A nnua l R e p o r t
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE
VADM AARON BENG YAO CHENG
CHIEF OF ARMY MG CAI DEXIAN
CHIEF OF NAVY RADM SEAN WAT JIANWEN
CHIEF OF AIR FORCE MG FAN SUI SIONG, KELVIN
CHIEF OF DIGITAL AND INTELLIGENCE SERVICE MG LEE YI-JIN
CHIEF OF STAFF, JOINT STAFF / SAF INSP-GEN BG CHAN CHING HAO
COMMANDANT, SAFTI MI/ CHAIRMAN MC TEMASEK CLUB BG TAN TIONG KEAT
CHIEF OF STAFF – NAVAL STAFF / CHAIRMAN MC SAF YACHT CLUB RADM LIM KIAN HUA AUGUSTINE
COMMANDER 9TH DIVISION / CHIEF INFANTRY
OFFICER / CHAIRMAN MC THE CHEVRONS BG FAIROZ BIN HASSAN
DIRECTOR, LEGAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR, DEFENCE FINANCE
MR LEONG KWANG IAN
MR NG KIN YI
DIRECTOR, MANPOWER MR SHAUN GOH
HEAD, JOINT LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT COL CHOW WING CHEONG
HEAD, JOINT MANPOWER DEPARTMENT COL SISWI HERLINI
HEAD, JOINT PLANS AND TRANSFORMATION DEPARTMENT COL WU JIANMIN
SPONSORING AGENCY FOR SAFYC, HEAD NAVAL PERSONNEL COL NG KOK YENG, DANIEL
COMMODORE'S MESSAGE
Dear Valued Members,
It has been a privilege to serve the SAF Yacht Club over the past year.
As another year draws to a close, it gives me great honour to address all of you and share some remarks on our Club’s achievements and activities over the past twelve months, as well as useful insights to strengthen the camaraderie and vibrance of our nautical family.
The Club’s financials remain on a sound footing. Through prudent management and continued Member support, we ended FY24/25 with a revenue of $3,889,762 and Net Surplus of $207,589. Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen our revenue streams while keeping a close watch on the expected economic and business challenges.
Beyond fiscal performance, we continue to see a spirited Seasports calendar, which included the revamped Horsburgh Challenge 2025 organised in collaboration with Nongsa Marina and Resorts, the Sing-Siam Regatta 2025, the Friendship Regatta, the SAFYC Regatta, and the 47 Singapore ILCA Open, just to name a few. I am proud that our sailors had performed well at these events. Races aside, we thought it valuable to further promote the joys of a nautical experience and our Seasports offerings amongst youths. We will therefore explore different initiatives with schools, including experiential sailing on the Laser Pico and keelboats. th
Improving the functionality and comfort of our facilities, as well as the services we offer, remains a priority. Some of these enhancements include a new carpark gantry system that affords a more seamless parking experience for our Members, and new tractor and boats to better support Marina operations and Seasports training. The Club also welcomed a new F&B outlet, “Flora by the Sea” in August 2025, enriching the food and beverage offerings at the Club. We have also continued to pursue activities that create memorable experiences These include our signature Carnival by the Straits in July 2025, Members’ Appreciation events and other social activities such as Trivia Night, SAFYC’s Amazing Race and the National Day Fireworks Cruise. We look forward to more feedback on how we can strengthen the nautical community at our Club.
The Club remains committed to being a valued Member of the broader community beyond our fence-line and berths. Our Member-led Charity Farm is fully up and running, and we have worked with Sembawang Central GRC to distribute our harvest through their Food for the Heart initiative We have also been working with grassroots, philantrophic organisations, and schools to support outreach activities and promote access to Seaports and maritime education. On the environmental front, we are also working towards Green Mark Certification to raise the Club’s sustainability standards.
Overall, we made steady progress while contending with mounting headwinds. This has only been possible with the dedication of the Management Committee and Management Team, as well as the unwavering trust and support of all our Members.
As Commodore, I remain committed to ensure that our Club continues to be where traditions are cherished, friendships are forged, and the spirit of Seaports thrives. I am excited about the future, and my team and I are committed to deliver on our key objectives for FY25/26 and beyond.
Once again, thank you for your steadfast support, and for being a part of our vibrant nautical family. I wish one and all a fulfilling year ahead!
RADM Augustine Lim Commodore
CAPTAIN OF SAIL REPORT
Sailing Sub-Committee
LTC Kuah En Shyang Captain of Sail
Mr Chow Yan Biau Deputy Captain of Sail
Mr Low Weng Kong Committee Member
Mr Yuen Weng Thye
Committee Member
Mr Cao Yueming Committee Member
Mr Nicholas Cheong Committee Member
Mr Ken Yap Committee Member
GET KIDS AFLOAT (GKA)
This very popular course is how we introduce youngsters to sailing and get new sailors to join our sailing programme This has received a total of 74 young participants over 9 batches. Out of which, 17.6% were family of Members, while 82.4% were non-Member registrations. We hope to nurture the next generation of national sailors from among these passionate individuals, just as we’ve successfully done in the past.
BASIC SAILING COURSE
The Club has conducted 7 Basic Sailing Courses (non RSN), where 41 participants learned the basics of sailing. Out of which, 7.3% of the participants were Members, and 92.7% of the participants were non-Members.
SAILING LEVEL 1 COURSE
A total of 3 Sailing Level 1 Clinics (non RSN) were conducted which saw 24 participants obtaining their Sailing Level 1 proficiency. Out of which, 4.2% of the participants were Members, and 95.8% of the participants were non-Members.
COMPETENT CREW COURSE
The Competent Crew Course introduces participants to keelboat sailing and the basics of spinnaker handling. A total of 4 courses were conducted, with 14 participants completing the 3-day programme. Out of which, 35.7% of the participants were Members, and 64.3% were non-Members.
20TH SAFYC REGATTA
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The 20 edition of our SAFYC Dinghy Regatta was held from 6 to 7 April 2024 for the Optimist Class and 13 to 14 April 2024 for the ILCA Class. Shifty winds graced upon us throughout all 4 days.
Optimist
Gold Fleet Open
1 Ethan Chia Han Wei st
2 Sean Lum Kok Wei nd
3 Nathaniel Cheung Lap Yan rd
4 Ashlea Tham th
5 Lucas Cao Zhihong th
Dinghy
ILCA 7
1 Justiin Ang st
2 Rohit Behl nd
3 Lucien van Riel rd
ILCA 6
1 Issac Goh st
2 Kenan Tan nd
3 Jarrod Toh rd
FRIENDSHIP REGATTA
Silver Fleet Overall
1 Joel Khoo Zhuo Le st
2 Joel Tan Kai En nd
3 Shin Lin rd
4 Cory Loh Zhi Hang th
5 Adriel Cheung Hei Yat th
ILCA 4
1 Eitan Oh st
2 Aurick Leow Yu Shun nd
3 Ian Goh rd
SAF Yacht Club was thrilled to be hosting this year’s edition of the annual Friendship Regatta which took place on 9 to 11 August 2024. The Friendship Regatta is a collaborative effort between 4 Sailing Clubs in the region, with each Club taking turns to host the event.
The 4 Clubs include Shanghai Rowing Canoeing Yachting Association (China), Busan Sailing Federation (South Korea), Fukuoka Junior Yacht Club (Japan), and SAF Yacht Club (Singapore).
Our friends arrived on 9 August while racing took place on 10 and 11 August 2024. After the race on the 10th, our Members brought their new friends from the other nations on a tour of Singapore. On 11 August, after the racing concluded, the Club hosted the Closing Ceremony and Prize Presentation at our Club’s Lazarus Ballroom
Open Category
1 Yuxuan Li st
2 Anya Zahedi nd
3 Kashima Kizaki rd
4 Alyssa Wong th
5 Damien Huang th
6 Ashlyn Tham th
7 Yu Heng Liu th
8 Gerome Sim th
9 Kayden Tan Yi Kai th
10 Jeremiah Ong th Girls
1 Yuxuan Li st
2 Anya Zahedi nd
3 Alyssa Wong rd
4 Ashlyn Tham th
5 Mika Tew th
TH
47 SINGAPORE LASER OPEN
11 years old & Under
1 Anya Zahedi st
2 Alyssa Wong nd
3 Gerome Sim rd
4 Jeremiah Ong th
5 Elliot Goh th
9 years old & Under
1 Shihan Huang st
2 Edrei Ong nd
3 Kely Jeremy Soh rd
4 Quintan Rupert Low th
5 Meera Srihari th
The 47 Singapore Laser Open was held on the 7 and 8 December 2024 A total of 66 sailors competed in the event across 3 ILCA classes. Both days of racing were greeted with sunny weather, while the second day brought shiftier winds. Nevertheless, the event concluded successfully with a total of 8 races. th
ILCA 7 (Open)
1 Yeo Ngak Hoe st
2 Andrew Crombie nd
3 Rohit Behl rd
ILCA 7 (Master and Above Division)
1 Yeo Ngak Hoe st
2 Andrew Crombie nd
3 Rohit Behl rd
LCA 6 (Open)
1 Gordon Allan st
2 Niklas Ambos nd
3 Maia Lim Laurie rd
ILCA 6 (Female Division)
1 Maia Lim Laurie st
2 Carla Centurri nd
3 Elezabeth Victoria Say rd
ILCA 4 (Open)
1 Nigel Tan Xu Yan st
2 Wai Zhi Tong nd
3 Mika Tew rd
4 Misa Lim th
5 Tim Ambos th
ILCA 4 (Female Division)
1 Wai Zhi Tong st
2 Mika Tew nd
3 Misa Lim rd
4 Eunice Tan Yi Ning th
5 Nia Zahedi th
ILCA 4 (13 y.o. and under)
1 Wai Zhi Tong st
2 Mika Tew nd
3 Misa Lim rd
ILCA 4 (15 y.o. and under)
1 Nigel Tan Xu Yan st
2 Wai Zhi Tong nd
3 Mika Tew rd
21 SAFYC Regatta st
The 21 SAFYC Regatta was held on 15 to 16 February 2025 for the Optimist Fleets, and from 29 to 30 March 2025 for ILCA classes. A total of 158 sailors participated in the Optimist event across 2 fleets, while 84 sailors participated in the Dinghy event across 3 classes. Winds were light for both the events; however, the Club managed to run all races as scheduled.
Optimist
Gold Fleet Open
1 Ethan Chia Han Wei st
2 Lucas Cao Zhihong nd
3 Sean Kum Kok Wei rd
4 Lyric Li th
5 Pee Teck Woon th
6 Nigel Tan Xu Xuan th
7 Elijah Ong En Zhe th
8 Desiree Lee Yuet Chi th
9 Mikaela Rae Ng th
10 Germine Sim th
Gold Fleet Girls
1 Lyric Li st
2 Desiree Lee Yuet Chi nd
3 Mikaela Rae Ng rd
4 Germiane Sim th
5 Ashlyn Tham th
Gold Fleet 12 years old & Under
1 Elijah Ong En Ze st
2 Anya Zahedi nd
3 Alyssa Wong rd
Silver Fleet Open
1 Noah Lee Gentaro st
2 Worawit Jutahkiti nd
3 Huang Tianyi rd
4 Denzel Seah th
5 Meera Srihari th
6 Xavier Puah Yang Zheng th
7 Yvette Chow Yi Min th
8 Hagen Goh Yong Chang th
9 Mikaela Wong Hui Ting th
10 Matthew Chiam Qin Hao th
Silver Fleet Girls
1 Meera Srihari st
2 Yvette Chow Yi Min nd
3 Mikaela Wong Hui Min rd
4 Mao Wei Han th
5 Sage Yeh th
Silver Fleet 9 years old & Under
1 Meera Srihari st
2 Euan Poh Hao Xuan nd
3 Chen Yan Ying rd
Silver Fleet 8 years old & Under
1 Evan Ong Kai En st
2 Loh Tan Cheng nd
3 Jacob Kok Jit Yueng rd
ILCA
ILCA 7 Open
1 Justiin Ang st
2 Ethan Lim Yi Xuan nd
3 Balazs Vincze rd
ILCA 6 Open
1 Kiera Marie Carlyle st
2 Danielle Lai nd
3 Eitan Oh rd
HORSBURGH CHALLENGE 2025
ILCA 4 Open
1 Aurick Leow You Shun st
2 Ian Goh nd
3 Nigel Tan xu Yuan rd
4 Nicholette Lee th
5 Wai Zhi Tong th
After a 2-year hiatus, the Horsburgh Challenge returned with a new formula and a new event logo. The challenge took place from 15 to 16 March 2025, in collaboration with Nongsa Point Marina & Resorts. 7 boats from various Clubs in Singapore joined us for the Challenge. The event consisted of fleet circuit racing and a 32 nautical mile long passage race
After 2 exciting days of racing, the results were:
Circuit race
1 Jolt st
2 Forever Young nd
3 Birregurra rd
Passage Race
1 Jolt st
2 Kesini nd
3 Firstlight rd
BI-MONTHLY TROPHY RACE
Passage Race Line Honors Jolt
Horsburgh Challenge Cup Winner Jolt
The Bi-Monthly Trophy race is a 6-series regatta spread over the calendar year. The rankings are determined using a low-point scoring system accumulated across the series, with 1 discard allowed for the entire regatta. The 2024 BTR concluded on 9 November 2024.
Results
1 Millennium 2 st
2 Premium Cru nd
3 Chope rd
The 2025 BTR started on 11 January with a passage race of 23.2 nautical miles. However, winds were light and the race course was shortened. The current standings of the 2025 BTR as of March’s race are Millennium 2, Premium Cru and Chope accordingly.
OVERSEAS REGATTAS
SAF Yacht Club was also honoured to attend to several overseas regattas by invitation
QINGDAO INTERNATIONAL YOUTH REGATTA
The Qingdao International Youth Regatta was held from 4 to 11 September 2024. This event is part of the Qingdao International Sailing Week and Qingdao International Marine Festival. The event aims to promote the development of marine sports through the exchange of sailing
SAF Yacht Club was invited to participate in this regatta, along with other countries and provinces of China. The Club sent 8 Optimist Sailors, a Coach, and a Team Manager to participate in this event. Well done to all sailors.
Optimist (Boys Gold Group):
2 Tai Yi Kai Kayden nd
12 Kyle Jeremy Soh th
14 Joel Khoo Zhuo Le th
Optimist (Boys Silver Group):
2 Edrei Ong En Xu nd
6 Joel Tan Kai En th
9 Cory Loh Zhi Hang th
SING SIAM REGATTA
Optimist (Girls Gold Group):
8 Nicole Wong Juin Chen th
Optimist (Girls Silver Group):
1 Olivia Cheong Ting Jia st
The Sing-Siam Regatta 2024 was hosted by the Royal Thai Navy from 21 to 24 November. It was a wonderful opportunity to reunite with our Thai friends again after last year’s edition, which was hosted by SAF Yacht Club 8 sailors participated in the event this year. The Sing Siam Regatta is not just a test of skills it is also a celebration of friendship and cultural exchange.
LTC Kuah En Shyang Captain of Sail
CAPTAIN OF POWER REPORT
Powerboat Sub-Committee
Mr Gerald Heng Captain of Power
Mr Eric Emmanuel Tan Member
Mr Ricky Sng Member
Mr Jaya Sankaran Member
Mr Daniel Ling Member
Mr Henry Toh Member
Mr Derence Lim Member
The Powerboat Sub-Committee's main focus is on the following:
1.To promote power boating as a hobby, sport or lifestyle pastime to Members and the general public.
2.To conduct PPCDL courses to train boating enthusiasts in preparation for the PPCDL test.
3 To promote boating and fishing in and around the waters of Sembawang, Seletar, Punggol and Changi.
4.To encourage Boat ownership among Members and the general public.
POWERED PLEASURE CRAFT DRIVER'S LICENSE (PPCDL) COURSES
SAFYC continues to be the premium training Centre for the Powered Pleasure Craft Drivers’ License (PPCDL) course in Singapore. The Powerboat committee remains committed to maintaining the best training quality through our dedicated instructors, upholding the reputation of the Club. We have conducted a total of 39 PPCDL courses with a total of 339 trainees All SAFYC PPCDL instructors are accredited by MPA to conduct PPCDL lessons. The positive feedback from our trainees and consequent word-of-mouth publicity is the main source of strength in this area. The high passing rate and consistent referrals are testimonies to the professionalism and enthusiasm of both the instructors and Club staff The Powerboat Committee wishes to express our gratitude to all our instructors and staff for their unrelenting dedication, professionalism and unwavering support in the administration and delivery of PPCDL lessons.
As part of the Carnival by the Straits held on 19 July 2025, the Powerboat committee organised a boating workshop on that day. Two engaging talks were conducted. Mr. Lawrence Leong and his team shared their epic journey from Seychelles to Singapore on a powered catamaran, while Mr. Ong, business owner of Outboard Motor Services P/L, shared his 50 years of experience in boat and engine maintenance The workshop was well-received and the Club received many positive feedback, stating that such workshop was both interesting and educational.
KELONG SEAFOOD PURCHASE FOR CNY 2025 (AH HUA KELONG OFF PULAU SELATAR)
A Kelong seafood purchase was organised on 19 January 2025 at Ah Hua kelong located off Pulau Selatar. A total of 10 participants took part. Members took the opportunity to purchase fresh seafood in preparation for the coming CNY 2025. They were also taken on an educational tour of the kelong where they were introduced to the various types of fishes commercially farmed in Singapore Kelongs.
CONCLUSION
In the coming year, the Powerboat committee will continue to create more boating vibes by leveraging on common interests of our Boaters to organise activities of interest. We welcome SAFYC Boaters and Members to share your suggestions and ideas. This will help the Powerboat committee to further improve the engagement level in the SAFYC boating community
I would like to extend my appreciation to the steadfast support from all Members, staff and the MC of the Club, as we strive to serve you better in the upcoming term. A special mention and big Thank You to Allan Mok, our Marina Manager, and his Marina team for their unwavering support to our Boaters I also thank all Powerboat Committee Members, Eric, Ricky, Jaya, Alan, Daniel, Henry & Isabelle for their active participation and valuable contribution of time, effort, and resources.
Gerald Heng Captain of Power
HONORARY TREASURER FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Sub-Committee
ME5 Ng Wee Han Honorary Treasurer
Ms Joyce Ong Assistant Treasurer
ME6 Willis Tarn Rui Seng Committee Member
INTRODUCTION
The Club performed modestly well in Financial Year 24/25 despite a sluggish economy. Events revenue had increased over the last FY by 5% with a healthy level of increased private/corporate events and SAF engagements. However, the Club noted a decrease in Membership subscriptions, as inactive Members have chosen to terminate their Memberships, and ordinary Members are converting to recreational Memberships due to no longer berthing their boats or participating in sailing activities.
The Club’s Marina also observed an increase in berthing revenue as we welcome the arrival of new boaters at our dry/wet berths. The Club also noted that reduced frequency of sea-faring boaters resulting a slow-down in supporttasking, boat-chartering income and sales of petrol & diesel.
In addition, Seasport’s performance had risen above the occasion and brought about an eventual overall increase in Seasport income above the last FY by 2% through the increase in sailboat-chartering and berthing, sailboat-transportation, and private-fairing. Prioritising the safety of our boaters and sailors, the Oil-Spill incident in mid-2024 lowered the Club’s revenue due to the temporary halt of overall courses run and School-training programs.
Despite the challenges faced in FY24/25, the Club remained steadfast and resilient to the slow-down of the economy. The Club reduced expenditures by 6% (~$222k), offsetting a 4% (~$168k) drop in total income. This had led ultimately to a cash profit of $425k (after tax) but before depreciation and amortisation, which was approximately an increase of 52% (~$146k) more than FY23/24. This is definitely an achievement to be recognised during these difficult times!
For the financial year ending on 31 March 2025, the Club's gross income and expenditure were $3,889,762 and $3,399,114, respectively. The Club registered a net operating surplus of $207,589 after tax, which was $127k more than last FY23/24, representing an increase of 158%. This is a very remarkable financial result for the Club despite the following breakdown of revenues.
The breakdown of the changes in the Club's key revenue items are as follows:
Seasports increased by 2% ($12k higher than last FY)
Marina and Boat Storage decreased by 2% ($24k lower than last FY)
Membership and Events decreased by 5% ($68k lower than last FY)
Tenancy Rental decreased by 8.5% ($44k lower than last FY)
LOOKING AHEAD
In the year ahead, the Club will continue to face challenging business conditions due to the bleak global economic outlook stemming from the increased tariffs from the United States. The Club continues to face evergreen competition from other yacht clubs and social service clubs in the local scene, as well as rising business costs in the world, which does not spare the local economy.
However, the Club will continue to evolve by tapping into new channels and resources to improve our existing business models and enhance our revenue streams, while continually operating our businesses in a cost-effective mannerthe recent installation of the solar panels was an example how the Club has managed to conserve energy usage which had lightened the overall utility burden, being one of the prime overheads of the Club, thus reducing our business operating cost significantly. The Club will also continue to embark on capital investments in the Club facilities from time-to-time to ensure that Members enjoy high quality facilities and services at reasonable rates.
Looking ahead, the Club is well-positioned to thrive amid global economic uncertainties. With a strategic focus on:
Enhancing revenue streams through innovative channels such as investing in other interesting Seasports courses and furthering our outreach to Schools to help promote Seasports courses into the schools’ CCA curriculum;
Maintaining cost-effectiveness through competitive-sourcing of operational purchases at both optimal cost and sustainable good quality;
Investment in our Member experience through upgrading of equipment and facilities (for example, the recent upgrading of Marina Pontoon and acquisition of an efficient Marina Tractor to serve our berthing Members better, and the longer-term acquisition-plan for a sophisticated Marina forklift, coupled with the target to achieve the Green Mark Platinum Certification in the next 1-2 years, will bring the Club to the next higher level of quality standard enhancing Members’ satisfaction); and
· Stepping up in promoting Membership drive and strengthening Member engagement through organising interesting social-recreational events tailored to the interests of Members and also actively reaching out to SAF units.
With such strategic focus in place, the Club is committed to upholding its reputation as a premier sailing and yachting destination in Singapore.
Mr Ng Wee Han Honorary Treasurer
AUGUSTI NE
LIM KIAN HUA
16 Nov 2024
SAF Yacht Club
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 HELD ON 16 NOV 2024 AT 1400HRS
RADM Augustine Lim
COL Loh Woon Liang
Mr Jaya Sankaran
ME5 Ng Wee Han
Mr Gerald Heng
9 Ordinary Members
Item Discussion
Introduction
1.2
After an adjournment, Assistant Honorary Secretary called the meeting to order at 1430hrs with 9 Ordinary Members present to form the quorum.
Commodore RADM Augustine Lim thanked members for their staunch support over the past year. He also acknowledged the contributions of the Management Committee and Management Team in ensuring steady footing for the Club over the past four years, following the refurbishment of the Clubhouse. Commodore then shared three salient areas to work on moving forward.
First, having operationalised our new facilities and launched more offerings, it was timely to channel efforts to explore other means to enhance the nautical experience for our boater and seasports community. This would provide more a more complete experience.
Second, the Club should explore ways to give back to the community, and make social responsibility a part of our mission. It will be a purposeful and enriching endeavour for the Club and our members, especially our younger sailors and boaters. A good example was the upcoming Community Garden at the Club that is scheduled to be launched early 2025.
Third, the Club needs to plan for the longer term. Whether it was changes to the seaports/boating landscape or developments to the northern and eastern shorelines of Singapore, these present opportunities that the Club could capitalise on for future growth and financial sustainability, and strengthen our position in seaports and marina.
Commodore concluded his address by wishing everyone a joyous end to 2024, and a fruitful year ahead.
Theminutes of the AGM 2023 held on 25 Nov 2023 were confirmed without amendments.
(a)Proposer: Mr Nicholas Cheong
(b)Seconder: Mr Eric Tan Confirmation on Minutes of 2023 AGM
3.1
Updates on FY2023/2034 – Positive Experience for all members and Excelling in Sea Sports
Successful Conduct of Major Social & Recreational Events Assistant Honorary Secretary highlighted the major social & recreational events held in FY2023/2024. These included Members Get Together, CNY Lion Dance, Carnival By the Straits (CBTS), Members’ Appreciation Party, Members’ Treat Day, Smith Marine Kelong Lunch, Johor Yacht & Recreational Club Boat Cruise/Kelong Lunch, and CSR activities for the Malay Youth Literary Association and South View Primary School. Assistant Honorary Secretary shared that there was good turnout of around 150 people at the annual CBTS with more than 200 tickets sold. The invitation of guest speakers to share on sailing-seamanship at CBTS was also well-received by the sailing enthusiasts.
Assistant Honorary Secretary updated that various
Private Events at the Club events from private organizations were also held at the Club over FY2023/24 These included Corporate Team Building, Meetings and Seminars, Company D&D, Weddings, Road Shows, and birthday celebration. MINDEF events had also made inroads to the Club.
Healthy Recruitment Assistant Honorary Secretary updated that the Club recruited 135 new members in FY2023/24 via various roadshows, and more are expected to join next FY.
Leader in Seasports Excellence. Assistant Honorary Secretary provided an overview of the sea sports courses and sailing regattas conducted across FY2023/24 Of note, SAFYC sailors performed well during the regattas – 8 of the top 10 sailors in the Optimist Gold and Silver National Rankings were from the Club; and 6 of the top 10 sailors in the ILCA 4 National Ranking were from the Club
FY2023/2024 Financial Report
Asst Honorary Treasurer presented the Financial Report for FY2023/2024, which was part of the Annual Report
Assistant Honorary Treasurer reported that for FY2023/2024, the Club registered a net Operating surplus of $804K, after considering depreciation and amortization; a drop from previous FY’s result of $3738K He shared that Marina and boating business remained healthy with continued support-tasking and boatchartering business from Seatrium, arrival of new boaters at our dry/wet berths, and increase in petrol sales to boaters. The Club also saw slight increase in membership subscription revenue. Notwithstanding, take-up rates for our seasportscoursesandtrainingprogramshadsloweddownduringthefinancialyear.
For Expenditures, Assistant Honorary Treasurer explained the increase of about 6%overlastFYweremainlyduetoincreaseinoperatingcostfromthe maintenanceoftheClub,advertising&promotioncostbyMembership,andpetrol costofsalesintandemwithincreaseinpetrolsales
OntheCapitalExpendituresduringFY2023/24,AssistantHonoraryTreasurer reported that the main increase in fixed assets were due to major purchases of a new Tractor to replace old one for greater operational efficiency, four new PowerBoats and Engines to replace old ones, and the ultimate installation of Solar Panelstoachieveenergy-conservationandutilitycost-savingsfortheClub.
Assistant Honorary Treasurer reported that the financial summary had been prepared based on audited statement of income and expenditures and the audited balance sheet for financial year ending 31 Mar 2024 by PG Wee Partnership LLP.
Looking Ahead to FY2024/2025
Single access card system for Marina & Members’ Lounge for boaters. Purchase of 1 new tractor for continual Marina Operations
Fabrication of 4 new universal boat trailers for launching/recovery operations
Renewal/replacement of Club boats and OBMs for continual support of sea-sports training / PPCDL courses
89 Bistro (F&B) would be onboard May 2024, offering western/local selections
Gem by the Sea (F&B) would be onboard Oct 2024, offering Halal selection
Go Green (BCA Green Mark) – Club would embark on a 3-year journey to achieveBCAGreenMark(Platinum).ITQwouldbescheduledinNovember 2024 and the selection of consultant be completed by December 2024 Expecting the certification process from January 2025 to December 2027, soastoultimatelyachievetheBCAPlatinumbyJanuary2028
The Club has managed to obtain the Cyber Trustmark certification in November 2024 This served as a mark of distinction for organisations that have put in place good cybersecurity practices and measures that commensuratewiththeircybersecurityriskprofile.
Members’ Appreciation Party
New Members’ Coffee Day Field Trips
CBTS2025
3 Days 2 Nights trip
FriendlyCompetitions(example fishing / beer drinking, etc)
Any Other Matters
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Mr Cheong expressed his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the MC committee and Management team for making improvements, in whatever ways possible over the years He reiterated that this was evident given he had joined the Club since 1997 What made him continue with the Club for such a long time was the bonds of friendship during his nautical journey Although members’ interests vary from one to another, he had seen progress over the last 3 decades, be it in the boating community or in the Regatta races organised by the Club both local and overseas. Many sailors had enjoyed the Regatta races and SAFYC had produced some best medal-winning sailors for Singapore
The Club thanked Mr Cheong for his sincere feedback as a member with SAFYC and the commendation he had given for the Club There were no further questions and feedbacks from the floor
Commodore Vice
Commodore Rear
Commodore Honorary
Secretary Asst Honorary
Secretary Honorary
Treasurer Asst Honorary
Treasurer
Captain of Power
Captain of Sail Legal Advisor
Ang Jeng Kai Loh Woon Liang Allan Ng Jaya Sankaran
Ng Wee Han Joyce Ong Gerald Heng Kuah En Shyang Ng Shi Yang
Assistant Honorary Secretary informed members present that five people would be co-opted to support the Management Committee 2024/2025.
Rejuvenation
Commodore announced that the departure of the following committee and thanked them for their services and valuable contributions
End of Meeting
8.1 In closing, Assistant Honorary Secretary thanked all members present for their attendance With no further matters, the AGM 2024 was adjourned at 1500hrs
SAF YACHT CLUB CLUB BY-LAWS
(ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE)
Updated 31-May-2025
SAF Yacht Club
1 General
1.1 Club Operating Hours
SAF Yacht Club
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a) Members and their Guest(s) are required to adhere to the Club’s Operating Hours set by the Committee from time to time.
1.2 Liability
a) All person(s) visiting the Club are to do so at their own risk.
b) In no event whatsoever shall the Club be liable for any personal injury (whether fatal or otherwise), and/or damage, stolen or loss to personal property.
1.3 Guest(s) / Visitors
a) Members may sign-in the number of Guest(s) according to their Membership Type
entitlement, unless with prior approval by the General Manager or any personnel deputized by the General Manager.
b) The following areas of the Club—Members' Lounge, Swimming Pool, Gym, Marina, etc.—are
for the exclusive use of Members and their accompanied guests only. Members must sign in their guests at the Front Office for Swimming Pool and Gym access and must accompany their guests at all times in all other mentioned areas.
c) Members are required to be present in the Club’s premises at all times.
d) Children entering the Club’s premises must be accompanied by an adult, who shall be responsible for their care and safety at all times.
e) Member is responsible to ensure that their Guest(s) comply with all the Club’s Rules and Bye-Laws and to make payment for any charges incurred by their Guest(s).
f) Guest(s) and Visitors not complying with the Club’s Rules and Bye-Laws may be asked to leave the Club.
g) A Member introducing a Guest or Visitor will indemnify the Club and its Individual Members against any liability, which may be incurred by the guest.
1.4 Fishing
a) Fishing is allowed only at the designated fishing areas.
b) Fishing at the designated fishing areas are only for Members and their Guest(s).
c) Fishing, including casting of net, is prohibited within the Club Marina.
d) Each Members and Guest(s) shall be limited to a maximum of 2 fishing rods or 2 hand lines.
1.5 Swimming
a) The operation hour for the swimming pool is from 9am to 10pm daily.
b) The swimming pools are for Members, their Guest(s), and organized activities only.
c) There is no Life Guard on Duty. Members and Guest(s) shall use the pool at their own risk.
d) The Management accepts no responsibility for any accident or fatality to Members or their children or guests.
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f) All swimmers MUST shower before entering the Swimming Pool. No Member, guest or child
suffering from any cuts, wounds, or in quarantine for, any sores, contagious or infectious disease shall be permitted to enter either pool.
g) Eating, drinking or smoking are not allowed in the Swimming Pool.
h) Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible person at all times, including in the water, on the deck, showers and in the restrooms.
i) Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times in the swimming pool. No tee-shirts and shorts
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Spitting, spouting or nose-blowing.
Food or beverages (within 2 meters of the pool area).
Breakable or sharp objects (within 2 meters of the pool area).
Littering.
Under alcohol and drug intoxication.
Swimming equipment and any other devices that may affect any persons’ safety or cause property damage.
Foul or Abusive language.
k) No glass, crockery or cutlery shall be brought into the pool and surrounding area, except as may be specifically authorized by Management.
l) To prevent contamination of the water of the Swimming Pool, nothing whatsoever is to be taken
j) No following behavior and/or condition is allowed in or near the pool: are allowed. Persons with religious concerns regarding modesty may wear clean, covering garments that do not interfere with their safety in the water. or thrown into the water except such articles as may be permitted or approved by the Management. Throwing of balls in any form is not permitted. However inflatable life rings, armbands and other training aids for swimming are allowed.
m) All swimmers are to ensure that all forms of lotion and oils are removed before entering either pool.
n) In the event of lightning, thunder or other hazardous conditions, all are required to leave the pool immediately.
o) During heavy thunderstorms, Members are advised in their own interest, to leave the pool. At
the first signs of thunder, lightning and/or torrential rain, swimmers and spectators are to move to a safe and protected place. They should remain in that safe and protected place until fifteen minutes after the last sign of thunder, lightning and/or torrential rain. This policy must be strictly adhered to.
p) Coaching and other swimming recreational activities can only be conducted with the permission of Management.
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1.6
Private Rooms
1.6.1 BOOKING
a) Applicants must be 18 years old and above at the time of booking.
b) Advance booking of up to six (6) months for Members.
c) Booking hours are; -
i. ii. At the Front Desk: 9.00 am to 6.30 pm daily Online Booking: 24 hours daily
d) Reservations can be made through phone or in-person, from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm.
e) Only Members can confirm a booking through phone.
f) Definitions of various periods:
i. OFF-PEAK PERIOD – Monday to Thursday
ii. PEAK PERIOD – Friday to Sunday (including eve of public holidays & public holidays)
iii. SUPER PEAK – School holidays
g) Booking must be for a minimum of one (1) night for all period. For peak and super peak periods, booking is restricted to maximum of two (2) rooms at four (4) nights each.
1.6.2 BOOKING FEES AND DEPOSIT
a) Please contact the Front Desk for the latest rates.
b) All payment must be made in Singapore currency by Online transfer, NETS or Credit Card.
c) For any “no-show” on check-in date, full room rates will be charged to the Member’s monthly statement of account. There will not be refund of any fees which has been prepaid.
d) The Club reserves the right to vary the booking fees and deposit rates at any time it deems fit.
1.6.3
AMENDMENT OF BOOKING
a) Amendment of Check-In dates will be subject to prevailing cancellation policy
b) Booking is non-transferable.
1.6.4 CANCELLATIONS
a) Members may cancel their bookings in-person at the Front Desk between 9.00 am and 6.30 pm daily or through the phone or via email to scangel@safyc.org.sg
b) Cancellation is subject to prevailing cancellation policy.
c) The Club reserves the right to reject any application and to cancel any booking, and shall not be liable for any damages claimed to arise from the rejection or cancellation.
1.6.5
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES
a) Check-in time is from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm daily. Applicants are allowed to authorize another person aged 18 years and above to check-in on their behalf.
b) Check-out time is between 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. A half day rate is chargeable for check-out
c) Members are required to complete the Authorization Form for a guest to check-in and checkbetween 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm. A full day’s charge will be levied on occupants who check-out after 2.00 pm. Members are also allowed to authorize another person to check-out on their behalf. Authorized check-out guests are responsible for all charges/bills and will have to settle them upon check-out.
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out on their behalf.
1.6.6 CHECKING OF ROOM INVENTORY
a) Occupants are advised to conduct a self-check and acknowledge the inventory list upon checkin and to report any discrepancies and damages to the Customer Service Ambassadors at Front Desk within two (2) hours upon check-in Otherwise the Club Management shall consider all items accounted for and in good condition.
b) Upon check-out, an inventory check will be conducted by the Housekeeping.
1.6.7 OCCUPANCY
a) A maximum of four (4) persons are permitted to stay overnight in each room.
b) Gathering of not more than 8 people in each room is allowed but all guests other than the four (4) registered guests must leave the room by 10.30 pm.
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a) The following items are available for rental at the Front Desk: I> Extra Bed with Linen/Pillow/Blanket
b) Bookings for any of the above items can be made upon check-in. All items are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
c) Occupants will have to pay for the replacement or repair cost if any of the rental items are lost or damaged.
1.6.9 RESTRICTIONS
a) After 10.30pm, Occupants must maintain the peace and serenity within and around the room.
b) Illegal gambling, rental or tables/chairs from outside and barbecuing/cooking in the rooms or
any additional fixtures are not allowed. Possession and viewing of uncensored/illegal video are prohibited
c) Strictly no religious service and wake at the room and its vicinity, unless otherwise approved by Management.
d) Pets are not allowed within the premises of the Club.
e) Occupants and guests are to comply with the By-laws, rules and regulations in and around the Club.
f) Overseas telephone calls made by Occupants are charged at the prevailing Telecom rates and payable upon check-out.
g) Occupants are not allowed to do any unauthorized electrical wiring or install any private audio/visual facility in the room.
h) Dress code applies for entry to Club’s facilities.
1.6.10 DAMAGES
a) Upon check-out, the housekeeping staff will check the inventory of the room.
b) Occupants will have to make good for items/furnishing which are damaged or lost.
c) Payment will be deducted from their deposit. Payment will be made according to replacement or repair cost.
d) When claiming the refundable deposit, the Housekeeping Clearance Form, official receipt and
Membership card of the Member must be presented to the Customer Service Ambassadors at the Front Desk.
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1.6.11 INDEMNITY OF CLUB MANAGEMENT
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a) The Club Management shall not be held responsible for any loss of valuables, money or personal effects of Occupants.
b) The Club Management shall not be held responsible for any injury or accident sustained by Occupants during their stay at the room.
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a) The Club Management reserves the rights to charge Occupants for cost of replacement or repairs to damaged or lost items provided for in the room.
b) The Club Management reserves the right to vary the deposit and charges and to amend any other rules or regulations at any time it deems fit.
c) The Club Management reserves the right to take appropriate actions (including shortening the
duration booked without refund of rental) against any Occupant who infringes the rules, regulations or By-laws or to disallow any Occupant whom it deems undesirable into the room or premises. The Club Management shall not be liable for any damages therefrom.
1.7 Cars/Vehicles
a) NO vehicles are allowed in the boat storage area or the ramp apron.
b) Vehicles may only be allowed to load/unload at the Loading/Unloading Bay, after which the vehicles must be driven out from within the Club compound.
1.8 Personal Mobility Devices/ Power-Assisted Bicycles
a) NO usage of personal mobility devices (PMDs), power-assisted bicycles (PABs) within the
Clubhouse premises Riders of PMDs and PABs are to dismount from their PMDs and/or PABs upon entering the Clubhouse premises.
b) Strictly no charging of PMDs and /or PABs allowed in the Club.
1.9 Towel
a) Member is allowed to draw the stipulated number of towel(s) according to their Membership type entitlement.
b) Member must return towel(s) drawn from the front-desk before 6:30pm. For those who need to keep the towel(s) beyond 6:30pm, front-desk must be notified upon withdrawal.
c) Charges would be imposed into Member’s account for any late return, loss, damage or misuse of towel(s).
1.10 Smoking
a) Members and Guest(s) are only allowed to smoke at the designated smoking areas.
1.11 Consumption of Food
a) Members and Guest(s) are not to bring and consume their own food and/or beverages in the Clubhouse’s Restaurants.
b) Members and their guest(s) are allowed to consume food and drink in the Member’s Lounge, barbecue areas and sailors’ briefing corner.
1.12 Gratuities
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a) Members shall pay no gratuities or any other reward offers to the Club Staff.
1.13 Club Property
a) No Club’s property, books, publications or periodicals shall be removed from the Club without prior permission from the General Manager or his authorized deputies.
1.14 Dumping / Disposal
a) NO dumping is allowed on or around the Club’s premises.
b) Waste oil is to be placed in a properly sealed container and taken directly to the allocated oil disposal area. Waste oil shall not be disposed-of in the Club’s rubbish bins.
c) Refuse of all types shall be removed and placed into the receptacles provided. No rubbish is
to be left on the pontoon or in private bins on the pontoon. All perishable rubbish should be wrapped or sealed in bags before disposal.
1.15 Anti-Mosquito Precautions
a) Members with boats at the Club must ensure that they are so parked and/or covered so that they do not collect rainwater where mosquitoes can breed.
1.16 Pets
a) Pets are allowed only at areas approved by the management, and/or when in transit to Members’ boats at the wet berths.
b) Pets must be properly leashed and/or caged appropriately at all times.
c) Owner shall be responsible for the cleaning up after their pets.
1.17 Reprimand/Complaints
a) The Club Staff have the rights to work in a non-threatening and pleasant environment.
b) Members are not to reprimand/abuse Club Staff directly but are to bring any matters up to the Club Management.
2 Membership
2.1 Absent Membership
a) Members leaving the country for more than 3 continuous months may apply in writing to the Club for Absentee Membership for up-to the maximum absent period of 12 continuous months, subjected to payment of Absentee Membership Fee equal to 3 months’ subscription fee for the 1st year and 1 month subscription fee for subsequent Absentee Application.
b) All fees must be paid upon approval of Absentee Application before the absent period.
2.2 Membership Cards
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b) The General Manager or any person deputized by him/her, may ask to see any Member’s card at any time.
c) Failure to produce a valid Membership card may result in the Member being refused entry, or being asked to leave the Club
2.3 Defaulters
a) All Members are required to pay their Club Dues within 30 days from date of invoice.
b) The Club may, at the discretion of the Committee, impose a late payment penalty at a rate to be determined by the Committee on overdue accounts.
2.4
Withdrawal of Club Services
a) The Club shall withdraw all services from any Member who defaults in payment of Club Dues until the sum owing to the Club is fully settled.
2.5
a) A Recreational/Social Member is allowed to use the Club’s facilities, except for Marina facilities.
b) Recreational/Social Member is entitled to discounts off Public rate for Seasports courses
Recreational/Social Membership (PPCDL, BSC & CCC) as well as F&B discount at the Clubhouse’s restaurant, subject to the Terms and Conditions set by the F&B operator.
c) The Social Membership is an individual Membership and a Social Member is not allowed to sign-in any Guest.
d) Social Member is not entitled to charter any crafts, and berthing or storage of crafts.
3 Marina and Sea-sports
3.1 Craft Storage
a) Only craft (including power-boat, sail-boat, jet-ski, dinghy and kayak) owned by Club’s Members are permitted to be stored at the Club storage and berthing or mooring facilities. MPA craft license showing the Member as the Owner along with valid insurance must be submitted upon application for storage, berthing or mooring. *The valid insurance requirement does not apply to dinghy & kayak.
b) Each Member is entitled to berth only 1 craft at the dry-berth, 1 craft at the wet berth and 1 Jet Ski. Each Member is also entitled to store only 1 dinghy and 1 kayak at the allocated storage space within the Club. Additional berth and storage may be allocated at the discretion of the Club, subject to availability and agreed berthing and storage fee.
c) A levy (equivalent to 1 month of berthing fee) will be charged for the transfer of berthing
space. This levy will apply to the boat buyer who takes over the berthing space when he/she purchases from a Member, a boat which is berthed at the Club. This levy will only apply if there is a waiting list for berthing.
d) Except for those pre-approved by the Club for commercial purpose/s, all other craft stored,
berthed and moored at the Club’s craft storage facilities shall be for the purpose of pleasure
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e) Multi-hulls and all wide-beam craft will be charged at 1.5 times of the rates (i.e. craft having a length to beam ratio wider than 3 to 1).
Club at its sole and absolute discretion and attached as an addendum to the relevant berthing agreement.
g) Craft Owners shall store/berth/moor at the allocated storage and keep the area tidy and
f) Any variation to the berthing charges for power and sailing vessels shall be approved by the clean. No personal water craft, tender or other boating accessories shall be stored on the Club’s marina piers.
h) The Club reserves the right to reassign storage and berthing space and/or amend the berthing agreement.
i) Boat Owner shall not sublet or allow any other person to use his/her storage/berthing/mooring space.
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Commercial Storage
a) Vessel used other than for personal pleasure may be accepted for storage at the Club under
the Commercial Craft on approval from the Club and subject to the owner’s acceptance of the special terms and conditions applicable to such craft be allowed berthing or storage at the Club.
b) Commercial crafts shall be levied up to five (5) times the published Member’s Rates or any other rates, as approved by the Management Committee from time to time.
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Crew Members
a) All boats owners who engage professional or foreign crew to look after their boats must
apply, with full particulars, and enclosing two (2) passport photographs for their crew to the Club for the purpose of issuing crew passes. Crew-Member Passes must be returned before the departure of the vessel or may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the Club.
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b) Non-Member Crew of Commercial Craft is not permitted the use of Club’s facilities other than
for visiting the F&B outlets. Subject to approval, Non-Member use of the Club’s facilities may be permitted for a fee.
c) The Club reserves the rights to inspect belonging carried through the Club premise by the crew and/or to refuse entry to any crew without assigning any reason.
Embarking and Disembarking
a) As the Club is not a Designated Landing Point under the MPA (Port Regulations) Act, all crafts only
conveying ship's Crew and/or Passengers and other persons to and from vessels at anchorage or offshore terminals are NOT permitted to embark or disembark from the Club.
b) Inbound craft shall clear-in at the designated ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore) clearing areas prior to entering into the Club’s Marina.
3.5 Dry Storage
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a) Washing of Boats or Flushing of Engines is NOT permitted in the boat sheds. Such works must be carried out in the designated areas.
b) The launching ramp shall be used solely for the purpose of launching and recovery of boats. Repairs, loading and washing down are NOT permitted on the ramp or its approaches.
c) Owners shall maintain their boat trailers in good condition and safe for launching and
recovery purposes. The Club reserves the rights not to launch or recover a craft if the trailer is deemed unsafe.
d) Craft launching / recovery services shall be suspended if the slipway is deemed unsafe or during adverse weather.
3.6 Wet Berthing
a) Owners shall ensure that their craft is berthed in seamen-like manner and no mooring lines are tied so as not to obstruct the safe passage to an adjacent berth.
b) Owners shall provide adequate mooring lines and proper fenders, the use of steel cable as
lines and car tires or drums are not permitted. Craft requiring shore power must use proper outdoor weather cables. These are to be maintained in good order and condition.
c) NO clothing, linen or laundries shall be displayed on the open deck areas of any craft.
Swimming, fishing and open fire BBQ is not permitted on the pontoon. Fuel and flammable items must be properly stored onboard.
d) NO craft shall discharge gray water, dirty or oily bilge into the water within the Club’s Marina.
e) Owners/Skippers shall take particular care to ensure that outdoor wire is used for their shore
power connection. The wire must remain properly wired and connected at all times and above water. It is strictly prohibited to alter and/or modify the electrical pedestal.
f) Owners/Skippers are to ensure berth and pontoon are kept clean and neat including waterhoses/ropes are kept neatly coiled or cheesed on the pontoon finger.
g) Anyone living onboard the craft berthed at the Club’s Marina shall be required to register at the Marina Office and/or the Security Office.
h) Owners/Skippers shall insure their Craft for full legal liabilities to third parties, including that
of the Club. A copy of renewed license and insurance must be given to the Club upon expiry of the existing documents.
3.7 Visiting Craft
a) Subject to availability, storage facilities may be made extended to visiting crafts at the
discretion of the General Manager but not exceeding 2 weeks duration at published berthing rates. Visiting craft may request for extension of stay subject to approval.
b) Visiting Crafts shall be required to pay in advance, 1 week’s storage/berthing/mooring fees
on a weekly basis. In Addition, a visiting craft shall be required to place a deposit equivalent to 1 week’s storage/berthing/mooring fees with the Club and sign a credit card authorization form for any outstanding amount incurred (Damage to pontoon, MPA charges, postage
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The berthing and other rates for visiting crafts are levied at the current published rates determined by the Management Committee.
d) The skipper/owner of a visiting craft shall be responsible for the behavior of their crew or guests during their presence within the Club’s premises.
e) Visiting Crafts shall comply with all local custom, immigration, quarantine and port clearance regulations as required in Singapore
f) A copy of the crew list endorsed by the Singapore Immigration, passport of all personnel
onboard and valid insurance documents shall be submitted to the Club. A fresh copy shall be submitted upon any fortnightly extension/s of the duration of stay.
g) No credit facility shall be extended to any visiting craft. Payment shall be made immediately by cash, NETS or credit card for each transaction.
3.8 Up-Slip / Down-Slip of Craft
a) The fees for temporary dry transiting storage that requires additional manpower, shall be
charged at its current published rates or any other rated to be determined by the Management Committee from time to time.
b) Visiting Crafts shall pay all transiting fees incurred prior to being re-launched or leaving the Marina.
3.9 Distinguishing Marks on Crasf
a) Craft stored, berthed or moored shall be marked/painted with its name and/or registration number in accordance with Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) regulations.
b) Craft stored on land shall be equipped with the Craft’s Name or Registration Number for easy identification.
3.10 Maintenance of Craft and Accessories
a) Owners/Skippers are advised to safe-keep and secure their craft equipment and accessories
such as navigational equipment, batteries, and spare fenders to prevent loss. The Club shall not be responsible for any loss/es howsoever incurred.
b) Members shall ensure that their craft are maintained in seaworthy and clean condition. The
Member shall also be responsible for the maintenance of their craft, trailers and any related ancillaries.
c) The Club acting under Clause 12.2 of the berthing agreement may terminate a craft’s berthing agreement if the craft is deemed to be not seaworthy.
engine overhaul or hot-work shall be permitted at the storage, berthing or mooring area. Such works shall be carried out at the designated area in liaison with the Club.
e) All private technician/mechanics working on Members; craft must produce a letter of
d) NO major maintenance work such as painting, spray painting, major fiberglass repair, chipping, authorization from the Member concerned before they are allowed in, onto the Club premises.
f) Any person carrying out engine oil change shall be responsible for the disposal of the oil. The
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Club will charge a disposal fee to the craft owner for waste oil found belonging to their craft.
g) All efforts must be taken to ensure no oil/fuel drip, if so the owner shall be responsible to make good the area affected. In the case of oil spill on the water, owner shall bear the cost of rectification of the situation.
h) Boat owners who engaged private technicians/mechanics shall be responsible for their
behavior during the period that they are within the Club’s premises. These technicians/mechanics are not allowed to use the Club’s facilities and shall be restricted to the craft area that they are authorized to work within.
i) A Member who intends to authorize a 3rd third party to remove his/her craft shall notify the
Marina Office in writing, make payment for the outstanding berthing fee and provide the particulars of person(s) removing the craft.
j) Except when authorized by the Club Management, no soliciting of repair services or display of signs to that effect is allowed within the Club’s premises.
k) NO hoisting equipment or vehicle is permitted into the craft parking area without prior approval of the Club Management.
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Rigging
a) Rigging of sails and crafts shall be carried out at the designated area in liaison with the Club.
3.12 Launching / Recovering
a) There shall be no launching of all craft in adverse weather condition. (*excluding for rescue purposes which is informed-to / arranged-by the Club.).
b) The transfer of personal craft at mooring facilities does not operate after office hour or in adverse weather condition.
c) Except when authorized by the Club Management, there shall be no launching/recovering of dinghy/kayak after Club Operating hours.
d) Sailors under the age of 16 year-old are not allowed to launch without close supervision of an instructor or coach or an adult with qualified license.
e) Owners/Skippers shall be present at all launches/recovery of their Craft. Only one (1) person shall be permitted onboard during launching or recovery.
f) Only Member who owns motorized craft is allowed to launch/recover his/her own craft. Any
representative appointed/authorized by the Member to launch/recover a craft must be approved in advance by the Club in writing.
g) Member and Member’s guest(s)* are allowed to launch/recover their own non-motorized
*The number of sign-in guest(s) allowed is according to the Member’s Membership Type entitlement (see Clause 1.3 for Member’s responsibilities for his/her signed-in guest.)
h) For Wet berth boaters, fees will be charged for recovery/launching (1 set). In addition,
craft within the Club’s marina. However, a launching fee of $10 (before GST) is chargeable to each of Member’s guest(s). charges will be imposed for Wet berth boaters who have trailer stored at the Club premises.
i) For Dry berth boaters, launching/recovery (1 set) is free for up to 6 sets per calendar month.
Beyond 6 sets, charges will apply.
3.13 General Practice
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a) Craft Owners are advised to provide the Marina Office with their emergency contact numbers for prompt notification during an emergency affecting their craft.
b) Members are encouraged to leave their boat keys at the Marina’s Office for emergency purpose/s.
c) NO alterations, modifications or additions to any adjacent structures to the marina, or boatshed facilities or Club premises without prior approval.
d) For safety reasons, no flammable materials, smoking or naked flame is permitted within the confines of the boat shed, fuel pump and the pontoon areas.
e) Members must enter a voyage log at the Marina office should they intend to sail or cruise overnight or depart for longer period of time.
f) All Crafts plying the surrounding waters of the marina berths or within the marina basin shall adhere to the no-wake speed limit of no more than 3 knots.
g) NO mass gathering or party shall be held at the boat shed, pontoon or within the marina so as to cause a nuisance or annoyance to others.
h) NO loud transmission of any audio/video equipment is permitted after 10.30pm. All other operating during refueling.
noise from engine, generator or other apparatus or machinery that causes a nuisance or annoyance to other is not permitted at all times.
i) Fueling shall be carried out only at the Club’s refueling facilities. NO engine shall be
Interpretation of the Bye-Laws
The Management Committee shall be the sole authority for the interpretation of the Rules, Regulations or Bye-Laws of the Club. The decision of the Committee upon any question of interpretation shall be final and binding on the Members. The decision of the Management Committee upon any matter affecting Rules, Regulations or Bye-Laws of the Club and not provided for by this Bye-Laws shall similarly be final and binding on the Members.
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