising all the sailors for getting through the schedule, an exhausting but rewarding day for all involved. In wrapping up the day the RO felt it necessary to give the nod to a “RO awarded - most memorable moment on the course” which went to the J/80 team, highlighted as the best swim of the day as they capsized while in a fierce dual….. with their own

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Elizabeth Wai crewed for the Etchells Class Team with Skipper Richie Allen and expressed their “ thanks to Mark Parker, Flemo and the remainder of the race management team, judges - all the volunteers, who organised a very challenging though enjoyable event. We were amazed at how seamlessly the team pulled off 30 races! There were a few of us competing, including myself, that had never done team racing before. Not only did we learn a lot, but also made new friends with some of the other classes we don't normally mingle with. It’s time to let the rest of the club know more about team racing and about everyone's efforts behind the scenes!”

A huge thanks to all our sailors and our great volunteers for the day: RO Ian Fleming, ARO Mark Parker, Race Management Team Mark Dowding, Stephen Leung, Julian Fung, Bonnie Cheng. Umpire Team: David Fan, Virgile Bertrand, Felix Ng, Josephine Cheng, Patrick Kwan, Niclas Rydin, Andrew Moore and to Denis Martinet for the Facebook Live coverage- a great day out on the water had by all.

*See you all at the next Team Racing event, the Interclass Festival on 27 and 28 May 2023.

Sailing

Duncan Gregor Olympic Campaign

Whilestudying in the UK, I’m embarking on an Olympic campaign with the goal of winning a medal at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

I am currently sailing out of Portland gaining invaluable experience while surrounded by some of the best sailors in the world. I then intend on returning to Hong Kong after studies with this experience and knowledge gained.

Sailing in a 49er with great competitors around me, I will be able to develop my skills quickly having recently found a crew who will allow me to dedicate a lot of time to training.

To achieve my goal, I am raising funds for this RHKYC campaign through the generosity of friends, fellow passionate sailors and business owners.

With thanks to Merz Productions and Punch Presentations, please also see a brief video on https://youtu.be/ewDNA-cIetw or via the QR code.

Until further down the road when achieving high profile results at major events, I will not realistically be able to make a purely commercial pitch for sponsorship so greatly appreciate help that is coming in from a pool of backers.

Should you be interested in knowing more about this campaign please contact me on duncan.gregor@outlook.com

Foiling Week Lake Garda

TTheannual foiling week hosted in Lake Garda by Fraglia Vela Malcesine brought several established and new foiling fleets to this fantastic event. Having recently got back into a Waszp dinghy it was good to race against a large, competitive fleet. Sailing in an afternoon breeze each day we had 7 to 15 knots providing some great racing for every fleet. Each day came with its own challenges and many different options and changes of strategy.

The big fleet racing allowed me to work on my foiling ‘race craft’ although initially a bit hampered by some technical equipment issues with the chartered boat. Having the opportunity to do this type of regatta builds crucial racing skills which are transferable into other foiling regattas and other classes.

Having learnt a lot, I ended up mid 20s out of 66 entries.

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SailGP Inspire Waszp Regatta

Thesecond Waszp event that I took part in was the SailGP Plymouth Inspire regatta which is run in conjunction with the SailGP professional racing circuit.

The F50s foiling catamarans were the boats used for the America’s Cup in Bermuda modified into a one design for the SailGP international

Thiscircuit.was an incredible experience sailing next to the F50s and having an opportunity to look over these boats and meet some of the world’s best Olympic and America’s Cup sailors. Along with some great, close racing in the Waszp regatta of course.

The Waszp racing produced short, close, races within an intense and enjoyable event. Sixteen entries were made from a group of under 21-year-old applicants.

The first two days split the 16 sailors into gold and silver fleets with the points scored being re-set with no discard for the final day of gold fleet racing. This meant that each race was crucial as one poor race could ruin the series. After sailing into no wind in the first race I had a lot of catching up to do knowing it would be very close on overall points. However, I did manage to close the points gap and win.

Being the overall winner, I am given an amazing opportunity to go to the grand final in San Francisco next year representing the RHKYC. This is where the winners of each SailGP Waszp event will race together for the overall prize. We will be racing from the village hosting the Sail GP San Francisco regatta amongst the F50 sailors racing for their final overall positions of the annual Sail GP series.

I would like to say a big thanks once again to both the RHKYC, individual members, coaches and friends for your continued support to make this all possible - thank you!

Sailing

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Sailing

Kellett

Whenit became obvious that our main committee boat Kellett VI had reached the end of being useful as the main racing Signal Boat, the big question was “what’s next”?

We looked both at HHYC’s catamaran and ABC’s ferry boat in comparison but ended up quite liking what Kellett VI had provided over the last xxx years.

Hence when a member’s Cheoy Lee and a sistership to the old Kellett VI came up for sale at a very reasonable price, the Club opted to buy her in 2018, despite knowing that some major modification works would be required.

Race Management together with the Club’s Marine Department produced a wish list for added features on the new committee boat that largely have been implemented.

Mechanical improvements

v New engines (John Deere 9l), shafts and propellers were fitted

v In the stern compartment a Gyro stabiliser was fitted

v The windlass was replaced

v New engine room hatches were installed for easy access

Race Management improvements

v The soft awning over the aft deck was replaced with a hard top deck

v New handrails and access hatch were installed

v A new three-sided gantry rack for signal flag display was added

v Seating arrangements for monitoring both starting and finishing procedures are now available

v A functional storage tower with compartments for bags and equipment that will keep them all dry in the rain and out of the sun.

v Last but not least a new B&G instrument system was installed

Interior improvements

v New seats were installed

v Flooring was replaced

v Existing cabinets were made to fit new engine hatches

All though there were initial teething problems, these improvements now allow 10 people to partake in race management o n the top deck, which is vital during our big events.

The Gyro has already proven to be a hit with our volunteers suffering from sea sickness in strong winds and high seas.

Our new windlass and more powerful engines are very well suited for a committee workboat, it allows us to lift anchor quickly and reset the course in a much shorter time.

A big problem in the past was protecting our paperwork, race management equipment and bags from getting wet, the new storage tower has improved this a lot.

The new B&O system has cut some tedious manual data gathering of wind strength and

direction changes to an all at one glance position speeding up the decision-making process by a lot.

The reinstatement of the Interior of Kellett VIII allows our results officers to sit protected from the elements and provide all you sailors with instantaneous racing results via the internet on board.

On a recycling note, Kellett VI is now permanently moored at the dock in Shelter Cove providing office and marine staff canteen facilities combined with some sail storage racks.

Thank you to our Marine Department, Boatyard and all of people involved in making the conversion possible. To our sailors please have a closer look next time you are out there.

RHKYC Sharks at the Sunset Series

PHOTOS: VIVIAN NGAN AND MICHELE VALENTI

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of the Sharks racing team, the St. James’s Place Sunset Series offered them their first opportunity to experience both keelboat racing and harbour racing. Racing one of the Club’s Beneteau 25 Platus, the Sharks enjoyed the close (and sometimes fast) action racing amongst the Club fleets.

Led by Club racing coach, Michele Valenti, 13 young sailors raced throughout the entire series and finished with a respectable 12th overall and first big boat. Their best result was reserved for late in the series when they grabbed a podium place in Race 9.

Looking ahead, the Sharks team sailors are eager for more opportunities to sail big boats and the other Club racing classes. They’ve also got their eye on the China Coast Regatta and entering the Club J/80 in the class championships. It turns out sailing without the permanent risk of capsizing can be exciting too.

I found the Sunset Series very enjoyable, but one memory that stuck with me the most was one of our starts that we did really well in. I really liked the feeling of being at the front of the fleet. I will definitely do the Sunset Series again.

– Alexandra Yam, Sharks Optimist team Sailor

Since I sail single-handed boats, I have never sailed a keelboat before. Sunset Series encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone to experience racing as a team and working together to win. Aside from mesmerising sunsets, being surrounded by my teammates and harvesting a lively and cheerful atmosphere made my experience an unforgettable one.

I am looking forward to racing more next year.

– Romina Lecher, Sharks Laser Team

Sailing with the squad during the golden hour is probably the best thing I have enjoyed in the Sunset Series. I learnt how to use a symmetrical spinnaker, fine tuning of the jib and some racing tactics. There are a lot of memorable moments from throughout the entire series, but my favourite one is getting to sail with three of my best friends in the laser squad in the final race of the series.

From my perspective, the Sunset Series is all about having fun and learning new skills, and by doing the race with the Sharks, I got to fulfil those two things. So so if there is a chance, I would definitely do the race again with the Sharks.

– Roderic Leung, Sharks Laser Team.

The Sharks Sunset series team consisted of:

Alex Ching

Zi Xi Huang

Zi Yan Huang

Romina Lecher

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Sailing

International Waszp Games PROCTOR BERTILLE

Sailing

Anew class of foiling sailboats, the Waszp Class, has taken root at Middle Island over the past two years, and three of Club’s Waszp sailors— Thibault Minne, Bertille Voets, and May Proctor—traveled to Malcesine on Lake Garda in Italy, to represent RHKYC at the 2022 International Waszp Games from 9 to 16 July.

Due to the Covid pandemic, this was the first time in three years that the world’s best Waszp sailors gathered to go head-to-head on the same race course. There were more than 170 entrants from over 20

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and May arrived a few days early to tune up their boats and do some pre-race training to get used to the conditions on Lake Garda. Lake Garda is famous for its Ora (south wind), which generally arrives in the early afternoon. Thibault and Bertille were using the larger 8.2m sail and May used the 6.9m sail.

The sailors proudly displayed the Hong Kong flag at the opening ceremony held on the grounds of the 15th Century Palazzo Capitani (Captain’s Palace), overlooking the lake.

Bertille also participated in the pre-games event held at the official race venue from the 9th to the 10th of July. The event showed the varying conditions Malcesine had to offer with a strong breeze on the Saturday

of around 12 to 16kts followed by marginal foiling conditions of around 7 to 10kts on the Sunday. The event gave an insight of what to expect at the games with 69 sailors participating from 19 different countries. Bertille finished 29th overall.

The International Waszp Games began on Tuesday with a slalom course. Slalom racing was a new and exciting format for all the RHKYC Waszp sailors, and the sailors all felt the excitement of the tight, fast, competitive slalom racing.

The slalom racing was a knockout format, with 20 boats per flight. Each race lasted for around five minutes. In the afternoon the famous Ora arrived just in time for the racing, bringing a steady 15 to 18kts wind and choppy waters.

None of the Hong Kong sailors had done any slalom racing before, but they managed to show themselves well in a competitive field. Thibault advanced to the semifinal round and Bertille to the quarterfinal round before being eliminated. There was one race for all the 6.9m and Waszp_X sailors, with May finishing in 9th place.

This was a perfect warm-up to the main event and let the sailors refine their boat handling.

The first day of championship racing began on Day 2. The boats were divided into blue fleet (May) and yellow fleet (Bertille and Thibault), with two courses running concurrently. The warning signal was scheduled for 1300hrs. The Ora wind remained steady at 15 to 18kts, with unusually choppy water to make conditions more difficult, especially on the downwind. With about 80 boats on the line in each fleet, starts were critical. Each fleet did four races, allowing for one discard with Thibault able to achieve two top-30 finishes in the yellow fleet.

Day 3 began with a light cloud cover, causing the Ora to develop later in the day and bring lighter wind than the previous two days. All three Hong Kong sailors were in the blue fleet today and were scheduled to race on the outer course where the wind was lighter. The sailors launched in time for a 1300hrs warning signal, but two hours went by without wind on the outer course picking up sufficiently for racing. Around 1500hrs, the fleets switched courses, with the blue fleet moving to the inner course closer to shore, where the wind had already increased. It made for a long day, but they were able to get in four races, coming off the water at about 1900hrs.

Based on the combined results from Day 2 and 3, the top 70 sailors were selected for Gold fleet, with the remainder racing in Silver fleet. Thibault made it in to Gold fleet, with May and Bertille racing in Silver fleet.

Finals racing began on Day 4. The Ora came in early, and the skies were clear. The inside course was windy and flat for the Gold fleet, while the Silver fleet had to contend with a few more waves on the outer course, resulting in more challenging racing.

The racing in the Gold fleet was incredible, as any small error was punished heavily. Thibault was set to advance in the rankings, with finishes as high as 51st, but unfortunately was black flagged in the final race of the day, leaving him at the 66th position after the first day of finals racing.

Bertille handled the conditions particularly well. With excellent starts in the first and second races, she was able to achieve sixth place and sixteenth place finishes in the Silver fleet.

The final day started with slightly lighter conditions, especially for the Silver fleet on the outer course. After waiting some time on the water, the Silver fleet managed to fit in only three races before the final warning signal at 1500hrs. The Gold fleet managed to hold four races, with the wind increasing significantly as the third race began.

Although they gave it everything on this final day, the Hong Kong sailors did not manage to improve their positions significantly in the rankings. Thibault finished 68th, Bertille 107th, and May 139th out of 170 competitors.

In addition to the excellent racing throughout the competition, the sailors benefitted from attending morning master classes by Waszp designer and creator Andrew “Amac” McDougall (who raced himself in the supermaster division for sailors aged 50+). There were also after-racing de-briefs by the top sailors, which was a wonderful learning experience for the Hong Kong sailors.

The Waszp class is barely two years old in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong sailors made the most of this opportunity—they learned a lot and came away energised.

The team would like to thank the RHKYC for its generous support, as the trip would not have been possible without it.

Sailing

Kellett Island Cup Sponsored by HSBC Expat

TheKellett Island Cup sponsored by HSBC Expat was back with a roar and was hosted at Kellett Island on 28 August.

Although this is my second year with the Royal X team and second time participating in the event, I was still amazed with the amount of preparation, great teamwork and competitive spirit that came along with it.

The day before the big day was the Training/ Pre-Race Day preparation for the Royal X team and our captain reminded us that the Kellett Island Cup was a 200m short race, where every stroke matters. So, during the session, our team focused on practicing on the perfect Big 3; to get the dragon boat up and running, going long and deep to make every stroke count. In addition, it was truly remarkable to see our new paddlers who have only joined the team this year excelling in practice sessions.

On the day of the race, our Royal X team members arrived early to help prepare the boats and set up marquee stations. And by 0630hrs we started seeing other competitors coming into the facility with their captains leading their own respective team huddles and warm-ups. When it was our turn to line-up for the Silver Open race, time began to feel much slower with pressure and anticipation slowly creeping up inside my mind (even though this is my second year doing this, it never gets

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easier). I remembered talking to myself about the importance of timing, rotations, and big three strokes at the start. It was all serious game mode when we all got into the boat, we were locked in to put on a show. During the beginning of the race, our boat jumped out with a strong start to lead all the rest of the other competitors. At the halfway point, some big waves from the harbour capsized a few of the boats in our race and at the finish line, ours was the only boat that hadn’t capsized!

Fortunately, the other paddlers were fine and we all had a good laugh about it later. A memorable way to the semi-final to say the least, and that was as far as we had gotten with other tougher opponents next to us with much more aggression at the start. We had some mixed results in the Women and Mixed categories during the early heats, but at the end of the day, we were able to bounce back strong in the final three of the Gold categories, recording first, second and third in Open, Women and Mixed races respectively. A quote from our Captain Yverain summed up the day for us: “sometimes it is a success, and sometimes it is a lesson learned for us to improve”. Overall, I was very happy with the results that my team accomplished after all the hard training that we put in.

After the race, everyone gathered at the stage for the award ceremony and celebrations. It truly is an honour to not only be part of the race, but also to help setup and host this great event to connect all the dragon boat paddlers together for an annual awesome experience and a memory that can last on forever. Looking forward to participate again next year!

Rowing

Sunset Series – Rowing

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Rowing

Theindomitable rowing section has launched itself proudly into the Sunset Series 2022, an exciting set of races for rowers who don’t take themselves too seriously, and an event that probably won’t impress purists.

For those not in the know, the Sunset Series is an evening race (the clue is in the name!) based out of Kellett Island starting at 1830hrs and finishing at 2030hrs, culminating in food and drinks at the Main Bar.

This year we’ve adopted an approach that is both experimental and unstructured. Teams are randomly pulled out of a hat, note the photo, while boat type and the course are decided at the event. The first race featured doubles with crews from LBC, UST Alumni, and RHKYC, the winners being a mixed crew from LBC and RHKYC. The second race featured quad racing, again comprising rowers from different clubs. As of writing, two more races remain, and the final event is the Aquatic Ashes Cup at which rowers represent their home countries.

To celebrate the 2022 series, Luke, our resident rowing bard, has drafted the below verse. Enjoy and come row!

“Row, Row, Rowing our boats, not so gently out to sea, Along the Causeway race to Central from the RHKYC, Racing our friends, our buddies as crew, merrily, merrily,

And we’ll make sure we’re back for tea!

Rowing in races, racing along against wind and current and tide,

Making sure we stay in our lane no straying over to Kowloon side!

Backstop row, steer clear of the buoys, It’s a row, steer clear of the buoys, It’s a row and a race and a ride.

For the fun of it, simply to be there and sure for the sake of crew’s pride!

Row, Row, Rowing our boats after the racing back to shore,

With the safety boat all safe and our boats all leaking for sure!

With 2 in the doubles and 4 in the quads, along with Cox’s galore, Oh’s for the merriment, merriment, after the racing, time for a beer or more!”

Sunset Series – Outrigger Canoe

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Tomake the most of the legendary Kellett Island sunsets, the outrigger section has extended the head-to-head racing to other paddling clubs in Hong Kong this year. For maximum fun and competitive racing, the teams of six are drawn on the spot and include both novice and legendary paddlers from all the clubs in Hong Kong. This is then followed by beers and bragging on the Main Lawn.

"With so many fierce solo competitors in Hong Kong, the Sunset series is a fun and social way to develop the paddling ‘Ohana (family) spirit across the paddling community in Hong Kong” said Hamish McNicol, sunset series outrigger organizer.

“What a great event! It’s so cool to get paddlers from all the clubs to race together and just have great fun! What a backdrop. Thanks, RHKYC” Liz Asper - HKOCC.

“Fantastic way to spend and evening…. Great hospitality, fun racing in the iconic Victoria harbour and sharing a couple of drinks with friends from other clubs afterward” Andrew OsborneLantau Boat Club

Outrigger Update

Rowing RHKYC

outrigger canoe crews have been busy recently, with OC6 crews and small boats competing against local clubs’ crews and individual paddlers.

On 6 August, Club paddlers raced in the KROLL VRC Race Series – Race 8 – and made their presence felt. In view of the Southside Challenge OC6 race afterwards, the organisers kept the distance at about 7.5km also for both long and short course. Sixteen YC paddlers entered, with the following results: in OC1 female, Erin Juhl was fastest, and YC women occupied the first five of eight positions. The top finisher of the five YC men in OC1 was Kwok Zu Lim, in fifth place. Francesca Zino Roper placed second in women’s surfski. Two OC2s were also entered, one in long course and the other in the short course.

On the same day, OC6 crews entered the Southside Challenge, on a course from VRC to Blake Pier in Stanley and back. A few hardcore paddlers entered both small boats and OC6s races, allowing the RHKYC to take part in all categories. The two men’s crews in the Standard category finished in 2nd and 3rd positions, while the women’s Unlimited crew took first place in their class. The YC’s three mixed crews finished in 4th, 6th, and 7th in a field of seven canoes. YC also entered an unlimited crew in the mixed category which had no competitors, but it made the men unlimited crews work very hard to stay ahead of them.

On Saturday, 13 August, four mixed OC6 crews from RHKYC competed in the annual Salt & Pepper Squid Challenge race, hosted by HKOCC. Weather was mostly sunny, a fresh breeze was up to keep paddlers cool, and currents were nicely running in the right direction. The 12km course went from Hobie Cat Beach in Tai Tam to Cape D’Aguilar and between Beafourt Island and Po Toi Island, with the race finish line at the Ming Kee Restaurant on Po Toi Island, famous for its Salt & Pepper Squid, which was one of the prizes for the winners.

In the Standard Mixed category, the canoes steered by Rob and Yan Yan finished first and

second, respectively. In Unlimited mixed, the crews steered by Stuart and Jed also finished first and second, respectively.

RHKYC paddlers are now turning their training efforts to the autumn’s longer OC6 races and looking to do well again this year.

Hut!

VRC Series, Southside Challenge, and Salt & Pepper races: a busy August on the water for RHKYC outrigger paddlers

WORDS: BILL CHALMERS AND MARTINA REDAELLI | IMAGES: RYAN CHEUNG

Catching the dreaded Bug!

Diesel Bug that is, not Covid 19 - Although probably just as serious. (To your engine)

Dieselbug is a single microorganism or a group of microorganisms that grow on fuels.

It includes bacteria, filamentous moulds and yeasts. They feed on the hydrocarbons in the fuel and create biomass, biofilms and damaging by-products. These microorganisms will live in even the smallest amounts of water, often from condensation, and at the interface of fuel and water, where they can create thick mats known as biomass.

This Biomass creates havoc in your diesel fuel system, by clogging filters and tank suction pipes, which in turn will cause your engine to stop –generally at the most inopportune moment. Racing yachts are very prone to this problem as they only run engines for short periods of time using very little fuel, and generally won’t have full fuel tanks in an effort

to save weight. The bug loves half full tanks as it allows condensation to build up inside the tank creating the perfect environment for it to thrive.

There are a lot of good fuel additives on the market today that are designed for climates like Hong Kong which will eliminate fuel bugs and we would highly recommend you use them. In addition to additives, it is a good idea to replace your fuel with fresh product if is has been sitting for a long period or you can have your fuel polished at the Boatyard or a number of Bunker barges throughout Hong Kong waters.

This is easy preventive maintenance that could prevent a serious Pleaseincident.feel free to come and see us at anytime if you have questions.

Ship Shop

Bluewave Complete Marine Cleaner 946ml

Buy Clean. Keep Clean. BlueWave’s Complete Marine Cleaner is a concentrated read-to-use, eco-friendly, all-purpose cleaner and degreaser that is formulated to work in marine environments. It offers robust cleaning properties without toxic bleaches and solvents, making it a safer choice for people and the environment. Our product is safe for all washable marine surfaces such as vessels, docking/storage, and other marine related environments.

BlueWave’s Complete Marine Cleaner can be used manually or with equipment including pressure washers, parts washers, floor scrubbers, foamers, dip tanks, carpet and steam extractors. When used as instructed, it will break down oils, grease, stains and built-up grime and dirt on decks, gunnels, hulls, fabric/upholstery, and other types of marine components. Bluewave's bottles are as clear as their formulas. Reef & Ocean Friendly.

$180

Magic Marine Optimist Airbag

Magic Marine Optimist Airbag is for floatation in Optimist boat and other boat types, Volume: 46L. Deflated size: 44cm x 98cm, radius 5cm, Inflated size: 29cm x 92cm, Meets IODA certification.

$325

Maui Jim Beaches Polarised Aviator Sunglasses

Beaches is a refined addition to the robust Maui Jim aviator collection. Experience greater comfort and longer wear times, thanks to the lightweight titanium frame and the MauiBrilliant lenses. Longer wear leads to better protection from the sun’s damaging rays, and the PolarizedPlus2 lens technology ensures the first minute is just as beautiful as the last. The addition of stunning satin and matte frame finishes ensures Beaches will be your next favorite sunglass.

$2,720

Lewmar Delta® Anchors – Galvanised 20kg/44lb

ts unique shank profile and ballasted tip make the Delta® anchor selflaunching. The low centre of gravity and self-righting geometry ensure that the Delta® anchor will set immediately. Consistent and reliable in performance, the Delta® anchor has Lloyd's Register General Approval of an Anchor Design as a High Holding Power anchor and is specified as the primary anchor used by numerous National Lifeboat organisations. Also available in premium grade Duplex/High Tensile stainless steel.

Steer more comfortably with a wheel that's never too hot or too cold. Suede leather fits 7/8"dia. tubing. Each kit fits a range of wheel sizes, simply cut the length to fit your wheel. Kits include precut, prepunched leather, doublesided sticky tape, waxed thread, needle and instructions

TIDES

0002 2.35 0645 0.86 1410 1.64 1746 1.42SAT

0038 2.37 0757 0.90

SUN 0126 2.36 0946 0.89

0935 1.00 MON 0038 2.16 1107 0.98 TUE 0304 2.10 1207 0.94

Harken 22mm CB Pole Car

Harken® spinnaker pole cars feature recirculating ball bearings to permit adjustment under any load. They roll freely on low-beam traveler track to allow crew to adjust for optimal sail shape. The ring fitting accepts piston pole ends for end-for-end jibing.

Sailracing SR HELMET

SR Helmet, developed by POC, an all-day helmet that provides adabtable protection for high speed sailing. The model Obex Spin has a lightweight in-mold construction with an EPS liner, PC Shell and Roboust ABS top shell for extra protection. The lightweight construction makes it ideal for all-day use and has a fully adjustable ventilation on the top of the helmet to let the user control the temperature. It has an interior size-adjustment system that allows the user to find an ideal fit without needing to change pads. Sliding vent covers allow the wearer to open or close helmet ventilation for maximum comfort in all weather conditions. Integrated vents at the front of the helmet allow air to evacuate from goggles, thereby preventing fogging.

$1,490

0247 2.34 1135 0.82 0022 1.51 0651 2.39 1353 0.70 2059 1.90FRI 0121 1.30 0751 2.38 1425 0.75 2119 1.99SAT

WED 0426 2.08 1247 0.91 2041 1.79 2333 1.72THU

0532 2.09 1318 0.90 2023 1.83

0542 2.37 1320 0.70 2038 1.83 THU

FRI 0125 1.38 0739 2.12 1405 0.95 2031 2.03SUN

0212 1.10 0846 2.34 1456 0.84 2138 2.09SUN

0259 0.95 0936 2.25 1525 0.96 2159 2.20MON 0344 0.85 1023 2.13 1552 1.10 2223 2.28TUE 0427 0.81 1107 1.99 1616 1.23 2250 2.33WED 0510 0.82 1151 1.84 1636 1.34 2317 2.35THU 0555 0.86 1239 1.69 1639 1.43 2341 2.33FRI

0647 0.92 1345 1.56 1619 1.48 2244 2.30SAT

0759 0.98 2321 2.24 0422 2.34 1241 0.74 2019 1.77 2258 1.68WED

0207 1.18 0835 2.12 1430 1.00 2048 2.17MON

0248 1.00 0927 2.10 1457 1.08 2113 2.31TUE

0330 0.83 1017 2.04 1525 1.18 2143 2.44WED

0413 0.71 1108 1.95 1551 1.28 2215 2.54THU

0458 0.65 1203 1.83 1615 1.38 2249 2.60FRI

0548 0.65 1309 1.70 1631 1.47 2326 2.60SAT 0011 2.55 0809 0.75

MON 0646 0.69 1429 1.61 1630 1.54 SUN 0039 1.56 0637 2.10 1342 0.92 2027 1.92SAT

Edson Marine Leather Wheel Kits 41-61”– Wheel

Sweet and Smoky Whisky Dinner

PRE-DINNEROctoberTASTING

Enjoy a splendid evening with smoky selections of whisky to be paired with our specially designed culinary dishes. Starts off with tasting at 1900hrs, followed by a five-course dinner.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs

Price $888 per member and $988 per non-member

Speaker Leo Jockovic, Brand Education Manager

Reservations Please book via the Club website.

Enquiries

Priority will be given to Kellett Wine Society members.

Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

VEGETARIAN MENU

Family Halloween Party

Poolside | Saturday 29 October

BOO! Spooky season is just around the corner. For this year’s Halloween, we’re bringing on the scariest treats and spookiest activities for you and your family.

Haunted House, Halloween Bingos are among the few chilling elements of entertainment you can participate in. Paired with the creepiest but most delicious buffet, you are guaranteed to have a fun eerie time!

Free of charge for kids under 5 years old.

Price $219 for kids at 5 to 8 years old $307 for kids at 9 to 12 years old $438 for adults

Enquiries

Call the F&B office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Reservations Please book via the Club website

Pooch Party on the Bistro Terrace

Lower Bistro Terrace | Saturday 15 October

RHKYC’s first doggie meet up event is happening on the lower Bistro Terrace this autumn! From 0800hrs to 1100hrs, pawrent members can bring along their beloved furkids to enjoy a lovely morning by the sea. Register and donate $50 to the SPCA and your lovely pup will get a goodie bag from Buddy Bites, Puptails and Baking Bark! Not to mention a chance to win a mystery prize!

Price per dog $50 donation to SPCA

Time 0800hrs to 1100hrs

Location Lower Terrace in the Bistro Reservations Please book via the Club website.

Enquiries

Call the F&B Office on 2239 038 6 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Vignobles – Saint-Émilion Wine Dinner

The Vignobles K Group, a family company, was created in 2014 by Peter Kwok who grouped together six wine properties situated the best terroirs in three prestigious appellations of Bordeaux. For Peter, producing wine in Bordeaux is part of his long love affair with French culture.

Vignobles K’s goal is to produce wines which are the individual and harmonious expression of great terroirs. Their philosophy is part of a culture of respect of the environment through organic farming at Château Haut-Brisson and sustainable agriculture in our other properties.

PRE-DINNER TASTING

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut N.V. AND

Pacific Tuna Tartare with Pine Nuts, Beetroot Carpaccio, Blood Orange Salad (2nd label of Château Tour Saint Christophe)

Chicken and Mushroom Roulade, Gooseliver with Parsnip Purée, Red Wine Reduction (JS93/RP92)

Roast Lamb Loin with Rosemary Crusted, Caramelised Red Onions, Natural Jus Château Haut-Brisson Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016 (JS94/ RP92)

Château Haut-Brisson Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2010

Beef Wellington, Baby Vegetables Château Bellefont-Belcier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2015 (JS95/RP90/WS92)

French Cheesecake, Cookies Tuile, Raspberry Crumble Coffee or Tea

VEGETARIAN MENU

Plum Tomato Tartare with Pine Nuts, Beetroot Carpaccio, Blood Orange Salad

Eggplant and Mushroom Roulade, Parsnip Purée, Red Wine Reduction

Roast Pumpkin with Rosemary Crusted, Caramelised Red Onions, Natural Jus

Truffles with Red Wine Risotto, Baby Vegetables

French Cheesecake, Cookies Tuile , Raspberry Crumble Coffee or Tea

CHAMPAGNE TASTING MENU

v Michel Arnould & Fils Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut N.V.

v Jose Michel & Fils Pinot Meunier Blanc de Noirs Brut N.V.

v Launois Reserve Blanc de Blancs N.V.

v H. Billiot Fils Brut Reserve Grand Cru Brut N.V.

v Eric Rodez Cuvee des Grands Vintages Grand Cru Brut N.V.

v Hebrart Premier Cru Brut Rose N.V.

v Michel Arnould & Fils Cuvee Carte d'Or Millesime Grand Cru Brut 2014

v Launois Special Club Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2013

*Baguette and Cheese are included during tasting.

Grower Champagne Tasting

Rooftop | Saturday 29 October

Join us for the Grower Champagne Tasting on the Rooftop with panorama sea view and sunset from 1600hrs to 1800hrs. Enjoy 8 selections of Grower Champagne in one go and chat with the Champagne Expertise, Stephanie for a relaxing evening.

Tasting 1600hrs to 1800hrs

Price $388 per person

Speaker Champagne Expertise, Stephanie Chan.

Reservations Please book via the Club website.

Priority will be given to Kellett Wine Society Members Enquiries Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

Wine of the Month – October

Weingut Georg Müller Stiftung, Riesling Trocken VDP.GUTSWEIN 2020, Rheingau, Germany

A dry wine with good acidity, notes of lemon, apricot and green pear with hint of birch leaf on the palate, finish with nice minerality.

$368 per bottle.

Fabio Oberto, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2020, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

Complex and fruity aroma with fine scents of violet. Rich, warm, robust mouth with long-lasting finish providing smooth tannic sensations.

$388 per bottle.

Available in all F&B outlets.

Monthly Wine Fairs

Kellett Island, Wednesday, 5 October, 1830hrs to 2030hrs

Shelter Cove, Friday 9 September, 1930hrs to 2130hrs

For reservations, please book online via our Club webpage

CLASS SECRETARIES

Sailing Secretary Dennis Chien sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk

Big Boat TBC cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk

Dinghies Oz Wilde dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk

Dragon Josephine Cheng dragon@rhkyc.org.hk

Etchells Elizabeth Wai etchells@rhkyc.org.hk

Flying Fifteen Tim Roberts

Impalaflyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk

Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk

J/80 Steve McGill J80@rhkyc.org.hk

Match Racing Seah Chin Yew Pandoramatchracingsec@rhkyc.org.hk

Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk

Ruffian Paul Oen ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk

Sportsboats Amanda Chen sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class and 29er TBC ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

SPORTS CONVENORS

Bowling Convenor Vivian Choi bowling@rhkyc.org.hk

Golf Convenor Patrick Sherriff golf@rhkyc.org.hk

Snooker Convenor Gordon Robinson Squashsnooker@rhkyc.org.hkConvenorFrancis Longuepee Divingsquash@rhkyc.org.hkConvenorDonald Day diving@rhkyc.org.hk

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 Executivemark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hkSecretary Polly Lee 2239 0301

Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315

Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371

Head of PR & Communications Koko Mueller 2239 0342

PR Manager Janice Lam 2239 0340

Head of Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships Nadia Cuvelier 3958-3222

Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308

Boatyard Manager Dean Burrell 2239 0311

Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395

Club Operations Manager Peter Murray 2239 0338

Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063

Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314

MI Sailing and Marine Manager Jono Rankine 2812 0172

Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363

Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Justin Murray 2239 0322

Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304

Facilities & Technical Manager Raymond Ng 2239 0303

Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310

Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336

Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309 House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR

Kellett Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399

Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202

Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744 www.twitter.com/rhkycwww.facebook/rhkycsharkswww.facebook.com/rhkyceventswww.facebook.com/rhkycrowingsectionwww.facebook.com/rhkycwww.rhkyc.org.hk

Membership Movement

LIFE MEMBERS

Mr Ma Wai Chun Wilfred

ORDINARY MEMBERS

Mr Lee Kin Man

Mr Lee Po Lai

Ms Lo Fai Yung Fionn

Dr Isa Scheunpflug

Mr Alan Woo

Mr & Ms Cheng Ying Kit

Mr & Mrs Michael Andrew Higgins

Mr & Ms Ho Derek Kee Shek

Mr & Mrs Ling Kit Wah Joseph

Mr & Ms Luk Chung Ping Raymond

Mr & Ms Mang Tak Hing

Mr & Ms Gabriele Menozzi

Mr & Ms Tse Po

Mr & Ms Wong Ho Yeung Jason

Mr & Ms Yu Sheung Lai Shane

JUNIOR MEMBERS

Mr Lucas John Benjamin Falloon

Miss Rose Xinmei Hou Kavowras

Miss Ko Ka Shuen Veronica

Mr Lau Jason Han Yang

Mr Lui Hon Heng Alvin

Miss Tse Jocosa Yan Yu

INDIVIDUAL DEBENTURE MEMBERS

Mr & Mrs Liu Wuyang

CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS

Mr Steven John Major

Miss Yeung Pamela Sin Man

Mr & Mrs Chao Pak Ki Raymund

Capt & Mrs Zhou Jianfeng

Ms Wang Haojing & Mr Fei Yiming

CADET MEMBERS

Natalie Caleigh Chan Natasha Douin Fei FongYuxiangSamuel Saw

Victoria Pauline Higgins

Luk Yi Jil Luk Yi Jun

Mang Ching Yiu Elodie McNicol Alana Marisse Mowser

Yeung Pui Tung Audrey Yip Hong Yin Curtis

CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER

Ma Nathan Chun Hon

Ma Sophie Ka Yiu

Ng Hao Ning Nicholas

Poon Anders Harold

Obituary

INTRODUCTORY SCHEME CARD

Incoming

Ms Au Wai Man

Mr Benjamin Cadman

Mr Chan Chun Pong

Mr Chan Chun Yin

Mr Chan Ting Bond Michael

Mr Cheng Hei Ming

Mr Chow So Hung James

Mr Carl Armand Fernando

Capt Lau Pui Wai Ricky

Mr Lee Kwok Wai

Mr Leung Yu Hin Eugene

Mr Lo Chi Kin Chris

Mr Milan Rabold

Mr Wong Shun On Outgoing

Miss Ang Su Li Cora

Dr Chow Tsz Fai

Mr Jerry Clifton Garrett

Ms Amy Louise Newton Harris

Miss Hui So Shan Ceara

Mr Colin Lai

Mr Lee Jeng Toa

Mr Patrick Sauveur Sciarrone

Ms Sun Nam Phoebe

Mr Thomas John Wightman

ABSENT MEMBERS

Mr Jonathan James Collier

Ms Liu Xiangjun

Miss Shiu Ting Yan Denise

Mr Wong Wang Chin

Ms Victoria Ashworth & Mr Douglas Wolfson

Mr & Mrs Alan Collins

Mr & Mrs Fredrik Bertil Hahnel

Mr & Mrs Ryan Timothy Middlemas

Mr & Mrs Michael Scantlebury

Chan Chun Pei George Chan Sze Ying Michelle Ho Chwen Jie Lam Wing Tung

RESIGNATION

Mr Cheng Chak Sing George

Mr Shentin Elson

Ms Lee Sze Wing Cynthia Miss Elizaveta Ovinova

Mr & Mrs Ho Sheung Sang Sam

Mr & Mrs Adrian John King

Mr & Mrs Michael John Legge

Mrs Julie Miller & Mr Jason Miller Aurora M Corrado

Lee Jia Qi Bianca Isabel Jesse Alexis Walker Miller

Amanda Billings Miller

Alessandra Walsh

Marco Albert Michael Webb

Bruce D Jackson - 1950–2022

Bruce passed away, surrounded by his loved ones peacefully on 6 July 2022. He was born in Ottawa Canada, and lived in Hong Kong for most of the time in the last 20 years. He is survived by his wife, siblings and siblingsin-law. A memorial service was held on 30 July 2022 at St. Andrew's Church with the love from beloved friends and families. Bruce will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

August Action On The Green Baize – We Get Thrashed

WORDS: GORDON ROBINSON | IMAGES: DAVID HILLING OF

Afriendly match against Aberdeen Boat Club on 18 August on our newly-reclothed table was enjoyed by the two teams of four, as can be seen from the smiles. ABC continued their good results against us, delivering a 6-0 thrashing.

CONTACT snooker@rhkyc.org.hk

For Kids by Kids The First Ever Summer Vibes Pool Party @ RHKYC

WORDS: IAN SOO, AGE 15 Superb

and splendid are just a few words that can describe the amazing pool party that was originally supposed to be on 10 August, but thanks to Typhoon Ma-on, was postponed to 12 August. Regardless, the party was vibrant, and teenagers were energetically swimming and hanging out at the pool. The pool party was exclusive to kids aged 12 to 17 (yay, no parents nor babies around). It was four hours of food (buffet), fun (poolside games) and an inflatable obstacle course and floaties; and my personal favourite, the inflatable volleyball net. Originally it was me and my two friends whom I invited (alas, we were finally able to bring friends!), tossing the ball back and forth. But over a period time, more and more people joined in until we had a full team of players. We all had a blast and it was definitely very memorable. I realised that this pool party was not only for us cadets to have fun but also for us to grow new friendships and become more social. This event was definitely one of my favourite memories at the Club and I am really looking forward to more of these events happening in the future.

Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Design Competition

Thank you to all who voted for this year’s Lantern making competition. Congratulations to Josephine Lau Ko for winning The Best Design Award! Also huge congratulations to Thomas KC Wong for winning The Best Theme Award and The Most Creative Award! Congratulations to both of them!

Silver Lining? (Silver Squad and making the most of the Covid situation)

WORDS: MARGAUX NGUYEN-MINH, TARA MALIAH, CLEO BASENACH, VALENTINA TREVINO

When the Hong Kong shutdown of sport facilities happened, our group of friends from Silver Squads bought private optimists (we could not use the club optimists as they are part of the club facilities) and we started to sail a lot (3-4 times a week) after online schooling as it was the only activity we could do outside of Zoom and school finished early anyway! We became super good friends (Margaux, Tara, Valentina, Cleo, Alix, Jessica, Alix, and the only three boys in the group Lucien aka Lulu,Rohan and Justin – and many others we lent our boats to). We loved our time on the water together (including the lunch breaks with parents on Shoe Island!). When things reopened, we registered to the HHYC Open Dinghy Regatta and to our surprise, our group won the top 5 places in the greenfleet despite the big sleepover we did in Shelter Cove on parents big boats (=lack of sleep / don’t tell them!)! It was a great event for our first regatta ever and we all very much supported each other. We are now very keen to sail and compete more together! Some of us even went to Lake Garda and Saint Tropez together to train this summer. Maybe the one positive of this environment: it gave us the “virus” of competitive and fun opti racing!

Margaux, Tara and Cleo on Greenfleet podium of HHYC Open Regatta

Training bbq break on Cleo’s parents catamaran

One of the fun breaks on «Shoe» Island with parents

The team ready to start the HHYC dinghy regatta

Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Making