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	SAILING

WORLD MARITIME MERCHANTS FORUM YMC ALMA MATER RACE

Sunday 16 November

YMC Alma Mater Race aims at promoting the sport of sailing to wider general public as well as to build a soft linkage to colleges or local universities. Each team shall be formed in such a way that over 50% of the crew have affiliation with the same academic institute as their team identity. Teams comprising of 3 or less members, all members must have the same academic affiliation.

Notice of Race - click here

LIPTON TROPHY

6 December

The Lipton Trophy is a pursuit race and is the first of four events that make up the Top Dog Trophy Series, which will be presented to the yacht with the best combined results from a series of races held over the season. The next event will be Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race (13 December 2025), HKRNVR Memorial Vase (10 January 2026) followed by Tomes Cup (25 April 2026).

Notice of Race - click here Online Entry- click here

SUN HUNG KAI & CO. AROUND THE ISLAND RACE

13 December

The Sun Hung Kai & Co. Around the Island Race is Hong Kong’s largest exhibition of sail and is a ‘must do’ for water sports enthusiasts in the region. It is a 26nm race around Hong Kong Island involving Class Keelboats, Dinghies, Beach Cats and Cruisers. The race is also a breath-taking event to behold either from the land, sky or sea so make sure to keep an eye out!

To hire private moorings at Kellett Island, please contact Anthony Rendall at: anthony@theboater.hk direct to make arrangements.

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

SUN HUNG KAI & CO. HONG KONG RACE WEEK 2026

Entry is now open!
Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 incorporating the 2026 29er Asian Championship. Running 27 January to 1 February 2026.
7 classes, 4 race courses - join us for some of the best racing in Asia.

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

FRIDAY SUNSET DINGHY RACING AT MIDDLE ISLAND

14, 21 November

Wondering how to kick off the weekend? Why not come down to Middle Island and join our Friday sunset dinghy racing. Fun and social racing starting at 1645hrs.

Afterwards? Upstairs for drinks and maybe a BBQ at the lovely Middle Island club house enjoying the amazing autumn temperatures.

Club dinghies are available for hire, entry is free!
Click here for more details and entry

SAILING CALENDAR 2025-2026

The latest version of the 2025-2026 Sailing Calendar is now available online, click here to view. Hard copies are available for pick up at the clubhouses.

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

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

FIRST AID, CPR & AED COURSES

26 November, 12 December

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


	SEMINAR

RHKYC Yacht Racing Sub Committee (formerly known as the Big Boat Committee) is pleased to announce the start of our Training and Development programme for 2025/2026.

ROAD TO RACING / Easy steps to get your first Regatta under PHS

Monday 17 November – 1845hrs to 1930hrs (plus followup chat)

Main Lawn

This is a session for those who have always wanted to race their big boat, but don't know how to start.

From finding and training your team, to understanding how to get on the water and get your boat ready for your first race, Hugues de Saint Germain and Johnson Yuen will introduce the basics of racing to the budding newcomer.

ROAD TO OFFSHORE RACING

Thursday 4 December – 1845hrs to 1930hrs (plus followup chat)

Main Lawn

Tiger Mok will present a training session for the aspiring offshore sailor or owner. Concentrating on content not offered elsewhere in the Club's courses. He will cover the makeup of a crew, how to train together to be effective offshore (including watch systems and night sailing, weather tools and routing, as well as preparation and safety.


	SAIL TRAINING

RYA YACHTING COURSES

Our club is now partnering with Asia Pacific Yachting to provide full range of both theory and practical RYA yacht cruising courses. Whether you're curious about cruising or ready to become a confident crew member, we have the perfect courses for you:

RYA Start yachting practical (2-day course) - See how it is to start yachting on a cruiser

RYA Competent Crew practical (5-day course) - A beginner’s course to become an active crew member

RYA Day Skipper practical (5-day course) - This course provides you with the confidence and skills to skipper a yacht.

RYA Coastal Skipper practical (5-day course) - Advanced course for skippering under more challenging circumstances

For more course dates and booking: click here

PVOCC GRADE 2

Part A (Master): 24-25 November
Part B (Engineer): 26-27 November
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

CHRISTMAS/WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY COURSES

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Christmas/Winter School Holiday Schedule is now ready!

Enrollment for RHKYC Members opened on Friday, 31 October
Enrollment for Non-Members will begin on Friday, 14 November
Enrollment will go live at 1700hrs on both dates.

Junior (6-10 years old) Courses: click here

Youth (10-16 years old) Courses: click here

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. For full course details, please refer to the HKSF Dinghy syllabus and logbook.

Course schedule for July to December - click here

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


	NEWS

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