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2016 Sam Kelly Memorial Award

Hans Peter Backe

The Commodore advised that the General Committee unanimously agreed that the award should go to Mr Hans Peter Backe for his commitment to the Club. Mr Backe is an accomplished sailor who is known to many. He has consistently participated, contributed, and volunteered in driving engagement in sailing and young member events. Amongst many others, Mr Backe has been active in class racing, match-racing, major club events, national and international events, offshore racing and overseas invitationals, as well as the YMSC Po Toi Challenge. He has also been an active member, and occasional chair, of numerous club committees over the past 7 years. He was the President of the Sportsboats Class Association from 2009-2011 and the Chairman of Hong Kong Race Week Organising Committee 2013-2014. He is the Chairman of the 29er Worlds 2018. He was a member of the Sailing Development Sub-committee 2009-2015, Match Racing Committee 2011-2016, and China Sea Race Organising Committee 2014. He has also been the Race Officer, Protest Committee Chairman and volunteer at some of the Club’s major sailing events. The award was presented to Mr Backe.