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2 | FEBRUaRy 2009 Ahoy!
ConTenTs
PooPDeCK
4
5
Calendar
At the Helm
7
Commodores’ Forum
in south Africa
14 Member Survey 2008
22 Sailing Office
24 Training
25 Sailing Development
26 Marine / Boatyard
27 Ship Shop
30 From the Galley
34 Chinese Page 今日撮要
36 Billboard
38 Flotsam and Jetsam
F e at u r e s
7 Commodores’ Forum in South Africa
8 Tomes Cup 2009
10 RHKYC moorings to stay
during construction of
Central – Wan Chai Bypass
sailing
16 A Royal Reunion at
the Volvo Ocean Race
rowing
18 Black Velvet Regatta 2009
19 Offshore Rowers’
Christmas Lamma Seafood Lunch
8
Champion Club for 2008
sPorts
20 Squash
Tomes Cup 2009
18Velvet
Black
Regatta 2009
Cover: Tomes Cup 2009
Photo: Guy Nowell
Ahoy! Editor Suzanne Rayment
Proof Reader Linda Davy
Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek MYND Design
Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact Suzanne
Rayment Tel: (852) 2792 6234 Fax: (852) 2792 9046
Articles for Ahoy! can be emailed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk
or left in the Ahoy! pigeon hole at Kellett Island.
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The Editor reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions
expressed in this publication are the authors’ and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee
of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at
Reception at a cost of $25 and to view the e-version of
the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.
sailing
www.rhkyc.org.hk Development
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MON TUE WED THU
February FRI SAT SUN
Chinese New Year
Happiness Dishes
CURRIES Chinese in the Bistro
– 29 January to
aT Middle islaNd aNd
shelTer Cove Hot Pot 9 February
Uin-na-Mara Winter 1
2 to 28 February iN The BisTro Supervised Sailing
Youth Sailing Club
2 to 28 February
Under 9s
1
Chinese Hot Pot Kellett Island Shelter Cove
in the Bistro Wine Fair Wine Fair and Skandia Inter School Sailing Festival
– 2 to 28 February Club Night
Curries at Shelter Cove
at Middle Island
and Shelter Cove
– 2 to 28 February
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Compass Room Russian Dinner Family Quiz and St. Valentine’s Day Cruiser Race
Guest Chef – in the Compass Room Club Night Set Dinner Class Racing
Scandinavian and at Shelter Cove in the Compass Room
Russian Cuisine Adult Beginner Sailing
Class Racing Course Opt 2
– 9 to 15 February
Dinghy Racing Youth Sailing Club
Adult Beginner Sailing Under 9s
Course Opt 2
Silver Squad
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Club Night Class Racing Uin-na-Mara Winter
at Shelter Cove 2&3
Dinghy Racing
Class Racing
Adult Beginner Sailing
Adult Beginner Sailing
Course Opt 2 Course Opt 2
Supervised Sailing Supervised Sailing
Silver Squad Youth Sailing Club
Under 9s
Rowing – Head of
the Shing Mun
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
(Sculling)
Dog Point / Majella Club Night Cooking Class
Wine Dinner
in the Compass Room
at Shelter Cove in the Gun Room
Class Racing BEER
Dinghy Racing of the Month
Adult Beginner Sailing
Course Opt 2
Supervised Sailing
Silver Squad
23 24 25 26 27 28
CompAss room
Guest Chef St. Valentine’s Day
Scandinavian and Russian Cuisine Dinner
Saturday 14 February – Compass Room
9 to 15 February
Russian Chef David Doughan has for the past 30
years worked and travelled widely throughout
Scandinavia and the rest of Europe in ‘fine
D i n n e r
dining’ restaurants with French, International,
Wednesday 11 February – Compass Room Scandinavian and Russian cuisine.
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Commodore Warwick Downes
Commodore’s Message
Vice Commodore Ambrose Lo
Rear Commodore Sailing Joachim Isler
Rear Commodore Club John Woo
Honorary Secretary Mark Whitehead
Honorary Treasurer Andrew Taylor
Rowing Captain Patrik Talas
C l ass s eCreta ri e s
Rowing Secretary Jim Newton 9830 9809
Sailing Secretary Russ Parker 9457 3573
Cruiser Christopher Wong 9489 9128
Dragon Phyllis Chang 2533 2718
Etchells John Breen 9886 0175
Flying Fifteen David Phillips 9520 7577
Impala Francis Cheung impala@rhkyc.org.hk
Laser/Dinghies Andrew Moore 9130 6202
Magic 25/SBR Steve Bourne 2110 6762
Pandora Joseph Wong 9428 2228
Ruffian Claire Morgan 9849 5597
Sonata Sebastien Vong 9027 1495
Youth Sailing Class David Early 9462 6786
sPorts ConV e n o r s
Bowling Convenor Nigel Wightman 9222 8826 Commodore Warwick downes fires the Midnight Gun to welcome 2009
Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee 9195 3510
Golf Captain Simon Wong 6192 4490 Congratulations to all our members who participated in the Sydney Hobart Race. It was a good
one with plenty of downwind sailing.
C l uB ContaCts
General Manager Ray Parry 2239 0300 Our first big sailing event of the year was on Saturday 10 January with Ambush (Isler/Taylor)
Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301 winning the Tomes Cup by nine seconds ahead of Jun Komatsu on FF15 French Fries. Ambush
Club Operations Manager Alfred Leung 2239 0338
now leads the Top Dog Trophy Series ahead of the Etchells, Mango Jam and the FF15,
Financial Controller Tim Gallagher 2239 0315
Squiffy. Also, there is no truth to the rumour that Ambush gets preferential handicapping due
Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371
PR & Communications Manager to Gencom status!
Betty Chan 2239 0312
That same weekend, I was invited by the Volvo Race organisers to watch the VOR In-Port
Member Relations & Communications Manager
Race in Singapore. The supportive, Singapore Marine Department moved many moored
Koko Mueller 2239 0342
Sailing Manager Alex Johnston 2239 0362 ships to allow a great W/L course along their east coast. With 15-18 kt winds (very unusual
Sailing Development Manager Richard Knight for Singapore) and a mid-course gate, these powerful boats could be seen close up by the
2239 0363 spectators, and provided them with exciting races. We will try to assist the VOR for that to
Sponsorship & Promotions Manager happen in our harbour adjacent to our Club in 2012!
Lindsay Lyons 2239 0391
Sail Training Manager Markus Wong 2812 7063 The Class Regatta at Port Shelter on the weekend of 17 and 18 January had over 30 entries
Assistant Sailing Manager Iris Yang 2239 0314 and a full report is being written up for the March Ahoy!.
Rowing Coach Jonathan Cantwell 2239 0322
Boatyard & Marine Operations Manager At the time of writing, we are expecting over 850 members and guests to celebrate the Chinese
Roger Eastham 2239 0308 New Year with a Lion Dance and fireworks at Kellett Island. We look forward to sharing some
Assistant Boatyard Manager Daniel Wong 2239 0311 photos with you in the next issue.
Boatyard Office Supervisor Connie Chan 2239 0304
Boatyard Foreman Yip Man Tai 9125 9311 Race 1 of the Uin-na-Mara Winter Series 2008-2009s is on 1 February and we hope to see
Food & Beverage Manager Shirley Tam 2239 0321 everyone out on the water.
Technical & Projects Manager
Carton Lam 2239 0303 Many classes will be holding their Class Championships in February. Let’s get many boats on
Human Resources Manager the water and I wish all good, competitive sailing.
Susanna Chung 2239 0310
Our Sailing Office is now accepting entries for the 2009 San Fernando Race and the deadline
Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336
Marine Co-ordinator Joanne Ho 2239 0309 to submit entries for this major race (starting on Wednesday 8 April) is on or before Wednesday
House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352 18 March. Entry forms and other information is available on our website.
RoYAL HoNG KoNG YACHT CLuB Still with the San Fernando Race, I would like to particularly mention the associated charity
Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR dinner that benefits the San Fernando Orphanage. This biennial extravaganza is being held on
Kellett Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399 Friday 3 April and is not to be missed!
Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202
Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744 Finally, I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous Chinese New Year of
the Ox.
www.rhkyc.org.hk Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Warwick Downes
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General Manager’s Message
As promised, inside this issue your account number and password. Click ‘E-Statement’ in the left
I am pleased to include a summary hand column. Choose the year and month from the pull down menu
of the findings of the members’ on the upper screen and click the ‘Print’ button if you wish to print
satisfaction survey, conducted the statement.
in November last year. Using
Data is uploaded daily and the Club will send you an email reminder
very much the same format and
once a month advising that your monthly statement is ready, so please
analysis techniques as in our
help us by ensuring we have your updated email address. It is our
2005 survey, it provides us with
hope that this service will be of value to you. And, in the interest of
very informative and detailed
saving paper, please do inform the Accounts Department if you no
information on just where we are
longer wish to receive your monthly statement by post.
at and where we need to ‘pull up
our socks’ in meeting your needs The swimming pool renovations are well underway and remain on
and expectations. schedule. I regret that my efforts to secure alternative swimming
facilities for members over the closure period have been unsuccessful
ray Parry, General Manager
All Committees of the Club have to date, but I will continue my endeavours and keep you informed.
received full details of the findings and no doubt these will be the
At the time of writing our consultants for the Middle Island project are
subject of healthy debate providing a firm platform for us in our
deep in discussion with our prospective contractors, thrashing out the
decision making over the next few years.
details and, with the relocation of all corals in the affected area now
Once again I would like to thank all members who took the time to complete, this project is all but underway.
participate in this survey. We hope you all enjoyed the Lion Dance and fireworks over Chinese
I am pleased to advise that commencing 1 February 2009, you can New Year and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very
access your current (and two previous) months’ Club accounts, lucky Year of the Ox.
online. To do this you simply need to visit the Club website at Ray Parry
www.rhkyc.org.hk and access the Members’ Only section using General Manager
CommoDores’ Forum
In SoUtH AfRICA W o r D s : WA r W i C k D oW nes
Inge Strompf-JepSen, roger eaStham and I were InvIted to attend the 4th ICoYC
CommodoreS’ forum In durban at the roYal natal YaCht Club In november 2008.
S
ome may recall that the RHKYC membership (which addressed the ageing cruises in Seattle and Vancouver areas by
hosted the 2nd ICOYC Forum in Hong club membership profile and how to attract the respective yacht clubs there, Sydney
Kong in 2006. This is a gathering younger members including youth training), and Pittwater environs with the RSYS, and
of Commodores (both current and past) of club planning by developing strategic plans the Auckland waterways and nearby islands
yacht clubs around the world who wish to and ensuring continuity of club policies, through the RNZYS. More information on
share their experiences and problems. Often the increased commercialization of yachting, these cruises can be gleaned from Koko if
now, a senior staff member accompanies club activities outside sailing, managing you are interested.
these Flag Officers to help get future direction marinas, sponsorship and relationships with
The planned 5th Commodores’ Forum will
in management for their home club. the media, live tracking of races, making
be held in Perth in March 2010 and will
sailing more accessible to the media, having
This year’s proceedings got underway with a be organised by the Royal Freshwater Bay
spectators and sponsors at major events
flag raising ceremony and a Zulu tribal dance Yacht Club.
and more.
– all in the rain! Then, we were welcomed by
the Mayor of Durban in the Town Hall. Also discussed was charity support
through club contributions to
The following day was a race programme in
local, disabled and disadvantaged
Sunfast 42ft yachts, an opportunity to get to
communities.
know our fellow attendees’ sailing skills. We
were combined with the British crews (Royal A more detailed breakdown of these
Thames, Royal Southern and Royal Northern topics will be sent to the appropriate
YC) who obviously hampered our otherwise committee chairmen and to heads
sterling efforts to win – we came second to of staff who can impart the Forum’s
the local South Africans! findings/message.
The following day, we were into the symposium There were many discussions, and
with many speakers and group sessions also the networking benefit from
discussing many topics. These ranged from a meeting other clubs who wish to
workshop on weathering the current economic interact with us more – for example,
storm to cost controls, club organisation, club members are invited to attend sailing
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Some said it was like a sailing version of Snakes
and Ladders, some said it was more a case of
Join the Dots. Whoever managed to find the
patches and string them together in the right
order was doing well. Having Jamie McWilliam
making a guest appearance in the afterguard on
Ambush clearly did no harm, as they squeezed
across a finish line timed just seven minutes
before the 1630 hrs “cut off” and mere inches
and seconds (nine, to be precise) in front of Jun
Komatu’s Flying Fifteen French Fries.
Pursuit race handicaps this year are being run
under RHKATI numbers, a trial system first
introduced for last year’s Around the Island Race.
A quick scan of the finishers in this race certainly
shows a paradigm shift in the results, with boats
that might reasonably be expected to do well
scoring at the top of the list. Indeed, the fact
that the top ten finishers came from four different
classes, started 36 minutes apart and finished
Words A nd P h o t o s : G uy n o W e l l
At 0830hrs on saturday it was blowing 18-20 kts
straight down the rowing course at shatin – whitecaps,
the distinct aura of ‘boat-sinking’ weather. rowing
was cancelled on the spot, and sailors looking forward
to the tomes Cup pursuit race in the afternoon
were rubbing their hands with glee. But somewhere
between 0830hrs and 1400hrs, or maybe somewhere
between shatin, Clearwater Bay and Victoria harbour,
the breeze died. “It was blowing old boots at home,”
said (nearly) everyone. “What happened?”
W
hat happened was the breeze died out to leave behind
the funkiest, flukiest, patchiest, shiftiest, wobbliest
collection of puff imaginable. It was a part-time breeze,
dialling in for a few minutes here, then wandering off over there
because the scenery was better. “There was a definite advantage in
starting last,” said Joachim Isler on Ambush. “The harbour was like a
minefield, but at least we got to see which bits to avoid.”
Sitting somewhere in the middle in the
camera boat, it was difficult to work out
which mark to head for in the hope of a
few spinnakers in the shot – there were
boats sailing in opposite directions
either both with spinnakers – or both
without. Anyone who hooked in to one
of the patches of puff was launched,
as Ambush demonstrated on her
second trip up to the Tai Koo Shing
mark, steaming away from a clutch
of Fifteens and Etchells stranded in…
well, nothing at all.
Race Officer Gareth Williams was keeping a beady eye on it all from
the middle of the course as well – and on his stopwatch. “First time
round it looked as if the centre of the harbour was the place to be. But
after that it was the right side… there were a lot of tough calls to make
out there, and I was quite glad to be RO today!”
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within five minutes of each other
augurs well for the system.
A quick round of applause, please,
for the RO who had the unenviable
task of sorting out the sheep
from the goats on a finish line
at the end of a short leg – the
‘sheep’ were those finishing, and
the ‘goats’ were those going on
round for another lap. Not an easy
task under the circumstances.
Congratulations to Ambush for
coming from behind – literally –
and French Fries who missed out
by the length of a ketchup packet.
Howard Williams urged Squiffy into
third place, beating Nick Burns (Gunga Din) and David Meads (Mango
Jam). A patchy race, maybe, but the sun was shining and there were
plenty of smiling faces on the race course. Here’s to the next one!
(HKRNVR, 5 April).
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rhkyC moorings to stay
during construction of
Central – Wan Chai Bypass
the public Affairs Working Group (pAWG) continued to produce the least actual reclamation. The
flyover, if adopted in lieu of the Government’s
advance rhkyC’s interests in connection with the Central- proposed tunnel, would severely affect the
Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) in 2008. it proactively participated operation of the RHKYC.
in the Government’s public consultation exercise in the hope
addressing Challenges through
of achieving an appropriate reprovisioning arrangement of proactive participation
its moorings during the construction of CWB. Following the Court’s ruling on SPH’s judicial
review, the Government decided to conduct
reclamation, the construction of a temporary another round of public consultation with a
Judicial review presents
uncertainties breakwater at CBTS was in effect being view to establishing Overriding Public Need
challenged on a legal front. for temporary reclamation for Wan Chai
The successful judicial review of the Society Development Phase II (WDII) and sorting out
for the Protection of the Harbour (SPH) The construction of the CWB was further the reprovisioning arrangement of moorings
in March 2008 brought uncertainties to all overshadowed by another judicial review case. for CBTS users.
Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (CBTS) users In April 2008, Fook Lee Holdings Limited,
regarding the reprovisioning arrangement a hotel developer, filed a judicial review, In September 2008, PAWG put forward a
for their moorings. As the Court ruled stating that the Government had violated submission to the Highways Department
that the Government had to demonstrate the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance by clearly stating the Club’s position and potential
the Overriding Public Need for temporary not going for the flyover option that could impact on operations and races in the event
of off-site reprovisioning.
With reference to our submission, the
Government at its subsequent discussion and
public forum sessions acknowledged that off-
site reprovisioning of RHKYC’s moorings was
not desirable, as it would seriously disrupt
water sports activities in Victoria Harbour.
CBTS users also supported the proposal for
RHKYC’s moorings to stay.
on-site reprovisioning for
rhKYC moorings
During the discussion session in September
2008, the Government proposed six
options for reprovisioning of affected
moorings at CBTS:
• option 1: On-site reprovisioning using
Temporary Typhoon Shelter
• option 2: On-site reprovisioning within
4. In view of the above, option 6 is the least disruptive option ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area
for the CbtS users. for as far as the mooring licensees
• option 3: Staged off-site reprovisioning
using the CbtS private mooring area as their base for for different groups of vessels during
business operation, after consulation with the operators, we different stages of construction works
recommend they temporarily relocate to the ex-wan Chai
• option 4: Off-site reprovisioning of the
public Cargo working area during normal operation. In the Anchorage Area
event of a typhoon, they will need to find their own spaces at
• option 5: Off-site reprovisioning of the
other typhoon shelters.
RHKYC Mooring Area
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www.grandsoleil.it
37’ 40’ 43’ 45’ 46’ 50’ 54’ 56’
Jebsen Marine Unit 5, G/F., Aberdeen Marine Tower, 8 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.
Tel: (852) 3180 3189 Fax: (852) 2805 6867 info@jebsenmarine.com www.jebsen.com
• option 6: Off-site reprovisioning of the The deletion of the proposed temporary bodies had all lent support and urged for early
Private Mooring Area breakwater was announced in December implementation of the CWB. Given the current
2008. economic downturn, the CWB project is now
Both Options 1 and 2 required temporary
widely perceived as one that can benefit the
reclamation and were considered unfeasible
economy through creation of jobs and capital
as there were implications under the Protection Cwb Set to go investment. It is expected that the works of
of the Harbour Ordinance. Balancing the pros
the CWB may commence in mid-2009.
and cons of the remaining four options, By going through another round of public
the Government concluded, after the public consultation exercise, the critical path towards
consultation exercise, that Option 6 was the way forward
commencing the CWB was smoothed. The
only feasible solution that would cause the remaining shadow was removed when the
least overall disruption to CBTS users. The PAWG will continue to build and
Fook Lee hearing was dropped from the
strengthen relations with the Government and
By adopting this option, the temporary Judicial schedule for July 2009.
engage with local communities in 2009. In
breakwater was no longer required, which in It was noted during the consultation exercise addition to the CWB project, it will also closely
turn resulted in a reduction of 2.4 hectares of that there was wide public support for the monitor public affairs issues that may affect
temporary reclamation area. Notwithstanding tunnel option over the flyover option for the RHKYC’s interests. The Club will continue
the scrapping of the temporary breakwater, construction of the Trunk Road. The SPH, to keep members posted of the progress
RHKYC would be able to keep its moorings Harbour-front Enhancement Committee, and will be happy to hear suggestions and
at CBTS during the construction of the CWB. various District Councils and professional feedback from members.
Vessels of RHKYC and anchorage users,
located within the works area, would be
date maJ o r ev en t S
temporarily accommodated in the vacated
Private Mooring Area (PMA). march 2008 Successful judicial review of SPH
April 2008 fook Lee files judicial review
to achieve this:
July 2008 Public consultation commences
• Pleasure boats within the PMA would be september 2008 Government presents six options for reprovisioning of moorings
relocated to other typhoon shelters.
october 2008 option 6 (i.e. off-site reprovisioning of Private Mooring Area) identified as
• Business operators within the PMA would the only feasible solution
be moved to the ex-Wan Chai Public December 2008 Gazette to delete proposed temporary breakwater at CBtS
Cargo Working Area.
temporary reclamation for trunk road tunnel Construction
proposal to delete temporary Breakwater and
associated temporary reclamation Works
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member survey 2008
general • Gym upgrade
• Spa facilities such as sauna, steam, Jacuzzi, and other services
Nearly 500 members completed the survey, with over 80% of those • Indoor kids’ playground and improvement of Kids’ Club room
being full or ordinary members. Over 50% use the Club mainly for • More car park space and covered spaces
sailing, although 60% do not own a boat. 70% use the Club twice a
There were also a number of comments about upgrading the changing
week or less, and over 80% are HK permanent residents.
rooms and providing towels etc. The access and location of the ladies’
Respondents agreed that the RHKYC is a Club they are proud to changing room were other major points.
belong to and would recommend to others.
middle Island
The perennial problem of the beach surfaced again, with comments
Preferred Communication Method (Valid Percent)
on improving the usability and facilities available there. Transportation,
EMAIl FAx AHOy! MAgAzINE WEb SITE car parking space, and access were other major issues that were
highlighted. Upgrade of changing rooms and provision of towels was
1st priority 73.4 0.6 19.4 7.1
also noteworthy.
2 priority
nd
14.9 5.6 36.7 37.1
Shelter Cove
3rd priority 4.8 5.0 28.2 35.3
Provision of a swimming pool was the most frequently mentioned item,
4th priority 0.8 57.7 2.4 5.4 along with other sports facilities such as a gym. Better kids’ facilities
were another area that many respondents mentioned, as was the
need for more car parking space.
The above chart shows that email is the most preferred communication
method, with the Club magazine second and the website third.
sailing anD rowing
The chart below shows the age of the respondents:
The results for Sailing and Rowing were positive, with respondents
feeling that events and training were well organised and sufficient in
number, although there were many individual and disparate requests
for additional activities and services such as dinghy hiring, sail training
at SC, and various schedules for sailing and rowing training.
Some members mentioned the need for the RHKYC to remain focused
on sailing and rowing, and be recognised as one of the finest yacht
clubs in the world whilst attracting new and young members.
When compared to the 2005 survey, the results show similar
high scores and indeed improvement in some key areas such as marine FaCilities
administration and sailing/rowing activities.
Most people moor their boat at SC or MI due to the convenience.
F&B Most members agreed that the marine facilities and boatyard are well
managed with good services.
Overall, members seemed satisfied with quality and choice of F&B as
There were a number of comments regarding many different types of
well as the service levels. This was true for all locations although there
hardstanding at all locations. These included pontoons for larger boats
were suggestions that F&B could be expanded at MI and SC.
and different types of moorings.
A few areas that stood out in the written comments included the
The boatyard received positive ratings although there still seems to be
need to improve and upgrade the Bistro and Compass Room both in
some room for improvement in terms of fees and estimates.
terms of quality and the environment. Additionally, many respondents
expressed the desire for a Chinese restaurant as well as more food
options such as healthy eating. general FaCilities
The chart below shows the ratings for the general facilities. Questions
DeVeloPment issues were rated on a 5 point scale with 1 being very satisfied and 5 being
very dissatisfied. One can see that the overall ratings are positive
Kellett Island
although a few areas stand out for improvement:
A number of issues came through in the written comments.
• Kids’ club room
These include:
• Gym
• Tennis courts • Kids’ events/activities
• Upgrade/new swimming pool (heated/indoor) • Movie and book library
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other areas
The above chart shows that members tend to disagree (ratings
between 3.5-3.88) with relaxing the rules on admittance of private
helpers. Members were also against relaxing the rules on using cell
The written comments reflect these areas and these have been phones for talking although the results were mixed when it comes to
highlighted in earlier sections of this article. other uses such as texting or browsing the internet.
Fun on the water for young and old
A RoyAl Reunion At
the VolVo oceAn RAce
S
ome sixteen Royal Hong Kong respectively. The fleet, by this time reduced
Yacht Club members attended the to seven with the withdrawal of Team Russia,
Singapore Stopover of the 2008- began the long, challenging and increasingly
2009 Volvo Ocean Race, with many watching cold beat to Qing Dao on 18 January.
the UBS In-Port Challenge races on 10
The Singapore Stopover, the first in South East
January. The races, which with other In-Port
Asia, was co-hosted by ONE°15 Marina Club,
races count for 20% of the overall points
our new reciprocal club in Singapore, and
awarded, were sailed in brisk winds with the
Sentosa, Singapore’s island resort. The Race
Volvo 70’s occasionally exceeding 18 knots
Village activities included the Volvo Ocean
downwind. Ericsson 4, with a second and
Race Simulator, the Volvo Ocean Race Video
first, Telefonica Black, with two thirds, and
Experience, and the Grinding Challenge. The
Puma Ocean Racing, with a first and fourth,
most popular activities for both young and old
strengthened their positions at the top of the
at the village were the floating water balls and
overall standings at first, second and third Irish fairies show support for the Green
the model yacht racing. Volvo and Ericsson Dragon Team
David Brightling, General Manager of ONE°15
Marina Club, presents his club burgee to
Some of the Hong Kong contingent enjoying the floating bar at ONE°15 Marina Club with former Commodore Warwick Downes
General Manager Robert Bird and host David Brightling
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cciR AwARd
At a recent meeting with china cup international Regatta
management in Shenzhen, the RhKyc was presented with
an award for ‘Best Support organisation’ involved with the
cciR. on behalf of the club, Russ Parker, RhKyc Sailing
Secretary and Race officer for the cciR 2008, accepted
the award from Mr Zhou changzheng, Secretary General of
the china yachting Association. the RhKyc has provided
race management for the event for the last two years, and
has contributed substantially to the success of the first two
editions of the regatta.
FfreeFire in new livery!
Volvo Corporate Entertainment
hospitality centres were busy, as was the Puma container that was
selling race specific sailing apparel to the general public.
RHKYC members in attendance included Margaret Chan, Cowen
Chui, Richard Coghill, Warwick Downes, Roger Eastham, Karl Kwok,
Stephen Vine, Andy Lam, Vic Locke, Adam Mowser, Russ Parker, and
Suzy Rayment. Absent RHKYC members now residing in Singapore
included John and Sandra Stonham, Ben Ford and Colin Ip, along with
former General Manager Robert Bird, (now Chief Executive Officer at
Raffles Marina in Singapore) and David Brightling, General Manager of
ONE°15 Marina Club.
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now resting at the bottom of the Bay
– and the bow of the ocean 4x that
unexpectedly became part of Guy’s
dubious tactical plan of going for a
win by rowing the longest distance
possible. Once again, experience was
defeated by youth as Roo won in a
time of 69 seconds. (Protests from the
shore commenting that the Coach’s
able test run was done in under one
minute were ignored.) An honourable
mention needs to go to Fleur who
‘coxed’ the top five finishers.
Beach Cricket & Baseball were then
on the menu, with Michael’s godson
Lance showing himself a keen batter
and the resident American hitting one
out of the park on the first pitch.
The group was then split up into
two teams for the ‘filling the bucket
with the wellington boot’ competition
Black VelVeT RegAttA 2009 with the winner being Team A led by the
Enthusiastic Junior Member, who filled their
Words: Mark Welles • Photos: GUy noWell
bucket up with water a half centimetre faster
T
he first day of the New Year saw ideal Christopher Nowell representing the under than the opposition.
conditions for the Rowing Section’s 16s winning with 3.75 turns. Close behind And finally, it was time to throw Wellingtons
annual Black Velvet Regatta at Middle were Jonny, Wello and Stephan at 3.5 spins. at the Captain. As Paddy was off-site in
Island. Once a quorum had been confirmed Australia, a RowCom member stood in for
Next was the perennial favorite ‘row with a
by mid-day, we secured provisions at the what was tagged ‘Winging Wellingtons at
bucket on your head’ event where a shore
bar and set up camp on the beach. The Wello’, with tosses finding their mark, leaving
based ‘coxswain’ guides a blind oarsman
official brew was mixed, confirmed to be the RowCom representative rightfully bruised
around a pre-defined course. The competition
‘True’ and a group toast signalled the and abused.
was spirited from the start, with a mix of
beginning of the festivities. To close off the day, all then retired top side
seniors and novices competing, with most
The first event was ‘single spinning’. After ably navigating the surprising challenging where more grog and grub was had by all.
several heats, youth won the day with obstacles. Casualties included one bucket – Happy 2009!
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offshoRe RoweRs’
chrisTmas lamma
seafood lunch
Words: doM hardoon
l
ate morning on Saturday 20 December 2008, decked out in
Santa hats and suntan lotion, two quads and a double headed
out for a leisurely Christmas row to Lamma.
Sunny, cool and dry weather was the backdrop for the row into
Sok Kwu Wan where fresh seafood and a few cold beers awaited.
Lunch was great as usual, many thanks to Philippe for ordering the
good stuff!
When it came time to leave, the row home was just as relaxing
(perhaps a little more so thanks to the beer). We arrived back at Middle
Island mid afternoon, with a suntan as souvenir and enough time left to
enjoy the rest of the day. A great way to start the festive season!
ChaMPion ClUb
for 2008
RhKyC wins awards at hKCRA 30th Anniversary Dinner
At the Hong Kong China
Rowing Association dinner in
December, the RHKYC received
two awards for the 2008 season
– we were presented with the
“Rowing Ladder Champion
2008” and the “Champion Club
2008” trophies.
The Association keeps a points
ladder, calculated using wins
and entries, for each main boat category. Whilst the Club did not win
awards for any particular boat type, we managed to have the highest
overall score to win the “Rowing Ladder Champion 2008”.
The Champion Club award works in a similar fashion, with points
awarded over the entire season for all events. The RHKYC crews
entered a great number of races and also managed a good number
of wins. This high participation rate saw us earn enough points to win
the “Champion Club 2008” award.
Thanks must go to every RHKYC rower who won a race, or who even
just entered. Since the points system encourages participation as well
as success, our great numbers of keen rowers entering multiple events
shone through.
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“Success consists of going
winston Churchill once remarked, on Cotton Tree Drive looking after the court
from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” on bookings and serving at the small bar there.
He was physically disabled, and life was
that basis the Club’s Masters squash team (the over forties) has gone
hard but his constantly cheerful outlook,
from strength to strength. they have played eight games and won one sense of humour, and kindness made him
of them and are languishing second to bottom of their division. they have an inspiration to all who knew him. When he
only been surpassed by hong kong Club-blue that has succeeded in died in 1998 his friends determined to keep
playing nine games and losing all of them. the RhKyC team does have his memory alive – hence the Wing Ding
two games in hand, but on present form this could prove to be a double- tournament. This year’s event was won by
edged prospect. nevertheless the team enthusiastically turns up for its
weekly trouncing, the memory of which is soon eclipsed by the après
squash socialising and dinner. in this our Masters team are league leaders,
and outside at the bistro in the evening is a venue that is hard to beat.
would put the team into the
end of season play-offs and
give them a crack at the
title. However before we get
ahead of ourselves there
are a number of games yet Anyone for squash?
to play before that prospect
takes shape. No need to
chill the champagne just
yet. But for all our followers
– and there are some –
it’s a situation to watch.
The Christmas break could
Apres squash in the Bistro be critical, with the usual
T
he Club’s team playing in division 15 danger that form and fitness are dissipated
has undergone a mid-season revival by holiday diversions. Elliot Froidevaux, Mark
Pretty in pink
with four wins on the trot, and has Bennett and James Rice have been in fine
the Hong Football Club by a wide margin, but
lifted itself off the bottom of the list where form, blasting their opponents off the courts.
more importantly over $358,000 was raised
it has sat for most of the season, and now One intriguing fixture recently was against
for charity.
sits second to bottom on 13 points which Head Advance 10, where the average age of
it shares with four other teams. But it has a the team was 12 (and their number one was a Some 14 teams took part, eight players per
game in hand, and team optimists believe a 14 year-old – who beat our man). The Club‘s team. Each team is allocated a colour and
top four finish is not out of the question. This team managed to prevail 3-2 but somebody invited to wear fancy dress. Adrian Peirse, a
is doing good work in training the youngsters. veteran of four previous tournaments, presided
over the RHKYC effort. We were allocated
Hong Kong SquaSH league DiviSion 15 Competition remains tight in the internal
pink, and although Angus Stewart offered to
Team Played Won losT PoinTs league with Andrew Sullivan toppling Elliot
find uniforms he swiftly delegated the task to
TSC5 6 5 1 28 Froidevaux to head the rankings in December
his wife Sarah who came up with a stunning
Head Shatin 4 6 5 1 26 – this despite being defeated by Elliot who
design – the best for the Club in years. The
unifly 7 5 2 24 didn’t play enough games. The system has
outfits caused quite a stir that was not entirely
iS1 6 5 1 23 been tweaked so that it is hard to hold your
matched by the team’s less than spectacular
Bon Yip 2 6 4 2 20 ranking if you don’t play all the games. This
on-court results. But it was a great event and
Club FM 4 5 3 2 19 month Francis Longuepee returns after a
a good time was had by all.
uSRC 3 6 2 4 15 one-month absence – so that’s likely to cause
Head advance 10 6 1 5 13 a shakeup in the top division again.
Kinteics 5 5 1 4 13 November was enlivened by the annual Wing Men and women interested in
KWTDDSC 3 7 1 6 13 Ding Squash Competition. This is a charity joining should contact
RHKYC 6 4 2 13 squash event held in memory of Yuen, Kam- angelo@stanhopeipc.com
aMC 6 0 6 3 Wing who worked at the Squash Centre
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FoRTHCoMing evenTS
Skandia inter-School Sailing Festival Sat 7 and Sun 8 February sa il in G/
Manila to Boracay Race Sat 14 to Tue 17 February roWinG
President’s Cup Sat 14 to Tue 17 February
C ir C U l a r
HKRnvR vase Sun 5 april
the sailing office puts this out every other
San Fernando Race Wed 8 to Mon 13 april tuesday throughout the year regarding
*** (Please note that this race is starting a day earlier than previously advertised.) sailing and rowing events. Please contact
Kung Hei Fat Choy from all in the Sailing Office, and wishing you all a Happy
Alex
and Prosperous Year of the Ox. [alex.johnston@rhkyc.org.hk]
if you want something to be included
The Sailing Office is already busy preparing for the San Fernando Race which or if you are not receiving
will take place over Easter. Details are given below, including the all-important these emails and would like to.
deadlines. One of the shortest RHKYC offshore races at 480nm, the San the circular is best viewed in htML format
Fernando has long been a very popular event and is definitely worth doing if on your computer due to the pictures
you would like to acquire some offshore racing experience. included in the newsletter.
Finally – Good luck to all the classes who have their class championships for further details please contact Alex on
this month.
2239 0362
Alex Johnston, Sailing Manager or via email: alex.johnston@rhkyc.org.hk
for the latest information
Anyone wishing to assist as a volunteer at any of our races or regattas throughout please visit our website:
the season will be greatly appreciated! Please contact Iris on 2239 0314 if you are
available. Volunteers are essential to the efficient running of our events, and volunteering
is a good way to learn and get involved in the Club’s yacht racing, plus a great
www.rhkyc.org.hk
opportunity to meet other members at the accompanying prizegivings and parties.
san fernando Race Wed 8 to Mon 13 April
The destination for this Easter offshore
race will be San Fernando in the northern
Philippines. The NOR and Entry Form are
posted on the website:
www.sanfernandorace.com
Skippers are reminded to please ensure
that their yacht’s rating certificate is ‘in date’
and that all crew certifications are valid
in order to meet the Special Regulations
regarding crew.
The Boatyard will become increasingly busy
during the build-up to the race, so book early
if you want work done on your boat prior to
the race. The race timeline in this section,
together with regular updates in the bi-weekly
sailing circular, will keep you up to date with
all aspects of the event.
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san fernando Race 2009
doCUMentation deadlines and tiMetable
Date event / InformatIon Comments
marCh
Wed 18 SFR 2009: Submission of Entry Form and Entry Fee 1800hrs
3 weeks to race start
Sat 21 Coastal Race. NB: Not part of the SFR series but good opportunity to train crew and Details TBA
shake down boat, including testing SSB Radio etc
Sun 22 Coastal Race Finishes
Fri 27 Deadline for IRC Certificates/change of rating 12 days to race start
Late Entries Deadline. No refund after this date 1800hrs for all documentation
Ratings posted on Official Notice Board
Submission of Safety Checklist and Safety Compliance Form/Race Declaration
Sea Survival Certificates and First Aid / CPR Certificates
Submission of Life raft Certificate and EPIRB No
Sat 28 Rugby Sevens
Sun 29 Rugby Sevens
tue 31 Submission of Crew Experience Form 1000hrs
Submission of Next-of-Kin and Immigration information 1 week to race start
aprIl
Wed 1 Submission of Bulk Clearance forms 1800hrs
Fri 3 Charity Dinner: San Fernando Orphanage – Compass Room 1930hrs
Mon 6 End of protests on ratings 1800hrs
Ratings posted on Official Notice Board 1900hrs
Welcome Drinks – lawn at Kellett Island
tueS 7 Immigration Clearance – Kellett Island 1600hrs to 1900hrs:
Skippers and Weather Briefing Pat Loseby Room
Chart Room: 1830hrs
Wed 8 START OF RACE: Victoria Harbour 1210hrs
Delayed start at Shek O if wind is light
Sun 12 Race Party – Cabana Resort, SFR 1630hrs
Mon 13 Race officially ends
may
Wed 6 SFR Prizegiving Dinner – Compass Room, KI Details TBA
san fernando Charity Dinner 3 April 2009
We have been receiving regular given time to visit the home on a
updates from the orphanage in San regular basis. Not only will this keep
Fernando, which is now looking after us in more regular personal contact
the care and education of 32 children with the home, but it will also allow
of all ages until they leave school. more detailed reports to come to us,
Due to the generosity of Aon ensuring that the home has what it
Insurance Brokers the home is soon needs on an ongoing basis. Our fund
to receive 10 computers and these raising efforts will begin in earnest in
should (hopefully) be installed and the not too distant future, so please
working in time for our visit at the keep your diary free for 3 April when
end of the 2009 San Fernando Race we will be having our biennial San
– internet access will assist in the Fernando Race Charity Dinner.
education of the children at the There will also be an auction of fine
orphanage, and we will soon be wine during one of the Club’s regular
working towards establishing communications between our youth wine dinners, proceeds of which will go towards the Orphanage
sailors and the kids in San Fernando so that close contact can be Fund. More news will follow in the next issue of Ahoy! but in the
kept with the Club’s younger side. meantime if you have any auction item ideas or donations please
Thanks to the assistance of Simpson Marine, Ailsa Angus is being contact Colin Dawson at colin_dawson@aon-asia.com
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Training
Skandia Sail Training in partnership with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
Y o u T H S A i l T R A i n i n g
NoTice Board 訓練班預告 The next Youth Sail Training will be held over the coming Easter Holidays – we are
already receiving applications, so be sure to book early.
yo U T H s a i l i n G 青 少 年 組
If you have a group of participants and would like to
easter Holidays
6 – 10 april join our training on specific dates, please contact us.
13 – 17 april regulAr WeeKend sAiling
Courses running in Holidays: sAturdAy AFternoons
Under 9s step 1, 2, 3 and Go optimist
Beginners (HKsF level 1 and 2) silver squad (optimists): kids practising
improver (HKsF level 3) sailing and racing skills. They can be promoted
Go sailing in optimist-Topaz-laser to Junior Squad lead by Richard at a later date.
introduction to laser
High Performance Step 3 required. 1330hrs to 1700hrs.
saturday afternoon sessions sundAy AFternoons
silver squad 14, 21 and 28 February under 9s sailing (optimists): kids working
sunday afternoon sessions towards RHKYC Steps 2 and 3. Step 1 required.
youth sailing Club and Under 9s
1330hrs to 1700 hrs.
a d U lT s a i l i n G 成 人 組
youth sailing Club: having fun and making friends, practising and gaining
adult Beginners Weekend experience. Open to anyone with Level 2 or equivalent. 1330hrs to 1730hrs.
option Two 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28 February
Resail 1 march fUll
option Three 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 march A d u lT S A i l T R A i n i n g
Resail 28 march fUl l
option Four 25, 26 april, 2, 3, 9 may Adult Beginner (level 1 And 2) Courses
Resail 10 may If you are interested in learning how to be a competent dinghy sailor in light winds,
supervised sailing then our Beginners Course is the one for you. The format consists of five practical
Racing 1 February days at Middle Island, and covers the syllabus of Hong Kong Sailing Federation
navigation 21 February
distance sailing 22 February (HKSF) Levels 1 and 2. Please see the Training schedule below.
Trapeze 28 February Adult Beginner Courses for the month of February and March are full already. Please
distance sailing 1 march
level 3 Preparation 7 march book early for the rest of the year! If you have a group of participants and would like
intro to laser 14 march to join our weekday training on specific dates, please contact us.
distance sailing 22 march
Boat Handling 28 march Adult improver Courses
distance sailing 29 march Adult improver (level 3) Course
application forms and more details The course requires nine months’ sailing experience since completing HKSF level 2.
報名及查詢詳情，可瀏覽網址: The first Adult Improver Course 2009 was held in January, and we are now collecting
www.rhkyc.org.hk names of potential participants for a second course. Once we have a sufficient
number of participants, we will run another course.
click on 按 “Training Courses”
Please send us an email if you are interested in joining a course.
Weekend supervised sailing
seWaGe line ConneCtion Distance Sailing is always the most popular topic. Starting in 2008, we have
and reClaMation of introduced a few more new topics during these sessions – Spinnakers, Trapeze, Intro
hardstandinG to Laser One, Navigation. To reserve a place, please book in advance.
at Middle island
Weekday supervised sailing
Please note that due to sewage line connection
and reclamation of hardstanding at Middle island
We are collecting names of interested sailors… if you have friends interested in sailing
will take place during 2009, but the schedule on weekdays, and/or have any dates in mind, please contact us. Once there are a
has yet to be fixed. the project will take a year sufficient number of participants, we will confirm the session.
to complete. sail training should, however, only
be affected over a number of weeks, but please Keelboats, High Performance and other improver topics are now available in the
note that training schedules may be subject to form of private bookings at the rate of $700 for two hours on the water, with a senior
amendments, postponements or cancellations instructor, during the week.
during that time. we apologise in advance for any
inconvenience that may ensue. If you are interested in any of the following courses then please contact us.
HKsF level 3 (requires nine months sailing experience since completing HKSF
Level 2).
for sail training enquiries contact
High performance: spinnaker and trapeze skills.
Markus Kellett island Keelboats: keelboat sailing out of Causeway Bay or Middle
[markus.wong@rhkyc.org.hk] Island waters.
2812 7063 start racing: introduction to racing procedures and techniques.
improve racing: coaching dinghy racing skills.
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sailing development
Forthcoming Squad Training in January Match Racing
The entry deadline is 2 February, so hopefully you already have
Youth – Optimist sailors aged nine up
your entry in! You can find all the information on the website
Senior – Laser sailors aged 13
www.rhkyc.org.hk/matchracing.htm.
14 February 0930hrs to 1700hrs
21 February 0930hrs to 1700hrs Racing will take place on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings
28 February 0930hrs to 1700hrs right in front of the Club. We are planning a grand final on 23 May, so
there will be plenty of time to catch some of the action.
The full training and regatta schedules for the Youth and Senior If you are not in a team and are interested in crewing you may still
Squads are available on the website, or you can contact Richard be able to take part – some teams will be looking for substitute
for further information. crew. Please contact Richard to have your details added to the crew
available board under the match racing page.
Shore Based Courses noticeboard
Radio Course
A course is expected to be offered in March. Please contact Richard
for more details.
First Aid and CPR Courses
Full Course A March 3 (1830hrs to 2130hrs),
March 5, 10, 12, 17 (1845hrs to 2100hrs)
Full Course B March 19, 24, 26, 31 (1830hrs to 2130hrs)
Refresher Course A March 23, 30 (1830hrs to 2130hrs)
Applications available on the website or contact Richard.
RHKYC Basic Navigation Course
Skandia inter-School Sailing Festival 4, 11, 18, 25 March and 1 April 1900hrs to 2100hrs each day
2009 7 and 8 February HKSF Safety at Sea and Survival Course
This hugely successful event continues and in 2009 it will take place Two full courses on 19/20 March and 22/23 March
on 8 and 9 February. This will mark the event’s seventh year and will Two renewal courses on 21 and 24 March
definitely be the biggest to date. (Dates subject to final confirmation)
Racing will include the new fleet of RS Feva dinghies that recently Private coaching for members
arrived at the RHKYC and ABC. Combining these with the Topaz that In preparation for the Class Championships
Squad Sponsors
have been used in recent years will allow us to have two divisions in we can provide coaching to individuals,
who competition. The new Feva dinghies will suit the older teenagers groups or an entire class to help get
that have grown up with the event, and allow space in the Topaz boats and crew race tuned. Contact
division for new sailors to join in. We currently have 14 teams entered, Richard for more details.
Equipment Partner for RHKYC Squads
comprising almost 100 sailors. Also new for 2009 is an Event
Programme that we have prepared for participants and spectators.
Even if you are not involved in the event, please come down to Middle
Richard Knight
Island to support your school or just enjoy the atmosphere with the DJ [richard.knight@rhkyc.org.hk]
and race commentary. Racing will be held right next to the Club, so it 2239 0363
is the best sailing event for spectators!
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mAst tuning – PART 2
RogeR eAsthAM boatyard and Marine operations Manager
Last month we looked at some of the basic considerations for 7 Tension the D1s hand tight
plus at least two turns –
tuning your mast. This month we will examine mast tuning for
sighting up the mast track
a keel stepped, two swept spreader, discontinuous rig. to ensure that the mast
appears straight.
eQuipment
8 Pull on the backstay hard –
• Tuning Guide If available. This should contain information on mast base
This will bend the mast back,
location, mast rake, pre-bend and shroud tensions.
and will make it easier to get
• mast jack If your mast is prepared for a hydraulic jack. Some tuning guides maximum tension on the V’s.
refer to mast jack pressures rather than shroud tensions.
9 Tension the V’s to target
• Rig tension gauge Not essential, but does help with producing recordable sailing tension. In the absence
and reproducible settings. Most tuning guides will give you target of a guide – do not exceed
shroud tensions. 20% of the breaking strain
• measuring tools Long and short tape measures plus callipers. of the wire / rod. As the mast
• adjustable spanners Need to be large enough for the job (check that the has already been centred
jaw width will fit the flats on your rigging screws). make sure you count the
turns you put on each side
• Bosun’s chair or climbing harness Make sure any tools taken aloft are
so you retain the correct
secured to the chair and observe normal safety measures for working aloft.
“centred” setting.
• miscellaneous A good / strong anti-galling grease for turnbuckles. Also
10 Tension the D2s by hand –
some rigging screws are locked with Allen keys, and some are designed to
sight up the mast track from
be turned using a round bar (or a screwdriver). Ensure you also have some
deck to ensure the mast is
rigging tape, spare split pins and a marker pen.
straight. Now add two to four
• People and time Best to have at least three people, one of whom is turns on each turnbuckle –
comfortable working aloft. Allow around three hours to do the initial tune at checking again that the mast
the dock, plus time to test sail to verify settings. is straight.
BeFore you stArt 11 Adjust the D1s if necessary to
Follow the guidelines in part 1 of this article. Ensure that deck tie rods finally set the mast ‘in column’
are tight, and that chainplates and associated hardware are secure before and set the desired pre-bend.
proceeding. Ensure all turnbuckles are well greased and turn easily. 12 Release the backstay and judge the results. The mast should be straight
laterally, and have around 1/3rd of a mast diameter of pre-bend. Re-check
BAsiC tune
mast rake now the Vs have been tensioned.
1 Loosen the upper diagonal shrouds (D2s) so they are completely slack –
14 Adjust and fine tune as required, then lock off all turnbuckles
best to loosen the turnbuckles completely.
before sailing.
2 Slacken the vertical shrouds (V1s) and lower diagonal shrouds (D1s) so
that the turnbuckles can be turned easily by hand. Ease the backstay so it put it to tHe test
is completely slack. NoTe – oNLY For KeeL STePPed MaSTS! • 10 to 14 kts steady wind and flat water is ideal.
3 Adjust the mast base and partners fore and aft according to tuning guide. • Sail upwind – set the main traveller amidships, don’t adjust the mainsheet
If no guide, then ensure that the centre of the mast base is set so that it and try to reproduce sailing angles and genoa sheet settings from tack
is directly underneath, or very slightly forward of the centre of the mast to tack.
partners. The further aft the base, the greater the pre-bend. The mast • Very generally speaking, shroud tensions should be such that the leeward Vs
partner location determines your J measurement, so ensure you are within remain tight, the leeward D1s are just starting to go slack, and the leeward
the limits of your rating certificate or class rule. The mast must be secure D2s are completely slack when sailing upwind in around 12 -14 kts.
in the partners (mast chocking system).
• If the mast appears to be falling off to leeward but the Vs are tight then this
4 Hand tension the V1 and D1 turnbuckles so that the mast is adequately is an indication that the Ds are too tight.
supported. At this stage you can use a simple measurement (callipers) on
• Remember that any adjustment to the Vs will require a corresponding (but
the turnbuckles to try to set up port and starboard sides equally.
opposite) adjustment to the D2s.
5 Set up the forestay length according to the tuning guide. If no guide, then
• Look at how the mainsail sets with differing backstay settings. Ultimately
set up so that the mast has between one and two degrees of aft rake with
the pre-bend must match the luff round of the mainsail, so adjustments to
moderate tension on the forestay.
D tensions as well as heel position and forestay length will control how the
6 Now add four turns to the V1s and then add turns as required to centre the mast matches up to the mainsail.
mast at the hounds accurately. Use the genoa halyard and pull your long
• The effects of mast rake can be difficult to asses during sea-trials. Lining
tape up the mast – then measure down to a reference point on the deck
up against known competition will be the best barometer of how successful
port and starboard. Once you are satisfied that the mast is centred
your mast tuning efforts have been.
(within 3mm)...
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01:26 0.5 02:10 0.7 Fits adults up to 250lbs. and 6’5” tall
18:12 2.3 17:31 2.0
fri fri
$390
7 21
02:15 0.3 02:33 0.6
09:38 1.3 09:53 1.3
11:49 1.3 11:37 1.3
sAt 19:16 2.4 sAt 18:27 2.1 $690
Code FlAg sets
8 22
02:57 0.2 02:58 0.5
10:03 1.4 09:52 1.4 Save money when you buy the set of these
13:16 1.2 12:54 1.2 beautiful international code flags instead
sUn 20:16 2.5 sUn 19:18 2.1 of buying individual flags. Forty flags in all,
superbly sewn in nylon.
9 23
03:36 0.2 03:22 0.5
10:29 1.4 10:05 1.4
14:19 1.0 13:48 1.1
Mon 21:12 2.5 Mon 20:06 2.2
spinloCK emergenCy Cutter
10 24
04:11 0.2 03:43 0.5
10:56 1.5 10:20 1.5 Spinlock’s ‘Ten Point’ philosophy for preventing man overboard
15:13 0.9 14:35 1.0 stresses the importance of wearing a harness lifejacket combination
tUe 22:04 2.5 tUe 20:53 2.2 – and using a safety line S-Cutter solves the problem of safety line clips
becoming unreleasable, under load, in an emergency. With a guarded razor edge and
stowed either in the special pocket on the Deckvest or in a simple pouch worn on the lifejacket
11 25
04:44 0.3 04:02 0.5 harness, the Spinlock S-Cutter is made for severing safety lines under load.
11:22 1.6 10:31 1.5 By providing a reliable means of disconnection, anyone wearing the cutter satisfies ISAF and
16:02 0.8 15:18 0.9 ORC recommendations, whatever type of safety line and whatever the type of clip used.
weD 22:52 2.3 weD 21:38 2.2
$149
12 26
05:13 0.4 04:21 0.6
11:47 1.7 10:45 1.6 Call david in the ship shop on 2239 0336
16:48 0.8 16:00 0.8 or email: shipshop@rhkyc.org.hk
thU 23:37 2.1 thU 22:23 2.1
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05:41 0.6 04:44 0.6 roWing seleCtion AppArel
12:13 1.7 11:06 1.7
fri
17:35 0.8
fri
16:41
23:07
0.8
2.0
Zephyr, cotton $170
Polo Men
14 28
00:19 1.9 05:08 0.7
06:07 0.8 11:33 1.8
12:41 1.8 17:25 0.7
Polo Women $200
sAt 18:23 0.9 sAt 23:52 1.9
Zephyr Quick Dry
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aRe yoU inTeResTed in ReaCHinG THe BoaTinG CommUniTy in HonG KonG?
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Wine of the Month from
Australia
Penfolds, Private Release Chardonnay 2007
Lifted aromas of peach and rock melon.
The creamy mid-palate is supported by
a tropical fruit resulting in a wine that is
structured to please.
Penfolds, Private Release Shiraz Cabernet 2007
Aromas of red berry fruits supported by
spicy oak. It displays generous sweet
flavours of raspberry, spice, green olive
and truffle with soft lingering tannin.
curries
Available in all Food and Beverage outlets at
At Middle islAnd And shelter Cove
$200 per bottle. 2 to 28 February
Let us spice up your taste buds with our fabulous curries.
you’ll be feeling hot, hot, hot!
BEER Singaporean Prawn Curry
星加坡式咖喱蝦
of the Month
Vietnamese Chicken Curry
san miguel draught – with Coconut Milk, Sweet Potatoes
philippines
越式椰汁咖喱雞、蕃薯
Available in all F&B outlets
Thai Red Curry with Beef and Pumpkin
at only $29 per pint.
泰式紅咖喱南瓜牛肉
Seared lamb Chops in Japanese Curry Sauce,
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
日式咖喱羊扒、炒野菌
Come and celebrate st. Valentine’s day
with your loved one at a romantic candle light chinese hot Pot
dinner with live entertainment by a strolling
in the Bistro
trio. a four-course Valentine’s dinner menu is 2 to 28 February
priced at $880 per couple. For reservations, Treat your palate to a nourishing Chinese hot pot during the cool weather.
The Bistro will feature a wide range of fresh meat, seafood and delicious
please call Janice on 2239 0340 or email soup bases to warm you during dinner throughout the month of February.
events@rhkyc.org.hk For enquiries, please call the Bistro on 2239 0348.
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CoM Pa s s ro o M
Guest chef
Scandinavian and russian cuisine
9 to 15 February
russian d i n n e r
Wednesday 11 February – Compass Room
Russian cuisine is a significant part
of the Russian culture. Food is a
very important part of a person’s
life; this is especially true for any
Russian person. It has been a
longstanding Russian tradition
when guests come to your house
you must have a table set up
for them with the best and most
delicious dishes. The food should
always be fresh and homemade.
Whilst born in dublin, chef david doughan settled Russia’s size accounts in part for
its rich culinary heritage. Fertile
some 30 years ago in Finland, where you will find some
plains provide grains for breads,
of the finest russian restaurants in the world. Since brews, pastries and cereals. Rivers and seas offer fish. Tundra in the north
then he has worked and travelled widely throughout provides wild game, while the southern and eastern reaches introduced Middle
Scandinavia and the rest of europe in ‘fine dining’ Eastern and Asian influences. Russia’s cuisine doesn’t disappoint: expect rich
restaurants with French, international, Scandinavian culinary diversity from this enormous country.
and russian cuisine.
You will have an exciting opportunity to sample Guest Chef David Doughan will host a special dinner featuring a Russian menu
david’s Scandinavian and russian dishes from 9 to with selected wines paired by our (and Hong Kong’s No. 1) Sommelier, Alan. The
15 February. Thereafter the menu will continue until evening will begin with pre-dinner drinks at 1930hrs followed by a four-course
22 February. For reservations, please call the Compass dinner at 2000 hrs, priced at only $660 per person. Please book early with Janice
Room on 2239 0374. on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
p r e - d i n n e r d r i n K s
chardonnay, cellar Selection – Hawke’s Bay, Sileni 2006
chilled Vodka
m e n u A n d W i n e
Kulibiaka
Baked coulibiac of Salmon in Puff Pastry, chive Butter Sauce
Chardonnay, M3 Vineyard – Adelaide Hills, Shaw & Smith 2007
monTHly Wine FaiRs Pigeon suvorov
did you know?
Pigeon Breast with two sauces, Hasselback Potatoes
Your attendance at our wine fairs does not place you under any
obligation whatsoever to purchase wines. it is also basically Moulin A Vent “Prestige” – Georges Duboeuf 2005
a free wine tasting with no obligation – marvellous! The $50
‘entry fee’ is returned to you in the form of a $50 dinner
voucher to spend at any F&B outlet! Many members are Beef novgorod
catching on to this and inviting groups of friends to enjoy the roast Beef Fillet, Stewed Barley, red cabbage, cep-port Wine Sauce
two-hour wine tasting and then using the F&B vouchers to
offset a meal another day within two months! The wine fairs Shiraz – Adelaide Hills, Shaw & Smith 2005
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! Pasha
Wed 4 February 1830 to 2030hrs at Kellett island Cream Cheese Cake with Dried Fruit and Almond, Marinated Berries
Fri 6 February 1930 to 2130hrs at shelter Cove
For reservations, please call Janice on Freshly Brewed coffee or Gourmet Tea
2239 0340
or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
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Dog Point and Majella
Wine Dinner
Thursday 26 February – Compass Room
Dog Point Vineyard combines the
considerable wine-growing experience
of Ivan and Margaret Sutherland
and James and Wendy Healy. Their
philosophy is total involvement by the
partners from the vineyard through Bowling Parties
the winemaking process to marketing have you booked a private party in
regionally distinctive and vineyard expressive wines. Seriously good the bowling alley since its renovation
Sauvignons are being made in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys. was completed in september? if not,
please try it out and experience the
Majella makes some of the finest fun of Xtreme bowling. Please call our
wines in Coonawarra of Australia. Banquet office on 2239 0327 /
This region is doubly blessed with 2239 0339 or email to banquet@
climate and organic influences that rhkyc.org.hk for bookings and details.
offer the winemakers the optimum
combination of factors for quality
grape production. These wines are now Gun Room – The Harbour View Room
generally recognised as Australia’s best and amongst the greatest have you arranged any private gatherings in the gun Room
in the world. Majella’s wines reflect this with a family of wines before? if not, we suggest you try this fabulous function
of a truly unique style and quality. Universally regarded as one of venue. enjoy a relaxing dinner to celebrate your birthday,
Coonawarra’s greatest winemakers, it continues to win trophies and anniversary, etc. with friends and family, overlooking our
medals throughout Australia and the world. spectacular view of Victoria harbour. Call our banquet
experts on 2239 0327 / 2239 0339 or email
Mr Clive McLaughlin, Brand Ambassador of Dog Point, Majella banquet@rhkyc.org.hk for bookings and enquiries. we
and Laurenz Wines will host this wine dinner. The evening will have lots of value for money menus and packages ready
begin with an informal tasting at 1900hrs followed by a five-course for you to choose from.
dinner at 2000hrs. Priced at only $680 per person. Please call Janice
on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk for reservation.
P r e - Di nner tasti n g
CookinG Class
Laurenz V Singing Gruner Veltliner 2007 Wes ter n Set Men u
Laurenz V Friendly Gruner Veltliner 2007 Saturday 28 February – in the gun Room
would you like to be able to prepare
M enu anD Wi n e a nice meal yourself, with the
Compass Room quality, to impress
steamed salmon, green asparagus and Mango salad,
your guests or family? Jennings
Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Pang, our executive sous Chef
Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, Dog Point 2007
of Compass Room will conduct a
* * * cooking class to show you all the
Dutch Veal shank Lasagna necessary culinary techniques. A
Pinot Noir – Marlborough, Dog Point 2007 three-course menu will be featured:
* * * • Chilled lobster, asparagus and
Pigeon stewed in shiraz, asian Vegetables Jerusalem Artichoke salad
Shiraz – Coonawarra, Majella 2004 • Country roast lamb loin, Grilled Zucchini,
* * * braised lentils
Char-grilled rib eye Cap, spicy Morel Mushroom sauce • vanilla Panna Cotta, berry Compote
Malleea – Coonawarra, Majella 2003
After the class, the three-course menu that you learned will
* * * be served for lunch complemented by a glass of wine.
Cheese Platter, Walnut Bread Morning coffee will be served from 0930hrs with the
Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, Majella 2005 cooking demonstration starting at 1000hrs sharp. Priced
* * * at only $498 per person. participation is limited to
Freshly Brewed Coffee or gourmet tea 12 members only. for reservations, please call Angie
now on 2239 0389 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
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會長通訊
首先恭賀所有參加「悉尼至霍巴特帆船賽」的會員，賽事順利舉行。
本年首個帆船大賽「Tomes 盃 帆 船 賽 」 在 一 月 十 日 舉 行 。 在 此 恭 賀
Isler 和 Taylor 的 「 Ambush 號」 以九秒之差奪冠，而 Jun Komatsu 的
「French Fries 號」則屈居亞軍。此賽事乃「Top Dog 帆船賽系列」其
中一場賽事，「Ambush 號」暫時領先，緊貼着他們的是「Mango Jam
號」和「Squiffy 號」。
在同一週末，本人得「Volvo 賽」主辦單位邀請，到新加坡欣賞 VOR 的
內港賽。得到新加坡海事處的鼎力支持，很多停泊船隻需臨時遷移， 本年度首場冬季「Uin-na-Mara 賽系列」在二月一日舉行，而各級別帆
以提供充足東岸賽道。配合 15-18 海里的風速與航程中段門，觀眾可近 船錦標賽亦將於二月份進行，期望各位踴躍參加。
距離欣賞賽艇激烈競賽。我們會嘗試協助於2012年或會在維港舉行的
二零零九年聖法蘭度帆船大賽，將於四月八日（星期三）舉行，現已
香港分站賽。
接受報名，請與賽事部聯絡，截止日期為三月十八日（星期三）。
「級別帆船賽」已於一月十七及十八日在牛尾海舉行，有超過三十艘 請瀏覧本會網頁下載報名表格或查閱賽事資料。順帶一提，本會已
賽艇參與。賽事詳情將於三月刊報告。 定於四月三日（星期五）舉行籌款晚宴，為當地孤兒院籌款，各位
不容錯過。
執筆之時，我預計約有超過八百五十位會員及賓客，在吉列島歡渡農
曆新年，欣賞煙花滙演及醒獅表演。有關相片將於下期與各位分享。 最後，祝大家有一個快樂、健康及豐盛的牛年。恭喜發財。
總經理通訊 飲食快訊
很高興在本刋跟大家分享在去年十一月進行「會員滿意程 澳洲名釀 二月
度調查」問卷的結果總結。是次問卷採用二零零五年同樣
的格式及分析技考，以求更有效地提供詳盡資料，了解我
們的服務水平及各樣有待改善之處。
我們已經把問卷調查報告送交各委員會，相信各委員將仔
細研究報告，為本會未來發展定立方向。 Penfolds, Private Release Chardonnay 2007
Penfolds, Private Release
我再一次藉此向所有抽空參與問卷調查的會員致謝。
Shiraz Cabernet 2007
由二月一日開始，會員可透過互聯網，查閱過去兩月及今 每瓶售價200元
期賬單。方法簡易，只需進入本會網頁，輸入會員賬號及
密碼登入會員區，選擇左欄“電子賬單”，並在螢幕上部拉下菜單，選取年份和月份，或按
二月啤酒推介
“列印”列印賬單。 San Miguel Draught –
Philippines
所有賬單資料均每日更新，凡發出新月結賬單，我們每月均會以電郵通知，煩請你們告知最新 每品脫售價29元
電郵地址。希望你會喜歡這項服務。如不需繼續收取郵寄賬單，請與會計部聯絡。
上述皆可於各餐廳及酒吧供應。
泳池維修工程正如期進行。雖然至今仍未成功物色其他泳池設施，予各會員於維修期間暫時使
用，但我會繼續嘗試，並向各位報告。
訓練班預告
執筆之時，中途島發展工程的顧問們，正熱切地與預期承建商商討工程細則。而受影响部份的 詳情請參閱第24頁
報名及查詢詳情，可瀏覽網址:
珊瑚遷徙工程已順利完成。整項發展工程已正式進行。
www.rhkyc.org.hk
希望大家都喜歡年初二的煙花滙演及我們安排的醒獅表演。在此祝願各位牛年好運、萬事 按 “Training Courses”
如意。
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wine Delivery OrDer fOrm
FebruAry 2009
‘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 – Wed 4 February in the Chart Room at Kellett Island from 1830 to 2030hrs, guests are welcome.
Shelter Cove Wine Fair – Fri 6 February at Shelter Cove from 1930hrs to 2130hrs, guests are 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. So virtually you attend these Wine Fairs free of charge! See the website for further details. Book
now with Janice on 2239 0340 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk
wHiTe wineS Per BOTTle QTy AmOUnT
Penfolds Private Release Chardonnay 2007 – Australia (Wine of the Month) $116
Lifted aromas of peach and rock melon. The creamy mid-palate is supported by a tropical fruit resulting in a wine
that is structured to please.
Mannenberg Chenin Blanc 2007 – South Africa $99
Aromas of guava and other tropical fruits. The palate is rich with grapefruit and citrus fruit flavours. A touch of sweetness
is balanced by a refreshing acidity.
Dynasty Chardonnay Reserve 2006 – PRC $100
Displaying notes of peach, pear, citrus fruit and almond on the nose. A dry white wine with lemon and green apple flavours.
Chiaro Limited Release Pinot Grigio 2007 – Italy $142
Intense notes of acacia flowers. The palate is dry, full-bodied and well balanced.
Sacred Hill Whitecliff Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – New Zealand $135
The palate is full and rich with intense flavours of tropical fruit. Crisp and balanced with a lingering citrus and
herbal aftertaste.
Rosemount Hill of Gold Chardonnay 2005 – Australia $185
Aromas of apple, fig and melon. On the palate, the oak has added depth and softness, leaving a finely integrated
and long finish.
reD wineS Per BOTTle QTy AmOUnT
Penfolds Private Release Shiraz Cabernet 2007 – Australia (Wine of the Month) $116
Aromas of red berry fruits supported by spicy oak. It displays generous sweet flavours of raspberry, spice, green olive
and truffle with soft lingering tannin.
Dynasty Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (Royal Selection) 2006 – PRC $112
Lots of raspberries, black cherries and blackcurrants notes. Displaying clove and cinnamon flavours with soft tannin.
Chiaro Limited Release Sangiovese 2007 – Italy $116
Notes of dried fruits, flowers, jam and pleasant scents of spices and vanilla. Warm, soft and full-bodied in the palate and
is well-balanced. Fresh long lasting ending with ripe blackberry and bilberry aromas.
Santa Mia Hoyo en Uno 2005 – Chile $135
Elegant aromas of walnut, spices and red pepper. Lovely sweet tannin is perfectly integrated with strawberries,
tobacco and blackberries.
Sacred Hill Whitecliff Merlot 2007 – New Zealand $135
Spicy berry and liquorices aromas with inky violet nuances on the nose. Subtle palate with ripe wild berry fruit flavours,
Pull out and fax back
silky textures and fine tannin.
Rosemount Hill of Gold Shiraz 2004 – Australia $185
Lifted ginger and spice aromas with a deep core of attractive peppery fruit. The palate reveals velvety, ripe fine-grained
tannin, harmonizing well with the oak and seductively spicy fruit. Rich and long finish.
• All wines are delivered to your designated address by the supplier and are subject to availability of stock.
• All orders will be accepted on a case basis (12 bottles) only. Mixed cases will be accepted.
• 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.
name (Please Print): membershiP no.:
telePhone no. (home/ office): (mobile):
delivery address:
Preferred delivery date: time:
signature: date:
FAX THIS FORM BACK TO 2239 0341. FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL 2239 0340. • Deadline for Ordering: 28 February 2009 •
NEW MEMBERS January 2009
ORDINARY MEMBERS FULL MEMBERS Tomas M Sõderlind Mr James M Odell Iris W N Ko
Mr Eric R G Doguet Mr Nelson Wong Petter M G Sõderlind Mr Nicolas J X Reille Ko Wing Chi
Mr Lo Wing Hong Mr Eric K Y Yeung Kelvin K F Yim Miss Lilian L Y Yan Elizabeth Larmour
Mr Tam Yue Shing JUNIOR MEMBERS CORPORATE NOMINEE Mr & Mrs J Maarten Boers Sean Low
Mr Nelson C Tsai Miss Emma C Bonham SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Timothy W Mitchell Wahid N H Lui
Capt Malcolm J Waters Miss Elodie S Coscas Mr & Mrs Jeff A Faiola RESIGNED MEMBERS Halim N H Lui
Mrs Rebecca Whitehead Mr Keith K M Kwan Arnold & Co Ltd – Consultant Mr Michael A R Davies Geoffrey Luk
Mr & Mrs Erik O Sõderlind Miss Eleanor S Nixson Ms Tatjana Geiger Henry Musto
Dr & Mrs Alan S T Tang ABSENT MEMBERS Ng Pak Ho
Mr Nicholas T Reece Mr Thomas Breen Miss Debbie A Johnsen
Mr & Mrs Alexander Wilmerding Miss Christine D H Keller Ngai Sze Yin
Mr & Mrs Michael L A G Zell CADET MEMBERS Mr Andrew B Goldstein Rosalyn Shih
Veronica K S Ko Miss Natalie Y K Kwan Mr & Mrs Tony K K Ko
SHORT TERM MEMBERS Joshua Brinkers Kevin Sy
Julia Colfer Miss Alexa N Massingham Yim Hoi Wing
Mr Darragh E O’Grady
New Members Cocktail Party JANUARY
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Staff Service rory niCholas
OBITUARY
AWARDS Rory Nicholas passed away on 16 December 2008,
aged 70. He had been an active member of the Club
The following staff were awarded Staff
Service Award for the 4th Quarter of 2008 since 1964 and was Rowing Captain from 1965 to 1967.
for their exceptional service to the Club. Following a distinguished rowing career at Beaumont
Staff members are nominated by members College, Windsor and Brasenose College, Oxford where
and fellow staff and balloted by the Heads he was Rowing Captain and a member of the Oxford
of Department.
University Boat Club Committee from 1962 to 1963, he
was elected to the Leander Club in Henley.
Rory moved to Hong Kong in 1964 with P&O Shipping
Lines and competed in many regattas locally and
overseas, including the Far Eastern Amateur Rowing
Championships, the British Week International Regatta and the Hong Kong Festival of
Sport between 1965 and 1971.
Following his rowing exploits, Rory took to squash and in the 1970’s organised the
house: Xanthe ChU Club team which won the Hong Kong 2nd Division in 1979. Most recently, many
members have happy memories of going out on the junk he shared, “Cam Hong”, and
he was well known as a restaurateur in Stanley, as well as a leading light at the Hong
Kong Sea School where he had been on the Board of Management since 1990 and
Deputy Chairman since 2005. He also was an enthusiastic amateur racing driver and
classic car collector.
He will be greatly missed by his sister Diana in England and his longtime partner,
Connie, as well as his many friends in Hong Kong.
Marine: leUnG tin Yau
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Pool Renovation Camp Quality
The Imperial Poona Yacht Club recently
hosted 20 children who had undergone
treatment for cancer. Organised by the
Camp Quality charity group, one group
sailed with Vic Locke on Aragorn, and the
others had a great time on Moonblue 2.
staff and workmen enjoying
an afternoon in the pool,
9 January 2009
New Year’s Eve 15K Clean Half
at Middle Island
Over 100 swimmers, (21 teams and four
solo swimmers), participated in the first ever
“Carbon Neutral” open water swim relay
event, where outrigger canoes were used
as support boats instead of motorboats.
This race has now gained international
recognition, and is expected to grow yearly
with more teams from overseas joining in.
The event showcases Hong Kong in all of
its glory – great seas, mountains, views and
sports – all on the south side of HK Island.
RHKYC member Douglas Woodring also
organises the shorter Shek O Challenge and
is working on establishing a regional Open
Water Swimming Circuit in Asia. Douglas
was nominated as one of the top open
water swimmers for 2008 – an award not
just based on winning events, but also
making a contribution to the sport. For more
information:
www.10kswimmer.com
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