Hobie Club Membership
Currently, the Club has around 30 boats and over 40 members from many different countries. We warmly welcome new members and will do all we can to help you buy a boat, or crew with existing members.
Club Membership
There are two main membership types:
Full Members own a Hobie which they can keep at the beach.
Associate Members don’t own a Hobie themselves but sail with full members.
Each boat usually has a Full & Associate member. And each membership type has a family membership option.
Please note: If a boat syndicate owns a Hobie which they want to keep at the Club, then at least one of them must be a Full Member (or Full Family Member); all others must join the Club as Associate Members (or Associate Family Members).
Full Member
- Park boat on the beach within the metal breakwater.
- Transferable Crew Pass – each full member can bring one crew or guest on the speedboat for free per day. For each additional guest, the member will be charged HK$40 per day.
- Participate in all races and events organised by the club.
- Safety coverage is provided by the club speedboat. However, all members are responsible for the care and safety of their own boat and must ensure that they have valid insurance in place for all sailing activities. Neither the Club nor any member of the Committee shall be liable for any accident, injury, loss or damage suffered by any member or guest.
- Receive regular email bulletins of upcoming events.
- Unlimited use of ferry, free of charge for members only
- Use of club facilities including gas grill, deck, fridge, showers, toilets, hoses and tools.
- Free subscription to Fragrant Harbour magazine.
- 2 x votes at General Meetings for each full or family member
- Eligible to serve on the Club Committee and as a Club Officer, for all types of members
- If a boat is co-owned by two members e.g. one Full Member and one Associate Member, then the Associate Member may submit a request in writing to the General Committee requesting “Exception Approval” to waive the 1st guest fee if the guest is accompanied by the named Associate Member. All other Associate Member benefits remain unchanged.
Full Family Member
- Same benefits as those for a Full Member except that no transferable Crew Pass will be issued for Full Family Members.
- Full Family memberships cover husbands and wives/partners and dependent children.
Associate Member
- Participate in all races and events organised by the club.
- Safety coverage is provided by the club speedboat. However, all members are responsible for the care and safety of their own boat and must ensure that they have valid insurance in place for all sailing activities. Neither the Club nor any member of the Committee shall be liable for any accident, injury, loss or damage suffered by any member or guest.
- Receive regular emailed Hobie Bulletins notifying members of upcoming events.
- Unlimited use of ferry is free of charge for members only.
- Use of Club facilities including gas grill, deck, fridge, showers & toilets.
- Free subscription to Fragrant Harbour magazine.
- 1 x vote at General Meetings.
- Eligible to serve on the Club Committee and as a Club Officer, for all types of members
- If a boat is co-owned by two members e.g. one Full Member and one Associate Member, then the Associate Member may submit a request in writing to the General Committee requesting “Exception Approval” to waive the 1st guest fee if the guest is accompanied by the named Associate Member. All other Associate Member benefits remain unchanged.
Associate Family Member
- Same benefits as an Associate Member.
- Associate Family memberships cover spouses / partners and dependent children.
- Full Member: HK$1,100 per month
- Full Family Member: HK$1,100 per month
- Associate Member: HK$300 per month
- Associate Family Member: HK$510 per month
Notes
Autopay discounts no longer apply
All members must set up a direct debit to settle monthly fees.
One-off joining fees
- Full Member : HK$5,000
- Full Family Member : HK$5,000
- Associate Member : HK$1,000
- Associate Family Member : HK$1,000
Notes
When upgrading from Associate (or Associate Family) to Full (or Full Family) Membership, you just pay the HK$4,000 difference.
Here are the steps to joining HK’s friendliest sailing club:
1.) Complete the Application Form
2.) Complete Autopay Forms
3.) Enclose a passport photo (with name on the back) for each family member requiring a membership card
4.) A cheque made out to Hong Kong Hobie Club Limited with one of the fees below:
Full Member/Family Member: a crossed cheque for HK$5,000 + HK$1,100 x 3 = HK$8,300 (the joining fee plus the first three months fees).
OR
Associate Member: a crossed cheque for HK$1,000 + HK$300 x 3 = HK$1,900 (the joining fee plus first three months fees).
After setting up your membership, autopay will begin on the fourth month
Any questions? Please contact our Club Secretary.
Forms to send in are:
The Hong Kong Hobie Club
GPO Box 11697
Hong Kong.
Telephone : +852 6846 6311
E-Mail : club@hobieclub.org.hk
To update your correspondence details, change your membership status, or order a membership card, please complete the form below and return to the Club Secretary.
Club Forms
To encourage members returning to HK to rejoin the Club, we have a generous Absent Members policy.
If you are a Full Member or Full Family Member about to leave Hong Kong, then notify the Club Secretary in writing of your intention to become an Absent Member, and provide your expected departure date.
By paying a one-time sum of HK$2,500, your name will be placed on the Absent Members List. Should you then return to Hong Kong, you can rejoin the club without paying an additional Joining Fee. Absent Members cannot keep a boat at the beach after they leave HK.
A Full Member or Full Family Member who leaves Hong Kong without placing their name on the Absent Members List and paying the Absent Members’ Subscription, or without paying the normal monthly subscription while they are away, must pay the full membership fee to rejoin the club.