Please select your home edition
Edition
sMRT AIS Man Overboard Beacons AUS / NZ

UK Sailmakers Typhoon Series 2017, Race 7

by HHYC Media on 15 Aug 2017
Ambush and Vineta round Bluff Island HHYC
Last Sunday was the plum-perfect example of why we go sailing in Hong Kong. Sunshine, breeze, clear air, and some of the best scenery around any race course in the world (really, no exaggerations here) made for a whizz bang day out on the water for everyone.

This was scheduled as an ‘islands’ race, and RO Nigel Slattery - ably assisted by HHYC staff and volunteers on the committee boat - opted for a 26nm course for the IRC Division A & B fleets.

Club mark - North Ninepin - East Ninepin - a run down to Bluff Island - back to North Ninepin - Steep Island – Trio – Table - finish at Little Palm Beach. For everyone else it was a shorter version, leaving out the expeditions to the Ninepins (although there were plenty of voices to be heard in the bar later, saying “can we have longer courses, please?”

Racing got under way on schedule at 1100h in a 9-12 kts south-southwesterly. 11 IRC Div A boats were joined by six in Div B. Jelik, coming up from the rear, powered its way through the fleet to take an early lead heading for the Ninepins (clearly visible for a change) on the horizon.


However, despite finishing 20 minutes ahead of anyone else, Jelik was relegated to eighth on handicap, with honours going to the Sydney GTS 43, Otonomos Mandrake III, followed by Vineta and Ambush separated by just 28 seconds. Seawolf claimed line and handicap honours in IRC Div B, ahead of Sell Side Dream and Juggerknot.

The second start saw the 10 IRC Division C and 10 Sport Boats hit the line, but front-runner Arcturus was over early and obliged to restart. Red Kite II took the daily double with Dexter II second and Whiskey Jack third.


The Sportsboats, led by Hotwired, Merlin and Havoc, took much pleasure in leaving many of the larger Div C boats in their wake. Meanwhile, a benevolent RO left the start line open for a late arriving Sam Chan on the Magic 25, It’s My Pleasure HKG069. Although making up a lot of ground, Chan still finished at the back of the division.

Six J/80s and six HKPN Division A boats combined for a noisy start, with Jive taking the J/80s honours ahead of Footloose and Jelik 6. In HKPN Div A Surfdude rode the waves best to claim line and handicap honours ahead of Temujin and No One Else.

The third start saw the 10-strong HKPN Div B fleet off on their island jaunt. The Bavaria, 4 Sail, was the first home but finished ninth on handicap; honours went to LoTech, White Dragon and Gecko.

With the 59 boats having had a good time, the prizegiving back at the HHYC’s Garden Bar, with sponsored San Miguel refreshments, brought a fitting conclusion to a great day on the water.




Hyde Sails 2024 - One DesignAllen Dynamic 40 FooterX-Yachts X4.3

Related Articles

Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet
Says Elodie Bonafous' is the boat to beat This weekend's biennial Rolex Fastnet Race - one of the oldest classics in sailing - sees the IMOCA Class return to the racetrack, with eight boats on the startline on Saturday for what is the second round of this year's IMOCA Globe Series Championship.
Posted today at 3:12 pm
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6
Arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time Sarah-Quita Offringa pushed all the way by Maaike Huvermann in arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time, while Yentel Caers wins ‘Battle of Belgium' against Steven Van Broeckhoven to hold respective event leads.
Posted today at 11:48 am
Admiral's Cup 2025 | D2 Inshore Racing Videos
One race and then it was all done. Very light and even a bit of liquid sunshine. One race and then it was all done. Very light and even a bit of liquid sunshine.
Posted today at 10:57 am
How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race
At present 451 yachts are entered, which, if all start on Saturday, will break the previous record. This year's centennial edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail this Saturday, 26 July from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, Isle of Wight, bound for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France.
Posted today at 10:30 am
WASZP Games 2025 Day 3
When racing got under way, it was a game of patience, persistence, and pressure-hunting Day 3 of the WASZP Games dawned with cautious optimism as the early risers in the boat park were greeted by a light but promising northerly breeze. However, an approaching front caused the race committee to call a three-hour postponement.
Posted today at 8:23 am
Masters Games in Canberra early bird entries
More than 200 sailors are expected to hit the waters of Lake Burley Griffin More than 200 sailors are expected to hit the waters of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra this October as part of the 2025 Australian Masters Games
Posted today at 6:52 am
Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery
The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul still makes the action come alive The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul Wyeth still makes the action come alive with his photos. Here's his gallery from the racing on Wednesday in the 2025 Admiral's Cup.
Posted today at 5:26 am
Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery
Out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action Patrick Condy of PKC Media was out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. Here are his selection of photos from the racing!
Posted today at 5:06 am
Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery
Up close and personal with the teams on a lighter wind day Thanks to her long lens and skill, Ingrid Abery got up close and personal with the Admiral's Cup teams on a lighter wind day in the Solent. Enjoy these crew photos, and many more in the gallery above!
Posted today at 4:46 am
Admiral's Cup 2025 | Day One Inshore Racing Pics
An excellent day's racing with good breeze. Day One of Inshore Racing at the 2025 Admiral's Cup was highlighted by good breeze.
Posted today at 1:09 am