Social, News and Announcements

Wednesday 15 May 

Announcements

Ship Shop Sale, 18 and 19 May - Check out the Ship Shop this weekend for special sale offers on selected items which will be displayed outside the shop.

Car parking on 18 and 19 May - Please note there will be limited parking, on a first-come first-served basis, at Kellett Island this weekend due to the Spring Regatta.

Middle Island Refurbishment - Middle Island will remain open over the summer, despite the renovations. However please note that, due to refurbishment of the kitchen which will begin on 22 May, only a trimmed BBQ menu and a simple a la carte / sandwich menu will be available from that day. Further updates will be posted in due course.

Club opening hours on 22 May - Due to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Annual Staff Party, Club operating hours will be revised on 22 May, please click here for details.

Closure of Reciprocal Club - the Clubhouse of the Yacht Club de Monaco will be closed from after lunch on Sunday 19 May for the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, and will re-open on Tuesday 28 May.

To Life and Full Members - Nominations for 2013 Elections (posting date 30 April 2013)

The 2013 Electoral General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 11 June 2013. Life and Full Members are invited to nominate candidates for election to the General, Rowing, Sailing and Membership Committees. Please click here to log in to the Members' section of the Club's website to see those being proposed for the General Committee by the Nominating Committee, together with a list showing those remaining in post and all vacancies to be filled this year. Please send nominations to the General Manager by 1800hrs on 21 May 2013.

To Ordinary and Corporate Nominee Members - Nominations for 2013 Elections (posting date 30 April 2013)

The 2013 Electoral General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 11 June 2013. Please click here to log in to the Members' section of the Club's website to see those being proposed for the General Committee by the Nominating Committee, together with a list showing those remaining in post and all vacancies to be filled this year.

Pool - Kellett Island Day - The pool will be open to members and their guests during Kellett Island Day on 9 June, from 1100hrs to 1600hrs. Inflatable toys and 'noodles' will be in the pool at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

BBC Lifestyle James Martin Contest
Stand a chance to win a copy of James Martin's book, Slow Cooking - deadline 5 June.

Individual Debentures – Due to a very high level of demand, the entire allocation of Individual Debenture Memberships sold out within five weeks. A further allocation will be released in October 2013 and should you be aware of any friends of colleagues who would be interested in becoming a member through these Individual Debenture Memberships, please contact the Membership Office on 2239 0372 or by email to membership@rhkyc.org.hk in order that their names can be placed on the waiting list.

Wi-Fi at the Waterside - We are pleased to announce that a wireless Internet connection is now available to members at the Waterside.

up to 15 September 2013
Middle Island Refurbishment Project

Plastic Waste - In order to reduce plastic waste, from now on, members will be asked if they require cutlery when they order take-away food. Your co-operation will be much appreciated.

Skandia/RHKYC bags Do you have more Skandia/RHKYC bags than you know what to do with? We’ll take them off your hands and recycle them! Please bring your spare bags to Reception or the bars at Middle Island and Shelter Cove. Thank you.

Latest DVDs in our Movie Library
click here

RHKYC Charity Foundation

Learn more about the Charity Foundation here
 

Non-core Sports and Other Activities

Free Tai Chi, Pilates, Squash and Bowling classes on Kellett Island Day on 9 June! - More details here

Scuba Diving
- Any members who would be interested in joining a scuba diving course, please contact Don Day.

Squash - click here for more information.

Pilates Classes - click here for more details.

Table Tennis - did you know Table Tennis is available at the Club? Click here for more details.

May to October
Swimming Lessons by Float Plus
click for details

Inter-Club Bowling - If you are interested in learning more about the Inter-Club Tenpin Bowling League, please click here.

RHKYC Bowling League – New bowlers are also sought to take part in the Club's own fun Bowling League. You don't have to be a good bowler - just enthusiastic! Please email bowling@rhkyc.org.hk or social@rhkyc.org.hk for further details.

Bowling Promotion up to 30 June 2013

Kellett Golf Society (KGS) - Next outing is on 24 June, please click here for details. Click here for the other golfing news including reports on our last three outings. 

Boxercise - for further details email social@rhkyc.org.hk or call 2239 0312.

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Wine Lovers

Thursday 23 May
Misha's Vineyard Wine Dinner

Wednesday 5 June
Kellett Island Wine Fair

Thursday 6 June
Domaines Ott Wine Dinner

Friday 7 June
Shelter Cove Wine Fair

Thursday 27 June
Domaine Vincent Girardin and Ata Rangi Wine Dinner

F&B Promotions

Happy Hour continues at both Middle Island and Shelter Cove

Thursday evenings in the Bistro
Spit-Roasted Lamb

Sundays in the Compass Room
Compass Room Lunch Buffet

7 May to 6 June
Light and Healthy Options in the Bistro

2 to 31 May
White Asparagus Promotion in the Compass Room

2 May to 30 June
Burger Promotion in the Bistro 
with selected items at Middle Island and Shelter Cove

Middle Island

2 May to 30 June
Burger Promotion at Middle Island
with items selected from the Bistro promotion

Shelter Cove

2 May to 30 June
Burger Promotion at Shelter Cove
with items selected from the Bistro promotion

Friday 7 June
Shelter Cove Wine Fair