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	SAILING

SAILING CALENDAR 2025-2026

The latest version of the 2025-2026 Sailing Calendar is now available online, click here to view.

ST. JAMES'S PLACE SUNSET SERIES

22 August

The last race of this year's St. James's Place Sunset Series will be held this Friday 22 August.

First warning signal is 1730hrs.

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

Race 1 of the 2025-2026 Coastal Series will take place on Saturday 6 September starting at 1100hrs. This Category 3 race is ideal practice for crew looking to enter the Vietnam Race 2025 or Rolex China Sea Race 2026. You can log this race experience as part of declaring your crew suitability for participation in offshore races.

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

BMW AUTUMN REGATTA

13 to 14 September

A two-day regatta run from Kellett Island marks the opening of the racing season. With approximately 90 class boats and big boats taking to the water, Victoria Harbour will become a kaleidoscope of colourful spinnakers and yachts.

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

Club Sampan Suspension

Saturday 13 September 1100hrs to 1400hrs and 1630hrs to 1830hrs
Sunday 14 September 0930hrs to 1230hrs and 1530hrs to 1800hrs

The Autumn Regatta is one of the Club's premier regattas 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 the Kellett Island pontoon and moorings, during the above times. All sampans will be used to take members from the Kellett Island slipway to their boats. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

SAILING VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to our volunteers who supported last season's regattas! 2025 - 2026 will be another busy year. If you would like to offer your help for any of the Club's larger sailing events, please give us a preliminary indication of your availability by filling in the form here .


	OFFSHORE

HONG KONG TO VIETNAM RACE- STARTS 28 & 29 OCTOBER

2025 will mark the 11th edition of this biennial race which is the longest Category 1 offshore race in Asia! The race was first run in 1996 and then regularly since 2004. The Hong Kong to Vietnam Race 2025 is a qualifying race for the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and is run under the auspices of RORC.

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

ROLEX CHINA SEA RACE - STARTS 4 MARCH 2026

This 565nm Category 1 Offshore Race is run under the auspices of RORC with the race taking competitors from Hong Kong, China to Subic Bay in the Philippines.

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

WORLD SAILING SAFETY AT SEA SURVIVAL COURSES

Please note the below courses will be the only courses held before the Hong Kong to Vietnam Race and Rolex China Sea Race due to pool closure.

Full course: 4 to 5 October 2025
Refresher course: 19 October 2025

For RHKYC Category 1 Offshore Yacht Races at least 50% of a crew (including skipper) shall have undertaken Safety at Sea Survival training, Asia Pacific Yachting run these courses on behalf of the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China.

Refresher course eligibility: This course is only open to those who hold a World Sailing (ISAF) certificate not more than 2 years past the expiry date on the first day of the course and issued in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong or by the RYA. (see World Sailing, Offshore Special Regulations 6.01.5).
If older than 2 years you must complete a 2 day course.

Details and entry link - click here

FIRST AID, CPR & AED COURSES

11 September

ECT-HK will be running a Refresher and Standard First Aid, CPR & AED course 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


	SEMINARS

PROTEST SEMINAR

Thursday 28 August 2025

1830hrs to 2000hrs, Main Lawn Kellett Island

Whether you're new to racing or a seasoned competitor, understanding the protest process can make a big difference. In this interactive seminar, National Judge Cathy Delany will help you understand the process, including:

What to do when you want to protest

How to lodge a valid protest

Prepare for the hearing

What will happen during the hearing

Tips to improve your chances of success

This is a great opportunity to boost your confidence, sharpen your knowledge, and get answers to all your protest process related questions.

Click here to register

TEAM RACING SEMINAR

Wednesday 27 August 1900hrs

A team racing seminar will be conducted by RHKYC team racing specialists Mark Parker and Emily Randall, covering the competition process, rules, starting sequence and key moves.

Content is targeted at crews competing in the Champions of Champions Regatta, however the seminar is open to all Class members interested to learn more about Team Racing.

*Attendance numbers are limited, please book HERE


	SAIL TRAINING

YOUTH WEENEND COURSES

Youth Weekend Courses (September–December) will open for enrollment on the following dates:

Members: 8 August at 1700hrs
Non-members: 22 August at 1700hrs

Due to increasing demand for Saturday sessions, we will accommodate 16 sailors per session.

Please be reminded that for members enrollments, a valid membership number must be provided at the time of enrollment, or the enrollment will be cancelled. Only members and their immediate family are eligible to enroll under member status.

Weekend courses are designed for sailors who have already completed the Beginner Course.
For more details, please visit our website: Youth Sail Training. Course fees and schedules will be available on the system on the enrollment dates. All practical sessions will be held at our Dinghy Training Centre on Middle Island. Here is a link for Middle Island Location Map

Junior courses - click here
Youth courses - click here
All beginners and the syllabus courses will be held in Summer, October Half Team Break and Christmas Holiday. We will release the schedule in September, please click this LINK for the mailing list if you would like to get the schedule.

ADULT SAIL TRAINING

This term, we are offering a combined Adult Beginner Level 1 and Level 2 course, designed for sailors seeking a more intensive path to complete the HKSF Adult Dinghy syllabus. We have also opened the HKSF Level 3 course, available to adults and youths aged 16 and above. Standard HKSF entry requirements apply: participants must hold all lower-level HKSF certificates and have completed at least one season of sailing since obtaining their Level 2 certificate. For full course details, please refer to the HKSF Dinghy syllabus and logbook.

RHKYC Members enrollment opened on 6 June
Non-members enrollment opened on 20 June

Course schedule for July to December - click here

Adult Dinghy - click here
RYA Powerboat & Safety Boat - click here
Keelboat Sailing - click here

You may join the mailing list here: click here, we will inform you via email once next schedule (October Half Team Break & Christmas Holiday) are ready.

You also can pencil the following enrollment dates on your calendar.
October Half Team Break: For RHKYC Members enrollment will open on 5 September and non-members enrollment will open on 19 September
Christmas Holiday: For RHKYC Members enrollment will open on 10 October and non-members enrollment will open on 24 October.

Please note that we are not able to reserve places in advance. Spaces on courses can only be booked through the website.


	NEWS

RHKYC Big Boat Owners

Thursday 4 September 2025

An informal opportunity for RHKYC Big Boat owners and skippers to meet with some of the members of the Yacht Racing SubCommittee to exchange views and aspirations. Committee members will be present at the Main Lawn, Kellett Island, 4 September from 1830hrs to 2000hrs.

MARINE FEES

Please note that at their meeting on 26 June 2025, the General Committee approved that Marine Fees be increased by 8.5% with effect from 1 August 2025.

CLUB MOORING

The Marine Office has a Club mooring available for use by a members boat up to 14.63 metres in length, in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter close to the outer breakwater. As there are no members on the waiting list for this mooring please contact Joanne at marine@rhkyc.org.hk if you are interested renting the mooring.

RHKYC ONLINE PROTEST FORM

Protests/Hearing Requests can be submitted electronically for any Club or Class racing events.
Forms will be accepted either electronically or on paper format.

Online Protest Form- click here

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:

Kellett Island
F irst Aid Box	Reception, Bistro, Regatta Room, Main Bar, Sports Bar & Bowling Alley, Pool, Gym, Male Changing Room, Female Changing Room, Sailing Office
AED	Main Bar, Pool, New - outside old Admin building
Middle Island
First Aid Box	Boat Room, Sailing Centre Level 2 Office, Sailing Centre Level 3, Clubhouse, Rowing Shed
AED	Sailing Centre Level 2 Office
Shelter Cove
First Aid Box	Guard House, Clubhouse
AED	Guard House
Marine
AED	4 Committee Boats