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Almost like a computer rendering... Murdoch's Vertigo,
at the end of some really yummy-looking berths.... Oh please
Sir Donald, could we have some here in Hongkers as well?! |
Your humble correspondent (aka, me) is now on the China Events Sub-Committee of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the aim of which is to develop more sailing in the seas of the mother country.
A recent event by the CESC was the Rally of yachts from Hong Kong to the new Marina in Sanya, Hainan Island. Only three boats were able to make it on this the first such rally, but given the facilities, we look forward to more in future, and of course a race to the island.
Photos below are courtesy of Spencer Suen of the Wauquiez Centurion 45S,
Tipsy Frenz, against which we've raced in
Xena, in the '10 China Sea Race and the '11 San Fernando.
The facilities look fantastic! Oh how we'd love to have some berths like this in Hong Kong, where we're lacking something like 600 spaces for yachts, at last count.
The three boats that took part were
Tipsy Frenz,
Surfdude and the monster ketch
Vertigo, owned by Rupert Murdoch, no less!
Vertigo site
here. And a bit more about this boat -- which used to be owned by Leo Di Caprio --
here.
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| The Crew on Tipsy Frenz |
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| "You should see my other boat", says Rupert [Rosehearty]. This one: Vertigo. |
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| Boyz prepare the toyz on Vertigo |
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| Vertigo in Sanya |
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| Sanya Marina: Still mostly motor yachts |
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| Nice berth. Tipsy Frenz, Wauquiez 45 |
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| Space, space, space.... |
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| In a year or so, this is going to be fun to visit |
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| All looks neat and tidy |
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