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Our Dragon Series #2 took place Saturday, February 18. Since a few F18 teams were out of town, only three boats showed up for this weekend’s race. Also absent was our safety boat, making a round-the-buoys race impractical. So the … Continue reading …

It looked cold and windy when I checked the Internet on Saturday morning, February 4, and indeed it was cold and windy when I got to beach to greet what looked like a repetition of the Hong Kong F18 National … Continue reading …

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year to LBC members and friends! Few of us have been out on the water lately, as this holiday season has brought HK the coldest and greyest weather in memory. Hopefully it will … Continue reading …

Alexandra Nitsch and Christoph Grebe took fifth place and Tat Choi Fung and Joe Shieh took seventh competing against a talented and experienced field of ten boats at the 2012 Hong Kong F18 Class Association Championships, January 14–15, 2012, off … Continue reading …

Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all from everyone here at LBC! This year got off to a good start for us with the enjoyable sail/paddle/row challenge on January 2, in which representatives of LBC’s newest division, the rowers, … Continue reading …

“When the ninth day arrives the festivities begin with a rowing race. Four galleys participate, each piloted by one of Aeneas’s captains and manned by many eager youths. A suitable distance is marked off along the coastline and the race … Continue reading …

The Organizing Committee of the Blackberry 12th Philippine Hobie® Challenge has posted the official Notice of Race and Entry Form for the 2012 edition of the Hobie Challenge here. To be held from 10-17 March, 2012, the Blackberry 12th Philippine … Continue reading …

Who’s the fastest of the fastest fleet in HK? Can the new school finally beat the Hobie Tigers? We’ll find out on January 14 & 15th off East Lamma, when the Hong Kong F18 Class Association hosts its 2nd annual … Continue reading …

This year’s Air Canada Asian Open Regatta was a tremendous success, and I would like to thank everyone who supported and contributed to our annual event. All who attended enjoyed the regatta, the barbeque, and the awards party. This was … Continue reading …

TYPHOON WARNING—WORKING TEAM NEEDED TO MOVE BOATS Typhoon Nesat may bring up to 3m tides and Force 7 easterly winds starting Wednesday evening. The LBC Committee is arranging to move at least the front row of boats and perhaps others … Continue reading …

From Fragrant Harbour Magazine #262, August 2011 Air Canada Asian Open Regatta The Notice of Race and entry form for the 2011 Air Canada Asian Open Regatta are available on the LBC website (www.lantauboatclub.com). The regatta is scheduled for Saturday … Continue reading …

From Fragrant Harbour Magazine #261, June 2011 Summer Series #1 Over thirty Lantau Boat Club sailors gathered on Sunday morning, May 29, for the first race day in this year’s Summer Series. Outgoing Race Officer Richard Carrey gave a much-appreciated … Continue reading …

Racing Social Events Membership Figures Membership Policy Bringing Boats into LBC BBQ use and Cleanup Boat Covers From the Beachmaster RACING LBC kicked off this year’s summer racing season with a solid turnout for Summer Series #1 on May 29. … Continue reading …

JUNE 12 – Today’s Sunshine Island Sail is canceled because of persistent rain. But we’ll go ahead with a lunchtime BBQ at the LBC Clubhouse, followed by a sail if the rain lets up. If you were planning to sail, … Continue reading …

A quick announcement, so that LBC members and friends can mark their calendars: This year’s annual Asian Open Regatta will be held November 12–13, 2011.

It is my pleasure to serve the club as commodore for a second year. With the help of our new Officers Committee, we aim to attract more new, active members and organize more activities to encourage greater participation from existing … Continue reading …

Memberships 2011-12 The new membership form is on line at http://www.lantauboatclub.com/portal15/index.php?option=com_form&form_id=1&Itemid=200005 and ready for completion. Please note that the deadline for re-joining is midnight on the 31st of March (Registration form received and payment in the LBC account), after this, … Continue reading …

  Lantau Island Rowing Club The Extraordinary General Meeting to decide whether we would invite the proposed Lantau Island Rowing Club (LIRC) to join was held on Tuesday 23rd and prompted some lively debate.  The vote was cast with 31 votes … Continue reading …

Flash 22 November 2010 Extraordinary General Meeting Around the Island Race Navigation in Tai Pak Bay Sky International Hobie Club Pirate Party LBC Christmas Ball Extraordinary General Meeting.   Don’t forget there is a general Meeting to be held tomorrow … Continue reading …

Air Canada Asian Open Regatta LBC Christmas Party Lantau Island Rowing Club Hong Kong Youth Hobie 16 Regatta Beach Matters Hobie Club Pirate Party Air Canada Asian Open Regatta What a weekend – it was the best wind we have … Continue reading …

Typhoon Megi Update – Thursday PM Megi has changed course slightly and is now predicted to pass to the East between 150 to 180nm away, being at it’s closest on Saturday morning.  However, it is still the most powerful Typhoon … Continue reading …

  Typhoon Megi – Update It’s getting closer – and it’s a big one.  Megi is predicted to pass about 50NM to the East of Hong Kong on Saturday.  It’s a super Typhoon and winds gusting to 130knots are predicted, … Continue reading …

Super Typhoon MEGI Make sure your boat is secured, the cover tied on properly and drop your mast, particularly if your boat is a Hobie 16.  And please keep an eye on the weather forecasts and be prepared to come … Continue reading …

In this issue: Tram party – Oct 8 Hobie Asian Classic – Oct 16-17 Brian Phipps Training – Oct 31- Nov 12 Asia Open Regatta – Nov 13-14 Tram Party on 8 Oct Our next social activity is the Tram … Continue reading …

Typhoon Series The Typhoon Series was completed. Results are now available. See here: Typhoon Series 1-4   Novice Training Don’t miss the Novice Training on 15 August. If you have not registered yet, please send us the application form for … Continue reading …

Tropical Storm CONSON Typhoon Series- Club Sail Racing Race Training for Hobie World Championships Tropical Storm CONSON Make sure your boat is secured, the cover tied on properly and drop your mast, particularly if your boat is a Hobie 16.  … Continue reading …

Race Training for Hobie 16 World Champ Hobie 16 World Championships will be held in Weihai, China in August. It is a big event of the year as many HK sailors are entering the race. A number of LBC members … Continue reading …

As a new commodore, I appreciate your participation and support in the past. In this year, we aim at providing an energetic and attractive environment to all members.  The Club will organize a wide range of activities to meet your … Continue reading …

Sunshine Island Fifteen boats turned up to sail to Sunshine Island for the annual BBQ.  The event was a big success with thanks to all which participated, and particularly to James Branch and Dave Campbell for their hard work which … Continue reading …

Welcome to our new Committee… Taking over the role of Commodore is Joseph Shieh. Joe has been a long time member Club, and has been instrumental in getting greater participation from Hong Kong citizens. Please welcome Joe.

This Saturday is the annual Club BBQ on Sunshine Island.  We won’t let the weather forecast (Cloudy with a few showers) dampen our spirits- so Sunshine Island will still go ahead.  Meet on the beach at 10am, bring your own food, … Continue reading …

A new Committee was voted in at the AGM on 25th May. With our Commodore stepping down, we had several important positions to fill. Please welcome the new Committee and give them your support: Commodore Joseph Shieh Vice- Commodore Yu … Continue reading …

Sailing tomorrow (Friday) + BBQ Annual General Meeting – 25 May (this Tuesday evening) Flash newsletter distribution Coming Events Sailing Tomorrow Tomorrow is a Bank Holiday (Buddha’s Birthday) and the Club is organising some racing (Probably a long Round the … Continue reading …

As a watersports-oriented Club, we are very much dependent on the weather to enjoy our sport. After an unusually cold and extended Winter, the Spring has been very nice. The weather has warmed considerably but remained cool enough to ensure … Continue reading …

This is a period of growth in Club, in terms of both number of members and enthusiastic leadership. As the outgoing Commodore, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the LBC Committee and the Club’s many supportive members … Continue reading …

AGM Club sail race & BBQ- 21 May Sunshine Island- 12 June Open Day- 1 July Annual General Meeting The AGM is being held on Tuesday 25th May at 7.30pm.  But please note that the location has had to be … Continue reading …

Annual General Meeting- 25 May Mother’s Day Social Sail- Sunday (a few spots left)! Sunshine Island Beach Party – 12 June Beach Matters Lost $$$? Annual General Meeting The 2010 AGM will be held on Tuesday 25th May at 7.30PM … Continue reading …

Club Racing Novice Sail Training Social Sail Club Racing The Club Sail Racing event planned for last Sunday (yesterday) was postponed due to the tardiness of the majority of the sailors! At the time of the Skipper’s briefing, only 3 … Continue reading …

Racing tomorrow! Don’t forget, we have Club Racining tomorrow: Sunday 18 April. Meet at 9:30…Race briefing around 10am. Come and enjoy…the wind has been great!   Last weekend’s results are here: Easter Series 2010.

Welcome to New Members Club Racing Tomorrow New BBQ Welcome to LBC We have a number of new members who have just joined us for the 2010-2011 year. This year we plan to have more social activities, and will be … Continue reading …

It is time to renew your membership to the Lantau Boat Club. All members must renew by 31 March to avoid rejoining fees. Click here to renew now!

Cheung Chau Challenge Fragrant Harbour Multihull Trophy 2010 Memberships Tree Cutting Cheung Chau Challenge Last weekend’s Cheung  Chau challenge was beset with the problem of very little wind.  There was no racing on either day with the boats being towed … Continue reading …

Racing Sunday 7th March Cheung Chau Challenge 2010 Memberships Racing Sunday 7th March Thanks to all those who turned up on Sunday for the practice race the weekend prior to the Cheung Chau Challenge.  The conditions were good and the … Continue reading …

Social Sail – Sat 27 Feb Cheung Chau Challenge Race Practice Membership Committee Posts Social Sail on Saturday afternoon, 27 Feb Join us for a fun, relaxing sail around the waters outside of Discovery Bay. Come down to the beach … Continue reading …

Race this weekend! Memberships Committe Posts Cheung Chau Challenge Upcoming Events Race this Weekend! It is time to de-ice your boat and get out on the water! Our first ‘real’ race of the year comes just as the weather is … Continue reading …

Racing- postponed due to extreme cold 2010 Memberships 2010 LBC Committee Boats Security Beach Matters Racing – Just too Cold? The last race of 2009 was frozen out… it seems that beach cat racers prefer warm weather. Hmmm, I can’t … Continue reading …

Asia Open Regatta 7-8 November! Training with Brian Phipps Dates to Remember Air Canada Asian Open Regatta There are now 40 boats entered so if yours is not and you want to sail, please do so as soon as possible.  … Continue reading …

Air Canada Asian Open Regatta Entries – discount ends tomorrow Brian Phipps Training – reserve your spot now or miss out Around the Island Race – change in availability of parking Regatta Entries To all prospective racers. Join now or … Continue reading …

Air Canada Asian Open Regatta- signup now Brian Phipps training- not to be missed Racing this Sunday Christmas Party? Air Canada Asia Open Regatta 2009 Sign up now for the Air Canada Asian Open regatta! We are now accepting entries … Continue reading …

With racing season upon us, it is most sailors favourite time of the year. Plenty of competitive events are on offer. The ABC Regatta was very good this year with decent weather and wind. Well done to LBC’s Clara Ng … Continue reading …

Another good year for the Club has come to an end, and we are looking forward to growing the Club in new directions this year. Although LBC has traditionally been about beach catamaran sailing, we now have a very strong … Continue reading …

Typhoon Koppu Beach Cleanup Air Canada Asian Open Regatta Hobie Asian Championships 2009 Share Your Boat! Upcoming Events Typhoon Koppu We had a bit of a lucky escape with this one.  Although not the strongest of storms, we realised at … Continue reading …

UPCOMING LBC EVENTS RHKYC Around The Island Race – Nov 19th, Register Now! Annual General Meeting – Nov 25h Santa Series 1, 2, 3 – Nov 26th Christmas Party – Dec 2nd Buy your tickets! GENERAL NEWS Access to the … Continue reading …

Club Rule Updates ABC Sunseeker Opening Regatta Foam Blocks Training Days Next Events Club Rules There have been a few changes to the Club Rules.  These are mainly aimed at improving the safety aspects of the club operation after a … Continue reading …

MINUTES OF THE LANTAU BOAT CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE DISCOVERY BAY RESIDENT’S CLUB ON THURSDAY 13th AUGUST 2009 AT 1900 Attending: Tom Nunan Commodore John Rempel Treasurer Richard Carrey VC Regatta Kevin Lewis HKSF Representative Simon Ludlow Secretary … Continue reading …

Ladies Helm Race enjoyed by all Typhoon Series Starts tomorrow (Sunday) Ladies Helm Race We had a fantastic day for the Ladies Helm Race with 10 boats on the water and a nice steady 10 knot breeze. The level of … Continue reading …

Ladie’s Helm Race tomorrow (Sunday)! Typhoons Safety   Ladies Helm Race This Sunday (tomorrow) is the Ladie’s Helm Race. Big prizes, food, drink and a great time are on offer. Both boats and ladies are still needed. We have experienced … Continue reading …

Open Day Novice Sail Training Ladies Helm Race Summer Series Day 2 Open Day Our Open Day was once again a big success. Thank you to everyone involved. Special thanks to Anne Ludlow for her organisation and Neil Jensen for … Continue reading …

Summer Series Results DBYC Regatta- This Saturday Open Day-1st July (SAR Day) Summer Series Results We had a good turnout for the first day of the Summer Series with 11 boats out on the water.  Results are on the club … Continue reading …

  Spring Series Day 2 is on! The second day of the Spring Series will go ahead tomorrow (Sunday 7th June) as the forecast looks like it should be a great day. Race briefing will be at 10am sharp. 

Sailing this Sunday Novice Training on Saturday DB Regatta on 27 June Racing on Sunday At the moment it’s looking like the second day of the spring series will be going ahead as the forecast is for Force 3 winds. … Continue reading …

Spring Series Day 2 – Postponed Unfortunately we had to postpone the second day of the Spring Series. With a 0-4 knot North wind and terrible visibility due to pollution creeping down from the mainland it was an easy decision … Continue reading …

The Club racing to date this year has been excellent. Race Officer Gabriel Kicks has been focusing on the basics- something most of our racers sorely need. This often includes shortening the course and getting in more races that centre … Continue reading …

Has anyone noticed it has been getting windy? The winds this year have been fairly aggressive. Of course, we are now at the start of typhoon season. This year, we will be taking tougher measures to ensure the safety of … Continue reading …

Race Results Training Day Kayak Owners Typhoons Noisy Boats Social Secretary Wanted Beach Safety Other Beach Matters Coming Events Race Results The Spring Series of Club sail racing kicked off on Sunday, and what a great day for racing! We … Continue reading …

Sail Racing This weekend- Spring Series 1 Cheung Chau Raid – Sai Kung Sail Training- Novice training 23 May Kayaks Boat Repair Sail Racing This weekend- Spring Series 1 We will kick off Club sail racing in May with the … Continue reading …

Plan for Cheung Chau Challenge this weekend Need Boat Repair? Plan for Cheung Chau Challenge Saturday April 25 8am – meet on the beach to rig 9am – brief run through of the rules (barging at the start, tacking in … Continue reading …

   Training and Practice this Saturday and Sunday… if you respond  Cheung Chau Challenge  Kayaks on the Beach Training this Saturday and Sunday In preparation for the Cheung Chau race we will be putting out a practice course on the … Continue reading …

   CLUB MEMBERSHIP-welcome new members! RACING- this Sunday + more!     CLUB MEMBERSHIP Thank you to everyone who signed up on time. Most everyone with a boat rejoined. We will be looking to streamline the process to make it … Continue reading …

  Man Kok Beach Cleanup and BBQ: this Sunday Cheung Chau Challenge: 25-26 April Boat Parts- don’t leave them out Man Kok Beach Cleanup & BBQ Don’t forget! Beach Cleanup sail/paddle and BBQ this Sunday, 22 May. Meet at LBC … Continue reading …

This is always a favourite time of the year for me. Racing has started again in earnest so there is plenty of opportunity to work on boat handling skills, racing tactics and fine tuning of the rig. Although I keep … Continue reading …

    Membership: Last Chance!  Click here to sign up now  List of paid members This weekend is your last chance to join or rejoin as a member of the LBC for the next 12 months. Boat owners must join … Continue reading …

   Membership Due!  Ox Series- Day 2, this Sunday  Beach Cleanup & BBQ, 22 March Club Membership More than half of current members have already submitted their applications. Thank you. Do not wait until the last day…do it now. The … Continue reading …

  Racing this Saturday! – Drag Racing with the DB Yacht Club (new addition to the calendar) LBC Memberships due A note on using Awah (our boat support guy) New Race Report Section on web site Racing opportunity this Saturday! … Continue reading …

  Club Rules 2009 Memberships- extremely important! Race Practice Day New Committee Members Upcoming Events Club Rules The new club constitution has had the club rules removed as they form part of the by-laws of the Hong Kong SAR regulating … Continue reading …

  3 items to cover: Racing this Sunday, briefing 10am sharp, so arrive early to sort out your boat. Pay your membership fees!  Check out your boat and gear before we get rid of it! Ox Series Just a gentle … Continue reading …

Happy Year of the Ox! We held our AGM on 19 January as promised.The attendance was good enough to ensure we had a quorum to vote on key issues. Highlights from the AGM: Our new Club constitution will take place … Continue reading …

  Annual General Meeting- MONDAY NIGHT! Club Constitution Sailing Hut- action required Junk to watch Chinese New Year Fireworks in the Harbour Annual General Meeting You should be aware that our Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on … Continue reading …

Our Annual General Meeting is on Monday, 19 January. Please make an effort to join us, as this is always an important event in deciding the direction of the Club. This year has special significance in that we are voting … Continue reading …

The new year is already looking good for the Lantau Boat Club. Our newly elected committee is already hard at work planning the activities of the year. In 2009, we plan to put more emphasis on getting people out racing. … Continue reading …

Annual General Meeting- next MONDAY! Club Constitution Revamp Sail to Cheung Cha Beach this weekend Annual General Meeting You should be aware that it’s being held at 7.30pm on Monday 19 January in the Multi Purpose hall in the HKRI … Continue reading …

2009/10 Memberships Annual General Meeting Club Constitution Sail hut floor renewal 2009/10 Memberships The 2008/9 membership renewals are due on 1 April 2009.  The renewals will have to be done using the on-line form on the club website and payment … Continue reading …

Happy New Year from LBC! New Year’s Day Sail & BBQ Annual General Meeting New Year’s Day Sail & BBQ It has become an LBC tradition to get out on the water for New Year’s Day. In years past we … Continue reading …

  Around the Island Race Results Paddling Fun Day- Dec 13th Dragons Run Outrigger Canoe Race Results Seminar on Sailing Racing Rule Changes Around the Island Race Results The 2008 Around the Island Race took place on Sunday, 23 November. … Continue reading …

In order to facilitate the implementation of the new Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009 to 2012 and highlight the changes on the rules to members, the HKSF has invited the ISAF International Judge of Australia, Mr. Tony Mooney, to … Continue reading …

Wow what a tremendous regatta we had this year. By all accounts, it was a spectacular event: the wind was great, the entries were higher than expected, the parties were awesome and the kit was first-class. I would like to … Continue reading …

Was it just me, or did this year seem to go by fast? It is already December, as the weather has suddenly reminded us. This time of the year traditionally sees many of our fair weather sailors pack up their … Continue reading …

Air Canada Asian Open Regatta Soko Islands Expedition Loro Piana Around The Island Race Dart 18 share for sale   Air Canada Asian Open Regatta   It was the windiest regatta for several years.  In fact, a little too windy … Continue reading …

Air Canada Asian Open Regatta 2008- THIS WEEKEND Regatta Kit Boats For the Regatta Ex-Club Boats Clubhouse Air Canada Asian Open Regatta 2008 It’s now just a few days to LBC’s main event of the year and the hard work … Continue reading …

Asian Open Regatta Boat Repair Program Paddlers News Matching Boats With Sailors Catering for the regatta Mystery Boat Regatta Kit Asian Open Regatta The entries for this year’s Asian Open regatta are still a bit light.  This is due to … Continue reading …

Well, what a mess from typhoon Hagupit. The destruction caused from the enormous ocean swell, onshore winds and resulting waves was the worst we have ever seen. More than 20 boats were damaged, some with damage beyond repair. All this … Continue reading …

Damaged Boats Club Website Snakes Tolo Channel Regatta Soko Islands Expedition We’re sorry to bombard you with another flash so soon after the previous flash, but there is a lot going on right now. Damaged Boats A repair programme for … Continue reading …

Update on Boat Repairs Insurance Claims Asian Open Regatta, 25-26 Oct Sign Up Now! Update on Boat Repairs I have spoken with a repair company who sent out a person on Monday this week. He has agreed to start working … Continue reading …

The Plan for Now Insurance Repair Hobie Asian Classic Air Canada Asian Open Regatta The Plan for Now Because of the extensive damage to our boats and beach, we have been working frantically to get everything back in order. We … Continue reading …

The Plan for Now Insurance Repair Hobie Asian Classic Air Canada Asian Open Regatta The Plan for Now Because of the extensive damage to our boats and beach, we have been working frantically to get everything back in order. We … Continue reading …

Typhoon Cleanup Boat Repair Hobie Asian Classic Typhoon Cleanup We will meet tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm to clean up the beach a bit and assess the damage caused to the boats. The has already proven to be the most damaging … Continue reading …

Typhoon Damage Typhoon Hagupit has caused extensive damage on the beach. Yesterday evening, a team of about 15 people moved unsecured boats and checked the tie downs of the remaining boats.  About a dozen more vulnerable boats were moved into … Continue reading …

Well here we are, right back into racing season again. Our first big regatta of the fall saw 14 boats commit to the full weekend of activities, and with some fine overall results. This bodes well for the rest of … Continue reading …

Brain Phipps Training- A few spots left! Hobie Asian Classic- Last Chance for early bird discount! Bidding for Dart 18 and Laser closing 30 Sept Asian Open Regatta dates typo Brain Phipps Training- A few spots left! The intermediate class … Continue reading …

Air Canada Asia Open Regatta 25-26 Oct