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EvEnts | Promotions39 On the Horizon40 F&B Food Promotions 41 Wine Page43 Wine Form

Club linEs44 Club Directory44 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements

isAF Youth Worlds

Day 3 of the isAF Youth Worlds. read more about the sharks sailors’ adventures at the sail First isAF Youth Worlds on page 24.

thE briDgE4 Calendar6 Commodore’s Message 8 General Manager’s Message

FEAturEs 10 Sunset Series 2013 (Sunset by Numbers)12 Around Hong Kong Island in 2h 41m 57s

sAiling14 Action packed opening to the Etchells season16 Big Boats 2013 Review18 Starter’s Box20 Sharks at the IODA Asian Championships 2013 – Hayama, Japan22 29er World Championships 2013 – Aarhus, Denmark24 ISAF Youth Worlds26 Racing in the USA28 Sailing Development | Training

roWing30 Cloudy with a chance of ‘Swedish’ Meatballs!

mArinE33 Marine | Boatyard34 Ship Shop35 Classified Page36 Marine Directory

othEr sPorts38 Kellett Golf Society August Match Report38 RHKYC Squash Open (Handicap Tournament)

Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Joachim Isler; Vice Commodore Mark Whitehead; Rear Commodore Sailing Anthony Day; Rear Commodore Club Robert Stoneley; Honorary Secretary Charlie Manzoni; Honorary Treasurer George Li; Rowing Captain Alice Page. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 44.

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oyster Feast in the Compass Room

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

1 to 31 October

1Refresher First Aid, CPR and AED Course

8optimist Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4, Go optimist

Youth Beginners HKSF levels 1, 2 and 3, Go Sailing

Youth 420 and 29er Clinics

15PVoCC Course (Engineer)

22International Wine Fair with BBQ Dinner Buffet by the Poolside

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Kellett Island Wine Fair

optimist Steps 1 and 2

optimist Gold Squad

PVoCC Course (Master)

2optimist Gold Squad

9optimist Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4, Go optimist



Youth Keelboat Taster


PVoCC Course (Engineer)

Hallowe’en Quiz


PVoCC Course (Engineer)

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3Refresher First Aid, CPR and AED Course

Meet the Champions

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optimist Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4, Go optimist



Youth Keelboat Taster

17Italian Magnum Wine Dinner from Talamonti and Peccheninoin the Compass Room

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Shelter Cove Wine Fair

optimist Step 1

optimist Practice


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optimist Practice

11Jazz, R&B and Dancing After Dark on the Main Bar Balcony




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Summer Pool Party with Huge Inflatable

Middle Island Day Middle Island 75th Anniversary and Re-opening Celebration

Class RacingDinghy RacingMatch Racingoptimist PracticeSilver SquadYouth Beginners HKSF levels 1 and 2 5

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Adult Supervised Sailing Session



Around Po Toi (outrigger/ Coastal Rowing) 19optimist Gold Squad

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Youth Sailing Club

optimist Steps 1 and 2

optimist Gold Squad


Around lamma (outrigger/Coastal Rowing)

13Adult Supervised Sailing Session

optimist Gold Squad

Introduction to Small Keelboat

20Hallowe’en Mask Making and Thriller Dance

optimist Gold Squad

Introduction to Small Keelboat

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C L A S S R A CI N G

C L A S S R A CI N G

C H I N A C O A S t R e G A t t A

M A t C H R A CI N G

Wines and Beer of the Month Marquis de Pennautier Terroirs d’Altitude Chardonnay 2011 – languedoc-Roussillon, France

Dr John’s Willunga Shiraz 2010 – Mclaren Vale, Australia

Erdinger Champs

CHINA COASt ReGAttA

F LY I N G 15 N A t I O N A L S

HONG KONG tOVIetNAM RACe StARtS

oyster Feast in the Compass Room

1 to 31 October

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

1 to 31 October

Summer Pool Party with Huge Inflatable the last one in the Series!

Saturday 5 October


The Bridge

Commodore’s MessageThis year’s Middle Island Big Day Out on 5 October will feature a parent/child sailing race so I hope to see plenty of you participating. Following this family day there will be the Middle Island 75th Anniversary and Re-opening Ceremony in the evening, with an open bar and canapés for members only, and entertainment from the RHKYC Pipe Band. We are also delighted that members of Tom Larmour’s family will be there to perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tom Larmour Cadet Room.

As Commodore I am very much looking forward to the Club hosting the International Council of Yacht Clubs at their Commodores’ Forum in early November. This is a very important organisation, of which our Club is a founding member. The provisional attendance list has representatives flying in from Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand. We have set up an interesting and varied range of discussion topics and it will be very interesting and informative to get the perspective of other clubs around the world on how they face similar issues to our own.

Next month, mooring space will be at a premium for boats visiting Kellett Island to take part in the Tommy Bahama Around The Island Race and I would urge everyone to complete the online entry form as soon as possible, and submit mooring requests to the Marine Office to avoid a very early start from your home mooring on 10 November.

After the excitement of much international competition, the Rowing Section now settles down to concentrate on some key local events such as the Hong Kong Rowing Championships and the Around the Island Race.

In response to the high level of demand for Individual Debenture Memberships, the General Committee has approved the release of a limited quota of Individual Debentures from 1 October to 30 November at the selling price of $1.5M each. Our ideal targets as always are friends of our existing members, so if you know someone who you believe would be interested please contact the Membership Office on 2239 0372 or email [email protected].

I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

Commodore Joachim isler會長約翰伊詩禮

I hope you all enjoyed the fantastic Autumn Regatta weekend, and many thanks to all our sponsors. Detailed coverage of this will be carried in the November Ahoy!. It was a pleasure to see the Club’s new committee boat out in the harbour for its first official outing. We are now looking forward to top class Big Boat racing at the St. Regis China Coast Regatta – if you haven’t remembered to put your entry in yet, you just have enough time as the deadline for late entries is 7 October! Coming fast on its heels is the Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam

Race which starts on 17 October. This is shaping up to be one of the best offshore races the Club has ever organised. At the beginning of November we will host the Flying Fifteen Nationals quickly followed by their World Championships, both of which will be hosted out of our recently refurbished Middle Island venue.

I had pleasure in being part of the Club’s team, skippered by Nick Burns, that took part in the New York Yacht Club Invitational event in mid-September. This is a hugely impressive regatta and one that the Club is very proud to be invited to participate in. Full coverage will appear in the next issue. Whilst the overall result was not the one we were looking for, the experience gained of sailing in the waters off Newport will certainly stand the Club in good stead for future years.

We continue to progress the designs for the development of the Kellett Island Clubhouse. It is hoped that we will be sufficiently advanced with these to present them to members for feedback at a Members’ Forum during October. Watch out for the exact details on the weekly e-newsletters and on posters around the Clubhouses.

相信各位和我一樣享受了一個精彩的「秋季帆船賽」週末，感謝各贊助商對賽事的支持。賽事的詳細報告將刊登於十一月份 Ahoy!。很高興在維港見到會所的新裁判船正式投入服務。十分期待於「瑞吉國際中國海岸帆船賽」中各頂級大型帆船的競逐場面，如果你還未報名的話，還有一點點時間，賽事截止報名日期為十月七日。緊接其後的是十月十七日舉行的「奧迪香港至越南帆船賽」，這項賽事漸漸成為會所舉辦的其中一個最佳離岸賽。十一月初，我們會在最近裝修完畢的中途島舉辦「Flying Fif teen 級別香港錦標賽」和「世界錦標賽」。

非常高興與船長 Nick Burns 一同代表會所出席於九月中由紐約帆船會舉辦的邀請賽。十分榮幸香港遊艇會獲邀出席這是個令人印象深刻的賽事。賽事報告將於下期刊登。雖然賽果並非我們預期，但在紐波特海域作賽的經驗將為會所參與未來賽事打好基礎。

吉列島發展計劃正在順利進行中。我們希望於十月份的簡報會向各會員交代最新動向並收集各位的意見，有關資料請留意每週電郵和於會所張貼的海報。

本年度的「中途島日」將於十月五日舉行，屆時會舉行親子帆船賽，希望大家踴躍參加。緊接著這個家庭日，晚上將會舉行「中途島會所七十五週年紀念和重新啟用典禮」，大會將提供飲品和小點供會員享用，香港遊艇會風笛隊更會現場演奏，增加氣氛。會所十分榮幸能夠邀請到 Tom Larmour 的家庭成員為「Tom Larmour 青年室」進行剪綵儀式。

作為會長，我十分期待本會於十一月初舉辦的「國際帆船俱樂部協會會長論壇」。香港遊艇會是該重要組織之創會成員之一。目前收到的出席名單中，有來自歐洲、美國、澳洲和紐西蘭的代表。我們定出各項有趣和多元化的議題，希望透過來自世界各地代表的分享和討論，使大家從不同的角度了解各界面對相類似問題的處理方法，相信過程將會十分有趣並獲益良多。

下個月，由於「Tommy Bahama 香港環島帆船大賽」，吉列島的泊船位將會非常緊張。如閣下希望避免於十一月十日清早需要駕駛參賽帆船到吉列島參與賽事的話，我建議大家盡快於網上提交海事部預約泊船位的申請表格。

在緊湊的國際賽後，我們的划艇部正為一些重要的本地賽事，如「香港划艇錦標賽」和「香港環島大賽」作準備。

由於可轉讓個人會籍非常受歡迎，理事會決定批准限量的會籍申請，申請日期為二零一三年十月一日至十一月三十日，入會費為港幣一百五十萬元。我們期望申請人是會員的朋友，如果你身邊有朋友有興趣的話，請致電 2239 0372 或電郵 [email protected] 與會籍部聯絡。

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The Bridge

General Manager’s MessageThe summer holidays already seem a distant memory, and looking at everything that is coming up over the next few weeks and months, we will be into the New Year before we know it.

Sailing in particular has an incredibly busy schedule ahead with several major regattas coming up in the next couple of months plus plenty to do on the social front. The Autumn Regatta was held last month and coming up we have the St. Regis China Coast Regatta and the Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam Race. Following these

of course are the Flying Fifteen Worlds and then the Lipton Trophy followed immediately by our iconic Around the Island Race, sponsored once again by Tommy Bahama, who this year will also be sponsoring the Around Middle Island Race for our young sailors.

The refurbishment of Middle Island has now been completed. Feedback we have been receiving has been extremely positive and I would just like to express my thanks to Inge Strompf-Jepsen and her team for their excellent designs and tireless efforts to complete the refurbishment both on time and within budget. But I would also like to thank all our own staff at Middle Island for their efforts in maintaining service to members throughout the project in what have been extremely difficult conditions, they are all a credit to the Club.

In early November the Club plays host to the 8th ICOYC (International Council of Yacht Clubs) Commodores’ Forum. Our Club was one of the

Founder members of this important organisation which gives clubs from around the world the opportunity to hold in-depth discussions on issues, challenges and opportunities of mutual interest and to learn from one another on how these can or have been dealt with by other clubs. Some of the Commodores and Officers of these clubs will be extending their stay in Hong Kong in order to participate in some of our various sailing activities and I am sure that they will be made extremely welcome as always.

Over the past year or so we have also been building our programme of events for all the family. The next one of these is for Hallowe’en, so please bring your children to the Main Lawn on 27 October where they can make a themed mask and learn the steps to the Thriller dance! And on the following Saturday, 2 November, we will once again have Pottery Painting, also taking place on the Main Lawn. Don’t forget to book places for these two events as we expect from experience that they will be very popular and places are, I am afraid, strictly limited.

In addition to the monthly wine dinner programme, this month we have the International Wine Fair with BBQ Dinner Buffet on 29 October at the Poolside. This is an excellent opportunity for wine-loving members to taste different wines from all around the globe and definitely one not to be missed.

The Club’s Bowling League kicked off with a Gutter Party on 18 September and this year there are nine teams taking part. The Kellett Golf Society and Squash Section also both continue to be active, and their reports appear on page 38.

I look forward to seeing you all around the Club.

general manager mark bovaird總經理布馬克

暑假好像已經過了很久，看到未來數星期以至數月的各項精彩活動，相信不經不覺已是新年。

帆船方面尤其繁忙，除了幾個主要的大型賽事外，還有一連串相關的社交活動。精彩賽事包括上個月剛舉行的「秋季帆船賽」，即將舉行的瑞吉國際中國海岸帆船賽」和「奧迪香港至越南帆船賽」。還有稍後的 Flying Fif teen 級別世界錦標賽」、「Lipton 盃帆船賽」和於翌日舉行，

再次得到 Tommy Bahama 贊助的「香港環島帆船大賽」。Tommy Bahama 還首次贊助專為青少年舉辦的「中途島環島帆船賽」。

中途島裝修工程已經完成。大家對翻新後的會所評價很高，我希望藉此機會感謝 Inge Strompf-Jepsen 和她的團隊的精心設計，還有努力不懈的付出使工程能夠於預算和預期內完成。同時，我亦感謝中途島員工們於工程期間，在惡劣環境下依然盡力為會員提供最好的服務。

十一月初，我們將會舉辦第八屆「國際帆船俱樂部協會會長論壇」。香港遊艇會是該組織之創會成員之一，這個重要組織使世界各地的遊艇會能夠深入討論大家所面對的挑戰、探討共同發展的空間和從各方經驗中學

習。其中一些參與論壇的會長將留港參與會所的帆船活動，相信一如以往，他們將會受到熱情的款待。

在過去一年多，會所致力籌辦更多適合一家大小參與的活動。下一個即將舉行的是萬聖節慶祝活動，各位可以攜同孩子們於十月二十七日在 Main Lawn 製作萬聖節主題面具和學習驚嚇的舞蹈。在稍後的星期六，十一月二日，同樣於 Main Lawn 有「陶瓷彩繪活動」。這兩個活動一向十分受歡迎，加上名額有限，如有興趣，請盡早報名。

除了每月舉行的「美酒佳餚晚宴」外，本月二十九日，在池畔會舉行「國際美酒及自助燒烤晚宴」。晚宴提供來自世界各地的名釀，相信能夠滿足每一位愛好美酒的人仕。

香港遊艇會保齡球聯賽」由九月十八日舉行的聯歡派對展開序幕，本年度聯賽有九支隊伍參加。吉列高爾夫球會和壁球部將會繼續舉辦不同活動，活動報告刊於第三十八頁。

期待於會所和大家見面。


Feature | Sunset Series 2013

Sailing never sleeps! With the serious business of Saturday class racing out of the way, the focus changed to Friday nights over the 12 weeks that make up the Sunset Series. With just one start for all competitors at 1745hrs each week, handicaps were applied and adjusted for each boat on a weekly basis, with Race Officers each week volunteering from the classes.

While the series has traditionally been regarded as something of a ‘drift-fest’, this year’s series enjoyed above-average conditions leading to some grumbles about handicaps for some classes being disadvantageous in the prevailing breeze.

There were, however, no grumbles about the après-race beers on the dock or the prizes which ranged from wine to sunscreen, through deli night, Italian night and curry night, to Ship Shop night. At the Overall prizegiving, the Steward Trophy for most firsts was awarded to Alessandro Schueeli and crew on Cacafuego and the Sunset Series Cup was awarded to Nelson Tsai and crew on Diablo, who finished the series as the overall winner, only 0.5 points clear of Rex Tan’s Caviar.

Sunset Series 2013 (Sunset by Numbers)WORDS: LINDSAy LyONS | PHOTOS: LINDSAy LyONS AND DILyS WONg

We would like to thank our weekly Race Officers, provided by the classes; Marc St-Laurent / Diane Powers, Tristan Stewart, Chris Morgan, David Bone, Phil Bowring, Raymond Fung, Nelson Tsai / Nicolas Harper, Sebastien Vong, Naoki Ishihara, Simon Crockett, Ambrose Lo / Phil Bowring and Girl Friday, Judy Roberts.

most Firsts – Cacafuego

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Feature | Sunset Series 2013

OVeRALL ReSULtS (tOP 20)SAIl No BoAT NAME oWNER / SKIPPER ClASS ToTAl DISCARD NETT PoS

208 Diablo Nelson Tsai Ruffian 86.5 53 33.5 1716 Caviar Rex / Eric Impala 91 57 34 22149 Cacafuego Alessandro Schueeli Beneteau 25 107 69 38 3731 Rainbow Chaser W Tam Impala 91 51 40 43701 Puff’n’Stuff David Chow F15 94 54 40 53990 Noisy Forefather II Sam / Ernest F15 105 62 43 61052 Happy Hour Simon Wong Sonata 87 43 44 7700 Taurus F Ma Impala 116 71 45 81046 Capoeira Godfrey / Kendall Etchells 168 116 52 91508 The Lighthouse Simon Pickering F15 195 142 53 10787 3 x 11 Jimmy Farquhar Etchells 120 67 53 113046 Sky’s The Limit Mowsers SB3 119.9 64 55.9 122261 Figure of Eight Alex Yu J/80 130 71 59 131243 Gunga Din Nick Burns Etchells 165.5 102 63.5 143830 Squiffy David Bone F15 207 143 64 153978 Flying Fort Spencer Suen F15 197 120 77 162150 Beneteau 2 Michael Becker Beneteau 25 158 76 82 17912 Shrub Isler / Taylor Etchells 272 164 108 183700 Fantastic Five Bernard / Eugene F15 306 164 142 193828 Ffirecracker Malone Phillips Team F15 338 164 174 20

0.5 – Diablo ’S WINNING MARGIN AFteR 12 WeeKS OF RACING

1 – race lost to a T31 – live lobster in the weekly prizes, prompting the reaction, “What do you expect me to do with this!?!”1 – the number of competitors whose final handicap equalled their starting handicap2 – Beneteau 25s were chartered from the Club and used to capacity 2 – boats Beneteau 2 and Happy Hour completed every race without winning a prize… until the final race when they placed 2nd and 4th respectively2 – the highest number of firsts, scored by Cacafuego3 – boats called oCS over the series4 – the number of times Judy volunteered to be ARo6 – classes in the top 10 overall6 – boats scored DNFs over the series7 – the most consistent, if not the most successful, performer was Happy Hour, averaging 7 points per race over the series, and finishing in 7th overall

9.5 – POINtS SePARAteD tHe tOP 6 BOAtS FOR tHe SeRIeS

11 – boats completed only 1 race, with French Fries taking first place in their only race of the series12 – boats completed every race including the top 8 for the series18 – the lowest turnout20 – boats was the average participation per race23 – boats on the busiest start line40 – boats participated over the course of 12 weeks From top anti-clockwise: 1st overall – Diablo; 2nd overall – Caviar; 3rd overall – Cacafuego; 4th overall –

Rainbow Chaser; 5th overall – Puff’n’Stuff ; 6th overall – Noisy Forefather II


Around Hong Kong Island in 2h 41m 57s

Here is how to beat the Cariad Trophy speed record!WORDS: PAUL ZIMMERMAN

I can’t think of a better way of celebrating skipper Dennis Wong’s life as an avid sailor and kite boarder than by challenging the Hong Kong sailing community to beat his 1990 record circumnavigating Hong Kong Island in 2h 41m 57s on his Hobie 21.

This qualified Dennis Wong and his crew including Francis Ong and me for the Cariad Trophy which is located in the offices of the Hong Kong Sailing Federation. Anyone who wishes to attempt to break the record can find the updated rules on the Hong Kong Sailing Federation website www.sailing.org.hk under Racing Rules.

During one of our gatherings we wondered why no-one has been able to break the record we set – even though rumours have it that a few did break their boats trying. So here are the four basic requirements to breaking the record:

1. You need a boat faster than a Hobie 21;

2. You need to go out during the first surge of the northern monsoon;

3. You need your approved time keepers in place;

4. You need to be a better sailor than the late Denis Wong.

Only the northern monsoon can help you set a new record. We discussed the ideal wind conditions long and hard over noodles at the shop in To Tei Wan where the Hobie Club is located. Going out when Hong Kong freezes over ensures minimal gaps in the wind when sailing up East Lamma Channel, and a straight reach (except for ducking ferries) through the harbour. You’ll also avoid the swell which usually stops you in your tracks on the east of the island. You’ll find yourself going down waters weirdly flat with short white capped waves.

The third rule is important. You must make sure to have a fairly long list of time keepers approved ahead of time by the HKSF. The redundancy is needed as you can’t give people a lot of warning time when the wind turns.

Finally, you have to prove yourself a better skipper than Denis Wong who passed away after a struggle with cancer this year. On the first day of the first monsoon in 1990 he considered the wind too strong and postponed the start for 24 hours. He was afraid that we would capsize. His call was spot on. The next day was perfect, and we had 25kts of breeze just off north and reasonable seas all the way around.

Any takers for a crack at Hong Kong’s ultimate speed sailing record during the northern monsoon later this year?

BoAT / SKIPPER’S NAME DATE TIME TYPE

Cariad VIII (Reg Maynard)

(Circa 1976) 4-12-0 Contessa 35 – Doug Peterson

Ceil V (William Turnbull)

(Circa 1977) 3-52-59 Miller (Ben lexen) 48

Uin-na-Mara (Hector Ross)

(Circa 1979) 3-30-00 Supercraft 44 – Ed Dubois

La Pantera (Chris ostenfeld)

November 1979 3-21-56 Contessa 43 – Doug Peterson 42

Defiance (Bob lavoo)

8 July 1984 3-20-45.01 Swan 51 – German Frers

(R. I. Walker) 14 october 1984 3-15-33 Hobie 18(Woody Bliss, Russell West) 27 November 1988 3-11-42 Hobie 21(Woody Bliss, Russell West) 5 February 1989 3-01-24 Hobie 21Force Eight (Dennis Wong Shun-kit)

1 December 1990 2-41-57 Hobie 21

Feature | Cariad Trophy


Sailing

he Etchells 2013-14 racing season has opened!! The way the first two weekends of racing are shaping up is a good indication of how competitive this year’s sailing is going to be. You don’t want to miss it.

The first weekend with Cirrus 1 and 2 started with some excellent set-up tips from Warwick Downes who was on hand on the dock with his measuring tape and a team of agile and able assistant (aka Andy Lam). There were lots of interesting questions and even more interesting answers. Having digested all the tuning guides, the crews set off to measure and tweak their rigs. We also welcomed some new young sailors to the fleet with Dan Watson, Pip Halton and Willem van Walt Meijer joining us for the afternoon.

Racing started in a decent easterly breeze with a strong outgoing tide with 15 boats on the start line. The newest boat in town, 1364 (soon to be renamed) arrived on the Wednesday before and Greg Kearns and Frank Van Kempen, with some help from the Class Sec on the bow, didn’t waste any time in getting her to the front of the fleet with a close 3rd in Race 1 and a strong win in Race 2. Their race start tactics paid off with two strong pin end starts and they played the shifts well up the beats. After the opening weekend they lead the series and are looking forward to more close racing.

Marty Kaye and the boys on Easy Tiger (884) were keeping the ‘newbies’ honest in Race 1 winning the first long beat to the top mark and then eventually leading the fleet back towards the finish at Hung Hom. It was all looking good until Warwick, sailing 3x11 (787) snuck down the right side of the track along Kai Tak (admittedly he was heading for the wrong mark at Dock Buoy) and then he came reaching across the front of the fleet to steal the win in the first race.

The enthusiasm within the fleet (or was it the tide) at the start of Race 2 got the better of

some boats with at least 3 bows over the line. 884, 787 and Marianne II (1047) all went back while the rest of the fleet chased after the New Boat (1364). James Badenach and James Polson sailing Lickety Split (1235) were only two up in the second race (they missed Race 1 after a late brunch and a few Bloody Marys) and were looking like the only boat that could catch 1364 while Easy Tiger was busily sailing up through the fleet. While 1364 got the gun for the first time in Hong Kong, there was nothing in it between 884, 1235 and Mind the Bumps (1344) at the finish. There was plenty of action up and down the fleet and even some rumours of a few potential Cowbuoy points involving none other than The Battler (903) whose crew have only just finished repairing the bow from last season’s incident.

While there were no serious arguments on the dock and no obvious scratches after the first weekend, the second weekend with races Cirrus 3 and 4 more than made up for it. A morning training session was choreographed by Ben Williams and his team of expert trainers – Greg Farrell, Guy Brearey, Andy Service and Warwick Downes – were all on hand to share their knowledge and tips on manoeuvres. With numerous starts, short windward / leewards and eight boats taking part, there were noticeable improvements on all the boats on the water.

After a short lunch break, the rest of the fleet joined the trainees for two races with 6 to 8kts of good breeze with the harbour tide steadily filling all afternoon.

Armed with their new lessons, the 15 crews got off to a clean start for Race 1, with the teacher leading the students up the left side of the track towards Kai Tak. Warwick sailing 3x11 (787) was first round the top mark and led the whole fleet around the track. There was some close racing in the middle of the pack with numerous changes of places on the short run and beat to E2 with the newbies on New Boat (1364) coming out in front to secure a 2nd place.

The start of Race 2 will be remembered (and will wish to be forgotten by others) for a big port starboard impact which saw Double Shot (402) on starboard lose the leeward shrouds, central console and snapped boom while the

rig miraculously stayed up. Dan Watson and crew took swift action to get the sails down and recover the situation. The Cowbouy jury will be meeting in the coming days to decide on the severity of the incident and whether the offending boat will be awarded the unwanted Cock Award.

Meanwhile, having been away from racing last season, Sailbad the Sinner (760) made an impactful return to the fleet. They were involved in another port starboard incident which resulted in their breaking their boom and forcing their retirement from the race. And just when we thought that there were no more Cowbuoy points left to be shared out, Mark Yeadon got into a little tussle with the boys on 938 and The Answer is… Mark Parker took a blow to his crown from the boom of Diva Deux!

With so much chaos in Race 2, no-one remembers what happened other than Marty Kaye (884) with his new Dutch pal Willem, had a close tussle with the other Dutchman Van Kempen and his crew in 1364. 884 though took the gun after a few lead changes and with another second place in the bag, the boys on New Boat (1364) held onto their series lead.

Relieved to be back on the dock after a long eventful day on the water, some of the crews weren’t done yet. There were some heated discussions on the rules and definitions of works areas, prohibited areas, dredged areas and the yellow buoys. Some crews were eagerly filling out protest forms while others were negotiating to stay out of the protest room. In the end, after the calming effects of some cold beers, the Class Sec promised to clarify the situation and the warring crews withheld the protest in lieu of a bet for a case of cold beer. The outcome of the wager will be revealed next month… watch this space.

The results from races Cirrus 1 to 4 are available at: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/Etchellsresults

Action-packed opening to the Etchells season WORDS: RONAN COLLINS

Trainers are Greg Farrell | Guy Brearey | Andy Scurvy

the class kicked off the racing calendar with the annual pre-season curry in lan Kwai Fong on the thursday night before the start of racing with close to 50 sailors and partners gathering for a great night of chat and chow. our new class t-shirts were in demand too!


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Big Boats 2013 ReviewWORDS: SIMON BLORE

this isn’t really an ‘end of season report’ per se, as the Big Boats’ season is year round, so it’s more of a summary of 2013, and a chance to touch on what’s new for 2014.

there have been three main class events this year; the Spring Cup, the Summer Cup and the Round Kau Sai Chau laps held in June. From a peak of 17 boats for the very well-attended and competitive Summer Cup, to just three entries (Signal 8, Explorer and Ricochet) trying out the Sim Baldwin lap (just after a t3, and just prior to the Lions’ defeat of the Wallabies in the First test it has to be said!), attendance has been variable, and so the purpose of this piece is to let members know about the plans for next year so we can all get dates in our busy diaries.

the Year 2012 whilst competing against fully-crewed boats. Enough said.

On the cruising / rallying front, a few new members co-opted to the committee have already organised the Kau Sai Chau event, and are now also a long way through planning three weekends next year where boats can passage and race to the far-flung corners of Hong Kong. This series, entitled ‘Sailing Around our Home’ will have a racing component for those who want it, but also a loosely-planned social programme for a bit of exploring and some parties. Again, more detail to follow.

Lastly, I mentioned the AGM earlier, and the plan is to hold this on the night of Friday 27 September, just before the Autumn Regatta, in the hope that most members will be back in Hong Kong from summer leave, and in town for the Class Regatta. At the AGM we will need to endorse and / or vote on the make-up of the committee, have a special item as an SGM, have our Annual 2013 trophy awarding, outline further our plans for 2014 and also take any questions, or hear any motions from our members. It’s therefore important that Big Boats members attend, as the committee is acting on your behalf, so we need to respond to your needs. Of course unlike the other Club classes, the Big Boats group is a diverse bunch, and one that I sometimes liken to the EU, (a loose association of interests with very different agendas, speeds, alliances, and economic underpinnings!!), but hopefully with the racing and cruising programme we already have in place, we can have most wishes covered for the coming year. If not, please come and tell us at the AGM!

Oh and one more thing, we seem to have a bit of spare cash in our funds, so we might be able to run to a free drink or two at the AGM. See you there!!

For the 2013-2014 season, we now have the calendar established and available for all to see on the Club website, and on the racing front we have the return of a Winter Sunday series (Uin Na Mara re-incarnated) commencing on Sunday 15 December, plus the Spring Cup held in Port Shelter (22 and 23 February), and the Summer Cup held around Lamma / South Islands (24 and 25 May). Dates for your diaries everyone!

With these three Big Boats events, plus IRC / HKPN Club events of the two Class Regattas 2014; the China Coast Regatta 2014, and the Around the Island Race 2014 we will also be scoring a Big Boats Champion Series for the coming season, and so the best way to win this is to attend all events! More details will follow at around the time of our AGM in September; a time when trophies will be awarded for the Big Boats’ events held this year, but for those who remember it, the concept will be much like the Bolle Trophy of old.

As well as this inshore series, the Big Boats Class will also be scoring an Offshore Series Championship for those boats which will be taking part in the 2014 incarnations of the China Sea Race, the Hong Kong to Hainan Race, and the Pedro Blanco Race. Again, the best way to be champion is to do all three!

There has also been ongoing discussion on the inclusion of a double-handed racing division in our events, and the intention is that Club and Class NORs will allow this to happen for the coming season, for those who are keen to take up the challenge. In UK, a J105 (Diablo-J) being sailed double-handed somehow managed to become RORC Boat of

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Treasurer Louise Connolly

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Cruising / Racing Events eric Doguet, James Kinloch, David Harari

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only one boat, Signal 8, took part in all three Big Boats events.

Entries were up for the Summer Cup; from a ‘weedy’ 7 in 2012 to a robust 17 boats in 2013.

unfortunately, entries were down for the Spring Cup to 12 boats in 2013.

Spring Cup IRC and HKPN 1 Div were both won by Mojito, and ‘the double’ was also done by Whiskey Jack in Div 2.

In the Spring Cup HKPN, Darling finished 3rd overall in Div 2, and Cave Canem won Race 4 in the same division.

In the Summer Cup, Vixen did the double in IRC / HKPN Div 2, and Elektra convincingly won IRC Div 1 (three wins from four races), with Lighthorse winning HKPN Div 1, with four wins from four races!

In the Summer Cup, Chasse Spleen won race 2 on HKPN in Div 2.

In winning June’s Kau Sai Chau challenge, Signal 8 did the second fastest time ever for their lap of Kau Sai Chau at 1h 19m 43s. The all-time record is still with Brace Brace at 1h 12m.

Most Improved Boat, and probably also one of the most committed as well, Lighthorse have been very active in 2013 and are now sailing very consistently, witnessed by their HKPN overall win at Summer Cup. When you factor in that many of their crew travel in each weekend from China, it’s a commendable effort!

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St. Regis China Coast Regatta 12 to 14 october

Don’t forget the Mount Gay Welcome Party along with the famous red caps – all are very welcome. The focus then shifts to the newly-renovated Middle

Island with a party on the hardstanding with DJ sponsored by Heineken beer on Saturday 13 October. If you require a mooring for the regatta at Middle Island, please let Joanne in the Marine Office know as soon as possible due to space being tight. The event wraps up with a pool prizegiving back at Kellett Island. Remember that his year the regatta runs from Saturday through to Monday due to the Chung Yeung public holiday. All regatta details at:

www.chinacoastraceweek.comDon’t miss this great event, winner of the 2013 Best Regatta in Asia.

The new sailing season kicks off with a vengeance with an action-packed programme to suit all types of sailors and abilities. There is also a new set of RHKYC Standard Sailing Instructions and sailing calendar – please come by the Sailing Office to collect your copies.

Please send in your entry forms and paperwork as soon as possible for the larger races and regattas as these will come around quickly. Boats are always looking for crew, especially for the CCR, so please submit your details if you are looking for a ride. In addition we are always looking for volunteers to assist with sailing events, so let us know if you would like to help. Have a great sailing season.

Alex Johnston Sailing Manager

Starter’s BoxForthComing rACEs AnD rEgAttAs

St. Regis China Coast Regatta 12 to 14 October

Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam Race in association with VinaCapital 17 to 21 October

Flying Fifteen Hong Kong Nationals 26 October to 1 November

Flying Fifteen World Championships 2 to 8 November

Lipton Trophy presented by Zerorh+ 9 November

Tommy Bahama Around the Island Race 10 November

Pedro Blanco Race 7 and 8 December

Major Races and Regattas – Autumn 2013

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China Coast race Week timetable – st. regis China Coast regatta and Audi hong Kong to vietnam race in association with vinaCapital

DATE EVENT VENuE

10 oct Thu Skippers’ Briefing Kellett Island – Chart Room, 1830hrs

11 oct Fri Mount Gay Rum Welcome Party

Kellett Island – Main lawn, 1930hrs

12 oct Sat CCR Day 1 South East of lamma Island

12 oct Sat Heineken Beer Party and Day Prizegiving MI Hardstanding

13 oct Sun CCR Day 2 South East of lamma Island

13 oct Sun Day Prizegiving MI Hardstanding

14 oct Mon CCR Day 3 South East of lamma Island

14 oct Mon Regatta Prizegiving Kellett Island – Poolside, 1900hrs

16 oct Wed Immigration Formalities Kellett Island – Geoff Edmonds Room – 1630hrs to 1900hrs

16 oct Wed Hong Kong to Vietnam Race Skippers’ Briefing Kellett Island – Chart Room – 1830hrs

17 oct Thu Hong Kong to Vietnam Race 2013 Victoria Harbour or SE lamma – 1320hrs start

20 oct Sun Prizegiving Nha Trang. Sheraton Hotel – 1800hrs

21 oct Mon Race officially ends 1200hrs



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Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam Race in association with VinaCapital 17 to 21 october

The Club is very pleased to announce Audi International as the title sponsor of this exciting race. In addition – VinaCapital are also back again as a sub-sponsor. The international entries this year are significant with a number of large boats coming to Hong Kong to compete in the event which promises to be a thrilling race. Members will be able to follow

the race with the Yellowbrick tracking system on the website. The location prizegiving will take place in the Sheraton – Nha Trang in the Altitude bar – on Sunday 21 October at 1800hrs. Crews usually then go on to the Sailing Club on the beach to carry on the party. Alex and Simon Pickering will be in Vietnam to finish the boats and provide support.

Tommy Bahama Around the Island Race 2013Hong Kong’s biggest race of the season returns. This year’s promises to be even bigger with hopefully a repeat of last year’s good breeze. Mooring space at Kellett Island will be very

restricted so space will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. The prizegiving will take place on Monday 11 November by the pool at Kellett Island. All are very welcome. Don’t forget that some classes are required to be signed off by their Class Secretary in order to be allowed to compete.

The NoR, entry form and Youth consent form are already published on the website at: www.rhkyc.org.hk/tommybahamaAroundtheislandrace.aspx

Sailing/Rowing CircularThe Sailing Office puts this out every other Tuesday throughout the year regarding sailing and rowing events. Please contact Lindsay at [email protected] if you want something to be included or if you are not receiving these emails and would like to. The circular is best viewed in HTML format on your computer due to the pictures included in this newsletter.

For further details please contact Alex on 2239 0362 or email [email protected] For the latest information please visit our website: www.rhkyc.org.hk

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As if their summer wasn’t already busy enough with other sailing events and returning to school, some of our Sharks were also invited along to the IODA Asian Championships in Japan. Each Asian country is given a number of spaces for competitors, so our sailors had to be selected from local events to participate.

This year out of the squad of 11 sailors whowere chosen, four were from the Club’s Sharks Squad. We had a mix of more experienced sailors and also our younger up-and-coming Optimist stars who were seeking experience. The team included Scarlett Manzoni, Dolf Hendriksen, Julian Fung and Oskar Tullberg.

They joined other sailors from J-Asia (Marian Williams, Thorwen Uiterwaal, Molly and Nancy Highfield) and also from the Hong Kong Sea School (Siu Ka Chun, Yun Tse Fung Wilson and Chung Ho Yin Markus) to form our largest-ever Team Hong Kong. Acting as team coaches were Kam Lui (HKSS), Marek (J-Asia) and Nick Hollis (RHKYC). A total of 105 sailors from 13 countries took part in the regatta, sailed from Hayama Marina.

The team arrived on 20 August and were collected VIP style from Tokyo Airport, arriving at the hotel in the evening. There they quickly met up with old friends (the coaches too!) and then bunked down for the night.

job for the race committee, but they made the right decision to send the sailors back in again fairly promptly.

So, second day into the championships and still no wind!

On Sunday, again it was a similar story. After waiting on shore the sailors were sent out when some wind finally arrived. However it didn’t stick around for long and the race was abandoned as they reached the top mark.

After a while, they were again sent ashore and were held until about 1500hrs when the racing was cancelled for the day.

Monday and finally some wind arrived – although it took a while!

The fleet was sent out after a short postponement and we managed to start a race. Again though, the wind failed and the race was abandoned. I think this has possibly been the most amount of restarts for the first race of a championship ever!

By this point, the sailors who were black flagged from two days before were getting a bit bored too as they still were not allowed to race until the first race had been completed!

After waiting for a bit longer the wind finally kicked in from near the sea breeze direction.

On the 21st, the team spent the day sorting their boats and getting measured – quite a timely process when there are so many things on the Optimist to check! The sails alone took three hours!

Anyway, the team finally got onto the water for a short session in the afternoon and were able to do some basic checks.

On the 22nd the National Team managed a whole day of training, working on their speed and lane holding. It was a productive session and they were able to train against other countries for the first time to get a taste of the competition.

The next day was the practice race day, however the weather was not favourable - flat calm, very hot and humid. After a delay the sailors were eventually launched under the D flag, however they had other ideas and in protest, nobody launched for the race due to the bad weather conditions!

The 24th was sadly a similar story, but thankfully a bit cooler. The sailors were kept on shore for a few hours with not much happening in the way of wind. At about 1430hrs a small amount of wind appeared and they were released.

Upon reaching the course area though, the wind had again dropped to nothing. A hard

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The race was again restarted and the sailors managed to get around the course in about 5kts of wind.

The leading fleet had managed to get around to the downwind leg, when a miscommunication from the race management team meant that the mark-laying boat tried to move the mark whilst competitors were sailing around it! Yet again, the first race had to be abandoned.

They restarted the first race again and this time they were able to finish it. A second race was then squeezed in afterwards and the sailors eventually reached shore at about 1730hrs. They mainly found the starts pretty tough and hard to recover from in the light air if they didn’t go to plan. The line had quite a lot of bias which caused clumping of boats at the favoured end. This in turn then caused the race committee to break out the black flag – a shame as the sailors were not completely at fault.

On the Tuesday a rather controversial decision was made to go ahead with the Team Racing Championships rather than complete more of the Fleet Racing. Hong Kong entered two teams for the team racing – an event that we don’t practice back in Hong Kong except for our one event of the year (the Inter-school Championships). Our teams were excited and after a recap of team racing tactics and a few sneaky tips from the coaches they were let loose. Unfortunately our first match wasn’t an easy one! Our first team lost out in the first round to Japan and after losing their second match against Indonesia (a very close match!) they were knocked out. Our second team for Hong Kong had a similarly ‘easy’ start against the current champions Singapore. The team lost the match but gave a very good fight. In their second match they were against Australia. After the race start our team was sailing very well and were in winning positions. Unfortunately the wind dropped and the race was abandoned. The sea breeze kicked in after a short while and the race was re-started. This time, however, Australia were determined not to slip up again and with the slightly stronger breeze sailed well to a victory (only just though!).

The team then had a short training session whilst the good wind was present, then sailed in early to go back to the hotel and rest.

On the Wednesday the forecast was a bit better. The day started with a light gradient but then that dropped out to allow the sea breeze to come in. However the sea breeze never quite gained as much strength as normal so the sailors were left with fairly light winds. This made it even more important to get off the start line cleanly.

All in all our sailors did a good job and were pushing the very competitive starts well. They were mostly front row a lot of the time. The hardest transition for most of them was the rate of the shifts. In Hong Kong they are used to a lot of gusts and shifts and sometimes you can tack quite a lot in one beat. In Japan they found it hard to adapt to the steady wind that shifted less. Sometimes they needed to relax and sail for longer on a tack rather than tack too much.

Those who found their way off the start line did well and were able to finish inside the top of the fleet. Thorwen Uiterwaal from J-Asia had the best day of all with a 15, 17 and 13. He had found a winning formula. Our young Sharks were not too far behind. Julian managed a 26 and a 17 in the last two races of the day – some good results for a young sailor at his second-ever overseas event. Scarlett also battled well in the lighter winds. In her last year of Optimist she certainly was after a bit more wind but she sailed well in the tricky conditions to get some results in the top 30.

Our new younger sailors Oskar and Dolf also did a good job at the starts, but unfortunately lost out on tactics throughout the race. They did however learn a lot from their mistakes (that they were able to point out to the coach!) which is promising for the years ahead of them in the class.

On the last day the sailors had different objectives. For some of the team it was a case of carrying on as normal with no huge risks involved to consolidate their position, for others we wanted them to use it as a learning exercise for their future years. They were told to take bigger risks at the start and push much harder. For Dolf, unfortunately it was a day to stay on the spectator boat as he had caught a

fairly major fever and was quite ill. It was a bit of a struggle to stop him from sailing!

The whole team went out and really got stuck in well. The sea breeze kicked in strong with a very steep swell – it was pretty hairy in the rib! Our guys pushed the line hard. The older more experienced sailors did a good job and Wilson from the Sea School managed some good top 20 results.

It was really tough racing with gusts of up to 20kts and breaking waves that were a good metre or two high. Julian had the best result from the Sharks with a 17th – a great result against so many bigger sailors.

By the end of the regatta Hong Kong had put in a good performance and for our new younger sailors coming through it was a positive start on a big learning curve. They all thoroughly enjoyed the event and have learned a huge amount from it in many different aspects of sailing. They saw firsthand the hard work and professionalism it takes to get to the top of the fleet, and also they saw the huge rewards of the hard work that goes into a campaign. They are all now super eager to continue to develop their own sailing in Hong Kong and train together to one day become the best!

Final results: Siu Ka Chun (HKSS) – 51st, Wilson Yun Tse Fung (HKSS) - 56th, Thorwen Uiterwaal (J-Asia) – 59th, Julian Fung (RHKYC) – 74th, Scarlett Manzoni (RHKYC) – 78th, Marcus Chung Ho Yin (HKSS) – 85th, Marian Williams (J-Asia) – 86th, Nancy Highfield – 94th, Dolf Hendriksen (RHKYC) – 96th, Oskar Tullberg (RHKYC) – 100th.

Many thanks to Elberti Uiterwaal (Team Leader) for managing the trip, and thanks from the sailors to the Club for its support.

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this event drew Hong Kong’s largest-ever presence at the 29er World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark. Competing in the event were five teams from the Sharks Squad, and two teams from Aberdeen Boat Club.

this year’s team varied in experience. For Isabel tulloch, Florrie Manzoni and Aymeric Gillard with Henry Salmon, this was to be their second World Championships in the class. Our new teams were Aidan Long with Leonardo Giustiniani and Wilhelm Christensson with Samuel McDonald. Our team supporters Scarlett and Campbell Manzoni managed to source a charter boat at the event, and so they too entered the competition.

Pre-Regatta TrainingThe team arrived in Aarhus early for some pre-event training. Some sailors had come from other events in Europe, and another had flown in from the US, so it was a good thing to arrive early and get rid of any jetlag.

Although they all arrived OK, the boats unfortunately were delayed on the container ship over the weekend. Never mind though as the team used this time well for some recovery from their busy summers, and to bond as a team.

Training mainly consisted of a few warm-up exercises to refresh boat handling and boat speed. We then joined in with a lot of other 29ers to do some practice races and starts. In other sessions we worked mainly on straight line speed and height – essential for big fleet racing.

After a few days of training, the start of the event came around and the teams prepared for their practice race. After cleaning and polishing boats they headed out on the water.

A lot of sailors got lost on the way to the race course, and so the majority of the fleet were from Hong Kong! Unfortunately after the start the

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wind quickly disappeared and due to no wind and lack of boats, it was decided to pull out at the top mark and head home.

Once back, a bit more polishing and cleaning was done in preparation for the first day of racing.

The Qualifying SeriesThe first half of the event consisted of a qualification series. The sailors were ranked and then split into four fleets of equal size and ability, each fleet consisting of an equal number of super fast guys and lesser experienced – not all the best in one fleet.

The first day was a bit mixed, and the sailors were a tad nervous. Aymeric and Henry were less nervous after their warm-up at the ISAF World Championships and they started off the regatta well finishing in 99th after the first day (Silver fleet level). Florrie and Isabel didn’t have the start to the regatta they wanted, and after getting caught up with other sailors on the starts who were less able, they found it hard to salvage a good result.

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For our new teams, we weren’t quite sure what to expect as they’d never raced against other countries before in an event of this scale – the maximum boats they’d ever raced against was about 10! Aidan and Leo started off well, with some results getting into the 30s. Wilhelm and Samuel were similar, scoring some results just inside the top 30.

During the qualification series the sailors coped with the tricky conditions well. Huge rainstorms kept appearing throughout the day providing huge windshifts and very variable wind strength, making places switch constantly on the racecourse.

On the last day, two of our teams were on the brink of the Silver fleet. The day didn’t go as planned though and they dropped into the Bronze fleet – a shame, but still a good improvement on last year.

So at the end of the qualification series, Henry and Aymeric, Florrie and Isabel were in the Bronze fleet while Wilhelm and Samuel, Aidan and Leo, and Scarlett and Campbell were all in Emerald.

The Final SeriesInto the final series, and the sailors were keen to use their new-found knowledge to improve their results.

Starting was the main issue and it wasn’t helped by a startline that was almost always too biased. Because of this, the fleet was started on the black flag 90% of the time which made it extremely hard to push the start to do well in the race.

However, our team had a good crack of it and on the first day in the Emerald fleet Wilhelm and Samuel sailed their way to two top 5s. Unfortunately their first race was a BFD, but good to see them pushing the start for a win rather than being spat out of the back! Unfortunately the boys also had to miss two races due to a rogue boat that smashed into the side of them leaving a large hole. This didn’t help their final series, but the team managed to repair the boat (to being watertight) overnight so it was ready for the next day of racing.

Above from top clockwise: Wilhelm and sam; leo in action; scarlett and Campbell; henry and Aymeric; Florrie and isabel leading the fleet

Aidan and Leo also sailed well and consistently, achieving almost all their results inside the top 30 positions. A good performance for a team that has been sailing competitively for less than a year.

In the lighter wind, the team of Scarlett and Campbell were flying along. In the last two days of the event, all their results were inside the top 10 positions except for one black flag.

In the Bronze fleet Florrie and Isabel managed a 6th and Aymeric and Henry managed a few top 20s, sadly struggling a bit in the lighter wind with their heavy crew weight downwind.

Most results improved throughout the week and the teams became more comfortable on the start line, even whilst under black flag. Florrie and Isabel managed to break into the top 10 a few times with a 2nd place in their series.

All in all the team sailed well. The newer teams learned some valuable lessons about big fleet racing tactics, and all teams improved their straight line boat speed – something that is hard to do in Hong Kong when you don’t have many fast boats to chase in training.

The teams improved on last year’s positions and the final results were as follows:Florrie and Isabel – 22nd Bronze fleet 129th / 216 boats), Henry and Aymeric – 34th Bronze fleet (141st Overall), Scarlett and Campbell – 22nd

Emerald fleet, Aidan and Leo – 35th Emerald fleet and Wilhelm and Samuel – 39th Emerald fleet.

The sailors would like to thank the Club for its support at this regatta. It was a very successful trip in the development of our High Performance Racing programme. Nick would also like to express his thanks to the team of parent supporters.

If you are interested in joining our 29er programme and are over 13 years old with Level 3 minimum, please contact [email protected]


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had been in Cyprus for about a week, training and getting to know the venue, however I could not have been happier to see my teammates and coach Nick Hollis on the first day at the ISAF Youth Worlds sailing centre. We all gathered our sails and located our boats and began to prepare them for the championship. The atmosphere of the venue was full of excitement, anxiety and anticipation.

After a night of looking over the sailing instructions, it was time for the practice race. I was very happy to have the practice race because it gave me a chance to experience a start in the very competitive fleet whilst not being under pressure. It also gave James Johnson (Hong Kong Radial Boy) and I a chance to practice switching boats, as the championship provided one Laser for the girls and boys of each country to share. The switch proved not to be too difficult, which put both our worries aside. Launching off the beach in Cyprus

for the first time surrounded by all the best sailors in the world gave me an overwhelming sense of pride. There was a moment where all I could think was, “Wow, I finally made it to the ISAF Youth Worlds!” After the practice race, we attended the opening ceremonies. We walked through the streets of Cyprus in our team gear, holding our flag and a pitcher of water from Hong Kong for the Water Ceremony. When we arrived at the end of the parade we sat down to listen to encouraging speeches and to see traditional Cypriot dances. It was an amazing way to kick

off the championship.

I was very nervous on the first day of racing at the Worlds even though I did not have any expectations regarding my performance. Knowing I was the youngest one in the fleet by at least two years, my only goal was not to be last (ha!). The girls had been scheduled to do three races starting at 1500hrs and the boys

ISAF Youth Worlds WORDS: SOFIA-MARIE MASCIA | PHOTOS: SOFIA MASCIA

two races starting at 1200hrs. However due to a lack of wind, the girls were started at 1730hrs! In true Cyprus fashion, the wind stayed strong, enabling us to get two races in. My results were good solid results to start off on but I realised how difficult it was going to be, starting on a line with 39 other girls who wanted the best start as much as I did.

The next day, it was the girl’s turn to start at 1200hrs. First though, Hugh Styles (the World Youth Sailing Trust Coach and former Sydney Olympics Cat sailor) gave his daily briefing and then I got rigged up and ready to go. The wind had come in earlier than it had the day before and the conditions were perfect. Unfortunately on the first race at the start, I got flagged for sculling on the line as I attempted to get bow ahead of another competitor. In the heat of the moment I did my turns, but missed out one tack, resulting in disqualification. This was heart-breaking for me, but it taught me to never get flustered in the heat of the moment, because that is when I make dumb mistakes!


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I knew I needed to redeem myself in the next two races, and I did, pulling out a top twenty in the following race.

It was another tough day on the water for me on Day 3. Starting was getting more difficult by the day as we were fighting the current, whilst trying not to be over. It was especially difficult for me because of my inexperience in large fleets. On the first race of the day, I unfortunately got flagged a second time for excessive body movements after a rough start. This meant that I had to retire from the race in order to be able to discard it. I was quite upset; however Nick helped me to realise that these

things happen and that I needed to learn from them. The tough jury flagged SIX other girls that day! Again, with the help of Nick, I sailed well in the following two races and even had a successful start on the last race of the day, (finally!!!).

Day 4 of racing was a solid day for me. I was beginning to get the hang of starting with the fleet. I pulled out some mid-fleet results which felt stellar, being the youngest one in my fleet. I was on the brink of racing with the top of the pack and I knew it! It was great to know that in a couple of years time, with lots of hard work, I could be up there.

On the final day of racing, each fleet only had one race. Due to a bad start, my final race was not as successful as I wanted it to be, however I tried to reflect on the event as a whole which, despite many ups and downs, felt like a success to me. The closing ceremonies that followed were incredibly inspirational. It was a great experience to attend them with my team mates Henry Salmon, Aymeric Gillard, James Johnson and of course Nick. After the ceremony, all the sailors were way more relaxed. I had a great time getting to talk to all the friends I had already made as well as making more lasting friendships.


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Racing in the uSAWORDS: SOFIA-MARIE MASCIA | PHOTOS: SOFIA MASCIA

Hyannis RegattaHyannis Regatta is a regatta that I sailed last year as well. It is located in Hyannis Port, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA and hosted by the Hyannis Yacht Club. The regatta is often looked at as a warm-up for Buzzards Bay Regatta (a huge national rankings regatta which I’ll touch on later) however it is a great event, as all of the USA’s top sailors attend. In the Laser Radial fleet, there were 40 boats on the water. Unfortunately, the first day of the three-day regatta was cancelled because the wind was gusting up to 35kts.

The Race Control ran six slightly shorter races in the bay the next day to make up for the loss. My results were very good the first day as I pulled out three top ten results, a fifth, a second, and a bullet on the last race. Despite the great results, I was extremely surprised about the sportsmanship of the fleet. Coming from the ISAF Youth Worlds, where sportsmanship was nothing to be questioned

of the race committee landed me off the podium and in 4th place and 1st girl. Although I was gutted about losing 3rd, I was still proud of my result.

Questionable race management principles… the ISAF norm is to abandon a race when there is a large wind shift in the first beat that would affect the fairness of the race… some ROs are under pressure to get races in so sometimes they don’t follow this principle.

Buzzards Bay Regatta BBR is the most famous summer regatta in the USA. This year, it was hosted at New Bedford Yacht Club. It is a huge regatta for many different classes and sailors from all across North America. In the Laser Radial fleet there were 100 boats, split into Gold and Silver. There were two days of qualification and at the end of the last day, I was in 13th with my best result as an 8th and 1st girl. The conditions during the two days were very windy, averaging

and everyone tried their best to follow the rules and stay away from trouble, it was hard to believe how other sailors in my fleet handled protests and there was a bit of name-calling on the water!

The second day of the regatta started off extremely rocky. In the first race, we began the race in less than 3kts and then halfway up the beat we experienced a 160˚ wind shift to the left. Therefore all the people who had bailed out to the left after a bad start got to reach in to the mark! I was not on the left side of the course, along with the top 10 sailors where there was no wind. I was extremely surprised that the Race Control did not abandon the race. Later, I and 12 other sailors applied for redress, however the jury told us that they “found it rude that we would question the decisions of the Race Officer as they were in our best interest.” WEIRD! Now I know why my mum and Charlie Manzoni are such sticklers for amazing race management. It can really make or break a regatta. The bad judgement

From top clockwise: sm 4rh radial hyannis 2013; 1st place radial; Perpetual trophy sailor of the week; buzzards bay regatta 2013


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about 20kts with waves about a metre high. Typical Buzzards Bay conditions. The wind and waves were perfect for my favourite part of the race; downwind! The regatta does not split by age or gender, so I was super happy to be keeping up with the huge boys on the race course. On the last day, due to unstable winds, we only got in one race for the final. I had a very tricky race due to some shifty conditions. With the consolidation of the Gold fleet and the result of the final race, I ended up 24th. Although the last day was tough, I was extremely proud to a) fly the gold ribbon off my mast and b) have improved my result from last year by over 35 places.

Junior olympic Championship (Newport Race Week) My final event of the summer was the Junior Olympic Championship which was part of Newport Race Week in RI. In this regatta, all junior sailors from New York Yacht Club, Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Connecticut Yacht Club, Sail Newport and others from around the country participate. Sailing in the previous location of the America’s Cup was a dream! The fleet was competitive and the conditions were tough as the wind varied from 4kts to 20kts throughout the regatta. The fleet was not as large as the past two events. We sailed 8 races over 3 days. On the first day of racing, I couldn’t believe I had won every race that day. The local sailors were not very happy! I was able to keep up this winning streak for the rest of the event and got to discard a bullet. One more thing on my bucket list was complete,

as I was finally Junior Olympic Champion after having sailed this event since I was 11 years old! I received an unexpected prize for being one of the three Junior Race Week’s Sailors of the Week, together with the top Optimist sailor and the top 420 team. The overall trophy is given to the most dominant sailor of the event and unfortunately, even though I had won every race in my class, this was given

to the Opi sailor, who sailed against a much larger fleet.

All in all, it was an incredible summer of racing at some of the most exciting venues in the world. I think I have come out of it not only a much better sailor and all-round athlete. It was a privilege to represent the Club and Hong Kong and I hope to do it all over again next year!

left to right: buzzards bay regatta 2013; Junior olympics newport 2013


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Autumn Term updateThe demand for sail training continues to grow and this term we have added some additional schedules to keep up. For the first time we have been able to schedule Step 1 and 2 and Level 1 and 2 courses at weekends. We have had to cap student numbers to six in a group due to resources but we are pleased to report these have been popular. We have also offered more Optimist courses after school on Wednesdays and Fridays with the courses starting from late September.

On the weekends we have expanded our capacity for Silver Squad to 36 sailors by offering a morning group as well as afternoon. Our Sunday Youth Sailing Club also continues to be popular and is a good way for sailors to build up their sailing hours in between courses.

Youth october Half Term CoursesThis October from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 we will be running our October Half-Term Sail Training Programme. We will have the

full complement of courses from Step 1 through to the 420 and 29er Clinic. For the full schedule please download the programme from the website or contact Gloria for more details.

The Christmas programme is also available online. For these programmes members have priority when booking at least one month in advance of the course.

YOUtH CLASSeS RACING AGe WeIGHt

Optimist 9 to 15 35 to 55kg

Laser 4.7 13 to 19 50 to 65kg

Laser Radial 14 up 60 to 75kg

420 helm 13 up 50 to 60kg

420 crew 13 up 55 to 70kg

29er helm/crew 14 up 60 to 70kg

TrainingSharks squad training takes place most weeks with a weekday after-school session and also a full day on the weekend for each squad. Before a Nationals or overseas event sailors will train more often and some sailors train in both the Laser and Doublehanders. Our elite sailors are also expected to spend additional time on their fitness and those in the Hong Kong National Squad will also attend National Squad training about six times a year.

RegattasThere is a full calendar of racing from Saturday afternoon Club racing to national and international regattas. Some events are ranking events at which sailors need to do well in order to qualify for international events and the National Squad. Typically the National Associations control the selections for their Continental and World Championships, while the Hong Kong Sailing Federation controls selections for other events including the Asian Sailing Championships, Asian Games and the Olympics, although these also have to be approved by the Hong Kong Olympic Committee. What this means is there can be a number of different ranking regattas. Last year the Optimist sailors had 10 ranking regattas, which was pretty tough! Thankfully this has been reduced for this season and the coaches will help the sailors decide which events they should focus on for their particular goals.

As you may have read in Ahoy! recently we had 19 Sharks sailors competing at Continental and World Championships this summer. This was a young squad with many having their first taste of international competition. This experience is so valuable and starts well before the competition when the sailors are setting their goals at the begining of the season (or indeed the season before that!). With help from the coaches sailors will set both short and long-term goals, ranging from what they aim to achieve from each training session and regatta to a particular target they want to reach in the Hong Kong rankings, and then a target for international level competition.

SAILING DeVeLOPMeNt AND tRAINING CONtACtS

Sailing Development Manager Richard Knight 2812 7303Performance Coaches Nick Hollis and Rob Partridge 2812 7303Senior Keelboat Instructor Patrick Lam 2812 7063Senior Dinghy Instructors ting Chan and Phoebe tang 2812 7063Sail Training Administrator Gloria Yeung 2239 0395

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Sharks Racing SquadSelectionsIn August over 40 sailors joined the Squad Trials and all the coaches were pleased to see how competitive these were. Key considerations for being invited to the squads were that sailors were self-motivated as well as being able to demonstrate a good level of the key skills. Next we considered what type of dinghy they were suited for. Here we considered age, weight and skill level. The table below shows the typical age and weight for the five main classes that we use for the cadets in the squad. Next month we will look at classes after the youth classes. It is worth noting that height is also a consideration but during the teen years this can change so rapidly that we take it as a secondary factor. Moving from one class to another requires a lot of consideration and coaches can give some very valuable advice so please do not hesitate to contact us.


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Feeder SquadsIf you missed out on the Squad Trials in August there are still many opportunities to receive race training or get considered for a selection trial. There are 36 sailors in the Optimist Silver Squad and another 8 who have already been invited to the Optimist Gold Squad, which is just one step away from the Sharks. We also run Introduction to Racing and

Skandia Sail Training in partnership with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

YOUtH tRAINING – Next PROGRAMMeSWeekends17 and 24 Nov 1, 8 and 15 Dec (Step 1, Step 2)16, 23 and 30 Nov 7 and 14 Dec (level 1, level 2)

Half-term15 to 19 oct (most courses available)

Christmas22 to 24 Dec (Go optimist, Go laser)27 to 31 Dec (most courses available)3 to 5 Jan (Go optimist, Go laser)

ADULt BeGINNeRS options 5 and 6* (*Cantonese)16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 Novoption 9 (weekdays)13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 Nov

ADULt SUPeRVISeD SAILING19 oct Spinnakers20 oct Singlehanded laser17 Nov Singlehanded laser24 Nov Boathandling30 Nov level 3 Preparation

ADULt KeeLBOAt COURSeSIntro to Keelboats 15 and 22 Dec J/80 Crew Course 30 Nov, 1 and 8 Dec (option C6)Beneteau Skipper Course 30 Nov (1500hrs to 1700hrs), 1, 7 and 8 Dec (option S3)14 Dec (1500hrs to 1700hrs), 15, 21 and 22 Dec (option S4)

RHKYC CADet SHARKS WeeKLY tRAININGDownload the calendar for your smart device. More details on the webpage (link below) or contact [email protected]/ShorebasedCourses.aspx

Dinghy Regattas on the Horizon26 to 27 oct HHYC 24hr Charity Regatta23 to 24 Nov Hong Kong laser Nationals

SHOReBASeD COURSeSPVoCC CoursePart A (master): 2 to 4 octPart B (engineer): 22, 23 and 30 oct1900hrs to 2200hrs on each date

Application forms and more details www.rhkyc.org.hk click on ‘training’ or email [email protected]

shark sailors selected in August in alphabetical order

OPtIMISt LASeR DOUBLeHANDeRS

Matthew ClarkEnzo CremersJames Davidsonlana DaviesJulian FungInes GillardDuncan GregorAbbey HammondDolf HendriksenSamuel HopkinsAmy Hopkinsoskar TullbergEmil TullbergThorwen uiterwaal

Pierre BureauDavid FrameEmma FungMalik Hoodlara HopkinsAdrian liAlex llewellynSofia-Marie MasciaJackie Truhol

Natalie ChenHugo ChristenssonWilhelm ChristenssonFreya DarntonAymeric Gillardleonardo GiustinianiCalum GregorFerdi HeldmanSam KeoghClara Krantz Josh lamAidan longFlorrie ManzoniScarlett ManzoniMatteo Poma

Laser courses as well as the 420 and 29er Clinics during most school holidays. Some schools also have specific Race Training groups that come after school on weekdays.

For more information on the Squads programme please contact Nick Hollis.

Shorebased Courses Pleasure vessel operator Competency CertificateThis is the Government-issued certificate required to drive powered craft in Hong Kong waters. A PVOCC Grade 2 certificate entitles the holder to take charge of pleasure vessels of 15 metres or less in length and unspecified engine power, operating in Hong Kong waters. A minimum of six students is required to confirm each course and we have already had significant interest in these courses. Please note that you need to book and pay for the Hong Kong Marine Department Exam separately.

The next round of courses starts this month. Check the noticeboard below; this is also on the website. www.rhkyc.org.hk/shorebasedCourses.aspx


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Cloudy with a chance of ‘Swedish’ Meatballs!WORDS: CALLy WILLIAMS | PHOTOS: THE TOURINg PARTy

the Club’s Coastal Rowing Section proudly represented the Club at the 13th World Rowing Coastal Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden, on 16 and 17 August, sending a squad of 14 rowers. Joined by the ladies from Lantau Boat Club Rowing and friends and family, the Hong Kong contingent reached a record 26 attendees. this also included the delightful presence of Walter Brauner (a regular visitor to the Club) his wife Lise and their grandson who drove 120km from Denmark to the event to support the team – and in our Club colours too!

he event was held in the pretty coastal city of Helsingborg, 20 minutes from Copenhagen on the Oresund, connecting the North Sea with the Baltic Sea, allegedly the sixth busiest shipping channel in the world. Not that we feared anything that Northern Europe could throw at us, coming from Hong Kong! If we were concerned about anything, it was that the weather would be shockingly cold for those of us used to more tropical climes.

For the first time ever, FISA (the international rowing federation) also introduced beach finishes – which are great for spectators, but not so entertaining for the athletes who, after racing for either 4 or 6km, have to run the boat aground, select one crew member to climb out of the boat and complete a 200m ‘sprint’ through soft sand to reach the finish line. Notable highlights of the event were Guillermo De Las Casa’s flying ‘rugby try’ dive across the finish line, Sheryl Slater out-sprinting a competitor to the finish line to put her and Cally Williams in the A Final, and Brian Henderson being bowled over by his own rigger before manfully regaining his footing and racing up the beach.

Practice day dawned bright and sunny. We were all super keen to get on the water. For the majority of the Club athletes this was the first time they had competed at such a high level. After all the training in0 the past months, both on and off the water, it was going to come down to how we attacked the course both physically and mentally. The first day of heats brought with it extremely harsh conditions and heavy rain.

ladies’ 1xSheryl Slater entered the Ladies’ 1x race against nine strong contenders including the London Olympic Bronze Medallist and World Champion from Greece. With world-class determination, Slater put her Bari

demons to rest (Slater fell out of the boat at the previous world championships in Bari but got back in and carried on racing) with a strong overall performance to finish 5th in the B Finals.

ladies’ 2x Grey skies, high winds, heavy surf and a record-breaking 60mm of rain within two hours made the conditions extremely challenging for the Stella Xu / Julie Ho combination. They made a valiant attempt and stayed with the field until halfway through the course where the stronger teams pulled away from them.

Slater / Williams were lucky enough to take part in a later heat when the conditions had improved. They battled the course from start to finish, remaining in contention and finishing 6th, claiming last place in the A Final. Less than 10 seconds separated Slater / Williams at 11th and the 8th- placed crews in the A Final. This gives them a top 10 position to target next year at Thessaloniki.

This achievement was even more remarkable due to the fact that Slater had already raced in the Ladies’ Single and had only had a 45-minute break between the two.

below: guillermo and Julie during the beach sprint

From left to right: sheryl; Cally and sheryl; stella and Julie


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Men’s 2x The Club entered three crews into this event – Cassian Scott / Guillermo De Las Casas, Martin Reynolds / Simon Walpole and Wee Khoon Chong / Ng Kong Man. The crews were a good representation of the demographics of the section. Young and not so young. Old world and new world. Fit and aspiring to fitness. There were two heats and in the first heat Reynolds / Walpole were up against recent Olympians and World Championship medal winners amongst others.

With some aggressive cornering and course navigation they were able to keep in touch with the pack but not fast enough for the A Final.

In the second heat, the Scott / De Las Casas combo got stuck in an early tangle – which cost them anything between 45 seconds to four minutes depending on who was talking – thus allowing the third Hong Kong crew to race off in 8th place at the time, only to be overhauled later in miserably rough and windy conditions.

All three crews missed out on the A Finals and on the Saturday all competed in the same B Finals. Scott / De Las Casas shot off to an early lead over the other Hong Kong crews and came in 9th after dodging two boats as they approached the beach.

top: the hong Kong touring party were easy to spot; third row – left: brian with Walter and oliver; centre: simon and brian with gwin batten of FisA

man and Wee Khoon – all smiles after racing


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It was the turn of Reynolds / Walpole to fall foul of wayward steering – especially from an Italian crew who were following a somewhat spaghetti shaped course – the Italians were subsequently awarded a time penalty for their efforts. During this the third Hong Kong crew shot past only to grind to a halt whilst taking the sharp hairpin corner where they incurred a penalty whilst tangling with some Norwegians. This allowed Walpole to steer his crew past the other Hong Kong crew and hold second place in the Hong Kong section of the race. Despite some very spirited rowing by Chong / Ng the Reynolds-stroked duo fended them off down the home stretch with some timely power tens, to come in second.

Mr Reynolds was comically annoyed at travelling all the way around the world to find himself “rowing against his bloody neighbours”.

Men’s 4xFirst off in the Friday morning qualifiers was the men’s quad of Oliver Ernst, Mark Hughes, Andrew Russell and Brian Henderson coxed by

Stella Xu. The grey, heavy conditions reduced visibility at the start to the extent that the coxes were struggling to keep the first turning buoy, over a kilometre away, in sight as the boats lined up. With 12 boats in the heat, a tight course was going to be key for crews looking to qualify for Saturday’s A Final.

Top crews took advantage of the first kilometre straight to take out enough of a lead to avoid the dogfights on the turning buoys. In the pack though, the Club crew found itself in some fiercely-contested racing, particularly on the buoys, as three, four or more crews all tried to turn together in the swell, each trying to take the inside line while avoiding a collision that could lead to actual disqualification or effective disqualification by time penalties.

Some very precise steering from Xu on the turns helped keep the Club crew jostling for a qualifying position for much of the first three kilometres. Unfortunately, with all but one of the turning buoys passed, the crew could no longer rely on guile alone and were ruthlessly hunted down by crews from Jersey and France, missing out on that all-important A Final qualifying spot by one place.

There was some consolation to be had in the finals the following day as, again the first race away from the beach, the crew, this time coxed by Simon Walpole, rowed through to win the B Final quite comfortably.

Away from the racing, the squad turned out in fine style at the wrap party with the ladies launching the new season’s unofficial Club dress to go with the Club blazer.

Cally, Martin, Cassian, Guillermo, Andrew and Brian all dazzled on the dance floor, and Stella just dazzled!

left: simon and martin; right: Cassian and guillermo


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HousekeepingWORDS: ROgER EASTHAM

With the start of the new sailing season upon us this month’s article is given over to a few ‘housekeeping’ notes.

pontoons for the entire week, and often over weekends. Sometimes this is to facilitate work, but often seems to be more for the sake of convenience. Overcrowded pontoons mean that yachts wishing to come alongside to take on water, or to simply embark or disembark, are finding it increasingly difficult. We are currently reviewing the possibility of zoning the pontoons for ‘pick up / drop off’, taking on water, and for day usage. Other options under consideration include an escalating daily charge – as is the case at Shelter Cove.

The pontoons are provided at all three Club locations principally to provide mooring space for class racing boats that are kept on the hardstanding so that they can be launched and moored ready for racing. This means that on the day before scheduled racing at any location, the pontoons need to be clear so that the Marine staff can launch and moor the class boats, and that the pontoons must be kept clear until those boats have been lifted out, typically by mid-day on the day following racing.

Recently we have found that the Marine staff is spending two to three hours towing yachts back to their moorings before launching can commence. The General Committee has approved the imposition of a $500 fee to tow any unauthorised boats off the pontoons, and a notice to this effect will be posted at all three locations in due course.

Collision rEPorting Several recent incidents involving both minor and more significant collisions during racing have highlighted a gap in procedures in relation to Marine Department’s statutory requirement for all collisions involving ‘local vessels’ (including those that do not require a license) to report the collision to Marine Department within 24 hours regardless of whether the collision occurred in Hong Kong waters or not.

In consultation with Marine Department, clear guidelines have now been drawn up on when and how these incidents are to be reported. Copies of the guidelines and the report forms are now kept along with the protest forms at all three Clubhouses and detailed information can also be found on the Club’s website under the Sailing section.

In essence, if the collision is sufficiently serious that there is a possibility that an insurance claim may be made, both parties should submit a collision report to Marine Department within 24 hours of the incident. Any collision that happens outside of racing, or between a boat and any other vessel must be reported, regardless of its severity. Please check the website for details as failure to comply is likely to result in prosecution by Marine Department.

Club Pontoons Over the last few years, particularly in Causeway Bay, we have noted a significant increase in the practice of members or their captains mooring large yachts at the

vEssEl liCEnsE AnD insurAnCE Marine Department Harbour Patrol and Licensing sections are increasing their checks on Class IV (pleasure vessel) licence compliance. This includes checks on the correct display of license numbers, out-of-date operating licenses and other licensing requirements. Additionally, under the Club’s Bye Laws, owners of boats using the Club’s mooring and hardstanding facilities are required to submit copies of valid vessel license and insurance documents to the Club’s Marine Office for our records.

mooring AnD hArDstAnDing usAgE The Club is facing an apparently inexorable rise in demand for mooring and hardstanding from members. Whilst this indicates that our sport is in a healthy period of growth, the finite nature of both hardstanding and moorings has required a more rigorous approach to the management and allocation of these limited resources. Issues of non-compliance with mooring agreements and Bye-Laws, (such as unseaworthy vessels, lack of proper documentation, moorings being left vacant for extended periods or vessels not being actively used) are recorded and regularly reported to the Club’s Marine Sub-Committee. Non-compliance is likely to result in the committee recommending the cancellation of mooring or hardstanding agreements so that those resources can be freed up for members who will actively use the Club’s facilities.

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KANNAD MARINe R10 Survivor Recovery System

The SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System) is the first of its kind, a personal AIS (Automatic Identification System) device designed

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K2r Superspray all Surface Cleaner 32oz

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HARKeN Antifoul Alternative Speed Polish 16oz

Harken Antifoul Alternative is a high-gloss polish that inhibits marine growth below the waterline and keeps your hull fast and clean for weeks at a time. Citrus based and fully biodegradable, this breakthrough product is quick and easy to apply. It has been aggressively field-tested on VO70s, one-design keelboats, RIBS and powerboats worldwide.

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GeRBeR Bear Grylls Survival tool Pack

This multi-tool pack was designed for survival in the most extreme conditions. Sheathed in a locking carrying case that attaches to a belt or backpack strap, it includes a 12 component multi-tool, flashlight and fire starter rod. Every tool in the kit is outfitted with durable rubber handles for easy gripping, even with gloved hands. All of the multi-tool features are locking - needle nose pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, pierce, scissors, partially serrated blade and more. This is the all-weather workhorse of the Survival Series.

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CAPe HAtteRAS MARINe embroidered Welcome Mats

These stylish mats are made with Ultra-V-Tex, a marine-grade polyester material designed for maximum color fastness and high UV resistance. They prevent build-up of soil and stains. Rubber backing helps prevent slippage on dock or boat decks. Hose clean. 24” x 17”.

$260

VICtRON eNeRGY Cyrix-I Battery Combiner Kit

This Battery Combiner Kit is for adding a 2nd or 3rd battery system in your car, boat, RV or whatever you wish. It utilises the simplest and most advanced technology to keep all your batteries charged using the engine’s electrical system, but isolates the starting battery when charging ceases so you never get stranded.

$970

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left to right: Ambrose, Patrick, ian Warren and Chris

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ReSULtSHole 3 Nearest the pin Ian WarrenHole 15 Nearest the pin David leungHole 7 Nearest the pin in

two shotsDavid leung

Hole 12 Nearest the pin in two shots

Patrick Sherriff

Winner 2s cash competition Rick leung, Connie leung, Ian Warren

Runner-up 40 Stapleford points David leungWinner 49 Stapleford points Connie leung

RHKYC Squash open (Handicap Tournament)WORDS: FRANCIS LONgUEPEE AND PAUL DENHAM

this will be played on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October culminating with a poolside BBQ dinner. this is the highlight of our squash season and is always well attended. everyone is welcome so if you are interested in joining in, please contact [email protected]

Winter LeagueThe Hong Kong Squash Winter League has commenced this month. This year the Club is again fielding teams in Divisions 10 and 15 and Master 3. The squash is very competitive though we always make sure to not neglect the social side as well (which can’t be said for all our opponents). We have picked up some talented new players and are hoping to improve on last season where only M3 made the play-offs.

Internal Leaguegroup A: Very strong domination from Frank Eggmann scoring the maximum 20 points. He was closely followed by Bruno Van der Schueren who won all his matches bar the one with Frank. Romain Chatte scored 15 points

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with a 2/2 victory/loss record. Andrew Sullivan is fourth with 12 points and Cam got 10 points to finish 5th in that group. Next month Frank will not be playing (Ouf!), but we have a newcomer, Jai Mehta, who will be playing in A. He might shuffle the hierarchy a bit!group b: Jai Mehta proved himself too strong for this group and won all his matches, 20 points in the bag and only 2 very contested matches vs Tom Burns and Francis Longuepee. Tom and Francis both lost in the 5th against Jai, and both scored 14 points. Francis winning his match to Tom will be joining Jai in Group A, while Tom will have to wait one more month in B. Chris Brookes with 13 points was not far out and recorded the same 2/2 victory/loss record but 13 points was not enough to keep him joining Darren Sugden (7 points) in going down to the C section next month.group C: Stefan Kracht finished on top of this group with 16 points and a 3/1 victory/loss record. Stefan only lost one match to Chris Kaye, who is claiming 3 victories as well, but only played 3 matches. Anyway, both of them will be playing in a seriously competitive B Group next month. Andrew Moore played 3

matches, lost 2 and won 1 but still managed to score 11 points to maintain himself in the C Group next month. Richard Kendall and Max Von Poelnitz, with 8 points each, will go down to D. Max only played 2 matches, lost 1 and won 1. No doubt he will come back in C next month and who knows, even rise further if he plays all his matches.group D: 15 points gave Bob Ikin the top position in this group where they have to play only 3 matches because Adrian did not play any and then injured himself. Bob will take Roger Dunn (11 points) with him to play in the C Section next month. With Darren, Chris B, Andrew M... this C Section will be heavily contested. With 7 points, Yannick Kennel just saved his head to stay in the D Group next month, no doubt he will have good games with Keith Garland, re-joining after what seems like two months’ holiday, and Richard and Max coming from C. They will welcome in this group newcomer mark henderson. Mark has just arred in Hong Kong from the UK and has all the qualities to improve and climb in higher groups.group E: Peter Cheung was the only active player in this group. He plays 2 matches, so, consequently, Adam and Benedict also got 1 game each, ‘And that’s All Folks!’ No more matches played in this section and no match at all played in F group...

Kellett Golf Society August Match ReportWORDS AND PHOTO: PATRICK SHERRIFF

uck seemed to be on our side on 19 August as far as the weather was concerned. The typhoon season was well and truly with us but, for the game that Monday, we were able to escape the worst of it with fairly dry conditions and light winds. The day was brightened somewhat by the stylish and snappy dress sense of two of our players – Ambrose Lo and Chris Li.

Three flights, with the first tee-off at 0842hrs, set off to make their mark on the East course which was again in excellent condition.

Some excellent golf was played in Group 1, notably Ambrose who seemed to consistently

play good shots. When complimented, he would respond with “it was lucky”! I suppose that’s golf.

Particular mention must go to Convenor David Leung and his wife Connie. They decided to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary playing golf together. They finished the game still talking to each other!

I implemented a constantly updated scoring system with each flight ‘Whatsapping’ me their scores after completing a hole, so that when we walked in the clubhouse, scoring was complete. Beers could be drunk and the banter begin.

We played for best Stapleford and were there some big scores! Well done to all, especially our anniversary-celebrating couple.


Please book online for these events or email [email protected]

Middle Island Big Day outsaturday 5 october | 1100hrs to 1600hrs

Sailing, dragon boating, outriggers, kayak proficiency test, children’s entertainer, and the famous Pirate treasure hunt – and introducing the new parent/child dinghy race!

All members and their guests are welcome – maximum 4 guests per account.

The schedule of events can be viewed on the website: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/events/mibigDayout2013.aspx

Middle Island 75th Anniversary and Re-opening Celebrationsaturday 5 october | 1800hrs to 2000hrs

Restricted to members only.

Featuring complimentary drinks and canapés, a performance from the RHKYC Pipe Band, a Lion Dance, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Tom Larmour Cadet Room – named in honour of Club member Tom Larmour who was committed to the development of young sailors, and who tragically drowned in 1997 after going to the assistance of two youths who had been swept into the sea at Stanley waterfront during a typhoon.

Talk with the ChampionsPoolside, thursday 10 october | 2000hrs

A talk by two of the fastest ocean swimmers in the world:

Trent Grimsey – world record-holder for swimming the English Channel.

Brian Ryckeman – silver medallist in the 25K World Championships in Barcelona.

Come and hear how Trent and Brian have done what they have, in extreme conditions, against a world of competition. How do they train, eat, think, compete, and most importantly, swim? $250 for members, $280 for non-members, including 2 drinks. All proceeds will be donated to the Ocean Recovery Alliance.

trent grimsey brian ryckeman

Pottery Paintingmain lawn, saturday 2 november 1400hrs to 1600hrs

The popular pottery painting is back! Come and make Christmas gifts for your friends and family by painting your own unique pottery. Suitable for adults and children. (Children must be accompanied by adults.)

$190 per head including a piece of pottery – additional items can be purchased on the day. The pottery will be taken for firing, and returned to the Club by around 21 November – in plenty of time for Christmas!

Hallowe’en Quizmain lawn, monday 23 october

Further details will be online soon!

A Thrilling Hallowe’enmain lawn, sunday 27 october | 1400hrs to 1600hrs

Become a terrifying werewolf, a disgusting zombie or a wicked witch at a fun and fantastic mask-making workshop! Once you are transformed into a ghoulish ghost or ghostly ghoul you can join our fun THRILLER dance team! Dance like the legend Michael Jackson and put on a performance for your family and friends – all in one afternoon!

$130 per child. (Children must be accompanied by adults.)

Christmas Carol Singers Needed!Christmas Carol singing at Kellett Island is on Christmas Eve in the turning circle, at 1800hrs. As usual the carols will be led by a choir of members, who will sing the most traditional and well-known carols. Everyone is welcome, the young and the not-so-young alike, of all abilities. Don’t be shy! If you would like to join us please email [email protected] – and remember you don’t have to have a great voice, just lots of enthusiasm!

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Spanish Promotionbistro | 1 to 31 october

with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove

APPEtisErs

Tapas– Sliced Chorizo, Sardines with Olive Oil, Artichoke, Serrano Ham, Marinated Chickpeas, Manchego Cheese

西班牙風味小食– 西班牙腸、橄欖油沙甸魚、朝鮮薊、西班牙風乾火腿、醃雞心豆、西班牙芝士

Iberian Ham with Melon

西班牙風乾火腿伴蜜瓜

Sautéed Tiger Prawns, Red Chilli, Garlic Slices, Herbs

辣椒蒜片香草炒老虎蝦

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Seafood Paella – Salmon, King Prawns, Mussels, Squid, Chicken, Risotto

西班牙海鮮飯– 三文魚、大蝦、青口、魷魚、雞肉、意大利飯

Grilled Spanish Pork Chop with Roast Herbed Potatoes and Cauliflower Gratin, Calvados Gravy

扒西班牙豬扒伴香草馬鈴薯及芝士椰菜花、蘋果酒燒汁

Beef Meat Balls, Olive Oil, Basil Tomato Sauce, Garlic Bread

牛肉丸、橄欖油、香草番茄汁、蒜蓉麵包

Jazz, R&B and DancingFriday 18 october

Come down to the Main Bar Balcony for some jazz with Allen Youngblood and Jazbalaya between 2000hrs and 2300hrs. Head on down for some sweet sounds, and join in the fun.

First-come first-served seating and no bookings necessary. For enquiries, please call the main bar on 2239 0367.

Summer Pool Party with Huge InflatableThe last one in the Series!saturday 5 october

The inflatable will be in the pool from 1800hrs to 2200hrs together with other smaller inflatable toys. Guests are welcome and a buffet will be available at $278 for adults and $198 for children (ages 3 to 11). Reservations are required (maximum 20 persons per account) and the Poolside will only be ‘open’ after 1800hrs on the day of the event to members and their guests who have booked.

Don’t miss the chance to join this fun event with your family or friends as this is the last Pool Party for the summer. Book early to avoid disappointment as these parties fill up quickly. Please contact Angie Chan in the F&b office on 2239 0389 or email [email protected] for reservations.


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otionsoyster FeastCompass room | 1 to 31 october

The Oyster promotion is back! Oyster lovers can enjoy our sensational selection of jet-fresh oysters from different countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. Prices from $22 each only. Don’t miss the chance to taste them all!

For reservations, please call the Compass room on 2239 0374.

BBQ Parties!Autumn is here, the best season in the year! Why not arrange a BBQ party at one of Hong Kong’s most stunning outdoor venues… our very own Waterside! And for those of you who want to make a splash, there is always the Poolside. Our newly-renovated Middle Island is also a good option, offering you an amazing outdoor atmosphere. Give our

banquet Experts a ring on 2239 0327 or 2239 0339 or email [email protected] to find out more about the different party packages available.

Spend Christmas With us!If you haven’t organised your Christmas party for your staff, colleagues or friends and family yet, it’s not too late. We have plenty of ideas and recommendations for the perfect holiday celebration.

Please contact our banquet Experts to find out more about the different Christmas packages available. Call them now on 2239 0327 or 2239 0339 or email [email protected] for bookings and enquiries. BOOK it now!

Wines and Beer of the Month marquis de Pennautier terroirs d’Altitude Chardonnay 2011 – languedoc-roussillon, France Powerful aromas, including hints of pineapple, vanilla and fresh exotic fruit. Fresh and well-balanced.

Available in all F&B outlets at $245 per bottle

Dr John’s Willunga shiraz 2010 – mclaren vale, Australia Aromas of ripe plums, dark chocolate and vanilla bean. The palate is luscious and complex with vanilla and chocolate flavours matched with raspberry, blueberry and plum.

Available in all F&B outlets at $295 per bottle

Erdinger Champs (330ml)Available in all Food and Beverage outlets at only $30 per bottle

International Wine Fair with BBQ Dinner BuffetPoolside | tuesday 29 october

The ever-popular International Wine Fair, which promises to be heaven for wine enthusiasts, is back. The owners, winemakers or export managers from different wineries across the globe including France, Germany, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Japan will personally be presenting their fine selections of wines and sakes. This is an excellent opportunity to taste wines and sakes, and to mingle and chat with the owners and winemakers of the participating wineries.

The evening will begin with an informal tasting from 1800hrs to 2000hrs by the Poolside, followed by a sumptuous BBQ dinner at 2000hrs. Your favourite wines picked during the tasting can be ordered and consumed throughout dinner at special Yacht Store (take-away) prices or for home delivery.

At only $298 per person (maximum 25 persons per account), this is a ‘wine event extraordinaire’, and not to be missed. There will also be a lucky draw. Seats are limited for this extremely popular wine fair. Please call Angie Chan on 2239 0389 in the F&b office or email [email protected] for reservations.


Pre-dinner Tasting 1930hrsDinner 2000hrsPrice only $768 per person (or $728 per person for booking of 6 persons or over per table)Speaker Mr Rodrigo Redmonte, owner and Winemaker of Talamonti Reservations Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on 2239 0340 or email [email protected]

Bonus Offer The following will be featured as lucky draw prizes!❧ Double Magnum bottle of Pecchenino le Coste Barolo 2005❧ Double Magnum bottle of Talamonti Kudos Colline

Pescaresi 2007 ❧ Magnum bottle of Pecchenino le Coste Barolo 2006

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Italian Magnum Wine Dinnerfrom Talamonti and PeccheninoCompass room | thursday 24 october

The tAlAmonti vineyard estate was founded in 2001 by the Di Tonno family in a magnificent and unspoiled part of the Abruzzi in Italy following the introduction of innovative techniques into a historic winemaking area. This advance was generated by a tremendous passion for wine and a strong attachment to local roots. The founders initiated this adventure with the mission to promote the region’s endowments which included unique grape varieties of great potential: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Pecorino.

The PECChEnino wine estate dates back to the end of the 1700s. Seventy per cent of the estate’s vineyards are dedicated to Dolcetto. The estate also has land in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, one of the prime areas for the production of Barolo, at San Giuseppe, where the ’Le Coste’ cru is produced, and in Bussia, where the ’Bussia Corsini’ cru will be produced.

… and why a magnum bottle?Drinking wine from large bottles is one of the best ways to enjoy the wine’s potential. Because the oxygen-to-wine ratio is lower in a large bottle, wines typically age more slowly and have better maturation.

Monthly Wine FairsYour attendance at our wine fairs does not place you under any obligation whatsoever to purchase wines. It is also basically a free wine tasting with no obligation - marvellous! The $50 ‘entry fee’ is returned to you in the form of a $50 dining voucher to spend at our F&B outlets! Many members are catching on to this and inviting groups of friends to enjoy the two-hour wine tasting and then using the F&B vouchers to offset the cost of a meal another day within two months! The wine fairs are a great opportunity for you to taste wines and learn more about them. And, if you do wish to purchase wines on the evening, you can enjoy a 5% discount on the already low prices!

Kellett island, Wednesday 2 October, 1830hrs to 2030hrs | shelter Cove, Friday 4 October, 1930hrs to 2130hrs

For reservations, please call Angie Chan in the F&b office on 2239 0389 or email [email protected]

PrE-DinnEr tAstingPerla Delicata Prosecco Extra Dry N.V.

mEnu AnD WinEsscallop and Zucchini Patty,

Capsicum and red onion salad, Fennel salsa

Talamonti Trabocchetto Pecorino Colline Pescaresi 2012

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langoustine and Cod Fish Cannelloni, semi-dried tomato sauce

Pecchenino Sirì d’Jermu Dogliani Superiore 2010 (Magnum)

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Duck Confit, black truffle risotto

Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2008 (Magnum)

Talamonti Kudos Colline Pescaresi 2007 (Magnum)

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Char-grilled rib Eye steak, roast vegetables, natural Jus

Pecchenino Le Coste Barolo 2006 (Magnum) (limited quantity)

Pecchenino Le Coste Barolo 2005 (Double Magnum) (limited quantity)

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Chocolate Pudding, vanilla ice-cream, Assorted berries

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Freshly brewed Coffee or gourmet tea

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‘try before You buy – no obligation!’ All the wines listed below are featured at the monthly wine fairs at both Kellett Island and Shelter Cove. If you do enjoy the wines and wish to make a purchase, you can enjoy a 5% discount on these already low prices!

Kellett island Wine Fair – Chart room, Wednesday 2 october, 1830hrs to 2030hrs, guests welcome.shelter Cove Wine Fair – shelter Cove Clubhouse, Friday 4 october, 1930hrs to 2130hrs, guests welcome.

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

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faX this form to 2239 0341. for enQuiries please call 2239 0340. • deadline for ordering: 31 october 2013 •

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

Wine Delivery order Form – october 2013

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marquis de Pennautier terroirs d’Altitude Chardonnay 2011 – languedoc-roussillon, France (wine of the month) $113

Powerful aromas, including hints of pineapple, vanilla and fresh exotic fruit. Fresh and well-balanced.

bodegas Enguera blanc d'Enguera 2012 – valencia, spain $123Full and slightly oak influenced with rich body, tropical fruits and plenty of acidity and mineral characters.

Duquesa de valladolid verdejo 2010 – rueda, spain $130Intense aromas of fresh herbs, hay, anise, tropical fruits and mineral notes. Powerful and tasty on the mouth with a long lingering palate.

Westend Estate Cool Climate series riesling 2012 – Eden valley, Australia $136Aromas of lemon and spice. The palate expresses guava and lychee.

mendel semillon 2012 – mendoza, Argentina $145Tropical fruit with pineapple and citric notes in the beginning with white flowers and honey. Caramel, coconut and soft vanilla aromas come afterward.

Foley rancho santa rosa Chardonnay 2009 – santa rita hills, usA $261Mineral aromatics with fruit notes of lime zest and lemon curd. The wine has a lively acidity and great structure.

rED WinEsDr. John’s Willunga shiraz 2010 – mclaren vale, Australia (wine of the month) $149Aromas of ripe plums, dark chocolate and vanilla bean. The palate is luscious and complex with vanilla and chocolate flavours matched with raspberry, blueberry and plum.

Château de seguin bordeaux supérieur 2010 – bordeaux, France $134Aromas of fresh fruit, vanilla and spices. This is young powerful claret with purple glint.

terranoble gran reserva Carmenère 2010 – maule valley, Chile $146Ripe fruit aromas mixed with coffee, toasty and spicy notes. Strong structure and full body style in mouth. Smooth, harmonious, silky and pleasant.

Corte sant'Alda Ca’ Fiui valpolicella 2012 – veneto, italy $187Fresh with cherry, raspberry and mineral notes. Pleasant and smooth in the mouth with tastes of ripe cherry and plum. Dry body.

bodegas roDA sElA 2009 – rioja, spain $204Medium body, round and well-textured with aromas of ripe red cherry and almond.

Château lyonnat 2007 – lussac-saint-Émilion, France $222Aromas of spice, liquorice and red fruit. The palate is powerful and smooth with very elegant and blended tannins.

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CLASS SeCRetARIeSRowing Secretary Michael Shasha [email protected] Secretary John Breen [email protected] Boat Simon Blore [email protected] Dinghies Swanson Chan [email protected] Phyllis Chang [email protected] Ronan Collins [email protected] Fifteen Lucy Sutro [email protected] Dave Norton [email protected]/80 Ben Bulmer [email protected] Racing Seah Chin Yew [email protected] Joseph Wong [email protected] Oliver Cully [email protected] Mark Phillips [email protected] Sailing Class Sofia Mascia [email protected]

SPORtS CONVeNORSBowling Convenor Simon Boyde [email protected] Convenor David Leung [email protected] Snooker Convenor Don Day [email protected] Convenor Francis Longuepee [email protected]

CLUB CONtACtSGeneral Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 [email protected] Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301Club operations Manager 2239 0338Financial Controller tim Gallagher 2239 0315Membership Manager tracy Leung 2239 0371PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller 2239 0342Member Relations & Communications Manager Linda Davy 2239 0312Corporate and International Partnerships Manager torrey Dorsey 2832 2817Marine Services Manager Roger eastham 2239 0308Boatyard Manager Simon Pickering 2239 0311Sailing Manager Alex Johnston 2239 0362Training and Development Manager Richard Knight 2812 7063Race and Regatta Promotion Lindsay Lyons 2239 0391Sail Training Administrator Gloria Yeung 2239 0395Assistant Sailing Manager Iris Yang 2239 0314Rowing Manager Jonathan Cantwell 2239 0322Boatyard office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304 Food & Beverage Manager Shirley tam 2239 0321Technical & Projects Manager Carton Lam 2239 0303Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHt CLUB Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SARKellett Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744www.rhkyc.org.hkwww.facebook.com/rhkycwww.facebook.com/rhkycrowingsectionwww.racebook.com/rhkyceventswww.facebook/rhkycsharkswww.facebook.com/rhkycmatchracingwww.twitter.com/rhkyc

Membership MovementSeptember 2013

ORDINARY MeMBeRSMr Colin J AshtonMs Renate J BoernerMs lucie M CorfieldMr Peter D DuiganMr Klaus FrederiksenMs Ivy Y T lamMr lee Tak ChunMs Jannie H T leungMr oliver R SchutteMr Yeung Chun CheongDr & Mrs Sunny N C ChaiMr & Mrs Chow Hoi ToMr & Mrs Ingo Kleinschmidt

SHORt teRM MeMBeRSMr & Mrs Andrew R McCabeMr & Mrs David A Walder

FULL MeMBeRSMr David Y K FanDr William G Sirett

JUNIOR MeMBeRSMr Alexis l J J BizalionMiss Esther E BlandMr Guy J BreareyMr Christopher F NowellMr Michael A C l TangMiss Francesca l F WhiteheadMiss Joyce T K Wong

CHANGe OF MeMBeRSHIP StAtUS FROM JUNIOR tO ORDINARYMr Pakson P S lauMr Sidney Tang

CADet MeMBeRSHarry BradleyGuy BradleyAlice de VosRudolph F HendriksenArabella J MaynardJulia Rautenberglinda Rautenbergleon C T TamEllen-Rose C ThompsonNicole Y Wong

CADet MeMBeRS SPONSOReD BY A MeMBeRli Tung WahThelma P TricoireTimour l TricoireVasco G Tricoireoriane A C VoetsNicholas P K C Yau

StUDeNt USAGe CARDMr Shani CohenMiss Magdalena A PiaseckaMr Daniel T Riefer

INDIVIDUAL DeBeNtURe MeMBeRSMrs M Henrietta W W Cheung lingMr & Mrs Alexander C G Florsheim

CORPORAte NOMINee SUBSCRIBeRSDr & Mrs Colin M light Lowe Bingham & Matthews – PartnerMr Takashi okubi Mitsubishi Chemical HK Ltd – Managing DirectorMr Satoshi Tsuneta Mitsui & Co (HK) Ltd – General Manager of Marine & Aerospace Division

ABSeNt MeMBeRSMr Paul T C BarberMiss Sandra H S lamMr Ng Ho ChunMr Thomas A ScholzMs Judy C Y Cheng & Mr Ma Kun WahMr & Mrs Michael F DuncanMr & Mrs Martin W EmeryMr & Mrs Richard A F FerneMr & Mrs Robert C MusettiMr & Mrs Graeme S ReedMr & Mrs Nicholas J Salmon

liam DuncanChristopher HastingsPenelope K Y leung Aimee I ReedChloe M ReedEdward SalmonHenry SalmonWong Wai Ting

ReSIGNeD MeMBeRSMs Jessica A BeatonMr Clement DieudonneMr Dylan P DrydenMr Kenichi onoMr Gilles PelvinMr Anthony TschudinMiss Natsuki WatanabeMr & Mrs Ivan AuMr & Mrs David J DoranMr & Mrs John PfeiferMr Calvin K W Yeung & Ms Mabel M P Wong Michael B BakerStephanie l W ChoyYann CudennecAlexander A F FerneMatthew lauEwan D MacAulayAaron Y l PangIsla R PetersenClaire I R WoodHader Yeung

obituarymargaret Cannon 1939-2013

It is with regret that we receive the news that Margaret Cannon passed away on 4 August 2013, in France. The beloved wife of Eddie Cannon, Margaret joined the Club in 1986, however as Eddie joined in 1969, Margaret is known to many members. Whilst in Hong Kong, the Cannons owned Boadicea (Nantucket 38) and then Musketelle (Holland 52). When the boats were participating in the San Fernando and China Sea Races, Margaret was either crew or joined the crew afterwards to cruise around the Philippines. Margaret and Eddie also enjoyed their ‘pioneering’ trips into China; to Siu Mui Sha in Mirs Bay, to Saint John’s Island and to Sanya in Hainan. The Cannons left Hong Kong in 1988 but remained close with their Hong Kong friends here at the Club.

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Birth AnnouncementIt is with greatest joy and happiness that Lucy and Joachim announce the birth of their son, Hans-Otto, on 1 September at 1910hrs in Hong Kong.


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New Members Cocktail Party – September

Members Bob Vart and Lesley Anderson are seen here presenting a Club burgee to Chas Kimber, Commodore of the Paphos International Sailing Club, to thank him and his members for their contribution to the ISAF Youth Worlds. PISC kindly lent a rescue boat and manned it during the ISAF Youth Worlds where our very own Sharks were competing!

Burgee Presentation Farewell

Alfred Leung, Club Operations Manager, left the Club on 1 September after 12½ years’ service. A farewell gift from the General Committee was presented to Alfred by Commodore Joachim Isler (left) and a picture of the Kellett Island Clubhouse with staff signatures was presented by General Manager Mark Bovaird (right). The Club thanks Alfred for his contribution and all that he achieved during his tenure, which was much appreciated by the General Committee, management and staff.


Hot Pink Pool Partyon 7 september the pool was dressed in pink and descended on by 280 people dressed accordingly, some looking a little prettier in pink than others.C

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