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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 hopping Be charmed by Italian belles, Capri, Ischia and Procida FESTIVE GOODIES Available for order now th SMU-RM WESTERN 14th CIRCUIT SAILING REGATTA Race reports and pictures inside reflect5 mobile car detailing Premium Car-Detailing service at your door step. We know looking good is not enough today. What you drive speaks of your status and personality. However, how it looks speaks a lot about you. We use only the best available carnauba wax developed for connoisseurs and perfectionist to deliver the deepest possible shine. Please visit our website: www.brand5.sg/reflect5 reflect5 by BRAND 5 PTE LTD TEL : +65 81692204 Email: refl[email protected] Nautique Note D 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 nautique 02 Flag Officers & General Committee Francis Lee Gordon Maxted Malcolm Chang Howard Shaw Dr Benedict Tan David Emery Dr Josephine Kwa Dr Lee Yee Chun Jeffrey Leng President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Committee: Jimmy Goh Patrick Seow Prof Chou Loke Ming Thomas Enslow Taking flight on Nacra F20 Carbon ADvisory Board Brian Chang Dr Chang Yung-Fa Edward Ong Han Nam Ho Kwon Ping Kanit Yongsakul Lim Sak Lan Loke Yuen Piew M.A Ismail Ning Dr Richard Helfer Robert Kwan Wai Meng Robert Livingston Steven Green Swee Kee Siong Dr Tan Eng Liang Dr Zainal Hamid Sub-Committees Chairpersons Conservation Sub-Committee: Prof Chou Loke Ming Dr Lee Yee Chun Nelly Ho Gordon Maxted Malcolm Chang/ Patrick Seow David Emery/ Thomas Enslow Diving Golf Sailing Sea Sports Social Sub-Committee: Sub-Committee: Sub-Committee: Sub-Committee: Sub-Committee: Contributors Carla Law Scott McCook Dan Chi Mediactive pte ltd TELEPHONE 6869 6869 6869 6861 6861 6299 Useful COntact Numbers TELEPHONE Membership Services 6869 1839/1835 Reception and Room Bookings 6861 8000 Food & Beverage Office 6869 2211 Banquet Sales Department 6869 1880/2233/2222 Marina Bistro 6869 2299 Captain’s Table 6869 2288 Discovery Pub 6869 2277 Dockmaster’s Office 6861 9000 Boat Charter 6861 9000 Fishing Permits 6869 1827 Security 6869 1827 Human Resources 6869 1811/1812 Marine Concessionaires TELEPHONE Marina Yacht Services Simpson Marine (SEA) Pte Ltd Asia Pacific Superyachts Maxout Hydrosports Pte Ltd SGBoating Pte Ltd ProMetheus Marine Pte Ltd 6869 6863 6869 6869 6897 6299 Editor Janalin Tan PuBLISHING Consultant Ray Parry Steven Sam Tan Cheon Kem Ong Shean Boon Captain Rodney Short Captain Alan Pickering Chief Executive Officer: Club Manager: Finance Manager: Marina Manager: Hon Commodore (Training): Commodore (Megayachts): EDITORIAL Managing Editors Yvette Tan Ray Parry Advertising Sales Associate Publisher Cindy Koh Tel: (65) 6222 4982 [email protected] MANAGEMeNT ON THE COVER Photo credit : PCRF AT Y our S ervice 1833 2211 1888 9000 9000 1603 1861 2916 1813 2291 7971 1603 [email protected] www.mediactive.com.sg Tel: (65) 6222 4982 Fax: (65) 6227 0859 All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without the written permission of Raffles Marina and the publisher. The views and opinions expressed or implied in the publication are those of the authors or contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of Raffles Marina and the publisher. Whilst due care has been exercised, both Raffles Marina and the publisher do not accept responsibility for errors in advertisements or articles, unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. MICA(P) 189/06/2011 Nautique is a bi-monthly publication of Raffles Marina Ltd. Raffles Marina Ltd 10 Tuas West Drive Singapore 638404 [email protected] www.rafflesmarina.com.sg Connect with us! www.facebook.com/rafflesmarina Tel: (65) 6861 8000 Fax: (65) 6861 1020 nautique 03 CONTEnts NOVEMBER/DECEMBER2011 FEATURE 06 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 02 03 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 12 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 24 25 27 28 28 | Christmas and Year End Specials nautique 04 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 nautique 06 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. nautique 07 Feature Marina Corricella's cobblestoned lanes Ceramic souvenirs of Procida cacies d deli l seafoo Loca ida at Proc 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. nautique 08 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 t s e 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 [email protected] nautique 10 10 Tuas West Drive Singapore 638404 • Tel: +65 6861 8000 • Fax: +65 6861 1020 Website: www.rafflesmarina.com.sg • : www.facebook.com/rafflesmarina The Boathouse stands as a beacon of light amid the calm reflection of the lake Organising Club Hosting Clubs Supporting Clubs w w w. s t r a i t s r e g a t t a . c o m A SingaporeSailing Event nautique 11 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 nautique 12 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 nautique 13 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! nautique 14 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 nautique 15 & 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 nautique 16 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 nautique 17 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 nautique 18 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. nautique 19 & 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). nautique 20 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 nautique 21 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! nautique 22 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 [email protected]. 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 nautique 24 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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) Reservation Hotline: 6861 8000 Email: [email protected] •RatesaresubjecttoprevailingGST•Advancereservationisrequired•Theaboveroompromotionisnot applicableforPrivateFunctions/EventsandCorporatebookings•10%surchargeapplicabletonon-members Raffles Marina • 10 Tuas West Drive Singapore 638404 • Tel: 6861 8000 Fax: 6861 1020 • Website: www.rafflesmarina.com.sg : www.facebook.com/rafflesmarina 26 nautique 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. nautique 27 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. nautique 28 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. nautique 29 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. n ta ry a co m p li m e In a d d it io n , n to in e is g iv e b o tt le o f w ore. persons or m bookings of 10 nautique 31 Tides TUAS/LAT 01º 17.4’N LONG 103º 39.9’E November 2011 HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES hour day 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Time Zone: +0800 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 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 hour day 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 nautique 32 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 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 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 0.9 0.9 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. 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