Commodore’s Corner

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 …

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 …

The Lantau Boat Club is in danger of becoming the friendliest club around! We have had more social events and friendly competitions than ever before. Our Tram party was a success despite some foul weather. We held a breakthrough event … Continue reading …

This has already proven to be a very busy spring. We completed a successful Cheung Chau Challenge with an entirely new format, sailing in mixed teams within our Hobie Club brethren. We have held 2 fully-booked novice training sessions, led … Continue reading …

Wow what a cold streak we have been having! This has already been probably the coldest winter in half a century, and it has yet to show signs of easing up. For thin-skinned sailors like me, this weather has meant … Continue reading …

2008 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for our club. We have more members and more types of boats than ever before. Our paddling contingent has grown in numbers and quality, and we have unparalleled interest in … Continue reading …

After three years as Commodore and an earlier one as secretary it’s time for me to stand aside and let someone else have a turn.  It’s been a lot of fun and very fulfilling.  Also stepping down will be club … Continue reading …

The Air Canada Asian Open Regatta is the highlight of the Lantau Boat Club calendar, and I take great pleasure in extending a warm invitation to all multihull sailors to join us this year.  We are expecting a field of … Continue reading …

This is perhaps the most exciting time of the year for us in the Club. Racing season is upon us! During a successful summer of training and casual sailing, we should have more than enough helms and crew to boast … Continue reading …

The Dragon Boat Festival is always a good family day out in Discovery Bay, and with all the new waterfront restaurants now open, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. The LBC paddling section has been … Continue reading …

Welcome to the new look LBC web site! A huge vote of thanks is due to Tom Nunan, who put in a tremendous amount of work renovating our internet presence. Although we have a glossy new look, the big changes … Continue reading …

Once again, I am thrilled to report that we had a very successful Discovery Bay Asian Open Regatta. The organisation was excellent, the competition was keen and numbers were plentiful. With almost 50 boats registered, the Discovery Bay Asian Open … Continue reading …

The Hong Kong contingent for the Varuna- LBC Interport arrived at the Royal Varuna Club, Pattaya to find it as advertised – beautiful location & facilities, great weather, cheap beer…….and the legendary boat boys! This being Pattaya, before you start … Continue reading …

“Well, I have to say that it feels rather good to have the Cheung Chau Challenge Trophy back doesn’t it?? I don’t know about you, but in my shortie wet suit I found it more than a little chilly – … Continue reading …