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