For some, and going by the series results up to Race 8, overall victory was never in any doubt. In IRC A, there was Happy Go . . .

There was no sign of life in the flags onshore. Low cloud covered Ma On Shan and visibility, even around the boats moored in Hebe Haven was poor . . .

Two geometric races were scheduled for the final day of racing in the Ming Hing Waterworks Summer Saturday Series 2024 – Race 7 and Race 8 . . .

Like the day before, Sunday, the 4th of August 2024, started out warm and bright, and stayed that way throughout the day. With moderate winds, it was perfect for newcomers . . .

There is a saying among older hands when navigating the picturesque waters of our eastern seaboard. “When Hong Kong is good, it really is good. When it’s bad, it couldn’t be worse . .

It was one of those grey days, with drizzle included. Would it clear, and would it end under blue skies and southeasterly winds? That's what race officer, Alex Johnston, seemed to think as the committee boat . . .

"It's about 8 knots outside," said race officer, Adam Glendinning, at the briefing for officials. This came as welcome news for the volunteers gathered on Hebe One . . .

With the wind blowing 10 knots from the east, the race management team was confident of being able to facilitate some great racing for the 46 boats that turned out for Races 5 & 6 of the UK Sailmakers Typhoon Series 2024 . .

Local conditions during the mid-summer months are supposed to be hot and sticky but, on Sunday, the 14th of July, it felt more like autumn with sparkling seas and cooling breezes . . .

Anxious to get things moving, race officer Adam Glendinning kept the race briefing brief. According to his charts and experience, a sea breeze would be filling in from the east around midday . . .

Race officer, Adam Glendinning, held a briefing for all volunteers and support staff on Hebe One and advised "we have to be patient and wait for the sea breeze to fill in" . . .

Race officer, Alex Johnston, had the line laid and windward mark in place south of Middle Island by 1000. At 1015, he welcomed 18 boats and crews to Race 3 of the Aberdeen Boat Club's Summer Series 2024 . . .

With 37 entries in five divisions, the Hebe Haven Yacht Club's Summer Saturday Series has, this year, attracted strong support from both competitors and supporters. There are quick racing machines . . .

Flags fluttering, fresh southerly breezes, keen competitors and competent management – what more does a sailor need? That's how it was for the 54 boats that turned out on Sunday . . .