Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

Noel Croucher Award for Sailing - Gaston Chan

On behalf of the Club, the Commodore congratulated Mr Chan Chi Wing Gaston who had been nominated to receive the Noel Croucher Award 2016 for his truly exceptional contribution to sailing.

The Commodore advised that Mr Chan joined the Club in 1975 and since then he has raced boats both large and small. He claimed that the only local event he has never entered is the Four Peaks Race, as he did not want to show off his talents as a runner! Mr Chan has represented the Club in yacht racing around the world, in events such as at the Fastnet Race and the Newport to Bermuda Race. More recently, Mr Chan has been a co-owner of Impala 1 for many years, enjoying great success in class racing, including winning the Top Dog crown in 2011.

Mr Chan was Sailing Secretary between 2010 and 2013, and over the past 20 years he also served on a number of Club committees including the China Events Subcommittee, the Marine Sub-committee, the Sailing Committee and the General Committee. He has also long been a member of the Hong Kong Sailing Federation and served on the Council for a number of years. Mr Chan has been a driving force behind our races within Greater China, helping to build and foster relationships with the sailing community in China.

The Commodore invited Mr Chan to receive the Noel Croucher Award for his outstanding contribution to sailing.

2016 Noel Croucher Award

Noel Croucher Award for Sailing - Gaston Chan

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