RHKYC Sharks Racing Team - Application Form

RHKYC SHARKS RACING SQUADS 2024/25

Deadline for enrolment is August 8th, 2024 at 1700hrs

Places in the team will be confirmed by Friday August 16 ^th.


2024/25 Coaching fees for all squads include:

-Regular weekend training (1 or 2 days) from September to May 2024/2025
-Coaching support at club racing
-Coaching support at regattas
-Regular weekday training (1 afternoon per week)
-Holiday clinics (3-4 day clinics during school holidays)
-Boat moving costs (this year sailors will not need to pay an additional fee per boat move)   Sailors will still be expected to assist with preparing and loading/unloading boats.
-Weekly Fitness training (1 evening per week) – Performance teams.
-Eligibility for club subvention and support for overseas regattas.
-Club run seminars and talks from guest coaches/sailors.
-RHKYC Sharks Team Racing Bib
-Sharks team kit.

Please note, the Sharks program costs are subsidised by RHKYC and are significantly below the per-day training rate. Discrepancy between squads in terms of training days/hours is not reflected in the fees. Some months may have less training days due to club events/coach availability.

The club owns limited numbers of boats and sailors are encouraged to obtain their own boat. For ILCAs and 29ers, the club has a limited supply of boats which will be allocated on a season-long basis. Sailors who do not have their own boat may not be given a place on the team if there are insufficient club boats.

Sharks Training Policies:
The Sharks Program is built on a team first ethos where sailors are expected to train with, support and motivate each other to achieve success. This is not possible if sailors are not committed to the team. If a sailor is unable to attend training sessions or regattas, they are expected to notify coaches beforehand. Whilst organised Sharks training sessions or Sharks attended regattas (local or overseas) are ongoing, Sharks team sailors will commit to training/racing with the Sharks team and not independently or under a private coach without seeking permission of the RHKYC Middle Island Sailing and Marine Manager in writing beforehand. Sharks team members must also abide by the RHKYC bye-laws prohibiting the use of private coaches or instructors on site. Any breaches of this policy may be grounds for expulsion from the Sharks.


The structure for the teams will be as follows:

SHARKS JUNIOR PROGRAM (Ages 8-14):

1)Junior Racing Development Team ( formerly Optimist Silver Squad, Gold Squad and Optimist Development team).

2)Junior Performance Racing Team (Formerly Optimist Performance team)

Ages 9-14yrs 

Training days and times:
Saturdays and Sundays 0930-1630hrs
Wednesdays 1600-1800hrs
Thursdays (Fitness) 1800-1930hrs

Monthly coaching fee 3,300 HKD
Sailors must have their own equipment, 10% discount in the coaching fees for the private boat owners

Boats Sailed: This squad will primarily race Optimists, but will have the opportunity to race other boats during the season.

Minimum entry standard and requirements:
Applicants are expected to have raced consistently for at least one season. The team will be selected on a combination of 1. Club racing results, 2. Training performance/attendance in prior seasons (if sailing at RHKYC), 3.  performance in RHKYC Racing clinics, 4. Results in other regattas, 5. Pre-season trials (if required).
All sailors in this team must be a cadet member.

SHARKS YOUTH RACING PROGRAM (Ages 12-18):

1)   Youth Racing Development Team (Formerly Youth Silver Squad)

2 )ILCA 4/6

3 ) Sharks 29er Squad