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2014 HHYC Typhoon Series
Mirs Bay Race Weekend
Words Karen Ball
From a summary of what it is to race the Mirs Bay race to
halyard swinging, prize-giving and a rocking after-party
When I was asked to write an article about this year’s Mirs Bay
race, a part of the 2014 Typhoon Series organised by Hebe
Haven Yacht Club, I decided that rather than focus so much on
the racing itself, I would provide a summary of what the Mirs
Bay weekend is all about. After all, it is an extremely popular
event amongst the racing and cruising fleets with yachts
represented by several sailing clubs, including the RHKYC and
Aberdeen Boat Club alongside HHYC. Safe to say, most of
the people reading this know how the racing side works, with
up to 80 boats joining the event every year it is likely you have
participated in at least one Mirs Bay race, so I thought it best to
summarise what a Mirs Bay weekend really stands for.
Firstly, amongst the racers and the families and friends who join
for the day or just to meet up for the after-party, it is clear this
race is one of the most anticipated in the racing calendar year.
Why is that? Because not only are we promised a long passage
race to one of the most beautiful locations in Hong Kong, but
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