Commodore’s Corner

Dear LBC Members, Regrettably, increasing tensions between my role at work and the requirements of the club now that it is incorporated have left me with no option but to resign as Commodore. I had thought that these tensions could … Continue reading …

January seemed a quiet month but we saw our rowers Jonny Rodda, in the men’s singles, and Marianne Kolding and Stephanie Vom Hagen, in the women’s doubles, take two golds while Karen Rodda, in the women’s singles, captured a silver … Continue reading …

What a year! We had it all . . . big wins, big winds, a T10, new boats, regattas, BBQs, renovations, and fun. Here’s a reminder of LBC’s highs and lows of 2012. January started with the Sail-Paddle-Row Challenge being … Continue reading …

What a month November has been! LBC has been showing the rest how to do it, and with such style! At the Around The Island Race our sailing members won the overall, the ladies helm, F18 class, and Hobie 16 … Continue reading …

October has been yet again a very busy month. The paddlers held a very successful regatta, the annual Lantau Classic, attended by about 150 paddlers from all over Hong Kong. The rowers had their first crew, Colin and Stepan, compete … Continue reading …

First, on behalf of the members of Lantau Boat Club, I would like to send our deepest sympathy and condolences to all who lost loved ones in the tragic ferry accident off Lamma on 1 October. On a less sombre … Continue reading …

September 2012 — I hope everyone had a great summer sailing, paddling or rowing. We now move into the busy period with a number of events coming up on us shortly. First up is the Round Island paddle on 8th … Continue reading …

August 2012 — July was supposed to be a quiet month. Vicente put paid to that! The storm completed what looked like a three-point turn to reverse itself and strengthen into HK’s worst typhoon in 13 years. We were extraordinarily … Continue reading …

June 2012 — Traditionally April is the month of the spring clean but for us this has been May. What an excellent job the Beachmasters have done in clearing, fixing, and reorganising the LBC clubhouse. This was a very large … Continue reading …

May 1, 2012 — April was an active month with all sections of the club making use of the warming weather. Although a number of sailing race days were planned around the holidays not all had wind. However, there was … Continue reading …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …