Our History

A Glimpse Into Our Past

Welcome to the Hebe Haven Yacht Club’s history page, where we celebrate our rich maritime heritage and the vibrant community that has thrived here since our founding in 1963. Explore the milestones that have shaped our club, from the early days of sailing adventures to the establishment of our renowned Sail Training Centre. Join us as we journey through time, highlighting the events and achievements that define our legacy. Discover the stories behind the faces and places that have made Hebe Haven Yacht Club a cherished part of Hong Kong’s nautical history.

These are currently in Draft and are intended to help gather more information from our members. The timelines are currently split into three subjects- Club development, Sailing and the Sail Training Centre. We hope to bring the highlights of each of these together into a “History Wall” on display at the Club. The 7th June 1963 was the date for the Club’s Certificate of Registration, recorded under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

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TIMELINE

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1962

Before the Club

1962

Letter to Boat Owners

1962

First Memorandum and AOA

First memorandum & articles; Committee approved $10,000 for Clubhouse; Crown lands grant

February 1963

First Clubhouse

First clubhouse open; Single Story; Hardstand+seawall; 6’wide pier

July 1963

Shell Pier Constructed

Shell Pier constructed on Club’s southern boundary; First floor added.

August 1964

1st Anniversary

Club’s 1st Anniversary; 10 year lease approved; 17 December 1st Anniversary Ball; First floor, recreation room and toilets added to clubhouse

December 1964

Hardstand Extended

Hardstand extended north to new lease boundary (with Lee Tat shipyard)

1965

Concrete veranda built

1966

Member, Anthony Charter's Junk - Overdraft

1971

New lease plan

27 October 1973

New Staff and Renovations

1st chef employed; New block seawall and hardstand extension form slipway-1 over old 6’pier; Living quarters added to clubhouse

1974

Racing Starts

Racing started from member Clive Holgate’s yacht Bei Ling

1975

Charisma Trophy and New Lease plan

A new Lease plan; Vic Locke brings Chance 37 Charisma to HHYC. Charisma Trophy for fastest time around Kau Sai Chau started

16 September 1977

Hardstand Extended

Extend hardstand north & CH with sloping seawall at new slipway-2; 9 July, Council for Recreation and Sport request HHYC masterplan

1979

First Car Park

Vehicle entrance formed first car club carpark

1980

New Lease Plan

14 June 1983

21st Anniversary

1984

New Slipway

Extend hardstand and build new slipway number 3

1 June 1986

New Balcony and Extension

Build new balcony and clubhouse extension

1989

Master Plan Approved

Halcrow Fox Associate Master Plan approved in EGM

August 1992

30th Anniversary

30th Anniversary publication

1993

24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race

Inaugral 24 Hour dinghy race happen raising $350,000 for charity.

2002

EGM Approves Phase 2

Membership approves Phase 2 from the 1995 EGM

1995

Handover and Change of Soverignty

Change of soverignty. Old lease expires; 13 June, 15 year lease extension

1997

Shell Vacate Adjacent Land

2002

40th Anniversary

40th Anniversary publication; Phase 2 dredging suspended 26 June – 14 August

2003

Phase 2 Open Day

1st Jan 2004

Jepsen Design Refurb

Jepsen (design) clubhouse refurbishment; New master plan commissioned with MAP, brief 22 Feb

2005

Garden Bar Approved

General Committee first approve Garden Bar budget; 6 August, Original vision concept design Pool/Garden Bar

2006

Vehicle Entrance Works

Vehicle entrance improved and card reader added; 3 November, Phase 3 development application made to Government

2007

Garden Bar Plan Modified

Garden Bar brief modified to exclude pool due to Hiram’s highway/cost concern, F&B revenue focus; Phase 3 application rejected

2008

Vermeer Insolvency and Sailability

Vermeer insolvency issues; 9 May, development phasing presented in Member’s forum; 9 June, inaugural Sailability Committee formed

2009

Garden Bar Works

10 Mar Start Garden Bar works; 10 Jun, Garden Bar balcony modification, children’s play area & sampan waiting area;

10th March 2010

Shell Land Application

11 Jan, New application made for Shell land; Old slipway-1 boat trolly and winch de-commissioned. Slipway-1 area dedicated to dinghies;

2011

Replacing the Seawall and New Crane

3 May, Scott Wilson feasibility study to replace seawall; 2nd Marina Bull forklift purchased; Lifting Resolute-from club AGM presentation, white crane in action

2011

1 Year Lease Holdover

July, Government issues first 1 year Lease hold-over period; 5 Jun, Seawall project shelved; Club IT upgrade;

2012

50th Anniversary Celebration

Club’s 50th celebration and publication

2013

New Masterplan and Pak Sha Wan

4 Sep, master plan Members’ Forum; 12 Sep, AGM club master plan “carpark” option; Club IT upgrade; Club opens office in Pak Sha Wan Centre

2014

Removal of UBWs

UBW rectification;Removal of canopy roof over garden Bar, children’s play area, sampan waiting area & members workshop built; Remove 11KV substation, USW STC & boat-rack

2015

Bye Bye Fraser Doig

1 Sep, Members’ Forum; Club donation to Kau Sai Chau San Tseun Village Hall; Fraser Doig sold

2015

Lease Renewal and New Boat Racks

16 Aug, supporting document for HHYC lease modification prepared by Executive Council; 16 Sep, lease renewed 15 yr lease; 16 Jun, new boat racks construction

2016

Revised Master Plan

Revised master plan town hall meeting “Big clubhouse option”; New boat racks opened; New fork lift arrives.

2017

Blue Dragon Rejected

Club flirts (briefly) with new blue dragon logo and then rejects it

2017

Hebe One Arrives

New Club Boat – Hebe One is delivered.

2017

Office Refurb and Containers

Zoom progress report on essential works plan; General Office refurbishment; Container offices were established for Marine, STC Meeting Room, Sailability

2021