2016/12 ABC Now an RYA Powerboat Training Centre The All Souls Regatta: ABC Sailors Chart New Courses Previewing the Beneteau Four Peaks Adventure Race 2017 HORIZONS ISSUE 2016 /12 Published by: P2 From the Top: PPP Company Ltd Unit 713, Level 7, Core E, Club news from Commodore Chris Pooley, Rear Commodore – Sailing Alan Child Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Cyberport, Hong Kong P4 Festive specials from the ABC F&B team Tel: +852 2201 9719 Copyright: Aberdeen Boat Club P10 RYA powerboat training and certification at the ABC Printed by: Asia One Printing Limited P14 The 25th anniversary of Puerto Galera’s All Souls Regatta in Hong Kong ISSN: 2222-9582 P20 When the tough get going: the Beneteau Four Peaks Race 2017 Editorial Contact: Ann White [email protected] Advertising Sales Contact: Jo Allum [email protected] Horizons welcomes ABC member contributions of articles and photos. Published by PPP Company Limited. 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Any unauthorised use of this publication will result in immediate legal proceedings. Flag Officers Membership Service General Enquiries Chris Pooley • Commodore Manager Tel: 2552 8182 Mark O. Clift • Vice Commodore Cobo Liu Alan Child • Rear Commodore – Sailing Tel: 2553 3032 Four Peaks Restaurant Richard Walker • Rear Commodore – House [email protected] Tel: 2553 3422 Matthew Johnson • Hon. Treasurer Nick Bodnar-Horvath • Hon. Gen. Secretary Operation Manager The Galley Coffee Shop Alok Kumar Tel: 2554 9494 Management and Staff Tel: 2552 8182 Ext 837 General Manager [email protected] Night Guard Philippe de Manny Emergency Contact Tel: 2553 3231 Marine Services Manager Tel: 9154 0426 [email protected] Alex Johnston Tel: 2518 9523 General Manager’s [email protected] Personal Assistant Selina Mak Food and Beverage Manager Tel: 2552 8182 Ext 812 Robin Sherchan [email protected] Tel: 2555 6216 [email protected] P. 1 Commodore’s Letter an it really be a year since John Those who attended the THM will be Berry penned his farewell note in up-to-date on progress. To summarise CHorizons which heralded my move for those who missed, the Committee as his successor? It has gone all too pushes on doggedly with its planning, quickly, enjoyably so far me nonetheless dogged at seemingly every turn by new and I hope as rewarding for members. demands from various Government No point in dwelling on it; all events departments in line with the many of note have already been recorded. So: regulatory changes of recent years. looking ahead, the Town Hall Meeting That said, there is underlying support subscriptions are to increase by five (THM), updating members on progress for our objectives, so the net effect is percent from the new year. This modest with MI development, and the AGM that one of delay rather than a roadblock. inflationary adjustment is in line with an may bring some new names onto the Nonetheless, progress has been made earlier decision to adopt an incremental General Committee, will have occurred so full marks to our in-house experts for approach to the inevitable rather than to by the time you read this. Not so the their patient perseverance. shock members with a larger increase Southside Regatta, which takes place Brighter news: as described on page after a lull of several years. Some other over the weekend of 3-4 December. 10, the ABC is delighted to announce the charges increase in line. Another strong showing is expected, establishment of our new RYA-approved … On the other hand beer prices were with reports and photos to be presented Training Centre to teach Powerboat Levels reduced by 10 percent from 16 November in the January/February issue. 1 and 2 and Safety Boat courses, a first thanks to a masterly supplier renegotiation Then Commodore’s Drinks await sailors for the Club, commencing in the new by the GM! and families on Middle Island on Sunday, year. Those interested in obtaining these On that happier note, I wish all 11 December following the Waglan race. globally recognised qualifications should members a most enjoyable season at the Nothing like “drinks on the house” to contact Alex Johnston, whose efforts and Club over Christmas and a Healthy and draw a crowd, as a harbinger to the festive contacts pulled this off. Happy New Year to follow. season. And on that subject, look up the Finally, two more items of news, cornucopia of fun F&B events laid on one partially countering the other, Chris Pooley during the month: something for everyone. depending on one’s capacity: monthly Commodore Flag Officer’s Report e have had a good start to our the start of Waglan 3, two boats were sailing season with successful forced to retire due to loss of steering, Wopening regattas for both requiring towing back to their moorings. dinghies and keelboats. Wind conditions ABC marine staff handled the incidents over these two weekends were in total with their usual professional aplomb, and contrast, with barely enough wind to no doubt detailed investigations will have complete the first, and excellent winds identified the causes. for the second. Coincidentally, recently I read of the The first three races of the Waglan loss of the yacht Walawala 2 in the 2013 Series were successful, albeit with slightly Vietnam Race, with the report stating that lower turnout than in previous years, the yacht started taking on water after an rudders and the need to check you can likely due to the very full autumn racing incident resulting in loss of steering. This actually use the emergency tiller. Having calendar with other regattas, the China caused the crew to take to the life raft. personally experienced a loss of steering, Coast series and the Hainan Race. Many Fellow competitor yacht Krampus picked I can verify that knowledge and practice skippers report challenges with securing them up and most were transferred to a are essential. Never assume things will enough crew, so here is the chance to marine rescue helicopter and flown back work out as expected. The law of Sod take part: seek out sailing opportunities by to Hong Kong. The report praises the skill dictates otherwise! This applies to all registering on our website. of the helicopter crew and the excellent aspects of your boat. Sailing is rarely without incidents coordination with Race Control. although usually these can be resolved A key finding was the need for Alan Child without assistance. However, soon after regular inspection of steering gear and Rear Commodore – Sailing P. 2 December F&B Promotions Throughout the month, both the Four Peaks and the Galley will offer you a variety of festive offerings. Featured wines for December: December Events Louis Michel Petit Chablis 2014 Jean Loron Fleurie Château de Fleurie 2014 Santa Visits the ABC Saturday, 10 December By the glass, $62, by the bottle $300 The Harbour Room and Bridge 11 am-3:30 pm Featured beer of the month from Australia $148 for children under the age of five, $158 for Moa IPA, $38 children ages six–12 and $188 per adult Featured cocktails Santa’s visit will include lunch, a magic show and a Christmas Holiday Punch, $68 per glass, clown show, face-painting, games, a bouncy castle $230 per jar and $500 per bowl in the playground, and Santa’s appearance, at 2 pm, BH vodka, vanilla liqueur, pineapple and guava soda with Christmas goodies. Christmas Holiday non-alcoholic punch Parents are asked to deliver a small gift intended $48 per glass, $158 per jar and $330 per bowl for their child, value not to exceed $150, wrapped and labelled, to ABC Reception no later than Hot drinks: Friday, 9 December. Gingerbread Chocolate, $62 Please ensure your child’s name is on the gift – Vodka and dark chocolate liqueur remember, Santa is not getting any younger and needs your help to remember all the children who Gingerbread Latte with Dark Chocolate have been good this year. (non-alcoholic), $42 Special extra treats for Mum and Dad: Christmas Mulled Wine Mulled wine, gammon ham on toast, warm roasted $48 per glass and $780 per bowl chestnuts and mince pies. Red wine, cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, orange and brandy Commodore’s Christmas Cocktails Sunday, 11 December Middle Island 3-6 pm Complimentary To be held immediately following Race 6 of the ABC Waglan Series, our yearly gathering around a glass, Some of the dates on page four or two of mulled wine and Christmas nibbles is a of our Christmas brochure, in the unique opportunity to wish fellow Club members section on ABC seasonal events, and friends a merry Christmas. have been revised. All Club members and families are invited to mix Please accept our apologies and and mingle with our Commodore and ABC General find below the link to the revised Committee members, who will be on deck to share version of the ABC brochure their vision for the Club with you, but most importantly on Festive Season events and to share a very special Christmas moment.