RSYC Magazine Nov/Dec 2013 by Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

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REAR-COMMODORE’S MESSAGE Dear Members This November we will witness the conclusion of our $8.1 million development project that was started more than two years ago. As this magazine goes to print, we would have completed the necessary inspections and the TOP ( Temporary Occupation Permit) for the new wing of the Marina Lodge is expected around the first week of November. We will have 28 additional rooms including three suites and five new ancillary rooms for members’ activities. The expanded Marina Lodge will provide more opportunities for members and their guests to enjoy a wonderful getaway time at the Club. From the roof-top of the four-storey building, the view looking out to the sea and marina is spectacular and magnificent. It not only enhances the nautical ambience of the club but also brings about a mood of serenity. Details of promotional offers for members during the soft launch of the new wing can be found in the magazine. Over at the boating front, the occupancy rate of the dry stack which was officially opened in May 2012 has been steadily increasing. Management is working hard to improve the service level and operation efficiency to better serve the enlarged group of boating members. Over at the pontoon area, the three damaged piles at H/I berth have been reinstated and reinforced in September. The Development Sub-Committee is

now working on a plan to convert H/I berth into berthing space for larger yachts of 60 to 80 ft in length. The number of yachts in this category has been increasing over the last three years. The new H/I berth is expected to meet the berthing demand in future. Design and engineering work has been completed and a project execution plan and budget will be prepared and submitted to the RSYC Committee for approval. In the mean time, Marine Department is working on the reconfiguration of the J berth which is at the far end of the marina. The modified J berth will be able to accommodate two more megayachts of 150 ft and we expect this will bring in more revenue for the Club. On the boat-charter scene, there are four yachts available for charter in our marina. We are currently negotiating with the owners of these yachts to offer special terms for members. Details will be announced to members through our e-newsletter and magazine once finalized. Our Events Department has several activities planned for members until the end of this year. I wish to highlight our annual Charity Cruise which is scheduled for Saturday 23 November. This year we have changed it to a community event where we invite families who are under the community care program in West Coast Constituency for a day’s outing to Pulau Hantu. As a member of West Coast Community, we at RSYC are mindful of our social responsibility to work on such initiative. I urge members

to come forward to support this worthy event. Last but not least, I wish to announce that the RSYC Committee has completed its search for a new general manager. A candidate was finally selected after a formal and thorough screening, selection and interview process. Although it took longer than expected to come to a final decision, the Committee thinks it was worthwhile for the long-term good of RSYC. We sincerely hope the new GM who is joining us in December will work closely with the RSYC Committee and lead the management team to achieve the targets and goals set by the Committee. I seek your full and continuous support, and together we will make RSYC a club that we all can be proud of. Wee Keng Hwee Rear Commodore Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

CLUB MANAGEMENT Marina & Sea Sports Manager – Foo Say Juan • sayjuan.foo@rsyc.org.sg Food & Beverage Manager – Benjamin Tan • benjamin.tan@rsyc.org.sg Events Manager – Joel Gwee • joel.gwee@rsyc.org.sg 52 West Coast Ferry Road, Singapore 126887 Tel: (65) 6768 9288 • Fax: (65) 6768 9280 Email: info@rsyc.org.sg • Web: www.rsyc.org.sg (WGS 84) Lat 01˚ 17.6'N Long 103˚ 45.7'E

Rooms / Housekeeping Manager – Molly Tan • molly@rsyc.org.sg Maintenance Manager – Irwan Abu Bakar • irwan@rsyc.org.sg

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CONTENTS

Thrill of a lifetime Watching the 2013 America’s Cup Races

Celebrate the Joys of Christmas at RSYC

Ala Car te Buf fet at The Whar f

Fun-filled Ok tober fest at RSYC

REAR-COMMODORE’S MESSAGE

ANNUAL CHARITY CRUISE

HERITAGE

CLUB NEWS

BON APPETIT

SAILING NEWS

FROM THE EDITOR

CHEERS

TIDE TABLES

DEVELOPMENT REPORT

RECENT EVENTS

CLUB DIRECTORY

SPECIAL FEATURE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PATRON Former President of Singapore Mr S.R. Nathan HONORARY MEMBERS HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ismail DPM Teo Chee Hean Prof S Jayakumar Dr Tan Cheng Bock

COMMODORE Low Teo Ping

TREASURER David Cronin

VICE COMMODORE John McGugan

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Balakrishnan B Nigel Ho Joseph Kwok Wei Woon Tan Ann Kiong Tan Kay Toh

REAR COMMODORE Wee Keng Hwee HONORARY SECRETARY Inez Wei

RSYC MAGAZINE ADVISOR Inez Wei EDITOR K.C. Yuen ADVERTISEMENT BOOKINGS Contact Public Relations Department Tel: (65) 6768 9288 • Fax: (65) 6768 9280 • Email: marlinazrin.ali@rsyc.org.sg

Opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the Committee or the Club. While articles and correspondence are welcome, the Editor reserves the right 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. REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Club. Printed by Naili Printing Industry • MCI (P) 204/04/2013

CLUB NEWS

Welcome to New Members We warmly welcome the following new members who took up membership in September 2013. Ordinar y Members (Transferable) Mr Tan Wen Tai Mr Maynard J-Lon Kang Mr Toh Chee Wei Social Member (Non-Transferable) Mr Lee Ying Hsien

Mr Nigel Ho chairs House Sub-Committee Last month’s magazine inadvertently left out one important sub-committee: the House Sub-Committee whose chairman is Mr Nigel Ho. The other five sub-committees and their chairpersons are: Development Rear Commodore Wee Keng Hwee Events/Seasports Mr Tan Ann Kiong Finance Treasurer Mr David Cronin Marina Facilities Vice Commodore John McGugan Membership, Marketing & PR Honorary Secretary Ms Inez Wei

This is to thank them for their years of past support. There will be a semi-buffet spread for lunch every Wednesday, and an Italian lunch package for families on weekends. Both members and non-member corporate guests are welcome, but non-members will have a 15% surcharge added to their bills. Oh yes, and do not forget that advance bookings are essential for the weekend and Christmas period specials. Please check for details on the F&B pages in this magazine.

New Marina Lodge rooms and suites Members first! This new slogan applies to the new rooms and suites in the Marina Lodge extension. Pending our obtaining the TOP in early November, members can book the use of these spanking new accommodations and at ‘soft opening’ prices too! Please call room reservations at 6768 9288 or email marina.lodge@rsyc.org. sg rightaway. Bookings will be on first-come-first-served basis during the months of November and December. Come next year, normal rates will apply! Details can be found on page 7.

Exchange of burgees Our Club Treasurer, Mr David Cronin, recently visited the San Francisco Yacht Club to watch the 2013 America’s Cup races. While there he exchanged burgees with the commodores of two clubs. Please see photos on pages 8 and 9.

New F&B plans this Holiday Season With the holiday season fast approaching, the F&B team is introducing something new with effect from 1 November. According to F&B Manager Benjamin Tan, we will be inviting non-member corporate guests to come and lunch at The Bridge.

Mr Stuart Vella, GM of Yorkeys Knob Boating Club and Half Moon Bay Marina with Rear Commodore Wee Keng Hwee.

Back home, we were visited by Mr Stuart Vella, the General Manager of Yorkeys Knob Boating Club and Half Moon Bay Marina of Australia. The YKBC, which is located some 18 km NW of Cairns in Queensland, has reciprocity with our Club.

OBITUARY We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Mr Neo Wee Sim in September 2013, at the age of 56. The late Mr Neo was an active sailing member since joining RSYC in 199 6. He was elected and ser ved as a member of the RSYC Commit tee for four terms, from 20 0 6 to 20 0 9, and was also on the organizing commit tees of several RSYC Regat tas. Our sincere condolences to his wife L ay Hwa.

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FROM THE EDITOR

The month of November marks the completion of the extension to the Marina Lodge. As soon as the TOP for the new wing is obtained (and we believe it could coincide with the printing of this magazine, hence we are unable to announce it!), we shall post up the soft opening date on the Club’s bulletin board. So why not drop by the Club and be among the first members to try out the spanking new premises. Bookings will be on a first-comefirst-served basis. And with special members’ rates to boot! The Rear Commodore and this year’s chairman of the Development Committee, Mr Wee Keng Hwee, raved about the lovely view of the sea and the marina, from the roof level of the four-storey building. And if you are lucky to catch the gorgeous sunset, the view will make your day. Now would be a good time for members to come up with some enticing suggestions about the roof-top usage! Originally, it was shown in an artist’s impression that it could be used as a tennis court. But I understand there was an issue with the load factor. So we welcome your ideas! Talking of activities at the Club, I suppose the Mahjong Room could be

moving soon from the former T V room to one of the three function rooms in the new wing on Level 2. That reminds me of the annual mahjong competition usually held around the Chinese New Year period, which falls on 31 January next year. Not too early to start planning for the games and getting your kakis together and polish up your skills! Do watch for details in the next magazine. But coming back to the big party on Tuesday 31 December to welcome the New Year, the great news is that the cost of admission is one of the lowest among clubs and most venues. The theme is Yesteryear, and the entertainment and music will bring back the great tunes of the Sixties and Seventies. We expect good crowds, so it is recommended that you book early for yourselves and your guests. Details for the evening’s Countdown Party can be found on the inside front cover of this magazine.

Commodore! A veteran sports personality, Teo Ping is also Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) VicePresident and wears a number of hats in the sports world. Finally, as the seasonal festivities start, don’t forget to bring along your children to the Club from the weeks leading to Christmas Day. There will be carolers and Santa Claus and Yuletide decorations at the Club. You’ve worked hard enough this year! Come to the Club to relax and enjoy its new facilities and the marvelous new food and drinks planned by our enthusiastic staff led by Benjamin Tan, Molly Tan, Joel Gwee and Foo Say Juan. It’s a great team effort for all the members. Here’s wishing one and all a blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year! K.C. Yuen Editor, RSYC Magazine kc.yuen@rsyc.org.sg

As I write, the great news was announced that our Commodore, Mr Low Teo Ping, has been named Singapore’s Chef de Mission for the 2014 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. Congrats,

The RSYC Committee, Management and Staf f of the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club wish all Members and their Families

a ver y Merr y Christmas best of health and happiness in the New Year 4

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MEMBER-GETMEMBER SCHEME Members who introduce their friends to join the RSYC will receive the following incentives for the category of membership signed up. ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP $600 F&B credits or $600 berthing credits or a combination of $300 F&B credits & $300 berthing credits CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP $800 F&B credits or $800 berthing credits or a combination of $400 F&B credits & $400 berthing credits SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP $400 F&B credits or $400 berthing credits or a combination of $200 F&B credits & $200 berthing credits TERM MEMBERSHIP $200 F&B credits or $200 berthing credits or a combination of $100 F&B credits & $100 berthing credits • Only for New Membership purchased from our Club. • Promotion valid from 1 September to 30 November 2013. For details, please contact Linda Tan at 6768 9295 / linda.tan@rsyc.org.sg or Bonnie Ler at 6768 9297 / bonnie.ler@rsyc.org.sg

DEVELOPMENT REPORT

Lodge and to be the first one to enjoy the boutique-style room design of contemporary nautical theme. Wee Keng Hwee Chairman Development Sub-Committee

The new Marina Lodge interior design was undertaken by AWP Pte Ltd who is the architect of the existing Marina Lodge. Contemporary nautical theme carries through the overall design of the new guest rooms and suites. Design focuses on flowing lines, aerodynamic forms and clean, crisp linens and fabrics. Dynamic and exciting combination of hard and soft materials and finishes are used to bring about a multi-sensory guest experience.

than walls. Bathroom layout is revised to differentiate from those of guest rooms through introduction of glazed screen from jacuzzi bath area to bedroom. Again the contemporary nautical theme is maintained by the furnishing materials and finishes. In summary, the new guest rooms and suites are designed to leave a lasting and pleasant impression on the guests. We encourage members to look out for the launching date of the new Marina

GUEST ROOMS CONCEPT The new design offers a ‘fresh feel’ to the existing room layout. Maximized lighting is achieved by opening up bathroom to bedroom utilising glazed panel. Every room has flexibility in bed arrangement, ie two super singles or one king bed to suit different guests’ needs. Design may be different from the existing rooms. However, the contemporary nautical theme remains unchanged with the similar palette of materials and finishes. GUEST SUITE CONCEPT Each suite is planned in serviced apartment style with defined living, dining and sleeping zones. Different zones are designated through floor finishes and ‘feature screens’ rather

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Jacuzzi in the suite rooms.

ROOM PROMOTIONS for the months of November, December & January NOVEMBER 2013 Member’s Special for New Rooms $124 per night Standard or Deluxe • $155 per night Apartment Suite Inclusive breakfast for 2 pax • $30 F&B vouchers to dine at the Bridge for 2-night stay Corporate Client Special for New Rooms $160 per night for Standard or Deluxe Inclusive breakfast • $10 F&B vouchers to dine at the Wharf

DECEMBER 2013 (1 to 30 December except on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)

Member’s & Guest’s Daily Special 20% off Daily Rate (Inclusive breakfast and complimentary soft drinks at the Mini Bar) Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Special Room Package 2-room night in deluxe room at $335 with complimentary breakfast for 2 Christmas Eve Semi-Buffet Dinner for 2 at The Bridge • 1-for-1 Christmas Day Tunch

JANUARY 2014 New Year’s Day 2014 Member’s & Guest’s Daily Special 20% off Daily Rate (Inclusive breakfast and complimentary soft drinks at the Mini Bar) 1-for-1 New Year Day Tunch Member’s & Guest’s Daily Special 15% off Daily Rate for all room types (Inclusive breakfast for 2)

RESERVATIONS For reservations, please call 6768 9288 or email to marina.lodge@rsyc.org.sg TERMS & CONDITIONS Not applicable to with any other promotions or vouchers. • Not applicable for seminar group or functions booking. Reser vation is subject to room availability. • Prices quoted are subject to 7% GST. Management has the right to change or replaceRSYC with other promotions without prior/notice. MAGAZINE NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2013

SPECIAL FEATURE

Part of the huge crowd watching the classic America’s Cup races.

Thrill of a Lifetime Watching the 2013 America’s Cup R aces

Almost as old as the RSYC, the America’s Cup is the oldest trophy in sport with a rich heritage and tradition dating back to 1851. The Cup was named after the boat “America” which represented the New York Yacht Club and beat the British (with Queen Victoria watching) to win the 1851 Royal Yacht Squadron 100 Pound Cup. The NY YC held onto the trophy for 132 years, before, in 1983, Australia won the cup. Only two other nations have held the cup, New Zealand and the Swiss, and the 34th America’s Cup was not going to change that fact no matter who won. As we made our way down the steep streets of San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood the sunlit bay came into view. You could already make out the line of spectator boats lining the east and western course limits, and to the left was the famous Golden Gate Bridge, and off to the right the infamous Alcatraz. As we came closer to the water, you could easily make out Rising Sun, the 453ft (the 10th largest in the world) Jon Bannenberg designed super yacht, which had been chartered from David Geffen by its original owner, Larry Ellison (Oracle Team USA) to entertain his guests during the America’s Cup. RSYC’s Members were among a select few who were invited by the Committee of the St. Francis Yacht Club to enjoy their five-star facilities and hospitality on the waterfront, with the race course literally at the back deck. Founded in 1927, the St Francis is a privately held club with 2,300 members. They have a very active competitive sailing program, along with a

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Club Cruise Committee that arranges social cruising for its members. The club even has its own private island. Defender, Oracle Team USA and Challenger, Emirates Team New Zealand, were already out on the water practicing when we arrived at the St. Francis at noon, one and a quarter hours before the scheduled start of the Race. We joined the short, well-dressed line to collect our wrist bands and entered the club. A scaled down model of the AC72 sat proudly in the entry lobby, walls adorned with plaques and trophies. We made our way to the bar, grabbed a beverage and headed to the roof top deck, complete with a mini grandstand, to enjoy, what is arguably, some of the best views of the America’s Cup races ever seen. This would be a scene repeated several times over the next week or so. I felt like a kid in a candy shop: The 34th America’s Cup promised to be unlike any other and that promise was delivered in spades. Waiting for the race to start, I remembered a time when I would sit on the sandy beach by the Middle Harbor 16ft Skiff Club and watched the flying 16’s race across the water like high speed ballerinas carrying three wet-suited trapeze artists. As soon as the opportunity arose for me to join these thrill seekers on the water, I jumped at it (and ended up spending a lot of time treading water, but man it was fun). The skiff class of sailing was founded in Sydney in 1901, the latest boats to grace the America’s Cup were born in New Zealand in 2012. I now much prefer the NZ born variety, keep reading and

Oracle Team USA having just won.

David Cronin with the America’s Cup at Golden Gate Yacht Club.

you will find out why (I just need a plan to sail on one). Racing an AC45 (44ft catamaran with a mast height of 70.5ft and a wing area of 85sqm and a crew of 5 sailors) Emirates Team New Zealand beat off Luna Rossa and Artemis Racing to win the right to challenge Oracle Team USA for the America’s Cup. The main difference for the big Cup race, was the increased size and speed of the boat. Powered by a wing sail, the AC72 is a flying machine. It is an F16 fighter jet which makes all other boats look like a training aircraft. It is an engineering masterpiece. It’s 72.2ft long, 45.9ft wide, has a mast height of 131.2ft, takes 11 sailors and has a sail wing area of 2,798.6 sq ft. These boats are capable of outrunning a Barracuda (44 km/hr), a Bluefin tuna (70 km/h) and a Wahoo (77 km/h). The closest comparison is the Striped Marlin that has a top speed of 81 km/hr, just under the speed (44 knots) that we witnessed the AC72’s flying at during the few weeks of racing. To provide some context, the 80ft sloops used in the 2007 America’s Cup had a top average speed of 22 km/h

David Cronin with Golden Gate Yacht Club Commodore Norber t Bajurin.

(12 knots). Whilst I missed the 2013 F1 in Singapore, I certainly got my share of vicarious thrills through watching the AC72’s race around San Francisco’s bay (including several close passes and a near capsize). One of the highlights of my trip was visiting the Golden Gate Yacht Club, the current home of the Defender of the America’s Cup. A five-minute walk along the foreshore from the St Francis, the GGYC is known locally for its relaxed atmosphere and its dedication to its members’ enjoyment (fun times both on and off the water). GGYC’s Commodore, Norbert Bajurin, extended the welcoming hand of a fellow Yacht Club member to host us at the GGYC where I joined Richard Spindler (of Latitude 38 fame) and his wife Donna to watch the racing and enjoy the company of the GGYC members. I even got down to talking business with Ron Matlin, GGYC’s friendly Treasurer, who had some practical insights into how they had significantly improved their operations in preparation for hosting the 34th Americas Cup.

Getting back to the racing, history was made when Oracle Team USA fought back after being 8-1 down (first to 9 wins the Cup) to win the next 8 races to retain the America’s Cup. The city of San Francisco was filled with national pride; chants of “Team USA” and the occasional “Aussie Aussie Aussie” (the Skipper, Jimmy Spithill, is an Australian) rang out in bars around the marina into the wee hours of the morning. Whilst I don’t get out on the water as much as I would like to these days, being part of the boating community and a member of one of the oldest and respected Yacht Club’s in the world (RSYC) certainly does have its privileges. Above gaining access to the best seats to watch the most exciting racing format even seen in sailings history, being warmly welcomed in a foreign land certainly tops the cake. I now just need to find a way to get a joy ride on an AC72 or find a spare $100M to finance RSYC Team Singapore to challenge for the 35th America’s Cup in 2016. Any takers? David Cronin RSYC Member & Club Treasurer

David Cronin with The San Francisco Yacht Club Commodore James Cascino.

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2013 CHARITY CRUISE

Help make ComCare kids happy this November! Here’s your chance to put a great big smile on a youngster’s face! This year, RSYC is once again organising the Annual Charity Cruise, but with a slight difference. It will benefit some 60 persons from West Coast ComCare who probably won’t ever get a chance to go on a boat trip to Pulau Hantu for a day’s picnic or experience the thrill of a jet-ski ride! Gracing the event on Saturday 23 November is MP for West Coast GRC and Minister in the PM’s Office, Mr S Iswaran, who will flag off the boats from RSYC Marina. This will be a great time for bonding and giving back to our community! So if you have a boat, and/or a jet-ski and some spare time, do join in the fun! Donations in cash or kind are also welcome.

Par ticipants at last year’s Charit y Cruise.

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Organiser

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For details, please contact Events Department at 6768 9333 or email to events@rsyc.org.sg

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BON APPETIT |

THE BRIDGE

Semi-Buffets with a Touch of Asia Semi-buffets are back! And every Wednesday will never be the same again. Try our Asian-influenced semi-buffet spread, that comes with a choice of main course and a fresh new look. Make your reservation on Mondays and you will get a complimentary 9-inch thin-crust homemade pizza. What’s more, you’ll have the chance to create your very own pizza with fresh ingredients and our friendly chef will do the rest. DAY / DATE: Every Wednesday in November and December. TIME: 12noon to 2.30pm. VENUE: The Bridge. PRICE: $26 per person.

Asian Pesto with Grilled Chicken

Rest & Relax Weekend Join us for a family lunch out at The Bridge with a complete meal, specially designed by the Bridge Team. Menu items include: Italian Antipesto, choice of two Pasta Dishes, one 9-inch Pizza, one Roasted Chicken, do-it-yourself Garlicbread and a choice of two side dishes. What’s more, a complimentary long, tall and refreshing Grapefruit Mint Cooler will go very well with this afternoon meal. Reser vation required at least 3 days in advance. DAY / DATE: Every Weekend in November & December. TIME: 12noon to 2.30pm. VENUE: The Bridge. PRICE: $135 (Serves 4 to 5 persons).

Special Main Course Of Your Choice Experience new main dishes specially-created by Chef Benny for your dining pleasure. Every order of main course comes with a complimentary soup and salad. Make your meal more enjoyable with a glass of Pinot Noir or Pinot Gris at only $6.90 per glass (usual price $8.90). DAY / DATE: Daily in November & December. TIME: Dinner – 6.30pm to 10pm. VENUE: The Bridge. PRICE: $38 onwards.

Grilled Pork Chop & Bratwurst served with Sauerkraut.

Salmon with Miso Hollandaise Sauce

Executive Set Lunch Looking for an ideal place to entertain your business associates, or gathering with colleagues and friends? Look no further. Bridge Restaurant offers a choice of 2 or 3 courses set lunch at unbeatable prices. Call us now for reservation. DAY / DATE: Weekdays in November only (except Wednesdays). TIME: Lunch – 12noon to 2.30pm. VENUE: The Bridge. PRICE: $18 (2-Course) & $22 (3-Course). Includes freshly brewed coffee or tea.

NOTE: Star ting this November 2013, The Bridge will be inviting our Non-Members (Corporate Guests) to dine at The Bridge. All photos are for illustration only. Actual presentation and ser ving may differ. Vouchers and other discounts are not valid for any promotional offers or Happy Hours. Prices are subject to 7% GST and additional 15% for Corporate Guests. For enquiries and reser vation, please contact F&B Depar tment at 6768 9292/443 or email to hazel.castillo@rsyc.org.sg

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THE WHARF

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Shiok Singapore! This November, experience our very own take of Singapore’s famous street food at The Wharf, where you can gather with fellow members, family and friends and tantalize your tastebuds with these unique dishes originating from different parts of the island! Highlights include: Chinatown You Chee Mian, Balestier Bak Kut Teh, Katong Laksa, Newton Circus Sambal Sting Ray and Geylang Frog Legs in Kung Po Sauce.

Katong Laksa

DAY / DATE: Sunday 17 November. TIME: 6pm to 10pm. VENUE: The Wharf. PRICE: $30 (Adult) & $12 (Child). A glass of Chin Chow at $1.50. Make your reservations early for special discounts. • From 5 to 10 November, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount • From 11 to 14 November, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount. • From 15 to 17 November, you’ll enjoy 5% discount. Call 67689351 or email to marcus.cham@rsyc.org.sg for reservation. Please proceed to The Bridge for smaller meals. Our usual Ala Carte menu and BBQ will not be available on this evening. Vouchers or any other discount are not applicable for this promotion.

RSYC Laksa Crab

Newton Circus Sambal Sting Ray

Ala Carte Buffet at The Wharf Back by popular demand, the Ala Carte Buffet at The Wharf features a wide selection from the Tze Char Kitchen where Chef Martin and his team will cook to your satisfaction. Book your table early and enjoy a special price of $23.80 for our RSYC Laksa Crab. DAY / DATE: Sunday 8 December. TIME: 6pm to 10pm. VENUE: The Wharf. PRICE: $26 (Adult) & $12 (Child). Laksa Crab at $23.80 for reservations made before 6 December. Make your reservations early and book your Laksa Crab, while stocks last! Call 67689351 or email to marcus.cham@rsyc.org.sg for reservation. Please proceed to The Bridge for smaller meals. Our usual Ala Carte menu and BBQ will not be available on this evening. Vouchers or any other discount are not applicable for this promotion.

All photos are for illustration only. Actual presentation and ser ving may differ. Vouchers and other discounts are not valid for any promotional offers or Happy Hours. Prices are subject to 7% GST. For enquiries and reser vation, please contact F&B Depar tment at 6768 9292/351 or email to marcus.cham@rsyc.org.sg

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BON APPETIT |

THE WHARF

Juice of the Day Hot and Sunny and wish to start a Healthy choice for today? Enjoy a freshly-squeezed juice of the day. Hurry, while stocks last! MONDAY – KUMQUAT & GUAVA Kumquats and Guavas contain vitamins (A & C), carbohydrates and other nutrients that are good for the liver and eyes. Its anti-inflammatory properties help remove mucus and is beneficial for protecting against ulcers. Besides promoting digestion, it lowers blood pressure and strengthens the heart. TUESDAY – PASSIONFRUIT & PINEAPPLE Well-known for its high nutrient content and its delightfully sweet smell, Passionfruits are neutral in nature with a sweet and sour taste. Apart from cleansing the intestines, improving appetite, aiding digestion and relieving body heat, it also removes oiliness and beautifies the skin.

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Chef’s Weekday Specials Monday: Curry Chicken Noodle Tuesday: Claypot Chicken Rice with Chinese Sausage & Mushroom* Wednesday: Seven Spiced Salmon with Japanese Rice Thursday: Ampang Yong Tau Foo with Rice or Noodle* Friday: Old Woodlands Centre Seafood Soup with Minced Pork and Rice* DAY / DATE: Weekdays in November and December. TIME: All day dining. VENUE: The Wharf. PRICE: $8.00 per dish.

WEDNESDAY – ROCK MELON & HONEYDEW Rockmelons and Honeydews are good sources of vitamins (A & C), beta carotene and minerals. Besides relieving tension, quenching thirst and cooling the body, it also aids in preventing anemia and cataract. THURSDAY – STARFRUIT & PINEAPPLE Starfruits and Pineapples are excellent sources of vitamin C and contain citric acid and oxalic acid. It promotes the production of body fluids, quenches thirst and moistens the lung, while helping to prevent high cholesterol, high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. While Starfruits have nutritional benefits, it is also cooling in nature and people with weak stomachs should refrain from eating too much of it. Starfruits contain potassium binoxalate which may add pressure to kidneys and those with kidney ailments are advised not to consume Starfruits. FRIDAY – STRAWBERRY, CARROT & LEMON Strawberries, Carrots and Lemons are good sources of dietary fibre, sugars, vitamin C and organic acid. They help to beautify the complexion, improve gum health, treat constipation, prevent high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. Its ellagic acid has detoxifying properties which help protect against cancer. DAY / DATE: Daily in November & December. TIME: Lunch & Dinner. VENUE: The Wharf. PRICE: $15.50 per carafe.

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Chef’s Weekend Specials Try these new dishes this weekend and many more! • Smoked Duck with Tea Leaves – $18 • Wok-fried Beef with Chinese Croissant and Truffle Oil – $16 • French Bean with Pork Cubes in XO Sauce* – $14 • Laksa Crab @ $35 per kg DAY / DATE: Weekends in November and December. TIME: Dinner – 6pm to 10pm. VENUE: The Wharf.

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| CHEERS

Snack of the Day Purchase any spirits by the bottle and receive a complimentary snack of the day (usual $6.80). DAY / DATE Daily in November and December TIME Please refer to operating hours on page 28. VENUE KT V, The Mess and The Beacon

Cheer On... 1-2-3 Singing Kings and Queens, you can now enjoy a great deal when you start singing at our KT V. A jug of Lemon Honey Water, a Fruit Platter and a plate of Crispy Hot Wings. DAY / DATE: Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday in November and December. TIME: 5pm onwards. VENUE: KT V Lounge. PRICE: $25.90.

Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Get Together at The Mess

Whiskey & Wine Tasting Join us for a night of whiskey and wine tasting with snacks to go along. Every bottle purchased entitles you to a lucky draw coupon for the night. DAY / DATE: Thursday 28 November & 26 December. TIME: 7pm onwards. VENUE: The Mess. PRICE: Free.

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Wine of the Month

Omori Estate Wines Omori Estate is located on the southwest shores of Lake Taupo, New Zealand, where people enjoy a unique â&#x20AC;&#x153;terroirâ&#x20AC;? with a late but long season and deep, free draining pumice soils ideally suited to the varieties of grapes and olives planted here.

Omori Estate Pinot Noir A soft and approachable Pinot Noir made from grapes sourced from young vines on the Omori Estate Stream block. This Pinot Noir has sweet cherry, plum and spice flavours, and is matured in French barrels for eight to twelve months, adding subtle tasty notes balanced with gentle tannins and a lovely long finish.

Chivas Regal 12 & 18 Years Buy two bottles Chivas 12 or 18 years and enjoy a special price just for you! 2 Bottles Chivas 12 Years at $176 2 Bottles Chivas 18 Years at $279

A perfect match with Duck, Barbecued Lamb and creamy Cheese.

Omori Estate Pinot Gris A deliciously dry Pinot Gris made from hand-picked premium pinot gris grapes from the Omori Estate Stream block. Bunch-pressed, this Pinot Gris has a golden straw appearance with a distinct white peach, pear and floral aroma, finishing off with a fresh lingering aftertaste. Great with all Asian-style food, seafoods and salads.

DAY / DATE: Daily in November and December. VENUE: All outlets. PRICE: $38.90 per bottle and $8.90 per glass. For any take away enquires, please contact Hazel at 6768 9443 or email to hazel.castillo@rsyc.org.sg

Cocktail of the Month

Strawberry Sparkling Cocktail RSYC F&B team would like to offer you a special treat, Strawberry Sparkling Cocktail. A special drink that celebrates this festive season. DAY / DATE Daily in November and December VENUE All outlets PRICE $11 per glass

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Cheers to Oktoberfest!

Down to the last drop!

Fun-filled Oktoberfest at RSYC

Dressed for the occasion.

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An enticing buffet spread.

Testing your brawn as well.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun-time again as RSYC members and their guests celebrated Ok tober fest 2013 on Friday 6 September in the Nautica Room. There were lots of games amidst the beer drinking and feasting on fine traditional German fare prepared by our chefs. The popular Swiss Alpine Lions provided their famous brand of music for the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enter tainment.

Come join in the dance.

Everyone having a grand time.

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RECENT EVENTS

Ms Yu Hea Ryeong with Mr Nigel Ho.

Mr Patrick Tan with Mr Nigel Ho.

Mr Richard Low with Mr Nigel Ho.

Mr James Wong with Mr Nigel Ho.

Mr Alan Tan with Mr Nigel Ho.

Mr Albert Fong with Mr Nigel Ho.

Mr Spencer Kang with Mr Nigel Ho.

Congratulations to all our lucky winners for August and September who came for complimentary wine tastings at the monthly Members’ Get Together at The Mess on every last Thursday of the month. House Committee Chairman Mr Nigel Ho, was present to give away the prizes to the lucky winners. Each lucky draw winner walked away with either a bottle of wine or a gift package, kindly sponsored by our partners, Cellarmaster Wines Pte Ltd and Estate Wines Pte Ltd. August Lucky Winners Ms Yu Hea Ryeong Mr Richard Low Mr Alan Tan

September Lucky Winners Mr Patrick Tan Mr James Wong Mr Albert Fong Mr Spencer Kang

JOIN US AT THE NEXT MEMBERS’ GE T TOGE THER AT THE MESS Join us for a night of whiskey and wine tasting with snacks to go along. Every bottle purchased entitles you to a lucky draw coupon for the night.

Ever y last Thursday of the month, 28 November & 26 December • 7pm onwards at The Mess • Free Admission For enquiries, please contact F&B Department at 6768 9 29 3 or email to benjamin.tan@rsyc.org.sg

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RECENT EVENTS

Steamboat always a suitable dinner...

...and a great buffet too!

Fellowship with friends...

Candy floss an added attraction.

Enjoyable time for the young at hear t.

...and family members.

Looking pretty with lanterns.

Keeping up the tradition...

Great time for young and old.

...just like in days of yore.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2013 MON

TUE

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FRI

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DEEPAVALI

DIWALI NIGHT 6.30pm, The Wharf REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

CHEER ON... 1-2-3 Every Mon, Tue & Wed, KTV Lounge

CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

CHEF’S WEEKEND SPECIALS 6pm, The Wharf

CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

SPECIAL MAIN COURSE Daily in Nov & Dec, 6.30pm, The Bridge

16 REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

CHRISTMAS GOODIES TAKEAWAYS Till 25 Dec, The Wharf

9 SALSA LOVE DATE 2013 3.30pm, RSYC

EXECUTIVE SET LUNCH Weekdays in Nov except Wed, 12noon, The Bridge

SEMI-BUFFETS WITH A TOUCH OF ASIA Every Wed, 12noon, The Bridge

23 ANNUAL CHARITY CRUISE RSYC Marina & Pulau Hantu CHEF’S WEEKEND SPECIALS 6pm, The Wharf

CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

MEMBERS’ GET TOGETHER AT THE MESS 7pm, The Mess

WED

THU

SUN 3 CHEF’S WEEKEND SPECIALS 6pm, The Wharf

10 REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

17 SHIOK SINGAPORE! 6pm, The Wharf

24 TUNCH AT THE WHARF 12noon, The Wharf REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

30 REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

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CHRISTMAS PARTY PACKAGE Till 23 Dec, The Bridge

SPECIAL MAIN COURSE Daily in Nov & Dec, 6.30pm, The Bridge

CHEER ON... 1-2-3 Every Mon, Tue & Wed, KTV Lounge

SEMI-BUFFETS WITH A TOUCH OF ASIA Every Wed, 12noon, The Bridge

CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

7 REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

SEMI-BUFFETS WITH A TOUCH OF ASIA Every Wed, 12noon, The Bridge

CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

LET’S GO INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER 6.30pm, The Wharf CHRISTMAS EVE SEMI-BUFFET DINNER 6.30pm, The Bridge

8 ALA CARTE BUFFET 6pm, The Wharf

15 REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

1 PRE-CHRISTMAS SET LUNCH 12noon, The Bridge, Till 31 Dec

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE New Year’s Eve Party 7pm, The Bridge, The Wharf & Foreshore

SUN

CHRISTMAS DAY

TUNCH AT THE WHARF 12noon, The Wharf CHRISTMAS DAY CARVERY 6.30pm, The Bridge

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20 CHEF’S WEEKDAY SPECIALS All-day dining, The Wharf

26 MEMBERS’ GET TOGETHER AT THE MESS 7pm, The Mess

REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

29 TUNCH AT THE WHARF 12noon, The Wharf REST & RELAX WEEKEND Every Sat & Sun, 12noon, The Bridge

HERITAGE

Does anyone know the whereabouts of the Rodesse Cup? and totally missed the closing of the clubhouse at the end of Trafalgar Street. I understand the trophies were taken to various members’ homes for safe-keeping until the new club house was completed. Maybe someone remembers who took the rowing trophies home!! We really would appreciate that it be found and returned to the Club to be displayed as part of their proud history. It is certainly part of our proud family history of rowing in Singapore and UK. Harry even rowed non-competatively in Sydney until the late 1990s. ‘The Three Burgees’ (history of the three club premises as researched and compiled by Peter Dunlop) has a photograph of Harry Howell receiving the Rodesse Cup in 1960 but it is not the actual trophy showing all the names and dates of winners. I have just returned to Australia from a visit to Singapore after 50 years. I was visiting with my son and his family. He had booked us into the RSYC with its very commendable accommodation wing, and excellent facilities. Past the Reception desk is a lighted image of the three club houses, and I cannot express my excitement to find the first club house taken from an original painted by my father-inlaw, Edmund Howell, and the thrill of showing my grandchildren that it was me, Grandma sitting on the lawn and that the original painting was painted by their Great Grandfather – Daddy’s Grandfather. And even more exciting to learn that the original painting is now owned by the RSYC and is on display in the General Manager’s office. It was painted as a fundraiser in 1965, was auctioned in London and purchased by a very good friend (an ex-Singapore rowing member, John Pepys, retired and living in London). But nobody can tell us how and when

the painting came to the RSYC. Then to the left of the entrance were a number of large very impressive display cabinets with so many sailing and rowing trophies. The Club is obviously very proud of its history and treasures these trophies from the past. I did notice that a particular rowing trophy – ‘The Rodesse Cup’ – was missing and which is of special significance to my family. The trophy was first rowed for in 1926 and won by my husband’s uncle H.A.A. Howell. He was posted to Singapore as ADC to Governor Laurence Guillemard at that time. What makes this trophy so especially interesting is that the last two names on the cup are my husband Harry Howell (H.E.H. Howell on the cup I think) in 1960 and 1961. As far as I know it has never been raced for again. It was an ‘open sculls’ trophy. Harry was Captain of Boats for a number of years at RSYC.

And all this before we left Reception and discovered the swimming pool, not just one but three restaurants, the huge 4-storey Dry Stack and sizeable Marina. What a treat to go back after 50 years and find so much that was familiar. What a weekend! VERONICA HOWELL Probably better known as Veronica Thomson in the early 1960s

Editor’s note: One of the distinct pleasures of my job is to connect with surprise visitors from overseas who were former members of RSYC or members of their families. Last month I received a delightful phone call from such a member – Mrs Veronica Howell (nee Thomson) of Australia – and a week later, did meet up with her son Jeremy, now based in Hong Kong. Mrs Howell was kind enough to email to us this heartwarming story about her family’s long association with the RSYC. – KC Yuen

We were re-located to Borneo in 1963

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SAILING NEWS

COURSE PPCDL COURSE 1 Theory: Wed, Thu & Fri – 6.30pm to 10.30pm Practical: Sat or Sun - 10am to 6pm

COURSE 2 Theory: Sat - 8am to 6.30pm Practical: Sun - 10am to 6pm • • • • •

Please print Full Name (to be printed on PPCDL Certificate) upon registration. Fees are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST). Full payment is required 2 weeks before course date to secure seat. Guests will receive a $10 F&B Voucher valid at The Wharf. F&B Voucher is good for use during actual course duration only.

NOV

DEC

MEMBER

GUEST

COURSE 1 Theory 6th to 8th Practical 9th or 10th

COURSE 1 Theory 4th to 6th Practical 7th or 8th

$200 (Student/NSF)

$240 (Student/NSF)

COURSE 2 Theory 23rd Practical 24th or 30th

COURSE 2 Theory 21st Practical 22nd or 29th

$230 (Adult)

$320 (Adult)

16th & 17th

28th & 29th

$200

$400

16th & 17th

Nil

$150

$300

2nd, 3rd & 9th

7th, 8th & 14th

$300

$550

BASIC TOPPER DINGHY COURSE Requirement: 14 years and above. Time: 10am to 5pm (for both days) • • • • • • *

Prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) applies. Arrangement can be made for groups with a minimum of 4 participants on alternative dates. Full payment of the course fee is required 2 weeks before course date to secure seat. Arrangement is subject to the availability of an instructor/safety officer. Modular Sailing Scheme* (MSS) ticket holders (Module 1, 2 & 3) are welcome to register for the dinghy sailing courses provided at RSYC A minimum of 6 MSS ticket holders are required to commence the RSYC dinghy sailing courses Modular Sailing Scheme is a Singapore Sailing Federation initiative.

BASIC OPTIMIST COURSE Requirement: 8 to 14 years old. Time: 10am to 5pm (for both days) • Prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) applies. • Arrangement can be made for groups with a minimum of 4 participants on requested dates. • Full payment of the course fee is required 2 weeks before course date to secure seat. • Arrangement is subject to the availability of an instructor/safety officer. • Modular Sailing Scheme* (MSS) ticket holders (Module 1, 2 & 3) are welcome to register for the dinghy sailing courses provided at RSYC • A minimum of 6 MSS ticket holders are required to commence the RSYC dinghy sailing courses * Modular Sailing Scheme is a Singapore Sailing Federation initiative.

KEELBOAT COMPETENT CREW COURSE Requirement: 16 years and above. Able to swim for at least 50m. Time: Sat – 2pm to 7pm / Sun – 10am to 6pm. • • • •

All prices are subject to prevailing GST (except for PPCDL Courses). For enquiries and reservations, please contact the Sea Sports Department at 6768 9290 or email to jasni.samad@rsyc.org.sg

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TIDE TABLES

NOVEMBER 2013 DAY\HR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

00 2.1 2.4 2.8 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.5 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8

01 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5

02 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.3 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.4

03 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3

04 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4

05 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7

06 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.3 2.1

07 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5

08 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.9

09 2.8 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.3 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0

10 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.8

11 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.0 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.5

12 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.7 2.2 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.7 2.0

13 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.2 2.7 2.2 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.6

14 1.4 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.1 2.6 2.0 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2

15 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.2 2.8 2.3 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.0

16 0.9 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.0

17 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.5 1.1

18 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.6 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.3 2.2 1.8 1.4

19 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.5 2.6 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.1 1.8

20 2.2 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.6 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.3

21 2.6 2.4 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.9 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.5

22 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.6 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6

23 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.4 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5

03 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.6 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.5

04 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5

05 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6

06 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.8

07 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2

08 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.8

09 3.1 3.1 2.8 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.2

10 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.1 2.5 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.3

11 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.5 3.2 2.7 2.2 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.1

12 2.4 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.3 2.8 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.2 2.7

13 1.9 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.3 2.8 2.2 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.1

14 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.4 3.2 2.7 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.5

15 1.0 1.1 1.4 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.0 2.4 1.8 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0

16 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.3 1.8 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.0 2.7 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.1 0.8 0.8

17 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.8 1.1 1.6 2.2 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.6

18 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.7

19 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.4 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.0

20 1.9 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.0 1.5

21 2.4 2.1 1.5 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.1

22 2.7 2.6 2.3 1.7 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.5

23 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 1.9 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.7

03 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.8

04 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4

05 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.2

06 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2

07 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5

08 2.4 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.0 2.8 2.4 1.9

09 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.2 3.0 2.5

10 3.4 3.2 2.7 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.4 3.2

11 3.4 3.6 3.4 2.8 2.2 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 3.3 3.5

12 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.4 2.9 2.3 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.5 3.0 3.4

13 2.7 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.4 2.9 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.5 3.1

14 2.0 2.6 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.3 2.8 2.1 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.9 2.5

15 1.3 1.9 2.5 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.0 2.5 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.7

16 0.8 1.2 1.7 2.3 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.1

17 0.6 0.7 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.2 1.8 1.3 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.7

18 0.5 0.5 0.6 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.0 1.6 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.4

19 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.0 0.6 0.4

20 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.0 0.6

21 1.6 1.0 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.1 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.2

22 2.3 1.8 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.0

23 2.7 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6

DECEMBER 2013 DAY\HR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

00 2.2 2.6 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.5 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.4

01 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.7 2.1

02 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.7

JANUARY 2014 DAY\HR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

00 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.3 2.6 2.8

01 2.5 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.7

02 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3

Tide heights are in metres • Tide predictions are for the West Coast area

RSYC MAGAZINE NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

CLUB DIRECTORY

CLUB DIRECTORY OPERATING HOURS

CONTACT

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8.30am - 6pm (Mon - Thu) 8.30am - 5.30pm (Fri)

T: 6768 9288 • F: 6768 9280

info@rsyc.org.sg

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8.30am - 11pm (Daily)

T: 6768 9288 • F: 6768 9380

marina.lodge@rsyc.org.sg

Activities & Events

8.30am - 6pm (Mon - Fri)

T: 6768 9333 • F: 6768 9380

events@rsyc.org.sg

Finance

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T: 6768 9495 • F: 6768 9280

xiaolian@rsyc.org.sg

Food & Beverage / Banquet

8.30am - 6pm (Mon - Thu) 8.30am - 5.30pm (Fri)

T: 6768 9293 • F: 6768 9280

benjamin.tan@rsyc.org.sg

Marine

8.30am - 6pm (Daily)

T: 6768 9233 • F: 6768 9230

sayjuan.foo@rsyc.org.sg

Membership

8.30am - 6pm (Mon - Sat)

T: 6768 9388 • F: 6768 9380

linda.tan@rsyc.org.sg / bonnie.ler@rsyc.org.sg / rachael.cheong@rsyc.org.sg

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marlinazrin.ali@rsyc.org.sg

Sea Sports

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T: 6768 9336 • F: 6768 9280

jasni.samad@rsyc.org.sg

CLUB FACILITIES OPERATING HOURS

CONTACT

The Beacon

6pm - 12midnight (Mon - Fri) 4pm - 12midnight (Sat, Sun, Eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday) Happy Hours: From opening - 9pm

T: 6768 9453

The Bridge

12noon - 2.30pm (Lunch) 6.30pm - 10.30pm (Dinner)

T: 6768 9443

Chart Room

9am - 10pm (Daily). Adults only.

Children's Room

10am - 8pm (Mon - Thu) 10am - 10pm (Fri, Sat, Sun, eve of Public Holiday and Public Holiday)

Gymnasium

7am - 10pm (Daily)

T: 6768 9358 / 288

Jackpot Room

10am - 12midnight (Sun - Thu & Public Holiday), 10am - 1am (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holiday)

T: 6768 9343

Karaoke Lounge

5pm - 12midnight (Mon - Thu) 5pm -1am (Fri & Eve of Public Holiday) 3pm - 1am (Sat), 3pm - 12midnight (Sun & Public Holiday) Happy Hours from opening to 9pm

T: 6768 9288

Mahjong Room

24 Hours. Available upon reservation only.

T: 6768 9288

The Mess

3.30pm - 12midnight (Mon - Thu) 3.30pm - 1.00am (Fri & Eve of Public Holiday) 12.30pm - 1.00am (Sat) 11am - 12midnight (Sun & Public Holiday) Happy Hours from opening to 9pm

T: 6768 9442

Swimming Pool & Children's Pool

7am - 10pm. Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty.

The Wharf

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T: 6768 9351

EMERGENCY & DISTRESS CONTACT NUMBERS 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 DEPARTMENT

VHF

FREQUENCY

CONTACT

PURPOSE

Singapore Port Operation Authority

156,800

MPA Enforcement

156,350

6325 2488

Coordinating marine emergencies in port waters

Police Coast Guard

156,350

6377 5539

Request assistance from Police Coast Guard

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB

Distress & safety calling channel

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