RSYC Magazine Jul/Aug 2020 by Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

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KEEPING BOATING SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE SPECIAL FEATURE - Page 07

WELCOME BACK - Page 05

BOATING FEATURE - Page 15

SEA SPORTS - Page 28

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AT THE HELM

AT THE HELM Dear Fellow Members of RSYC, The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the global economy and Clubs like ours have not been spared as we have experienced a significant loss in revenue. However, we managed to retain most of our staff during this difficult period and continue to keep the Club serviced, well maintained and kept clean and increased disinfectant efforts during the period of closure. RSYC Committee recognises that this period of closure may be a difficult time for many members. After serious discussions, we have decided to waive F&B Spending Levy for two quarters from April to September 2020 and award $100 F&B credits to all our members. At the time of writing, the Marina Lodge remains closed for staycations until further direction from the Government. However, we have offered all Members a complimentary night stay in our superior room so you could experience our resort style accommodation in comfort once it reopens. We have also received a property tax rebate from the Government in May and decided to pass it on to our Boating Members. Each eligible member will receive a 62% rebate on the May Berthing fee. We are very encouraged to see Members back in the Clubhouse on 19th June 2020 with many going out for their long-awaited boating trips and others coming back to the Club to enjoy the Club facilities – working out at the gym or just simply have a proper sit-down meal at our F&B outlets.

We are pleased to share that more F&B promotions will be launched in July & August. Do look out for our Weekday & Weekend Specials at The Wharf and our special meat cut, Venison Loin available at La Pizzeria. The popular BBQ Weekend Set at The Wharf will also be back but with a twist. In consideration of hygiene, we decided to take away the outdoor BBQ station and move it back to the kitchen. All BBQ items will be done a la minute upon order by our chefs in the kitchen. As we reopen, I would like to remind all Members to continue to practise social responsibility. The key highlights to bear in mind are as follows: • Follow all safe distancing measures and guidelines put in place by the Club. • Gatherings must be kept to a maximum of 5 people at all times. • Maintain a ONE metre safe distance • Face masks must be worn at all times, except when eating or doing strenuous exercises. • Wash/sanitise your hands frequently. • If you feel unwell or display flu-like symptoms, please see a doctor and stay home. On another note, I would like to provide an update on the forthcoming AGM. As per our letter to all Members, AGMs are allowed to be deferred up to 30th September 2020. We will update Members on the actual date of the AGM. Meanwhile, the current term of Committee Members are still continuing their duty and assisting members wherever possible. We are thankful for all your support for the last few months and look forward to seeing more members back at the Club very soon!

HONORARY MEMBERS

COMMODORE

HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ismail

Balakrishnan B

SM Teo Chee Hean Dr Tan Cheng Bok Mr S Iswaran

Best Wishes, BALAKRISHNAN B Commodore Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

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

WELCOME BACK TO RSYC

MEMBER’S CORNER SPECIAL FEATURE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CONTEST RECIPROCAL CLUB BOATING FEATURE SAVOUR SEA SPORTS DOCKSIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS TIDE TABLES CLASSIFIED

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CLUB MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER

Claudio Schettino | gm@rsyc.org.sg

FINANCE & ADMIN MANAGER

Saowaluck Jirakul | saowaluck@rsyc.org.sg

F&B MANAGER

BOATING FEATURE

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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GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTE

GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTE Dear Members, It is with great pleasure to welcome back members at RSYC! We have embarked on the new normal to ensure that the Club is a safe and healthy environment for everyone. The RSYC team has been doing its best to maintain, service and prepare the Clubhouse facilities during the period of closure for your safe return. At the time of writing, all facilities have re-opened except for Jackpot Room, Mahjong Room, Children’s Room, KTV Lounge and Mess Bar. Due to the government restrictions on gatherings, we have not included future events in the magazine. In the event of any positive change, we will be happy to bring back Club events, where possible, so do keep a lookout for our e-newsletter and regularly check our website for the latest information. In accordance to the Government advisory, all Club facilities are required to reduce capacity within venues. Group activities are limited to not more than 5 persons, including dine-in at our F&B outlets. More information on the safe returning to RSYC can be found on page 5. We strongly urge all members to adhere to the safe distancing measures and guidelines that have been put in place and to continue adopting good hygiene practices. Masks should be worn as a default at all times and it is a must to check-in/out using SafeEntry during your visit.

• The minimum Food & Beverage Spending Levy (MSL) will be waived in full for two Quarters from April to September 2020 • All members will be awarded $100 Food and Beverage (F&B) credits and they may be used in all F&B outlets. The F&B credits will be valid until 30 th September 2020. • All members will be awarded a one night stay in superior room including breakfast for two persons. Members who wishes to book an additional room on the same night or on the second consecutive night will enjoy a special rate of 50% off room rate of $125+. • A berthing fee rebate of 62% for the month of May for all boating members.

Warm Regards, CLAUDIO SCHETTINO General Manager Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

By the time you read this message, your berthing credits should have been reflected in your account. If you have any concerns or need further clarifications, feel free to get in touch with us at membership@rsyc.org.sg Thank you for observing the safe distancing measures and for your continued support during this difficult period. We look forward to seeing you soon at the Club. Welcome back!

The RSYC Committee and Management recognize that most of the club facilities were closed since 7th April 2020 in line with circuit breaker measures. As such, we understand that this may be a difficult time for many members and we have implemented the following to lighten the burden on members:

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.

MEMBER’S CORNER

MEMBER’S CORNER WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We warmly welcome the following new members who took up membership in the month of May & June 2020: MAY 2020 SOCIAL/TRANSFERABLE • Tan Thai Hong • Wang Chyang • Fong Chee Kuan JUNE 2020 YOUNG MEMBERSHIP • Goh Joo Hao

CONTEST WINNER IN MAY/JUNE ISSUE Congratulations to the following winners who have won themselves F&B vouchers.

SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES Following the latest government advisory, all Members and guests are required to perform the following safety measures when visiting the Club premises. 1. SafeEntry • To submit your personal particulars via the SafeEntry app to facilitate contact tracing by the government. Simply scan QR code at the guardhouse using your mobile phone or show your identification card to the security officers. 2. Daily Temperature Checks is compulsory upon entry. 3. Wearing of mask at all times in the Club premises. 4. Please practice social distancing of at least 1 meter apart at all times. 5. Do not socialise or congregate in groups more than five at any one time. 6. Follow the safe distancing measures and guidelines put in place. If you have any concerns, further thoughts or ideas, please feel free to get in touch with us at info@rsyc.org.sg. Stay Safe & Stay Healthy!

1. Wee Whee Lin (W0267) 2. Preetam Bose (B0262) 3. Koh Hock Seng (K0217) 4. Lim Kim Seng Michael (L0298) 5. Simon Gualtiero (S0471) Stand a chance to be the next winner by participating in our contest on page 13.

WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK Do share with us any feedback or suggestions you may have about the Club as it will help the Club in improving its services and offerings to members and their guests. You can write and send your feedback to info@rsyc.org.sg

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SPECIAL FEATURE

KEEPING BOATING SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE Article contributed by YP Loke As I write this, Singapore is just into Phase Two of the re-opening measures introduced after the easing of our enforced circuit breaker. Boating activities can resume as part of this phase. By now, it has been drilled into us to expect a new post-pandemic normal. So, it should come as no surprise that boating post circuit breaker will come with caveats, as is the case of countries that have resumed boating ahead of us. In Singapore, the measures that boaters must follow can be distilled into four key areas: 1. Contract Tracing: Each boat must maintain a register to enable contact tracing if the need arises (for businesses, this can be a SafeEntry QR Code). 2. Safe Distancing: Not more than 5 persons on board, excluding employees (captain & crew) hired to operate the boat. Where possible, practice safe distancing by following the 1 metre apart rule. 3. Personal Hygiene: Keep hands and surfaces sanitised. When practicable mask up if there are guests (not from the same household) on board. 4.Boat Alone: Do not socialise on the marina pontoon or raft up with other boats at sea. An infographic has been developed to help promote this message. The full text of which are contained in the four links provided by the QR Codes in the poster. The infographic could be found on page 9.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

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The Singapore Yacht Show has become the premier boat and yacht show in Asia

Many clubs are reminding members that BCPs (Business Continuity Plans) that are in place may mean that employees may be divided into teams and are therefore working at half the normal staff strength. This, in addition to health screening measures, puts a strain on operations. At the same time, members must be patient and allow more time transiting from their club to their boat. Many marinas also require that boats leaving and returning to the marina call ahead, so that an orderly queue can be maintained. This will relieve congestion and ensure safe distancing measures are not breached. Many other countries have reported that boat owners have returned to the water with a vengeance after being closeted at home. The claustrophobic effect of a forced lockdown has led to a yearning for wide open spaces and a human reconnection with nature - boating and watersports certainly deliver on both these fronts. It is not clear however how long this pent-up feeling to embrace the great outdoors will last. But it is a window of opportunity for boating to showcase and promote its healthy outdoor side. Once past the immediate post-lockdown surge, the outlook might be less bright, reflecting the sentiments of the weak economy. We have seen in previous downturns (think Asian Financial Crisis or SARS), that conspicuous consumption was frowned upon. For example, in Thailand, politicians pandering to the populist vote introduced a boat tax which dealt a crippling blow to boating businesses in the country. This time, there is the added complication of disrupted supply chains as manufacturers return to boatbuilding, which may have significant impact on new boat sales worldwide. Despite many boat shows being cancelled or postponed in the first half of 2020, dealers in many countries including Singapore are reporting an uptick in sales and inquiries. The Singapore Yacht Show was - among other shows globally – forced by the pandemic to be postponed (the new dates are 22nd to 25th October 2020) Boat shows are an important outreach by the industry to prospective buyers and the public. They generate interest and excitement, keeping boating top-of-mind. They are the industry’s shop window where consumers can feel and touch the product. Unlike the automobile industry where you can go into a showroom at any time, boats are on display only a few times a year in this part of the world. Dealers depend on shows to build and update their database of prospects, which they then develop throughout the year to convert to sales. Having said that, the nature of shows may well change after Covid-19. The need for safe distancing and the limitation on the size of gatherings may lead to smaller “distributed” shows. Virtual boat showrooms have also sprung up in the online sphere, accessible globally and often on-demand. The profile of boaters has also changed with the average age of the boater rising worldwide, as fewer young people take to boating. One key insight is that millennials are more likely to purchase experiences rather than product. However, boat shows are slow to seriously embrace the selling of boating experiences. With or without shows, the overall industry needs to strategise on how best to win over new converts and reverse this trend. Covid-19 may well be a catalyst that accelerates this change.

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SPECIAL FEATURE With countries in lockdown, crew transfers have become a problem. Over 300,000 seafarers are stuck on ships unable to sign on or off. It is today not only an operational problem but also a humanitarian concern. Although in boating, the scale is nowhere near what it is in the commercial and cruise sectors, it poses similar problems. For example, some crew on yachts are similarly confined, unable to land or sign off; and there are also instances where owners are unable to sign on new crew because of travel restrictions. In Asia, owners are less hands-on and more reliant on crew than our western counterparts. The Covid-19 control measures exacerbate the difficulty in securing crew, a situation which already existed before the circuit breaker due to the application of a quota on foreigners working as boat crew. Will Covid-19 force a change to this Asian cultural norm with owners becoming more self-reliant and hands-on in their approach to boating? Time will tell as habits are hard to change. To keep customers, industry must play a role in helping boat owners transition to this new mindset. The Coronavirus has undeniably affected every strata of society. It has placed great emphasis on personal health, resilience and well-being. The impetus for change, be it a return or a conversion to boating, might perhaps be more intrinsic as may be suggested by research, both previous and emerging, on the health benefits of being out with nature. Many such studies have shown that people who reside near water fare better than those who stay inland. Author Wallace J. Nichols expounds in his book “Blue Mind” – “Simply the mere sight and sound of water promotes wellness by lowering cortisol, increasing serotonin and inducing relaxation”. Around the world, boating associations and communities are today initiating campaigns promoting the return to the activity, governed by measures to safeguard the interest of boaters, service providers and the general public. Every individual has a role to play in keeping boating safe and accessible for everyone.

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Infographic on the safety measures for boaters

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTER YP Loke is the Chairman of the Singapore Boating Industry Association. A naval architect by training, he is part of the alliance Global Marine Business Advisors and heads up Spinnaker International which consults on boating and marina matters in developing boating markets. He was until recently an ICOMIA Vice-President and also serves as Vice-President on the Raffles Marina General Committee.

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AT THE HELM EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES PERSONAL TRAINING AT THE GYM Feeling lethargic and need help with your exercise regime? Let our certified fitness instructor, Mr Robin Lim guide you through a realistic fitness programme using the most efficient and safe techniques. SPECIAL: 30 Minutes Basic Stretch & Abs • $40 per session

1 SESSION: $60 6 SESSIONS: $300 Valid for 2 months 10 SESSIONS: $500 Valid for 5 months

30 Minutes Alignment & Toning for Tummy & Thighs • $60 per session

YOGA Learn the fundamentals of yoga and restore balance in your life. DAY / TIME: Every Thursday • 7.30pm to 8.30pm Every Saturday • 4.00pm to 5.00pm VENUE: Quarterdeck (subject to change)

FEE: Once a week • $70 monthly (Member) • $80 monthly (Guest) Twice a week • $140 monthly (Member) • $160 monthly (Guest) CLASS SIZE: 5 persons per class

FREE BOOKING OF ROOFTOP TENNIS COURT Located on the rooftop, the tennis court offers a fast adrenaline pumping game! Book with us now and work out a sweat!

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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: WEBINAR

Join us for an “Effective Virtual Meeting” that will help you to improve your speech, make a good first impression online, be more engaging and have more confidence. In partnership with Global Speech Academy, we will be conducting a FREE webinar for RSYC members! Register with us now and get tips on how to hold more effective, engaging and inclusive online meetings!

ABOUT SPEAKER

DATE: Saturday, 18th July 2020 TIME: 3pm – 4pm FEE: FREE for RSYC Members *Min no. of 5 participants for it to proceed *Prior registration is required by 13th July 2020. *This interactive webinar will be conducted through “Zoom”. Heather Hansen, a fellow member of RSYC will be the speaker for the webinar. She is a global communication specialist, TED X speaker and an author.

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Please contact Events Department at 6768 9382 or email to events@rsyc.org.sg or Whatsapp to 9128 3308

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

NATIONAL DAY CRAFT WORKSHOP

Show your patriotism by joining our National Day Craft Workshop. Come and celebrate our Nation’s birthday at RSYC and let’s get crafty! Bring along your family to join us! DATE: Saturday, 8th August 2020 VENUE: Training Room TIME: 2.30pm - 4pm PRICE: $5 (Members only) *Limited to 5 pax maximum *Prior registration is required by 3rd August 2020.

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Please contact Events Department at 6768 9382 or email to events@rsyc.org.sg or Whatsapp to 9128 3308

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CONTEST

QUIZ: HOW “SINGAPORE” ARE YOU? How much do you really know about Singapore? Put your national knowledge to the test! 1. Who was our second President? A. Yusof Ishak B. Benjamin Sheares C. Devan Nair D. Lee Kuan Yew 2. In which year did Singapore separate from Malaysia? A. 1963 B. 1947 C. 1965 D. 1819 3. Who sang the original version of the National Day Song, “Home” in 1998? A. Stefanie Sun B. Kit Chan C. JJ Lin D. Taufik Batisah

4. Which of the department store has never been opened in Singapore? A. SOGO B. John Little C. Selfridges D. Daimaru 5. The Fullerton Hotel used to be the General Post Office Building. A. True B. False 6. Which was Singapore’s first civil international airport? A. Paya Lebar Airport B. Changi Airport C. Kallang Airport D. Seletar Airport

First 5 lucky winners to answer the quiz correctly will stand to win a $20 F&B Voucher. Whatsapp your answers by 31st July to +65 9128 3308

PREVIOUS QUIZ: COVID-19 GENERAL QUIZ Here’s the answer to our COVID-19 Quiz. Did you get it all correct?

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

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WYNNUM MANLY YACHT CLUB

The Wynnum Manly Yacht Club was founded in 1962 by a group of local sailors who decided that there was a need for an ‘all boat’ club to support racing of various classes of vessels, and the WMYC was formed at its location - Royal Esplanade at Manly, Brisbane, Australia. The club’s facilities provide access via Manly Boat Harbor to Moreton Bay in South East Queensland. The WMYC has a dedicated cruising division which arranges several day, overnight and long weekend trips throughout the year, allowing motor and sail yachts to cruise in company and explore Moreton Bay and beyond. This proves a great way for new boat owners to pick up advice on boat handling and for new skippers in the region to find out the best way to navigate and enjoy The Bay. This cruising division links closely with the annual Inter Club Bay Cruise held in September each year and is the highlight of the cruising calendar for many. Since 1997 the yacht racing activities of The Club have been conducted by the Wynnum Manly Sailing Club. The WMSC runs several regattas during the year including The Hart Cup, a Lady Skippers Race mid-year and since 1976, The Saint Helena Cup. On top of this the Sailing Club also conducts a single or short-handed series of races each year and a social Sunday afternoon race (SAGS) is held each week. These sailing events are of course, complimented by lively social events hosted by the WMYC. The Manly Dragon Boat Club chose WMYC as their base in 2006 and since then has become a vibrant part of the club community. You will see them launching their boats most Saturday mornings, embarking on training exercises that have led to much success in national and international competitions. WMYC Members enjoy an active social scene around the clubhouse, with regular dining and entertainment evenings arranged during the year, trivia competitions, a great patio and bbq area and the bar opens to Members, guests and visitors each Sunday afternoon. Wynnum Manly Yacht Club Phone: 617 3393 5708 Email: office@wmyc.com.au Address: 542 Royal Esplanade, MANLY, QUEENSLAND 4179 Website: http://www.wmyc.com.au/

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BOATING FEATURE

EXPLORE A YACHTING LIFESTYLE Article contributed BY Simpson Marine Yachting provides the ultimate getaway and a serene sanctuary from our busy lives on the shore. Boating presents a haven for you and your loved ones during these most challenging times. Singapore offers many exciting day cruising destinations that can be enjoyed now. There is a multitude of stunning cruising grounds in the region, ready to be explored on longer escapades once borders reopen. With beautiful islands and stunning azure waters at your fingertips, you have direct access to the islands and archipelagos of both Malaysia and Indonesia, including Langkawi, Pulau Tioman, Nikoi, Bali, Komodo Island and more, straight from Singapore. Amidst challenging times, having a trusted, reputable boating partner that will be there no matter what is priceless. Established in 1984, Simpson Marine have been delivering excellent service across all aspects of yacht purchase and ownership in Asia for more than 35 years. They are here to stay and remain committed to taking care of our owners and clients, with both passion and dedication. Simpson Marine currently have yachts available for immediate delivery in Singapore that can turn your boating dream into a reality. Experience yachting in absolute comfort on some of the world’s most prestigious yachting brands, including a brand new Fairline F//Line 33 and the much-loved Lagoon 46. On top of this, they also have the Fairline Squadron 50, the Sanlorenzo SL78 and the Sanlorenzo SX76 available now for quick delivery. Beneteau, the leading French shipyard, are also offering special incentives across their extensive sail and power ranges for quick delivery this Summer and Autumn. Last but by no means least, Simpson Yacht Charter, Asia’s most established charter company, is available to connect you with your perfect yacht, ready to start planning your future boating holidays later this year and beyond. Why not start exploring available options today? Contact Simpson Marine at singapore@simpsonmarine.com and let them help you get out on the water this Summer.

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A GOOD SELECTION OF VARIETY IS KEY Article contributed by Brent Rubbo, General Manager Of Premium Nautical

Four Winns HD200 Surf

Premium Nautical understand that every boater is different. We all like spending time on the water, but not everyone likes to do the same thing when out there. Some people are into hard core fishing and want a line in the water every second they can, some people want to surf the wake behind the boat while sun worshippers bath and soak up some rays, others prefer to park the nose up at the beach and have a BBQ on the sand, while others want to spend a night or two in a comfy air-conditioned cabin being rocked to sleep with the faint sound of water sloshing against the hull. No one boat style will suit everyone. While we will not all agree on what is the perfect way to spend time on the water, everyone does agree they want their boat to be well designed with high-quality components, build and finish. The better the build quality, the more enjoyment the owner will have due to less down time or issues, resulting in more confidence in the boat and a more relaxed owner. While a good visual design is great for street cred (or is that channel cred) the most important part of good boat design is based round the layout and inclusion of useful features that make using the boat simple and enjoyable to not only use, but also to maintain. Often, it is the smallest of detail which can go unnoticed that makes the biggest difference. For Tow Sports and Family Fun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Four Winns are well known for their design and quality. Their Stable-Vee hull is well known for its great ride and handling. The Horizon and HD ranges of bow riders from 18 to 35 feet all have multiple options of engine choices including various brands of stern drive or outboard engines. The HD Surf versions have multiple ballast tanks, wake tabs and FWD Drive to keep the prop well under the boat out of harms way. Four Winns Helms not only look stunning with hand-sewn upholstery, but are beautifully laid out so all controls are in logical format and easily within reach. Their newest addition, the Vista 355 Coupe is a beautiful 35 foot cruiser with plenty of airconditioned space for everyone.

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BOATING AT THE FEATURE HELM For Fishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wellcraft recently redesigned their full range of centre console models, with models from 16 to 40 feet. Primarily designed for fishing, Wellcraft do an excellent job of adding the creature-comforts families desire, so they also work very well when relaxing with family. They are very well equipped with excellent placement of live wells, dive doors, folding seating, shade and plenty of dedicated storage for the rods, tackle and the catch. The amazing new 402 Fisherman has power options up to triple 425hp outboards and has an airconditioned cabin. For the Weekend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marex build incredibly innovative and usable cruisers. With models from 31 to 37 feet, they pack in a serious amount of cabin space and features. This Norwegian company had so many brilliant little design details built into each model. Cockpits have a unique curtain rail system which we have not seen on any other brand boat, it can be fully enclosed within one minute, even when underway as the clears are simply pulled out of their dedicated hanging hiding space. The side decks of the 375 have hidden fender storage which allows fenders to be stored while tied at the correct length, ready to deploy in seconds. Marex also have a wide range of diesel engine choices and shaft or stern drive options to suit you need. Another thing to note, while each brand does have good options for factory installed GPS and other electronics, Premium Nautical can also order boats without these so our clients can locally install their preferred brand. Want to know more about the various type of boats to suit your needs? Please reach out to Premium Nautical at 6274 5055 or email to info@premiumnautical.com

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CHANGING TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE Article contributed by Clement, Director Of TheBoatShopAsia

Virtual Classes - PPCDL

TheBoatShopAsia (TBSA) has been operating in RSYC since 2013 starting with self-drive yacht charters through to competency courses and then running of PPCDL courses from 2015 onwards. You would have seen their office if you drive to the parking space in between the main clubhouse and the dry stack. TBSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core business today is PPCDL training and Charters. They are also involved in distributing and selling boats, seasports equipment and running of events. When COVID19 struck Singapore in late January 2020, most business owners felt that this would go away after a while. By early March, when the number of cases climbed to the high hundreds, TBSA felt that they had to consider alternative ways of conducting PPCDL if the government did shut down businesses in a bid to reduce community infections. For fear of losing business, they pulled together instructors and resources and started rebuilding course curriculum to fit it into a virtual structure. They developed eLearning courses on TalentLMS platform and developed a virtual PPCDL course curriculum that promotes more interaction between students and the instructor during the class. They also invested heavily on technology to allow courses to be conducted from homes while delivering crystal clear video and audio. For auditability purposes, SOPs was created which placed human monitors in the course to ensure that students have their cameras turned on and are attending the course throughout to clock the necessary theory hours required by SMA. In their inaugural dry run of the course on 27th of March 2020, they had PPCDL instructors as well as SMA officials to provide feedback on how better to improve the virtual course and started tweaking the curriculum to maximize the effectiveness. Today, TBSA has an extensive virtual curriculum that has been tried and tested by many, great content which has led to a higher pass rate, and most important of all, a fantastic team of instructors, who are well equipped with the skills to teach a virtual class effectively, and be able to elicit the interaction that is needed to keep the course fun and engaging. With over 100 people trained in the last 2 months, they have a lot of students eager to get into the water and get their hands on a boat for the practical training once we hit phase 2 post circuit breaker. Going forward, TBSA will be offering both virtual and in-class courses (at RSYC) and we expect the virtual course to have a higher take up of students. Going virtual with training has also allowed TBSA to expand beyond the shores of Singapore at a faster pace. In March 2020, TBSA signed an agreement to develop a self-drive charter business in Penang, Port Dickson and Langkawi with our partner Pen Marine Sdn Bhd. They developed an all new training curriculum for new boaters called Powered Craft Driving Course (PCDC) to promote safe and fun boating in Penang. Even with Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MCO, they have managed to conduct virtual PCDC courses for over 50 students to date with more planned in the coming weeks.

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COVID19 has forced many businesses to change their business models, their processes, their systems, and the way they view and serve their clients. Couple of learnings TBSA took away from this: 1. Understand the new normal – What restrictions will be in place, what does it means to your business, and how can we work within those parameters. 2. Be open to changing your business model – Clement, the director of TBSA read an article that said that ‘COVID19 has done to the largest companies in the world what their CEO and CTO couldn’t do for the longest time….. digitization of their businesses’. So be open to change and be open to consider any possibilities with your business. 3. Embrace technology – Technology needs to be a friend and not a stumbling block. It will help pivot your business as it had for many others who embraced early. Today, the world is more receptive of digital engagements than before so we need to leverage that. COVID19 has significantly changed their business. While it has impacted a large part of business, TBSA managed to survive by accelerating other parts of their business and aggressively growing into new markets. It had been a tough journey for TBSA, but they manage to rough it out and hopefully, with new acquired skills, assets and technologies, they can take advantage of the recovery to accelerate their growth. For those who are keen to learn more about the virtual PPCDL course, please reach out to their office or drop an email to info@ theboatshopasia.com .

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BOAT SALE TRENDS AMID COVID-19 Article contributed by Dione Schick, Co-Founder of BASCO boating

Welcome to the BASCO Briefing for Boat Owners. Keeping you informed of boat market trends and developments from Singapore and Asia in these interesting times. The last four weeks has seen a lot of enquiry and a number of people booking viewings when the lockdown lifts. We are encouraged to see the rise of buying-without-viewing which is something BASCO Boating is committed to achieving for buyers and sellers where appropriate. We do this with our BOBBAS platform, and we have personally transacted numerous online boat deals over the last 3-years without the buyers seeing the boat. Two examples are boats sold to Australian buyers, sight unseen. Both sales were in the USD400–700 price range and excellent quality boats. This trend will only increase, and Covid-19 has now made this purchasing trend more visible. The possibility is more real in boat owner’s minds compared to pre-Covid-19 when many boat owners may have said they believed this could never happen. Market Outlook It was reported in several media outlets that boat brokers haven’t slowed down. We certainly can vouch for this as well. There was a lot of sales activity with boats changing hands in March and early April before the lockdown. What we’ve noticed is boat buyers (and those who we call boat deciders and boat searchers) have had more time to browse online and to reflect on their boating dreams and goals. They’ve simply had more space to explore these ‘pushed to one-side dreams’ and buyers are making enquiries and putting in place steps to explore the boating lifestyle in earnest. News headlines indicate boat sales are booming amid the pandemic. Just look at these headlines from News8 and Newsbreak “Boat sales booming as other industries struggle to stay afloat amid pandemic shutdowns” “Boat dealers, marina managers’ report business is booming during coronavirus shutdown” In Asia, boat sales have been strong and we are expecting a strong surge in demand in June, July, and August as the lockdown eases. There is pent-up demand from the desire to get away from it all, and what better way than boating, even among social distancing requirements. Our boat “decider “coaching services and our boat buyer sourcing services have experienced an uptick in the last two months. It is perfect timing for boat buyers to get prepared, do their research, get their goals and objectives lined up so they are ready to hit the ground running when the time to travel and view is upon us. Additionally, there may be good deals during the next 6–9 months, so boat buyers, searchers and deciders are definitely wondering about this opportunity as well.

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Here’s what Blake Phillips, general manager at MarineMax had to say which sums it up quite nicely. “I think coronavirus amplifies your appreciation for a great day,” he said. “Because every day on a boat is a great day, people are connecting the dots.” Well said. And finally, not sure how to get a trouble-free, faster boat sale at the highest price? No problem! Answer these questions: 1. Do you qualify as a successful boat marketing and online boat salesperson? (If no, go to #2) 2. Are you willing and able to spend 100 hours researching buyers and markets for your boat, posting across all the 50+ platforms, to generate 4 offers? (If no, go to #3) 3. Are you able to waste months and months in trial and error trying to use traditional boat sale methods, only to have to drop your price in a year’s time? (If no, go to #4) 4. Shortcut the process with a result-guaranteed boat sales program and project managers who get results. Get in touch with bascoboatadviser@basco.asia now to discuss your faster boat sale. Struggling with marketing your boat for sale? Or need more enquiries and offers for your boat? Scan to WIN a BASCO Online Show Boat Sales & Marketing Package Valued at USD2,970

About BASCO Boating We help boat owners sell their boats 33% faster than traditional methods with our BOBBAS platform, Online Boat Shows & the First-Time Boat Buyer Expo. We help owners get 3 times the sales enquiries in 90-days compared to traditional methods so you can move on with your life, or boat upgrade, without worry of how long it will take to get an offer.

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Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht kisses the water as her world premiere approaches The newest addition to Riviera’s internationally acclaimed Sports Motor Yacht collection, the 64 SMY, has just been launched ahead of her world premiere in June. The separate master en-suite is akin to a luxury apartment bathroom, with a double vanity and spacious shower. From the master en-suite a convenient laundry with separate washer and dryer, offer the ultimate in space utilisation for those who like to remain self-sufficient when cruising long term. Owners can alternatively specify a utility room, among other options. An aft bulkhead door in this room provides internal access to the meticulously laid out engine room. “The 64 SMY has been designed equally for blue-water cruising and long-term liveability as much as for luxurious longweekend escapes,” said Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst. “Now that she is on the water, these first glimpses truly highlight her graceful design and impressive technology, inherent to our very latest motor yacht. “It’s a proud moment for our dedicated team members who have shared this journey from the early planning stages to her launch where now she is really shining. Powered by twin MAN V12 turbo diesels, each delivering 1550hp, the 64 SMY adopts the efficiencies and engineering precision of the V-drive system created for Riviera’s 68 and 72 SMY to deliver quiet, effortless and smooth acceleration to her top speed of more than 30 knots. The 64 Sports Motor Yacht will give boating enthusiasts, particularly blue-water cruising families, the long-term liveability and luxury they desire in a 64-foot model. She will also boast equally high levels of sophistication and innovation as her sisterships which are now cruising the Mediterranean Sea, Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, the Malacca Strait, Java Sea, the Caribbean, the Pacific and New Zealand and Australian waters. Step aboard a very accomplished yacht Versatility and practicality are evident from the moment you step aboard the Riviera 64

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Sport Motor Yacht, her wide-open cockpit can be optioned for a range of different water sports. The cockpit leads up to the mezzanine level where to port is an L-shaped day lounge and Al fresco dining will be enjoyed in the L-shaped lounge area to starboard, which includes a drop-leaf teak table. The mezzanine can be enclosed with optional clears and serviced by airconditioning ducts for maximum comfort in all-weather conditions considerably extending the living area and creating another room. A side door gives clever and convenient access to the port side deck and foredeck from the saloon. The accommodation deck features four staterooms and three bathrooms. The VIP stateroom in the forepeak enjoys views from large hull side windows. The VIP en-suite bathroom is located to aft to starboard. Additional guest accommodation is provided to port with a clever twin single berth cabin that at the press of a button, the inboard berth moves sideways to create a restful double. This cabin also has en-suite access to the portside day head bathroom. To starboard is a further guest cabin with two adult sized Pullman beds. A wide companionway leads aft to the Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht’s full-beam master stateroom, which is bathed in light from large hull side windows and features a central king-sized bed.

In true Riviera Sports Motor Yacht style, the 64’s fully enclosed bridge will pamper guests like a first-class lounge. The rear bulkhead opens out to bring the outdoors inside. There’s an additional dinette and wet bar on the rear deck, plus the option of siderail-mounted joysticks. Revealing the vessel’s blue-water pedigree, a moulding at the rear of the bridge can house a life raft and safety cell. Form and functionality combine seamlessly in the superb helm station, which has twin leather seats and central helm. There is a commanding view over the 64’s foredeck, with its versatile, innovative and easily accessed socialising area comprising a C-shaped lounge area and generous floor space. A 3.6-metre tender with 50hp jet can then reside in this space when underway – it is launched by a low-profile davit. This foredeck design has been exceptionally popular on the larger Sports Motor Yachts. From a practical viewpoint, it also provides a convenient location for storage of fenders, ropes and a home for the pressure cleaner. World premiere June 2020 For further details or to secure a private inspection, contact Reel Torque yachts on: Telephone: + 65 6570 6595 or email consult@reeltorqueyachts.com

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SURVIVING COVID19 THE BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER WAY! Article contributed by Uncle Jevan and Aunty June of Metazone

We entered the Covid19 Circuit Breaker in April and have only just emerged into Phase 1 of opening up, just last week, in June. No sailing, no meetups, no going out, everyone minimizing human contact to snuff out the virus, and to keep our communities safe from contracting the virus. While everyone is struggling to adapt to Home Based Learning and Working From Home, Metazone’s Big Brother Big Sister group had no choice, but to postpone our 2020 physical programs. Instead, we started our Saturday Online Series to reach out to our sailors and the greater community. Our first online gathering was on Easter weekend. Auntie Xenia started the ball rolling and taught us how to make Easter eggs, and shared with us how Eastern Europeans celebrated Easter. She also shared with us the stories and traditions on why we paint Easter Eggs and what it signifies. In subsequent weeks, she continued on to show us how to upcycle old t shirts to make nonmedical face masks. Aunty Xenia, who was borne into a German family, taught us how to make decorative Ketupats. During her class, we were very fortunate to have Muslims from all over the world share with us what their families are doing to celebrate Ramadan amidst this global COVID lockdown. We have friends from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iran, Germany and Kazakstan share with us the special traditions they did to make Ramadan so special to their families. On Hari Raya weekend, we have Aunty Sarah from Iran share with us how to make Iranian Lanterns. These lanterns were made without the flame, and are used as decorations in some parts of the Middle East during Ramadan. Although we had to physically distance ourselves during this time, the opportunity to gather online to do something together as a family, and a global community to celebrate festivals together makes our COVID experience memorable. Our traditional BBBS yearly induction, Sailing and Sustainability program became an online TFortress Challenge in May. Here, over 80 secondary school participants, Big Bro Big Sis’s (BBBS) and teachers delved deeper and learnt more about sustainability and our values. During the brought forward May holidays, we played Virtual Challenge, revolving around our Sustainability values and concepts, to gain game points. The winners of the Virtual Challenge got to faceoff their school teachers in a multiplayer online game called Mobile Legends. Our teachers held up for a while. But were relentlessly destroyed by the much more experienced, and tactical Secondary Two students. Although not having met physically during this time; BBBS, teachers and students both learnt more about each other, and had great fun together playing online games. Most recently, we introduced a series of online Sailing classes with Uncle Greg. This Series teaches new sailors some basic sailing knowledge using a multiplayer sailing simulator, VR Regatta – inshore. The course covers topics such as parts of the boat, point of sail, upwind, downwind sailing and racing rules & tactics. Uncle Greg and Uncle Pei Ming even constructed a homemade wind machine to show us how airflow, flows over the sails to create lift.

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Each Saturday, after the sailing tutorials, we run online regattas with sailors from the Japan Sailing Federation. Sailors and parasailors from Japan race with an international team of sailors in Singapore. Some of us, are only online sailors, ready to learn the real thing when the coast is clear. Some of us have more experience, guiding and sharing tips with the rest of us. Our small group of 30 to 40 have now grown close to a thousand online on various platforms last Saturday. With regular participants not only from Singapore, but from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Thailand, Russia, UK, Middle East, India, New Zealand, Australia, and counting. As we strive to keep our communities together during the Circuit Breaker, we became a community bound not by fear or lockdown circumstances, but with everyone looking forward being together to learn on Saturday meetups to say hello to old and new friends. We are looking forward to the day we can again go back to RSYC to sail. And, for our new friends made during this time to introduce them to our home club RSYC. We welcome you all to come join us every Saturday 2pm, live on Facebook or ZOOM. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make some new friends and learn how to sail. When we are allowed to meet again, come join us at Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC)! The home of Metazoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Brother Big Sister program.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2020

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

JULY 2020 1 SUNDAY

MONDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

FRIDAY

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

THURSDAY

SATURDAY YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

SATURDAY

YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

WEBINAR: EFFECTIVE VIRTUAL MEETINGS 3.00PM - 4.00PM ZOOM

WEBINAR: EFFECTIVE VIRTUAL MEETINGS 3.00PM - 4.00PM YOGA ZOOM CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

PUBLIC HOLIDAY HARI RAYA HAJI

AUGUST 2020 SUNDAY 30

MONDAY

TUESDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

FRIDAY

YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

NATIONAL DAY CRAFT WORKSHOP 3.00PM - 4.00PM Limited to 5 pax YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

SATURDAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY NATIONAL DAY

YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

PUBLIC HOLIDAY NATIONAL DAY

SATURDAY 1

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

AUGUST 2020

31 SUNDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

NATIONAL DAY CRAFT WORKSHOP 3.00PM - 4.00PM Limited to 5 pax

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YOGA CLASS 7.30PM - 8.30PM Quarterdeck

YOGA CLASS 4.00PM - 5.00PM Quarterdeck

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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

MEMBERSHIP DEPT 8.30am - 6pm (Mon - Thu) 8.30am - 5.30pm (Fri - Sat) Tel: 6768 9388 / 295 • Fax: 6768 9380 Email: membership@rsyc.org.sg

FACILITIES CHART ROOM 9am to 10pm (Daily) • Adults only CHILDREN’S ROOM 10am to 8pm (Mon to Thu), 10am to 10pm (Fri, Sat, Sun, Eve of PH & PH) (Temporary closed till further notice) GYMNASIUM 7am to 10pm (Daily) • Tel: 6768 9358 / 288 JACKPOT ROOM 1pm to 11pm (Mon to Sun & PH) Tel: 6768 9343 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 (Temporary closed till further notice)

THE MESS Noon to Midnight (Mon to Thu, Sun & PH) Noon to 1am (Fri, Sat, & Eve of PH) Last order: 11.45pm • Tel: 6768 9442 (Temporary closed till further notice) THE WHARF 7am to 10pm (Daily) Tel: 6768 9351

EMERGENCY CONTACTS SECURITY (24 HOURS) Tel: 6768 9494 (Guard Post) VHF Channel: 77 In case of power failure, you can contact RSYC at 6778 8506

LOCAL MARITIME AUTHORITIES

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

SINGAPORE PORT OPERATION AUTHORITY Tel: 6768 9494 (Guard Post) VHF Channel: 16 Frequency: 156,800 Purpose: Distress and safety calling channel MARITIME PORT AUTHORITY ENFORCEMENT VHF Channel: 07 Frequency: 156,350 Tel: 6325 2488 Purpose: Coordinating marine emergencies in port waters POLICE COAST GUARD VHF Channel: 07 Frequency: 156,350 Tel: 6377 5539 Purpose: Request assistance from Police Coast Guard

SWIMMING & CHILDREN’S POOL 7am to 10pm (Daily) Note: There is no lifeguard on duty.

SHUTTLE BUS TIMING

TENNIS COURT 9am to 10pm (Daily) Last Booking: 9pm • Tel: 6768 9288

OUTGOING SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM RSYC

Bus will also pass by West Coast Plaza for pick-up and drop-off

7.05am*

2pm*

6.10pm**

7.45am*

3.15pm*

6.55pm*

9am**

4.15pm*

7.15pm*

10am**

5.35pm*

11am**

9pm** 10.15pm* 11.15pm*

* To Clementi MRT Station. ** To Haw Par Villa & Clementi MRT Stations

INCOMING SHUTTLE SERVICE TO RSYC

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2.30pm

6.35pm

7.25am

3.30pm

7.35pm

8.10am

4.30pm

9.30pm

9.30am

5.50pm

10.30pm

10.30am 11.30am

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