We got to Hong Kong last night and took the new MTR railway from the airport to Central, where we caught a cab to the Excelsior. Now, we spent Noelle's birthday there about 14 years ago, so we remember it.
It's aged a bit, but still a good place to be. Very close to the yacht club. A late night toasting Timothy's birthday and then to bed, to collect the boat.
The boat is a good Beneteau 40.7. Sails are sound and it's been well kept. 9am (ish) we met at the boat to rig this and that and get the feel of it before heading out, threading our way through the crowded harbor to some clearer water for spinnaker work and tacks. We saw many of our competitors, with friendly waves, also practicing.
The asymmetrical sail is kind of new to us, and we have not mastered the gybe of it. But we shall try. And try again, as it will likely be a key sail for the first race day.
Back to the dock at 2 (ish) for a debrief and enjoyment of the wonderful Royal Hong Kong YC. Some of the spousies are going out on a sail. Noelle and I are out with friend Kenneth Lau and so passed on that.
More soon
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