THE CELEBRATION EVENT MEd IsLANd HOppINg FEsTIVE

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
2011
THE CELEBRATION EVENT
RM's 17th Anniversary and
Mid-Autumn Festival
MED
Med ISLAND
island HOPPING
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Be charmed by Italian belles,
Capri, Ischia and Procida
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ear Members and Friends,
As another year draws to a close, the Club has a lineup of exciting activities
in store; but first, a look back at the events that have happened in the past
couple of months.
Our 17 th Anniversary Celebrations and Mid-Autumn Festival saw a record
turnout of members and their families, and friends. Over 300 filled our lawn
for the sumptuous feast under the full moon!
The Marina Division had another successful season with the 14 th Western
Circuit Sailing Regatta seeing a total of 10 classes of boats, ranging in size from one metre to 40-feet.
Details of the Regatta can be found on page 16. The rumble on the high seas continued with the Pesta
Sukan Regatta/Classic Boat Regatta, held on 10-11 September, with the support of the Singapore Sailing
Federation. Highlights are on page 20. Next up was Raffles Marina’s very own Brokers’ Boat Show (1718 September), dedicated to our concessionaires. Read all about it on page 15. Congratulations to all the
winners of the regattas mentioned earlier.
I am delighted to announce that from 1 November, our Marina Division will once again be expertly led
by Ong Shean Boon, as our Marina Manager. Great to have you back, Boon!
Our Club Division is decking the halls in preparation for lots of eating, drinking and merry-making, ahead
of Christmas and New Year. Highlights on what’s in store at our F&B outlets can be found in our Epicurean
pages 28-31 inside. The Marina Bistro will have a traditional Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner; for convenience
and comfort, takeaways will also be available for the month of December (1-22); the Captain’s Table will
be serving Christmas Eve Set Lunch and Dinner, as well as a New Year's Eve Set Lunch and Dinner. Each
guest at the Christmas Eve dinner buffet will receive a lucky draw coupon entitling the winner to a 3D/2N
stay at Raffles Marina. Last, but not least, a complimentary bottle of wine will be served for tables with
bookings of 10 persons or more.
Usher in 2012 with family and friends, at our fun-filled and family focused, Pirates Of The West: A
Family Adventure Year-end Countdown Dinner Party. No hassle in traffic jams, or long waiting lines at
crowded restaurants with extravagantly priced menus in town! On 31 December, come with the family
dressed in your pirate and sailor costumes, as the Raffles Marina Lawn will be transformed into a swashbuckling scene. Get ready for a dynamic blend of cultural tastes and sounds! Please book early as this is
our usual sell-out event!
Other events on the horizon (see page 24) are the Pool Tournament (11 November) at the Discovery
Pub; Johor Straits Cruise on the Lady Olivia (26 November); and we welcome our new resident band, Music
& Me – a duo of talented Filipino musicians – playing at the Discovery Pub, from Wednesdays to Fridays,
7.30pm onwards. Their wide repertoire includes Rock & Roll, Cha-Cha, Bossa Nova and many others.
I recommend a visit.
On behalf of the Board, General Committee, Management and Staff of the Club, I wish you and your
families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Ray Parry
Chief Executive Officer
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CONTEnts
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER2011
FEATURE
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Med Island Hopping
Experience the charm and rugged beauty of
Italy with this trio of islands, Capri, Ischia and
Procida, in the Mediterranean. By Carla Law
06 | Med Island Hopping
15 | Raffles Marina Boat Show
REGULARS
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32 Nautique Note
Message from the Club
At Your Service
Directory of Club services
Tides
Tracking the highs and lows
16 | 14th SMU-RM Western Circuit
Sailing Regatta (WCSR)
CLUB
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Seen & Heard
• Anniversary Celebration Night and
Mid-Autumn Festival Light Up
• Raffles Marina Annual Golf Tournament
• Raffles Marina Boat Show
• 14th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing
Regatta (WCSR)
• Pesta Sukan Regatta
• An Anambas Escapade
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28 | Christmas and Year End Specials
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On The Horizon
• Upcoming activities/ events and sailing
course
In-House Specials
Discovery Pub
Wine and drink specials for the month
Epicurean: Christmas and Year End Specials
Savour our Club chefs’ delicious creations
Feature
Med Island
If you want to experience the distinct
charm and rugged beauty of Italy, go
me(a)d… and by that, we don’t mean
stir crazy. Get off the beaten track and
head for the Mediterranean islands of
Capri, Ischia and Procida.
By Carla Law
Citara beach at Ischia
I
taly has always fascinated me with its rich history and culture, gorgeous architecture, landscape
and people. Of course, there’s also the food and wine where seasonal and regional pickings keep
them exciting. Many travellers often include the major cities like Rome, Florence and Venice on their
holiday itinerary, but if you have the luxury of time and love the sea, do visit the trio of quaint
Mediterranean islands at the Gulf of Naples – Capri, Ischia and Procida.
Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the stunning Sorrentine Peninsula, each island has something
different to offer and can be explored in a daytrip from Naples or Sorrento. But as I always tell my
friends, why stay for a day when you can plan a longer escape in paradiso?
Approaching Capri island
CAPRI
During the Roman times, it was inhabited
by Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius,
whose remaining villa ruins can still be
explored to this day. In recent times, it serves
as a retreat for famous residents like Roger
Moore, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mariah Carey
as well as the glitterati of politicians, models
and intellectuals who come here to escape
from it all.
Ironically the island is so well-known now
that it seems difficult to escape from the
throngs of tourists, especially in the peak
summer season. As the ferry approaches the
island, one can see Capri’s beauty upfront.
The colourful port at Marina Grande is lined
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Marina Piccola
Round-island bo
at trip off Capr
beach
with picturesque seafood ristoranti, boutiques and
cafes against the breathtaking backdrop.
From Marina Grande, a funicular railway climbs
up to the hilltop Capri town but most visitors are
usually sidetracked by the round-island guided
boat trips at the port. There are also many eager
boatmen who would lure tourists with a private tour
of the island (for *120-150 euros / S$209-261 per
boat which takes two to six persons). Alternatively,
you can hire a private yacht with a skipper to soak
up the coastal scenery at leisure and take a plunge
in the shimmering turquoise waters when a pretty
cove beckons.
The island’s main attraction is the famous Grotta
Azzura (Blue Grotto) that has earned its name for
the gleaming surreal azure light reflected in the
cool dark cave. Visitors pay an entrance fee and
hop onto small rowing boats to enter the narrow
ISCHIA
Ischia Porto beachfront
The biggest island among the three, Ischia is
often referred to as Isola Verde (green island) and
it’s easy to see why. The isle's volcanic past has not
only blessed it with fertile soil and lush vegetation,
but also therapeutic thermal springs and mud baths,
which were discovered since ancient Roman times.
In the 1960s, the local spa industry experienced
a boom and ever since then, tired travellers have
flocked to Ischia to be pampered at its many wellappointed spa hotels and wellness resorts.
If sweating in mud is not your cup of tea, then
opt for the many fabulous beaches where you
i
opening. Inside, the boatman promptly serenades us
with O Sole Mio, which echoes through the grotto
and then breaks the spell by asking for a tip.
After the island tour, it’s time to explore Capri
town and its fine eateries, bars and expensive
shops selling high fashion, glazed ceramics and
coral jewellery. A focal point is the legendary
Piazzetta (Piazza Umberto I) and clock tower
where everyone meets for caffe and gossip, or just
to admire the spectacular panorama. If you want
to cool off with a swim, just follow the path down
to the nearby Marina Piccola and book a lounge
chair on the pebbled bay. The more adventurous
can explore the Certosa of San Giacomo monastery
and Gardens of Augustus by foot, or jump into a
stylish open-top island cab to visit Anacapri town
and the church and villa of San Michele.
can take a dip in the wonderful Mediterranean
Sea. Fumarole beach near Sant’Angelo town is
touted to be one of Ischia's finest, with its long
and wide black volcanic shore. There’s also the
popular Cartaromana beach at Ischia Ponte, which
offers a magnificent view of the island. That and
Citara beach are celebrated for their natural hot
thermal springs that trickle onto the shore, thereby
allowing one to swim in the sea even during the
cool seasons!
A good way to see the island is by bus or taxi
but renting a scooter or car is also great fun. Be
sure to visit the picturesque towns of Ischia Porto,
Ischia Ponte, Casamicciola Terme, Lacco Ameno
and Forio. With its rich tumultuous history as a
colony of the Greeks, Syracusans, Romans, Saracens,
Turks and Aragonese, Ischia has a myriad historical
monuments to visit too. The most impressive
being the imposing Castello Aragonese castle,
circa 1441, that is accessible by crossing a stone
bridge from Ischia Ponte.
In the warmer seasons, Ischia plays host to many
kinds of festivals celebrating music, dance, film,
food and Saints’ days. There is a piece of action,
or peace and quiet for everyone here.
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Feature
Marina Corricella's cobblestoned lanes
Ceramic souvenirs of Procida
cacies
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l seafoo
Loca
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PROCIDA
With its vividly painted houses
and fleets of tiny fishing boats,
Procida is the smallest and least
touristy Mediterranean island among
the trio, but no less charming. Its
claim to fame is being the location
for scenes in the Hollywood movie
The Talented Mr Ripley as well as the
Oscar-winning foreign film Il Postino.
Compared to Capri and Ischia,
Procida seems like a tranquil oasis
with a more lived-in local vibe.
Although lately, more and more
foreigners are starting to discover
it and have begun snapping up
properties. Due to its size, Procida
is easily explored in a daytrip. If
you fancy a swim, catch a bus to
the smaller town of Chiaiolella on
the other side of the isle. However,
from the main harbour at Marina
di Sancio Cattolico you can easily
walk up to the fortified Terra Murata
and visit the Abbey of San Michele
for views over the Bay of Naples.
Along the way, admire the lush
orchards of lemon trees which
Procida is famous for. These local
lemons grow as big as grapefruits
and make for some refreshing
limoncello liquor or gelato, so be
sure to try both at a cafe. From
Terra Murata, head downhill to the
delightful Marina Corricella for a
relaxing late lunch of local seafood
delicacies or even a rabbit stew.
At this tiny low-key fishing village,
time stands still amidst the serene
setting of old fishing boats and lazy
sunbathing cats. One can happily
get lost discovering its labyrinth
of narrow cobblestoned lanes and
vaulted passageways. Truly, this
is isola bella (beautiful island).
Getting There
Most major airlines fly to Rome or
even Naples’ Capodichino airport where
coaches or taxis take you to central
Naples. From Naples, you can take the
ferry or hydrofoil to the islands. Be
sure to check the ferries’ arrival and
departure times if you’re making Naples
your base.
When To Go
Early summer (May and June) and
late summer (Sept and October) are
probably the best times in terms of
climate and crowd. Avoid August when
it gets too hot, and locals and tourists
drive up prices of accommodation.
What To Bring
In Italy, beaches are owned by
private businesses that charge a fee for
admission, use of deckchairs, umbrellas
and showers. The free beaches are usually
very crowded in summer. Do bring
towels, swimwear, hat, sun protection
and pack your own picnic basket if
you are planning an all-day outing by
the beach.
Getting Around
Boat connection between the three
islands operate exclusively during the
summer season and only once or twice
daily. Alternatively, head back to Naples
and board another ferry to the next
island. From Naples or the islands, you
can also make daytrips to the buried city
of Pompeii, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast.
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Where To Stay
Ischia is the biggest island and makes
an ideal base for visiting her two smaller
neighbours. The three islands offer
different types of accommodation from
luxury hotels on Capri (www.capri.net) to
cosy family-style apartments and villas
for the week at Ischia (www.onischia.
com) and Procida (www.isoladiprocida.it).
Book your accommodation in advance
during the busy summer season.
*Currency exchange accurate at the
time of printing.
Safety Tips
Be careful with your luggage and try
to travel light. Do not leave your bags
unattended at the beaches. Practise
common sense and avoid wearing
expensive jewellery, watches or carry
too much cash.
Pirate
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s of the W
AF
ture
amily Adven
Year-End Countdown Dinner Party
Ahoy there me hearties! We would like to invite all ye mateys to come set sail with us and count down the New Year with a big
bang! Our band of pirates will take you to the deepest parts of the Orient and on a mysterious voyage through the seven seas.
Lucky buccaneers may walk away with the loot and the unfortunate ones will walk the plank. Our face painters will be on deck to
help make you be part of the crew. March into our photo booth to have a picture taken of yer new pirate look. Come dressed in
your pirate best for a chance to win prizes and there will be games and entertainment for pirates of all ages.
Grab your kids or kidnap your parents as we head out with the Pirates of the West on a family adventure.
Let’s Yo Ho Ho with a bottle of rum and hoist the colours to usher in 2012 at Raffles Marina!
Aye, it be a night to remember we guarantee. ARR!
Buffet Dinner and Countdown Party at the Lawn
on Saturday, 31 Dec 2011
• Cocktail Reception at 6.30pm
• Buffet Dinner at 7.30pm - 1.00am
• Tickets at $80 nett for members and their guests
$40 nett for children (4 to 10 years old)
$88 nett for non-members
SPECIAL!
On 31 Dec 2011 only!
$160++ per room
(Standard or Deluxe)
when you purchase tickets
to our Countdown Dinner
(includes breakfast for 2 persons,
welcome drinks and
complimentary roll-in bed)
• Advance reservation is required • Not valid
with other promotions • Other terms and
conditions apply • Refer to website
for more details
For booking and enquiries, please contact Membership Services Department
at 6869 1830/ 1835/ 1839/ 1808 or email membership@rafflesmarina.com.sg
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The Boathouse stands as a beacon of light
amid the calm reflection of the lake
Organising Club
Hosting Clubs
Supporting Clubs
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A SingaporeSailing
Event
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Anniversary
&
Seen Heard
Celebration Night
and Mid-Autumn
Festival Light Up
Raffles Marina celebrated its 17th Anniversary
during the month of September with a number
of memorable events including an anniversary
dinner, golf tournament and boat show. We
would like to thank members for their support.
We look forward to another great year ahead.
Chinese Orchestra
entertaining guests before dinner
O
n 3 September, the Club was rife with activity as a
record number of members and friends turned up
to celebrate our 17th Anniversary and Mid-Autumn
Festival light-up. Among some of the entertainment
highlights on that cool, pleasant evening were a mini Chinese
Orchestra and a Chinese face-changing master.
Mr Ray Parry, CEO, and Mr Francis Lee, President, opened
the event with welcome speeches. Mr Mike Gray, Director of
Raffles Marina Holdings Ltd and Mr Chia Tong Hee, Director of
Raffles Marina Ltd did the honours, cutting a 17-kg mooncake,
specially made for the occasion.
Mr Mike Gray and Mr Chia Tong Hee
cutting the 17-kg mooncake
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Bonus prize winner Ms Maria da Silva
Food, glorious food!
To work up an appetite for the huge
buffet spread, guests first participated in
a mini treasure hunt, which had rewards
for all those who managed to find the
right items. To tie in with the Mid-Autumn
festivities, there was a lantern-making
competition and a parade around the
Marina to tote their lanterns aglow. No
festival would be complete without the
traditional mooncake-making activity
which members got to try, first-hand!
The night ended with a lucky draw
and many guests walked away with
wonderful gifts including the first prize:
a 23-inch LCD monitor. Special thanks
to Member Tom Oyvind Castberg for
sponsoring a ver y generous bonus
prize that was given away during the
lucky draw.
Kids and parents lighting their lanterns
Captivated by the mooncake demonstration
A perfect day for a dinner out at the Lawn
The creative works on display
Highlight of the evening - Face changing act
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Raffles Marina
Annual Golf
Tournament
14 September
I
t was a swinging good time
at the Raffles Countr y Cub
as members gathered for the
Raffles Marina Annual Golf
Tournament 2011 on 14 September.
The threatening weather failed
to dampen the spirits of the 65
participants who tee’d off to a
mini shotgun start the moment
the skies cleared.
A colourful team on the green
The weather held up long enough for golfers to enjoy
themselves for the most part of the day, before taking a turn
for the worse, thus concluding the tournament prematurely.
Plagued by the erratic weather conditions throughout the day,
the tired golfers eagerly looked forward to a scrumptious dinner
back at Raffles Marina.
The master of ceremonies for the night was Mr Sani Kudis.
The invited VIPs were Raffles Marina’s President, Mr Francis Lee,
and Raffles Country Club’s President, Mr Simon Yuen. Among the
guests showing off their “hidden talents” were Mr Heng Tai Yong
who performed an impromptu medley of songs; Ms Marilyn and
Ms Rina who performed a number of exquisite duets, and finally,
Mr Rashid who wrapped up the night with a song of his own.
Song an
d
Ms Mari dance perform
lyn Che
ok and ance by
Mr Hen
g Thye Y
ong
Mr Mani Maran receiving his
Due to the nature of the weather and the golf competition
being called off, all prizes were given out as lucky draw prizes.
They included PGA golf umbrellas, bottles of wine and F&B
vouchers. The top prize for the day was a half-day cruise on
board our very own Lady Olivia, and it went to Mr Mani Maran
who was certainly pleased with his lucky win!
We would like to thank Ms Nelly Ho and Ms Rosemary Tan for
presenting the prizes, and our golf committee who made this
day possible. We look forward to seeing everyone again early
next year for Raffles Marina Golf Tournament 2012!
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All smiles after a long day
prize
An array of new and pre-owned
boats for sale
Raffles Marina Boat Show
17-18 September
I
n conjunction with the anniversary celebrations, Raffles
Marina played host to a boat show featuring our resident
brokers on the 17 and 18 September.
Par ticipating concessionaires included Marina Bahari,
Prometheus Marine, SG Boating and Simpson Marine. They all
featured boats of various sizes and manufacturers. A gentle
breeze kept everyone cool and comfortable as they boarded
the numerous boats and yachts on sale.
Other big names such as Marine Yacht Services, Cera Nautica
and Azurea were “on hand” to showcase their marine products.
Fras Flying Club also “flew” into action and joined in the fun.
Which boat shall we get?
Unbreakab
le tablewar
e on displa
y from Azu
rea
ng a pose
arine, striki
am from Prom
James and Willi
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&
Seen Heard
SMU-RM
Western Circuit
Sailing Regatta (WCSR)
6, 7, 13, 14 and 20 August 2011
More than just your average regatta, it is a benchmark for other sailing
events to emulate; in the way that it combines civic responsibilities with
yacht racing. Not only does it raise the profile of sailing, but it also gives
invaluable experience to SMU students. In return, they give us the best
event on the Singapore sailing calendar!
Story by Scott McCook
Pictures by Ho Shu-Fen, Danny Ng and Barry Lim
WCSR plays host to the Sailability Singapore Access 2.3 Dinghy Race
R
affles Marina, during the Western Circuit is
a danger zone! It’s got nothing to do with
savage winds or treacherous conditions, and
everything to do with a lawn area that serves
as a 'catchment' for the pub. You can't escape it.
You get off your boat after a day of racing, walk up
the ramp and there you are, placed in a position
of no escape. Whoever designed the marina was
very clever. In fact, I’ve heard that Gordon Maxted
had something to do with it!
A happy team Arbudhen
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But in all seriousness, the Western Circuit is
touted as the biggest event in Singapore. Actually,
it should be changed to the best event on the
local calendar. It stretched over three weekends
and ended ever so 'dangerously' on a Saturday
evening – just so everyone can let their hair down.
The regatta was put together by a team from the
Singapore Management University (SMU) who did
an exemplary job of stringing everything together
under the watchful gaze of Andrew Tam. Raffles
Written on their t-shirts: This. Is. Not. A. Photo. Opportunity.
Stiff competition among SMU teams
Marina (RM) did a wonderful job of
hosting the event; nothing much seemed
to faze them as they took changes and
feedback in their stride. There's a wide
range of classes to be accommodated:
Everything from the Radio Control One
Metre Class to beach cats, multihulls,
cruisers and hot-blooded IRC racers, but
who could forget the Sailability boats –
when a Sumatra rolled through the race
course, the Sailability boats were still
battling on as the racers headed for the
safe confines of the marina!
The Western Circuit had some sixty or
so boats signed up for three weekends
of fun. Now fun depends upon your
yacht and your frame of mind. Some are
happy just to compete, some are happy
to complete, while others are just, well,
never happy. The stretch of water right
in front of the Marina is a bit like a
sailing sanctuary, with no passing ships
and generally favourable southerly winds.
The strong tidal currents which swirl
around Singapore make for some interesting
tactical decisions. Of course, having Malaysia
just across the narrow straits only adds
to the scenery with its inviting treelined coastline. Another interesting fact:
30m after leaving the marina's entrance,
you are in Malaysian waters – such is
the extent of Singapore's massive land
reclamation projects. So if you look at the
Second Link which dominates the view,
the first two legs on the Singapore side
are of a different design to the remaining
J24s approaching the start line
legs. These are the
Singapore legs. They
serve to highlight the
balance that Raffles
Marina has struck
with our neighbours
for allowing a bunch
of 'yachts' to use their
waters for leisure
pursuits.
Will Berney on the Moth
Organising any
event is hard enough as it is, let alone
sixty different boats, multiple classes,
variable weather and dealing with the
alter egos that accompany any regatta.
The SMU team fulfilled all the tasks at
hand to perfection…from the paperwork
to race management and getting the
daily results out. What’s really impressive
was the daily update of the website and
the production of a daily newsletter for
the event. This was far better than most
regional regattas. Of course, the three
weekends of racing restricted the entry
list to local sailors as the time frame for
any visiting yacht would be far too long.
However, this had not stopped the word
from spreading of how well put together
WCSR really is.
On The Racing Front
Racing itself comprises a mix of short
courses and 'long' distance events; which
one you get depends on the class you sail
in. Faster boats would be given bigger
courses in which they could stretch their
legs. Smaller or slower crafts were given
Close dueling among the IRC ‘A’ fleet
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RSYC boats sailing in close proximity
Multihulls from Changi Sailing Club
SB3 fleet rounding the top mark
the round-the-cans race courses
where they fought tooth and nail
for positions. The Radio Control
Class race within the confines of
the marina itself. The Sailability
sailors did their thing immediately
in front of the super yacht 'wall'
for all to see.
As a technological mouthpiece,
tracking devices were handed out
to the race boats to data-log the
boat’s every movement. At the end
of the day, the respective teams
just need to visit a website and
get an action replay of their race.
This serves as a great tool to allow
one to see how they match up
against their competitors.
On The Weather Front
D u r i n g t h i s t i m e o f ye a r,
Singapore is frequented by the
southwesterly monsoon, or should
be! But as global warming changes
the world's weather, we too can
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Race Committee busy at work
expect our weather system to be
affected. In the days before the
event when boats from other
clubs sailed around, some reported
record runs and so there were
high expectations for a 'record'
regatta. A few of the beach
catamarans that sailed around
from Singapore's northern coastline
recorded a record of seven hours
door to door. In theory, all sailing
clubs in Singapore were invited
to enter competing boats but in
the end, it was three keelboats,
six Moths and eleven multihulls
that converged on Raffles Marina
to take part in the annual WCSR.
Adding Some Colour
Th e 1 4 t h W C S R wa s m a d e
even more colourful not only
by some of the language used
on the water, but also by the
Indonesian Tourism Board’s grand
launch of the inaugural Sabang
International Regatta. Sabang is
at the very tip of the island of
Sumatra. Up until the launch party,
most people did not know that
Pulau Wei even existed! So the
14 th WCSR was as educational as
it was competitive. We all hope
that the Sabang Regatta will be
a success so that we can have
another cultural event on Raffles
Marina’s lawn next year.
On The Sailing Front
Speaking of more excitement,
one of the Saturday races saw
a seasonal Sumatra roll across
the clubhouse and out onto the
Straits, flattening many unprepared
boats that laid in its path. Then
there was the shifty weather…
where strong winds and huge
raindrops obliterated the view
and visibility at sea. If that doesn't
make you head for shelter, the
lightning certainly will! Thankfully
lightning strikes on yachts are far
less common than on the golf
course; but even so, everyone was sent back into
the marina just to be safe.
Generally Speaking
A challenging mix of wind conditions and tidal
streams conspired against the race fleet on one of
the longer passage races, which led to only one
boat finishing the course. Other hazards were but
a few, and this year only one boat managed to
strike a shoal. So a word of warning to anyone
wanting to sail in the Straits of Singapore: If you
see a large green concrete structure in the water,
you can safely assume that it is not floating, that
means it is attached to something much larger, so
stay clear! Thankfully though, there was no real
damage and nothing a bit of epoxy wouldn't fix.
Famous Competitors
The most mature competitor was Dr Michael Chia
who, at 82 years ‘young’, should be an inspiration to
the rest. Contrary to opinion, Dr Chia does not sail
an armchair, but sails the most advanced Sport Cat
in production – the Nacra 20 Carbon (a catamaran
used as a training platform before the Americas
Cup crews received their spectacular AC45's). I'm
not exactly sure who the youngest competitor was,
as the bar does have an age limit, but the most
youthful were certainly the Moth Boys.
The Moth is a special craft, modern in every
sense, although the class is in reality more than
40 years old. It has been kept current by being a
development class and so now the modern Moth
does in fact resemble a moth, with its sleek narrow
body, large wings and spindly legs. Wings mean
that it literally flies when it has just enough wind!
Mastery of the craft results in big boat speeds but
lesser control results in spectacular wipeouts that
look equally painful.
On The Lawn
At the close of each day’s racing, the
Club’s lawn becomes the centre of activity,
mostly around the Results Board. There,
the moment of truth is often accompanied by an
expression beginning with "if only!" Sailing is a
complex sport made more complex by having a
variety of craft on the water at the same time.
While a handicap system does its best to make
a fair arena, not everybody is going to be happy.
Errors are part of the course and making a good
thing out of it is Gordon Maxted's famous “downdown’s” sessions where seemingly odd behaviour
is rewarded with small doses of alcohol!
Getting Involved
The Western Circuit should help put sailing on
the local agenda for anybody living or working
in Singapore. Just about every nationality was
represented and there are people from all walks of
life sailing all sorts of machines. No matter what the
differences are, at the end of the day, everyone is
there to enjoy their time on the water, regardless
of gender. Team SMU had three boats in the fleet
with the majority of crew being young Singapore
ladies… an encouraging sight indeed. For an island
state surrounded by water on all fronts, sailing is
still surprisingly in its infancy. To have SMU involved
at this level is a great way to promote the sport
to more Singaporeans.
Awards
The 14 th WCSR culminated with a gala dinner
held in the ballroom: A sumptuous feast complete
with entertainment by the SMU teams as well as
the prize-giving ceremony. The most important
part of the evening was the handing over of the
cheque to the Singapore Sailability Programme. All
proceeds from fund-raising and donations at the
event go into sustaining the programme. Having
watched it countless times, I could only imagine
the sense of freedom that the Sailability sailors
will experience once they've learnt the
ropes. It is that freedom to explore
that enraptures us all and
keeps us coming back
for more.
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&
Seen Heard
bananaDrama
Little is known about
the often heard Pesta
Sukan Regatta. One
thing’s for sure, it
doesn’t scrimp on
excitement. Here’s
a blow-by-blow
account on this
year's race.
2011
Scott McDasher on the helm
T
he Pisang Race combines bananas with
yacht racing. How? You figure it out… if
you survived three weekends of the Western
Circuit at Raffles Marina, then you should
be well trained for the Pesta Sukan Regatta. The
reason why we didn't see more boats at the island
when we got there was because, Pesta Sukan is a
two-day event with a nice long race on Saturday
and then a couple of short ones thrown in for
good measure on Sunday.
The course takes you southwest out of the
Straits of Johor and into the Straits of Malacca
to round a pair of islands that mark the entrance
to one of the world’s busiest shipping channels.
Along the way, you pass mud banks unless you’re
like me and try to cut through them. Then you
wave to Malaysian fisher folks that are carrying
on an age-old profession. If you hug the coast,
you will be able to see the town of Kukup famous
for its seafood!
With a 7am start, just making the gun was
hard enough let alone getting out and around the
Pisang island (Banana island) and back! In total, it
was a 60-nautical-mile course. The beauty was, of
course, getting to race outside of port confines,
which is a whole new set of challenges.
As we left the entrance to the East Johor Straits,
the wind was more behind the fleet; Foxy Lady and
Rock 'n' Rolla slowly pulled ahead. It was going to
be a long day in the light and shifty breeze. Of
the two trimarans, “three hulls for five people",
that is, 345 edged out a lead over The Dash that
had tried to shortcut a corner only to bounce into
a mud bank!
So as Saturday dawned, despite leaving the
dock at an unreasonable 6.30am, it was nice to sail
that early for a change. When the gun was fired,
only two boats were on time Foxy Lady IV (Kerr 32)
and O’Blue Eyes ( Young 88). These were followed
by two Corsair Trimarans (Dash 750's) and Rock ‘n’
Rolla (Mumm 30).
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The fleet was creeping its way along the coast
with Foxy Lady staying closer to the Kukup mud
bank and Rock 'n' Rolla a bit further offshore. The
Corsairs were swapping positions as they jockeyed
with one another trying to find an advantage in
wind and tide with 345 doing the better job of it.
New kids on the block - O'Blue Eyes (top) and Seabass (bottom)
As dark grey gave way to white, huge raindrops, that
were literally stinging, fell. Visibility dropped to where there
were no other boats in sight and no landmarks. Sailing
just got interesting. Deciding that reefing the sails were
prudent, we reduced our sail area and tried to get back
onto our heading. At the last sighting, we had the Mumm
30 further offshore and Foxy Lady further ahead.
About 40 minutes later the weather began to clear.
First thing to pop into view were the islands… great, that
meant we were right on track. We soon spotted Foxy Lady
and then the Mumm 30. Back together again, it was time
for part two of the race to commence!
Threading between the islands, we unfurled the mainsail
and got going again. Foxy Lady was first around and the
chase was on. The Dash might be small but it was rather
nippy and soon, boat speed was building again on a
favourable point of sail.
“I have my eyes on you.”
Three hours later, a huge grey mass was
spotted on the horizon. Heavy and almost
black it could only be a Sumatra (squall).
Rock 'n' Rolla was well placed to receive the
tropical deluge first and subsequently the
wind, which usually accompanies such things.
From a distance, we observed the Mumm
30, fully expecting to see her laid down
by savage winds at any moment. Half an
hour later, she was still upright but clearly
discernible against the massive black backdrop!
A few minutes after that, the Mumm 30 was
swallowed by the mass but seemed to be
upright at the last spotting! It was down
with the spinnaker and up with the Code
Zero sail as the wind shifted around. Now we
had moved to a position more seaward than
345, and what we considered "looking good!”
As The Dash entered the huge cauldron, the
black gave way to white as strong blasts of
wind came from nowhere. On a trimaran, the
Code Zero sail is nicknamed ‘The Screecher’
as it would normally make you scream along.
This time however, it was screeching due to
the noise coming out of the skipper: "Get it
furled, GET IT FURLED!" Aiyahh, some people
screech over the slightest puff of wind.
The front of the storm had passed and now, all three
boats were sailing in nice air again, albeit a lot cooler than
before! After the ravage of the storm, the rest of it was
plain sailing. The most fun had to be jumping onto the
face of the occasional wave for nice surf. Rounding the
last headland, things tamed down even more. The only
worry was whether the weather would actually hold long
enough to finish the race before the 8pm curfew!
Thankfully it did. 9 hours and 43 minutes later, we finished
and with only a few short races to go the following day.
We reported back in the marina and recounted the savage
beast that had ventured onto the race course.
Sunday's three races were altogether, a more placid
affair. With good wind, there was good racing. The Dash
remained nipping at the heels of the two race boats,
while 345 had two bad races before realising they were
attempting to sail upwind without the 1.7m dagger board
down! Once they found it, they reversed their results from
the first two races; but in reality, the banana run 'made'
the weekend! The excitement of sailing in a whiteout paled
with everything else that followed.
Congratulations to Foxy Lady and Rock 'n' Rolla for
completing the "Banana-Drama". Next time, we'll skip the
mud bank exercise and just sail through the gate… Good
racing. Scott McDasher!
Sailors get together for snacks after the race
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Mir, from the beaches of Pulau Durai
An educational cruise on
sailing vessel Mir offers
an insight to interesting
cultures and a sea turtle
conservation programme.
By Dan Chi
T
he freshness of azure, the
playfulness of turquoise, the
opulence of cobalt, the enigma
of cerulean… I marveled at the
shades of blue of the South China
Sea while huddled at the beam of
the boat. My 16-day journey on Mir
was unraveling as the waves rocked
gently by. The wondrous colour
spectrum mirrored my experience
with Mir and her crew: a tapestry
of stories delicately woven into a
delirious escapade.
Home At Sea
It was a cheery Friday morning
when we set off from Raffles Marina
for the Anambas Islands. Mir was to
be my home for the first time, and the
crew, my family. A sturdy 100-yearold beauty of 113 feet, Mir managed
to be magnificent and homely at
the same time. Decked in teak, she
housed an
admirable
collection
of books
ranging from
seamanship
to classic
literature and
cook books,
as well as an
inquisitive,
Happy onboard Mir!
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A sunset toast celebrating our
arrival at Anambas
Endearing baby sea turtles
warm-hearted, fun and diverse bunch
of people. Mir physically brought us
to places by sailing, but it was an
intellectual and mental journey to be
on Mir itself as we travelled across
continents and ideas through reading,
writing and spirited conversations.
Save The Turtles
The Anambas Islands are picture
perfect, complete with a generous
spread of coconut trees, clear skies
and white sandy beaches. Tucked
amidst the islands, Pulau Durai is
an exceptional highlight. It is a
tale of transformed lives, of man,
turtle and fish. A novel conservation
programme, initiated by Biosphere
Foundation, oversees the protection
of Durai’s beaches — considered the
most populous sea turtle hatching
beach in the region.
Pak Lahanie, the affable 90-yearold resident caretaker, who was hired
to collect the turtle eggs for sale,
is thrilled to be the protector of
the nests of these majestic animals
instead. Hundreds of thousands of
turtle hatchlings have returned to
the sea since and the fish population
has begun to blossom due to the
influx of baby sea turtles as food.
The natural ecosystem has been
restored.
The Storyteller
This account can only serve as
a mere introduction of what the
journey to Anambas Islands left in
my heart and mind. I recall stories
of joy, of us spending the night
on the turtle beach witnessing the
gentle giants laying their eggs, the
kerosene-lit dinners beneath the
stars where strangers turned into
friends and the tastiest coconuts
I have ever eaten. I recall stories
that make my heart ache, of long
shores of dead coral depleted of
their colour and life, and murky
streams of water tainting the clear
marble sea.
I hold close these threads of
memories, woven together like a
quilt. I have disembarked from the
physical voyage to Anambas, but
the desire and journey to protect
the natural beauty of Anambas has
just begun.
Dan Chi (better known as “DC”)
is the Secretary of Biosphere Society.
The Society will be set up formally
this year and aims to further the
extensive marine conservation work
t h a t B i o s p h e r e Fo u n d a t i o n h a s
been building on in Southeast Asia
and Asia. To find out more, visit
www.biospherefoundation.org
ON THE HORIZON
Buzz
Lady Olivia Johor Straits Cruise
In The Club
For more information or to make reservations for all
events listed here, please call 6869 1830/1835/1808 or
email events@rafflesmarina.com.sg.
M: Members | G: Guests
Pool
Tournament
– November
Challenge
Open to men and women
of all ages. It doesn’t
matter what level of skill
you possess, as long as you
have the interest and a competitive
spirit. So come on down to the Discovery
Pub with your friends and family, and join
in the fun. There are great prizes to be
won and a trophy for the
pool champion.
11 November, Friday. 7pm. $20 (M); $25 (G).
Price inclusive of 1 mug of beer.
Minimum 8 pax to commence.
Closing date is 7 November 2011.
Those who have sailed on the Lady O
throughout the year attest to the fact that
it is a different experience each time round.
Depending on the time of year you sign up
for this cruise, the tides and scenery change
with the seasons, providing you with an
ever-revolving door that opens up unique
sensory pathways.
26 November, Saturday. Closing date is
21 November 2011.
First trip: 9am-12noon.
Second trip: 2pm-5pm.
$40 (M); $45 (G).
Participants are
to bring their
own food and
beverages.
Minimum 5 pax
to commence;
maximum
10 pax.
Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) Course
PPCDL is required for operators of engine-powered/ jet-propelled pleasure
craft (with SZ or SZH licence prefix) within the port limits. PPCDL ensures
that boaters are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge
to navigate their craft safely within the port waters. The PPCDL
also allows relevant enforcement agencies to easily identify
the driver while he/she is handling a pleasure craft
in our port waters. Requirements: Be at least
16 years of age, physically fit, no colour
blindness and no physical handicap.
Dates
Theory Lessons
Venue
31 Oct, 1 and 3 Nov; 5, 6 and 8 Dec 2011;
9, 10 and 12 Jan; 6, 7 and 9 Feb 2012.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday,
6.30pm-10.30pm
Scout HQ, Bishan
Practical Lessons
5 or 6 Nov; 10 or 11 Dec 2011;
14 or 15 Jan; 11 or 12 Feb 2012
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Saturday or Sunday, from 9.00am
Raffles Marina, Tuas
$299.60 (M); $267.50 Student (M); $342.40 (G).
Malay/Mandarin language classes are also available at $342.40. Minimum 6 pax to commence.
For enquiries, please contact Dockmaster’s Office at 6861 9000 or email dmo@rafflesmarina.com.sg
Usher the Lunar New Year
with Raffles Marina
‘Lo Hei’ Package
Chinese Set Menus from S$488++ for a table of 10 persons
(minimum of 3 tables per booking)
Package includes:
Complimentary Nian Gao
Free Flow Of Soft Drinks
One complimentary, 20-litre Barrel Of Beer
20 Oranges & Red Packets For Every Table
Usage Of Private Function Room
Complimentary Parking For All Guests
For booking and enquiries of our ‘Lo Hei’ Package, please contact Banquet Sales Department
Tel: +65 6869 2233/ 1802/ 2222/ 1880 Fax: +65 6863 0231 or Email: sales@rafflesmarina.com.sg
Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing GST
10 Tuas West Drive Singapore 638404 • Tel: +65 6861 8000 • Fax: +65 6861 1020
Website: www.rafflesmarina.com.sg • : www.facebook.com/rafflesmarina
Family Holiday
1 November to 31 December 2011
Member
$360+
$400+
Specials
Public
(Standard Room)
(Deluxe Room)
$400++
$460++
(Standard Room)
(Deluxe Room)
Package Includes:
• Twonights’accommodationinStandardor DeluxeRoom
• SetbreakfastfortwopersonsatMarinaBistro
• Setlunchordinnerfortwopersonsat MarinaBistroorCaptain’sTable
• Complimentaryroll-inbed(foronechildonlyand
below12yearsold)
• Unlimitedbowlinggames
(perroomperlane,forin-houseguestsonly
andsubjecttolaneavailability)
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DISCOVERY PUB
fid
Glend dich
12-Year
Since its conception 120 years ago, Glenfiddich
is one of the few single malt distilleries to
remain entirely family owned. The 12-Year-Old
is a fragrant, complex malt, which balances
elegant notes of fresh pear and subtle
American and Spanish oak. Delicate tendrils of
white chocolate and maraschino cherry drift
upwards to a pleasant nose, accompanied
by an initial sweetness and honey-like taste
which later gives way to heather, tarragon,
then vanilla and oak on the palate, finishing
off with a salty ocean
spray. No offensive
burn here, just a
soothing, warming
sensation.
$138++ per
b o t t l e ; D a i l y. 1
November to 31
December 2011.
Beer Buddies
Rediscover the Discovery Pub for a wide range
of beer including the usual favourites of Tiger
and Heineken at affordable prices. Sit back, relax
and contemplate the words of Plato, the Greek
philosopher (428-347 BC) who once said, “He
was a wise man who invented beer.” Bottoms
up to that!
From 1 November to
31 December 2011. Happy
hours run on weekdays
(from 3pm till closing);
We e k e n d s a n d p u b l i c
holidays (from 2pm till
closing) will be serving
Ti g e r B e e r at $ 5 . 5 0 + +
per glass, $11++ per pint
and $22++ per jug. Enjoy
1-for-1 Tiger Beer Special
on Tuesdays at $7++ per
glass and $26++ per jug.
Opening Hours:
Weekdays (from 12noon till closing);
Weekends & Public Holidays (from 2pm till closing).
Drostdy-Hof Wines
Nestled in South Africa’s magnificent Cape
Wine lands is the fertile and temperate
Tulbagh Valley, where you will find the
New-World style Drostdy-Hof winery.
It takes its name from De Oude
Drostdy, the original magistrate’s
court dating back to 1804 in
the picturesque wine farming
community of Tulbagh,
120km from Cape Town.
• Drostdy-Hof Chardonnay
Light straw colour with green
tinges, it has the aromas of citrus
and tropical fruit, supported by
a toasty, spicy finish. Smooth in
texture, embodying richness in
taste and flavour.
• Drostdy-Hof Shiraz
Dark red hue with aromas
of ripe prunes, cherries and
oak spices with smokey undertones. Full bodied
with a soft mouthfeel, a
good tannin structure and a
lingering aftertaste.
$46++ per bottle; Daily. 1 November to 31 December 2011.
15% surcharge is applicable to non-members, on all food and drinks at Discovery Pub.
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EPICUREAN
CAPTAIN'S TABLE
Tantalise tastebuds with Sweet and
Sour Fish (in foreground) or savour
the simplicity of Steamed Meatballs
in White Sauce (in background)
Eat-All-You-Can A La Carte Buffet (Northern and Southern Chinese Cuisine)
Our ever-popular a la carte buffet, highlights the best of Cantonese and Sichuan dishes covering both
the Northern and Southern Chinese territories. Feast on a range of 40 dishes including Fried String
Beans with Minced Pork, Stewed Wu Xi Pork Ribs, Poached Sliced Beef Szechuan Style, Sweet and Sour
Fish, Fried Prawns with Pumpkin Sauce, Stir-fried Prawns with Szechuan Hot Spicy Sauce, Tossed Pigs’
Ears with Spicy Chilli Sauce, Steamed Meatballs with White Sauce, Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables, Fried
Shanghai Noodles and one order of Braised Sliced Abalone with green vegetables (weekday spread of
30 items excludes abalone dish).
Adult $28.80++ Child (below 10 years old) $18.80++. Dinner only on Weekends and Public
Holidays. Adult $23.80++ Child (below 10 years old) $16.80++. Dinner only on Weekdays. Minimum
of two people to dine-in. 1 November to 31 December 2011.
Not available on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Cod Fish with Cheese and Sweet Corn Cream.
Fish Maw Soup teamed with a tower of succulent Deep-fried Ocean King Prawns
New Year’s Eve Set Menu
Christmas Eve Chinese Set Menu
For those wanting a change from the traditional
western Christmas fare of turkey and ham, go
chinois with Fish Maw Soup with Diced Seafood,
Wok-grilled Pork Tenderloin with Black Pepper,
Stir-fried Prawns with Asparagus, Deep-fried
Cod Fish with Cheese and Sweet Corn Cream,
and Durian Pudding for dessert.
$55++ per person. Lunch and Dinner Only.
24 December 2011.
Eat-All-You-Can A La Carte Buffet will not
be available for Christmas Eve.
Usher in the New Year on a full stomach, symbolising
rich and prosperous months ahead. As we also look
back on 2011, we commemorate a fine long year
with a sumptuous meal, fit for a king: Deep-fried
Ocean King Prawns topped with Mayo and Mango
Sauce, Braised Fish Maw Soup with Aloe Vera and
Scallops, Braised Whole Abalone with Sea Cucumber
and Flower Mushroom, Steamed Ocean Cod Fish with
Minced Shallot Black Bean Sauce, Sauteed Spinach
with Crabmeat Sauce, Fried Rice with Eggs Topped
with BBQ Pork, and Chilled Honey Lotus Seeds with
Red Dates and Dried Longan.
$65++ per person. Lunch and Dinner Only.
31 December 2011.
Crabs Promotion
There’s no stopping our love affair with crabs. The enjoyment
of cracking hard shells just to sink your teeth into juicy
succulent meat is timeless. As word spreads, more people are
enjoying crabs cooked in Chilli, Black Pepper, Steamed or Buttered.
Grab them while you can!
Spend $100 & above and receive one voucher for 1 kg of crab Free.
Additional orders for crabs are at $20++ per kg. A table of 1 to 5 persons can redeem a
maximum of 2 vouchers. A table of 6 to 10 persons can redeem a maximum of 4 vouchers.
Dinner only on Weekdays. Lunch and Dinner on Weekends and Public Holidays. 1 November
to 31 December 2011.
Not available on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Roast Lunch Promotion
Week One features Cream of Broccoli Soup followed by two choices
of main courses: Roast Striploin of Beef with shallot sauce served with
garden vegetables and potatoes, or Roast Chicken with mushroom
sauce served with garden vegetables. Week Two offers Cream of
Asparagus Soup followed by two choices of main courses: Roast Leg
of Lamb with rosemary sauce served with garden vegetables and
potatoes, or Roast Pork Loin with apple cider served with garden
vegetables and potatoes. Sweeten your palate with a selection of
cakes from the deli counter.
From $20.80++ per person. Monday to Friday, Lunch only.
1 November to 30 November 2011.
Roast Turkey served with cranberry sauce
Christmas Set Lunch
Savour the best picks from the winter’s
harvest. Root vegetables are generally prolific
at this time of the year so begin with a
heartwarming Cream of Butternut Squash
Soup, followed by a main course where you
can choose from two traditional yuletide
greats: Roast Turkey served with cranberry
sauce, Brussel sprouts, glazed carrots, braised
red cabbage, chestnut stuffing and gravy,
or Honey Glazed Ham serve with Brussel
sprouts, glazed carrots, braised red cabbage,
potatoes and pineapple sauce. Round this
off with Christmas Pudding in vanilla sauce.
$22.80++ p er p erson. M onday to
Friday, Lunch only. 12 December to 25
December 2011.
A juicy and tender Roast Striploin of Beef
Indian Rojak
This Singapore street food has been around since the 1940s, and
remains a crowd favourite till today. An eclectic mix of boiled and
steamed vegetables, prawns, squid, tofu, potatoes, eggs, coconut flour
dough, fish cakes, fermented soybeans and so on, are painstakingly
cut, then deep-fried to a crisp and served together with sliced
cucumbers, onions and green chillies. Dip each item into a bowl
of spicy and sweet potato-peanut sauce that is concocted for
Indian Rojak only.
$14.80++ per person. Friday to Sunday, Dinner only.
1 November to 30 November 2011.
A colourful platter of Rojak and dip
nautique
30
Christmas
Takeaway
Roasted to perfection,
a Turkey Feast for the family
If you lack the time and inclination to cook up a feast during this exciting time of the year, turn to
the Marina Bistro for your Christmas party needs. We have prepared a range of robust and delightful
culinary creations to tantalise palates: Roast Whole Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce
and Gravy ≈10-12lbs at $88++; Honey Glazed Bone-in Gammon Ham with Pineapple Sauce ≈5-6kg at
$150++; Oven-roast Striploin of Beef with Mushroom Sauce ≈2.5kg at $80++; Roast Leg of Lamb with
Mint Sauce ≈2kg at $75++; Christmas Log Cake ≈1kg at $40++, Chocolate Brownie ≈500g at $20++.
Kindly allow at least 3 working days for processing of orders. Last orders are on 22 December
2011, before 3pm. Free delivery for orders $250 and above (excluding GST), limited to one address
only. 1 December to 25 December 2011.
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
It doesn’t matter who’s naughty or nice, everyone deserves
the best of Christmas, with our decadent buffet spread.
$45.00++ per person. 6.30pm, 24 December 2011.
Guests
at the Christmas
Eve buffet will
receive a lucky draw
coupon, entitling the
winner to a 3D/2N
stay at Raffles
Marina.
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November 2011 HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES
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1.5
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.5
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.4
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.5
2.1
1.6
2.0
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.4
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.5
2.2
2.4
1.9
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.5
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.4
2.5
2.2
2.3
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.0
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.7
1.9
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.3
2.1
1.7
1.4
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
1.8
2.0
2.1
2.1
2.0
1.9
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.5
2.3
1.8
1.4
1.2
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.8
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.1
1.9
1.7
1.4
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.0
3.0
2.7
2.2
1.7
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.4
2.0
1.7
1.5
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.5
2.9
3.2
3.3
3.0
2.5
1.9
1.5
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.4
2.7
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.0
2.8
2.5
2.1
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.4
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.1
3.4
3.5
3.2
2.7
2.1
1.7
1.5
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.1
2.8
2.5
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.4
1.5
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.2
3.5
3.6
3.4
2.9
2.3
1.9
2.4
1.9
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.1
2.8
2.3
1.8
1.5
1.4
1.5
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.3
3.5
3.6
3.4
3.0
2.5
2.9
2.4
2.0
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.9
2.3
2.6
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.2
2.8
2.3
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.2
3.5
3.5
3.4
3.0
3.2
2.8
2.3
1.8
1.5
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.1
2.7
2.1
1.5
1.1
1.0
1.2
1.5
2.0
2.6
3.1
3.3
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.9
3.1
3.1
2.9
2.4
1.8
1.2
0.9
0.8
1.0
1.4
1.9
2.4
2.9
3.2
3.2
2.9
2.9
2.7
2.2
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.4
2.7
2.9
2.9
2.7
2.1
1.4
0.9
0.6
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.7
2.2
2.7
2.9
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.4
1.9
1.4
1.0
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.4
1.8
1.2
0.7
0.5
0.5
0.8
1.1
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.3
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.0
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.6
2.6
2.2
1.6
1.0
0.5
0.4
0.5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.8
December 2011 HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES
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1.5
1.9
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.6
2.5
2.1
1.5
0.9
0.5
0.4
0.5
0.7
1.0
1.4
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.2
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.2
1.5
2.0
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.1
1.5
0.9
0.5
0.4
0.5
0.8
1.0
0.9
1.3
1.7
2.0
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.1
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.6
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.6
2.2
1.6
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.1
1.8
1.4
1.1
0.9
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
2.8
2.7
2.3
1.8
1.2
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.9
2.3
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.4
1.9
1.4
1.0
0.8
Time Zone: +0800
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1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.2
1.9
1.6
1.3
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.2
1.9
2.2
1.9
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.7
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.2
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.3
2.4
2.3
2.3
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.4
1.7
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.2
1.7
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.4
2.0
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.3
2.2
1.9
1.6
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.6
2.2
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.6
1.8
2.1
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.1
1.8
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.5
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.3
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
1.4
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.0
3.1
2.9
2.4
1.8
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.4
2.7
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.1
3.2
3.1
2.6
1.9
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.0
3.1
3.1
3.0
2.7
2.3
1.9
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.5
3.0
3.3
3.4
3.2
2.8
2.2
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.6
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.2
3.0
2.6
2.1
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.3
1.5
2.0
2.6
3.1
3.4
3.5
3.4
3.0
2.4
1.9
1.5
1.3
2.0
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.3
3.4
3.2
2.8
2.3
1.7
1.3
1.2
1.3
1.6
2.1
2.6
3.1
3.4
3.5
3.4
3.1
2.6
2.1
1.7
2.5
2.0
1.7
1.5
1.4
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.4
3.3
2.9
2.3
1.7
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.6
3.1
3.4
3.5
3.4
3.1
2.7
2.2
2.9
2.4
1.9
1.5
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.3
3.3
3.2
2.7
2.1
1.5
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.3
3.0
2.6
3.1
2.7
2.2
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.6
2.9
3.2
3.2
3.0
2.5
1.8
1.2
0.9
0.8
1.0
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.0
3.1
3.1
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.4
1.9
1.4
1.1
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.0
2.7
2.2
1.5
0.9
0.7
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.7
2.1
2.5
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.1
1.6
1.2
0.9
0.7
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.4
1.8
1.2
0.7
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.1
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.2
2.4
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.1
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.5
2.4
2.1
1.6
1.0
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.1
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.4
1.1
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.3
2.3
2.0
1.4
0.9
0.5
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.4
1.6
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.1
2.1
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.3
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.3
2.2
1.9
1.4
0.8
0.5
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.5
1.2
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.3
2.3
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.8
1.0
0.9
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.1
1.8
1.4
1.1
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.4
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.2
0.8
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.5
2.0
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.5
1.2
1.0
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The Magazine of Raffles Marina, Aseanarean's
Premier Marina,
Country Club and Nautique Lifestyle Centre
NAUTIQUE is a magazine that embraces the
evolving and affluent lifestyle options of those
who live by and love the water, at sea and
inland.
No single publication can hold such a enviable
position of being the lifestyle magazine of
Singapore’s premier megayacht marina, and
Aseanarean’s first 5 Gold Anchor Marina.
Give your advertising
dollar a focused reach
to the higher echelon of
the society capable of
pursuing the good life.
For advertising enquiries, please contact:
Mediactive Pte Ltd
31b kreta ayer road, Singapore 088998
Tel: (65) 6222 4987 | Fax: (65) 6227 0859
consult@mediactive.com.sg
www.mediactive.com.sg