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Safety Warning: Rocks by Beach

May 7, 2012

At least three clusters of rocks block the approach to the north side of LBC’s beach. All boats should avoid this side at low tide, and sailboats with daggerboards should avoid it at all times. The approximate location of the … Continue reading …

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Rowers Win Sail/Paddle/Row Challenge

January 3, 2012

Congratulations to Liam Fitzpatrick and David Coudert, the LIRC mens’ double scull team, for winning the 2012 Sail/Paddle/Row Challenge, held on January 2, 2012. Liam and David defeated the first sailing boat by three minutes. Next were Christoph and Nelson … Continue reading …

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LIRC 1st Anniversary Regatta

December 30, 2011

“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 …

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RHKYC Coastal Rowing Weekend

May 30, 2011

On 21/22 May, 2011, Jonny and Sean joined the RHKYC crews, including Martin, on the last leg of their tour from Deep-Water Bay, through the Lamma Channel cargo ship expressway, via Turtle Bay, Peng Chau, Cheung Sha Beach, and Mui … Continue reading …

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Head of the Bay Regatta

May 1, 2011

On Sunday 17 April, 2011, our LIRC crews participated in their first regatta, with a total of four crews: Men Coastal 4x+, Open Men 4+, Open Women 4+, Mixed Coastal 2x. There were a total of 120 individual starts within … Continue reading …

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Around Peng Chau

April 2, 2011

Our première attempt to round Peng Chau in a double scull was Ulrike Weckler and Bob Wilson’s outing on March 26, 2011. Other crews have been quick to take up the challenge: Marcello & Kush, Jonny and Martin, and Marcello … Continue reading …

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