HEBE JEBES
JUL/AUG 2022
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REPORTS
We have had some beautiful days recently for getting out on the water, lots of sail racing kicking off again and it has been great to see the Garden Bar full of young sailors learning the ropes before they go off out on the water. We are also trialling extendable rain shades to help provide some coverage in poor weather conditions. Stop by and grab yourself one of our delicious freshly made sandwiches, wraps and nut bar combos as part of the Meals on Keels deal. You can also supersize your snack-pack-to-go with a six-pack of beers or a bottle of vino on ice in a yours-to-keep HHYC cooler bag. Getting back to normal The social distancing regulations were relaxed on 19 May, which now means: • the Restaurant is open until 23:00 (last orders are 10.15 pm for food and 10.45 pm for drinks) • maximum eight people per table • Private functions in the inner restaurant can have a maximum of 30 people, and in the Restaurant 120 people, with 12 per table for banquets. • Guest policy is back to normal—each member account can sign in up to four guests.
PAUL C. ARKWRIGHT General Manager
Triple vax rules • From 31 May, members and visitors now have to be either triple vaccinated, or if within six months of their second jab—having booked their third dose, or be able to provide evidence of a medical exemption; to enter the Club. Faster Club Wi-Fi From the beginning of June, we have upgraded the Club’s Wi-Fi, which is now five times faster than before, as we switched from our old wire cable to a swanky new fibre one. Hebe Golf Society Following the reopening of golf courses in Hong Kong, the Hebe Golf Society has swung back into action with everyone back out on the beautiful greens of Kau Sai Chau. We have multiple flights booked throughout the year at the beautiful Kau Sai Chau courses. Simply scan the QR code at the end of the report if you would like to join us on the green and/or back at HHYC for a BBQ and a few sundowners. The next ones are on 23 August (Tuesday) and 22 September (Thursday). Wonderful washrooms The lush new female and accessible washrooms should be online by the time you read this report, and we will then shift to renovating the male washrooms (so it will be the men’s turn to use the temporary washrooms). The new design and complete refit provide extra showers, loads more locker space, and a bright and modern feel throughout. Check out the beautiful artwork with images from around the Club when you visit the throne rooms. Both male and female washrooms come with baby changing stations and the female washroom also features a private changing room/nursing room—for those breastfeeding. Speedier restaurant entry We have a new speedier scanner at the Restaurant entrance that also takes your temperature—allowing quicker and more reliable scans—with additional spot checks by front-of-house staff. Masterplan Soon you will see some pits being dug in and around the Garden Bar to allow contractors to test the ground ahead of the build of the new access lift and Regatta Deck. It is great to be back out on the water again and whatever the weather … happy sailing and happy clubbing.
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