Learn to Sail a Keelboat

Chart Your Course for Fun and Learning at Hebe Haven!

Welcome to Hebe Haven Yacht Club’s dedicated learning to sail keelboats page. At our club, we offer a comprehensive sailing experience tailored for all skill levels. Our courses, accredited by the Hong Kong Sailing Federation (HKSF), focus on sailing J80 keelboats, providing you with hands-on training and essential skills in a supportive environment. Additionally, our community sailing programs and race training sessions on both J80’s and the agile VXOne ensure that you can develop your competitive edge while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow sailing enthusiasts.

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Keelboat Sailing Courses at Hebe

Our Hebe HKSF courses are taught at Hebe but follow the HKSF syllabus and accreditation guidelines for keelboat training. For more information, visit the HKSF website

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Course Information

Age: 14+ years of age

Course Rate: Members HK$5,050, Reciprocal Club Members (RHKYC/ABC/Club Lusitano) HK$5,555, Non-members HK$6,000

Structure: 10:00 – 17:00 (5 Full Days)

HKSF KEELBOAT 1 & 2

INTRODUCTION TO SAILING & KEELBOAT COMPETENT CREW

This five-day course combined both HKSF Keelboat 1 & Keelboat 2.

HKSF KEELBOAT 1 INTRODUCTION TO SAILING

The aim of this course to provide a short introduction to sailing in a keelboat for those who have never sailed before. By the end of the course participants will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board. The emphasis of this course will be largely practical.

HKSF KEELBOAT 2 KEELBOAT COMPETENT CREW

By the end of the course the successful sailor will be largely conscious, have a basic knowledge of sailing and be capable of sailing a keelboat with little input from the instructor in light winds. The course introduces personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a cruising yacht.

COURSE DETAILS

Age: 14+ years of age

Course Rate: Members HK$5,050, Reciprocal Club Members (RHKYC/ABC/Club Lusitano) HK$5,555, Non-members HK$6,000

Structure: 10:00 – 17:00 (5 Full Days)

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HKSF Keelboat 3

HKSF KEELBOAT 3 – DAY SKIPPER

This is a five-day course. By the end of the course, the successful sailor will have a competent, safe, practical approach to the sailing of small keelboats during the hours of daylight and will be capable of sailing and making seamanlike decisions in moderate conditions.