The ever-popular summer Sunset Series is held over 12 Fridays throughout the summer months. The series is open to all 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.
2024 marks the 32nd edition of the China Coast Regatta, this event will be run from Middle Island from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 October. Competing yachts can expect the best of Hong Kong’s sailing conditions, excellent breeze, blue skies and warm friendly waters.
The 14th edition of the Hong Kong to Hainan Race will start on 14 November 2024. This biennial Offshore Category 1 race is a classic 390nm downwind passage to Sanya, on the island of Hainan in southern China.
Full course: 2 to 3 November 2024
Refresher course: 27 October 2024
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 full 2 day course.
Please note that at their meeting on 27 June 2024, the General Committee approved that Marine Fees be increased by 5% with effect from 01 August 2024.
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