Sailing and Training Circular

Tuesday 30 April

Announcements

The Commodore Invites – 5 May

Come on down to the Club and watch the finals of the 1010 4G Match Racing Hong Kong Nationals! After the racing, from 1800hrs, there will be live musical entertainment from Stylus Gold Trio, the latest offering from the Pete Moore Band. The Commodore's flag will also be raised, and drinks will be on the house! 

Booking is not required but please register your interest at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/events/commodoreinvites.aspx, email social@rhkyc.org.hk, or call 2239 0312.

Ian Williams Speaker Dinner - 10 May

Ian Williams is the current and quadruple World Match Racing Champion. He is coming to Hong Kong in May to compete in the 1010 4G International Match Racing Regatta. 

Ian will be the guest of honour at a Speaker Dinner hosted by the Club. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to hear him share his experiences over a fabulous 3-course dinner in the Compass Room.

$550 for over-18s, and $420 for under-18s. On this occasion members will share assigned tables. Please book at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/events/ianwilliams.aspx, email social@rhkyc.org.hk, or call 2239 0312.

 

Local Sailing Events

Big Boat Summer Cup - 4 and 5 May

The last hurrah for the Big Boats before we go into the 'off' season. NoR and Sailing Instructions are available at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/SummerCup.aspx

YMsC Po Toi Challenge - 26 May

Open to non-members (who sign up through a member),  this popular event teams young sailors with experienced skippers and crew on a fun race to Po Toi.  

To offer your boat or to sign up as crew, please go to http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/potoichallenge.aspx

1O1O 4G Match Racing

Full details about this season's Ladder and upcoming events are available here.

Coming up on the 1O1O 4G Match Racing Programme ...

ISAF Match Racing Clinic - 2 to 6 May (KI)
Hong Kong Nationals - 4 and 5 May (KI)
International Match Racing Regatta - 10 to 12 May (KI)

1O1O 4G Match Racing Facebook Page

Did you know that the Club's 1O1O 4G Match Racing now has its own Facebook page? Check it out and 'like' it at https://www.facebook.com/RHKYCMatchRacing

RHKYC Spring Regatta presented by the Direct Property Group - 18 & 19 May

Notice of Race is now available online at
http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/SpringRegatta.aspx o:p /o:p

Class Racing at Lamma
If you are interested in attending a VHF short range radio course please register your interest with Gloria.

From 1st January 2013, for the purposes of ensuring competitor safety, the Club will require all boats taking part in scheduled Class Racing at Lamma to carry a handheld VHF Radio, for use before and after racing.

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Youth Sail Training...

Click for full details of  Weekend and Weekday courses -
February to June 2013 Youth Courses

Youth Sharks Racing Squad
For Optimist, Laser, Feva, 420 and 29er sailors, Sharks are currently having a very successful training and racing season! For more details visit the website. Contact Nick.Hollis@rhkyc.org.hk if you would like to attend a trial.

Youth and Adult Private Group Training
If you have a group of six and want to organise training which focuses on any part of the training syllabus, please contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk to enquire about availability. 

 
Adult Sail Training...

Beginners' Sailing Courses
The January to June 2013 HKSF Level 1 and 2 schedule has been published. Please click here for course dates and applications. Members who book at least one month in advance receive priority over non-members.

Keelboat Courses
Both Crew and Skipper courses are available and are organised using the J80 and Beneteau 25' Yachts. Download more details here
J80 Crew Course 
Keelboat Skipper Training

Supervised Sailing
Regular practice sessions with an instructor. Download the schedule and application here.
Extra weekday sessions can be booked by demand.

Assistant Instructor Training
If you would like more information, please contact  sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk
Level 3 required with minimum age 14.

Approved Helm List applications
Members wishing to hire RHKYC dinghies/yachts must first be on the Approved Helm list for that type of craft. Download application

Details of all our courses are on our website or feel free to contact sailtrain@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0395 for more details.

Shore Based Training

Seminar Series - Taking it to the Next Level
Video and presentations from last season's seminar series available at 
http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/Seminars.aspx

Shore Based Courses
All details available on the website
http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/ShorebasedCourses.aspx 

Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence Course
This course prepares students for the HK Marine Department Examinations.

Part A (Master)
Dates: 3, 4 and 5 July 2013

Part B (Engineer)
Dates: 10, 11 and 12 July 2013

 

For signing up, please e-mail Gloria.Yeung@rhkyc.org.hk

Radio Operator Licence
Get your Hong Kong VHF / HF Radio Operator's Licence
VHF/HF/GMDSS/DSC Radio Courses

If you are interested in signing up for the next course run by the Club, please e-mail Gloria.Yeung@rhkyc.org.hk to let us know.