There will be two important events at Hebe Haven Yacht Club (HHYC) later this month to which non-members will be made most welcome: The first is the traditional 24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race: The second is the 2026 Ladies Sailing Festival: Steering the Course.
24 Hour Charity Dinghy Race 2026, Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 May 2026
In its 22nd edition, this signature charity event has been organised by Hebe Haven Yacht Club since 2002. Free to enter and packed with action, the weekend offers fun both on and off the water, bringing families, friends and supporters together for a meaningful cause. Join the Sai Kung community for a weekend of charity, sport and fun! This year’s vibrant “Flower Power” theme promises to light up the weekend with colour and energy.
What’s in store:
- Sailing action – remote-control yachting experience, SUP and raft races
- Entertainment – live music & DJ, drum jam, Bollywood dancing and Muay Thai
- Family fun – children’s play area, clown performances and face painting
- Carnival treats – retail stalls and vendor booths featuring lifestyle, crafts and goodies
- Great food throughout the weekend
Beneficiaries this year include the Children’s Cancer Foundation, TREATS, IDEAL, Sailability HK Ltd, and Sai Kung District Community Centre.
Donations are welcome on site, or you can make an online donation until the end of June at: https://www.hebehaven24hour.com/
Ladies Sailing Festival: Steering the Course 2026, Wednesday 27–Saturday 30 May 2026
The 2026 Women’s Sailing Festival: Steering the Course, co-organised by Hebe Haven Yacht Club and Sailability HK, with the 2026 theme “Gain to Give.” Taking place from 27 May through 30 May.
The four-day event offers a vibrant mix of sailing experiences, educational workshops, and social events designed for sailors of all levels and the wider community.
Key activities include:
- Opening Forum 27 May
- Girls Night IN 28 May – Designed for youth and first-timers, this welcoming evening at Hebe Haven Yacht Club blends playful watersports with creative crafts at the Garden Bar. No experience needed—just curiosity and confidence. Splash, play, create, and connect with mentors and friends as we grow the next generation of women on the water. Inspired by our 2026 Mermaid theme for all.
- Sailing Experience, 28–29 May – aboard J/80 keelboats, Hansa 303 dinghies, and the inclusive keelboat Mohan, provided by Hebe Haven Yacht Club and Sailability HK.
- Final events, 30 May: including Race Management Training, the Steering the Course Regatta, followed by the Prize Giving and Celebration Party.
More information about the event, or sign up for Girls’ Night IN at Sailing Experience: https://www.steeringthecoursehk.com/
About Hebe Haven Yacht Club
Hebe Haven Yacht Club is a private members club established in the Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung area in 1963. The Club provides first-class yacht racing and boating facilities for members.
The Club also works closely with local schools and organisations, to offer training facilities and professional instruction to develop youth sailing in Hong Kong.
The Club proactively contributes to the local community with regularly organised events. We are also committed to building strong partnerships with sailing organisations both locally and globally.
The Club in particular is the home of Sailability HK which has been providing sailing opportunities for anyone irrespective of ability, age, ethnicity, gender or religion since January 2009. Please visit: www.sailability.org.hk
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