Flash #33 2005

Allied Pickfords Hobie Asian Championships - Last Call for entries

Tomorrow (Friday September 30th) is the entry deadline for the Allied Pickfords Hobie Asian Championship 2005 Tai Tam Bay Hong Kong. If you did not sign up yet, you’d better be fast! As mentioned below, an informal introduction to Hobie sailing will be organized this Saturday.

How to register? Go to: here

TRAINING BRIAN PHIPPS – OCTOBER

The best way to improve your skills is to sign up for training with Brian Phipps!

Three courses will be organized:

· Novice Level 2 Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of October

· Intermediate/Cat conversion program: Mon 10th, Tue 11th and Wed 12th October

· Advanced; Sat 15th, Sun 16th and Mon 17th October.

Those who prefer personal training can organize a half day private training session.

Further details and registration form are published on the website!

Discovery Bay Asian Open Regatta - 22 & 23 October

Did you sign up already for our Discovery Bay Asian Open Regatta?

For those who registered but did not pay yet, please post a Cheque made out to "Lantau Boat Club" to The Treasurer, Lantau Boat Club, c/o Discovery Bay Residents Club, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong.

Help Needed on the water for DB LBC Asian Open Regatta

Its time once again for the regatta, and we need some helpers in the Safety Boats again this year. Its a great chance to see the action up close, without having to sail. There will be a driver in each boat, the main task of helpers will be to man the radio and help the driver as necessary. Its also a great opportunity to take photo's! The dates are Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of October. Its not paid I'm afraid, but you can expect free food (and the beach party on Saturday evening) together with free shirt and other goodies. If you are interested get in touch with Nicole ( secretary@lantauboatclub.com ) and she will pass on your contact to our Safety Officer, Kevin Lewis. Thanks!

Introduction to Hobie sailing (for Dart sailors) – Saturday October 1st

For those you join the Hobie Asian Championships and have no or limited experience with sailing a Hobie, Hamish will organize an informal introduction to Hobie sailing.

Introduction will touch upon the basic like rigging for different conditions; beating and running; technique tips (i.e.- crew weight positioning); and how to avoid a capsize.

We start at 11:00 on the beach and finish around 3:30.

HK Catamaran Association Christmas ball – December 3rd

Don’t forget to block your calendar on December 3rd for the HK Catamaran Association Christmas ball. The party will be organized at the Ladies recreation club. After a Christmas dinner in Black Tie, we will open up the dance floor!

Tickets cost HKD 600 person. If you like to reserve early, please contact Michele for tickets ).

Nicole

Sponsors of the Discovery Bay Asian Open Regatta 2005:

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Links Relocations:

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