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BOSUN’S CALL
www.safyc.org.sg 2021 / APR / MAY / JUN
16th Horsburgh
Challenge
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GM’S REGULARS
MESSAGE
Dear Members,
It is my pleasure and honour to be given the opportunity to serve you as the
General Manager of SAFYC. As a former national sailor and having worked in the
seasports department for the past 7 years, I seek to continue our strong tradition
in sailing. I will also work towards improving the service standards and together
with your help, make the Club more vibrant and lively.
I have seen a steady stream of members and friends visiting the Club with the
opening of our new facilities and we are happy to welcome more in the coming
weeks with the activities that we have in store for everyone.
We have increased the number of Get-Kids-Afloat courses, Basic Sailing Courses
as well as PPCDL to accommodate the positive demands for these programmes. Our Bi-monthly Trophy Races are
ongoing for its 2021 season and a more detailed recap of the action from the January sessions can be found on page
9. The Horsburgh Challenge Regatta is back this year for its 16th edition! Congratulations to the skipper and crews of
Born in Fire for pulling off a brilliant win of the race! A job well done goes out to the other skippers and crews as well
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for their top-notch performance and camaraderie with the other teams.
Although we are still unable to hold social events at the Club, I am delighted to share that our regattas are ongoing. We
invite you to participate and bring along your friends to join in the fun! Our 17th SAFYC Regatta for Dinghy is scheduled
for 17th & 18th April 2021 and our Optimist Regatta for the 24th & 25th April 2021. Sailing kakis, block your calendars
for our next Bi-monthly Trophy Race scheduled on 8 May 2021. To get a more comprehensive overview of our events,
turn to page 21.
With travel restrictions still in place, we invite members to book your staycations at the Club for a nice quiet retreat
with your loved ones. Our 3 private rooms can be booked via email or you may contact our Member Relations Officers.
We also have meeting rooms available for bookings which are perfect for group discussions. If you have not visited
the Club recently, bring your family and friends to explore the new facilities we have at our clubhouse!
In our efforts to keep the Club a safe environment, I seek your cooperation to wear a mask at all times. I understand
that it can be inconvenient but this is for our safety and well-being. We must be vigilant if we are to beat this pandemic
and it is crucial that everyone plays their part.
Lastly, do visit our website and follow us on our social media accounts for more updates on our courses, promotions,
and announcements!
We look forward to seeing you at the Club.
Committee Members
Commodore
Mr Eric Emmanuel Tan
RADM Aaron Beng Yao Cheng
Mr Teo Eng Kiat, James
Asst. Honorary Secretary Vice Commodore
MAJ Soh Hsieh Liang, Christopher
Mr Toh Choon Chwee, Edmund BG Mark Tan
Mr Pang Swee Kang, Alan
Asst. Honorary Treasurer Rear Commodore
ME4 Jaya Sankaran
Ms Lim Wei Mee COL Loh Woon Lian
Ms Wong Ching Yeng, Isabelle
Captain of Sail Honorary Secretary
CAPT. Lau Chye Gin, Jerry LTC Allan Ng
Co-opted Members
Captain of Power Honorary Treasurer
Mr Jason Chong
Mr Wong Hin Sun, Eugene ME6 Alvin Tan Han Qi
MAJ Sow Yi Ling Eileen
Honorary Legal Advisor
Mr Ooi Yinn Yeong
Mr Nicholas Cheong
ME5 Ong Teck Lim
SUB- COMMITTEE 2020/2021 CONTENTS
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HIGHLIGHTS
Remuneration & HR Sub-Committee
Chairman RADM Aaron Beng Yao Cheng
Members Horsburgh Challenge .......................................04
BG Mark Tan Get-Kids-Afloat..................................................07
COL Loh Woon Liang Bi-Monthly Trophy Race......................................09
LTC Allan Ng Wedding Fair......................................................10
ME6 Alvin Tan Han Qi Weddings and Solemnisations @ SAFYC...............11
Mr Toh Choon Chwee Edmund
Ms Lim Wei Mee
Connection, Engagement & Recruitment Sub-Committee GET TO KNOW US
Chairman BG Mark Tan
Members Our Promising Sailors........................................16
LTC Allan Ng
Mr Toh Choon Chwee Edmund
MAJ Sow Yi Ling Eileen HAPPENINGS
Ms Isabelle Wong
MAJ Soh Hsieh Liang Christopher Calendar...........................................................21
Mr Eric Emmanuel Tan
Mr Alan Pang
ME5 Ong Teck Lim
Finance & Audit Sub-Committee
Chairman COL Loh Woon Liang
Deputy Chairman Mr Ooi Yinn Yeong
Members
ME6 Alvin Tan Han Qi
Ms Lim Wei Mee
ME4 Jaya Sankaran
Infrastructure & Rejuvenation Sub-Committee
Chairman COL Loh Woon Liang
Members
MAJ Soh Hsieh Liang Christopher
Mr Toh Choon Chwee Edmund
Mr Jason Chong
MAJ Sow Yi Ling Eileen
Mr Ooi Yinn Yeong
Powerboat Sub-Committee
Chairman Mr Wong Hin Sun, Eugene Editorial Team
Deputy Chairman MAJ Soh Hsieh Liang Christopher Mr. Teo Wee Chin Editor
Members Ms. Valmia Lee Sub-editor
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Sailing Sub-Committee
Chairman CAPT Lau Chye Gin, Jerry
Deputy Chairman Mr Ken Yap
Members
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Contributors’ opinions in the articles do not necessarily reflect those of the Committee and the Club. While articles and correspondence are welcomed, the Editor reserves the right
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HORSBURGH CHALLENGE
The sailing season is finally here! A
fantastic sunrise and the best winds
welcomed our competitors on the first
day of the race. Our Horsburgh Challenge
Regatta was held on the weekend of
13 and 14 March 2021 at Changi Sailing
Club. The day started with the skippers
registering their crew before proceeding
to board their own boats. We started
the race at daybreak around 7am with
our Commodore, RADM Aaron Beng,
and GM, Mr. Teo Wee Chin, giving the
warning signal to the sailors. Capt. Jerry
Lau, our very own Captain of Sail was
also present to wish our competitors fair
winds and following seas!
The first boat to the finish line for the
race on Saturday was Born in Fire with
Thomas Reckefuss as skipper followed
by Invictus with Justin Lean as skipper.
Rumbottle of Lee Yi Min came at third
place followed by Shardana of Neil
Thomas and lastly Innesfree with
Alfred Leung as skipper. Unfortunately,
Windflirt and Millenium 2 retired and did
not complete the race on the first day.
Position Owner/Helm Boat Name Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total
1 Thomas Reckefuss Born in Fire 1 1 1 3
2 Justin Lean Invictus 2 2 2 6
3 Lee Yi Min Rumbottle 3 4 4 11
4 Neil Thomas Shardana 4 3 8 15
5 Ken Yap Millennium 2 8 6 3 17
6 Alfred Leung Innesfree 5 8 5 18
7 Jasper Knoben Windflirt 8 5 8 21
Sunday was a whirlwind of sailing conditions as the weather served us with sunny morning
and a pouring afternoon rain! Born in Fire is really on fire as they dominated the 2nd day of
Horsburgh Challenge with 2 consecutive wins of the two races of that day! Congratulations to
Thomas Reckefuss and his crew for their fantastic overall win for this year’s race! A big thank
you goes out to Changi Sailing Club as well for their continuous support. As we are adhering
to safety measures due to the on-going precautions against COVID-19, no awarding assembly
was held and trophies were given out to the respective skippers of the winning boats.
For people who are interested to participate in our regattas, now is a good time to start learning
how to sail! If you have never sailed before that’s not a problem, we open our doors to all levels
of experience and welcome anybody who is keen to learn how to sail. Our Competent Crew
Course is a great course for aspiring sailors who wish to be introduced to the wonderful world
of keelboat racing! Visit our website for the upcoming course dates and for more information
on registration.
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HORSBURGH CHALLENGE CHAMPION INTERVIEW
Name: Thomas Reckefuss line. The lack of sleep on a 7-10 hour race is truly a
Name of boat: BORN IN FIRE challenge.
Apart from that, racing in the waters around Singapore
is always interesting, as you have a lot of traffic from
How long have you been sailing? commercial ships, which are either following the Traffic
I started sailing already as a kid in the age of six, with Separation Scheme or which are anchored, or entering
my parents. Anyhow I never made the traditional the port not to talk about the tidal streams which
journey via dinghy sailing to keel boats – but we started really can be a game changer. This give you multiple
directly on a bigger keel boat, which we owned with opportunities to get things wrong and the tactics really
some colleagues of my dad. need to be on their toes, not to sail into wind shadows,
Sail racing came into the picture about 12 years or to tack too often.
ago when I started offshore racing in Germany
with a brilliant team with whom we won several Any words of encouragement for people who want
championships. to try their hand at sailing?
Wow, there are many words,… I guess the pages won’t
Can you tell us more about your crew and how did last.
you determine who will be part of your crew for the
For me it is the passion of my life, it even encouraged
Horsburgh Challenge?
me to start my professional career as a naval architect.
To race a sailing boat of the size of Born in Fire you
It is a beautiful sport, you are out on the water, in the
need a crew of seven.
wind, surrounded by people who share the same
It is sometimes difficult to get seven people on board, passion and love for the sea – people who quickly turn
even if we have a crew pool of more than 20 sailors. into a team and friends.
As COVID basically grounded everyone in Singapore You have the chance to learn multiple things, like
the situation was a bit easier throughout the last year, trimming, navigating, tactics, helming,…. And it’s a
and we could build up a very consistent team of four great, and always friendly competition.
to five sailors, which sailed most of the races with
But sailing is more than racing just racing and
the boat throughout 2020. Nonetheless we added in
competition, a boat also provides you with the
three crewmembers which normally do not sail with
opportunity to go somewhere and enjoy the beautiful
us. They are all experienced offshore sailors and were
ocean and nature we are living in.
very much attracted by the idea to sail the Horsburgh
Challenge – while other of the team stepped out due Step on board, and try it out – there are many boats in
to the long distance and the early start. Singapore who are eager to have more crewmembers
joining and everyone is happy to help you get better.
How many times you and your crew joined the
Horsburgh Challenge in the past few years? See you on the water!
This year was my third Horsburgh Challenge, in 2019
I participated with this years winner Invictus, and
last year as well with Born in Fire but in the IRC class,
which was not racing this year, due to too little boats
opting for IRC.
What did you and your team do to prepare for the
Horsburgh Challenge?
We had a full weekend training for the Commodores
Cup (a race organised by Changi Sailing Club) and
the Horsburgh Challenge, where we mainly trained
manoeuvres, kite sets and drops as well as mark
roundings.
Further we met on the Thursday prior the race and
discussed some options, positions and possible
courses, which then unfortunately were not used, due
to the change of course.
Any interesting/challenging experience that
happened during any of the races?
One thing is surely the excitement on the evening
prior the race, you know you have to get up early and
everything must be perfect, especially when you go
offshore, so you need to think things through more
often and be 100% sure everything is in perfect shape.
On the other hand, you know you have to get up at
04:00 to be at the club in time, get the boat ready
and pass immigration and be in time on the starting
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Join our lessons on rigging of sail crafts, points of sail, capsize drills and more!
The best part of it all? Make new friends!!!
Introduction to Sailing Programme
for the Young Ones
GKA Programme Road Map
GKA
(4 Full Days)
Prerequisites
Age 7 - 15. Able to swim at least 50 metres with the
Course Fees
aid of a life vest.
$100.05 (SAFYC Members)
$342.40 (Non-Members)
Fees are inclusive of all sailing equipment, T-shirt, and a graduation certificate.
Course Duration
5 – 8 April 2021, 12 – 15 April 2021
1 – 4 June 2021, 8 – 11 June 2021, 15 – 18 June 2021 Post GKA Activities
13 – 16 July 2021 In-House-Race
17 – 20 August 2021, 24 – 27 August 2021
Sing-Siam Regatta
7 – 10 September 2021
12 – 15 October 2021
23 – 26 November 2021, 30 Nov & 1 – 3 Dec 2021
7 – 10 December 2021, 14 – 17 December 2021
GET-KIDS-AFLOAT
Holidays are best spent under
the sun! Our new batch of Get-
Kids-Afloat (GKA) kids had
their lessons during the school
holidays in March! Sailing is such
an incredibly versatile sport and
it can be enjoyed by kids once
they have the basic knowledge
and skills to sail on their own!
The first day of the course is
theory lessons and getting the
kids familiar with the parts of
the boat. This is where they
also get introduced to common
sailing terms that their coaches
will refer to when teaching them
hands-on.
The next days are the most
exciting ones! Finally they can go
out at sea and apply what they
have learned from the theory
lessons. This is when kids use
their own strategy on how they
will be able to maneuver the boat
easily to their advantage and
how to play with the waves and
the wind on their favor. Kids will
be provided their own Optimist
boat. This boat is perfect for the
program and is an ideal starter’s
boat for kids.
Our programme offers a simple
training pathway for kids wanting
to try out or get started in sailing.
Meeting new friends is a bonus
too as sailing is more fun with
a little bit of competition! There
is no experience necessary for
this course and kids 7 to 15 years
old are welcome to join! If you
have missed this round of GKA
course, we are conducting more
courses in April as well as in
the June school holidays! Make
sure to register early as this is an
in-demand course and we are
always happily fully-booked!
Please contact us at 6758 3359
or email us at seasports@safyc.
org.sg or scangel@safyc.org.sg
for more details and registration.
Visit our website too for updates
on fully-booked dates and other
available dates for the course.
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BI-MONTHLY TROPHY RACE
If your weekdays are busy with commitments,
a friendly sailing race in the weekend is for you!
Sailing in the afternoon breeze is a beautiful way
to ease into the weekend. Our first race of the Bi-
Monthly Trophy Race (BTR) for 2021 was held on 16
January 2021. Congratulations to Zephyr for their
impressive win!
Knowing where the wind is blowing from and
at what angle the boat lies to the wind direction
is critical for the competitors to sail their boats
efficiently, trim the sails properly and protect the
crew from an accidental tack and, more critically,
an accidental jibe. Even a race like ours can
encounter challenging wind conditions, and often
with the added complication of lots of obstacles
to contend with such as the constant sea traffic of
vessels passing by the East Johor Straits.
No matter your level of experience, our races are
exciting, family friendly and fun to participate in
and develop your sailing skills! And the best part
is, you don’t need your own boat to get involved!
Skippers are always on the lookout for an extra
crew (or two!).
9WEDDING FAIR
Our first ever Wedding Fair in partnership
with MegaXpress took place at our
Lazarus Ballroom on 27th and 28th
February 2021! Various wedding vendors
came together and showcased their
wonderful offers and packages to
aspiring husbands and wives to be! It
takes a few months to a year to plan that
dream wedding that is why wedding
fairs are important and helpful affairs
for couples. There are so many details
that go into creating the most special
wedding day, and sometimes it can get
so overwhelming. Most couples benefit
from going to wedding/bridal fairs when
piecing together the needed elements for
the perfect wedding, and these events
like ours introduce a host of suppliers to
choose from in one swoop.
To help discerning couples plan their
most special day, our wedding fair’s aim
is to present them with the best possible
options for everything they may need
for their big day: Breath-taking bridal
gowns, bespoke suits, one-of-a-kind
jewels, event styling, food, photography,
event videography and many more!
Some well-loved suppliers included in
this beautiful exhibit were Rio Diamonds,
Studio Five Weddings, SQEEN Bridal,
Voideckgraphers, Hambali The Wedding
Regalia, Reenz Bridal and many more!
Special promotions and discounts was
made available to couples who book on
the spot!
The fair was exclusively for couples
who RSVP’d in advance and the event
was hosted by DJ Ana. A few segments
were conducted with the participation
of the vendors such as the “How to take
care of your Ring” by Rio Diamonds
and styling demos for plus-sized brides
with Jannathul as well as make-up and
hairstyle demos with Jalil from Sujaka
Bridal.
We definitely had a productive and fun
2-days wedding fair! A big congratulations
and good luck to the couples for their
upcoming weddings! Thank you as well
to MegaExpress for partnering with us
and making this event a success!
10WEDDINGS AND SOLEMNISATION @ SAFYC
Every season is wedding season
at SAF Yacht Club! Inspired by
the colours and textures of the
seasons, our packages offer
lavish, mouth-watering menus
with all the trimmings of a dream
wedding. Your wedding is a time
of celebration, a day of creating
memories that will be cherished
forever. Let us help you make your
‘special day’ truly unforgettable
with thoughtful planning,
personalised service and a level
of care and attention to detail that
is second to none.
With our diverse experience of
staging exceptional weddings,
we understand what it takes to
make them perfect. Whether
your dream is a grand banquet,
an intimate reception by the pool,
or something totally unique, we
can make your perfect wedding a
reality. We offer different venues
for you and your partner to
choose from and the highlight for
this round is our Lazarus Ballroom!
The Lazarus Ballroom is 383 square
meters and can accommodate up
to 300 guests for a sit-down event
and more for a cocktail party. The
ballroom can be divided into four
sections. Guests will surely be
drawn to its contemporary design,
high ceiling, and a spacious foyer
perfect for your pre-function
activities. With safe management
measures in place, be confident
that seating plans are redesigned
to ensure appropriate physical
safe distancing between tables
and more.
Create lasting and unforgettable
memories of your wedding day!
Our team will assist you with
customizable packages fit for your
dream wedding. Reach out to us
at events@safyc.org.sg to find out
more about our offers or call us at
6351 9164.
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www.safyc.org.sgGET TO KNOW?US OUR PR
How did your sailing journey come about?
My parents introduced me to GKA during the September school holiday
when I was in Primary 1. I enjoyed the course and decided to take up
sailing as my CCA in school the following year.
What’s your favourite aspect of sailing?
I enjoy sailing fast especially during strong wind conditions. I feel like a
F1 driver in the sea when sailing at high speed.
What can you say about your time with SAF Yacht Club?
I enjoy going for trainings as I get to meet sailors from other schools.
I am also thankful to Coach Low, Coach Xiao Dong, Coach Gracina,
Coach Iggy, Uncle Suddin, Uncle Maslan and Uncle Din for their
guidance in SAF Yacht Club. They keep me energized and motivated
during trainings.
Could you share your most memorable sailing experience?
My most memorable sailing experience was the last race during Gold
Fleet Qualifier 2021. This was my fourth race experience after three
regattas. I had a good start and led the pack after my first tack. Towards
the end of the course, another sailor overtook me, but I maintained my
composure and managed to regain the lead. In the end, I won the race
and had a taste of my first bullet. The feeling was exhilarating. Name:
Lucas Cao Zhihong
What about your worst experience in sailing?
Worst experience was during GKA when the boom hit my head while I
was executing a jib. It was a painful experience, and since then I learnt
Age:
my lesson to move faster. 10
Are you into other sports besides sailing? If yes, what are they? School:
Yes, I swim leisurely and play soccer during my free time. I also have St. Hilda’s Primary School
Poom (junior black) belt in Taekwondo.
How do you manage sailing around your curriculum of studies? Hobbies:
I ensure that I finish my homework and revision before my trainings. Soccer, Swimming,
Playing Chinese chess
For you, what makes a good sailor?
A good sailor loses without making excuses and is able to pick up and
learn from mistakes. Not to forget, a good sailor should show respect to
Favourite Food:
Coaches and fellow sailors. Fish Soup Bee Hoon, Roti Prata,
Wanton Noodles and Bak Kwa
What are your personal goals in terms of sailing?
I hope to achieve Top 10 position in Gold Fleet and to be selected for Words For a Fellow Sailor:
National team.
Never give up and have a positive
mindset.
Any regattas you are looking forward to participating this year?
How do you prepare yourself for the competition?
I look forward to the coming Singapore Youth Championship because Sailing Honours:
this is my first Gold Fleet race. For preparation, I will attend all trainings NSC Cup 2 2020 – 8th position
and take training races seriously. I will also go through my sailing journal
to make sure I do not repeat my mistakes. Gold Fleet Qualifier 2021 – 4th position
16ROMISING SAILORS GET TO KNOW US
How did your sailing journey come about?
When I was in primary one, my friend, Ethan, was learning sailing and
he piqued my interest in the sport. When it was time to choose a CCA
for primary two, I chose sailing and went for the opti courses at NSC. I
fell in love with sailing and have not turned back since then.
What’s your favourite aspect of sailing?
I love kiting in the boat on downwind because it feels like I’m on
nature’s roller coaster.
What can you say about your time with SAF Yacht Club?
I have met many wonderful coaches namely, Coach Low, Coach
Gracina and Coach Xiaodong, who have trained me well and taught
me all I know about sailing. They have also shared their experiences
with me and supported me throughout my time here. I have also
made many like-minded friends such as Ethan, Gerard, Zachary, Sean,
Raylen and Lucas (just to name a few) who make training so fun and
enjoyable.
Could you share your most memorable sailing experience?
My most memorable experience was when I got my first bullet at NSC
Cup 1 in 2020.
Name:
Pee Teck Woon
What about your worst experience in sailing?
At my first regatta at NSC Cup 3 2019, I lost my cap on the last race
Age: day and missed the horn at the start of the race. As a result, I had a bad
10 start and continued to do badly for the subsequent races of the day as
I kept my eyes peeled for my lost cap.
School: Are you into other sports besides sailing? If yes, what are they?
St.Hilda’s Primary School Yes, I enjoy playing soccer with my friends, and swimming and cycling
with my family
Hobbies:
Soccer, Cycling, Swimming and Drawing How do you manage sailing around your curriculum of studies?
I always try to complete my homework in school and do revision
whenever I have pockets of time.
Favourite Food:
Laksa and Bee Hoon For you, what makes a good sailor?
To me, a good sailor is one who pays attention to what the coaches
teach and takes every training session seriously. A good sailor is also
one with integrity and respects his or her peers and coaches.
Words For a Fellow Sailor:
Keep on trying even if you have a bad start
What are your personal goals in terms of sailing?
To represent Singapore one day.
Sailing Honours:
NSC Cup 1 2020 (Silver Fleet) — 5th position
CSC Cup 2020 (Silver Fleet) — 2nd position Any regattas you are looking forward to participating in this year?
How do you prepare yourself for the competition?
NSC Cup 2 2020 (Silver Fleet) — 3rd position
I am looking forward to the Singapore National Youth Championship
Gold fleet qualifiers 2021 — 3rd position in March as it is my first gold fleet regatta. I prepare by sleeping early,
being focused and reading through my sailing notes beforehand.
17NAVY SUCCESS STORY
Achieving Mission Success as a Family What is your most memorable experience in the RSN so far?
A submarine may be operated by a mere 28 crew but yet, it As a junior officer, I was given the incredible opportunity to
is one of the most lethal assets of the Republic of Singapore plan for a bilateral exercise for my submarine. The exercise was
Navy (RSN). Stealthy and nimble, the RSN submarines are able fairly complex and stretched over several days. It was an anti-
to take down targets within minutes and stay undetected by submarine exercise which involved an entire anti-submarine
adversaries. This month, we spoke to a submarine officer, MAJ force up against a single submarine.
Gabriel Tang, who is an ex-national sailor with the SAFYC, to find Halfway through the exercise, we had already snuck up close
out more. enough to threaten the force and captured some “periscope
shots” to prove it. We were then told by our headquarters that
the anti-submarine force could not locate us at all and requested
Share with us what sparked your interest in a career with the for us to be detected in order to allow our bilateral partners to
RSN? gain some training experience with our submarine. That was a
My dad was a former Army officer. He is amongst the biggest very proud moment for me and my crew as we knew then that
inspiration in my life and he was my role model when I was we had successfully achieved the mission despite the odds.
growing up. Since young, I knew that I wanted to join the military. It was very fulfilling to see my planning come to fruition,
I have always had an affinity with the sea. I joined the SAFYC and more importantly, the exercise showcased the combat
when I was 10 and had started sailing since then. I eventually got capabilities of the RSN submarine force and we were able to fly
into the national team and had the chance to sail for Singapore in Singapore’s flag high.
international competitions. I chose the RSN because of this and
have never looked back since.
What do you find fulfilling in your everyday work?
The most fulfilling portion of my everyday work is the interaction
Can you tell us more about the life and culture in the RSN? that I have with the people I work with. The RSN is the smallest
I am currently an Operations Officer on board a submarine. service and due to the nature of our work and working
As an Operations Officer, I lead my team in running the daily environment on board, we grow to become very close-knitted.
routine, operations and training of the entire submarine crew. These are the people that will keep you going when times are
I also lead the underwater sonar and weapons department in tough and challenging – cheering each other on and helping
ensuring the combat effectiveness of the submarine. each other to achieve mission success. That family spirit, that
Life in the RSN is challenging and dynamic – you get to serve sense of camaraderie and kinship are things that I believe are
in different roles and under different circumstances that will truly unique to the RSN.
constantly challenge you and push you out of your comfort
zone. You are also given the opportunity to grow as a leader as
you will need to take charge of the people under you in order to What advice would you give to those who are looking to join
achieve mission success. the RSN?
The defining culture of the RSN is the family spirit. When we are The RSN is a dynamic and people-oriented environment. You
deployed out at sea for long periods of time, we get to know will be entrusted with an important mission to safeguard our sea
everybody on board over time and develop close ties, and they lines of communication – ensuring trade continues to flow for
become family. We look forward to coming to work and helping Singapore’s survival and success. If you are looking for a unique,
each other overcome challenges so as to achieve mission challenging, fulfilling and close-knitted working environment,
success as a team. the RSN is the right place for you!
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Level 1 Sailing Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat PPCDL
SAFYC Dinghy
Regatta
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
PPCDL Wills and Power of SAFYC Optimist
SAFYC Dinghy Attorney Webinar Regatta
Regatta
25 26 27 28 29 30
SAFYC Optimist
Regatta
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30 31 1
PPCDL PPCDL
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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PPCDL Bi-Monthly Trophy
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Competent Crew
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Competent Crew Competent Crew
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Course
PPCDL
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PPCDL
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Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat PPCDL
Computational
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PPCDL Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat
Computational
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat Get-Kids-Afloat PPCDL
Computational Basic Sailing Course
Thinking workshop
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PPCDL Get-Kids-Afloat
Basic Sailing Course
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CLUB DIRECTORY
CLUB MANAGEMENT
General Manager..................................................Teo Wee Chin................................ weechin@safyc.org.sg...................... 63519168
Human Resource.................................................Peggy Fam...................................... peggy@safyc.org.sg........................... 63519161
Marina & Clubhouse Operations.......................Allan Mok....................................... mok@safyc.org.sg.............................. 63519160
Sea Sports.............................................................Abdul Hadi..................................... hadi@safyc.org.sg.............................. 63865502
Finance..................................................................Esther Chew.................................. esther@safyc.org.sg.......................... 63519169
Events & Marketing..............................................Valmia Lee..................................... valmia@safyc.org.sg.......................... 63519167
Clubhouse Operations........................................Jason Tang...................................... jason@safyc.org.sg............................ 63519165
Facilities Management.........................................Richard Ho..................................... richard@safyc.org.sg......................... 63519165
Membership Services.........................................Faridah Fauzi.................................. membership@safyc.org.sg............... 63519162
One Stop Centre..................................................Ignatius Thiam............................... seasports@safyc.org.sg.................... 67583359
Membership Relations/Front Desk....................Angels............................................ scangel@safyc.org.sg........................ 67583359
OPERATING HOURS
Front Desk 9am - 6:30pm
Member’s Lounge 9am – 10pm
Gymnasium 9am – 10pm
Marina Operations 9am – 6.30pm
SHUTTLE SERVICE SCHEDULE - SAF YACHT CLUB (SEMBAWANG CLUBHOUSE)
WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAY REMARKS
From SAF From Sembawang From SAF From Sembawang
YACHT CLUB MRT YACHT CLUB MRT
8.10 am 8.20 am 8.10 am 8.20 am Priority for Club Staff
8.30 am 8.40 am 8.30 am 8.40 am Priority for Club Staff
10.00 am 10.10 am 10.00 am 10.10 am
12.00 pm 12.10 pm 12.00 pm 12.10 pm
1.00 pm 1.10 pm 1.00 pm 1.10 pm
1.20 pm 1.30 pm 1.20 pm 1.30 pm ( Upon Request )
5.30 pm 5.40 pm 5.30 pm 5.40 pm
6.05 pm 6.15 pm 6.05 pm 6.15 pm Priority for Club Staff
6.35 pm 6.45 pm 6.35 pm 6.45 pm Priority for Club Staff
7.05 pm 7.15 pm ( Upon Request )
8.05 pm 8.15 pm 8.05 pm 8.15 pm
8.35 pm 8.45 pm 8.35 pm 8.45 pm ( Upon Request )
** Shuttle Bus can only accommodate 12 passengers
Note:
1. Transport will leave the pick-up point punctually on scheduled time.
2. Transport will leave once it is FULL
3. Kindly be at the pick-up point 5-minutes before stated time to avoid missing the bus.
4. Please call our front office at 6758 3359 for availability of shuttle service.
5. Kindly note that priority will be given to staff of SAFYC at the timings highlighted in RED.
6. Timings highlighted in BLUE are on available at a request of min, 4pax.
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