Hebe Jebes Issue Sep to Oct 2013 Sep 2013 | Page 10

Reports

David Campbell
Commodore (outgoing)

It is with great sorrow that I have to inform you
that our past commodore, Peter Read, passed
away on 30 June. Peter joined the Club in 1975, the same
year as myself. He was Commodore from 1985 to 1987 and was
instrumental in the purchase and arrival of the Impala fleet in
Hong Kong. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family.
By the time this edition of Hebe Jebes comes to print, the
outcome of the 2013 AGM will have been decided. The Club
will have a new Commodore and a group of fresh and eager
committee members. I would like to say a hear tfelt thanks to
the flag officers and committee members who have assisted me
during the past two years. The committees have overseen several
improvements to the Club, and I know that I am passing on a
dedicated and responsible core of individuals who will continue
to work for the betterment of HHYC.
The General Manager and myself have formed a good
working relationship with both our local and central government
depar tments. We have interacted with the Home Affairs Bureau
(HAB) and the Sai Kung District Lands Office (DLO) to come
up with a workable set of terms for the renewal of our Private
Recreational Lease. At a meeting in Sai Kung, a draft copy of the
new 15-year lease was ratified pending a final input from the
Buildings Depar tment. The terms under discussion include more
access to the Club for outside bodies, but, due to the inspirational
work of our Sail Training Centre, this requirement has already
been covered. We were also informed that the DLO has redrawn
the boundaries of the Club, such that the kitchen area will not
have to be demolished to allow the road improvement scheme
to be completed.
The Sail Training Centre has formed a par tnership with SLAM,
the well-known and respected producer of sailing clothing and
safety gear. This will be of mutual benefit to both par ties in the
future development of sail training at the Club.
The extension of the Vermeer crane allows a more flexible
operation. All of the Club’s boats can now be lifted and the lift time
is reduced. The older (blue) crane will have its cab replaced later
this year, which fits in well with its extended lifetime.
A new branding exercise is also under way which should give the
Club a brighter and more attractive appearance.
Rather than rely on outsourcing, the Club now employs its
own guard force. This allows us to better monitor quality and
performance. The CCTV system has already proved its wor th
and has been extended to cover the marina area on a trial basis.
As soon as this trial is successfully completed, cameras will be
situated to cover the entire premises of the Club.
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