03 CARNIVAL BY THE STRAITS
14
SPECIAL FEATURE: ETHAN CHIA
12 MEMBERS APPRECIATION PARTY
25 PROMISING SAILORS
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
C O M M O D O R E
R A D M A u g u s t i n e L i m
V I C E C O M M O D O R E
C O L A n g J e n g K a i
R E A R C O M M O D O R E
C O L L o h W o o n L i a n g
H O N O R A R Y S E C R E T A R Y
L T C A l l a n N g
H O N O R A R Y T R E A S U R E R
M r I a n C h u a
H O N O R A R Y L E G A L A D V I S O R
M A J ( N S ) N g S h i Y a n g
A S S T . H O N O R A R Y
S E C R E T A R Y
M r J a y a S a n k a r a n
A S S T . H O N O R A R Y
T R E A S U R E R
M E 5 N g W e e H a n
C A P T A I N O F S A I L
M r K e n Y a p
C A P T A I N O F P O W E R
M r G e r a l d H e n g
C O M M I T T E E M E M B E R S
M r N i c h o l a s C h e o n g
M r E r i c E m m a n u e l T a n
M r J a m e s T e o
M s I s a b e l l e W o n g
M r A l a n P a n g
M r R i c k y S n g
C O - O P T E D M E M B E R S
S W O S e c k W a i K w o n g
M E 6 T a n L u P i n
L T C A l v i n T a n
M r O o i Y i n n Y e o n g
M r J a s o n C h o n g
MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEES
R E M U N E R A T I O N & H R S U B -
C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
R A D M A u g u s t i n e L i m
M E M B E R S
C O L A n g J e n g K a i
C O L L o h W o o n L i a n g
L T C A l l a n N g
M r I a n C h u a
M r J a y a S a n k a r a n
M E 5 N g W e e H a n
C O N N E C T I O N ,
E N G A G E M E N T &
R E C R U I T M E N T S U B -
C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
C O L A n g J e n g K a i
M E M B E R S
L T C A l l a n N g
L T C A l v i n T a n
S W O S e c k W a i K w o n g
M r A l a n P a n g
M s I s a b e l l e W o n g
M r E r i c E m m a n u e l T a n
F I N A N C E S U B - C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
M r I a n C h u a
D E P U T Y C H A I R M A N
M E 5 N g W e e H a n
M E M B E R
M E 6 W i l l i s T a r n
A U D I T S U B - C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
M E 6 T a n L u P i n
D E P U T Y C H A I R M A N
M r O o i Y i n n Y e o n g
I C T S U B - C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
C O L A n g J e n g K a i
M E M B E R S
M r E r i c E m m a n u e l T a n
M r J a m e s T e o
M r R i c k y S n g
I N F R A S T R U C T U R E &
R E J U V E N A T I O N S U B -
C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
C O L L o h W o o n L i a n g
M E M B E R S
L T C A l l a n N g
M r E r i c E m m a n u e l T a n
M r J a y a S a n k a r a n
M r R i c k y S n g
M r J a s o n C h o n g
P O W E R B O A T S U B -
C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
M r G e r a l d H e n g
D E P U T Y C H A I R M A N
M r E r i c E m m a n u e l T a n
M E M B E R S
M r J a y a S a n k a r a n
M r A l a n P a n g
M r R i c k y S n g
M r B e n j a m i n L e o n g
M s I s a b e l l e W o n g
S A I L I N G S U B - C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R M A N
M r K e n Y a p
D E P U T Y C H A I R M A N
M r C h o w Y a n B i a u
M E M B E R S
M r L o w W e n g K o n g
M r Y u e n W e n g T h y e
M r N i c h o l a s C h e o n g
M r C a o Y u e m i n g
M r . K u a h E n S h y a n g
Our annual flagship event, Carnival by the Straits was held on 1 June 2024, from 10am to 5pm with the theme “Straits Fiesta-Where Fun Meets the Waves”!
The Carnival was a lively and engaging day out for our Members as well as all participants, offering a wide range of activities. This year, participants were entitled to a free 10-minute massage and a free balloon.
Despite the morning downpour and Cat 1 Lighting alert, we were luckily able to resume our Sea Sports activities once the lighting alert was lifted at 10.15am.
Once the Cat 1 alert was lifted, our eager participants went straight for our Sea Sports rides! Besides our regular favourite RHIB Boat Rides, Banana Boat, Ski Tube, Jet Ski and Water Trampoline, this year, we added a new Experiential Keelboat Sailing.
Alongside the Sea Sports activities, a variety of Carnival Games were set up. Classic games like ring toss and archery offered fun challenges for participants of all ages.
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) also took part in our Carnival with their game booth as well as giveaway!
We also had F&B booths where they served delicious food and refreshing drinks!
This CBTS, we were pleased to host a group of youths from Malay Youth Literary Association (4PM). They were able to experience the nautical community as well as enjoy themselves during the Carnival.
Besides 4PM, we were also happy to have MINDSG set up a booth and displayed their range of beautiful handicrafts!
Aside from games and rides, informational talks were held throughout the day, covering topics for Boaters and Sailors. A big thank you to Giam Hock Koon and Lim Shiau Yean who conducted “Cruising in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean – From Idle Dream to Reality” and SC Yong, Russell who conducted “Brief Introduction to Coastal Navigation with Paper Charts”, and Teo Wee Tee who conducted Racing Rules of Sailing. At the end of the talks, a token of appreciation were presented to our speakers!
A Lucky Draw was conducted for our participants to end on a high note. Excitement built up as attendees anticipated the chance to win fantastic prizes! Congratulations to our lucky winners!
The top prizes were:
1. 2D1N Private Room Stay + 2 Fishing Vouchers + 2 Eighty Nine Bistro Vouchers (Worth $408.00)
2. 2D1N Private Room Stay + 1 Kin Kao Mai Voucher + 2 Eighty Nine Bistro Vouchers (Worth $388.00)
3. 2D1N Private Room Stay + 2 Prawning Vouchers + 2 Eighty Nine Bistro Vouchers (Worth $348.00)
Kairos
Gem
Ku-Kai
Atos
Outboard
Pokka
Eighty
Innospatial
Abella
On 20 April, the Club organised a Treat Day for our Members, offering delightful muffins as a token of appreciation.
Despite the rainy weather, we were determined to spread some joy, so we extended the Treat Day until the following day, ensuring that more Members had the chance to savour the delicious snack.
It was heartening to see the smiles on our Members’ faces as they indulged in the tasty treats.
We hope you like the snacks we shared! What would you like for the next Members’ Treat Day?
For any suggestions, please email us at events@safyc.org.sg
Appreciation
Date: 27 July 2024
Time: 3 - 5pm Venue: SAF Yacht Club - The Quarterdeck RSVP by 17 July!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and lively games and entertainment, as we dedicate this day to you, our Members!
ETHANCHIA ETHANCHIA
Q: How did your sailing journey come about?
I was introduced to sailing at a young age as my older brothers and cousins were sailors. I was naturally drawn to the sport as I grew up watching them sail.
Q: What can you say about your time with SAF Yacht Club?
I learned how to sail at SAFYC, Sembawang through the GKA programme so it brings back fond memories. This is where I learned my basics to be a better sailor with SAFYC coaches.
Q: What are the top 3 things you enjoy most about sailing?
The friends that I make while sailing and this made it way more fun! I also have the opportunity to meet sailors from all over the world at overseas regattas and I love the bond with them.
Sailing is very competitive, and it makes the whole experience very exhilarating and fun!
2. Sailing is not limited to one boat class and it gives me the opportunity to try different classes of boats as I grow, which I thought will be very interesting! 3.
Q: What are your biggest takeaways from the 2023 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship?
My biggest takeaway was that I have to always try my best and never stop fighting until it's over –I won the championship only at the very last race – NEVER GIVE UP!
Q: What was your preparation like for the SEA Games? Who were your biggest supporters?
To prepare for the SEA Games, I trained very hard and attended many regattas in which my competitors were participating, in order to benchmark my performance against them.
My biggest supporters were my parents. Their support allowed me to participate in overseas regattas where I gained good experience.
Q: How did it feel to represent Singapore and what was your experience with your fellow competitors throughout the SEA Games?
It was an honour to represent Singapore and it brought me pride to be representing my country. Throughout the event, even though it was quite stressful, I still had a good time having fun with my friends from the other SEA countries!
Q: What do you like to do when you’re not sailing?
I like to play frisbee and football with my friends when I am not sailing.
Q: How do you see your sailing career evolving over the next few years?
I would like to try the different classes of boats!
Q: What are some common mistakes sailors make during races, and how do you avoid them?
I find that some common mistakes sailors make are becoming stressed during the races. This causes them to lose focus and become distracted. I avoid this by staying calm and managing my emotions throughout the regatta. This allows me to stay focused on the races.
Our 20th SAFYC Regatta was held during 2 weekends.
A total of 171 Gold and Silver fleet sailors participated in our 20th SAFYC Regatta. All the sailors were put to the test with varying wind directions over both days of racing.
After a hard fought weekend, a big congratulations to Ethan Chia and Joel Khoo, the winners of Gold fleet and Silver Fleet respectively.
2nd Joel Tan Kai En
3rd Shin Lin
4th Cory Loh Zhi Hang
5th Adriel Cheung Hei Yat
2nd Sean Kum Kok Wei
3rd Nathaniel Cheung Lap Yan
4th Ashlea Tham
5th Lucas Cao Zhihong
Silver Fleet Results
1st Joel Khoo Zhuo Le
Gold Fleet Results
1st Ethan Chia Han Wei
The following week, we continued the regatta with the ILCA class. With a total of 88 boats across 3 different ILCA classes, this was one of the largest ILCA fleet SAFYC has ever organised so far!
The wind was light with many shifts throughout the 2 days, which made the condition extremely tricky for the sailors.
After another hard fought weekend in the ILCA class, we would like to congratulate the following winners:
ILCA Results
The Club would like to thank all participants for their participation, and we look forward to hosting another successful SAFYC Regatta next year!
Eitan Oh
Justiin
2nd Aurick Leow You Shun
Kenan Tan
Rohit Behl
3rd Ian Goh
Jarrod Toh
Lucien van Riel
Series 3, 4 May 2024
Despite the gloomy weather during the third series of the BTR, there was a constant breeze of approximately 7 knots, which was sufficient for the sailors to combat the strong outgoing tide. A total of 5 boats participated in this series.
Race 2 was set on Course 7, where both Premier Cru 1 and Silhouette successfully flew their kites.
However, before they had to tack for the second leg, the wind dropped to approximately 4 knots. The race was subsequently shortened at Pin End.
Nevertheless, the sailors had fun and enjoyed their refreshments at the end of the day, savoring the calm after a day on the water.
See you at the next BTR on 6 July!
BASICSAILING COURSE(BSC)
Our Basic Sailing Course is an introductory program that gives you a head start in the sport. Participants who pass both the theory and practical test during the Level 1 Sailing Clinic will be issued a Singapore Sailing Proficiency Level 1 card.
Course duration: 3 days, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Eligibility:
Must be 16 years old and above, physically fit
Able to swim 50 metres with a life buoyancy aid Course fees:
DATES: 20, 21, 27 July 17, 18, 24 August 14, 15, 21 September
To register for this course, book through our Booking Portal
PROMISING SAILOR
Age: 11
School: St. Hilda's Primary School
Hobbies: Sailing, Piano
Words for a Fellow Sailor:
Trying your best all the time
Q1: How did your sailing journey come about?
I was interested in sailing as a CCA and I told my father about it. However, I didn’t get into the CCA so my father brought my brother and I to NSC for sailing courses.
Q2: What’s your favourite aspect of sailing?
It will be racing. Racing makes me feel tense and exhilarating. Its really fun!
ZACHARY
LOW
Q3: What can you say about your time with SAF Yacht Club?
I made some new friends and I also got better in sailing through the training in SAFYC.
Q4: Could you share your most memorable sailing experience?
My most memorable sailing experience was also my scariest It was when my boat fell on me after I capsized and I almost couldn’t surface to the water. I kept calm and attempted the recovery drill like how I was taught in training
Q5: What about your worst experience in sailing?
My worst experience was when I capsized in the middle of the race.
Q6: Are you into other sports besides sailing? If yes, what are they?
No. Sailing is my favourite and only sport.
Q7: How do you manage sailing around your curriculum of studies?
I have to complete my homework before or after sailing. My father always reminded me to plan ahead.
QQ8: For you, what makes a good sailor?
A good sailor is one who can sail fast after accounting for all the different variables (wind shift, strong current etc).
Q9: What are your personal goals in terms of sailing?
To get into DC squad/Nat B before I graduate from Primary School.
Q10: Any regattas you are looking forward to participating this year? How do you prepare yourself for the competition?
RSYC Gold Fleet. I train hard to get better at sailing so that I can achieve my goals.
Q11: As siblings who sail together, how do you motivate each other?
We encourage each other when we get disappointed by sailing results and before every race we will remind each other to try out best so that God will do the rest.
Q12: What is your funniest memory of your sibling?
When he first capsized =)
PROMISING SAILOR
ETHAN LOW
Q1: How did your sailing journey come about?
My father introduced me to this sport.
Q2: What’s your favourite aspect of sailing?
I like to race! Its exciting to sail with so many good sailors.
Q3: What can you say about your time with SAF Yacht Club?
I made many friends and I look forward to training every weekend.
Q4: Could you share your most memorable sailing experience?
My most memorable sailing experience was when I received my first medal.
Q5: What about your worst experience in sailing?
When I capsized and I achieved a bad ranking as a result.
Q6: Are you into other sports besides sailing? If yes, what are they?
I love to play football and badminton
Age: 10
School: St. Hilda's Primary School
Hobbies: Sailing and sports (badminton and football)
Words for a Fellow Sailor: Don’t give up, keep believing in yourself
Q7: How do you manage sailing around your curriculum of studies?
When I have more school work, I have to make a choice to skip training or complete my work after training.
Q8: For you, what makes a good sailor?
A good sailor must be able to manage both sailing training and his/her studies. A good sailor needs to remain focused on the tasks ahead
Q9: What are your personal goals in terms of sailing?
I am hoping to win a regatta someday.
Q10: Any regattas you are looking forward to participating this year? How do you prepare yourself for the competition?
I always look forward to the next regatta I love to race. To prepare myself, I need to make sure I am serious about my pre competition routine (find time to prepare by focusing on what I want to do during the race).
Q11: As siblings who sail together, how do you motivate each other?
We try to encourage each other especially when the results are not going our way.
Q12: What is your funniest memory of your sibling?
My brother capsizing =)
As part of their 57th anniversary celebration, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), held an event at the Naval Diving Unit (NDU) on 3 May.
SAF Yacht Club was honoured to be given the opportunity to set up a booth at the event. We offered RSN personnel exclusive promotions for Club Memberships, Venue Rental and Sea Sports courses that lasted over the weekend.
In addition to promotions, we organised an engaging quiz game as part of our booth, offering RSN personnel the chance to win a shoe polish gift set. The quiz added an element of fun and excitement, encouraging them to test their knowledge and quick thinking.
Q: What is your role at SAFYC?
A: I am responsible for the payment of vendor invoices, bills, and other outstanding amounts owed to our creditors and suppliers on behalf of the company. As part of this role, I diligently monitor, confirm, and reconcile invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment. I also liaise with auditors, bankers, internal staffs, suppliers & timely monthly closing for AP, data transfer, data integrity check, GST integrity check & EOP
Q: What does a day in your work look like?
A: My daily work routine consists of ensuring timely communication with vendors and our respective employees regarding invoices and staff claims. Our goal is to facilitate prompt payment to avoid any overdue invoices & amounts
Q: If you had a superpower, what would you want that to be?
A: If I possessed superpowers, I would eliminate people's discrimination, bias, bad attitudes, ignorance, greed, and selfishness Imagine for a moment how wonderful and perfect a world devoid of negative emotions would be.
STAFF HIGHLIGHT
May The Oo
Senior Finance Executive
Q: What's the most fun part of your job?
A: To be honest, I like a lot of things! However, if I were to pinpoint some, it would be working in an atmosphere of cooperation and the privilege of collaborating with exceptionally talented and passionate individuals.
Q: What is one thing about yourself that not many people know?
A: I find it awkward to talk to people who are strangers and I become anxious when strangers are standing behind me.
Q: What’s your biggest achievement so far in life?
A: Volunteering offers a wonderful chance to build connections, form meaningful friendships, and extend a helping hand to others, which can truly earn great appreciation & Kudos. There's something transformative about volunteering that fosters a sense of openness and friendliness towards strangers. That's why I've dedicated myself to volunteering at the Buddhist temple and association since 2019 until present (over 5 years), consistently contributing my time on weekends and at least 3 or 4 days every month
MembersPortalislive!
The one-stop destination for all your needs!
The Members Portal offers various features to enhance your experience. Through this portal, you are now able to book Sea Sports courses, view your Statement of Account (SOA), and keep track of our upcoming events, ensuring you are always informed of the latest happenings in the Club
Scan the QR to visit our Portal
SEPTEMBER
AUGUST
Berthing Family Lifetime
Giam Hock Koon
Berthing Single Lifetime
Lee Kok Hong Ben
Ng Choon Teck
Sailing Family Lifetime
Chiang Jianbang
Chan Hin Loong Joshua
Soh Bryan
Sailing Family 3-Years
Quek Kai Cheng Bryan Matthew
Srihari Chakrarajan
Teo Wee Tee
Sailing Family 1-Year
Lu Lu
Sailing Single Lifetime
Lai Weng Kiat Melvin
Sailing Single 3-Years
Carlyle Keira Marie
Recreational Family Lifetime
Chua Ricky
Lorenzo Gregorio
Nur Muhammad Bin Noordin
Recreational Single Lifetime
Chow Jia Hao Nicholas
Lim Jun An
Recreational Single 1-Year
Daarshana
Corporate Membership
King of Boat Pte Ltd
RECIPROCALCLUBS
The Darwin Sailing Club
Yacht Club of Victoria
Hebe Haven Yacht Club
CLUBDIRECTORY
CLUB MANAGEMENT
GENERAL MANAGER
Teo Wee Chin weechin@safyc org sg 63519168
SENIOR MARINA & CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Allan Mok mok@safyc.org.sg 63519160
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
Au Wing Hong winghong@safyc.org.sg 63519169
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Peggy Fam peggy@safyc.org.sg 63519161
SEASPORTS MANAGER
Jason Swee jasonswee@safyc.org.sg 63865502
MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
Adeline Koh adeline@safyc.org.sg 63519167
SENIOR CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
Jason Tang jason@safyc.org.sg 63519165
CONTACT US
ONE STOP CENTRE
Ignatius Thiam ignatius@safyc org sg
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
events@safyc org sg 63519164
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
membership@safyc.org.sg 63519162
CUSTOMER SERVICE AMBASSADORS/ FRONT DESK scangel@safyc org sg 67583359
EMERGENCY CONTACT
SECURITY STAFF (24/7) 88516512
CLUB MAGAZINE EDITORIAL TEAM
Teo Wee Chin General Manager
Adeline Koh Marketing & Membership Manager
Sharlynn Suhaimi Marketing & Membership Officer
To excel in seasports and deliver a positive nautical experience for all members OUR MISSION
To be a leader in sea-sports excellence and a vibrant club of unparralleled nautical experience OUR VISION
NATIONAL NATIONAL DAY DAY HAPPY 59TH SINGAPORE 2024