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AT THE HELM
AT THE HELM Dear Fellow Members of RSYC, I am sure many of you will agree that the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Singapore and the world has brought on much disruption and frustration, to both individuals and businesses. Following the extended circuit breaker measures implemented by the Government, we have had to close the Club from 7th April to 1st June (inclusive). The date that the club will resume normal operations is subject to further directives by the Authorities. Although most of our facilities are closed, The Wharf and La Pizzeria will remain open for takeaways and I hope you will continue to support our club by patronising these outlets. Despite the temporary closure of the club facility, our running costs will not be reduced significantly. Although there will be savings in variable cost such as food purchasing and energy usage, these savings will be much lesser than the revenue that will be forgone. We therefore expect a negative bottom line impact due to the closure. As such, we seek your understanding that the monthly subscriptions will continue to be levied during this difficult period. However, given the circumstances, the minimum spending levy for the month of April and May will be deferred and reviewed after the Circuit Breaker Measures has been lifted. The RSYC Constitution states that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) should be held before 30th June and we originally planned to conduct the AGM on the 19th June 2020, Friday. However, due to the extended circuit breaker, the RSYC
Committee may propose to postpone the AGM and we will keep you informed. The Covid-19 Temporary Act which was passed by the Parliament on 7th April 2020 allows teleconferencing for AGM and we are exploring on how best we can allow members to participate in the AGM through remote on-line voting. Another proposal is to hold the AGM after the circuit breaker measures are relaxed. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated of any further developments. We seek your kind patience and understanding. There has been a delay in the publication of the May/June issue due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation. Due to the heightened restrictions laid out by the Government, events were postponed or unfortunately cancelled and we were not able to print our bi-monthly magazine on time. We have however decided to still go ahead with our magazine via a digital format and I hope that you enjoy this special digital edition.
HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ismail
Balakrishnan B
Mr S Iswaran
BALAKRISHNAN B Commodore Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
Finally, I want to thank our valued Members, for your support of the Club during these very challenging times. I hope that all of you have been well over this period and I
COMMODORE
Dr Tan Cheng Bok
Best Wishes,
As you are aware, members of the RSYC Committee and the various subcommittees are all volunteers who come forward to serve because they share the common goal of making RSYC a better club for all. I would like to invite members to come forward to contribute their expertise to help take the Club further. If you wish to join us in helping the club to continue to prosper and grow, please reach out and let us know.
HONORARY MEMBERS
SM Teo Chee Hean
look forward to having all our Members back at the Club again soon. Stay safe and take care.
REAR COMMODORE Albert Fong HONORARY SECRETARY Rangamani Ganesh TREASURER Tan Kay Toh
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nigel Ho Joerg Kalisch Richard Low Quah Wee Keng Martin Benedict Francis Yeo RSYC MAGAZINE ADVISOR Rangamani Ganesh
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CONTENTS MEMBER’S CORNER
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CONTEST
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RECIPROCAL CLUB
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TIDE TABLES
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CLASSIFIED
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CLUB MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER
Claudio Schettino | gm@rsyc.org.sg
FINANCE & ADMIN MANAGER
Saowaluck Jirakul | saowaluck@rsyc.org.sg
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F&B MANAGER
Freddy Lim | freddy.lim@rsyc.org.sg
MARINA ASSISTANT MANAGER
Richelle Henry Coloma Aguilar | richelle.aguilar@rsyc.org.sg
MARINA SALES & ADMINISTRATION Kerry Schulz Utermoehl | kerry@rsyc.org.sg
ROOMS / HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER Molly Tan | molly@rsyc.org.sg
SALES / MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Jackson Lim | jackson.lim@rsyc.org.sg
SECURITY MANAGER
Stephen Yap | stephen.yap@rsyc.org.sg
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS MANAGER Cordelia Liau | cordelia.liau@rsyc.org.sg
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Opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the Committee or the Club. While articles and correspondence are welcome, the Editor reserves the rights to edit or decline to publish. Any materials sent in by mail are at sender’s risk. The Club does not accept liability for loss or damage. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Club. Printed by Naili Print Media Pte Ltd • MCI (P) 034/07/2019
GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTE
GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTE Dear Members, In line with the latest Circuit Breaker measures announced by the Singapore government on 3 April 2020 to minimise further spread of COVID-19, the Club and all associated facilities will be closed from Tuesday, 7 April until Monday, 4 May 2020. A further update was issued on 21 April 2020, extending the circuit breaker period until 1 June 2020. However, we are pleased to share that the following facilities will remain open with limited services during the Circuit Breaker period: F&B Outlets The Wharf Restaurant and La Pizzeria at the Bridge & Beacon Bar will remain open but only for TAKEAWAY. Karaoke Lounge and Mess Bar will remain closed till further notice. For details on operating hours, please refer to Members’ News on page 4. Marina Lodge Marina Lodge will continue to function as per normal for existing occupants. The Club will not be taking in any new bookings as local residents are encouraged to stay at home. All on-site recreational facilities such as Tennis Court, Gym, Mahjong Room, Swimming Pool, Chart Room, Jackpot Room and Children’s Room will be closed. F&B Room Service will still be available from 11am to 9.30pm daily. Breakfast will be served in the room for room guests only. No Breakfast Buffet available at Wharf Restaurant. For more information, please contact 67689288 or email to accommodation@rsyc.org.sg. Marina Services All marina operations and non-essential services will be temporarily ceased. However, we are liaising with the authorities and will keep you updated if there are any changes.
Marina staff will be deployed only to ensure safety and security of the marina, boats and facilities. There will be strictly no boats launching and recovery, no docking assistance and no buggy service. All pleasure craft movement for leisure/ cruising purposes within the port limits of Singapore will be prohibited. The issuance of cruising permits for visiting pleasure yachts to cruise within the port limits of Singapore will be suspended until further notice. Boat owners may still visit their vessels at the marina to conduct safety checks and minor housekeeping maintenance without manoeuvring the craft from the berth. In the event of urgent repair or services, please contact the Marina Office. For more information, please contact 6768 9233 / 9855 3841 / 9459 9522 or email to marina@rsyc.org.sg Staff Strength The Club has decided to retain and support our staff during this difficult time. Many of the staff will be taking accumulated leave, some will be continuing to work to provide the services mentioned above and others will continue with telecommuting measures that we have already implemented. Daily maintenance, security, cleaning and general upkeep of the Club facilities and swimming pools remain essential and will therefore continue.
2. Whatsapp your full name and membership number (e.g. A1234/ A1234-01/) to 9128 3308. These are unprecedented times for all of us, but we are all in this together. We encourage all Members to follow the government’s guidance - practice good personal hygiene, observe safe distancing measures, stay at home and only go out for essentials during this period. If you have any concerns or further thoughts or ideas, please feel free to get in touch with us at info@rsyc.org.sg. Stay safe and healthy. Warm Regards, CLAUDIO SCHETTINO General Manager Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
Receive Club Updates Via Whatsapp The Club will continue to monitor the situation closely and review any changes required to keep Members, guests and staff safe. We encourage all to receive timely news from the Club via Whatsapp. How to register? 1. Add the number 9128 3308 to your mobile phone contact list.
RSYC MISSION STATEMENT To build upon our rich tradition as Singapore’s premier yacht club, member-owned and affordable, and providing the best sea sports facilities with excellent amenities.
AT MEMBER’S THE HELMCORNER
MEMBER’S CORNER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020 Our constitution states that AGM has to be held before 30th June. In view of the COVID-19 outbreak and stricter measures by the government, It is likely that the AGM and related activities such as electing a new RSYC Committee will be postponed. If necessary, we may seek your approval for such postponement via email. We request you to email the club at membership@rsyc.org.sg stating your email address and phone contacts, so that our records are correct. Thank you.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We warmly welcome the following new members who took up membership in the month of March & April 2020:
MARCH 2020 SOCIAL • Tan Bee Teong Vincent • Sim Geok Lan Annabella 3 YEAR TERM • Loh Kong Beng 1 YEAR TERM • William Ian Gray YOUNG • Abdul Hadif Bin Mohd Shafee
APRIL 2020 SOCIAL • Dean John Scott • Gosavi Tushar Divakar • Chew Tec Hock Jeffrey CORPORATE • Long Victory Pte Ltd - MitsuHiro Shibata - O Ichikawa
CONTEST WINNER IN MAR/APR ISSUE Congratulations to the following winners who have won themselves F&B vouchers. 1. Wee Whee Lin (W0267) 2. Lim Kim Seng Michael (L0298) 3. Khoo Joon Hoe Jimmy (K0215) Stand a chance to be the next winner by participating in our contest on page 07.
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FACILITIES Due to COVID19 outbreak and stricter measures announced by the authorities on 3 April 2020, the Club and all associated facilities will be closed effective Tuesday, 4 April till Monday, 4 May 2020 (inclusive). A further update was issued on 21 April 2020, extending the circuit breaker period until 1 June 2020. However, we are pleased to share that The Wharf Restaurant and La Pizzeria at The Bridge and Beacon Bar will remain OPEN for TAKEAWAYS only. No sit-in dining is available. The Wharf • For Takeaway Orders, please call 6768 9351 from 10.00AM to 9.30PM daily • Takeaway Operating Hours: 11.00AM to 9.45PM daily • For more information, please call 6768 9351 or email to fb@rsyc.org.sg La Pizzeria at The Bridge & Beacon Bar • For Takeaway Orders, please call 6768 9443 from 10.00AM to 9.30PM daily • Takeaway Operating Hours: - Tue to Sun: 11.00AM to 2.30PM (Lunch) | 5.00PM to 9.30PM (Dinner) - Mondays Closed - Pizzas wll only be available from 11.30AM onwards • For more information, please call 6768 9443 or email to bridge@rsyc.org.sg Here are the existing precautionary measures that will continue to take place in the Club: • Taking temperature of all staff, Members and guests entering the Club daily • Training staff on best practices of good personal hygiene • Implementation of health and travel information collection to facilitate contact tracing • Implementation of queue markers at the F&B outlets with minimum safety distance of 1 meter apart • Sanitation of high touch areas in the Club multiple times a day including the use of high powered fogger that offers reliable spraying of disinfectant solutions in a wide area, as well as those tiny and hard-to-reach places • Convenient access to sanitizers all around the Club for guests Thank you to all Members for your continuous support during this period. Stay safe and healthy!
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES RSYC LADIES INTEREST GROUP
Calling out to all Ladies love socializing! RSYC will be forming a Ladies Group for all women of the club to become more involved in our events.
The purpose of the interest group is to organise and promote activities for Ladies within the club to create vibrancy for all. Here’s your chance to meet other like-minded Ladies in the Club for some social fun. You could get together for drinks, meals, party and even organise your own events and activities.
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Calling out to all Youths aged 18 to 25 to join our Youth Commitee!
The purpose of the interest group is to plan, promote and spearhead events, social and sea sports activities that intergrate the young members in RSYC! They will work closely with management to develop programme for youth and the community.
JOIN NOW!
Please contact Events Department at 6768 9382 or email to events@rsyc.org.sg or Whatsapp to 9128 3308
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: HIP HOP DANCE
This will be our first online dance class
DATE: Friday, 15th May 2020
specially for kids! Spend your school
TIME: 4pm to 6pm
holiday by grooving with us! Parents are
*Limit to 15 participants, on a first come first serve basis
welcome to join in with your kids.
*Prior registration is required by 11th May 2020 *A gmail account is required as class will be conducted via Google Hangouts
ONLINE TUTORIAL: HOME BEAUTY REMEDIES AND MORE
HOME BEAUTY REMEDIES (Mother’s Day Edition)
DATE: Sunday, 10th May 2020
Spend time with your mothers and learn how to make various homemade beauty products, such as body scrub and face exfoliator. Homemade gifts are always the best. Don’t miss out the video on our RSYC Facebook page. What a perfect way to make your Mother’s day!
Do add and follow us on RSYC Facebook (https://www.facebook. com/rsyc.sg) for more updates! More activities will be available along the way. Don’t miss this out!
For registration and enquiries, Please contact Events Department at 6768 9382 or events@rsyc.org.sg
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CONTEST
CONTEST QUIZ: COVID-19 GENERAL TEST
How much do you really know about COVID-19? Put your Covid-19 knowledge to the test. Meanwhile, stay safe and healthy! 1. What’s the full name of COVID-19? A. Coronavirus B. Novel Coronavirus C. nCoV D. Coronavirus Disease 2019
4. What’s the best way to prevent contracting the virus? A. Stay home B. Wash hands regularly C. Maintain a safe distance of one meter from others D. All options mentioned
2. Which combination is not an accurate symptom of COVID-19? A. Flu and fever B. Cough and breathing difficulties C. Difficulty in breathing and fatigue D. Fever and ulcers
5. It may be possible for viruses to spread from contact with infected surfaces or objects. A. True B. False
3. I need to sneeze but have no tissue. I should: A. Sneeze extra loudly B. Sneeze softly C. Catch it with your hands D. Sneeze into your elbow
First 5 lucky winners to answer the quiz correctly will stand to win a $20 F&B Voucher. Whatsapp your answers by 1st June to +65 9128 3308
LAST ISSUE CONTEST:
SPOT & COUNT THE DIFFERENCES A) B) C) D)
4 5 6 7
The correct answer is C) 6
Have you got it right?
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RECIPROCAL CLUB
THE SUBIC BAY YACHT CLUB Located north west of Manila, Subic Bay Yacht Club is set with Zambales Mountain range on the eastern part and the tranquil Subic Bay that opens to the South China Sea on the west. The Club branded herself as a perfect paradise with safe harbours and pristine flat waters. As a vacation destination, The Subic Bay Yacht Club provides state of the art facilities with its 5 large swimming pools located at the central part of the hotel and excellent sports facilities such as indoor gym, basketball court, tennis court, and beach volleyball court. Patrons of the Club may enjoy scrumptious Italian and Asian fusion cuisines while enjoying the scenic Marina view at Cambusa Bistro, Subic Bay Yacht Club’s in-house restaurant. In addition, Subic Bay Yacht Club provides exquisite service and warm and hospitable staff who are always ready to satisfy guests’ needs. Here are some of the main activities and programme in the club: AMENITIES: • Accommodation • Sports and Recreation - 5 large swimming pools sections
(Waterslides, Children’s pool, Lap pool, Pool bar, and the Main pool)
- Fitness Center/ Gym - Bowling - Billiards - Darts - Spa - Basketball Court - Tennis Court - Beach Volleyball - Children’s Playground • Dining (Cambusa Bistro) • Function Rooms • Marina - For members with yachts
Members from RSYC are welcome to visit the Club when they are in Manila, Philippines. For more information about The Subic Bay Yacht Club, you may visit their website at http://subicbayyachtclub.ph/ The Subic Bay Yacht Club Rizal Highway Cor. Burgos St. Subic Bay Freeport Zone Tel: (047) 252 5211 | (02) 8844 5777 marketing@subicbayyachtclub.ph
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LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE WORK FROM HOME EFFECTIVELY
If you are new to work-from-home arrangement, these tips will help keep you productive and sane. 1. CREATE AN AT-HOME OFFICE It might be tempting to work from your couch or even from your bed, but this could take a huge toll on your productivity. Try to always work from a designated workspace, to tell your brain that it’s time for work, not relaxation. You are likely to feel more alert, more confident, and more organized. Make sure to personalize your space. After all, you will be spending a lot of time there! 2. TUNE IN TO INSPIRATION Depending on the nature of your work, it helps to turn on some background music. Spotify is a great streaming service that lets you pick moods for focus and productivity. Since you’re working at home, you don’t want it too loud or distracting — ensure you can quickly mute it to take a business call. 3. TAKE REGULAR BREAKS Breaks are important to boost productivity. If you don’t allow yourself time to rest and recuperate during the day, you may become burnt out by the afternoon. Be sure to take a full lunch break, and try to stay away from your computer during this time as well. Don’t miss your favourite food from our kitchens at The Wharf or La Pizzeria. Drop by the club to order your takeaways as Members can now enjoy 20% discount on all food items from Ala Carte Menu. 4. STAY CONNECTED Working from home can get pretty lonely. Make it a point to connect with your colleagues, team members, or even your clients each day. Video chat is a great way to stay connected with your team. Meet regularly, and don’t forget to relax and have a little fun. There are many video chat platforms out there such as Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, Google Hangouts and more. 5. CELEBRATE YOUR WINS When you’re working on your own at home, staying motivated can be difficult. One smart way to maintain momentum is to spend a moment or two acknowledging what you have been able to accomplish that day, rather than fixating on what you still need to do. Reward yourself with a sweet treat at the end of the day or wine down with your favourite wine or spirits. Enjoy 20% off wine and spirits when you purchase a minimum of 2 bottles from our F&B outlets.
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SHOULD BOATING BE A NEW HOBBY? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 1. BOATING AS A HOBBY
Boating can offer a soul-stirring experience with breathtaking views, calming water, and potential for solitude. Provide yourself an escape from the stresses of work and home. Boating can also provide the memorable and family bonding one requires. Meet new friends and join a community of fellow boat enthusiasts with whom you share the water. Surrounding yourself with like-minded boat friends can provide you with a new environment of exploration and relationship building. There are two ways to enjoy your hobby, either by owning your own boat or chartering a boat or yacht.
2. DIFFERENT TYPE OF BOATS
Primarily, boats can be classified into three main sections as follows: • Unpowered or man-powered boats (like rafts, gondolas, kayaks, etc.), • Monohulled Sailboats (sail-propelled) • Motorboats or powered boats (engine-powered) In this article, we will discuss more on powered boat and sailboats.
3. COST OF OWNING A BOAT
With various options for boat and yacht size, recreational water activities, and price points, boating is a multi-faceted hobby that is available to any enthusiast. With options for buying used or new vessels, boating can be enjoyed at any budget level. Generally, prices cost from about S$50,000 onwards for a second hand boat. Do always seek a professional yacht broker for advice before investing in one. Depending on the size of your boats, wet berthing fees can range from S$610 to S$4000 per month in RSYC. Berthing for a 50ft is around S$1300 per month, and water and electricity is about S$250. Your maintenance costs will depend on how frequently and intensively you use your boat. If you use your boat every weekend, you should budget at least S$500 to S$1,500 per month. This cost includes the cost of fuel and any minor repairs or replacements that must be made. If any large repairs are needed, it will cost more. You would also need to purchase boat insurance which can start at S$1,200 a year for the basic plan and go up from there.
4. GETTING A BOAT LICENSE
In order to drive your own powerboat or jet-ski, you will need a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL). In collaboration with The Boat Shop Asia (TBSA), RSYC offer PPCDL courses every weekend. To get your licence you will have to pass both a theory and practical test. If you are a RSYC member, set aside S$280 for the course fees, as well as about S$200 for the tests and licence fee, assuming you pass on your first try. For non-members, Course fee will cost around S$340. For more information, you could call Amanda at +65 9661 8345 or email to Amanda@theboatshopasia.com.
5. REGISTRATION OF YOUR BOAT
After the purchase of your boat, you would need to register your boat with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) before you could manoeuvre and start your sea adventure. The fee for initial registration of boat and change of ownership (if you are purchasing second-hand boat) is S$200. The fee for subsequent annual renewal is S$50. The Certificate of Registry (Pleasure Craft) is valid for one year and be renewed annually. Singapore-registered pleasure craft must be owned by a person who is ordinarily resident in Singapore or a Singapore business entity (whether for profit or not) and must be used exclusively by the owner, or guest of the owner, for sport or pleasure purposes only, and may not be deployed for commercial purposes. For more details on how to register a boat, you could visit MPA website at www.mpa.gov.sg.
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There are many types of sailing vessels; we have listed five more commonly known sailing vessels for learning how to sail in Singapore.
A. Lasers / Dinghy
B. Optimist
C. Keelboat
The Laser, is a highly popular family of small one-design sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas. Laser pico is a 2-men craft where you can take turns in assuming the role of being a helmsman or crew together with a partner.
The Optimist, also known as the ‘opti’ is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15.
Keelboat is a larger, more stable boat with a fixed keel which stops the boat from capsizing. They are a step up in size from dinghies, more like a small manageable yacht but generally not as big as a cruising yacht.
D. J24 Sailing
E. SB20 Sailing
The J/24 is an international One-Design keelboat class built by J/Boats and defined by World Sailing. The J/24 was created to fulfill the diverse needs of recreational sailors such as cruising, one design racing, day sailing, and handicap racing. It usually has a minimum of 3 crews on the boat.
The SB20 is a strict one-design keelboat that makes close racing and performance sailing accessible to everyone. It can have up to 4 crews on the boat.
RSYC offer basic sailing courses for adults and children in collaboration with TBSA. We also offer free sailing trial in partnership with Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) and National University of Singapore (NUS) Sailing Varsity Team so do keep a lookout for these courses. For more information, you could call Amanda at +65 9661 8345 or email to Amanda@theboatshopasia.com or events@rsyc.org.sg
7. CHARTERING A BOAT
Experts has advised not to buy a yacht until you have first chartered different types of boats and tested them. Many buyers limit themselves to a sea trial but there is a huge difference between a few hours, a full day of sea trial, and sailing a yacht for a week. It’s like buying a car – you get a completely different experience in renting a car for a week than testing it for a few hours. Here’s a list of Charter boats that operate from RSYC that you could consider for your new sea experience.
Type of Charter
Boat Name
Berth No.
Member’s Name
Contact No.
DIVING
Dolphin Explorer 2
B04
Yeo Hong Meng Francis
96662226
DIVING
Dolphin Explorer
C05
Yeo Hong Meng Francis
96662226
FISHING
Heng Heng 5
C08
Pang Teng Heng
96741779
FISHING
Conquest II
C10
Puah Sze Heng
98262012
FISHING
Spearo 2
C13
Alex Lim Keng Soon
97609512
DIVING
Proteus 1 (T0650)
C15
Mr. Martin Benedict
96859487
CRUISING
Winedown Too
D07
Mr. Alex Wan
90096006
FISHING
Hash
G05
Abdul Haleem Bin Hamzah
90220474
FISHING
Bay
G13
Yap Hai Eng
90903067
FISHING
Venessa II
05-16
Chan Kheng Hoe
9023 7951
CRUISING / FISHING
Fishing Buddy
05-17
Chua Yeow Tong Clement
9758 9651
FISHING
SZH1574I
05-44
Sahrin Bin Osman
9776 8118
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For reservation and enquiries, Please contact F&B Department at 6768 9485/351 or email to fb@rsyc.org.sg
For reservation and enquiries, Please contact La Pizzeria at the Bridge & Beacon Bar at 6768 9443 or email to bridge@rsyc.org.sg
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TOGETHER, WE WILL OVERCOME Article contributed by Uncle Jevan of Metazone Hello Fellow BBBS and Mentors, We now live amongst an uncertainty that is unprecedented and unanticipated. We’re not sure when we will return to normal. Or if the normal that returns to us is something we will recognize. As Sailors, we sometimes start our journey in bright sunshine, but then, dark clouds appear and we in turn find ourselves engulfed in a massive tropical storm. I remember one such journey moving boats from Raffles Marina to Changi Sailing Club, we ran into a massive lightning storm. We were in the rear most boat and you could see lightning coming down near the ships anchored around us and into the sea in front of the forward boats. This is a bit like what we are going through right now. There is fear of uncertainty, an inability to change course to get away, and large doses of helpless feelings. Well, there are clearly some things we can do. Follow all the rules of social distancing, quarantine or home isolation, and practice good personal hygiene such as washing our hands and not touching our eyes and faces.
Additionally, for BBBS and mentors, let us reach out to other members and families in our community to look out for each other. Say something funny or nice to cheer one another, to keep optimistic. Find out if anyone needs food, or any other assistance. Whilst we kept our hopes up, we finally had to announce the suspension of all BBBS sailing activities last weekend. Even our gathering to do boat maintenance had to be suspended. Although we can no longer meet physically, we can still reach out online and support each other. I think we need to now remember several of our BBBS key words. 1. Stay calm and carry on. Fear, distress and depression may be overwhelming, but we need to stay calm and face the adversity. Find creative and brave solutions to overcome the challenges ahead. 2. Transform the word Impossible to I aM Possible. Push yourself to complete your daily tasks, to study, to teach or to work. If you don’t try, its never going to happen. Given the extreme situations we are going to face, never give up. 3. TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More. We all know that a community pulling together and helping each other out is able to do a whole lot more than just one individual. Resist the urge to only look after yourself. Overcome the fear and to resist hoarding medicine or food. Together we have more resources to survive and endure. We have spent over 7 years building BBBS, lets us now come together and face the uncertainty together. Above all, remember to be generous to those that don’t have. To be responsible and do the right thing. And, to be resilient not only for yourself but for your family and community. Lastly, be patient. We will overcome Covid19 and we will sail through this together. Stay healthy and be in touch.
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DOCKSIDE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PLEASURE CRAFT MOVEMENT TO REDUCE COVID-19 TRANSMISSION Dear Members, With reference to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) circular No 21 of 2020, all pleasure craft movement for leisure/cruising purposes within the port limits of Singapore will be prohibited from Tuesday, 7 April 2020 to Monday, 1 June 2020 (inclusive) subjected to extension based on government’s directive to minimise further local spread of COVID19.  The issuance of cruising permits for visiting pleasure yachts to cruise within the port limits of Singapore will be suspended until further notice. For commercial boats that intend to operate, a confirmation email or letter of the exemption from relevant authorities must be submitted to the marina office. All marina operations will also be suspended till further notice. There will be strictly no boats launching and recovery, no docking assistance and no buggy service. In the event of urgent boat repair or services, please contact the Marina Office. Social responsibility is critical in slowing the transmission of the virus. We urge everyone to play their part in the fight against COVID-19. For clarifications, please write to the Marine Department at marina@rsyc.org.sg or contact Tel: +65 6768 9233 / 9855 3841 / 9459 9522.
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CLUB DIRECTORY DIRECTORY GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu) 8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri) Tel: 6768 9288 • Fax: 6768 9280 Email: info@rsyc.org.sg ACCOMMODATION & FRONT DESK 8.30am to 11pm (Daily) Tel: 6768 9288 / 9182 8187 Fax: 6768 9380 Email: marina.lodge@rsyc.org.sg EVENTS DEPT 8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu) 8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri) Tel: 6768 9382 • Fax: 6768 9280 Email: events@rsyc.org.sg FINANCE DEPT 8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu) 8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri) Tel: 6768 9495 • Fax: 6768 9280 Email: accounts@rsyc.org.sg FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPT 8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu) 8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri) Tel: 6768 9485 / 9351 • Fax: 6768 9280 Email: fb@rsyc.org.sg BANQUET DEPT 8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu) 8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri) Tel: 9182 8157 / 6768 9485 Fax: 6768 9280 Email: banquet@rsyc.org.sg MARINE DEPT 8.30am to 6pm (Daily) Tel: 6768 9233 • Fax: 6768 9230 Email: marina@rsyc.org.sg MARKETING COMMUNICATION DEPT 8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Thu) 9am to 5pm (Fri) Tel: 6768 9488 • Fax: 6768 9280 Email: marcom@rsyc.org.sg
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SECURITY (24 HOURS) Tel: 6768 9494 (Guard Post) VHF Channel: 77 In case of power failure, you can contact RSYC at 6778 8506
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KARAOKE LOUNGE 5pm to Midnight (Mon to Thu) 5pm to 1am (Fri & Eve of PH) 3pm to 1am (Sat) 3pm to Midnight (Sun & PH) Tel: 6768 9349 LA PIZZERIA AT THE BRIDGE & BEACON BAR Lunch: 12pm to 3pm (Tue to Sun) Dinner: 6pm to 10pm (Tue to Thu, Sun) Dinner: 6pm to 11pm (Fri/Sat/Eve of PH/PH) Closed on Mon Tel: 6768 9443 • Email: bridge@rsyc.org.sg MAHJONG ROOM 24 hours. Available upon reservation only. Tel: 6768 9288 SWIMMING & CHILDREN’S POOL 7am to 10pm (Daily) Note: There is no lifeguard on duty.
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