E-Issue - Western Circuit Sailing Regatta
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E-Issue - Western Circuit Sailing Regatta
THE WESTERN BUGLE WESTERN CIRCUIT IS BACK! AND IT’S BIGGER, BETTER AND MORE EXCITING! The 13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta is just around the corner! Scheduled to kick off on Sunday, August 15, we can all expect to see the close racing and fun after-parties that make the Western Circuit the most anticipated keelboat regatta in Singapore. The 2009 installment saw over 40 boats in 6 different classes battling each other amidst strong currents, shifty wind conditions and occasional storm winds hitting 25+ knots, for the finishing line. Tears were shed, new friendships forged and stories of passion, courage and camaraderie unfolded as the mettle of each sailor was put to the test. E-ISSUE ISSUE 4 ABOUT 13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta 2010 is co-organized by Raffles Marina and Singapore Management University. Email us at dmo@rafflesmarina.com.sg This year, in addition to the usual classes– IRC A, IRC B, Multihulls, Club Racers, Laser SB3s, J24s and special feature IOM remote-controlled yachts, we also welcome participation from 3 Bladerider Moths (is that an airplane? No wait! It’s a boat!), as well as an entire class of Access 2.3s for disabled sailors. 10 Tuas West Drive Singapore (423409) Tel: +65 6393 9098 Fax: +65 6483 9800 The evening schedule also promises to be grand affair with the usual free flow of beer, luxurious food and a full program line-up including top performing groups from Singapore Management University (SMU). CONTENTS Keen competition, great sailing and wild parties, what more can any sailor ask for! Without a doubt, the 13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta is set to bring you three action-packed weekends as SMU students inject their signature vibrancy and enthusiasm into their 4th joint collaboration with Raffles Marina. Introduction……………………………....1 Welcoming address: Robert Bird……………………….........2 Sailing Programme……………………..3 Entry List…………………………………….4 Around the buoys!……………………...5 Sailing with Heart: the Charity Auction and Car Wash…………………6 PAGE 1 WELCOME TO THE 13TH SMU-RM WESTERN CIRCUIT SAILING REGATTA N ow in its 13th year, the Western Circuit Regatta is the corner stone of Raffles Marina’s sailing calendar. This year we welcome all participants in the hope and expectation that a great time will be had by all. Three weekends of keen competition on the water and some serious partying await. Our close association with Singapore Management University (SMU) has brought added vigor and activity to not only this regatta but the sailing scene in general at Raffles Marina now that SMU sailing club is based here at Tuas. It is our sincere hope that SMU sailors will maintain their close ties with the sailing community once they have completed their studies, and their close involvement with this event must surely pave the way. Our generosity of spirit will again be put to the test this year as we look to generate funds for Sailability Singapore, that most worthy of organisations who through the activity of sailing, enrich the lives of people with any type of disability, the elderly, the financially and socially disadvantaged. It is a cause close to all our hearts and we ask that you give generously when the time comes. Finally I would like to thank our sponsors, Puteri Harbour, and Luminox Watches and the hardworking and ever enthusiastic students of SMU Fair winds to one and all. Robert Bird C.E.O., Raffles Marina PAGE 2 SAILING PROGRAMME Sunday, August 15, 2010____________________________________ 09.00__________Registration 10.00__________Skipper’s briefing 12.00__________1st Warning Signal 12.00-17.00_________Short course races (All classes except Access 2.3) ≈18.00_________Prize-giving ceremony/Dinner at the lawn Saturday, August 21, 2010__________________________________ 11.00_________1st Warning Signal 11.00-17.00_________Causeway race (All keelboats and multihulls) Short course races(IOM, Moth class) Sunday, August 22, 2010___________________________________ 11.00_________1st Warning Signal 11.00-17.00_________Distance race (All keelboats and multihulls) Short course races (IOM, Moth, Access 2.3) ≈18.00_________Prize-giving ceremony/Charity Gala Dinner Saturday, August 28, 2010__________________________________ 11.00_________1st Warning Signal 11.00-17.00_________Short Course Races (All classes except Access 2.3) ≈18.00_________Prize-giving ceremony/Ballroom Gala Dinner PAGE 3 ENTRY LIST* IRC # Sail Boat Skipper Nationality Design 1 962 KAATABUGGI DON FERRIN USA J 80 2 AUS 555 KUKUKERCHU DAVID ROSS AUSTRALIAN KER 32 3 HKG 2103Z MEN AT WORK BRENT MORGANS NEW ZEALAND ARCHAMBAULT 4 19 RAINBOW DREAM SIMON PIFF BRITISH LAVRANOS 34 5 SIN 852 SHOON FUNG TOO GORDON MAXTED 6 SIN 104 SMUMAD 7 SIN 105 NEW ZEALAND YOUNG 84 SHAUN TOH SINGAPORE BENETEAU 25 SMUVE FIDELIS TAN SINGAPORE BENETEAU 25 8 HKG 1507 WALA WALA STEVE MANNING BRITISH BENETEAU FIRST 44.7 9 SIN 418 WINDSIKHER SARAB JEET SINGH SINGAPORE SYDNEY 40 MOD XTRA SMUVE BENJAMIN MUI SINGAPORE CORK 1720 Skipper Nationality Design 10 GBR 1780 L Club Racers # Sail Boat 1 POWER PARTNERS ADRIAAN SMIT DUTCH 2 TODAK 2 X99 LESLIE FUNG SINGAPORE HANSE 315 3 SIN 288 WATERMELON DIETER TRAU GERMAN JEANNEAU SUN FIZZ Bladerider Moths # Nationality Design 1 SIN 3711 Sail BLITZ KRIEG BOP Boat JAMES COLE Skipper AUSTRALIAN BLADERIDER MOTH 2 SIN 3748 CALLALA PAUL RUNYAN AUSTRALIAN BLADERIDER MOTH 3 MOC DHOO 2 WILL BERNEY BRITISH BLADERIDER MOTH Nationality Design CANADIAN NACRA 4.6 Multihulls # Sail Boat 1 H251 2 293 Skipper ALAN HODGES BLUE LIZARD CLIVE VAN ONSELEN 3 282 DAVID LEE 4 1089 GUY MARKHAM 5 253 SZ 17106 F 6 SOUTH AFRICAN SINGAPORE TAIPAN 4.9 AUSTRALIAN NACRA 20 SINGAPORE TAIPAN 4.9 AUSTRALIAN NACRA 5.0 KOH JOO KIM MARK WRIGHT 7 111 ISDOO NICOLAS GILLIER FRENCH VIPER F16 8 295 BAD CATTITUDE STUART BIRKBECK BRITISH MATTIA F18 GERMAN TAIPAN 4.9 9 808 ULI BRAUN Laser SB3s # Nationality Design 1 3031 Sail ALIDADE Boat FABRICE PIARD Skipper FRENCH LASER SB3 2 3227 GLASGOW KISS WALLACE CUTHBERTSON BRITISH LASER SB3 3 3161 PYXIS ROBIN YOUNG BRITISH LASER SB3 4 3408 SCUMBAG JONATHAN MAHONY BRITISH LASER SB3 5 TARA ANDY BIRD BRITISH LASER SB3 SINGAPORE LASER SB3 AUSTRALIAN LASER SB3 Nationality Design 6 RICHARD LOW 7 UWA 2 J24 # Sail Boat Skipper 1 JANGAN MAIN MAIN UWA 1 AUSTRALIAN J24 2 SIN 3 JOCK JOHN HORSBURGH BRITISH J24 3 SIN 93 SHENGLI CHRISTOPHER LIM SINGAPORE J24 Nationality Design IOM # Sail 1 PHI 33 Boat IOM PIKANTO Skipper EDGARDO MORALES PAGE AGE 4 4 1089 GUY MARKHAM 5 253 SZ 17106 F 6 AUSTRALIAN NACRA 20 SINGAPORE TAIPAN 4.9 AUSTRALIAN NACRA 5.0 KOH JOO KIM MARK WRIGHT 7 111 ISDOO NICOLAS GILLIER FRENCH VIPER F16 8 295 BAD CATTITUDE STUART BIRKBECK BRITISH MATTIA F18 GERMAN TAIPAN 4.9 ENTRY LIST* (continued) 9 808 ULI BRAUN Laser SB3s # Nationality Design 1 3031 Sail ALIDADE Boat FABRICE PIARD Skipper FRENCH LASER SB3 2 3227 GLASGOW KISS WALLACE CUTHBERTSON BRITISH LASER SB3 3 3161 PYXIS ROBIN YOUNG BRITISH LASER SB3 4 3408 SCUMBAG JONATHAN MAHONY BRITISH LASER SB3 5 TARA ANDY BIRD BRITISH LASER SB3 SINGAPORE LASER SB3 AUSTRALIAN LASER SB3 6 RICHARD LOW 7 UWA 2 J24 # Sail Boat Skipper Nationality Design AUSTRALIAN J24 JOHN HORSBURGH BRITISH J24 CHRISTOPHER LIM SINGAPORE J24 Nationality Design 1 JANGAN MAIN MAIN UWA 1 2 SIN 3 JOCK 3 SIN 93 SHENGLI IOM # Sail 1 PHI 33 Boat IOM PIKANTO Skipper EDGARDO MORALES *Incomplete. Updated as at 2 August 2010 PAGE 5 AROUND THE BUOYS Within the past year, the Singapore keelboat sailing scene has undergone a major restructuring; boats have changed hands, skippers have swopped boats… And with some old-timers taking their leave and many more new entrants, this year’s class winners is really anybody’s guess. We pick out some of our favourites: KukuKerchu Skippered by David Ross, winner of last year’s IRC Club Racer class on Frangipani Girl, he will be back to claim the title in the IRC class this year with his recent purchase KukuKerchu, a Ker32. Under her experienced handler, this fast boat has achieved a track record of winning all her events from the Singapore Straits Regatta 2010 to the recently concluded Ko Samui Regatta 2010. isdoO The highly dyslexic (oops!) skipper Nicolas Giller is back to reclaim his title in the multihull class. After finishing 4 points clear of second placed Uli Braun last year, with 4 bullet finishes in 5 races, we watch in eager anticipation as he makes his second attempt to repeat this feat at this year’s regatta. Men at Work After the tragedy that became L’Autre Femme, Brent Morgans is back again this year on “Men at Work”, an archibald 35. Supported by a wealth of racing experience around the region, a great boat and crew, Men at Work finished 2nd overall in a close fight with Windsikher at the recently concluded RSYC regatta and will definitely be a strong competitor at the upcoming Western Circuit Regatta. Bladerider Moths Have you seen these flying moths around? For the first time, these fast, agile boats will be competing in the Western Circuit. Watch out for these small 8.0m boats zipping in and around their bigger counterparts! The rapid acceleration and high speeds associated with this boat design will certainly make them a spectacle to watch on water. PAGE 5 SAILING WITH HEART We are all boaters who enjoy sailing, and like you, we have one wish in common: that our love of sailing can reach the young, old, uninitiated and disabled alike. As part of this year’s 13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta, we will be having a fundraiser– a charity car wash and auction with all proceeds and donations going to our chosen beneficiary: Singapore Sailability. Last year, the charity auction raised $10,000, this year, we hope make it happen again and invite all participants of Western Circuit to join us in showing our support for our disabled friends. Charity Car Wash Simply head down to the charity car wash at Raffles Marina on the 15th (Sun), 22nd (Sun) and the 28th (Sat) of August where SMU volunteers will wash your car for a nominal fee of $10/car. Or get a package- $25 for the 3 days! Charity Auction Alternatively, show your support by donating interesting items to be put up at the charity auction held during the gala dinner on the 22nd (Sun) of August. Do remember to bring along a big heart and some cash to bid for other exciting items! For donation and queries, please feel free to contact us at admin@westerncircuit.com. We thank you in advance for your kind support! PAGE 6 OUR SUPPORTERS Organised by Sponsored By Official Timekeeper Supported By © 13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta. The views expressed in the articles published are not necessarily those of the 13th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta. While every reasonable care is taken in compiling the newsletter, the publisher shall not be held liable for any omission, error, or inaccuracy. PAGE 7