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Hi Kids! It's post moretem time! I've just completed the summary of the Volvo Singapore Straits Regatta for the Club's magazine, so I thought I'd just post it up so you guys can take a read...
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Volvo Singapore Straits Regatta 2003
The Volvo Singapore Straights Regatta (VSSR), the 9th in the series, kicked off with great weather and fresh breezes in Tuas, just off Raffles Marina.
There were a total of 23 boats in the Regatta, with entries from the region including YO! from Malaysia, Karakoa from the Philippines and Pasaya from Thailand, just to name a few. Local boats like Pla Loma, Foxy Lady, Next Page and Jangan Main Main did not miss out on this great sailing opportunity either.
The first race of the regatta was round the cans, and the good winds proved to be excellent sailing compared to previous years. As far as I heard, there were no complaints. Boats made their way to RSYC after the day’s race, and were ferried to IndoChine Waterfront for the dinner and prize giving.
Day 2’s race was the passage to Nongsa Point Marina in Batam. With the North East Monsoon pushing 20 knots, coupled with the spring tides, it made for the fastest passage to the Riau Yacht Club any sailor can remember! Boats were wary of Buffalo Rock this year around, and nobody tested the water depth too closely, and once through the gate, was a nice reach to the finish. Even the J24s arrived in daylight, with more than enough time to have a soak at the pool, and indulge in the lovely golden brews!
It was back to windward/leeward on Day 3, where fresh winds made for real sailing! With winds close to 30 knots in the squalls, one can almost understand the mistakes made, and the toll taken on the sails and sailing gear. Many were seen busy taping up torn sails and mending broken gears after the day’s races.
Day 4 started out wet and gloomy, but the winds were still going strong and another day of excellent racing was expected for the passage race back to Singapore and Changi Sailing Club. Although many a sailor was excited about the wind conditions, the real adventure for the day belonged to RSYC Satu (ex Temptest) and her crew! With a lost crew overboard, and more than 4 hours of Search and Rescue, it would take a very strong contender to claim tops, excitement wise, but that is another story for another day. Rest assured that lost crew was found, and the boat is in fine condition. As they say, ‘Alls well that ends well!’
The final day! Day 5’s weather seemed to mirror the moods of the day before, with too mych rain and very little breeze. The day’s race had the biggest number of boats retiring, with almost 7 from the ‘A’ and ‘B’ classes. Principal Race Officer Tony Lockett flew the Yankee flag at the start, deeming all sailors to done on personal buoyancy, and this made for a bit of a laugh amongst the sailors, and a few grumbles for the inconvenience while winching, although this author has it on good record that the lifejackets did keep them warm through the race!
Overall, Karakoa took top honors with 10 points in Racing Class A, with YO! coming in a close second with 11 points. Stella was in third with 14 points.
In Racing Class B, Xen@ came up tops on 9 points, followed closely by Shun Fung Too on 13 points, and Platu on 15 points.
Irvmiren, the luxurious Swan 68 won in the PY Class, with local darling Dondang Sayang in second. Antipodes, with James Tan at the helm, did the SAF Yacht Club proud by claiming third place!
All in all, a most excellent regatta! Much thanks to sponsors, Volvo, IndoChine, Heinekein and Neil Pryde! Kudos also goes to the VSSR Organizing Committee, all volunteers in the search and rescue (SAR) operation, the Republic of Singapore Navy, Coast Guard and Maritime Port Authorities.
On a last note, the VSSR has been full of fun, full of excitement, and definitely one with the best winds! Do come back next year!
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It's a bit of a read... but it shoudl be pretty interesting... if you're really interested in more detailed reports, or if you're in need for a bit of a laugh, just hit the VSSR link to read the reports by Peter Dunlope, although there is a bit of sailing jargon in it...
Cheers to all the sailors in the Regatta... to all the fun and excitement, *raises glass of Heinekein* Do come back next year!
Hi Kids! It's post moretem time! I've just completed the summary of the Volvo Singapore Straits Regatta for the Club's magazine, so I thought I'd just post it up so you guys can take a read...
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Volvo Singapore Straits Regatta 2003
The Volvo Singapore Straights Regatta (VSSR), the 9th in the series, kicked off with great weather and fresh breezes in Tuas, just off Raffles Marina.
There were a total of 23 boats in the Regatta, with entries from the region including YO! from Malaysia, Karakoa from the Philippines and Pasaya from Thailand, just to name a few. Local boats like Pla Loma, Foxy Lady, Next Page and Jangan Main Main did not miss out on this great sailing opportunity either.
The first race of the regatta was round the cans, and the good winds proved to be excellent sailing compared to previous years. As far as I heard, there were no complaints. Boats made their way to RSYC after the day’s race, and were ferried to IndoChine Waterfront for the dinner and prize giving.
Day 2’s race was the passage to Nongsa Point Marina in Batam. With the North East Monsoon pushing 20 knots, coupled with the spring tides, it made for the fastest passage to the Riau Yacht Club any sailor can remember! Boats were wary of Buffalo Rock this year around, and nobody tested the water depth too closely, and once through the gate, was a nice reach to the finish. Even the J24s arrived in daylight, with more than enough time to have a soak at the pool, and indulge in the lovely golden brews!
It was back to windward/leeward on Day 3, where fresh winds made for real sailing! With winds close to 30 knots in the squalls, one can almost understand the mistakes made, and the toll taken on the sails and sailing gear. Many were seen busy taping up torn sails and mending broken gears after the day’s races.
Day 4 started out wet and gloomy, but the winds were still going strong and another day of excellent racing was expected for the passage race back to Singapore and Changi Sailing Club. Although many a sailor was excited about the wind conditions, the real adventure for the day belonged to RSYC Satu (ex Temptest) and her crew! With a lost crew overboard, and more than 4 hours of Search and Rescue, it would take a very strong contender to claim tops, excitement wise, but that is another story for another day. Rest assured that lost crew was found, and the boat is in fine condition. As they say, ‘Alls well that ends well!’
The final day! Day 5’s weather seemed to mirror the moods of the day before, with too mych rain and very little breeze. The day’s race had the biggest number of boats retiring, with almost 7 from the ‘A’ and ‘B’ classes. Principal Race Officer Tony Lockett flew the Yankee flag at the start, deeming all sailors to done on personal buoyancy, and this made for a bit of a laugh amongst the sailors, and a few grumbles for the inconvenience while winching, although this author has it on good record that the lifejackets did keep them warm through the race!
Overall, Karakoa took top honors with 10 points in Racing Class A, with YO! coming in a close second with 11 points. Stella was in third with 14 points.
In Racing Class B, Xen@ came up tops on 9 points, followed closely by Shun Fung Too on 13 points, and Platu on 15 points.
Irvmiren, the luxurious Swan 68 won in the PY Class, with local darling Dondang Sayang in second. Antipodes, with James Tan at the helm, did the SAF Yacht Club proud by claiming third place!
All in all, a most excellent regatta! Much thanks to sponsors, Volvo, IndoChine, Heinekein and Neil Pryde! Kudos also goes to the VSSR Organizing Committee, all volunteers in the search and rescue (SAR) operation, the Republic of Singapore Navy, Coast Guard and Maritime Port Authorities.
On a last note, the VSSR has been full of fun, full of excitement, and definitely one with the best winds! Do come back next year!
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It's a bit of a read... but it shoudl be pretty interesting... if you're really interested in more detailed reports, or if you're in need for a bit of a laugh, just hit the VSSR link to read the reports by Peter Dunlope, although there is a bit of sailing jargon in it...
Cheers to all the sailors in the Regatta... to all the fun and excitement, *raises glass of Heinekein* Do come back next year!
posted by Lynette at 11:16 pm
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