RHKYC Nations' Cup - pick your flag!
by RHKYC on 25 Apr 2017
Hong Kong - Nations’’ Cup 2016 RHKYC/Guy Nowell
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Often referred to as sailing’s answer to the (Hong Kong) Rugby Sevens, one of the Club’s most patriotic events is takes place this Sunday 30 April when crews turn out to racing in their national dress or other theatrical costumes. The Club has already received 35 entries from ten nations including: Hong Kong, England, New Zealand, China, Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, Singapore, Wales and the good ole US of A.
New Zealand is the defending nation going into Sunday’s competition having won three years in a row, picking up the immortal Vic Locke Memorial Trophy
[inscribed, in case anyone can forget, with the immortal words, “If you want to soar with the eagles, don’t sail with turkeys!”] and claiming the all-important bragging rights in the form of ‘flying’ national flag Main Bar.
The Nations’ Cup will kick off with the first start at 1235hrs, with the slowest boats setting off first, followed by three to four consecutive starts in 15 minute intervals, with the winning Nation being calculated using their RHKATI handicap system.
Conditions permitting, the intention is to sail a course taking boats out through the eastern end of Hong Kong Harbour, around Beaufort Island, and back into the Harbour to finish at in front of the clubhouse at Kellett Island.
Sponsors Gaastra and Peroni will be providing national flag temporary tattoos and post-race recovery drinks for all competitors, along with other goodies available on the day.
For sailors of all nations wanting to get involved, online entry is available at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/NationsCup.aspx together with the not-terribly-onerous and highly-flexible Nationality Criteria, Notice of Race, Crew Wanted and Available boards, and other race documentation.
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