Ahoy! February 2023

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Kung Hei Fat Choi, Happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit!

It really was fantastic to see so many members at Kellett Island on New Year's Eve and no doubt more members came down after Government's announcement only a few days before that they were dropping most of the anti-epidemic measures, including the lifting the cap on group gatherings and the number of people that could attend an event. We are at long last out of the arduous three years of restrictions and 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit is looking very positive.

I again wish to give my thanks to all of you for your incredible patience over the past three years of restrictions and to the staff for having to stay on top of and implement all of the ever-changing restrictions.

With the removal of all of the mandatory PCR tests for incoming travelers, travel to Hong Kong is that much more appealing and we look forward to seeing more of our absent members return for a visit and also to extend a warm welcome to international competitors at our races and regattas. We have had a few international competitors in the past few months but now we expect an exponential increase which is marvelous.

Speaking of which, the Sun Hung Kai & Co., Hong Kong Race Week and the 2023 29er Asian Championship are taking place from 14 to 19 February at Middle Island and we're absolutely thrilled that we have competitors coming over from the Mainland of China, Macau, Taiwan and Greece! At the time of writing in early January, the Sailing Office is expecting to receive entries from Thailand, Australia, Japan and India.

We are also at long last be able to celebrate after races and regattas with a prizegiving!

Not only are we seeing a return of international competitors to our events, but we are also finally going offshore again! The Rolex China Sea Race is making its long-awaited return on Wednesday 5 April and 2023 is the 61st Anniversary of the first Race. More on the Rolex China Sea Race in next month's issue.

There is more exciting news in terms of the Club’s fleet of dragon boats; last month we took delivery of four new dragon boats. These 10-man boats will be based at Kellett Island giving us more opportunities for midweek training, corporate team building events and helping with logistics for our big events like the Kellett Island Cup. This now brings the Club’s total fleet of dragon boats to 14.

In last month's message I mentioned that we will be having a General Committee Town Hall on the 8th of this month. By now more information on this has been sent out via email and I look forward to seeing you there.

Commodore Lucy Sutro

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Kung Hei Fat Choi, Happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit! We are looking firmly towards a more positive and normal future now that most of the anti-epidemic measures are behind us. Let’s hope that mask wearing, particularly in outdoor settings, will soon be a thing of the past too. With less restrictions, we all hope to see much more of you both on the water enjoying yourselves and of course gathering back at the Club – especially now that prizegivings after races and regattas are back in full swing!

On the social side, we start the month with the Vanguardist Wine Dinner on Thursday 9 February and thanks to easier international travel, we welcome Michael Corbett, Vanguard’s Chief Winemaker to tell you the story of how Vanguard was born of humble beginnings when launched in South Australia in 2014 and to share wines with you which are already establishing a fabulous reputation.

The special celebration this month is of course Valentine’s Day and we have a slew of events to help you celebrate with your loved ones. On Saturday 11 February we bring you a Valentine's Jazz Night on the Main Lawn, then on Sunday 12 February its Valentine's Movie Night with Pretty Woman which is followed on Monday 13 February by another one of our Paint and Wine sessions which have been gaining in popularity and, for the big day itself, Tuesday 14 February we have a Make Your Valentine a Cocktail event on the Main Lawn as well as a very special Valentine's Day Dinner in the Compass Room. There are a lot of ways to spoil your partner and you could even go all out and attend all of them! Details on page 41.

For the younger members we have two events on Saturday 18 February, the first is a Kids Bubble Pop Art session on the Annex Rooftop and that evening we'll be showing a classic Kids Movie – The Lady and the Tramp.

We have a Delos Movie Showing plus Q&A on the Main Lawn on Friday 17 February. Sailing SV Delos is a YouTube channel that chronicles the travels and adventures of a family of video bloggers aboard a 53-foot long Amel Super Maramu sailing vessel, Delos . A remote Q&A session is being arranged with them in advance so please take the opportunity now to submit any questions when you register. See page 40.

We’re thrilled to be having our first ever Silent Disco on the Rooftop on Friday 24 February. Dance the night away with the beautiful Hong Kong Skyline as your backdrop. Just grab a set of headphones and you’re all set. Three hours free flow is included. Come in your best party outfits and dance all night long!

Launching this month is an Oyster Programme. Join us for a talk on the importance of Oyster Reefs and their invaluable contribution to biodiversity, followed by a workshop on fabricating oyster shell strings which you will then be able to deploy at the pontoon to help the biodiversity of the Causeway Bay Typhoon shelter.

There certainly is a lot going on which I hope you will enjoy in the next few weeks.

In closing, and on behalf of all of the Club’s staff, I would just like to say a huge thank you to all members who contributed to the CNY Gratuity fund which was distributed equally to all staff in time for the CNY holiday. Your generosity and support is always hugely appreciated.

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

General Manager Mark Bovaird

在此，我再次感謝大家過去三年的忍耐，以及職員在防疫政策多變的環境下張馳有道地工作。 隨着政府免除一系列的入境檢疫措施，到訪香港將會變得更容易；希望自己此舉可以迎來更多Absent Member回港。過去數月，我們見到少數海外參賽者參與本會的賽事，相信現在我們更可以見到更多海外參 賽者呢！ 說起海外參賽者，新鴻基公司香港帆船週及29er亞洲帆船錦標賽將於2月14至19日假中途島舉行。我們很高

總經理的話 恭喜發財！兔年到了，祝大家新年快樂！隨着大部份防疫檢疫措施放寬，相信大家都已經見到曙光。希望口罩 令，尤其是戶外的時候，在不久的將來亦可以取消。此舉亦希望可以見到大家完全投入水上活動，或到訪本會 重投社交活動的懷抱維修，尤其是賽事後可復辦頒獎典禮呢！ 在社交活動方面，2月9日（星期四）將舉行「Vanguardist葡萄酒晚宴」。由於入境條例得以放寬，Vanguard 總釀酒師將親臨本會，向大家現身說法，解紹Vanguard在南澳2014年的足印。他更會與大家分享享負盛名 的美酒。

本月的重點活動當然是情人節呢！我們為大家預備了多個活動，讓你與你的摯愛一同慶祝。2月11日（星期六） 我們為大家在Main Lawn帶來「Valentine’s Jazz Night」。翌日，2月12日是「Valentine’s Movie Night」。 我們將上演電影「風月俏佳人」。2月13日（星期一）將舉辦其中一場「Paint and Wine」活動，活動由舉辦至 今越來越聲名大噪。2月14日（星期二）我們將在Main Lawn 舉行「Make Your Valentine a Cocktail」活動 以及在Compass Room設有特別的情人節晚宴。要把你的摯愛寵上天總有很多方法，不妨參加所有活動呢！ 活動詳細資料，可見於第41頁。 青年會員亦有兩個活動可以參與。2月18日（星期六）在Annex

One Global Lipton Trophy

he regular pursuit Race Officer team of Gareth and Di Williams opted for a Hung Hom start and elected to set the fleet to sail 2.5 loops between Hung Hom and Tai Koo Shing. Pursuit races work on each boat or class of boats being given a different start time based on their handicap, which in a perfect race would result in all boats finishing at around the same target time of 1630hrs.

Luckily the rain stopped before racing got underway. The Pandoras were the first to start at 1400hrs and the last boat to start was TP52 Phoenix at 1514hrs. A total of 62 boats started the race at staggered start times set according to their RHKATI ratings.

One Global Lipton Trophy

WORDS: VIVIAN NGAN IMAGES: GUY NOWELL | VIVIAN NGAN

The second constituent event of the Top Dog Trophy Series 2022-2023, the One Global Lipton Trophy, took place on Saturday 26 November 2022 with an average of 5kts of easterly wind being bestowed upon Victoria Harbour.

Feature | One Global Lipton Trophy

One Global Lipton Trophy

As the day progressed, the wind built up to an occasional 9kts with blue sky briefly showing up at the end of the day. RO Gareth Williams shortened the course at Tai Koo Shing; exceptionally close to the target finish time of 16h30m00s, only 52 seconds in it.

Congratulations to Pandora Windfall who held off the faster classes until the final gun, crossing the finishing line at 16h30m52s with their sailors jumping up and down with joy. Impala 1 crossed in 2nd place just 37 seconds behind and Impala Gnu took 3 rd place. It was

a great day for the Pandora and Impala fleets with boats from these two classes taking up the top ten places of the day.

The One Global Lipton Trophy was the second of four events that make up the Top Dog Trophy Series 2022-2023. The first event was Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race held on 20 November and the next two pursuit races will be the One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase (7 January 2023) and the One Global Tomes Cup (29 April 2023).

We would like to extend a huge thank you to long-time Title

One Global for their

continue to be valued sponsors of our event and we look forward to the rest of the swweries

them

The club would also like to thank the fabulous volunteers who ran racing on the day, Race Officer Gareth

their capable team of assistants: Cynthia Yim, Dawn Allen, Di Williams, Jacky Lam, Jimmy Pon, Lindsay Lyons, Ronald

the safety team of Brett Rohsheim and Niclas Rydin.

Sponsor

continued support of the Lipton Trophy. They, along with partner Peroni,

with

on board.

Williams and ARO Sean Taylor and Victor Tsien and

Lau, Victor Yung, Victoria Elegant and

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Swiss Re YMC Alma Mater

WORDS: VIVIAN NGAN | IMAGES: PANDA MAN (TAKUMI PHOTOGRAPHY) | 小四哥

The second edition of the Swiss Re YMC Alma Mater Race, organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Young Members Committee, took place on 18 December in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, with a record breaking 62 entries.

The Alma Mater Race is a race for fun much like the Club’s Nations’ Cup, however instead of going out in teams representing a country or nation, on this occasion teams are formed based on their affiliated schools – be it a local university, international school, secondary school or vocational institution etc., as long as at least half the sailors have the same affiliation. Many sailors turned up fully decked out in team uniforms, waving college flags ready to do battle on the water to claim victory.

espite the extremely chilly weather (with the HKO reporting it was the coldest day of the year to date) and a strong monsoon signal in force, 55 of the 62 boats still turned up to the start line. Nine boats represented Hong Kong University with teams representing the Faculties of Architecture, Medicine and Dentistry, Hornell Hall and Ricci Hall.

HKU Dentistry joined their first Alma Mater Race. Skipper Alfred Lau said “We are a bunch of Hong Kong dentists. Originally, we have friends and partners sailing to start with, afterwards most of us start to learn and enjoy sailing. We have set up a dentist sailing club and we organise sailing events and gatherings. We have entered as a group of local dentists to

promote this sport to our fellow dentists and to promote dentistry to the public, while enjoying the fun race.”

A group of Riccians joined their second Alma Mater Race and this time as they had more crew they sailed on a Big Boat rather than a Dragon. Skipper Charles Law said it was his friends from Ricci Hall who are enthusiastic

Race 2022

sailors they had invited him to sail in January 2019 and he started to love sailing too! “We treasure the spirit of Ricci Hall. That’s why my sailing boat is named ‘Riccian ’”. said Charles.

The second largest participating academic association was Wan Yan College with seven entries, Team Wah Yan consisted of over thirty alumni sailors from both Wah Yan colleges (Hong Kong and Kowloon), Pun U Association Wah Yan Primary School and a retired teacher. The team included AmaZe and DEA II as well as Modesty Blaise which is a Cheoy Lee Pedrick 36, a real classic boat owned by a retired teacher, plus a few class boats. Their objective was to gather alumni and support students who have an interest in sailing.

The Alma Mater Race has become a driving force to encourage the younger generation to start sailing. Current students from the two colleges joined their alumni sailors in the race and Team Wah Yan also

Feature | Swiss Re YMC Alma Mater Race 2022

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Alma Mater Race 2022

established a Wah Yan Sailor Scholarship –pledging to sponsor five students from each of the Wah Yan Colleges to attend Level 1 and 2 Basic Sailing Skills training every year for at least three years. Team Wah Yan said “it’s a small give-back to our alma mater and a token to support students who have an interest in sailing and aspire to improve their physique and collaborations with each other.”

This event also attracted some alumni from academic institutions further afield including Yokohama National University, University of Newcastle, University of Exeter, McGill University, Simon Fraser University, Glion Institute of Higher Education Switzerland, University of Tokyo and University of Cambridge.

Competitors set out under a stunning blue sky and a northerly breeze of 8 to 10kts within the harbour area. The boats were given staggered starts at 15-minute intervals with the HKPN divisions starting first and the fastest IRC boats starting last. Race Officers Mark Dowding and Ian Fleming elected to choose a course that took the fleet from a Club start line, through Lei Yue Mun Gap and round Junk Bay Mark. Once the fleet exited the gap, there were greeted with 18kts of breeze near Junk bay – thus truly experiencing the strength of monsoon. After passing marks in the Harbour, the boats sailed back to a Club finish line.

The Race Officers said “We were glad to see that the concerns about the forecasted conditions earlier in the week did not deter the

many crews that took part. They were rewarded with the best weather that we could have hoped for and they obviously enjoyed the event.”

Under RHKATI, VX One, Probably the Best University (University of Exeter) helmed by Dion Houghton took the win for the second year, followed by Full Power (University of Manchester) skippered by Sam Chan and then HKSYU Sociology’s Windfall skippered by Tom Ho. In the HKPN division, Lam Chak Sum’s Voyages 58 , representing Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, took the win with another DC 29 Voyages 55 from Hong Kong Sea School (Skippered by Mason Lai) in 2nd place and The Farr Side from Glion Institute of Higher Education Switzerland (skippered by Alex Cheung) in 3rd Place.

Getting scouts prepared for a fun and exciting journey on the water

“I want to set sail to the sea on this boat!” exclaimed Kaden as he finished his visit to the 57-foot ketch Manggongzhu.

Kaden was one of the scout members of the 4th Hong Kong Sea Scout Group (4thHKSSG) who visited Manggongzhu moored at Kellett Island on a lovely day in November blessed with glorious sunshine with quite a bit of heat.

This was the first time the Group held a meeting on board other than in a building since it was revived in September 2022. As the ship’s bell rang, solemnity grew – it was time for the Scout Gathering and flag hoisting ceremony. The scouts moved to the bow of the boat forming a line running from the port to starboard with the leaders in the middle, while Caise and Kaden stayed at the stern and beside the mast respectively getting ready to fly flags. Soon the Hong Kong SAR flag and two scout flags could be seen flying on Manggongzhu, and all the scouts on board saluted the flags.

The programme started with the leaders giving a short briefing, followed by a below-deck tour guided by Andy Lee, the skipper of Manggongzhu

and Chairman of the Hong Kong Yacht & Start-Up Association.

Afterwards, the young scouts had a steering and navigation skill briefing and practice in which they learned how to work on compass bearings and had their hands on the wheel to get a taste of boat steering. Then, under the guidance of another pair of leaders, the scouts practised genoa sail furling and trimming training using a winch.

When all the talking and practices were done, the flags were lowered signifying the end of the visit and scout meeting for the day. There were smiling faces all over the deck as cool refreshments were brought out. It was a successful event. At least a few of the scouts got excited at the prospect of having an opportunity to set sail on this 57-footer in the near future. But surely, technical training will need to come first.

More programmes are being lined up for 4thHKSSG: a visit to the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, standard boat training, canoeing fun day, rowing activities, and much more. The 4thHKSSG will never run out of activities!

scouts prepared for a fun and exciting journey on the water

WORDS AND IMAGES: VIRGINIA CHI OF 4 TH HONG KONG SEA SCOUT GROUP COUNCIL

The 4th HKSSG recruits scout members all year round. The children of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Members and their friends aged between 11 to 16 are welcome to join. To join or contact 4thHKSSG, scan the QR Code or write to 4thHKSSG@gmail.com.

Sailing

Hong Kong J/80 Class Championships

WORDS: ROB PARTRIDGE | IMAGES: PANDA MAN (TAKUMI IMAGES)

The 2022/23 Hong Kong J/80 Class Championships took place over the weekend of 10 and 11 December at Middle Island. For this edition of the Championships there was a strong turnout of 18 boats, including a few teams from other competitive classes such as the Etchells which were attracted by the close, competitive one-design racing.

The strong pre-event favourites were Baring Asia 2, skippered by internationally prominent Etchells sailor Mark Thornburrow. Mark and his crew won the previous two Hong Kong J/80 Championships by a wide margin. Also migrating from the Etchells for

this championship was Frank van Kempen (sailing Jahoo! ), who placed 2nd at the J/80 championships two years prior.

The first day of racing brought perfect sailing conditions – initially a slightly chilly December 12 to 14kts – but easing off to a shiftier 6 to 12kts as the bright sunshine warmed the day.

It was Jahoo! which got off to a flying start in the first race, with Frank (who is aptly nicknamed ‘king of the pin’) starting toward the port end of the line before tacking out to the right side to take advantage of the shifty conditions, setting a dominant lead by the windward mark.

At the end of Day 1, with four races complete it was Baring Asia 2 sitting atop the leader board, scoring a very consistent 3, 3, 2, 1. Hot on their heels and leading the representation of regular J/80 teams was Adam Glendinnings Alchemist, with an 8 th from the first race after being called early over the start line, followed by a 1, 1, 2.

Day 2 brought about similar racing conditions, though the wind started at 8-10kts and built progressively toward around 14-16kts by the 3rd and 4th races. Again, it was Jahoo! Laying down the gauntlet in the first race of the day (Race 5), except on Day 2 Frank’s team

managed to carry momentum into races 6 and 7, taking one more bullet and very nearly a third win of the day but for being overtaken by Baring Asia 2 just before the finish of Race 7.

Heading into the final race of the championships, after lots of mixed results, there were 3 teams on approximately equal points, meaning the final race would be the decider; all or nothing for the teams battling it out. Mark Thornburrows Baring Asia 2 had been most consistent throughout but then two teams, Frank van Kempen’s Jahoo! and Adam Glendinnings Alchemist had each scored more 1st or 2nd places than Mark but had more mixed results.

With the breeze building to around 15kts, it was Alchemist who were able to put the pedal to the metal out of the start, pulling forward from the fleet to take a reasonable lead by the top mark. From thereon they were able

to solidify their position, opting for a loose covering of Thornburrow’s Baring Asia 2 on the 2nd upwind.

Glendinning’s Alchemist took the championships for 2022/23, with Thurnburrow’s Baring Asia 2 in 2nd and van Kempen’s Jahoo! placing 3rd overall. The 1st Corinthian (amateur) team was Andrew Moore’s Tigrina, who raced an excellent

series and slotted into 4th in the overall standings.

The post racing scene entailed sailors mingling dockside, still buzzing from the racing as they shared stories from their day. While the J/80 class enjoys close one design racing it’s also the friendly and welcoming social experience offered by the J/80 class which makes it a fantastic class to be part of.

With huge thanks to organisers, RHKYC, the J/80 Class Association of Hong Kong, all volunteers including the race management team lead by Barry Truhol.

Recollections of the RHKYC Dragon Class 1978-1982

WORDS: DUNCAN MUELLER

How this Article Came About

This entirely unexpected chain of events started last summer, when a friend visited me to sort out some issues with my desktop PC. He noticed a half model labelled “Dragon D14-Myth of Bowland-RHKYC” on my study wall. He told me that he knew someone who may be interested in this. Within a few days I’d received a very friendly email from Josephine Cheng, RHKYC Dragon Class Secretary.

She has encouraged me to share some of my memories of life in the Hong Kong Dragon fleet. At this distance in time, some of those memories are a bit hazy, not to say inaccurate, but she has given me the excuse to revisit some of my photo albums from the period and indulge in a bit of nostalgia.

Josephine has also provided me with some of the articles written on the history of the Dragon Class in Hong Kong, and I learned a lot from them. As I have very little hard data about our time in the Dragon Class, I cannot contribute to a true record of the history of the class. The best that can be done, in response to Josephine’s request, is to try and give an impression of what it was like to sail in the lower orders of the Dragon fleet over this period.

Sue and I came to live in Hong Kong –strictly for a 12 month experiment – early in 1977. After we had found somewhere to live, the next thing we did was to apply to join the Club. Our sailing started on the lowest rung of the sailing ladder, in the “L” class. By the end of that year, we were offered Paul Molyneux’s half share in D 14, Myth of Bolwland This boat was, like all the rest of the fleet at the time, wooden hulled but with aluminium spars. I do not know which set of boats D14 originated in, but from my recollection of the build, the batch built in 1948 seems most likely.

Above: A painting of the malodorous Dragon and L moorings in Oct 1980; Below: Etching commissioned by RSYS to mark the Interport 1983, sail numbers are correct and show the boats actually used for the match

The Activities

At the risk of making broad generalisations, the class appealed to two groups of people. There was a mix of long-term residents and itinerants, whose time in Hong Kong was governed by relatively shortterm employment contracts. What was on offer in Dragons was a full programme of keenly contested one design racing, with a very friendly post-race social group. The sailing programme was based on Saturday afternoon harbour racing, with three series of six races each, in a season and an “off shore” race, which took the fleet outside the harbour, about once per month. In addition, there were special events, such as the Opening and Closing Regattas and Christmas Cup, which culminated in a Sunday morning race from the Club line, round Shek O Rock, finishing at the very rural anchorage at Junk Island for a raft-up with mince pies and brandy. Probably not location you would choose to anchor now.

It is hardly necessary to list the well-known disadvantages of harbour sailing, but the advantages were also significant. The access to Kellett Island was very easy for most participants. A lot of people worked at least alternate Saturday mornings, so the dash to the “White Tower” for lunch and/or a beer really did mark the start of the weekend. After a couple of hours of intense racing round the cans and a return to the main bar, the tensions of the week became a distant memory. Dragons were big enough to (mostly) keep the crew out of the dubious harbour water and powerful enough to push through the notorious harbour chop, except in the lightest of wind. A fleet, of about a dozen starters, was big enough to provide completion for a wide range of competence, and being a one design, it was easy to monitor your own progress in acquiring the necessary skills.

The Boats

It has to be admitted that most of the boats in the fleet were past their best. Years of exposure of the wooden decks to fresh rainwater resulted in an ongoing battle with rot in the deck timbers. The wooden construction meant that there was no question of dry sailing, so the boats had to sit in the typhoon shelter, accumulating a very undesirable scum along the waterline. Given the age of the boats the investment needed to join the fleet was relatively modest, and boats changed hands easily as owners arrived and departed. By the late ‘70s the overnighting on Dragons was a thing of the past, but there were still enough attractive sheltered bays within day sailing range, so summer day cruising was very much on the agenda.

Interports

These team racing events were in their infancy at the time we were lucky enough to take part. We were fortunate to join in several visits and assist with hosting the very sociable return visits. These events certainly helped to strengthen Hong Kong ’s position with yacht clubs of the Pacific Rim. Our initial involvement was the January 1979 event in Manila. The exchange was already established by then, so I am not sure when or how the series started. The arrangement was that team races were sailed entirely with boats from the hosts’ fleet. This worked well for the Dragon sailors who had at their disposal boats very similar to their own. This was not true for the less fortunate Hong Kong team from the Flying Fifteens, who in Manilla, raced in One-Tens, a very narrow lightweight American one design keel boat, equipped with a trapeze. The hospitality was generous and the climate so much better than Hong Kong in January. Somehow we found ourselves staying in the MacArthur suite in the Manilla Hotel, which really put the icing on the proverbial cake.

Our second Interport visit was to the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron in 1983. The Squadron facilities are in a spectacular prime location just NE of the Harbour Bridge, and opposite the Opera House. The racing had been arranged on week days and the Australians found it was a rare treat to sail with few other yachts out, in complete a contrast to the hectic Saturday and Sunday racing that they were accustomed to, with fleets from dozens of different clubs criss-crossing the entire harbour. The RSYS is a very long-established club (it even gets a mention in Joshua Slocum’s account of his circumnavigation 189598), but I can well remember Pat Loseby’s face as she was told that while ladies were allowed to pass through the main bar, on no

Left: The RHKYC Dragon Team Manila Jan 1979; Right: Jan 1979 – “one tens” in Manila Bay

1980s – A few seconds after the start of a Class Championship race in Junk Bay – courtesy Jon

Sailing

account were they allowed to stop and stand on the (large) green carpet at one end.

My recollection is that when the RSYS paid a return visit to HKYC a couple of years later, the Royal Vancouver YC was invited at the same time and we had a three-way match. By that time Sue and I had moved on from Dragons to a class that made weekend cruising practicable, in addition to being raced as a one design. But we were welcomed back into the Dragon fold to help entertain the people who had been such generous hosts in Sydney. Both sets of visitors enjoyed their stay in Hong Kong so much that they were very keen to establish regular exchanges and I understand that a programme of Interport events is still flourishing.

Our subsequent reciprocal visit to Vancouver reinforced the friendships already made and underlined the enormous difference between a normal touristic visit and being in a city as guests of the most affable hosts.

The People

At the time we were involved, Pat Loseby was the thread of continuity that ran through the Dragons. Her enthusiasm, love of sailing in these beautiful boats and her preparedness to argue the best interests of the class in any Committee that dared to question the matter, must have gone a long way to keeping the fleet active through periods when Dragons were becoming a little old fashioned and there were many potentially more exciting options available.

The people with the closest eye on the long-term development of the class were probably Lowell Chang and Nick Burns. Nick was perhaps the dominant sailor at that time and the one most likely to appear at the top of the leader board. Meanwhile Lowell had not left his engineering

background behind, and he should be asked to provide the history of the development of the fibreglass Chang Dragons.

Lowell invested both time and treasure in making the progression into modern Dragon sailing possible and deserves much credit for that achievement. It is worth recording that his crew included Adrian Mnew, who happened to be the Government Naval Architect at the time, and who may well have had some technical input to the optimisation of the hull design, within the class rules.

When we joined the class, Carl Maunder had just purchased D7 from Bill Hancock, this was probably the best prepared and maintained boat in the fleet, and there was some concern that Carl would soon make the boat dominant again, and it was not long before he became a force to be reckoned with. Another very competitive crew was Chris and Jannine Rasborn, representing Sweden. Graham and Caroline Aldrich were also long-term members of the fleet, with a reputation for doing the unexpected, and sometimes getting some advantage from it. But by the early 80’s Graham had become proprietor of the Yacht Chandlery in Central and Aberdeen, so had to work most weekends, which seriously interfered with his sailing.

More, who like us had a relatively short period of involvement, were Ken and Lynne Prangnell, Joop and Joan Weddepohl, and Terry and Julie Clarke. There are certainly others who deserve a mention but I can only plead lack of records and failing memory.

Conclusion

We feel very fortunate to have been involved in the RHKYC Dragon Class, albeit for a short time. We shared very good times, on and off the water and even learned a bit about sailing. Certainly, we made some long lasting friendships and reinforced a lifelong love of the sport.

Jan 1979 – Manila Dragon fleet during the match

Jan 1979 – Manila Dragon fleet during the match

Sail Training at Middle Island: A 2023 Updated Guide to Boat Hire

The Hiring Process

Boats can be reserved from two days in advance by emailing the club’s Senior instructor, Kelvin Lau at Kelvin.lau@rhkyc.org.hk . You can also hire boats on the day by enquiring at the Middle Island Sailing Office. Boat availability is heavily dependent on Sail Training course requirements so it is definitely worth booking in advance to make sure boats are available. Usually, boat hire on weekdays (except for school holidays) is always available for all types of boats but quite limited on weekends. The club keelboats (1x J80 and 2x Beneteau 25 “Platus”) must be reserved at least 2 days prior to facilitate launching. Keelboat hires will be charged at time of booking.

Sailing

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club owns over 50 sailing dinghies kept at Middle Island. These dinghies are primarily used for Sail Training and Race coaching but are also available for hire by members. This month, we bring you the definitive guide on how to hire dinghies at Middle Island and what dinghies are available.

Approved Helms Lists

All members are entitled to hire the club boats once they are on the approved helms list for that class of boat. Each type of boat has different requirements to qualify for the approved helms list. If you do not meet the specific requirements but have similar levels of experience, you can still be added to the approved helms list. Our Sail Training team may request a quick assessment sail to ensure you are familiar with the equipment and the local area before approving you application to the approved helms list. Some members may be on Approved Helms Lists for boats no longer used by the club such as the Wayfarer, Topaz, Stratos or Wanderer dinghies. If this is the case, you can apply to be moved to the similar current boat used by the club (for example, the Laser Stratos to RS Quest list). If you have not sailed at Middle Island for a long period of time though, we may request an assessment sail to get you up to speed on the new equipment.

Boat hire form at Middle Island

When you arrive at Middle Island, check in with the Sail Training Staff at the Middle Island Sailing Office. They will let you know which boat you can use and have you fill out the hiring form. They may also let you know if there is a restriction on the sailing area. The Sail Training staff is also always happy to help you with any rigging assistance or advice on sailing areas. When boats are hired there will always be a member of staff and a RIB on standby to assist with any emergencies that may arise. Buoyancy aids are required to be always worn when sailing a club dinghy; these will be provided if you do not own one. You are more than welcome to wear your own buoyancy aid provided it is suitable for dinghy sailing; the Sail Training will advise you if it is not. Helmets are not required to be worn but are highly recommended. Mast head floats are also required on all club hired dinghies

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Hiring Times

Boats can be hired for the AM or PM time slots. The AM hire times are 0900-1230hrs on weekends and public holidays, and 1000-1330hrs on weekdays. The PM hire times are 1300-1630hrs on weekends and public holidays, and 1400-1730hrs on weekdays.

If you would like to hire a boat outside these time slots, you may do so, but priority will be given to those hiring within the designated hire time slots. Hiring outside the normal time slots will be billed at 3-hour intervals.

Days Where Boat Hire Is Not Available

There are certain dates where boat hire will not be available every year, for the rest of 2023 these are:

• 13 to 19 February (Hong Kong Race Week)

• 4 to 5 March (Inter-Schools Sailing Festival)

• 27 to 28 May (Inter Class Festival)

• 13 to 15 October (TBC, China Coast Regatta)

• 12 November (TBC, Around the Island Race)

• 25 December

• 26 December

All the above dates are available on the club’s Sailing Calendar. There may be other one-off events prohibiting boat hire. Notice will be provided on the boat hire webpage.

Boat hire will also be suspended during Red/Black Rainstorms, Typhoon signal #3 or higher, windspeeds at MI exceeding 20knts or if there is lightning in the local area (boat hire may continue with the thunderstorm warning raised, if there is no lightning within 25km of Middle Island). The on-duty manager will inform you if there is a likelihood of boat hire being suspended.

TYPE

Optimist 1 2 $220

Pico / Fusion 1 2 $220

Laser 1 1 $220

RS Feva 2 (both qualified) 2 $220

RS Quest 2 (at least 1 qualified) 4 $380

RS Quest Advanced 2 (both qualified) 2 $380

Laser Vago 2 (both qualified) 2 $380

Beneteau ’25 (Platu) 3 (at least 1 qualified) 6 $750

J80 3 (at least 1 qualified) 6 $950

Buoyancy Aid / Trap Harness (included in hire fee above). For Separate hire: $50

The Sailing Area

Club boats can sail in one of three areas (as shown in the chart). The areas available are determined by the local conditions and the Sail Training team will inform you at the time of hire what areas are available. Hired club boats are not permitted to sail beyond the sailing area as we are unable to provide rescue services beyond the sailing area should there be an issue. The only exception to this will be when a club boat is hired for club dinghy racing where the race area is beyond the sailing area. A popular destination is Round Island Beach. Club boats are not permitted to be beached here as it often results in damage to the hulls and at times can be difficult to re-launch the boats when there are waves. If you do wish to sail to Round Island, we are happy to loan you an anchor so that you can anchor close to the beach and swim in. Please also note: hire boats should not sail through the moorings at Middle Island. The channel along the guest moorings or the channel alongside Middle Island should be used when sailing to Deep Water Bay.

Boat Hire Areas:

The on-duty manager may restrict boat hire to one to the three areas shown. They will inform you of the restriction when your sign out of the boat.

No boat hire may leave Area C at any time with the exception of participating club racing with an accompanying safety boat.

The boat hire sailing areas

Middle Island Sailing Area (Excerpt from Admiralty chart 1918)

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Boat Hire Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my children or guests on club boats?

Yes, you are more than welcome to bring friends or family out with you. As long as the primary hirer is qualified to hire the boat, they are permitted to have non-qualified persons onboard. This does not apply to the high-performance or racing dinghies though, these will require all persons on board to be qualified to sail them.

I do not have HKSF dinghy sailing certificates, can I still apply to be put on the Approved Helms Lists?

Yes you can. We understand that many members will have learned to sail in a variety of places. Many will have qualifications from overseas sailing organisations or may not have any formal qualifications at all. Include any overseas qualifications when you apply for the Approved Helms List and we can help determine what HKSF qualification it would be equivalent to. If you do not have any dinghy sailing qualifications, include a brief summary of your dinghy sailing experience including roughly how long you have been sailing and what type of boats you have sailed.

Are there weather restrictions for boat hire?

All club sailing is suspended whenever there is a Typhoon 3 signal (or higher) or a Red Rainstorm Warning (or higher). Beyond that, boat hire may be suspended if the on-duty manager at Middle Island deems conditions to be unsuitable (high wind speeds or unstable sea states). If you have booked to hire a boat, we will try and contact you as soon as possible if we feel conditions are not suitable. If you are already sailing when conditions deteriorate, our safety RIB will assist in notifying you and bringing you back to Middle Island.

I am a very experienced sailor, do I still need to use a mast head float and buoyancy aid?

Yes, these are a condition of hire. When hiring dinghies for racing, we can allow you not to use a mast head float so long as there is a dedicated safety RIB accompanying the fleet. This needs to be confirmed by the on-duty manager prior to launching.

Can we hire club boats for racing?

Yes, club boats can be hired to be used for RHKYC or ABC club racing at Middle Island.

The club also owns 29er, can these be hired out?

The club racing 29ers are used exclusively by the Sharks on seasonlong loans. They are unavailable for hire. As an alternative, the RS Quest advanced and the Vago are similar high performance dinghies.

Are there any boats for hire at Shelter Cove?

No. All dinghies at Shelter Cove are privately owned. The club has looked in to keeping dinghies for hire at Shelter Cove before but it has proved not viable due to a lack of safety cover.

Does the club have any kayaks or stand up paddle boards available for hire?

Yes. These are managed by the Rowing and Paddlesports section. Please contact them for more details

Can the J80 or Beneteau 25s be sailed outside the sailing area?

The club keelboats may be sailed outside the sailing area with prior approval from the on-duty manager. The on-duty manager must be satisfied that the crew is suitably experienced, the weather does not pose a risk and that adequate communication channels are available.

Can I check what boats I am on the approved helms list for?

Yes, please email kelvin.lau@rhkyc.org.hk and we can let you know.

What is the best time of year to hire boats at Middle Island?

Boats can be hired throughout the whole year. We feel that winter time offers the most consistent breeze whilst summer is ideal for cruising with friends and family. Spring and autumn are also favorites of many as the weather is pleasant and the wind is often quite moderate.

Middle Island Masters 2022

This is the competition that rowing masters look forward to all year – the chance for our members to compete on a more level playing field. It’s a time trial format, with times adjusted for age, gender and boat class based on a mysterious algorithm that nobody understands. To add excitement this year, the organisers decided to include a 180-degree turn (always fun in boats designed to go in a straight line) and a longer 750m format. The singles were off first, with just a few seconds separating the top group. The fastest time went to Vinny Mcllduff, but as a relative youngster, the algorithm decided MJ (Michael Johnson) was really the top sculler on the day (not that he needed much help from the algorithm). Special mention also to Cally Williams as the only lady to take the singles challenge.

The doubles were next, and whilst most turned like a super tanker, Guy Parsonage and Aleksey Mironenko showed their experience at handbrake turns and were the fastest in both actual and adjusted times. Good job guys!

The quads kept the Coxes busy (steering /shouting… usually both) and included several randomly formed crews (thanks Anna Fisher) with Wan Ng showing once again his commitment to rowing by joining 3 different crews. Many fantastic performances, especially from the mixed quads, with Mark Welles /Mark Hughes /Cally Williams /Michele Lam combo coming out tops after the magical algorithm adjustment.

The boat race between Oxford & Cambridge rounded off the rowing as a side-by-side clash over a straight 400m course. As our American friends felt left out and it was agreed that they could enter a double to fight against the mighty British quads. Cambridge won the toss, and honourably selected the faster boat. Oxford remained confident with Mark Hughes powering the boat from Stroke, but the American double (Thuan Tran and Vivian Leung) were even faster off the start

and ahead until a crab sent them hurtling towards Oxford’s bow. Cox Jenny Lim calmly took evasive action lurching Oxford across the course before straightening up in Cambridge’s wake. The Americans saw their land of opportunity and went for it, the MI beach that is, challenging Cambridge all the way. Whether they actually crossed the finish line was debated, but the official result was Cambridge first, Americans second, Oxford last.

The fun over with and boats packed up (special mention to the incredible Fred Goforth), all headed for a protein feast courtesy of the fantastic MI chefs. There was definitely no award ceremony in line with Covid rules, but gold, silver and bronze medals were available for collection. Guy Parsonage, the meek and mild soul he is, was modest about the five medals jangling around his neck, and shy when called to say a few quiet words to those gathered as his last event as captain. Somehow, he found the strength to organise another boat race, no clashes and everyone a winner!

Those still sober and/or mobile headed for an after party with the Paddlers – endless fun and a day to remember.

Special thanks to Hamish King and Anna Fisher who organised the races and timekeeping, to Judy Chan and Justin Murray who bobbed around in the ribs and to Carly Chung our social queen.

WORDS: MICHAEL JOHNSON | IMAGES: JUSTIN MURRAY, CALLY WILLIAMS, LAM CHAN

Royal X Claim National Championships…again!

WORDS BY GIANNI APREA | IMAGES BY ROYAL X

My initial thought was to title this “HK Champs, Christmas came early.” However, it very quickly dawned on me that this is a terrible title for the story. It implies that the Club’s Royal X crews were somehow given a gift. Though it was noteworthy to be back at a full scale race in Shatin, we can assure everyone that no one was handing out anything there. The brightly reflective metal ornaments that a few of us were fortunate to take home that day were most definitely very earned!

December is usually the month during which our dragonboat paddlers relax, reflect and recharge for the difficult preseason training that typically begins in the first week of January. 2022 has not been a typical year in any sense. This year the HKCBA who hosted the 2022 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Championships threw us for a bit of a loop by scheduling the in early December. This race, which is normally held in September or October, is the territory’s defacto national championship every year as well as a qualifier for various international competitions. Given that covid has prevented this race from happening for awhile, we were all very happy to have the opportunity to compete despite the minor inconvenience of having to postpone some year end holiday celebrations.

The weather on the day was fantastic. It was slightly overcast to start the day with very mild temperatures and little to no wind. It only got better as the day progresses turning into full sun shine by the time the final races of the day took place.

The weather conditions were oddly aligned with the performances of the Club’s crews that day. The open got us started with a bit of a shaky run. Many of the men in the crew had not had the opportunity to race in Shatin given the long break between competitions there. This mean that many of them needed time to get familiar with the boats and water conditions. It was unfortunate that there simply wasn’t enough time for the boys to get sorted. They battled through the opening heat finishing a disappointing 4 and having to go to the repechage. The second race was significantly better with the crew coming in a respectable second. However, it wasn’t enough to make the final and the day sadly ended there. This was a valuable learning experience for the paddlers in the crew and something that will definitely fuel off season preparations. We are all looking forward to seeing how they respond in the next edition of the HK Champs.

Our mixed crew also claimed an overall championship for the Club, albeit in a different path. The mixed category was typical knock out format in which winners from opening heats proceed to a final and the results of the final determine the overall rankings. The Royal X mixed crew got started with a strong opening heat recording the 2nd fastest time of all mixed crews on the day. The team that achieved the fastest opening race time was, similar to the women’s competition, comprised of HK National team paddlers. This meant that we were slotted next to each other in the final race of the day. Having represented the Club in hundreds of races across dragon boat, outrigging and rowing at this stage, I am reasonably assured in saying that this was one of the finest performances of any Club crew. The start was strong and well timed with the crew growing stronger with each passing stroke. We crossed the line in

It is worth noting that many dragon boat races in Hong Kong have premier and junior race categories for men’s, women’s and mixed crews. Very few events include “senior” or what some would call “master’s” categories. The HK Championships is one of the few that offer Senior A, B and C races with competitors in these events being 40, 50, and 60 years of age respectively. We were fortunate to enter a senior A crew in the event for one of the few times in the Club’s dragon boat racing history. Similar to our men’s boat, the Senior A crew fought hard on the day and performed very well overall. It was just simply not enough for them to make the podium. The competition was fierce and they ended the day 4th overall.

The Royal X Women’s crew had a similar experience to the men. However, the end result was much different. This year the racing rules changed from previous iterations of the event. The women’s category was comprised of 2 races. The winner of the race was determined by points with the tie breaker being the total combined time of both heats. This was a small, yet notable change in rules. Our ladies got off to a slow start in the opening race and fell well behind the leader. They battled through it and as usual were near the top of the pack by the middle of the race. Roaring to the finish they came up short of a strong crew comprised of mainly Hong Kong national team paddlers finishing 2nd. This meant that we not only had to win the final to take the overall victory, but also had to beat the opening heat winner by more than a second. The women responded to the challenge with flying colors. They powered home to a win in the final heat crossing the line well ahead of the competition and claiming another HK Championship win for the Club!

what seemed like a safe margin of victory. However, we awaited the official race results to be posted just for good measure. When the race official posted the results she turned to me and said, “it was very very clear.” This was when our off season celebrations truly started!

That’s a wrap on 2022. When this article gets published we will have moved into 2023 and strated training for what we all hope is a “normal” year of training, racing, and celebrating victories. Until then, thanks to everyone who has committed to the Royal X crew this year either through training, racing, doing race management, helping with activities behind the scenes or volunteering for our various community outreach events. This group is an outstanding example of what the Club can achieve when everyone is working together. This isn’t just the national championships talking. The race victories will continue to mount, but let’s be honest, they are usually forgotten the following year. Who other than a few of us who were there remember the last one? It’s the friendships and memories from our activities that will remain in everyone’s hearts and minds. That’s the true championship! Well done all!

CONTACTS

Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk

Coastal Rowing coastalrowing@rhkyc.org.hk

Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org. hk

Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk

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Inclusive Dragon Boat Training Programme

RHKYC Continues Community Outreach and Promotion of Inclusiveness in Sports

WORDS: BONITA LEUNG, FLORENCE FONG | IMAGES: LOVE 21 FOUNDATION

or the second year in the row, RHKYC has had the privilege to partner with the Love 21 Foundation and welcome a new cohort of enthusiastic Love 21 members and their parents for a 4-week dragon boat training programme. Thanks to enthusiastic volunteers from our paddle sports section and support from the Charity Foundation, we were able to increase participation numbers and provide access to one of our core sports. Florence Fong, one of our volunteers from the RHKYC dragon boat team, has shared her account of her experience below. We look forward to exploring new ways of expanding our community outreach efforts to promote the inclusivity of sports to all in 2023 – do reach out if you are interested in being part of these efforts!

“Love 21 Foundation is a charity empowering the Down syndrome and autistic community in Hong Kong through sport, nutrition, and holistic support programmes.”

Royal X has been partnering with the Love 21 Foundation to support the sport aspect and host Dragon Boat training and race sessions. In November and December 2022, we completed a 4-Week Dragon Boat Training Course at Middle Island. This time we were joined by friends from the OC section, which was an awesome way to meet new paddling friends who were interested in working with Love 21.

The 4-week training programme took place after our Saturday morning paddling sessions. It was a great opportunity for us to volunteer our time and expertise to show the kids something we are so passionate about and so dedicated to. We had nearly 20 participants each week, teaching them the ropes of paddling and having fun doing it too.

Each volunteer would partner with a Love 21 participant and become “buddies” for the session. The trainings start-off with a fun and upbeat warm-up led by our very own, amazing host, Tina Wong. The warm-ups set the mood and uplift our spirits for the paddling to come.

She incorporated creative swimming and dance-inspired movements to get us all ready. There are some awesome videos of this, check out the Love 21 Foundation Instagram and YouTube page!

As expected, the first session started off a bit quieter as we just met and began interacting with one another. As the sessions went on, we evidently noticed the Love 21 participants opening to us, hugging us and sharing the love. By the end of every session, they would be cheering ecstatically and smiling from ear-to-ear.

We filled up 2 standard boats, and even got the parents to paddle in 1 small boat. Competition was fierce. Everyone was extremely eager to win, even when we weren’t racing and just practicing! You could hear the chanting from far and wide… “One, UP. Two, DOWN. One, UP. Two, DOWN. One, UP. Two, DOWN.” The persistence, hard work, grit, sweat and tears – you name it, we had it all. One of the constant jokes we shared was that the loser doesn’t get any food for dinner! Winner gets a tasty meal!

On the very last day, we hosted a dragon boat race for us to finally compete and put what we learned to the test. We decorated the boats with the full suit – dragon boat heads & tails, the drums, and the drummer's seat. At the end of the races, we hosted a Graduation for the participants with food and drinks. Each Love 21 paddler received a Graduation package including a Graduation Certificate, an RHKYC dragon boat training cap, a hand-written Christmas card, and a Christmas stocking with stocking stuffers and sweets from us.

Lots of photos and selfies were taken as a memoir of such a loving and fruitful time.

It was a bittersweet moment, to think four weeks has passed so quickly, with numerous relationships built with so much love and appreciation. As I was speaking to one of the parents, she was trying her best not to cry as she thanked me and the volunteers for everything that we’ve done in the last few weeks. She expressed how big of an impact this fantastic experience has been, and not only for the children, but also the parents. These events make it easier and effortless for the parents and children in their everyday lives. It was bittersweet to say goodbye, but it just makes it so much more exciting for the next time we all meet again!

The Love 21 Dragon Boat Training Course was not only full of fun, energy, and excitement, but also warmth, passion and appreciation. It is a great reminder that there is so much love to give and to receive in this world. To our next RHKYC x Love 21 Foundation event, I can’t wait!

CONTACTS

Rowing Manager rowingmanager@rhkyc.org.hk

Coastal Rowing coastalrowing@rhkyc.org.hk

Shatin Men’s Racing shatinrowingmen@rhkyc.org. hk

Shatin Women’s Racing shatinrowingladies@rhkyc.org.hk

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Singapore Ocean Cup 2022

WORDS: STEVE TAYLOR | IMAGES: XAVIER KEUTCH PHOTOGRAPHY AND STEVE TAYLOR

At the first opportunity for quarantine free travel, the paddle sports section was extremely excited to attend the Singapore Ocean Cup, which resumed after a two-year break. 20 members travelled down to Sentosa Island and joined crews from Hawaii, Australia, Taiwan and the Philippines in what turned out to be their largest event ever with over 500 paddlers competing. Run in a regatta format over two days, meant for lots of exciting races as individual and crews battled it out through heats and finals on the Singapore straights, a complicated body of water with strong tidal flows and lots of challenging currents.

Two of our members almost didn’t make it after remarking at Singapore airports efficiency over

After a quiet night of recovery and navigating the party survivors from Zouk Out an all-night dance festival next to the race venue, Sunday brought another round of exciting races with the women’s OC6 passing comfortably through the heats. This author participated in the men’s OC1 long course, taking 7th place splitting the Hawaiians but a long way behind paddling legends Tupuria King, Jim Foti, his brother and 3 kids!

Now for the premier race, the women’s OC6 long course final. Nerves were kicking in and adrenaline pumping as they lined up on the most competitive start line this season, with the Hawaiians as favorites, SPC women captained by ex-member Sarah Burke and our friend Emies from the VRC and HKOCC plus 3 other crews from around the world. After a frantic start, navigating the islands, currents and boat wake the cry went out “this is our kind of water ladies”, prompting a big push for the finish and glory! A gold medal well won against tough competition, covering the 16km course in 1h 27m 18s.

A big thank you to Race Director RHKYC alumni Jeremy Young and Singapore Paddle Club for their hospitality and organizing an amazing weekend bringing together the global paddling ‘Ohana’. A great opportunity for some hard racing, catch up with old friends and make new ones.

dinner, then remembering they had forgot to collect their paddles from the baggage carousel!

First to collect a medal was Clarissa Becker comfortably taking gold in the women’s OC1 short course. Next up was the OC6 mixed crew, collecting a silver medal in an incident packed race where Duncan ‘the hulk’ Smith, snapped his paddle in the opening couple of kilometers and this author lost his favorite sunglasses to the depths, retrieving the spare! Closely following was the women’s OC1 long course where some of our paddlers jumped from one race to the next. Displaying the strength of the women’s OC section Christina Park took gold in 1hour 13mins and 51secs, closely followed by women’s Captain Martina

Redaelli in bronze. Honorable mentions go to absent member Erin Juhl in 4th with Amy De Vera and Jill Carroll both placing well. Was this setting things up for the blue-ribbon event the women’s OC6 long course? Another honorable mention to Stuart Carroll helming the HK United crew to 4th place in the OC6 men’s Plate Final.

Marine Department Pleasure Vessel Operators Certificate

A PVOC, or what used to be known as a PVOL, with the L standing for Licence, or even further back in time a Masters and Engineers License or a Certificate of Competency, is something all members should have if they wish to operate a boat registered as a pleasure vessel.

Originally the Certificate was a small grey or blue passport sized book but these gave way to laminated pieces of paper twice the size of a credit card to the credit card size we have now.

The original certificate was a Local Certificate of Competency as Master of a vessel of 15 tons and under, endorsed with “valid for privately owned pleasure craft only”. This was changed to Masters I or II with Engineers I, II or III. This of course was back in the good old days, before metrification, when we used old money, feet and horse power. Although they are not common these days the old teak and yacal wooden junks, with reconditioned Gardner bus engines as propulsion units, were 45 feet in length and the Gardner was 135 horse power. So that was the limit that was set for a Masters II and an Engineers II. For anything larger that that a Masters I and an Engineers I was required. Engineers III was for an outboard engine of any size. These days the engineers certificate covers all three classes of engines. With metrification came the increase from 45 feet to 15 metres for a PLOC II.

Exams were originally oral where you sat in front of and examiner who asked you questions trying to ascertain what you didn’t know rather than what you did know. This gave way to the modern era of multiplechoice questions where you have to tick one out of four answers. One of the answers was nothing to do with the question, one was wrong and of the other two one was more correct that the other. Some were a tad ambiguous, and this led to various companies opening up to teach students how to pass the exam by giving then the correct answers to the questions asked. The Hong Kong PVOC is not recognised anywhere else in the world and this could be because you can pass the exam and have never ever set foot on a pleasure boat ! However, having passed the exam you are entitled to jump on, say, a 20-foot-long speed boat, with a 300 horse power outboard engine, and tear off down the water at 40 knots.

A PVOC entitles the holder to operate a Pleasure Vessel only. A locally licensed commercial vessel requires a local certificate of competency as Coxswain or Engineer, Grade 1,2 or 3. The recent changes is the allow holders of commercial to operate pleasure vessels as well.

The HK SAR MarDep made some changes to the local certificates, both Coxswains, Engineers and PVOC. The master and engineer certificates have been combined into a single certificate. Where previously most members had a Local Certificate of Competency as Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II or, for the members who received their certificate when Adam was a lad, a Local Certificate of Competency as Master of a vessel of 15 tons and under, endorsed with “valid for privately owned pleasure craft only”, and a Pleasure Vessel Engineer Certificate of Competency, the new Certificates are a single Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 2 Certificate.

Members should note that their PVOC is only valid until the day before they reach the age of 65. The PVOC will be renewed for a period of three years only, but please see the side box. One more three-year renewal is allowed but after that, when the certificate holder reaches 71 years old, the certificate is only renewed for a period of one year. Members should further note the following caveats for renewal.

Extension of certificates

1 In this section, “certificate” means any local certificate of competency.

2 The holder of a certificate may apply for extension of the certificate.

3 The application shall be made

a if the holder has not attained the age of 71, within six months before the expiry of the certificate; or b if the holder is aged 71 or above, within three months before the expiry of the certificate.

4 If the Director is satisfied that the applicant is fit to hold the certificate for the extended term referred to in subsection 5 , the Director shall approve the application.

5 If the Director approves the application, the certificate shall be extended for –

a if the application is one to which subsection 3 a relates, 3 years; or b if the application is one to which subsection 3 b relates, 1 year.

6 Holder of an expired certificate may, subject to meeting the following conditions or criteria, apply for issuance of a certificate with the same grade as that of the expired certificate without undergoing the examination

a i the certificate held has expired for less than 12 months; or ii if the certificate has expired for a period of 12 months or more but less than 36 months, a maritime refresher course recognised by the Director must be completed; and

b if the certificate applied is of coxswain grade or pleasure vessel operator grade, the applicant must provide an eyesight test certificate to prove that he has met the eyesight standards set out in the relevant examination rules.

So the message here is that members should renew their PVOL before it expires. You may even get a reminder letter if MarDep has your correct address.

However members renewing their license when they get to 65 and above will be pleased to know that MarDep does not charge senior citizens for the renewal.

Happy renewal.

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$1,060

Antal Barber Block BB6014

The new Antal Barber Block is a snatch block with a ring head, it provides an immediate entry of the sheet (the cheekplate revolves around the sheave axle allowing the block to open) and an easy 2:1 control (a line through the ring allows the control of the block height). A safety ball prevents the revolving from accidental opening and an adjustable screw can set the ball in fully locked position. A small becket to attach a line for hanging the block is present. Rubber covers to protect the deck from bumps. Aluminium sheave with composite fibre bushing and two side ball bearings.

$1,980

Magic Marine Optimist Bow Bumper

Protection for bow on training boats, Heavy duty 600D dual coated polyester canvas, 5mm HPR foam padding.

$240

Garmin GPSMAP 276cx Handheld Chartplotter (Device Only)

If you’re a jack-of-all-trades, you need a GPS navigator that’s as versatile as you are. Take a look at the GPSMAP 276Cx. With a large 5-inch display, versatile cartography, connected features and flexible power options, it has the capability to function the best way for you. Almost anywhere you want to go, GPSMAP 276Cx has a compatible map to take you there. It also supports a variety of other mapping options such as Garmin TOPO maps, Garmin HuntView™ maps, BlueChart g3 marine charts, turn-by-turn directions on City Navigator® NT, Garmin Custom Maps, raster maps and vector maps.

ACR GlobalFIX V4 II 406MHz GPS EPIRB

The GlobalFix V4 II 2830 from ACR is an Category I Hydrostatic Release Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) that alerts Search and Rescue of your exact position if an emergency were to arise. Head offshore with confidence knowing the Internal 66 Channel GPS Receiver will quickly and accurately transit your position. New Features include A Protective Cover preventing false activation and a user-replaceable battery with up to a 10 year interval.

Kellett Golf Society Christmas Texas Scramble and Dinner

WORDS: PATRICK SHERRIFF | IMAGES: DAVID LEE

This was our last game of the season on 6 December and an opportunity to celebrate a great year of golf. It was also my last game as Convenor. Although I was unable to play (due to injury again!) I helped Chris Li with the organisation. Along with several other generous KGS members, I donated to the prizes which were presented at the end of the evening.

Four flights played on the South Course at Kau Sai Chau and two flights played the North course in the Texas scramble format. The team handicaps took into consideration slope ratings for the South and North course and playing from the Gentleman's and Ladies tees.

What a great day it was too. The weather improved during the course of play and all players seemed to have had a really good day of golf. This was particularly evident when we all gathered at the Shelter Cove Clubhouse for our Christmas celebrations, meal and presentations.

So, after 10 or so years as Captain and latterly as Convenor, it was time for me to hand over the reins to Chris Li. Rene Theil now steps into

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the hot seat as captain of the KGS! Congratulations to them both. The KGS is now the largest non-core sports society of the RHKYC with a membership in the region of 75.

team tee

Hopefully the last photograph of the KGS with masks on!

Out with the old and in with the new Winners

The new Convenor and Captain

Other Sports

I would like to thank all the RHKYC staff, associated with the KGS administration, for their help over the years.

I would also like to thank you, the members, for making the KGS what it is today. Additionally, I would like to thank all of those members who contributed to my personal charity appeal for the World Land Trust (https://www.worldlandtrust.org). In all we raised $12,800. I have doubled that to make a grand total of $25,600 to be donated to their life on the Edge appeal in Ecuador.

To the results of the golf! The team handicaps were very, very close. 1.5 strokes separated the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

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The Kellett Golf Society (KGS) organised a golf clinic and invited Young Members Committee (YMC) to attend on the evening of 17 November. It was recognised that many of our young members would like to learn the game of golf and it is the best way to connect Club members with golf.

The golf clinic took place in the GOLFZON in Admiralty. There was a great turnout of 15 young members. Most of them have no experience

and was their first time to play golf. Food and beverages were provided and most importantly a coach was there to teach lessons for two hours before a mini tournament took place. Everyone had three chances to hit a target and those who get closest to the target win!

We had a fantastic evening and looking forward to another event. If you are also interested in playing golf with KGS, please contact golf@rhkyc. org.hk for further information.

WORDS: YMC JUDY CHAN

Winning Team

Daniel Lau, Ambrose Lo, Jason Woo, Simon Lam

Second Chris Li, David Lee, Patrick Pender, Nicole Leung

Third Niclas Rydin, Steve DeKrey, Tom Tam, Ricky Leung

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to recall who those successful players were.

said, at the end of the night, everybody was a winner. We had prizes for everybody. Secret Santa played a great role in rewarding everybody.

Vanguardist Wine Dinner

Compass Room and Steakhouse | Thursday 9 February

As with many great stories, Vanguardist was born of humble beginnings; ideals, harmonised over a table littered with empty bottles, laughs that rolled late into the evening… not realizing the impetus forming; a relentless ‘fire in the belly’ that sent Michael bouncing across the equator, chasing international harvests for most of his adult life.

While its first release surfaced in the Hunter Valley, Vanguardist launched in South Australia in 2014, with two painstakingly crafted, single-vineyard expressions. Two wines made from what Michael deemed to be the best varieties, grown in the best soils in the best sub regions the state had to offer. Herein lies the ‘V’ obsession: an unwavering temperament that now finds Vanguardist wines in Australia’s most relevant independent bottle stores, bars, and in the secret arsenals of many a fine-tuned Sommelier.

Pre-dinner Tasting 1900hrs Dinner 1930hrs

Years on, the Vanguardist focus has both broadened and deepened, illuminating new sites of intrigue with the same degree of captivation, while La Petite Vanguard reflects the unbound and experimental (but ever-so quaffable) side of Michael's character.

As of 2021, the Vanguardist family seems to have finally settled. Michael and Claire, now live and thrive in the Barossa Valley, where the wines are hand-made, bottled and labelled. Michael's dear friends and partners, Ali and Edouard, with whom this journey began, now distribute the wines in France and other pockets of Europe, taking the Vanguardist story abroad. The V range is more about the experimental spirit at the heart of this operation wines of finesse, elegance, length and complexity. Wonderfully textured, completely original takes on familiar styles.

$768 per member and $868 per non-member Speaker Mr. Michael Corbett, Chief Winemaker

Price

Please book via the Club website. Priority booking available to Kellett Wine Society members. Enquiries Call the F&B Office on 2239 0386 or email events@rhkyc.org.hk

PRE-DINNER TASTING

Vanguardist, La Petite Vanguard Pet Nat 2022

MENU AND WINES

Marinated Salmon Trout, Fennel and Red Grapefruit Salad, Pomegranate Dip Vanguardist “V” Rosé 2022 (Magnum)

Mediterranean Chicken Casserole Vanguardist, La Petite Vanguard Grenache 2021

Slow-cooked Venison Fillet, Braised Root Vegetables with Plum Vanguardist, La Petite Vanguard ‘BLEWITT’ Grenache/Mataro 2021

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Turnips and Carrot, Sweet Soya Sauce Vanguardist “V” Grenache 2021 Vanguardist “V” Mourvèdre 2021

Blackcurrant Crumble Tart, Red Fruit Compote, Vanilla Ice-cream

Coffee or Tea

VEGETARIAN MENU

Beef Tomatoes, Fennel and Red Grapefruit Salad, Pomegranate Dip

Mediterranean Vegetarian Sausage Casserole

Poached Artichoke, Braised Root Vegetables with Plum Braised Morel and Eringi Mushrooms with Turnips and Carrot, Sweet Soya Sauce

Blackcurrant Crumble Tart, Red Fruit Compote, Vanilla Ice-cream

Coffee or Tea

Promotions

Kids Movie Night – Lady and the Tramp

Rooftop | Saturday 18 February

Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 American animated romance film produced by Walt Disney. Lady and the Tramp tells the story of Lady the pampered Cocker Spaniel, who happily lives with a refined, upper-middle-class family. Over her life, Lady deals with changes in her family, and meets and falls in love with Tramp the homeless mutt.

Price Free Screening with $68 for free flow popcorn and a can of soda

$88 for free flow popcorn and a glass of wine

Time 1800hrs to 2030hrs

Location Annex Rooftop Please book via the Club website.

Kids Bubble Pop Art

Superbowl Breakfast

Sports Bar and Bowling Alley | Monday 13 February

Superbowl LVII will be shown at the Sports Bar and Bowling Alley! Catch the exciting game and the very entertaining half time show with us at the Club! Enjoy an all-American breakfast and beers while rooting for the team of your choice!

Time 0730hrs to 0700hrs

Location Sports Bar and Bowling Alley Please book via the Club website

Delos Movie Showing plus Q&A

Main Lawn | Friday 17 February

Annex Rooftop | Saturday 18 February

Time to make some art with bubbles! Crystal Lee, our Club Events Manger is going to teach you how to make art by blowing bubbles! This activity is fun and suitable for kids to do at home as well!

*Children under the age of 7 must have adult supervision*

Price Free of charge

Time 1400hrs to 1500hrs

Location Annex Rooftop

Please book via the Club website.

Sailing SV Delos is a YouTube channel that chronicles the travels and adventures of video bloggers aboard a 53-foot long Amel Super Maramu sailing vessel Delos. The boat is owned by Brian Trautman, who sails with his wife Karin and young daughter Sierra. They began their journey in 2009 and in 2018 they joined up with other crews and began to explore and film 80 Degrees North, which chronicles the story of two well-known sailing crews converging on the frozen archipelago of Svalbard, for a three-week sailing expedition filled with polar bears, walrus and whales. These warm weather sailors gamble their lives and their boat in search of a better understanding of one of the most untouched places on earth. This four-part docu-series runs around two hours long. Join us at the Rooftop for a cozy movie night from 1830hrs. A remote Q&A session will be arranged with them in advance so please take the opportunity now to submit any questions when you register, and the answer will be recorded and shown at the start of the movie. Price is $100pp which includes a wine or a beer and a donation to the content creators behind it.

Price Free of charge

Time 1900hrs to 2130hrs

Location Main Lawn Please book via the Club website.

Valentine’s Celebrations at the Club

Make your Valentines a Cocktail

Main Lawn | Tuesday 14 February

On this Valentine’s Day, we will teach you how to surprise your partner! Patrick Natino, our popular Beverage Manager is going to teach each couple how to make your new favourite drink. Learn how to shake, stir and create a special cocktail just for your loved one.

Price $298 per couple (including three cocktails each)

Time 1900hrs to 2000hrs

Location Main Lawn Please book via the Club website.

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Compass Room | Tuesday 14 February

Celebrate your love with a romantic four-course set dinner from 1900hrs with live entertainment (piano and singing). A four-course Valentine’s dinner menu is priced at $898 per person and includes a glass of Champagne.

AMUSE BOUCHE

Lobster Tartar, Salmon Roe

Duck Breast and Liver Pate

MENU

Seared Langoustine, Abalone Seaweed Salad, Crispy Crabmeat Ball, Asparagus Tips, Herb Cream Dressing

Steamed Japanese Surf Clam, Iberico Ham and Bean Curd, Baby Leek Cream Sauce

Wild Mushroom Consommé, Bamboo Pith and Morel Roll, Chives

Roast Monkfish Fillet, Spinach with Conpoy, Caviar OR

Roast Beef Wellington, Romanesco, Caramelized Carrot, Chanterelle, Beef

Black Sesame Mille-feuille, Mandarin Orange Compote, Rose Strawberry Mascarpone Cheese Tart, Lemon & Lime Sorbet

Coffee or Tea

Paint and Wine – Valentine’s Edition

Main Lawn | Monday 13 February

One of our most beloved events is back! This time we are playing cupid! Whether you are coming with a Valentine or not, you can enjoy the good company of each other! Love is in the air!

Price $198 per person including a canvas and 2 hours free flow Time 1830hrs to 2100hrs

Location Main Lawn Please book via the Club website.

Valentine’s Movie Night – Pretty Woman

Rooftop | Sunday 12 February

It doesn’t get more romantic than watching an all-time classic romantic movie under the Hong Kong skyline. Grab your blankets, cuddle up with your loved one while enjoying a starry evening with some wine and popcorn.

Price Free Screening with $68 for free flow popcorn and a can of soda $88 for free flow popcorn and a glass of wine

Time 1900hrs to 2200hrs

Location Rooftop Please book via the Club website.

Launch of the Oyster Programme

Main Lawn and Boatyard | Sunday 19 February

Shells to Hotels: Building micro-habitats with oyster shells for the rehabilitation of marine biodiversity. Join us for talks on oyster reef importance and biodiversity and a workshop on oyster shell strings fabrication.

Timings: 30-minute talk on oyster shell strings, one hour drilling oyster shells plus assembly into oyster strings and finally 30 minutes to deploy the oyster shell strings at the pontoon.

Price Free of charge

Time 1000hrs to 1200hrs (first session) 1400hrs to 1600hrs (second session)

Location Main Lawn for introduction and Boatyard for drilling the oyster shells

Please book via the Club website

Monthly Wine Fairs

Kellett Island, Wednesday 1 February, 1830hrs to 2030hrs

Shelter Cove, Friday 3 February, 1900hrs to 2100hrs

Please book via the Club website.

Iris & Friends Live Lounge at the Main Lawn

Main Lawn | Every Thursday in February

Join us every Thursday in February for an open mic, busking style evening of live contemporary music. Iris one of Hong Kong’s best known local musicians will be on the guitar supported by his posse and you!

Prie Free of charge

Time 1900hrs to 2100hrs

Location Main Lawn

Silent Disco on the Rooftop

Rooftop | Friday 24 February

We’re thrilled to be having our first ever Silent Disco on the Rooftop. Dance the night away to the beautiful Hong Kong Skyline. Grab a set of headphones and dance to the beats. Three hours free flow included. Come in your best party outfits and dance all night long!

Price $388 including 3 hours free flow

Time 2100hrs to 0000hrs

Location Rooftop

Please book via the Club website

CLASS SECRETARIES

Sailing Secretary

Dennis Chien sailing.secretary@rhkyc.org.hk

Big Boat TBC cruiser@rhkyc.org.hk

Dinghies Oz Wilde dinghies@rhkyc.org.hk

Dragon Josephine Cheng dragon@rhkyc.org.hk

Etchells Elizabeth Wai etchells@rhkyc.org.hk

Flying Fifteen Tim Roberts flyingfifteen@rhkyc.org.hk

Impala Patrick Kwan impala@rhkyc.org.hk J/80 Steve McGill J80@rhkyc.org.hk

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

Pandora Joseph Wong pandora@rhkyc.org.hk

Ruffian Paul Oen ruffian@rhkyc.org.hk

Sportsboats Rob Stanley sportsboat@rhkyc.org.hk Youth Sailing Class and 29er TBC ysc@rhkyc.org.hk

SPORTS CONVENORS

Bowling Convenor Frank Yam bowling@rhkyc.org.hk

Golf Convenor Chris Li golf@rhkyc.org.hk

Snooker Convenor Gordon Robinson snooker@rhkyc.org.hk

Squash Convenor Francis Longuepee squash@rhkyc.org.hk

Diving Convenor Donald Day diving@rhkyc.org.hk

CLUB CONTACTS

General Manager Mark Bovaird 2239 0300 mark.bovaird@rhkyc.org.hk

Executive Secretary Polly Lee 2239 0301

Financial Controller Fred Wong 2239 0315

Membership Manager Tracy Leung 2239 0371

Head of PR & Communications Koko Mueller 2239 0342

PR Manager Janice Lam 2239 0340

Head of Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships Nadia Cuvelier 3958 3222

Marine Manager Alan Reid 2239 0308

Boatyard Manager Dean Burrell 2239 0311

Sailing Manager Ailsa Angus 2239 0395

Club Operations Manager Peter Murray 2239 0338

Sailing Coordinator Gloria Yeung 2812 7063

Assistant Manager | Sailing Iris Yang 2239 0314

MI Sailing and Marine Manager Luke van der Kamp 2812 0172

Assistant Manager | Regattas and Events Nikki Claringbold 2239 0363

Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager Justin Murray 2239 0322

Boatyard Office Manager Connie Chan 2239 0304

Facilities & Technical Manager Raymond Ng 2239 0303

Human Resources Manager Susanna Chung 2239 0310

Ship Shop Manager David Ho 2239 0336

Assistant Marine Manager Joanne Ho 2239 0309

House Manager Lorence Leung 2239 0352

ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB

Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, SAR

Kellett Island Tel: 2832 2817 Fax: 2572 5399

Middle Island Tel: 2812 7202

Shelter Cove Tel: 2792 2744 www.rhkyc.org.hk www.facebook.com/rhkyc www.facebook.com/rhkycrowingsection www.facebook.com/rhkycevents www.facebook/rhkycsharks www.twitter.com/rhkyc

Membership Movement

ORDINARY MEMBERS

Miss Chan Yee Man Ada

Mr Aditya Damodaran

Ms Huang Stella Jian Si

Miss Leung Kwan Yee

Mr Leung Tsz Yin

Mr Leung Yui Hei Jacky

Mr Owen Joshua Lewsey

Ms Rebecca Mak Karen Schrage

Mr Alexander Joseph Tang

Ms Tang Hay Tung Dawn

Mr Tsui Pui Hung

Ms Yu Yi De Barbara

Ms Cheung Hoi Yan & Mr Yeung Lap Yan Alvin

Mr & Mrs Clinton Charles Eichelberger

Ms Kong Toi Ling &

Mr Francky J L Semblat

Mr & Ms Lo Hoi Kwong

Mr & Ms Ng Hung Sui Kenneth

Mr & Ms Ng Kam Shing

Ms Qu Yanhong & Mr Chen Shaoyong

Mr & Ms Ajmal Victor Samuel

FULL MEMBERS

Mr Darren John Pollock

CHANGE FROM JUNIOR TO ORDINARY MEMBERS

Ms Gina Chen

Mr David Colin Maitland Gardner

Mr Ho Ka Leung Victor

JUNIOR MEMBERS

Miss Chan Ngai Yan

Miss Jemma Daley

Mr Jack Arno Hao Dingemans

Miss Arabella Faith Reddington Green

Mr Thomas Benedict Melville Green

Mr Ho Long Hei Justin

Mr Justin J Lee

Mr Lee Matthew Hao Jun Mr Ng Tsz Cheung

CORPORATE NOMINEE SUBSCRIBERS

Ms Chan Po Yi Patsy &

Mr Jerome Chan

Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd, Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Asia

Mr & Mrs Tsui Chi Kin Ellick

FTLife Insurance Co Ltd, Deputy CEO & CFO

CADET MEMBERS

Kallen Raymond Aprea

Karson Bauer

Chen Jingyi

Edward Machin Lake Storm Emsie Parker Seah Hong Guan Isaac Taw Su Oon Tiffany

Dani Pieter van Olphen

CADET MEMBER SPONSORED BY A MEMBER

Ching Clara Jia Yan

Fok Darryl Jun Mun

Fu Charlotte Jane Chloe Kong

Obituary

Anthony James COLLINS – 1951-2022 Passed away in London on 11 December 2022 at aged 71. Former Honorary Treasurer 1997-1999. He is survived by his children Alexander and Nicolas.

Lee Sung Chak Mi Weiliang

INTRODUCTORY SCHEME CARD

Incoming

Mr Guillaume Gerard Marie Besson

Mr Chee Daryl Tak-fung Dr Choy Sheung Ki Gary Mrs Gabrielle Hammond Mr Dean Michael Jones Mr Jacobus Johannes Klip Dr Lam Hei Ling Charles Mr Li Man Hong Ms Ma Kar Yan Belinda Miss Mak Ka Wai Kathy Mr Mak Ka Wai Mr Shi Huanyu Mr Wan Lap Ching Mr Wong Kwok Wai Andy Dr Yuen Shiu Him Jonathan Mr Yung Chun Pong Ms Zhang Jia Nin

Outgoing

Sir Zak Allom

Mr Michel Henricus Bots

Mr Thomas Chenet

Mr Chow Jackson Kin-on Mrs Trinh Hoang

Mr Hui Yiu Kwong Chris Mr Simon Mark Kellaway Mr Lui Chun Hang Jimmy Mr Ma Ho Ming Billy Mr Man Steven Ken-wah Mr Ng Hung Sui Kenneth Mr Tam Yun Sum Sam Ms Nicole Treloar Ms Wong Yuan Chin Tzena

RESIGNATION

Mrs Louise Ann Greene Mrs Jennifer Margaret Kendall Mr Leung Ka Yui Miss Natasha Sophie Vracas Ms Wang Miao Chuan Jennifer Mr & Mrs Olivier Nicolas Thelot Lam Russell Kaito Nakanishi

ABSENT MEMBERS

Miss Carol Leung

Mr Lok John Chun Chung Mr Erwan Marie Stervinou Miss Arianna Ilona Haigh Talas Mr Christopher Adrian Tickle Mr Yam Ka Kit

Mr Yuen Jun Sun Johnson

Mr & Mrs Chong Man Leung Ken Mrs Jane Chavasse & Mr Dan Chavasse Ms Jennifer Haigh & Mr Gautier Servais

Mr & Mrs Damien Peter Massingham

Mr & Mrs Guy Timothy Edward Parsonage Mr & Mrs Mike Oscar Wattenhofer Edward Machin Lake Orlando Edward Ryszard Parsonage

Kids Only

Making Recycled Ornaments

WORDS: CAITLIN CHEUNG, AGE

11

hristmas is an important celebration and recycling is an important thing to do. So what better way to mix them together than making your own ornaments with recycled things?

On 27 November, the Club organised an ornament making activity, BUT nearly all the materials were recycled! There was a lot of creativity and effort put into this activity and there were many different-looking ornaments that were made with care. There was a Christmas tree made of painted toilet paper rolls, animals made with pinecones and googly

eyes, and more! My favourite one (that I saw) was a toilet paper with eyes, mouth, nose and body drawn by markers to make a snowman. The snowman was inside the bottom of a plastic bottle with the sides full of glitter.

The activity was very fun, I loved it and can’t wait for next Christmas when we can be more creative with the new fun activities that we could try out! I hope that we will all recycle things more in the future, and make wonderful, recycled things like the Christmas ornaments!