Formation 1963 Official language English, Chinese | Legal status Active Commodore CK Chan | |
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Purpose Advocate and public voice, educator and network for Recreational boating, and competitive sailors, coaches, volunteers and events Location Sai Kung Hong Kong, China | ||
Hebe Haven Yacht Club established in 1963, is a private members club located in the picturesque bay of Pak Sha Wan (Hebe Haven) in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. The Commodore is CK Chan and the General Manager is Lisa Keatley.
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Objectives
The Club's main objectives are to unite boat owners and promote boating activities and to provide boating facilities. Since its inception, the members have worked hard to maintain the boating character of their club. Most are water sport enthusiasts and are keen to see the club remain focused on its roots.
Character
The Club is very sociable; it is well known for its friendly and welcoming attitude towards newcomers. The relaxed atmosphere in the club bar and restaurant is appreciated by the members and the restaurant is renowned for producing some of the best food in the Sai Kung area. Alfresco dining while overlooking the bay of Pak Sha Wan is a favourite for both members and their guests.
Facilities and operations
The Club has comprehensive marine facilities at competitive prices, when compared to the other main yacht club's in Hong Kong, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Aberdeen Boat Club. The Club currently has 240 swing moorings and hard standings and provides slipping and craning services and boat repair and maintenance facilities. In 2003 an extension to the Club increased the hard standing and provided marina berthing for some 50 boats. The Marine Operations Manager is Ale Shek.
Racing
Yacht racing is very popular among Hebe members and races are held almost every weekend. The most popular series for cruisers in Hong Kong, the "Typhoon Series" attracts a significant number of entrants every summer. Everybody is invited to participate and there is always a need for extra crew, irrespective of experience!
Sail training
The Club owns 50 dinghies and runs dinghy sail training courses for members and non members. The club's fleet includes 10 Optimists, 15 Laser Picos, 9 Laser Standard, 4 Laser Bahia and 4 Laser Stratos. Dinghy racing and supervised dinghy practice sessions are held almost every weekend with enthusiasm for this being led by the junior members of the Club. The Club also now runs an annual 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race every autumn where other clubs and organizations are encouraged to participate. The sailing centre manager is Rob Allen and he has taken the Sail Training centre to new heights. The club also employs approximately a dozen Assistant Instructors from within the club's junior sailors to assist with operations. The Sailing Centre Manager is Rob Allen.
Committees and Commodores
The Club has many committees including the Sailing Committee, the Operations Committee and many others. The General Committee is headed by the Commodore, Mark Ashton. The Vice Commodore is CK Chan; Rear Commodore Operations is Eric Stark and the Rear Commodore Sailing is Nicole Arnulphy.