Yacht Club memberships are highly sought after by many new captains as they begin their sailing journey. Yacht Clubs are often associated with luxury and prestige, but its core members are all passionate seafarers who long for the wild salt air of the ocean, seeking safe harbour for them and their ships. ⛵
For new captains, yacht club membership can make life at sea much easier, as the right club can offer mooring, supplies, and repairs all in one place. With plenty of options to choose from, Captain Lam shares some of his insights on how one can pick a suitable club - stick around to the end to learn more! 🔎
On days when members are not at sea, the clubs double as a family friendly location to gather with friends and enjoy a relatively affordable, high-quality meal, and offer sports facilities that rival most other private establishments. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Victoria Recreation Club (VRC) is the oldest private club in Hong Kong, with their Emerald Bay location in Sai Kung enjoying stunning panoramic views across from Sharp Island in Port Shelter. With their original location on Victoria Harbour established in 1849, VRC Emerald Bay still boasts a secluded beach, picnic sites with private BBQ’s, umbrellas and sun-loungers spread across 200 meters of waterfront. 🚩
0:00 VRC Tour
0:56 Club Restaurants
01:40 Sports Facilities
04:50 Outdoor Views and Facilities
06:09 Private Club Membership
08:40 Picking the Right Club
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Terence Lam has been sailing for more than 40 years, and is the first Chinese sailor to sail around the world by himself. During his 1,300-day and 30,000-nautical-mile journey, Captain Lam has sailed in countries of all sizes, including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Pacific, Palau, and more 🧭
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