HEBE JEBES
MAY/JUN 2021
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REPORTS
Dear Members There is not much more to say about the Covid-19 anymore…the updates of restrictions are being forwarded to members every 14 days, and I can only encourage everybody to register for their COVID vaccinations to help get everything under control in Hong Kong. Luckily, our sailing programmes and regattas have not been affected that much. It was good to see so many people, especially kids, out on the water having a good time!
RENE VERHULST General Manager
Racing We have a busy two months ahead of us, starting with HKSF Race Management Seminars on 8 and 15 May. Then the excitement really starts with the Open Dinghy Regatta (22 and 23 May) surrounded by 10 days of the Capital Company Steering the Course Women’s Sailing Festival (21 – 30 May), which will include the Inter-club Ladies Champs Regatta, Sailing ‘taster’ sessions, a Wellness Day, a quiz evening and loads of great F&B events. More details of the programme can be found on page 31 in this issue. A group of volunteer ladies, led by Juliet Ashton and Kay Rawbone, together with our operational team, have done a tremendous job of organising it all. Thanks to all for all the hard work put in; we look forward to full support of the activities from all our members! Then we’ll have the Typhoon Series from 6 – 21 August and the Summer Saturday Series from 12 June – 31 July. Throughout August, we will also be organising our annual Summer Camps for the kids. Book Swap Corner We still have our little Book Swap Corner in the restaurant where you can borrow books to read. Members are welcome to leave pre-loved books here, which they have already read and want to pass on to other readers. Staffing It gives me pleasure to announce the following promotions and job title changes within the HHYC team: • • •
Marco Fung has been promoted from Assistant Restaurant Manager to Assistant Food and Beverage Manager Basiga Benedicto (Ben) Mendoza has been promoted from Assistant Maintenance Manager to Maintenance Manager Chu Wing Kwan has been promoted to Maintenance Supervisor
Changing rooms and washrooms We are in the process of preparing a proposal to refurbish and upgrade the changing rooms and washrooms for both ladies and gents and will keep you posted on the progress. F&B events After a very successful Shanghai Night in the Garden Bar, the fun continues with: May • Mother’s Day Celebrations (lunch and dinner, 9 May, reservation required) • Billecart-Salmon Champagne Dinner (7.00pm, 14 May, reservation required) • Oyster & Bubbles Night (7.00pm, 18 May, reservation required) • Father’s Day Celebration (6.00pm, 20 May, reservation required) June • Organic Wine Dinner (7.00pm, 11 June, reservation required) Ongoing • Curry Buffet (first Friday of each month) • Crazy Friday (last Friday of each month)
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