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Member Satisfaction Survey 2024

We would encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say. In order to thank you, we will be entering the names of everyone who has completed the survey into a lucky draw that will feature the following prizes:

1st prize - Four months free membership subscriptions!
2nd prize - Dinner for four in the Compass Room valued at $3,000
3rd prize - Ship Shop voucher valued at $1,500
4th prize - A magnum of Cuvee Commodore Champagne valued at $868
5th prize - A bottle of Cuvee Commodore Champagne valued at $488

May we take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your support and participation in this survey. We look forward to receiving your feedback.

This survey is open to Principal and Spouse members in the following membership categories: Life, Full, Ordinary, Junior, Short Term, Corporate Nominee and Individual Debenture.

The member survey will close on Friday 26 April.


	SAILING

BIG BOAT SUMMER CUP

Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 April

Big Boats are cordially invited to join the Big Boat Summer Cup raced in the Lamma area.

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

TOMES CUP

Saturday 27 April

The season’s final pursuit race, the Tomes Cup will take place on 27 April. The race is held in the eastern area of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, taking in Shau Kei Wan, Tai Koo Shing, Kowloon Bay and Hung Hom.

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

NATIONS' CUP

Sunday 28 April

Any keelboat with a RHKATI rating or a PHS handicap can enter. The unique feature is that everybody on board an individual boat must be of the same nationality - born, passport, language fluency. Are you up for this chance to claim the waters of HK for your country/region?

You don't have to be a member of the RHKYC - or ANY club in HK for that matter. Heck, you don't even have to live here. Fly in Ben Ainslie if you want!

There are NO restrictions on the number of boats that can enter for a country/region - so if for example there are 15 boats representing Hong Kong, the more the better.

For more information - click here - Online Entry - click here

BIG BOAT RUM SERIES

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

Dates - 3, 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

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


	SAIL TRAINING

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 will open on 19 April at 1700hrs. 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.

PVOCC GRADE 2

Date: 16 and 17 April (Part A), 29 and 30 April (Part B)
Time: 1830hrs to 2230hrs
Location: Kellett Island

This course prepares students for the HK Marine Department Examinations. Students may go to the HK Marine Department to register for the exam. The course is run by A & M Boating Ltd and will take place at RHKYC, Kellett Island, Causeway Bay.

Please register here

ADULT DINGHY, POWERBOAT AND KEELBOAT COURSES
JAN TO JUN 2024

Please see the attached schedule for reference.

Enrollment links and more course details can be found here:
Adult Dinghy: Click here

RYA Powerboat: Click here

Keelboat: Click here


	NEWS

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.

SAIL RACING AND TSUNAMI CREW KIT PROMOTION

One Free Boat Logo (8cm) is included for Sail Racing items, minimum order 4 pc.

All Artwork files are included for Tsunami items with minimum order of 10 pc.

WESTERN STEPS

The Western Steps are now open again for use and members are encouraged to use the steps for boarding if they are hiring junks or motor boats.

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
First 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