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Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse
  • Apr 16

Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse

Situated at the southeast of Hong Kong Island, Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse, being the first of its kind built in Hong Kong, was put into...
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The Binoculars - Good for Spotting Ships and More!
  • Aug 5, 2021

The Binoculars - Good for Spotting Ships and More!

Yes, another gift from Tamar at the time of the Handover! and if you haven't noticed them, they now reside in the Chart Room. There are...
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The Binnacle
  • Jul 5, 2021

The Binnacle

"A binnacle is a waist-high case or stand on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational...
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The Gate Emblem
  • Jun 17, 2021

The Gate Emblem

The emblem was donated to the Club at the time of the Handover in 1997. It had been mounted on the entrance gate to the Tamar site in...
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Vintage Lamps
  • May 21, 2021

Vintage Lamps

If you've been to Kellett Island you've walked past either or both pairs of brass lamps that were presented to the Club by the Royal Navy....
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Tomes Cup
  • Apr 21, 2021

Tomes Cup

This trophy was presented to the Club in 1969 by Mr. Alec Tomes whose father was one of the founders of Shewan Tomes & Co., a well-known...
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A Mystery, Solved
  • Apr 7, 2021

A Mystery, Solved

We had set out to write a story about the Club bells which we have at all three Clubhouses but no sooner had we started, we realised we...
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The Mermaid
  • Mar 25, 2021

The Mermaid

From the South China Morning Post, 30 December 1949 Facing seaward, a small statue called "The Little Mermaid" stands on a rock in front...
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The Hoi Loong
  • Jan 14, 2021

The Hoi Loong

Many of you will remember the late Pat Loseby who was a Vice Patron of the Club and many of you will have never met her but have been in...
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The Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy
  • Jan 12, 2021

The Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy

The Lipton Trophy was presented to the Club in January 1968 by the Lipton Tea company and takes its name from Sir Thomas Lipton whose...
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Noel Croucher Award 2020
  • Jan 1, 2021

Noel Croucher Award 2020

Noel Croucher Award – presented to Mr Gianni Aprea Mr Aprea is currently our Dragon Boating Captain, the chairman of the Dragon Boat...
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Samantha Kelly Memorial Award 2020
  • Jan 1, 2021

Samantha Kelly Memorial Award 2020

Sam Kelly Memorial Award – Anna Fisher Anna has made an exceptionally strong contribution to the club over many years performing at...
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Wilson Cup Awards 2020
  • Dec 31, 2020

Wilson Cup Awards 2020

Wilson Bowl – Kirra Cameron and Finn Ridley Both Kirra and Finn have performed exceptionally well at training and have attended...
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Tom Larmour Awards 2020
  • Dec 31, 2020

Tom Larmour Awards 2020

Young Sailor of the Year – Ulysse Ha Thuc Ulysse is one of the most committed Shark Sailors with 100% attendance last season. He goes out...
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80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island
  • Oct 27, 2020

80 Years Since the Official Opening of Kellett Island

South China Morning Post on 28 October 1940 YACHT CLUB OPENED ACTING GOVERNOR PERFORMS CEREMONY BEFORE LARGE GATHERING SAILS IN RACE AND...
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