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Sailing and Training Circular

 
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SAILING

 
 
 

SUN HUNG KAI & CO. HONG KONG RACE WEEK 2025
INCORPORATING  2025 29ER ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

11 to 16 February

Race with Asia’s best at Hong Kong’s largest international dinghy regatta. 
Racing takes place in 7 classes: 29er – ILCA 4 – ILCA 6 – ILCA 7 – RS Tera – RS Feva – Optimist – Fusion and 2.4mR  
Over 4 racecourses, out of the Volvo Middle Island Water Sports Training Centre

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

VOLVO LADIES HELM

8 and 9 March

Mark your calendar! The Big Boats, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Impalas, J/80s, Pandoras and Ruffians will be holding their annual Ladies Helm Races in the harbour while the Dragons and Sportsboats will have their races on 9 March.

Please join us for a great day of competitive racing!

For Big Boat, Etchells, Flying 15, Impala, J/80, Pandora and Ruffian classes
Notice of Race -  click here -  Online Entry -  click here

For Dragon and Sportsboat classes
Notice of Race -  click here -  Online Entry -  click here

BIG BOAT DOUBLE HANDED SERIES 2024-25

22 February & 17 May 

Race 3 of Double Handed Series will take place on 22 February. This will be a gentle introduction to the wonderful discipline of double handed sailing and is especially open to those who have never raced double handed before.

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

 

COASTAL RACE SERIES 2024-2025

1 March

Race 4 of the 2024-2025 Coastal Series will take place on Saturday 1 March starting at 1100hrs.  This Category 3 race is ideal practice for crew looking to enter the Eastern Asia Offshore Race. You can log this race experience as part of declaring your crew suitability for participation in offshore races.

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

 
 
 
 

OFFSHORE

 
 
 

EASTERN ASIA OFFSHORE RACE 2025

Starts Thursday 29 May 2025

The Eastern Asia Offshore Race 2025 is organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and will take boats from Hong Kong to Chinese Taipei.

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 COURSE

Full course: 8 to 9 March

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. 

Details and entry link -  click here


FIRST AID, CPR & AED COURSE

14 March

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

 
 
 

BIG BOAT SAIL TRIMMING

Thursday 13 February

Targeting sailors and owners who know little in order to increase their level and gain confidence.  The seminar will take place on Thursday 13 February at 1900hrs in the Annex Room, Kellett Island and on Zoom

Registration  click here / Zoom Link  click here

 
 
 
 

SAIL TRAINING

 
 
 

YOUTH EASTER HOLIDAYS SCHEDULE 2025

We are pleased to announce the schedule for Easter School Holiday Courses. Enrollments for Members will open on 28 February at 1700hrs and Non-member enrollments will open on 14 March at 1700hrs.

2025 Easter Mini Age  7 to 11 Apr 14 to 18 Apr Enrollment Link
Adventure Watersports AM/PM 6  
Step 1 PM 7  
Step 2 PM 7 Click here
Solo AM 8  
Step 3 AM 8    
Step 4 AM 8    
HKSF Level 1 10  
HKSF Level 2 11 Click here
HKSF Level 3 11    
Junior Intro Racing Clinic  8    
Youth Intro Racing Clinic  12   Click here
Go Sailing  12    

 

ADULT SAIL TRAINING

We are happy to announce the schedule for Adult Sail Training Jan to Jun 2025. Please be reminded that a valid RHKYC membership number must be provided with all Members enrollments or the booking will be cancelled. Membership priority for courses is available to members and their immediate family only.   

Adult Beginner Sailing -  click here
Adult Advanced Sailing -  click here
Keelboat Sailing -  click here
RYA Powerboat & Safety Boat -  click here

 

JUNIOR/YOUTH WEEKENDS SAILING COURSE

Thank you for your children attending Sail Training courses with us during weekends, we are extremely excited to release new weekends schedule for Apr to Jun 2025. 

 8 Sessions (Morning/ Afternoon)

Apr 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14

Enrollment links and more course details can be found here:

Junior Sailing Club

Youth Sailing Club

 
 
 
 

NEWS

 
 
 

 

MAIN BAR RENOVATION AND UPGRADE- UPDATE

Please log in to the member section of the website to read the latest update (posted 27 January).

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MARINE SAFETY (ALCOHOL AND DRUGS) ORDIANCE

The Marine Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Ordinance came into effect on 1 January 2025. 

According to the Ordinance, any person involved in operating a vessel, including those who control, navigate or pilot a vessel, or perform designated duties, i.e. relating to the safety and the security of the vessel and the protection of the marine environment on board a vessel that is under way, will commit an offence if the person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent of being incapable of having proper control of the vessel or performing designated duties properly, or has alcohol exceeding the prescribed limits in the person's body, or has any specified illicit drugs in the person's body. Upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for three years as well as disqualification of relevant qualifications for life.

 
 
 

CHANGES TO SAMPAN ARRANGEMENTS

Please note the changes of service provided at Shelter Cove (ie the new sampan service between Shelter Cove and the Pak Sha Wan Public Pier Island sampan and the cessation of the sampan service between Shelter Cove and Hebe Haven Yacht Club). 

These changes took effect from Monday 4 November

Click here for more information

 
 
 

 

WESTERN STEPS

Members are encouraged to use the western 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

 

 
 


 
 

TRAINING AND INFORMATION

 
 
 

Sharks Squad

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

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Approved Helm

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

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Marine

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

 
 
 
   
 
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