Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

History

RHKYC traces its roots to mid-19th century Hong Kong yacht and regatta organisations, including the Victoria Regatta Club and Hong Kong Boating Club. It formed the Hong Kong Corinthian Sailing Club in 1889 and was granted the 'Royal' warrant in 1894. The Club moved to Kellett Island in 1938/40 and retains an extensive archive and history project documenting its evolution, including changes to membership policies over the 20th century. More information can be found on Wikipedia.

Sailing Activities

RHKYC runs a full programme across dinghy sailing, youth and junior training, keelboat and big-boat offshore racing (including the Rolex China Sea Race and Hong Kong–Vietnam race), team racing, and class racing (Optimist, 29er, ILCA, RS Feva and other one-designs). The Club also offers powerboat courses and corporate sailing, and it organises race management and volunteer race support programmes. More details can be found on their sailing training page.

Moorage Options

Shelter Cove (Sai Kung) provides a marina with walk-on berths and club moorings, featuring 150 moorings and a marina of 46 berths, which currently has a waiting list. Middle Island stores the Club dinghy fleet and rowing/paddle craft, and the Club operates a boatyard and marine services to support members’ boats. More information is available at Shelter Cove Marina.

Outstation Facilities

The Club operates outstation locations, including the Middle Island Water Sports Training Centre, which features a dinghy fleet, changing rooms, and training facilities. It also offers shore dining, a bar, and BBQ for events. The Shelter Cove clubhouse includes marina access, parking, power, water, and dining facilities. Further details can be found on the clubhouse page.

Facilities and Services

The Kellett Island clubhouse offers multiple dining outlets, including the Compass Room for fine dining, Gun Room Steakhouse, Ward Room, Bistro, and Main Deck/Main Bar. Additionally, it features pool and fitness facilities, a boathouse, boatyard and marine services, a Ship Shop, and banqueting/private-hire services. Middle Island and Shelter Cove provide changing, bar, and dining services, along with marine access. More information can be found on the dining page.

Dining Experience

The Club publishes multiple on-site food and beverage outlets across Kellett Island, Middle Island, and Shelter Cove, including Bistro casual dining and deli, Compass Room formal dining, Gun Room Steakhouse, and poolside dining. The Club also runs regular themed food and beverage events and offers take-away and online ordering options. More details are available on the dining experience page.

Social Events

RHKYC maintains an active social calendar that includes family and seasonal events, the Regatta Ball, fireworks and national-day dinners, wine dinners, themed nights, family movie nights, and poolside events. These events are coordinated through the Club events calendar and dining/banqueting teams. More information can be found on the events page.

Entertainment Options

Club entertainment includes the Main Bar and Sports Bar, which feature live sports broadcasts, as well as poolside activities and parties. The Club also hosts wine and food events, including a monthly wine table and themed dinners. Additional entertainment options are published on the Club events pages, which can be accessed at the Club's website.

Events Programme

The Club runs a formal sailing and rowing events programme that includes an annual Sailing Calendar with regular weekend harbour racing from September to June, major offshore races and regattas, and a rowing/paddle sports calendar with coastal and regatta events. Year-round Club social and training events are also part of the programme. More details can be found on the sailing calendar page.

Member Resources

Members have access to various resources, including training courses for youth and adults, powerboat and shore-based courses, a Club calendar, and a member login portal. Additional resources include the Ship Shop, boatyard/marine services, and dedicated marine, sailing, and rowing office contacts available on the Club site. More information can be found on the member resources page.

Access Policy

The Club’s Charity Foundation and community programmes, such as 'Sail To Change', explicitly support outreach and provide pathways for underprivileged youth and access to core sports for physically or mentally challenged individuals. The Club's stated policy of membership being open to all is noted on both the Charity Foundation page and Wikipedia.

Seasonal Operations

The Club’s harbour racing season primarily runs from September to June, with additional summer activities. Shore-based and on-water training is scheduled around school holidays, with summer courses from June to August and Easter/Christmas programmes. The Club publishes seasonal sailing calendars and training circulars, which can be found on the clubhouse page.

Membership Options

RHKYC offers a range of membership pathways, including Individual/Personal membership, Individual Debenture membership, Corporate Nominee, Absent Membership, Cadet/Child categories, Temporary/Short-term and Reciprocal arrangements, as well as guest provisions. The Club website provides application routes and some procedural and fee notes, although initiation/debenture fees and most subscription amounts are not published in full and require direct contact with the Membership Office. More details can be found on the membership page.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Club advertises volunteer roles for sailing and rowing events, including opportunities for Hong Kong Race Week and other rowing/paddle event volunteering listed on the events pages and race/regatta notices. More information is available on the HK Race Week page.