ABC Island Life MI Sport and Rec 8 March 2021

Aberdeen Boat Club
 
Island Life
MI Sport and Recreation Newsletter           8 March 2021

Check out our latest updates online www.abcmiddleisland.com 

Junior and Youth Summer 2021

We are pleased to announce that our Junior and Youth Summer schedule is out now and will be available for booking by ABC members from 9th March and Non-members may book from 23rd March. 
 
We have all the usual courses available this summer so our regular sailors can continue progressing through the pathway at their own pace. 
 
We understand that some schools are working on variable schedules and so if your school holidays extend outside our planned programme of dates then do contact us to see if we can offer additional courses. 
 
For the full schedule of courses visit our booking website.

*NEW* Youth Kayak and SUP Introduction

Kayaking
A 3 half-day introduction to Kayak for Kids of 9-15 years old.
Morning or afternoon sessions are available.

Option 1 = March 30- April 1 (Wednesday - Friday) 09:30am-01:00pm
Option 2 = March 30- April 1 (Wednesday - Friday) 01:00pm-04:30pm
 
Standup Paddle Boarding
A 3 half-day introduction to SUP for Youths of 11-17 years.
Morning or afternoon sessions are available.
 
Dates in 2021:
Option 1 = March 30- April 1 (Wednesday - Friday) 09:30am-01:00pm
Option 2 = March 30- April 1 (Wednesday - Friday) 01:00pm-04:30pm

Adult Sailing Courses 

Schedules for adult beginner courses in July and August have been added to the booking system and are available for booking.
 
Passed your beginners course already?
Look out for the regular one day Intermediate Sailing and Racing Club sessions. These are a great way to practice your skills in a range of conditions.

Dinghy Match Racing

This course is fully booked but if you are interested in a future course add your name to the waitlist. 
 
Theory Evening: 21 April (Wed) 7-9pm at ABC mainclub
Practical sessions: 24 & 25 April (Sat & Sun) 9am-5pm at Middle Island
 
More details and book here

Powerboat Courses

Next course with availability is on
27 & 28 March
 
The two day RYA Powerboat Level 2 practical courses are run each month. Visit the booking page here.
 
If you are looking to gain your Hong Kong Licence (PVOCC) the Club also offers theory courses to prepare you for this. More details online here.

Aberdeen Racing Academy

It was great to have the teams training again on the water in February. The HKODA rescheduled the 2020 Championships to the 27 & 28 February so it was a quick dash to Sai Kung for Team A to join the regatta. 
 
Congratulations to Cameron Law for finishing 2nd Overall. Ethan Kong and Vernon Ha also finished in the top 10. 
 
Next up is the rescheduled Hong Kong Race Week, no known as the RHKYC Middle Island Open Regatta on the 13th and 14th March.

This Easter we will be running a race training camp for sailors who have already complete Junior Stage 4 and are interested in racing. 
 
The three half day training camp will introduce sailors to the Optimist Racing dinghy so they can transfer the skills they have already learnt into this type of boat.
 
We will also start to cover some of the key racing rules and skills as well as some typical race training drills.
 
Spaces are limited. Book online here 
 
If you want to learn more about the Aberdeen Racing Academy please check out the www.abcmiddleisland.com/ara-team

Tong Po Chau Dinghy Racing

The Spring Series got underway on 28 February with 16 dinghies racing. The next race day will be 18 April. 
 
ABC members can book dinghies in advance by entering online.

More details

Reminder: New Hire Rates
 
Revised charges for dinghy, kayak and SUP hire were introduced on 1st January 2021 and take affect from today. Rates for our older fleets (Pico and Laser 2000) remain unchanged. For more details visit the website here.

Latest COVID-19 News and ABC Opening up Schedule
http://www.abclubhk.com/CoronavirusPrecaution.aspx 

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