Hebe Haven Yacht Club
 Drone View of Hebe Haven Yacht Club | |
| Formation | 1963 |
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| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Advocate and public voice, educator and network for Recreational boating, and competitive sailors, coaches, volunteers and events |
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Official language | English, Cantonese, Chinese |
Commodore | Sonny Payne |
| Affiliations | Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Aberdeen Boat Club |
| Website | Hebe Haven Yacht Club |
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 District, Hong Kong
Objectives
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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 extra marina berthing.
Racing
[edit]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" [1] 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
[edit]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 Pico, 9 Laser Standard, 4 Laser Bahia, 4 Laser Stratos and 1 VX-One. 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 [2] where other clubs and organizations are encouraged to participate. The sailing centre manager is Rob Allen [3] 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.
Sailability
[edit]Based at Hebe Haven Yacht Club in Sai Kung, Sailability offers bilingual sailing programs to people of all abilities, genders, ages, and backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and accessibility. Recognized by World Sailing as Asia’s most advanced para sailing center, it focuses on therapeutic, educational, and rehabilitative experiences, helping participants build confidence, skills, and mental wellness. The program supports sailors with physical disabilities, SEN, and ASD, some of whom have won international medals. Operated by 90% volunteers and reliant on donations, Sailability also provides pathways for competitive sailing at local and international levels.[4]
References
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HHYC Media (21 August 2024). "HHYC UK Sailmakers Typhoon Series 2024". Sail-World. Sail-World. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
Race 8 of the HHYC UK Sailmakers Typhoon Series 2024 saw 55 boats across seven divisions compete in challenging conditions around Hong Kong's islands. The event highlighted the skill of race organizers and participants, with close finishes and impressive performances across IRC, Sportsboat, and PHS divisions.
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Poon, Camellia (14 October 2024). "Hebe Haven Yacht Club 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race 2024 Preview". Sail-World. Sail-World. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
The Hebe Haven Yacht Club's 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race, Asia's largest and longest-running 24-hour endurance dinghy race, celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2024. The event raises funds for local charities and features a variety of activities, including live music, food stalls, and family-friendly entertainment.
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"Hebe Haven Yacht Club raise HK$22,000 for Sailability Hong Kong through Bart's Bash 2021". Bart's Bash. Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
The Hebe Haven Yacht Club raised over HK$22,000 for Sailability Hong Kong during Bart's Bash 2021, a one-day dinghy and Ladies Helm racing event. Despite challenging wind conditions, the event featured 55 boats, with 48 completing the race, and concluded with a mass fleet gathering and fun activities on the water.
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"Founders". Sailability Hong Kong. Sailability Hong Kong Limited. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
Mike and Kay Rawbone founded Sailability Hong Kong in 2009, inspired by similar programs from the RYA in the UK. The organization focuses on making sailing accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities and low-income youth. Their first two dinghies were delivered in 2010, and the program has since expanded significantly with strong support from the Hebe Haven Yacht Club.
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