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	SAILING

EASTERN ASIA OFFSHORE RACE 2025

Starts Thursday 29 May

The Eastern Asia Offshore Race 2025 is organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and will take boats from Hong Kong to Tainan. Come down to watch the start in front of Kellett Clubhouse, warning signal at 1110hrs.

Notice of Race - click here - NTC # 1 - click here - Sailing Instructions - click here

ST. JAMES'S PLACE SUNSET SERIES

6 June to 22 August

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Sunset Series. The ever-popular race is held over 12 Fridays throughout the summer months and is a good excuse to start the weekend early - fun, relaxed sailing with friends. The race track is in front of the Club which makes it a great event for spectators if you don’t wish to sail. First warning signal is 1730hrs.

Notice of Race - 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 - 23, 30 May
Start time – 1500hrs
Race duration – 90 -120 min
Race area – Harbour, as far as TCS4

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

WORLD SAILING'S STEERING THE COURSE WOMEN'S INTERCLUB SAILING FESTIVAL

Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 1 June

Join the global women’s sailing festival hosted by Hebe Haven Yacht Club with Sailability Hong Kong for a number of interesting on-and-off-water activities and events that encourage and incentivise participation by women and girls in sailing.
Come and sail with friends from RHKYC, meet women sailors from other Clubs and enjoy the party afterwards!
All those interested in participating (any competency welcome) please sign up here
and for more information please email Marina Hoyle


	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, 17 to 18 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


	SAIL TRAINING

SUMMER YOUTH SAILING PROGRAMME

We are extremely excited to release the schedule for the Summer Youth Sailing Programme at Middle Island. We also will run Junior combine courses as same as last summer and offer Youth Keelboat courses during in this year, please see the following table for your reference.

RHKYC Members enrollment opened on 2 May
Non-Members enrollment opened on 16 May

Junior (6-10 years old) courses - click here
Youth (10-18 years old) courses - click here

If the above schedule can’t match your holiday, you may join the mailing list here: click here, we will inform you via email once next schedule (Oct Half Team Break & Christmas Holiday) are ready.

You also can pencil the following enrollment dates on your calendar.
Oct 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.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the water this summer.


	SEMINAR

SPEAKER CORNER BY DR. VAUDINE ENGLAND ON NOEL CROUCHER

21 May, 1900 to 2000hrs

A speaker corner will be held on Wednesday 21 May, conducted by Dr. Vaudine England, author of the book The Quest of Noel Croucher: Hong Kong’s Quiet Philanthropist, which details Mr. Croucher’s legendary life- from a young British man who came to Hong Kong with nothing to one of the richest tycoons actively engaged in Hong Kong business development and a respected philanthropist- yet his name is not widely known to the public. Dr. England will also share her story of tracking down his boat to a marina in Phuket. Be prepared for a night full of captivating stories and shared memories.


	NEWS


© RS Sailing

RS 21 BOOKING

One RS 21 keelboat has been leant to the Club for members to trial on. Any Club member under the Club’s Approved Helm List wishing to take out the RS 21 please complete the booking form, indicating the desired reservation date and time. Each member can sign up one session for free and one PVOL holder must be on board. Members not currently on the Approved Helm List can apply for exemption by emailing sailing experience to sailingoffice@rhkyc.org.hk, final decision will be made by Sailing Committee.

Buoyancy aids are required to worn at all times when sailing on RS21, please bring your own.

Any damage that is found before or caused during sailing the boat must be reported.

Booking Form: click here

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
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


	TRAINING AND INFORMATION

Sharks Squad

For information about our Sharks racing squads, please follow the link below and check out their Facebook page!

Approved Helm

Members wishing to hire RHKYC dinghies/yachts must first be on the Approved Helm list.

Marine


	OVERSEAS EVENT INVITATION

THE ICOYC POST- WORLD FORUM CRUISE - 30 MAY TO 7 JUNE

SIR THOMAS LIPTON CUP - 24 TO 26 OCTOBER

All Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club event invites - click here

Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2832 2817 Fax: (852) 2572 5399 Email: office@rhkyc.org.hk




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SAILING

EASTERN ASIA OFFSHORE RACE 2025

ST. JAMES'S PLACE SUNSET SERIES

BIG BOAT RUM SERIES

WORLD SAILING'S STEERING THE COURSE WOMEN'S INTERCLUB SAILING FESTIVAL

OFFSHORE

HONG KONG TO VIETNAM RACE- STARTS 28 & 29 OCTOBER

ROLEX CHINA SEA RACE - STARTS 4 MARCH 2026

WORLD SAILING SAFETY AT SEA SURVIVAL COURSES

SAIL TRAINING

SUMMER YOUTH SAILING PROGRAMME

SEMINAR

SPEAKER CORNER BY DR. VAUDINE ENGLAND ON NOEL CROUCHER

NEWS

RS 21 BOOKING

RHKYC ONLINE PROTEST FORM

FIRST AID AT THE CLUB

TRAINING AND INFORMATION

Sharks Squad

Approved Helm

Marine

OVERSEAS EVENT INVITATION

THE ICOYC POST- WORLD FORUM CRUISE - 30 MAY TO 7 JUNE

SIR THOMAS LIPTON CUP - 24 TO 26 OCTOBER

All Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club event invites - click here

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All Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club event invites - click here

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