24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race 2022

24小時慈善小艇賽

There was a festive spirit – with an Hawaiian theme – around the Hebe haven Yacht Club over the weekend of the 22 and 23 October 2022 for the annual 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race. The event – first held in 2002 – was co-founded by Mark Houghton who was present this year and even earned the distinction of being one of the few to capsize! The 2003 and 2020 events were cancelled due to SARS and Covid-19, so this year was the 19th edition, attracting 43 entries (2021: 38) and sailed in the lightest conditions anyone could remember.

The results of the race are based on two components, the first being the adjusted average corrected time per lap calculated from the number of laps completed and the dinghy’s rating. The second, the overall result, combines the average corrected lap time adjusted by a factor representing the level of funding raised by the dinghy’s team.

With fund raising continuing until the 31 October 2022 only the winners of the four classes were recognized at the end of racing on the Sunday, along with the winners of the Interschool Challenge Cup and the Charity Cup. The overall awards will be presented on the 25th of November 2022 at a function where cheques will be presented to the charities supported by the event. These include the Children’s Cancer Fund, IDEAL, TREATS, Sailability Hong Kong and the Sai Kung District Community Centre. Since 2002 (or 19 years), over HK$12 million has been raised for these deserving causes.

2022 年 10 月 22 日和 23 日週末，白沙灣遊艇會正因一年一 度的 24 小時慈善小艇賽而洋溢著夏威夷主題的節日氣氛。 這個於 2002 年首次舉辦的賽事由 Mark Houghton 共同創 辦。他今年亦有出席賽事，甚至獲得了爲數不多的翻船者頭 銜。2003 和 2020 年度的賽事分別因為 SARS 及 Covid-19 而 取消，所以今年為第 19 屆賽事，吸引了 43 隊(2021 年：38 隊）隊伍參與，並在記憶所及最溫和的環境下出航。罕見的 是，今年沒有來自香港仔遊艇會的船者參加。

比賽結果基於兩個部分，第一個部分是根據完成圈數和小艇 評分計算所得出的平均每圈修正時間。第二個部分則結合了 小艇所籌集資金水平的平均每圈修正時間為最終結果。

資金募集持續至 2022 年 10 月 31 日，只有 4 個組別的得 獎者，他們將與校際挑戰杯及慈善杯得獎者一同在星期日 比賽結束後獲頒授獎項。最終獎項將於 2022 年 11 月 25 日 的典禮上頒發，當日同時會向賽事支援的慈善團體送上支 票，當中包括兒童癌病基金會、勵志協進會、親切、航能 香港及西貢區社區中心。自 2002 年以來(或 19 年間)，本會 已爲這些團體籌集超過 1,200 萬港元。

At 1400 on Saturday, the competitors were flagged off from the committee boat, Hebe One, across a start line between Hebe One and the dock. On board were a number of VIPs representing the local community, the sponsors, the charitable organizations, the club’s commodore and others. The competing dinghies were classified in four classes including nine RS Quests, 11 RS Fevas, eight Laser Picos and 15 Hansas.

The race track comprised sailing within four channels around four buoys, illuminated at night, weaving in and out of and avoiding the anchored vessels on a course of 0.81 nautical miles. The pontoons in front of the club were where boats docked for pit stops for teams to switch crew before heading off on further laps, and from where the safety team was based, controlling the numerous safety boats required to monitor the participants.

The light northeasterly was just enough to start the race and keep the dinghies moving but, thereafter, conditions became fluky. Puffs here and there helped some but there were numerous laps of over two hours recorded. At one stage, just 29 of the 43 entries crossed the line in a twohour period. The tropical cyclone passing south of Hong Kong and heading for Vietnam was probably to blame. Fortunately no rain affected the event. Some teams even chose to park-up for the night with crews returning at day break. Others even struggled to make it to the dock for their crew changes. Oh dear.

Then, after 19 hours, a 6- to 7-knot breeze kicked in at 0915. This saw the boats accelerate around the course, clocking laps of around 15 minutes, before again easing. But at least the fleet kept moving for the rest of the race until the 1400 opening of the finish line.

Various offences were recorded by the on-water jury, in particular pumping, rocking, hitting marks and not taking a penalty turn and not sailing the course. Penalties were dished out where appropriate.

Meanwhile ashore numerous stalls had been set up where a variety of items and produce were on sale along with several where refreshments were on offer. Catherine’s Puppies managed to find homes for over 14 puppies. Isabella and team from A Plastic Ocean Foundation were on hand to promote environmental issues and some of their educational programmes, targeted at youngsters, and other sustainability projects. As always the Bouncy Castle proved popular with the younger visitors. Musical entertainment was provided by DJ Dougy, along with various bands including The Red Stripes and the Yeebooo Drummers.

During the 24 hours, lap times were recorded on a junk moored close to the start/finish line, manned by numerous volunteers, in two-hour shifts, under the watchful eyes of Karina and Lizzie. At 1400 the finish line was opened with times recorded, as teams finished their final laps.

星期六下午 2 時，參賽者從會船 Hebe One 出發，穿過 Hebe One 與碼頭之間的起步 線。一些代表當地社區、贊助商、慈善團體、本會會長和其他團體的 VIP 亦會登上 船隻。參賽的小艇分為 4 組，包括 9 艘 RS Quest，11 艘 RS Feva，8 艘 Laser Pico 及 15 艘 Hansa。

賽道包括圍繞 4 個浮標在 4 個通道內航行，在夜間得到照明的 0.81 海里航程進出， 避開停泊的船隻。本會前方供船隻停泊的浮橋（亦是安全團隊所在的地點）讓隊伍 停下來為每圈賽事替換船員，同時掌控需要監察參賽者的多艘安全船隻。

東北方的光線充足，讓賽事得以順利開始，小帆船亦繼續前進，但此後情況轉差。 散落各處的浮標雖有幫助，但記錄了兩個多小時的無數圈數。在某一階段，43 隊參 賽隊伍中只有 29 隊在兩個小時內越線。這或能歸咎於穿過香港以南前往越南的熱 帶氣旋。幸好沒有下雨影響這次賽事。有些隊伍甚至選擇停泊過夜，讓船員在天亮 時折返。其他隊伍甚至難以到達碼頭進行船員交替。唉！

然後在 19 小時後，9 時 15 分有 6 到 7 節的微風吹來。船隻在賽道一帶加速，以大 約 15 分鐘的圈速前進，然後再次放緩。但至少船隊在餘下的賽事中一直前進，直到 下午兩點終點線開放才結束。

水上評判記錄了各種犯規行爲，特別是抽水、搖晃、撞上浮標、不進行罰圈、以及 不按照賽道航行等。在適當的情況下作出處分。

與此同時，水上亦設立了多個攤位以出售各種產品，還有幾家提供小吃。 Catherine’s Puppies 成功爲超過 14 隻小狗覓得新家。來自海塑基金會的 Isabella 和團隊在現場就環境議題、一些以年輕人為目標的教育計劃及其他可持續發展項目 進行宣傳。 一如既往，充氣城堡深受年輕參加者歡迎。除了由 DJ Dougy 提供的音 樂，現場還有 The Red Stripes 和 Yeboo Drummers 等樂隊的演出。

在這 24 小時間，在 Karina 和 Lizzie 的監察下，由一輛停在起跑線／終點線附近的 船隻上的多位義工每 2 小時輪流值班記錄圈時。於下午兩時，終點線開放並記錄參 賽隊伍完成最後一圈的時間。

下午四時左右，在公佈賽果前，會長 Don Johnston 讚揚了為進行賽事所付出的巨大

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Just prior to the announcement of the results, scheduled around 1600, commodore Don Johnston acknowledged the tremendous effort that goes into making it all happen. He thanked the organizing committee, the sponsors, the 300 volunteers, the 700 sailors and all the Hebe Haven Yacht Club’s 100 full- and part-time staff. He looks forward to next year’s 20th anniversary event, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Hebe Haven Yacht Club.

Sponsors of the event included Knight Frank, Honour Lane Shipping Limited, St James’ s Place, Royal King International Limited (Eikowada), Bon Café, CLP, Carlsberg, Spectra Technologies and SoFaBo Limited. Knight Frank entered two teams and were delighted with the benefits of their support. They have already committed to sponsor next year and attend further sailing courses as team building activities.

When the results were finally announced in the RS Quest class Boom Bangers (Q8) retained their title with 41 laps averaging on corrected an average time of 30 minutes and 17 seconds (2001: 70 laps, average 00:17:45)

In the Hansa class, Para Warrior 1 (H12) completed 30 laps in an average corrected lap time of 28 minutes 55 seconds. This also represented the fastest average lap time. Last year’s winner completed 56 laps averaging 00:15:31.

The French International School (P1) completed 35 laps averaging a corrected time lap of 32 minutes 44 seconds to win the Laser Pico class (2021: 50 laps average 00:22:49). As a result, they also claimed the Interschool Challenge Cup.

The Hebe Dragons (Feva) team (R5) claimed the RS Feva title completing 38 laps averaging 29 minutes 18 seconds (2021 : 64 laps average 00:17:19). The competition was particularly close with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Sharks also completing 38 laps in a time of 29 minutes 19 seconds.

The Charity Cup was won by Para Warrior 1 with Sat Sailor 1 2nd and Treats 3 3rd.

努力。他感謝主辦單位、贊 助商、300 位義工、700 位航 員以及 100 位白沙灣遊艇會 的正職及兼職職員。他期待 明年賽事 20 周年，亦適逢白 沙灣遊艇會成立的 60 周年。

今次賽事的贊助商包括 Knight Frank、Honor Lane Shipping Limited、St James’s Place、Royal King International Limited(Eikowada)、 Bon Café、中電、嘉士伯、 Spectra Technologies 和 SoFaBo Limited。Knight Frank 參加了 兩支隊伍，並為他們的支持感 到高興。他們已承諾繼續贊助 明年賽事，及參加進一步的航 海課程作爲團隊活動。

最後公佈賽事結果， 在 RS Quest 組別 Boom Bangers（Q8）以 41 圈平均 修正時間 30 分 17 秒守住冠 軍席位（2001：70 圈，平均 時間 00:17:45）

Hansa 組別中，Para Warrior 1 (H12) 以 28 分 55 秒的平均 修正單圈時間完成了 30 圈。 這也成為最快的平均單圈時 間。去年的冠軍以 00:15:31 的平均成績完成了 56 圈。

法國國際學校（P1）完成了 35 圈，以平均修正時間 32 分 44 秒勝出 Laser Pico 組別 賽事（2021：50 圈，平均時 間 00:22:49）所以，他們還 勝出了校際挑戰杯。

白沙灣龍隊(Feva)隊伍(R5) 以 29 分 18 秒的時間完成了 38 圈，勝出了 RS Feva 組別 冠軍(2021：64 圈，平均時間 00:17:19)香港遊艇會 Sharks 亦 以 29 分 19 秒的成績完成 38 圈，比賽成績特別相近。

慈善盃由 Para Warrior 1 勝 出，Sat Sailr 1 位列第 2 以及 親切排名第 3。 MumJo's Stall

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