BMW SPRING REGATTA

Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 May 

The Spring Regatta will take place on 18 to 19 May with over 80 keelboats competing from ten classes.  The regatta features three races over two days and takes place in the Eastern Harbour.

 Notice of Race -  click here - Online Entry -  click here  

Sampan suspension

 Spring Regatta is one of the Club's premier regatta and due to the large number of sailors taking part, the Club’s sampans will not provide any pick up or drop off service between the Jardine Steps and Kellett Island pontoon and moorings, during the below times. All sampans will be used to take members from the Kellett Island slipway to their boats, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Saturday 18 May
1100hrs to 1400hrs and 1630hrs to 1830hrs
Sunday 19 May
0930hrs to 1230hrs and 1530hrs to 1800hrs

BIG BOAT RUM SERIES

All Big Boats are welcome to join the Friday afternoon fun Rum Series racing under PHS, no spinnakers. 

Dates - 10, 17, 24 May 2024
Start time – 1500hrs
Race duration – 90 -120 min
Race area – Harbour, as far as TCS4
Start/Finish – Club line

Notice of Race -  click here - Online Entry -  click here

WORLD SAILING'S STEERING THE COURSE WOMEN'S INTERCLUB RACING DAY

Saturday, 25 May 2024

A competitive though fun day hosted by HHYC and held at Shelter Cove. Come and sail with friends from RHKYC, meet women sailors from other Clubs and enjoy the party afterwards! 

There will be transportation available from Kellet Island.

All those interested in participating (any competency welcome) and for more information please email Elaine Pickering  here or Marina Hoyle  here.

SAILING CALENDAR 2024-2025

The latest version of the 2024-2025 Club Sailing events is now available online,  click here to view.

HONG KONG TO HAINAN RACE

The 14th edition of the Hong Kong to Hainan Race will start on 14 November 2024. This biennial Offshore Category 1 race is a classic 390nm downwind passage to Sanya, on the island of Hainan in southern China.

Notice of Race -  click here - Online Entry -  click here

FIRST AID, CPR & AED COURSE

25 May or 17 June 2024

ECT-HK will be running Refresher and Standard First Aid, CPR & AED courses at Kellett Island. National Safety Council (USA) First Aid, CPR & AED certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of a written assessment and are recognised internationally and will be accepted for the club's offshore races.

Click here to register

SUMMER YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM

We are excited to release the schedule for the Summer Youth Sailing Program at Middle Island.  

The schedule is now available here:

Junior (6-10 years old) courses:  click here 
Youth (10-18 years old) courses: click here

For RHKYC Members enrollment opened on 5 April. For non-members enrollment opened on 19 April. Please note that we are unable to reserve places in advance. Spaces on courses can only be booked through the website. 

We have some exciting changes to courses this year which include:

Junior Beginner Intensive-Full Day (Step 1, 2 & Solo): For an opportunity for Junior sailors to learn new skills and build confidence on the water whilst taking part in an exciting and challenging week of sailing. This will run as a 5-full day course to maximize the time spent on the water.

Junior Advance Intensive-Full Day (Step 3 & 4):  It is a combined Optimist Step 3 and 4 syllabus together for a more challenging course that’s suited for the optimist sailors with some previous sailing experience and to consolidate existing skills.

Junior Intro Racing Clinic: Similar to Silver Squad on the weekends, we will be running three Junior Intro Racing Clinics over the summer. For Optimist sailors who have completed step 4 already or who have attended Silver Squad, this will provide a 5-full day training camp to advance racing skills. This will be especially useful for those intending to trial for the Sharks Racing Team next year.

Youth Beginner Intensive (HKSF Level 1 & 2):   We are adding a combined HKSF level 1 and 2 course for sailors aged 12 and above. This will allow new sailors to progress quickly whilst still providing a comprehensive introduction to basic sailing skills. For sailors between 10 and 11 years old, we will run several 5-full day Level 1 courses which will allow them to attend the HKSF Level 2 courses afterwards.

Youth Advanced Racing: For sailors who have completed Youth Intro Racing Clinic or HKSF Level 3, this clinic aims to provide an fun introduction to racing and to also introduce sailors to advanced techniques such Fusion or Fevas. 

Y outh Powerboat Level 2 Course (mini 16yr old): Powerboat course will be part of our Summer program this year. We will run two courses over the summer for sailors 16 years.

FULL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The General Committee has approved an alternative path to fulfil the Committee Involvement requirement. The updated Full Membership Application Form is now available on the Club website.  Further details are also available on the September 2023 General Committee Town Hall summary available in the members’ section of the Club website. 

AMENDMENT TO BYE-LAWS

The General Committee at its meeting on 24 October has approved the amendment to Bye-Laws relating to marine policy which takes effective from 31 October.  Please see the member section of the website for details.

FIRST AID AT THE CLUB

Our Club aims to deliver a high standard of first aid, if there is an incident requiring first aid please contact the nearest member of staff who will put into motion the club's First Aid protocols. Please note that First Aid Boxes and AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are available at the following locations:

2024 SEAWANHAKA INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP - 28 MAY TO 1 JUNE 2024

STANDARD INSURANCE NINOY AQUINO DAY FE28R OPEN REGATTA -  23 TO 25 AUGUST 2024

NAPLES 2024 GLOBAL TEAM RACE REGATTA - 17 TO 19 OCTOBER 2024

SIR THOMAS LIPTON CUP - 25 TO 27 OCTOBER 2024

BPI PRIVATE WEALTH SIGNATURE YACHT RACE SERIES 2024-2025 

All Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club event invites - click  here