Flash #19 2004
- Dragon Boat Races
- Super Prison
- Hairy Down-Wind Runs
- Another Leaving Party
Next Tuesday, 22nd June,
we all get a day off work to go Dragon Boating! Our team, The LBC
Hull Raisers, will be taking part so make sure you come down and
support, or better still, take part. We’ve had quite a few
people sign up for the team, and I’m expecting you all to
live up to that promise! There is still room for a few more to join
in on the day – full training will be given on the way to
the starting line. This is an event that is far more interesting
if you are taking part in rather than just watching. Our base camp
will be near the beach path, to the left of the stage as you look
at the sea. Gather at 7:45 (am!)
for the first race.
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You may have seen that the media is picking up more and more on
the issue of the Government wanting to build a Super Prison on reclaimed
land around Hei Ling Chau and a bridge from there to Mui Wo. The
plan has been reduced a little, and no longer seems to include reclaiming
between Hei Ling Chau and Sunshine Island, but will still involve
many years of disruption and destruction to our sailing area, with
a brightly lit fortress visible from most of South Lantau as the
final goal.
Not In My Back Yard is perhaps the most selfish of reasons to get
involved in a campaign against a project like this, but hopefully
it is enough to make a lot of people look further in to the matter
and think about the more altruistic reasons for this construction
being a poor idea. The Living Islands Movement (www.livingislands.org.hk
) is co-ordinating a campaign to preserve the natural beauty of
South Lantau. They have a meeting this Saturday, 19th
June in the Silvermine Hotel, Mui Wo, 11:15am. :
take the 10:45 ferry from Nim Shue Wan, or better yet, sail over
and make a day of it. Contact Eric Spain (ericjs@netvigator.com)
to offer your support.
The DB Yacht Club are also planning a parade of boats around the
island to demonstrate their opposition – I’ll pass on
details as they firm up.
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There’s no racing planned for this weekend, so expect some
decent wind. Last weekend had great weather : a couple of boats
got to Cheung Sha in 1 hour 45 minutes, which is pretty good going.
A few others had a great blast round Peng Chau with some hairy down-wind
runs. So get out there and enjoy it while you can!
If you do go out there, beware of the dragon boat race lane markers
in the bay – those flags are all roped together, so try to
cross the line midway between flags, and lift your rudders smartly
if you think your are going to snag them.
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The calendars for the second half of 2004 are in the post. If for
some reason you don’t receive yours you will be able to pick
one up from me on the beach next Tuesday, 7:45 – 8:00am only.
There’s a committee meeting tonight (17 June 2004), 7:30
in the DB Resident’s Club. Everyone is welcome to come and
share their views on how the club is going and to get involved in
making good stuff happen.
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There’s another leaving party coming up and once again, THIS
IS NOT MINE. I’m staying. I’m just passing on the information.
Lucy Vowles is leaving us to try life in gay Paris, and will be
saying goodbye at DiVino wine bar (73 Wyndham Street, Central) on
Saturday 10th July, 7.30pm,
then on to the Feather Boa, 38 Staunton St. Free drink if you come
dressed as a Frenchman.
Cheers,
Richard Carrey
7336 Disgrace
Secretary@LantauBoatClub.com
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