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3 Contents THE BRIDGE 4 Calendar July 6 Calendar August 8 Commodore s Message 9 Past Commodore s Message 10 General Manager s Message 11 Change of Guard 11 Past Commodores Dinner 12 Kellett Island Development FEATURES 14 Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta 18 Jeanneau Class Regatta SAILING 22 Starter s Box 24 Race Management Sub-Committee review of the year 25 Martin Heath Memorial Cup and Sausage Sizzle 26 Sir Kenneth Preston Regatta 27 Top of the Gulf Regatta 29 Sailing Development Training ROWING 30 VRC Race Series Race 5 Shek O th Toda International Masters Regatta 34 Schools Invitational Rowing Regatta MARINE 35 Ship Shop 37 Marine Boatyard 37 Classified Page 39 Marine Directory OTHER SPORTS 41 Squash 41 Snooker EVENTS PROMOTIONS 42 F&B Food Promotions 44 Wine Page 46 Wine Form CLUB LINES 48 Annual Staff Party 50 Club Directory 50 Members, Staff and Other News and Announcements PHOTO: RHKYC / GUY NOWELL Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta Vice Patrons Jimmy Farquhar, Li Fook Hing, Bob Wilson; Commodore Robert Stoneley; Vice Commodore John Woo; Rear Commodore Sailing TBA; Rear Commodore Club TBA; Honorary Secretary Mark Yeadon; Honorary Treasurer George Li; Rowing Captain Ng Kong Wan. For other Club contact details please refer to the Club Directory on page 50. Advertising or Editorial Enquiries contact RHKYC PR Department at ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk or or Ahoy! Design Michelle Shek, MYND Design. Articles for Ahoy! can be ed to ahoy@rhkyc.org.hk The Club reserves the right to edit articles. All opinions expressed in this publication are the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the General Committee of the RHKYC. Copies of the magazine are available at Reception and to view the e-version of the magazine (and back copies) go to the RHKYC website.

4 The Bridge JULY MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Grass-fed Prime Beef SUNSHINE SERIES 5 in the Compass Room Zung Fu Sunset Series Friday 8 July Sunshine Series Saturday 2 July Thai Food Promotion at Middle Island and Shelter Cove 4 to 31 July American Steak in the Compass Room Tapas Nights in the Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays from July to September Crafted Beer Buffet in the Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays in July 4 5 Sailing and Rowing Courses for adults and youth. Please see page 29 for sailing information and page 33 for rowing information. Kellett Island Wine Fair 6 Born Sake Dinner in the Compass Room 7 Thai-themed Buffet in the Bistro 1 to 31 July From 1 July we will have fabulous new a la carte menus at all three clubhouses. We ve kept your old favourites and we re introducing you to some new ones! SUNSET SERIES 5 Shelter Cove Wine Fair SUNSET SERIES 6 SUNSHINE SERIES SUNSET SERIES SUNSET SERIES Wines and Beer of the Month Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay 2014 Mendoza, Argentina Terrazas Reserva Malbec 2013 Mendoza, Argentina Singha Beer (330ml) Craft Beer Buffet in the Main Bar Grass-fed Prime Beef Compass Room 1 to 31 July American Steak Compass Room Monday 4 July Thai-themed Buffet Bistro 1 to 31 July Thai Food Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove 4 to 31 July 31 4 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

5 The private bank for sailing Proud supporters of EFG Mandrake and leading events worldwide. Photos: Paul Wyeth; Cory Silken; Lloyd Images. Practitioners of the craft of private banking 瑞士盈豐銀行 EFG is the marketing name for EFG International and its subsidiaries. Hong Kong: 18th Floor, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong, T In Asia, also present in Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei and Jakarta. EFG Bank is part of EFG International, which operates in over 30 locations. JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 5

6 The Bridge AUGUST MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Mediterranean Food Promotion Compass Room 1 to 31 August 1 to 31 August Mediterranean Food Promotion in the Compass Room Dutch Mussels in the Bistro, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 31 August Tapas Nights in the Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays from July to September Wine Buffet in the Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays in August1 Dutch Mussels Bistro, Poolside, Middle Island and Shelter Cove Kellett Island Wine Fair SUNSET SERIES 9 Shelter Cove Wine Fair SUNSET SERIES 10 Wines and Beer of the Month Dominique Portet Fontaine Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Yarra Valley, Australia Dominique Portet Fontain Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2014 Yarra Valley, Australia Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc (330ml) Wine Buffet in the Main Bar Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner in the Compass Room SUNSET SERIES FINAL SUNSET SERIES Tapas Nights Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays from July to September Sailing and Rowing Courses for adults and youth. Please see page 29 for sailing information and page 33 for rowing information. 6 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

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8 Commodore s Message As this is my first message as Commodore, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of General Committee and the general membership, to thank our immediate Past Commodore Mark Whitehead and all outgoing members of the General Committee and other committees for all that they have achieved over the past two years. The Bridge Ours is truly an exceptional club on many fronts the fact that a rower can become Commodore is just one example of this and really gives credence to the fact that ours is both a sailing and a rowing club, with both sports having equal importance. I feel daunted enough following in the footsteps of all the great sailors who have been Commodore before me; the fact that I m the first rower to be Commodore since Bob Wilson had the role in makes me even more conscious of the trust that has been placed in me. Commodore Robert Stoneley 會長史東禮 Building the next generation of sailors has been a key focus of the General Committee for a number of years, so it s really pleasing to see the plethora of different events members of our youth squad, The Sharks, will be attending over the summer the Optimist UK Nationals, the Optimist Europeans, the Optimist Worlds, the Laser 4.7 Worlds, the Radial Worlds, the Radial UK Nationals, the 29er Europeans and the 29er Worlds. Not to be outdone, the rowers and paddlers are also off to far flung places and will be representing the Club in places as diverse as Philadelphia, Copenhagen and Kona, Hawaii. The youngest competitor, Elizabeth Knight, has been putting in long hours of training not just at weekends but also before and after school during the week. Her dedication should be an inspiration not just for other junior members but also for our more seasoned older members. We wish all of our overseas competitors every success. For those of you staying in Hong Kong for the hot summer months, please remember the Sunset Series is on every Friday until 26 August. Even if you aren t sailing, this is a great opportunity to leave the office early to come down to the Club for sundowners and watch the racing from the Main Bar terrace. There can surely be no better way to end the week? I hope you all have an enjoyable summer however you are spending it, and I look forward to welcoming you back as we kick off the new season with the Autumn Regatta on 10 and 11 September make sure it s in your diary. 作為新一任會長, 我希望藉此機會先代表理事會和全部會員, 感謝上屆會長韋浩德 所有理事會和其他委員會的卸任委員, 於過去兩年對遊艇會所作出的貢獻 遊艇會在許多方面都很有特色, 就以一位賽艇手能夠成為會長為例, 足以表示遊艇會是一個賽艇及帆船會會所, 兩種運動均平分春色, 同等重要 對於歷屆偉大的會長勻為帆船手, 我並不感到氣餒 ; 反之我能夠成為繼 Bob Wilson 於 1978 年至 1980 年以來, 首位以賽艇手身份成為會長, 更讓我意識到會員對我的信任 建立下一代帆船手一直是理事會近年關注的重點, 尤其看到許多青年隊和少年帆船隊成員, 將於今年夏天出席不同的比賽項目, 包括英聯樂天錦標賽 歐盟樂天錦標賽 世界樂天錦標賽 Laser 4.7 世界錦標賽 Radial 世界錦標賽 英聯 Radial 錦標賽 29er 歐盟錦標賽及 29er 世界錦標賽, 我感到十分的高興及欣慰 賽艇及划艇選手亦不甘示弱, 他們代表遊艇會遠赴偏遠的費城 哥本哈根和夏威夷的科納出賽 當中最年輕的選手 Elizabeth Knight, 一直投放大量時間訓練, 除週末以外, 更於週日課堂前後練習 她的投入及積極不僅是年青會員的榜樣, 也是其他經驗豐富會員所應當效法的 我們希望所有參加海外比賽的會員都凱旋歸來 對於那些暑假留港的的會員, 請抽空出席由現在到 8 月 26 日, 逢星期五舉行的黃昏系列帆船賽 即使你沒有參與賽事, 也可藉此提早離開辦公室, 從酒吧露台享受夕陽西下及賽事 想必是結束一周最好的方式? 無論你如何選擇, 我希望大家可享受一個愉快的夏季 之後新一季的秋季帆船賽將於 9 月 10 和 11 日舉行, 請先預留日子, 我期待再次見到大家 8 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

9 Past Commodore s Message When I wrote my first message to you two years ago, the Kellett Island Development project was about to start and I am very pleased to report that as I step down as your Commodore, we have celebrated the opening of the very impressive Annex New Wing. The new Ship Shop has opened and is already proving to be a resounding success. The feedback from members has been extremely positive and the new shop has certainly been worth the wait. The squash courts, too, have opened and the administration offices have moved into their new home. By now members will also have moved into the building on an interim basis to use the temporary changing rooms and gym. Hopefully it won t be long now until the new gym opens in the East Wing Extension and members move into their new changing rooms in the Central Block. I am very grateful to all members for their patience through the disruption of the building project but now as we are beginning to see the final results for ourselves, we can appreciate that it has all been worthwhile. Commodore Mark Whitehead 會長韋浩德 In addition to the development project, we have seen some wonderful successes in our core sports. Hong Kong Race Week, Stanley Dragon Boat Championships, the Hong Kong to Vietnam Race, Volvo announcing a stopover in Hong Kong and a new record at the Rolex China Sea Race. This year s Electoral General Meeting was held on 14 June and I congratulate my successor Robert Stoneley, new Flag Officers and members of the General Committee as well as all newly-elected members of the Sailing, Rowing and Membership committees. If you are inspired to play your part in the running of the Club, we are always looking for volunteers so please do not hesitate to contact the Commodore or the General Manager. It has been an absolute honour to serve our Club and I thank you all for the support you have given me and the General Committee. 當我兩年前寫我的第一篇信息給會員時, 吉列島改建工程正準備動工, 我很高興向大家報告, 現在當我卸任會長一職時, 我們可以為美輪美奐的新翼大樓落成而慶祝 新的 Ship Shop 現已開幕, 足以證明這是一個項偉大的成就 會員的反應非常令人鼓舞, 無疑新的商店是值得期待的 壁球場現已啟用, 辦公室亦已遷入新居 會員現在也可以使用新翼的臨時更衣室和健身房 希望不久將來, 新的健身室將於東翼擴建部分落成, 會員可以使用中座新的更衣室 我非常感謝所有會員對改建工程的耐心包容, 而現在當開始看到最後的成果, 相信一切都是值得的 除了改建工程項目, 遊艇會的主要核心運動賽果, 成績亦有目共睹 包括香港帆船賽週, 赤柱龍舟錦標賽, 香港至越南賽,Volvo 宣布在香港為短暫停留站, 及在勞力士中國海帆船賽的刷新紀錄 今年的選舉大會已於 6 月 14 日舉行, 我祝賀我的繼任者史東禮, 及所有理事會成員, 以及帆船 賽艇和會籍委員會所有新當選的委員 如果你有興趣參與本會的運作, 我們歡迎你來當義工, 請隨時與會長或總經理聯繫 能夠為遊艇會服務使我深感榮幸, 我藉此感謝大家一直對我和理事會的支持 Tin Hau Festival At the end of April, the Club made its annual pilgrimage to Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay to make offerings to the Goddess of the Sea and ask her for her blessing for the forthcoming year. JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 9

10 General Manager s Message The Bridge I am absolutely certain that F&B s Main Bar promotions for the summer months are going to go down extremely well with members. In July there will be unlimited servings of craft beer in an aptly named Craft Beer Buffet which will feature Mondays to Wednesdays for only $98 per person. In August, craft beer will be replaced by wine at only $148 per person. You will be hard-pressed to find a better deal around town. Further, whilst you are enjoying your liquid buffets, you can enjoy a selection of complimentary tapas as we have Tapas Night in the Main Bar also on Mondays to Fridays from July to September. This month members can start to explore (and taste their way through) the new a la carte menus in the Bistro and the Compass Room. On 4 July we celebrate Independence Day in the Compass Room, on 7 July we present you with the Born Sake Dinner and on 18 August the extremely popular Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner returns. For details of all of these F&B offerings and more, please see pages 42 to 45 or visit the Club website. General Manager Mark Bovaird 總經理布馬克 On Wednesday 8 June, World Oceans Day, the Club stopped providing single use plastic bags, beverage bottles and straws. This initiative has been very well-received by members and we should all be proud that we are doing our part for the environment and that our Club is regarded as a global leader in the fight against plastic waste. Please remember that re-usable bags, bottles and water containers are available from the Ship Shop and the Club will not charge you for the filtered water you use to fill your bottles, etc. I am sure our gym users are very happy to be out of the old gym even if it is to temporary accommodation in the Annex New Wing but even its temporary, it s certainly a lot larger and brighter and that must be a good thing. We look forward to opening the new gym (and changing rooms) in the fourth quarter. I would like to add my thanks to those of Mark Whitehead to you all for bearing with us through this time. Please may I remind members that guests to Middle Island may not bring their dogs at weekends and public holidays (Bye Law 16.7(e)). If you are staying here for the summer, please do have a look at the lessons and courses on offer be it sailing, rowing or swimming all information on the Club website. We will soon be offering squash coaching to members of all ages so please keep an eye out for that information. Have you played snooker recently? The snooker table has been refurbished and is now in the Pat Loseby Room so why not give it a try in its new home? 相信會員都會喜歡我們的夏日餐飲推廣, 七月開始, 逢週一至週三有全新 Craft Beer 暢飲優惠, 無限品嚐各款精選手工啤酒, 每位只需 98 元 ; 到八月, 手工啤酒會轉為餐酒, 每位都只需 148 元, 相當優惠 另外,Main Bar 在七至九月期間, 逢週一至週五都是 Tapas Night, 會員可免費享用 Tapas Bistro 和 Compass Room 在今個月推出全新單點菜單, 後者在 7 月 4 日更會推出特別菜式, 慶祝美國獨立日 此外, 我們還有梵清酒晚宴 (7 月 7 日 ) 和載譽歸來的 Veuve Clicquot 香檳晚宴 (8 月 14 日 ), 詳情可到第 42 至 45 頁或到本會網頁查閱 為響應世界海洋日, 遊艇會決定由 6 月 8 日起, 停售即棄膠樽飲品和不再提供飲管及膠袋 會員都非常歡迎新措施, 我們亦應為本會帶領世界各地機構推動減廢, 感到自豪 此後, 會員可到水機免費充水, 若忘了自備水瓶 環保袋或容器, 可到 Ship Shop 購買 相信會員都很高興, 可以使用新翼大樓的臨時健身室, 比舊健身室寬敞和光猛多了 全新健身和更衣室將於今年第四季開幕, 在此我和會長韋浩德一樣, 感謝各位耐心等待 請容我再次提醒, 根據附例第 16.7 條 (e), 會員於週末和公眾假期不可帶同狗隻到中途島會所 暑假將至, 如想報名參加帆船 賽艇或游泳課程, 可到本會網頁查詢 我們亦即將推出壁球課程, 敬請密切留意 另外, 最近有打英式桌球嗎? 球檯經翻新後已搬到 Pat Loseby Room, 有空來打吧 10 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

11 Change of Guard The Bridge (L to R) Commodore Elect Robert Stoneley receives his Commodore s Flag from Commodore Mark Whitehead (L to R) Vice Commodore Elect and Outgoing Rear Commodore Club John Woo receives his Vice Commodore s Flag and Past Rear Commodore Burgee from Commodore Mark Whitehead (L to R) Commodore Mark Whitehead presents Outgoing Rear Commodore Sailing Anthony Day with his Past Rear Commodore Burgee (L to R) Appointed Rear Commodore Sailing Lucy Sutro receives her Rear Commodore Burgee from Commodore Mark Whitehead (L to R) Immediate Past Commodore Joachim Isler presents the Past Commodore s Burgee to Commodore Mark Whitehead (L to R) Commodore Mark Whithead receives a presentation of a decanter from Commodore Elect Robert Stoneley Past Commodores Dinner New Fee Notice At the Electoral General Meeting on 14 June 2016, the following amendments to the entrance and subscription fees, were approved with effect from 1 July 2016: ENTRANCE FEE Ordinary Member (Couple) $125,200 Ordinary Member (Single) $83,500 Spouse of a Member $41,700 SUBSCRIPTION FEE SINGLE MARRIED Full & Ordinary Member and $1,045 $1,350 Corporate Nominee Subscriber Individual Debenture Member $1,350 $1,350 By order of the General Committee, with effect from 1 July 2016, the following entrance fee and monthly subscription fees will be payable: The annual Past Commodores Dinner was held on 24 May. In attendance were (front row left to right) Vice Patron Jimmy Farquhar, Commodore Mark Whitehead, Past Commodores Inge Strompf-Jepsen and Keith Mowser and (back row left to right), Past Commodore Ambrose Lo, Vice Commdore Robert Stoneley and Past Commodores David Kong, Alan Lau, Lowell Chang and Harald Dudok van Heel. ENTRANCE FEE Junior Member $2,400 SUBSCRIPTION FEE Junior Member $580 Cadet Member $155 Short Term Member (Single) $1,600 Short Term Member (Couple) $2,060 Short Term Cadet Member $240 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 11

12 The Bridge Kellett Island Development Milestones Reached A year and a half after breaking ground, the new Ship Shop and Annex New Wing officially opened on 3 June. Unfortunately this was a few days later than envisaged as approval of the Occupation Permit got delayed as the collapsed wall at the Central Police Station subsumed the team at the Building Department that is responsible for our project. n anticipation of receiving the official Occupation Permit and wanting to take advantage of the very best Feng Shui date, two opening celebrations had been scheduled for 31 May; a Bai San for the opening of the Annex New Wing and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ship Shop. Come the day however, with no permit in sight and wanting to take advantage of the fortuitous timing, the events were changed to become completion ceremonies. When the Occupation Permit was finally granted, the Ship Shop was officially opened and there was a small ribbon cutting ceremony before the first long anticipated matches took place on our new squash courts. The Club s main administration offices also moved out of the old Admin Building into their new home on the second floor of the Annex New Wing (these include the General Manager, Accounts, IT, Rowing, PR & Communications and Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships). The Boatyard, Marine and Membership offices remain where they were. Later in June the gym and members changing rooms also moved into the Annex New Wing. This is a temporary move to allow our contractor less constrained access to the works area in the main Kellett Island clubhouse and expedite the completion of the remaining project phases. We expect to move these facilities to their final locations in about six months. Using temporary facilities isn t ideal but at least we have been able to find a way to give our members continuous access to a gym at Kellett Island and not to use converted containers as temporary changing facilities, as was the case during the turn of the century refurbishment of the clubhouse. Pleasingly, David Ho, manager of the Ship Shop, has reported a sharp uptick in sales since opening with new club-branded items being especially popular. Feedback on the new squash courts and temporary gym has also been very positive. Please don t just take our word for it and see them for yourselves. 12 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

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14 Feature Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta WORDS: LINDSAY LYONS / IRIS YANG PHOTOS: GUY NOWELL 82 boats signed on for the first day of the Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta, which marked the finale of the Club s sailing season. Race officer Charlie Manzoni set up shop at Hung Hom, with 10 to 12kts of easterly blowing out an early rain cloud and treating sailors to a bright and breezy afternoon s racing. With significant current affecting the centre of the start line, the majority of boats elected to start at the committee boat end, with only two staying in the quieter waters at the pin end, close to the Kowloon waterfront. 14 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

15 n spite of some fiercely contested starts, not a single boat was over early and a smooth afternoon s sailing was completed in good time for sundowners at the Main Bar and submission of a number of protests against boats alleged to have missed the leeward spreader mark. An uninspiring forecast from both Hong Kong Observatory and WindGuru, promising thunder, lightning, rain and no breeze, may have contributed to the lessening of the fleet to 73 boats for second day but, as is so often the case in Hong Kong, the reality was far removed from the predictions. Initial conditions encouraged Race officer Charlie Manzoni to set a quick race for all fleets, in order to satisfy the minimum regatta requirement of two races. In 4 to 6kts of south easterly, the Impala fleet was the first start of nine to go off without any delays, with only Madame K failing to return when called over. Feature Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 15

16 Feature Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta With all boats finishing within an hour of their start and the breeze holding steady, Manzoni lost no time in launching the start sequence for the third and final race of the regatta. During the sequence the wind started to build, settling at 10 to 12kts and swinging +/- 10 degrees from the course axis, with the Etchells class the only one to seriously test the pin end of the line with Gunga Din going over five seconds ahead of the gun, followed by Easy Tiger and Shrub. All exonerated themselves but probably cost themselves a place on the podium in the process. The surprise conditions resulted in a rather early finish to the regatta and, with no protests to be heard, a lively prizegiving ensued, with trophies presented by Managing Director of Edmond de Rothschild, Humbert Garreau de Labarre. The Club would like to thank its sponsors for their support, including Title Sponsor Edmond de Rothschild and supporting sponsors Yacht Style, Sail-World.com and San Miguel. As always, a massive thank you also goes to the Club s army of volunteers, whose efforts ensure a successful and safe event; Race Officer Charlie Manzoni and his team of Tony Chan, Adrienne Loeffler, Ivy Mak, Belinda Ng, Charlie Perkins, Emmanuel Pitsilis, Barry Truhol, Victor Tsien, Carl Wilkinson and Eric Yeung. Safety Officer Ailsa Angus and her team of Tommy Chan, Calle Krokstäde, Anders Hellberg, Niclas Rydin and Scott Surek. Protest Chairmen Mei Han Cheung, Laurence Mead, Russ Parker, Marc St Laurent, and their team members Michael Coates, Ben Harding, Dion Houghton and Sheridan Teasel. Divisional Winners Dragon Zephyr Tam Nguyen Etchells Quest Fred Kinmonth Flying Fifteen Tomffoolery Tom Sheppard Impala Taxi Dennis Chien J/80 Sea Biscuit David Fan Pandora Panopae Joseph Wong Ruffian Schannuleke Erwin van der Berge Sportsboats R2B2 Dion Houghton Big Boat Div 1 Signal 8 Jamie McWilliam Big Boat Div 2 Talkinghead C H Mak Big Boat Div 3 XT XD Li / CM Cheng 16 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

17 Feature Edmond de Rothschild Spring Regatta First row: 1 st Dragon Zephyr; 1 st Etchells Quest; 2 nd Etchells Conspiracy; Second row: 3r d Etchells Freelance; 1 st Flying Fifteen Tomffoolery; 1 st Impala Taxi; 2 nd Impala Impala 1; Third row: 3 rd Impala Boss Hogg; 1 st J80 Sea Biscuit; 2 nd J80 Footloose; Fourth row: 1 st Pandora Panopae; 2 nd Pandora Panache; 1 st Ruffian Schannuleke; 2 nd Ruffian Victory 9; Fifth row: 1 st Sportsboat R2B2; 1 st IRC Big Boat Division 1 Signal 8; 1 st Big Boat Division 2 Talkinghead; Sixth row: 2 nd Big Boat Division 2 Calamansi; 1 st Big Boat Division 3 XT; 2 nd Big Boat Division 3 GA; JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 17

18 Jeanneau Class Regatta A Tale in Two Parts Feature Jeanneau Class Regatta WORDS AND PHOTOS: GUY NOWELL The RHKYC s annual Class Regatta is an occasion when the Club s Class fleets pick up their passports and head off to the wilds of Port Shelter. Impalas, Dragons, and Flying Fifteens racing together on short courses with Etchells and Sportsboats (M25s, J/80s, J/70s) on the long course. The idea is to get everyone out of the harbour and into the scenic environs of the New Territories for the weekend, and it s a good idea. here have been spectacularly sunny Class Regattas in the past, and a spectacularly cold one that sticks in the memory, but there has rarely been one that was quite as windless as the weekend of 12 and 13 February. On the Saturday there was barely enough breeze to send the fleets around the course, twice. Barely, but enough. Under leaden skies and with not much more than hope to keep the fleet moving, two races were completed on the Saturday afternoon. 18 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

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20 Feature Jeanneau Class Regatta The forecast for Sunday was uninspiring and for once it was correct. RO Nigel Reeves found a small patch of easterly breeze that looked promising, but failed to live up to either its looks or its promise, and died completely just as the fleet leaders rounded the leeward mark for the first time. It was too late to call a shortened course, and the breeze never recovered enough to get the boats up to the top mark for a finish there, either. Race abandoned, restart. But even that wasn t on the agenda. From 1130hrs the fleet jilled around in a flat calm and something precious close to fog, varying the tedium with a bit of paddling here and there, and even a knot-tying lesson. By 1330hrs everyone had had enough; even the ever-patient RO. Up went the AP over A, and everyone went home. So closely packed is the Club s sailing calendar, the next available date for a resail was 14 May the morning of the first day of the annual Spring Regatta. The Class Regatta needed just one more race to constitute a series. In marked contrast to the conditions in February, Victoria Harbour sparked up 8 to 10kts of breeze from the east, and wanting to get it in the bag as quickly as possible RO Charlie Manzoni sent the long course boats to Tai Koo Shing and everyone else to Shau Kei Wan. And back and that was enough to put three races on the card and complete the Jeanneau Class Regatta. Don Chow of China Pacific, Jeanneau agents, gave away the prizes with aplomb and good humour, and an excellent time was had by all. 20 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

21 Feature Jeanneau Class Regatta RESULTS RANK BOAT SAIL NO. FLEET CLASS HELM TCC R1 R2 R3 TOTAL NETT Top 6 Long Course Fleet 1 st Meihem HKG 696 Long Etchells Chueng Mei Han nd Merlin HKG 064 Long Sportsboat Steve Bourne rd Gunga Din HKG 1243 Long Etchells Nick Burns th Diva Deux HKG 1193 Long Etchells Mark Yeadon th Are We There Yet HKG1358 Long Etchells Thomas Cheung th San Long HKG 2217 Long Sportsboat Johan Leven Top 6 Short Course Fleet 1 st Impala I HKG 9546 Short Impala Gaston Chan nd Full Power HKG 4038 Short Flying 15 Sam Chan rd Kerfuffle HKG 3979 Short Flying 15 Carlyon Knight-Evans th Paddy B HKG 2233 Short Impala Herman Wong th Also Can HKG 785 Short Impala Ambrose Lo th Taxi HKG 1047 Short Impala Dennis Chien First row: 1 st Long Course Division Meihem; 2 nd Long Course Division Merlin; 3 rd Long Course Division Gunga Din Second row: 1 st Short Course Division Impala I; 2 nd Short Course Division Full Power Third row: 1 st Sportsboat Merlin; 1 st Dragon Donna; 1 st Etchells Meihem; 2 nd Etchells Gunga Din Forth row: 1 st Impala Impala I; 2 nd Impala Also Can Fifth row: 1 st J80 Footloose; 2 nd J80 Unknown Pleasure RESULTS 1 st Sportsboat Merlin Steve Bourne 1 st Dragon Donna C C Lu 1 st Etchells Meihem Cheung Mei Han 1 st Impala Impala 1 Mike Burrell / Gaston Chan 1 st J/80 Footloose Henry Wong JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 21

22 Sailing Starter s Box FORTHCOMING EVENTS Zung Fu Sunset Series 8, 15, 22 and 29 July, 5, 12, 19 and 26 August Sharks Squad Best of luck to our Sharks sailors who are attending overseas events this summer. The squad are competing in a number of events throughout Europe namely Optimist UK Nationals, Europeans, and Worlds, Laser 4.7 and Radial Worlds and UK Nationals, plus a team competing 29er Europeans and Worlds. Zung Fu Sunset Series The popular Friday evening Sunset Series continues throughout July and August. The series is open to all and it s never too late to join. A great excuse to start the weekend early, sailing with friends in a fun and relaxed event followed by informal beers and weekly prizegiving on the Main Lawn. The race track is usually in front of the Club but there may be variations due to the construction works in the harbour. This years Sunset Series is powered by Zung Fu Company Limited, the exclusive retailer of Mercedes-Benz in Hong Kong and Macau. ( The Club also welcomes back Peroni Beer ( and Bændit Eyewear ( as sponsors returning after a successful 2015 series. Along with the new title sponsor, Zung Fu, the Club wishes to thank the new sponsors joining them for the 2016 edition of this popular summer racing series; Tod s ( Mazu Swimwear ( AIA International Ltd-Success Toby District ( Aperol Spritz ( and Roll eat ( for their valuable contributions to the 2016 events. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for getting involved this year and for adding to the quality of the event by providing some amazing prizes for the weekly winners along with plenty of liquid refreshment, culminating in an end of series party on 26 August. SAFETY UPDATES We have a new section on our website for any safety update information that the Club receives and this can be found at: We welcome any contributions from members; please forward these to sailingoffice@rhkyc.org.hk Information about all forthcoming races and events will be posted on the website, however if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please let us know by ing sailingoffice@rhkyc.org.hk so that we can point you in the right direction and improve the navigation. PHOTO: BÆNDIT / RAFAEL WONG JULY 2016 T I D E S 1 FRI 2 SAT 3 SUN 4 MON 5 TUE 6 WED 7 THU 8 FRI 9 SAT 10 SUN 11 MON 12 TUE 13 WED 14 THU 15 FRI SAT FRI SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20 WED 21 THU 22 FRI 23 SAT 24 SUN 25 MON 26 TUE 27 WED 28 THU 29 FRI 30 SAT 31 SUN JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

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24 Sailing Volunteers The Race Management Sub-Committee review of the year WORDS: LUCY SUTRO As the 2015/16 season comes to an end we look back on a busy year in which the Club held not only the usual class racing and major club events, but also a World Championship for the Etchells in November and Hong Kong Race Week in February. This volume of sailing events is just not possible to host without members volunteering to help organise and manage the events. In a year like the 2015/16 season, the requirement for volunteers for race management is roughly as set out below: Total volunteer days Normal class racing 370 Autumn Regatta, China Coast Regatta, Lipton Trophy, Around the Island, 170 Tomes Cup, Class Regatta, HKNVR, Nations Cup, Spring Regatta Etchells World Championships 280 Hong Kong Race Week 500 Total 1280 With this level of support required, any time volunteered to assist in any of the areas be it on shore or on the water it is very much appreciated by the organisers of these events. Luckily Club members have been more than generous with their time and some 440 individuals stepped up to help out during the year. The amount of time volunteered from those who were only able to give half a day for normal class racing to those who could do more the breakdown being as follows: 10 days or more 22 people 5 to 9 days 46 people 2 to 4 days 139 people 1.5 days or less 235 people At the Volunteers Party held mid-may at Kellett Island, thank you awards were presented to Elberti Uiterwaal-Postma, Lesley Anderson and Bonnie Cheng who each gave up more than 20 days over the season. Looking forward, the Club s success in demonstrating that we can host international events means that we have a busy few years ahead of us with the Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championships in October, 2017, the 29er World Championships in early 2018 and the arrival of the Volvo Ocean Race in the spring of So expect to see more calls for help as these events come closer! If you are interested in learning more about volunteering then please do let the Sailing Office know. And for those who would like to improve their skills the Race Management Sub-Committee are planning a number of race management and mark laying training events over the next year. Details of these will be circulated via the fortnightly Sailing Circular and via the Class Secretaries as and when dates are fixed. AUGUST 2016 T I D E S 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT 7 SUN 8 MON 9 TUE 10 WED 11 THU 12 FRI 13 SAT 14 SUN 15 MON 16 TUE WED 18 THU 19 FRI 20 SAT 21 SUN 22 MON 23 TUE 24 WED 25 THU 26 FRI 27 SAT 28 SUN 29 MON 30 TUE 31 WED JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

25 Martin Heath Memorial Cup and Sausage Sizzle WORDS AND PHOTOS: CARLYON KNIGHT-EVANS Results will show that David took the gun shortly ahead of Howard with the final podium position taken by Nick. Those that had read the Notice of Race would have noticed that given the race was in memory of Martin, they were also asked to dress as Martin. With David, Howard and Nick all having overlooked this requirement, none were eligible to challenge for the main prize of the day, which was for best dressed. Sailing Those in the running for the main prize were Clive Bunyard who had dressed as a Hiking Martin, Jo, who with an insider s advantage having raided Martin s much coveted sailing wardrobe and Ishi, who had carefully applied duct tape to his shorts and shirt, wore a white floppy hat and sported a beard. espite a miserable weather forecast and the threat of heavy rain, the largest Flying Fifteen fleet to have assembled in two years took to Victoria Harbour to race in memory of Martin Heath, who very sadly passed away in April. Martin s oldest son, Jo, and his youngest daughter, Polly, had both travelled out to Hong Kong for this event with Jo taking to the water in Martin s former boat Ffolly while Polly, perhaps wisely, chose to watch the event from the safety of the Main Bar armed with a pair of binoculars. With a southerly breeze blowing, the fleet headed down to Kowloon Bay for the start of the race. The Race Officer had selected S3 as the course for the day, which involved a beat up to PWD, a run back to Kowloon Bay, a beat up to Dock Buoy, a short run back to Kowloon Bay and then a final beat back up to PWD. in close pursuit. Nick Atkinson snuck through in 3 rd with Carlyon Knight-Evans and Clement Brunet-Moret both thinking they were going to get round in 4 th. Clement coming in on starboard had right of way and there was a coming together of boats as Carlyon was struggling to round PWD against the tide. The run down to Kowloon Bay was uneventful with no significant places changing; it was the same story on the beat and run to / from Dock Bouy. David and Howard were now having a private battle for first place, with Nick, Clem and Carlyon fighting out for 3 rd. The final beat to PWD saw Pete Britten in his first start in a Fifteen in Hong Kong making a late charge through the fleet, having borrowed Brian s boat (who at this time was still slowly limping home). Back ashore, deliberations began in earnest on who to award best dressed. Despite the authenticity of Jo s outfit; now resplendent with mustard and ketchup, and Clive s alternative Hiking Martin still looking the part, Ishi was eventually declared the winner, with Jo presenting the prize. With prizes dealt with, the fleet s attention turned to the sausage sizzle, but with clouds darkening it was threatening to become a very soggy affair. Koichi Yamamoto and Kunihiro Fukushima took charge of the cooking and before long hot sizzling sausages and cool beers were being handed out to hungry competitors and well wishers who had missed out on the race but were keen to raise a beer for Martin. With the sausages close to depletion, the rain came with a vengeance and some form of shelter was essential. Perfect timing for a group photo! Then to retreat to the Main Bar... Unfortunately for Jo (sailing with Brian Henderson), Ffolly s main halyard broke just before the start and they were not able to compete and instead were forced to limp home sailing without their mainsail against a heavy tide. The fleet had a clean start with Howard Williams, David Chow and Naoki Ishihara the early pace setters. The tide was clearly going to play an important part in the day s racing, which was building throughout the afternoon. By the time the fleet reached the top mark, the first to round PWD was David with Howard JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 25

26 Sir Kenneth Preston Regatta WORDS: COLIN SMITH The Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy was first competed for in 1995, after Sir Kenneth presented it to the Royal Yacht Squadron shortly prior to his death. Sailing Sir Kenneth wished that the trophy be competed for by a deserving one design fleet that had the spirit of one design and involves young sailors. It is a feather in the cap for the Cowes Etchells to have retained it for so many years. The Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy Regatta attracted one of the largest fleets of the Etchells seen in the Solent for many years. Bolstered by the forthcoming 2016 Etchells World Championship, to be held in the Solent from 31 August to 10 September, 28 teams with sailors from Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong and the USA, raced for the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy. The eight race programme over three days produced thrilling racing, with 11 teams achieving podium results. Peter Duncan was the winner of the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy, Ante Razmilovic was second with Lawrie Smith third. Hong Kong was represented by two teams a new boat owned by Marco Pocci and helmed by Martin Kay sailing under Martin s number HKG 884 and Mark Thornburrow s alternate boat AUS 923 (his Hong Kong resident boat is HKG 1406). Also racing were the well known ex-hong Kong boats, 1046 and The racing area the famous Solent is the space between Cowes on the Isle of Wight and Southampton. The Solent is well known as having complex tidal movements over an extremely irregular bottom. Combined with a sailing area surrounded by shoreline, it becomes a real test of sailing ability. By far the most successful competitor was US 1397 sailed by Peter Duncan with Jud Smith and one other as crew. The other place getters were previous Hong Kong resident Ante Razmilovic (GBR 1438) and Laurie Smith (GBR 1434). Hong Kong finished 6 th (Martin and Rocco) and 7 th (Mark Thornburrow). Martin and Rocco showed great potential throughout the whole regatta and could well be a top finisher in the upcoming Worlds to be held in the same area later this year. Mark Thornburrow and his crew are also capable of good results once their training programme is complete. RESULTS RANK SAIL NO BOW FLAGS NAME TYPE HELM HCAP RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 RACE 4 RACE 5 RACE 6 RACE 7 RACE 8 NT PTS Raging Rooster Etchells Peter Duncan (6) Swedish Blue Etchells Ante Razmilovic (16) Alfie Etchells Lawrie Smith (29/RET) Matatu Etchells John Gimson (16) Elizabeth Etchells Tom Carruthers 1 (18) Les Freaks Sont Chics Etchells Marco Pocci 1 4 (20) Racer X Etchells Mark Thornburrow (29/BFD) Exabyte 7 Etchells Shaun Frohlich 1 12 (24) Aretas Etchells Skip Dieball 1 (17) Rock and Roll Etchells Argyl Campbell (21) JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

27 Sailing Top of the Gulf Regatta WORDS: ORIANE VOETS PHOTOS: CHRISTOS ATZEMIAN AND ELBERTI UITERWAAL-POSTMA n 28 April, eight members of the Club s Sharks Optimist racing squad flew to Bangkok accompanied by the Club s Race Coach / Bosun, Christos Atzemian and team leader Brenda Davies to compete in the Top of the Gulf Regatta. This sailing event which takes place annually south of Pattaya doubles as the Thai Nationals Optimist Championship. Our journey to Bangkok started with endurance training organised by Christos at the airport; after running into some issues to check in our sails, we nearly missed our flight and had to race to the departure gate. The rest of our journey to Thailand was less eventful, and we arrived safely (and with no subsequent panic) to Pattaya, in time for a nice team lunch. In the afternoon, we headed to the Ocean Marina Sailing Club, where we got some brand new Opis which we were very excited about. The next morning, the sailing conditions were excellent with a steady 8 to 10kts southwesterly breeze. Christos arranged a full day of training to get us prepared for the three-day regatta. We spent a long day on the water under the burning sun, and all got very hot and tired. Fortunately, after we had finished de-rigging our boats, we were able to gather in the pool and to enjoy the (not so) refreshing water and some very nice smoothies. What a blast! On Saturday morning, we met with 14 other optimist sailors from Hong Kong five from ABC and nine from HHYC to start our first day of the Regatta. JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 27

28 Sailing The TOTG regatta is well-known for its laid-back atmosphere and relaxed organisation. The TOTG veterans were therefore not surprised by the strange registration arrangements and delayed launch, with the regatta starting at 1330hrs instead of the planned 1100hrs. The Sharks did very well in the first day of racing, with Duncan Gregor winning the first race and Eloi Defline coming in 4 th. Unfortunately after just two races a heavy thunderstorm and rain forced the Racing Committee to hoist the AP over A. We returned to the beach completely soaked in time to see one of the racing tents collapse. Luckily no one was hurt. On day two (Sunday) the sky was clear and the 32 to 34C heat had returned. We competed in one last qualifying race before the 149 competitors were split into a Gold and Silver Fleet. In this 3 rd race, I came in 2 nd and Duncan 4 th. Dolf Hendriksen was unfortunate to get a Black Flag. Afterwards we were sent back to the beach to eat a delicious lunch, kindly prepared for us by Brenda Davies and Nigel Clark. The results of the qualifying races were announced and all eight Sharks got into the Gold Fleet!!! In the afternoon, we sailed out for three Gold Fleet races in which Matthew and Duncan came in 2 nd and Dolf twice 3 rd. At 1730hrs, we headed back to shore for our daily dip in the pool. I got a bit of sunstroke but nothing serious anyhow I was determined to sail again the next day, so I recovered fast. The wind on the last day of the regatta was 10 to 15kts and quite oscillating, with big gusts in the afternoon. We sailed four races in which Dolf got a bullet and a 3 rd place. In my last and tenth race of the regatta I grabbed the 4 th place. The 2016 TOTG regatta was over and with 10 races we got one discard. The Sharks had some very good results with Duncan in 2 nd place, Dolf in 6 th, Matthew in 8 th and myself in 21 st (and 1 st at 12 and under), Thibault in 24 th (and 3rd at 12 and under), Eloi in 25 th, Douglas in 26 th and Kala on 47 th out of 149 competitors. I would like to thank Christos for being an excellent coach and Brenda Davies our very nice parent team leader! Ribeye aluminium tenders super light and strong 28 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! Exclusive Distributor monstermarine4ribeye@gmail.com

29 SAILING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CONTACTS General Enquiries Gloria Yeung MI Sailing & Marine Manager Jonathan Rankine MI Centre Manager Patrick Lam Sailing Instructor Kelvin Lau Head Racing Coach Rob Partridge Performance Coaches Alex Dyet and Christos Atzemain New Addition A warm welcome to Jono Rankine who has taken over as our MI Sailing & Marine Manager. Jono brings with him a wealth of experience in the sailing industry both on and off the water. He is an accomplished sailor himself in addition to being an experienced coach both in dinghies and big boats. Off the water he has experience in Project and Team management. We wish him all the best in his new role. Youth Summer Programme YOUTH SUMMER COURSES Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 PM, 5 days PM, 5 days AM, 5 days AM, 5 days 4 to 8 July 11 to 15 July 18 to 22 July 25 to 29 July Go Optimist AM Beg. HKSF Level 1 AM, 5 days 4 to 8 July HKSF Level 2 5 Full days 11 to 15 July Go Sailing Full day 18 to 22 July 1 to 5 August 8 to 12 August 1 to 5 August 8 to 12 August HKSF Level 3 5 Full days 4 to 8 July 1 to 5 August 8 to 12 August Intro to Laser 2 Full days 8 to 9 August Feva Gennaker 2 Full days 25 to 26 July 1 and 2 August Optimist Racing Clinic 3 Full days 10 to 12 August Laser Racing Clinic 3 Full days 3 to 15 July 10 to 12 August Youth 420 Clinics 3 Full days 4 to 6 July 1 to 3 August Youth Keelboat Crew 4 Full days 18 to 22 July Youth Keelboat Skipper 4 Full days YOUTH WEEKEND COURSES Step 1 PM 27 August, 3,10, 24 September and 1 October Step 2 AM 27 August, 3,10, 24 September and 1 October HKSF Level 1 AM and PM 28 August, 3,11,25 September and 2 October HKSF Level 2 Full Day 28 August, 3,11,25 September and 2 October Full details and application forms can be found on our website: Please note that members have booking priority one month before the start of the course. Old Mutual International Sail Training in partnership with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Application forms and more details click on Sail Training or sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING These practical powerboat handling courses are available now. You must already hold the PVOCC. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses Option PBL2/1 9 and 10 July Option PBL2/2 13 and 14 August RYA Safety Boat Courses Option SB1 30 and 31 July Option SB2 20 and 21 August ADULT BEGINNERS Option 1 2, 3, 9, 10 and 16 July (Sat/Sun) Option 2 31 July, 6, 7, 13 and 14 August (Sat/Sun) Option 9 17, 18, 25, 26 and 27 May (Weekdays) Option 7 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 July (Weekdays) ADULT SUPERVISED SAILING Boat Handling 2 July Boat Handling 3 July Laser 9 July Distance 10 July Laser 16 July Distance 17 July Spinnaker 23 and 24 July Laser 6 August Distance 7 August Laser 13 August Distance 14 August Spinnaker 21 and 22 August ADULT KEELBOAT COURSES Intro to Small Keelboats Course 1 2 and 3 July Course 2 17 and 23 July Course 3 6 and 7 August Course 4 21 and 28 August J/80 Crew Course Course 1 9, 10 and 16 July Course 2 24, 30 and 31 July Course 3 13, 14 and 20 August For further information please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk Sail Training Schedule The new schedule has recently been published online. Please remember that members do get priority on booking until one month before the course starts. In general we require a minimum of four students to be able to confirm a course. Sailing JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 29

30 VRC Race Series Race 5 Shek O WORDS: JEREMY YOUNG PHOTOS: BARNEY RIGGS AND JEAN GORGUET OUTRIGGER CONTACT outrigger@rhkyc.org.hk Rowing The ladies OC1 and Surf Skis were the first to go, with a group of 7 heading out across the channel. The conditions meant for some great paddling, with a few taking swims through the course. In OC1 Francesca Zino took honours with 1 st place, with Erin Juhl coming in 4 th. Saturday 30 April was a day full of outrigger, surf ski and dragon boat races; the first being the VRC Race Series Race 5. With very changeable conditions leading up to the race, a number of changes took place to the course. With the goal of getting boats to Shek O, the start point for the Coastal Relay, the course ultimately ended up being held to start and finish out of Shek O and would still be the first open water race for the season. The course went from Shek O back beach to Tung Lung Chau, then out to the mid-channel marker and shipping lane, around Ng Fan Chau (the island out from Shek O front beach), back around the lighthouse to Shek O back beach, a total of about 13.5km. Conditions continued to change leading up to the race and with a strong wind there would be decent swell for the downwind runs and some challenging fun into the wind and cross wind aspects. There was a great turnout of 41 paddlers considering it was a long weekend and paddling races on all three days, with 13 (+1) representing the Club in the ladies OC1 and surf ski, men s OC1 and mixed OC2. In Surf Ski, Clare Baldwin took honours with 1 st place. The men OC1 and mixed OC2 were the next group to go making a group of 21 paddlers. Some great battles took place amongst the men in the OC1, with some great tussles and places changing through out the race, and also resulting in several taking swims in the wind and chunky swells. For the Club, Steve Taylor lead the charge coming in 4 th, with David Bulbeck 7 th and Jeremy Young 8 th. John Mclennan, Zach Tuckwell, and Jean-Francois Tremblay came in 11, 13, and 16. Jeff Winterkorn also raced for the Club coming 10 th. In the mixed OC2 Natalie Kwan and Jeremy Burton continued their domination taking 1 st with Raewyn Strachan and Adam Wielowieyski taking 2 nd. The race finished with some relaxed social drinks on the beach and stories of the day being shared. At nearly mid-point through the season, the balance of the series should see some of the great competition and tussles continue for all. 30 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

31 10 th Toda International Masters Regatta WORDS: DAVID SORTON PHOTOS: WAN NG Rowing t is said that the sun shines on the righteous. This old saying was fully borne out during the Rowing Section s now annual visit to the 10 th Toda International Masters Regatta held on the weekend of 7 and 8 May at the Olympic Boat Course in Tokyo. The 21-strong team bagged a total of 11 gold medals as well as achieving two second-places and two third-places in the 15 events entered. Those of the team that arrived on the Friday afternoon were horrified to find themselves confronted with cold, blustery, showery weather and no boats! Definitely not the best conditions for a rowing regatta! However the gallant RHKYC and Friends, were not going to be put off by these adversities and by sunset our cold, wet stalwarts had sought out and assembled their weapons of war for the following day s competition. Saturday dawned, and it was if the weather fairy was in our team Paddy Talas taking on this additional responsibility. In complete contrast to the wet and windy evening that had preceded it, it was a bright and sunny morning, and our courageous gladiators took to their weapons bright and early. The day started with early gold medals for Guy Parsonage in the Men s B 1x and for the Men s B 4x+; the crew overcoming equipment failures just before and during the race, and relying on superior technique and willpower to overcome their opposition. Next up, the Men s C 4x+ cruised to gold in the absence of any opposition. In a much more competitive Men s 2x race, David Sorton and Ian Brownlee still in shock from their defeat by a crew of 80-year-olds at the regatta a couple of years earlier rowed a sedate Cat. G race to finish a polite third of four, whilst Luc Moron and Bryan Massingham, with no opposition in their Cat. E division took all the time in the world to cruise over in sedate majesty for their gold medals, although nearly being caught by Wan Ng ROWING CONTACTS Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk Middle Island Co-ordinator mirowing@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Men s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org.hk Shatin Women s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 31

32 Rowing RESULTS M8+ (D) Gold Medal Patrik Talas, David Sorton, Ohira Koichi, Ian Brownlee, Bryan Massingham, Wan Ng, Chun Kui, Mark Hughes, Stephanie Chan (Cox ) M4+ (F) Gold Medal Patrik Talas, David Sorton, Bryan Massingham, Ian Brownlee, Stephanie Chan (Cox ) M4x+(C) Gold Medal Mark Hughes, Guillermo De Las Casas, Oliver Schutte, Matthew Torlesse, Soraya Nidai (Cox) M4x+ (B) Gold Medal Guy Parsonage, Wan Ng, Thuan Tran, Marcel Chambers, Stephanie Chan (Cox) Mixed 4x+ (E) Gold Medal Ian Brownlee, Bryan Massingham, Grace Ingal, Marianne Kolding, Stephanie Chan (Cox) Mixed 4x+ (B) Gold Medal Guy Parsonage, Guillermo De Las Casas, Zoe Davies, Estelle Davies, Soraya Nidai (Cox) M2x (B) 2 nd Place Thuan Tran and Marcel Chambers M2x (B) 3 rd Place Mark Hughes and Guillermo De Las Casas M2x (C) Gold Medal Guy Parsonage and Wan Ng M2x (C) 2 nd Place Oliver Schutte and Matthew Torlesse M2x (E) Gold Medal Bryan Massingham and Luc Moron M2x (G) 3 rd Place David Sorton and Ian Brownlee Mixed 2x (B) Gold Medal Ohira Koichi and Soraya Nidai M1x (C) Gold Medal Guy Parsonage W1x (C) Gold Medal Soraya Nidai and Guy Parsonage who took gold ahead of Matthew Torlesse and Oliver Schutte in the subsequent Men s C 2x event. There was early disappointment after the lunch break, when our Men s B 2x crews of Thuan Tran with Marcel Chambers and Guillermo De Las Casas with Mark Hughes narrowly missed the gold, having to be satisfied with second and third respectively. Ohira Koichi and Soraya Nidai then took us back into the gold stakes in the Mixed 2x. The Men s F 4+, facing no opposition in their age group, and with Ian Brownlee s Garmin telling him that he needed 17 hours to recover from the double sculls race, decided to row a tactical race, saving themselves for the following day, and gaining gold despite crossing the line in third place in their race such are the foibles of the Masters competitions. And in the last race of the day Soraya Nidai in the Women s C 1x held off all opposition to take the RHKYC s tally of gold on day one to 8. With the general consensus that the first day s racing had been reasonably successful, some of the team repaired to a relatively sober Japanese dinner, during which Captain Paddy Talas consumed no less than two bottles of premium sake. After a quick visit to the local pizza and sangria restaurant on the way back, the team repaired to their cubicles in the nearby budget Toyoko Inn, to enjoy their beauty sleep in preparation for the final day s competition. Sunday dawned bright, warm and sunny, heralding further successes for the RHKYC and Friends! To prepare properly for the challenges ahead, Ian Brownlee led the team through a proper warm-up routine, using a striped hula-hoop borrowed from the Lantau Boat Club ladies. This time they were joined by Chun Kui, who had spent the previous day shopping in Shinjuku (likely story), having not been required in a racing crew. 32 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

33 Both the Mixed B 4x+, and the Mixed E 4x+, in which the RHKYC gentlemen were accompanied by ladies from Lantau Boat Club, brought in the gold. Subsequently, in the final race of the regatta, our Men s D 8+, rowing together for the first time, was intent on retaining the title the Men s E crew had narrowly won at the previous year s regatta. With only one crew to beat in order to achieve this aim, and knowing that a rating in excess of 28 spm could lead to the automatic self-destruction of at least four of the crew, they achieved this objective by making an unexpectedly good start, settling down to a surprisingly steady rhythm a length ahead of the opposition, and cruising to an amazing half-length victory. The Regatta concluded with the customary prizegiving party, during which new friendships were cemented, old friendships re-cemented, lots of photographs taken, all sorts of unachievable promises made, and not a few Asahis consumed. And all that was just in preparation for the celebration dinner party in Shinjuku later on Sunday evening. The trouble with an unlimited drinks deal as part of a set dinner is that some people take full advantage of the opportunity to over-indulge. This was to be no exception, the party eventually splitting up with some heading off to the karaoke bars of Shinjuku whilst others tried their luck mixing beer with darts. At least two records were broken by the Club team during this year s Toda International Masters. Once again, the Men s G Double Sculls crew of Ian Brownlee and David Sorton broke the record of being the oldest crew with an average age of 66 years ever to represent the Club in an overseas regatta. No case to answer here, as the same crew had created the record at the previous year s regatta. The second record was the team s Carbon Footprint with members flying in not only from Hong Kong, but also from Sydney, Chiang Mai and West Sussex. On Monday morning the righteous, and the weather fairy, departed, and the rain returned. Rowing Rowing Courses Contact ellen.leung@rhkyc.org.hk for more information or look at the home page of the website We collect and deliver your car FREE OF CHARGE (Subject to Distance) We provide good, quick repair service at reasonable prices Youth Rowing Summer Camp for 12 to 18 year olds Camp 1 Camp 2 Camp 3 Camp 4 Adult Novice Rowing Courses for 18+ year olds Course 1 (part one of two) Course 1 (part two of two) Course 2 (part one of two) Course 2 (part two of two) 4 to 8 July 18 to 22 July 1 to 5 August 15 to 19 August 16 to 17 July 23 to 24 July 13 to 14 August 20 to 21 August Our competitive Labour charges: FROM Lubrication Service $210 Tune Up Engine $800 Engine Decoke & Grind Valves $2,500 Engine Overhaul $5,500 Brake System Overhaul $1,200 Clutch Mechanical Overhaul $1,700 Air Condition Freon Recharge $400 Alternator Overhaul $700 Starter Motor Overhaul $700 ALL REPAIRS WITH THREE MONTHS GUARANTEE Our Business hours: 8am 6pm, Mon Sat & Public Holiday Our 24hrs. Emergency Towing Agent We Tow Towing Please call us at Fax: Address: fookie@netvigator.com FOOKIE MOTORS CO. LTD Shop 7, G/F Paramount Building 12 Ka Yip Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 33

34 Schools Invitational Rowing Regatta WORDS: CHRIS HANSELMAN PHOTOS: NG KONG WAN Rowing n Sunday 15 May, Middle Island was very busy with dinghy races, a corporate dragon boat event and of course the School Invitational Rowing Regatta but I believe the rowers were still in the majority with over 50 students from eight schools, within an age range of 12 to 17, racing the 1.5km course across Deep Water Bay to the Middle Island boat shed. The first year this regatta was held, the weather was blazing hot. Last year saw the race almost cancelled due to the mist in the bay. This year we were third time lucky with perfect conditions. All the boats available at Middle Island were utilised; singles, doubles, quads and coxed fours. This allowed for all students, whatever their ability, to safely participate. There were 25 races in all, and without exception. All were exciting and well fought. As usual with rowing events, one can usually only see the start or the finish, so it could be a little tedious, and unlike the Hong Kong National Championships, Henley Rowing Regatta and other international events which have drone over-head drone cover, the absence of such technology did not deter the usual barrage of parents. Armed with binoculars, they cheered CHAMPION Under 19 1x Male Felix Messervy West Island School Under 16 1x Male Dylan Yen Hong Kong International School Under 14 1x Male Kaven Wijeyekoon Island School Under 19 1x Female Katie De Vos West Island School Under 16 1x Female Liz Knight Kellet School Under 14 1x Female Madison Slight Kellet School Under 19 2x Male Patrick McCool, Felix Messervy West Island School Under 16 2x Male Ethan Watts, Alex Hong Kong International School Under 14 2x Male Stephen Hall, James Moore Kellet School Under 19 2x Female Katie De Vos, Morgan Young West Island School Under 16 2x Female Liz Knight, Madison Slight Kellet School Under 16 4x Male Alex, Shreyas, Matteo Poma, Ethan Watts, Hong Kong International School Under 14 4x Male Alexander Corner, Ben Stoneley, James Irwin, Nicholas Jivkov Kellet School Under 19 4x Female Christina Shen, Isabelle Hoong, Shannon Ha, Kwok Cheung Chinese International School Under 16 4x Female Phoebe Diehl, Emma Bisgaard, Gracie Chung, Julia Hong Kong International School the races the whole length and it was usually very loud on the roof of the boat shed as the boats finished. There were too many peformances to mention but huge kudos has to go to Hong Kong International school for their turnout and impressive results. Having only started a rowing programme recently, their competitiveness and liveliness were in strong abundance. No sign of Harrow, who were always competitive in past years but we ll hopefully be seeing them back next year. BUT, we know the Australian International school are now starting rowing. I imagine they ll come with a vengeance next year. Can t wait!!! 34 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

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41 Squash WORDS: PAUL DENHAM PHOTOS: PAUL DENHAM AND KOKO MUELLER SQUASH CONTACT The New Courts are Open! After waiting for one and a half years there is great excitement in the section as the new courts were officially opened on 2 June. Squash Convenor and El Presidente Francis Longuepee and Div 15 Convenor and Club stalwart Adrian Pierse were on hand to break in the courts. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond the clubs control the opening was delayed by a few days so we had to postpone the Opening Party we had planned with a few of our friends from some of the other clubs. Winter League 2016/17 Entries are due soon for the next season s winter league. This time we are looking to enter a Masters 1 team in addition to the Div 10 and 15 as well as Masters 3 teams we have entered the last few years. Masters 1 is a very high level of squash and it will be great to have it played at the Club. Internal League Box A: Paul Denham continued his good run and finished undefeated again, though some might say he was lucky to get past Patrick Eng in the game. Sander Holman came second with 22 points with Patrick third on 19. Box B: Darren Jensen won Box B with 21 points, only losing 1 match to Jai Mehta. Jai and Bruno van Der Schueren tied for second with 17 points and all 3 should find themselves in Box A next month. Box C: Max Von Polenitz won 4 matches to take Box C. Vivian Peters was a distant second with 10 points in a box that didn t see too many matches played. Hopefully with the courts being available again we ll see some more action next month. Other Sports Interclub Match: LRC and RHKYC Combined v HKCC For the third year we combined with the LRC to take on the HKCC in an inter-club match with both the LRC and us contributing eight players. There was lots of good squash played and some very tight matches, but unfortunately the HKCC ended up winning them. At the end of the day HKCC won 15-1, with Elliot Froidevaux saving our blushes with a good win. Afterwards, over dinner, it was decided that we should get a trophy for the match so next year we will need to start taking it seriously! Snooker WORDS: DON DAY PHOTO: KOKO MUELLER The snooker table has found a new home in the Pat Loseby Room and whilst members have already started to use it, the official launch will be the final of the current championship between Fred Reid and defending champion Robert Mathieson. The match will take place on 7 July with the warm-up at 1830hrs and the start at 1900hrs. Come and witness some great snooker being played and have a drink at the Main Bar afterwards! We can guarantee you some very high-quality frames! JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 41

42 Thai-themed Buffet Bistro 1 to 31 July Events Promotions Tapas Nights Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays from July to September A selection of mouth-watering tapas will be available in the Main Bar on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings throughout July, August and September. Come along and enjoy. Throughout July, there will be different Thai dishes featured in the daily lunch buffet and, from Fridays to Sundays in the dinner buffet as well. The selections are not limited to Tom Yum Soup, Green Papaya Salad, Chicken Green Curry, Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, etc. there will of course be more of your favourites waiting for you to try! (Enjoy) Mediterranean Food Promotion Compass Room 1 to 31 August APPETISERS Char-grilled Green Asparagus wrapped with Serrano Ham, Gratinated Tomato-stuffed Button Mushrooms, Greek Salad Sautéed (Sustainable) Prawns with Garlic in Olive Oil, Tabbouleh Sautéed Jet-fresh French Clams with Chorizo in White Wine Sauce MAIN COURSES Moroccan Roast Spring Chicken, Harissa Yoghurt Sauce, Hummus, Pita Bread Two Ways Oven-baked French Seabass Fillet marinated with Olives, Tomato, Herbs and Fennel Roast Lamb Rack Mediterranean Style, Pan-fried Turkish Mücver (Zucchini Patties), Artichokes, Couscous Spanish Paella with Lobster, Scallops and Mussels Thai Food Promotion Middle Island and Shelter Cove 4 to 31 July APPETISERS Green Papaya Salad 青木瓜沙律 Roast Pork Neck, Hot Chilli Dressing 燒豬頸肉 辣椒汁 MAIN COURSES King Prawn Yellow Curry, Steamed Rice 黃咖喱大蝦 白飯 Boneless Chicken Thigh Green Curry, Steamed Rice 青咖喱雞腿肉 白飯 42 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

43 Grass-fed Prime Beef Compass Room 1 to 31 July Char-grilled US Grass-fed Prime Beef (24-day Dry-aged) Rib Eye Steak (250g) Striploin (250g) Tenderloin (250g) Char-grilled US Grass-fed Prime Beef (24-day Wet-aged) Rib Eye Steak (250g) Striploin (250g) Tomahawk (for two to three persons) (1,500g) American Steak Compass Room Monday 4 July Events Promotions Dutch Mussels Bistro, Poolside, Middle Island and Shelter Cove 1 to 31 August Dutch Mussels boiled in White Wine enriched with Diced Vegetables, served with Mesclun Salad, Garlic Bread or French Fries 白酒雜菜煮荷蘭青口配雜沙律菜 蒜蓉包或炸薯條 With your choice of two different dipping sauces: White Cream Sauce, Basil Tomato Coulis, Parsley Butter Sauce, Brandy Cocktail Sauce or Ravigote Sauce 配 2 款自選蘸汁 : 白忌廉汁 香草番茄汁 香草牛油汁 白蘭地雞尾酒汁 法式酸辣醬 All served in original Dutch mussel pan 以原荷蘭青口鍋盛載 Come down to celebrate the United States Independence Day on 4 July. We will specially prepare a US Prime Rib for you from the carving trolley for this special occasion. Special Summer Party Package Looking for an ideal venue for a summer gathering? With our special value-for-money party packages, our outdoor venues are your best choice. To find out more about the opportunity to host a great party with unbeatable privileges, simply call our experts in the Banquet Office on / / , or banquet@rhkyc.org.hk Wedding Parties If you have just become engaged or are about to congratulations! Our Banquet Team has plenty of experience in organising engagement parties and wedding celebrations. Come and have a chat and find out how we can make your dream party a reality. Please call / / or banquet@rhkyc.org.hk for all banquet bookings and enquiries. Shawarma / Kebabs Poolside Saturdays and Sundays from July to August A new tempting option to enjoy by the pool in this summer! Shawarma/ Kebabs will be available at the Poolside on Saturdays and Sundays throughout July and August from 1500hrs to 1900hrs. Give a try with a big bite! JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 43

44 Events Promotions Born Sake Dinner Compass Room Thursday 7 July The name Born may be written in kanji, but its origins are Sanskrit. Born means purity and striking truth. The Japanese connotations include creation and future vision. In land-scarce Japan, Katoukichibee Shouten enjoys one advantage that of having room to grow its own yeast, and the space to age its best sake. This ensures sakes are brewed and aged to perfection. Born sake is aged at ice-cold temperature before release; displaying an intense fragrance and silky texture. Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations 1930hrs 2000hrs Only $828 per person ($778 per person for a booking of 8 persons or more per table) Mr Atsuhide Kato, 11 th President (CEO) of Born Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on or events@rhkyc.org.hk Wine of the Month JULY Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay 2014 Mendoza, Argentina The nose reveals toasted notes of coconut and hazelnut with aromas of yellow fruits such as peach and papaya. Nice balance between wood and acidity whilst toasted and smoky notes stand out. Terrazas Reserva Malbec 2013 Mendoza, Argentina Intense floral and fruity notes. Aromas of roses, violets and ripe black cherries. It s sweet and juicy mouth-feel delivers finesse; delicate tannins and an elegant finish of black fruits. Available in all F&B outlets at $285 per bottle. AUGUST Dominique Portet Fontaine Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Yarra Valley, Australia Aromas of white peaches with a touch of passion fruit and grapefruit and a crisp acidity. PRE-DINNER TASTING Born Tokusen Junmai Daiginjo 梵特撰純米大吟釀 (1,800ml) MENU AND SAKES Semi-seared Makuro (Tuna) with Salmon Roe, Garden Salad, Yuzu Dressing Born Tokusen Junmai Daiginjo 梵特撰純米大吟釀 (1,800ml) Pan-fried Jumbo Hokkaido Scallop, Uni and Cucumber, Light Soy Broth Born Wing of Japan Junmai Daiginjo 梵日本之翼純米大吟釀 Braised Chicken and Japanese Leek, Dashi and Shirataki Noodles Born Tsuya Junmai Daiginjo 梵艷純米大吟釀 (1,800ml) Char-grilled US Rib Eye Steak and Green Asparagus, Sesame-topped Potato Croquette, Teriyaki Balsamic Sauce Born Dreams Come True Junmai Daiginjo 梵夢是正夢純米大吟釀 (1,000ml) [Limited quantity] Sour Cream Cheese Cake, Cantaloupe Born Gold Junmai Daiginjo 梵 Gold 純米大吟釀 Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea Dominique Portet Fontain Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2014 Yarra Valley, Australia Red cherry aromatics and a floral lift lead onto a round, soft structure in the mouth. There is a nice savoury edge to the dark berry fruit and balanced oak on the moderately intense palate. Available in all F&B outlets at $295 per bottle. CHEERS! Beverage Specials JULY Singha Beer (330ml) The full-bodied 100% barley malt beer is distinctively rich in taste with strong hop characters. Available in all F&B outlets only $28 per bottle Craft Beer Buffet in the Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays A selection of five different craft beers will be served from 1730hrs to 2200hrs at only $98 per person. Unlimited servings! AUGUST Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc (330ml) The unique and refreshing fruity taste has citrus notes that deliver a sophisticated yet contemporary moment of pleasure. Available in all F&B outlets at only $39 per bottle Wine Buffet in the Main Bar Mondays to Wednesdays A selection of five different wines will be served from 1730hrs to 2200hrs at only $148 per person. Unlimited servings! 44 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

45 Monthly Wine Fairs And now you can double the value from $50 to $100. On Mondays and Tuesdays (except public holidays) the value of the coupon increases to $100 and can be used for up to a maximum of 80% of your dining expense per visit. Your 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 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! JULY Kellett Island, Wednesday 6 July, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 8 July, 1930hrs to 2130hrs AUGUST Kellett Island, Wednesday 3 August, 1830hrs to 2030hrs Shelter Cove, Friday 5 August, 1930hrs to 2130hrs For reservations, please call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on or events@rhkyc.org.hk Events Promotions Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner Compass Room Thursday 18 August PRE-DINNER TASTING Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label N.V. (Magnum) Veuve Clicquot Motto [Only one quality, the finest] Pre-dinner Tasting Dinner Price Speaker Reservations Special Offer Bonus Offer 1930hrs 2000hrs $1,498 per person ($1,398 per person for a booking of 8 persons or more per table) Miss Timothea Slorach, Brand Ambassador of Veuve Clicquot Call Janice Yip in the F&B Office on or events@rhkyc.org.hk Diners have the option to take home a bottle of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006 for only $848 and/or a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2008 for only $448. (Normal retail prices are $1,038 and $598 respectively.) Orders must be confirmed when making your dinner reservation and each diner may only order one bottle of each. (Our special offer for delivery orders on the night will be $920 and $498 respectively.) A Magnum bottle of Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label N.V. and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2008 will be featured as lucky draw prizes! MENU AND CHAMPAGNES Chilled Lobster, Avruga Caviar, Grapefruit Dressing Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label N.V. (Magnum) Pan-fried Sea Perch Fillet, Light Oriental Sauce Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006 (Limited quantity) Slow-cooked Veal Loin, Natural Jus Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2008 Oven-baked Pigeon, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Beetroot Purée Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée 1990 Rosé (Limited quantity) Summer Berries, Pear Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé 2008 Freshly Brewed Coffee or Gourmet Tea JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 45

46 Events Promotions Wine Delivery Order Form July 2016 Dining Voucher doubles in value! 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 6 July, 1830hrs to 2030hrs, guests welcome. Shelter Cove Wine Fair Shelter Cove Clubhouse, Friday 8 July, 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. AND NOW, THE VALUE OF THIS VOUCHER INCREASES TO $100 ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS (except public holidays). So not only are you attending the wine fair free of charge, but you can also have $100 deducted from the cost of your meal if you dine on one of the designated days! See the website for further details. Book now with Janice Yip in the F&B Office on or events@rhkyc.org.hk SPARKLING WINES PER BOTTLE QTY AMOUNT Chandon Brut N.V. Summer Edition Australia $135 Soft with primary fruit characters followed by a creamy mid-palate extending to a lingering and crisp brut finish. Chandon Sparkling Pinot Shiraz N.V. Victoria, Australia $148 Black cherry, plum and blackberry aromas and flavours. Spice, juniper, white pepper and liquorice offer supporting tones to the dark fruit signature of this wine. WHITE WINES Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay 2014 Mendoza, Argentina (wine of the month) $135 The nose reveals toasted notes of coconut and hazelnut with aromas of yellow fruits such as peach and papaya. Nice balance between wood and acidity whilst toasted and smoky notes stand out. Terrazas Reserva Torrontés 2012 SALTA, Argentina $135 Vivid and alluring, with an nice acidity that intensifies its freshness feeling. Strong citrus character and great aromatic length. Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2013 Yarra Valley, Australia $145 Flavours of pear, citrus and hazelnut complement savoury cinnamon and nutmeg spices. Shows a balanced structure with softly textured mid-palate and good length. Fine acid frames the finish. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand $210 Bright, focused citrus aromatics of grapefruit and kaffir lime abound, support by subtle tropical notes. A silky and concentrated palate with juicy stone fruit and lemongrass. Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2013 Marlborough, New Zealand $285 Aromas of honeysuckle and sweet herbs with flavours of white nectarine. The palate is juicy and mouth-watering with notes of white peach as well as exotic hints of kaffir lime and lemongrass. Round and ripe complexity texture. RED WINES Terrazas Reserva Malbec 2013 Mendoza, Argentina (wine of the month) $135 Intense floral and fruity notes. Aromas of roses, violets and ripe black cherries. It s sweet and juicy mouth-feel delivers finesse; delicate tannins and an elegant finish of black fruits. Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Mendoza, Argentina $135 Great complexity, reveals a fresh and vegetal character laced with spicy aromas of roasted bell pepper. A gentle and fullbodied wine that stands out for its complex and elegant finish. Domaine Chandon Shiraz 2012 Heathcote, Australia $145 Juicy berry fruit flavours flood the palate with hints of cured meats and savoury complexity. Fine, silky tannins and a delightful medium-bodied finish are features of this wine. Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot 2013 Margaret River, Western Australia $175 Fresh blackcurrant, plum skin, violets, couverture, wild thyme and rolled tobacco. Medium-to full-bodied with sweet ripe fruits of currants and plums with wild herbs and violets. Bodega Numanthia Termes 2012 Toro, Spain $238 Raspberries, blueberries and plums aromas. Fresh and balanced with a predominance of fruit flavours. A lively attack is followed by intense aromas of plums and raspberries. The finish is long and lingering with notes of cacao. Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2013 Marlborough, New Zealand $258 Smoky nose of plum and black cherries, overtones of baking spices and leather. Palate entry supplemented by chalky tannins builds structure towards an intense and brooding finish. Newton Unfiltered Merlot 2011 Napa Valley, USA $308 Its fresh fruit flavours are well-balanced by the integrated oak and balanced acidity. Intense berry flavours mingle with spices and caramel notes. SPECIAL OFFER (Redemption of below items is subject to stock availability.) For every purchase of four bottles of Chandon Brut N.V. Summer Edition, two complimentary Chandon acrylic FREE glasses will be offered which is subject to stock availability. For every purchase of six bottles of Cloudy Bay wines, a complimentary Wine Connoisseur 4-in-1 Accessories Gift FREE Set (including Wine Cork Screw, Wine Pourer, Wine Vacuum Stopper and Drop Ring) will be offered. 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 service to Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories (excluding outlying islands, Lantau Island, Tung Chung and Discovery Bay). Delivery service is available on weekdays only except public holidays (subject to delivery schedule). NAME (PLEASE PRINT): TELEPHONE NO. (HOME/ OFFICE): MEMBERSHIP NO.: (MOBILE): DELIVERY ADDRESS: PREFERRED DELIVERY DATE: SIGNATURE: TIME: DATE: this form to events@rhkyc.org.hk or fax to For enquiries please call Deadline for ordering: 31 July 2016

47 Wine Delivery Order Form August 2016 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 3 August, 1830hrs to 2030hrs, guests welcome. Shelter Cove Wine Fair Shelter Cove Clubhouse, Friday 5 August, 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. AND NOW, THE VALUE OF THIS VOUCHER INCREASES TO $100 ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS (except public holidays). So not only are you attending the wine fair free of charge, but you can also have $100 deducted from the cost of your meal if you dine on one of the designated days! See the website for further details. Book now with Janice Yip in the F&B Office on or events@rhkyc.org.hk WHITE WINES PER BOTTLE QTY AMOUNT Dominique Portet Fontaine Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Yarra Valley, Australia (wine of the month) $138 Aromas of white peaches with a touch of passion fruit and grapefruit and a crisp acidity. Carmen Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Leyda, Chile $165 This is a fruity white with an intense and lingering bouquet. Good structure in the mouth, featuring balanced natural acidity; refreshing on the palate and a fresh and elegant aroma. Terredora Dipaolo Falanghina Campania IGT 2014 Campania, Italy $170 Rich and intense bouquet with hints of apple, pineapple and citrus fruits. It is fresh and clean in the mouth with nice acidity and good structure. Three Miners Chinaman Stone Gewürztraminer 2013 Central Otago, New Zealand $178 Aromas of rose petal and lychee on the nose along with floral orange blossom, stone fruit and pink grapefruit. Sweet ripe stone fruit, lychee and melon flavours show on the palate. Domaine Pierre Vessigaud Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes 2014 Maconnais, France $225 The nose is a blend of rich citrus fruits and most noticeably lemon with underlying raisin, honey and butterscotch. The palate is powerful citrus fruits, honey, tropical fruits and slight minerality. Maison de la Cabotte Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2013 Côte de Beaune, France $318 A classic wine with roundness, good structure and long finish. It offers nice aromas of white fruit, and a light touch of almond and hazelnut. SPARKLING ROSÉ Dominique Portet Brut Rosé N.V. Yarra Valley, Australia $205 A savoury sparkling wine with fresh strawberries and rose petals on the nose that follows into a fresh, dry and creamy finish. RED WINES Dominique Portet Fontain Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2014 Yarra Valley, Australia (wine of the month) $138 Red cherry aromatics and a floral lift lead onto a round, soft structure in the mouth. There is a nice savoury edge to the dark berry fruit and balanced oak on the moderately intense palate. Château des Graves 2009 Graves, France $185 Nose of blackberries and blackcurrants. The wine is consequently richer and ripe with fine Graves freshness and structure. The finish is smooth and long tasting. Château de Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion 2013 Côtes du Rhône, France $235 Sweet dark fruits, pepper, wood smoke and crushed rock-like minerality. Medium-to full-bodied with a rounded, supple texture, good concentration and plenty of length. Three Miners Warden s Court Pinot Noir 2014 Central Otago, New Zealand $250 Violet notes with mushroom and black cherry aromas. Sweet red cherry and dark plum enters first on the palate, followed by savoury notes of leather, tobacco and spice. Medium-bodied. Ciù Ciù Esperanto Rosso DOC 2009 Offida, Italy $268 Scent dried plums, cherries and chocolate fragrances with spiced scents of grain leather and liquorice. Full-bodied, where the power of tannin fills the palate with pleasant sensation. Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2013 Napa Valley, USA $288 Dark berry fruit, roasted herbs, mixed spices and toasty bits on the nose foreshadow a great palate-bathing wave of bramble berry pie and red currant jelly infused with baking spice. It is medium-full bodied. Dining Voucher doubles in value! Events Promotions 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 service to Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories (excluding outlying islands, Lantau Island, Tung Chung and Discovery Bay). Delivery service is available on weekdays only except public holidays (subject to delivery schedule). NAME (PLEASE PRINT): TELEPHONE NO. (HOME/ OFFICE): MEMBERSHIP NO.: (MOBILE): DELIVERY ADDRESS: PREFERRED DELIVERY DATE: SIGNATURE: TIME: DATE: this form to events@rhkyc.org.hk or fax to For enquiries please call Deadline for ordering: 31 August 2016

48 Club Lines Heads of Departments Toast Annual Staff Party A big thank you to the Commodore, Past Commodores, members and companies listed below for their kind donation of prizes to the Club s Annual Staff Party held on 17 May. Their generosity is very much appreciated by all our staff. Staff Activities Committee Presentation of 15 years Long Service Awards (L to R): Po Kan Ping, Koko Mueller, Leung Kai Cheong, Kumar Rajinder, Joanne Ho, Mark Ho, Mak Fung Sim, Eddie Wong, Lo Tin Shing, Bruce Chung, Shirley Tam, Leung Kin Foon and Jenny Fung Above: Laurence Wong received his 20 years Long Service Award; Presentation of 25 years Long Service Awards (L to R): Tsang Che Bun, Joseph Yip and Angel Au; Angel Chow received her 35 years Long Service Award THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ARTURA FICUS LIMITED ASC FINE WINES (HK) TRADING CORP LTD ASIA PACIFIC SOFT LTD BAYERN GOURMET FOOD CO. LTD CALLE KROKSTAEDE CAVES ASIA COMPANY LIMITED CHEUNG TAI HONG FOODS LTD CHEUNG WING KEE NOODLES FACTORY COMPANY LIMITED CHUN HING HONG CLASSIC MARINE LTD COX PRO LIMITED CUISINE CONTINENTAL (HK) LTD DAVON (H.K.) CO DKSH HONG KONG LTD DONE LUEN ENTERPRISES LTD EDRINGTON HONG KONG LTD ELITE FRESH FOOD CO LTD ETAK INT L LTD FIESTA LTD FONG WING SHING FOODGEARS INDUSTRIAL INTERNATIONAL LTD G.C.I. COMPANY GEORGE FALCONER (NAUTICAL) LTD GOURMET HOUSE LTD HIANG KIE COFFEE GROUP LIMITED HING KEE HONG HING WOO MEAT CO HONG KONG KWAN TAI IMPEX QUALITY PRODUCTS LTD JOACHIM ISLER KOWLOON FURNISHING CO LA BAGUETTE LIMITED LA ROSE NOIRE LTD A & W FOOD SERVICE LTD AMBROSE LO ANSBACH TRADING & INV. CO LTD ANTHONY DAY AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGIES ASIA LIMITED ART DECO PRINTING COMPANY 48 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

49 Mahjong winners (L to R) Raymond Wong (1 st runner-up), Ng Pik Yuk (2 nd runner-up), Francis Kwok (Champion), Mok Ka Sing (3 rd runner-up) Running winners Men Team (L to R) Calvin Lee (2 nd runner-up), Alex Akokandich (1 st runner-up) Running winners Ladies Team (L to R) Serene Ip (2 nd runner-up), Dorothy Wong (1 st runner-up), Leung Wai Sum (Champion) Badminton winners Men Team (L to R) Sam Kwok (1 st runner-up), Toby Cheng (Champion), Frankie Fok (2 nd runner-up) Club Lines Badminton winners Ladies Team (L to R) Lizzy Tung (2 nd runner-up), Angela Lam (Champion), Eva Ng (1 st runner-up) Dart winners (L to R) Chris Lee (2 nd runner-up), Ben Liu (Champion), Danson Yeung (1 st runner-up) Commodore Award to Dilys Wong Best Photo Award to Lizzy Tung Best Performance on Stage Award to Chan Mei Mei Grand Prize Winner to Leung Kin Foon Best Singer Award to Lorence Leung Table Prize Winners Celebration to the birthday boys and girl on the day (L to R) Koko Mueller, Wong Siu Pang and Wong Chiu Hung Singing Performers LEUNG YICK CO LTD LINEA GASTRONOMICA ASIA-PACIFIC LTD LOONG SANG COMPANY LIMITED LOWELL CHANG LUCULLUS FOOD & WINES CO LTD MAN CO MANSION ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING CO LTD MARK WHITEHEAD MOET HENNESSY DIAGEO HK LTD (RICHE MONDE LTD) MUSTANG MARINE CO. NATHAN FINE WINES LIMITED NEW CHINA LAUNDRY LIMITED NEWTON MARINE PRODUCTS CO. LTD NORTHEAST WINES & SPIRITS LTD OCEAN GIANT LTD OCEAN PRIME CO LTD ON BOARD APPAREL LIMITED PING SHAN FOODS CO LTD PONTI TRADING LTD PROMINENT ENVIRONMENTAL LTD ROYAL ORCHID WINE (HONG KONG) CO. LTD SAN MIGUEL BREWERY HONG KONG LTD SENLY INTERNATIONAL (HONG KONG) LTD SHINE WORLDWIDE LTD SIMON SOO SINO SHINE ENGINEERING CO LTD SODEXO (HONG KONG) LIMITED SONIC MARINE ENGINEERING LTD SONIK INTERIOR CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD STORM FORCE MARINE LTD SUN WAH MARINE PRODUCTS (HK) CO LTD SWIRE COCA-COLA HK LTD SYNTHETIC (CONTRACTING SPECIALISTS) ENGINEERING LTD TEXAS FOOD SUPPLIES LTD THE HONG KONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY LTD THE PACIFIC CIGAR CO LTD TOPSY TRADING CO LTD TOWN HOUSE (GIDUMAL & SONS LTD) TRIOFOOD LTD TUNG SHING OIL DEALER CO LTD WAYLUNG WASTE SERVICES LTD YES & CO JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY! 49

50 CLASS SECRETARIES Club Lines Sailing Secretary TBC Big Boat TBC Dinghies Dominick Hardoon Dragon Phyllis Chang Etchells Scotia Ryer Flying Fifteen Carlyon Knight-Evans Impala Patrick Kwan J/80 Georgiann Reigle Match Racing Seah Chin Yew Pandora Joseph Wong Ruffian Guy Russell Sportsboats Dion Houghton Youth Sailing Class Alex Lewellyn SPORTS CONVENORS Bowling Convenor Simon Boyde Golf Convenor David Leung Snooker Convenor Don Day Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee CLUB CONTACTS General Manager Mark Bovaird Executive Secretary Polly Lee Club Operations Manager Jacco Klip Financial Controller Tim Gallagher Membership Manager Tracy Leung PR & Communications Manager Koko Mueller Member Events & Communications Manager Jody Hui Corporate and International Partnerships Manager Antony Phillips Marine Manager Alan Reid Boatyard Manager Simon Pickering Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus Sail Training Administrator Gloria Yeung Assistant Sailing Manager Iris Yang Assistant Manager Sailing and Promotion TBC Assistant Manager Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold Assistant Manager Race Management Brenda Davies Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Nick Crabb Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan Food & Beverage Manager Shirley Tam Technical & Projects Manager Carton Lam Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung Ship Shop Manager David Ho Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho House Manager Lorence Leung ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR Kellett Island Tel: Fax: Middle Island Tel: Shelter Cove Tel: Membership Movement ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Robert A Child Miss Rebecca M Dempster Ms Crystal P Y Lau Dr Anne M C Lo Ms Tina T F Lo Mr J Christoph Michalski Mr & Mrs Raymund C H Lui Mr & Mrs Richard F Lyons JUNIOR MEMBERS Mr Lawrence B Catalan Miss Li Boyang Mr Wong Ching Nam FULL MEMBERS Mr Paul N Rechten Mr Kenneth A Ting Mr Steven N Trebitsch SHORT TERM MEMBERS Dr Timothy R Lucas Mr & Mrs Joakim J Gip CADET MEMBERS SPONSORED BY A MEMBER Master Aryaman Jain Miss Karen W F Chau Miss Vanessa L P Dubreuil Miss Rose A Duckworth Master Loic Evanno Master Stephan C B Hall Miss Sarah E Page CADET MEMBERS Luke F Bailey-Waltz Miles J Bailey-Waltz Jessica H Barbour Leo Gip Arabella F R Green Jane M Szeto Michelle W Y Tam CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS Mr & Mrs Roger J Barbour JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Managing Director Mr & Mrs Robert P G Stewart JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Managing Director ABSENT MEMBERS Miss Catherine S Y Fung Mr Daniel Hanemann Mr Lee Shing Hei Mr Ryan C H Leung Mr Henry J R Polkinghorne Mr Michael Scantlebury Ms Katherine M Scott Ms Susan J Simpson Mr & Mrs Louis Brink Mr & Mrs Andrzej J J Cierpicki Mr & Mrs Robert J Ikin Mr & Mrs Kwok Leung June 2016 Mrs Katherine Perkins & Mr Bruce Perkins Andrew J Brink Olivia P Brink Brandon C K Szeto RESIGNATION Mr Thomas G Richardson Mr & Mrs Luke Garner Mr & Mrs Shinichi Hagiwara Mr & Mrs Gareth J Hewett Ms Valerie Toledano & Mr Yossi Cohen Mr & Mrs William H Woods Amelia M Campbell-Breeden Emily J S Chan Erica H F Chan Stefan Hess Ryan S H Kwok Edward Y H Leung Henry K C Metcalfe Pak Chung Shun Anna M Smyth Karina Tsui William Y S Wong Kagen Woods Jeffrey C Y Yeung Josephine Zschiesche Farewell Burgee Presentation Lindsay Lyons, Assistant Manager Sailing and Promotion left the Club at the end of May after nearly 15 years service. Anthony Day, Rear Commodore (Sailing) presented a gift to her at the farewell party on 24 May 2016 Membership Manager Tracy Leung exchanges burgees with Dick Duggan of the Kelowna Yacht Club Obituary Soo Hung Sham Soo Hung Sham, aged 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on 3 June He was a Gold Club member of the Institute of Charted Accountant in Scotland and was a partner of Wong Tan & Co. Subsequently, he succeeded his father s securities brokerage firm, Soo Pui Chen & Co., in He retired in Hung Sham was the dear and devoted husband of Nancy. Beloved father of Simon and his wife Wing Fung, Vicky and her husband Bing Eric Wang. Loving grandfather of five grandsons: Ian, Nathan, Brian, Matthew and David. Dearest brother of Hung Nin, Hung Kwong, Beatrice Wong, Catherine Yip, Betty Chow and late Hung Tat. A church funeral service was held at Kowloon International Baptist Church on Saturday, 11 June 2016 at 1400hrs, followed by a reception at Kowloon Tong Club. The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donation to Kowloon International Baptist Church. 50 JUL/AUG 2016 AHOY!

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