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Nov/Dec 2015
18 th SMU-RM WESTERN CIRCUIT SAILING REGATTA
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CEO’s NOTE
Dear Members and Friends,
As 2015 winds down to a close, looking back, it has been
Dining is never a problem as we have our F&B outlets
a wonderful year of momentous milestones for Raffles
working overtime to bring you a smorgasbord of edible
Marina. As we head into the yuletide season, we will
pleasures: apart from the usual monthly promotions, there
be looking to ride out the sailing calendar in style with
will be added treats of Ribs, Fish Head Steamboat, Winter
the Raffles Regatta (14 November) and the Sarimbun
Dumplings, $2-Desserts, and of course our extravagant
Race (5 December).
Christmas and New Year sets, buffets and takeaways.
We even fulfill liquid diets at the Discovery Pub, with
This year end’s popular Strait of Malacca and Andaman
the Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak; the Bidoli family
Sea Cruise, will be reformatted to take advantage of the
of fine wines, specially concocted Midori Altitude and
social circuit of the famous Raja Muda Regatta, organised
our regular Beer Happy Hours. The list is never-ending
by our ABA partner, the Royal Selangor Yacht Club,
so read more about it in the following pages.
with parties in every port from Port Klang to Langkawi,
between 20 and 28 Nov 2015, to which cruisers are
Once the terrible haze is behind us, we look forward to
invited. Look out for the details!
returning to clear skies and beautiful tropical evenings.
We thought you may enjoy dining directly under the
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, we will be organising
stars, next to the water, at Raffles Marina. From Monday
a special talk for our members on the finer points of
through Thursday evenings, through November and
managing your CPF money for retirement. Entitled ‘You
December, our Bistro operation will move directly onto
and Your CPF’ (14 November), this complimentary forum
the lawn, enabling you to enjoy stunning sunsets and
will delve into the various health and life insurances
marina vistas under clear starlit skies. Do come down
schemes available to you for purchase through your CPF.
and enjoy this fresh dining experience with your family
and friends. Discovery Pub and the Pub terrace will of
Our Friendly Fishing Competition (21 November) will
course be operating as usual, for those that are looking
also be making a much awaited comeback. Anglers,
for a more indoor environment.
now’s your chance to battle it out at the breakwaters
and claim your catch.
Wishing each and everyone of you a joyous Christmas
and a Happy New Year. It’s been a great sail, see you
For those who rather have the action in the water, an
around the Club.
Aqua Aerobics Class (12 December) is slated to give
you an hour of great cardio and conditioning workout
Sincerely,
The year-end atmosphere is rife with preparations for
holidays as well as the onslaught of upcoming festive
Ray Parry
celebrations. We have some wonderful suggestions that
Chief Executive Officer
might make the planning less harried and inject more
joy into the experience. If you opt to be ‘Home for the
Holidays’, take a moment to look at our all-in threedays-two-nights ultimate fun package staycation.
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FEATURE
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REGULARS
THE AWAKENING
Vietnam’s Con Dao Islands are more than
can-do, they are must-see havens of
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Message from the Club
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PCRF
Caring For Coral Reefs Is Not Rocket Science
TIDES
Tracking the highs and lows
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President Francis Lee
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Secretary Dr Benedict Tan
Treasurer Malcolm Chang
Committee David Emery
Dr Josephine Kwa
Dr Lee Yee Chun
Jeffrey Leng
Jimmy Goh
Patrick Seow
Prof Chou Loke Ming
Thomas Enslow
ADvisory Board
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Dr Chang Yung-Fa
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Ho Kwon Ping
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Lim Sak Lan
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FEATURE
The
Awakening
D e s c r ib e d by s o m e a s V i e t n a m’s
Archipelago, the Con Dao islands are
by a sparkling iridescent marine park
marine life and unspoiled beaches.
unear ths nature’s hidden treasures.
u nt o u c h e d
surrounded
of dynamic
Mavis Teo
Stunning Nhat Beach on Con Son Island
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n hour away by plane from
bustling Ho Chi Minh City is
a world vastly different; a world
seemingly remote yet teeming with
remarkable examples of nature’s
abundance, a world known as Con
Dao. Made up of 16 islets off the
coast of Ba Ria-Vung Tau in the
Southeast region of Vietnam, with
just one that is populated by 7,000,
Con Dao is relatively unknown as
compared to the more touristy
beach resorts of Nha Trang, and
more recently, Phuc Quoc.
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Have I mentioned that the waters here
are a sparkling shade of turquoise
and rich with pristine coral reefs;
and that the beaches here are mostly
empty and devoid of people? Further
Photo credits: Six Senses Con Dao Islands, Mavis Teo
A house full of character in Con Dao town
inland are lush rainforests, home to a vast variety of
flora and fauna including macaque monkeys and black
squirrels. Yet, this place is unbeknownst to many until
the last few years. Even the Vietnamese themselves
have sought to keep it under wraps. There are two
reasons why it is off the tourist radar.
Con Son, the main and only inhabited island, once
held political prisoners, thus earning it the nickname
“the devil’s island of Indochina”. For 113 years, it
Beachfront location of the resort allows you to wine and dine as you watch the waves
ebb and flow
For a long time, there were only
locally run guest houses with sanitary
and hygiene practices that were
suspect. They served mostly locals
who had come to pay respects to
those who had lost their lives during
the war. However, the arrival of
luxury resort operator Six Senses
(www.sixsenses.com) to the island
in December 2010 changed the face
of Con Dao. The establishment, well
known for its eco-luxury practices,
brings in affluent guests who seek
rejuvenation, restoration and an
interest in history and culture at
the same time.
Rustic beauty surrounds Six Senses spa
Bask in the lap of luxury amidst
beautiful architecture. All 50 villas
at Six Senses Con Dao are nested
along a 1.5km private stretch of
beach and command breathtaking
views of the opalescent South China
Sea. Each comes equipped with
gigantic bathrooms, mammoth tubs,
six-metre long infinity pools, but
only some have direct access to the
beach. The rustic yet contemporary
design of the accommodation makes
use of sustainable materials such
as reclaimed teak, waxed wood and
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The Lagoon that time forgot, hidden behind the resort
was home to one of the country’s
harshest prison systems, established
by French colonists in 1862 during
the French regimen. It was later
ruled by South Vietnamese and
American forces during the Vietnam
War until Saigon fell to the North
Vietnamese in 1975. While it is
hard to imagine such a dark past
in the face of such bucolic beauty,
there are constant reminders of
its history throughout the island if
one is to pay attention. There are
2,000 military men stationed on the
main island and plaques to the war
dead and markers of former military
offices dot the island.
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Six Senses’ exquisite architecture and their interactive Vietnamese
kitchen
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coarse cotton fabrics. The common areas of the resort
are made to look like a little Vietnamese alley of
traditional shops with antique wooden doors. In this
alley, you’ll find a delicatessen that doles out free
ice-creams and sorbets, a Vietnamese open kitchen
that whips up delicious local nosh, a bar, a spa’s
retail arm, and a shop that sells local artisanal crafts
and clothes. Other dining pleasures are found in a
beachfront restaurant (for breakfast and international
meals while enjoying the sea breeze and gentle lapping
of waves) or just chill out and order room service
(try the Banh Bao – steamed white fluffy Chinese
buns sandwiching a pork patty that is incredibly soft
and juicy)
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Experience the local history, natural attractions and
culture while partaking in outdoor activities. Snorkel at
some of the pristine sites such as Ben Canh around
Con Son. I opted to explore deeper with Senses
Diving (www.divecondao.com), which organises dive
trips and provides diving lessons complete with PADI
certification. We sailed on a converted Vietnamese
fishing boat to Hon Tai Island where we saw schools
of small fishes and nudibranchs. Unfortunately, none
of us spotted the shy and elusive dugong, which lives
in Con Dao waters.
After a day of diving, I rewarded myself with a
spa treatment: A body scrub and Vietnamese body
massage at the multi-award winning Six Senses
Spa. Since they have an inhouse Ayurvedic doctor
there, I had my first consultation with Dr Aneesh
who gave me dietary and relaxation advice. Next up
was a Vietnamese massage, which included cupping,
an Asian method of unblocking muscle tension and
boosting blood circulation with the usage of little cups.
A myriad of architectural designs to choose from
Built by the French in 1940 and later used by the
Americans to incarcerate the Viet Congs, the tiger
cages were cells with open ceilings where guards
could poke prisoners like they were caged animals; or
scatter quicklime and water on them, a very common
way of torture that could burn or blind them. We
then stopped by Ben Dam, Con Dao’s main port
where spear mint Vietnamese fishing boats bob in
waters of the same hue. There was also time for a
drive through the main market where locals do their
food shopping.
That night I visited the sprawling, well-lit 50-acre
Hang Duong Cemetery – albeit a little reluctant
at first, but went along with it since it was a highly
recommended nocturnal activity for guests. I was
glad I did. To a Singaporean like me, night visits to
cemeteries are considered taboo and inauspicious but
in Vietnam, it’s considered a norm.
Two thousand of the 20,000 estimated prisoners who
didn’t survive the incarceration of Con Dao prisons were
buried here (with only a quarter of the tombstones
bearing names). Many Vietnamese actually fly in from
the mainland just to pay respects and offer joss
paper, flowers and cooked food to the nation’s most
famous female guerilla, 19-year-old Vo Thi Sau, who
was executed by the French in 1952 and buried at the
cemetery. Visitors to her grave ask for favours and
apparently the most popular request is to be blessed
with a child. The Vietnamese believe the departed
souls are more receptive to their requests at night.
Besides visits to cemeteries, another popular nocturnal
activity is to see the hawksbill turtles lay eggs on
Ben Canh islet. A test of endurance and patience no
doubt. No one can dictate the time the turtles come
ashore to birth, although knowledge of the tides will
give an estimate. I ended up waiting till 2am (we
had set off at 9am for the islet) before we were
rewarded with the sight of a mother hawksbill turtle
laying hundreds of eggs on the beach. Prior to that,
we had helped gather freshly hatched baby turtles for
release, under a programme by the National Parks.
With such a comprehensive range of activities drawn
up by Six Senses, I found my days at the resort
busy and enriching. There are so many choices for
the well-heeled traveller if they choose to partake in
them. Otherwise, the blissfully tranquil sight of pristine
sandy bays, lush rainforests and diverse marine life
will more than suffice.
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A trip to Con Dao Island is not complete without a
historical and cultural tour. I did a half-day itinerary
with Hong, a Con Dao native working with the Six
Senses Experiences Team. Our journey commenced at
the famous “tiger cages”, hidden and unknown to the
outside world as it was solely accessible by a secret
passage. It is only until 1970 when a US diplomat,
during a visit to the known parts of the prison,
exposed it after receiving intel from a journalist.
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SEEN & HEARD
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15, 16, 22 August
SMU-RM
W estern Ci rcu it
Sai li ng Regatta
Photo credits: Howie, SMU; Raffles Marina
By Alvin Tan Yong Ming, Colin Tan Jia Long, Chantel Ng Kai Li
T
he annual descent of southwesterly monsoon winds
on the Johor Straits signals the advent of Raffles
Marina’s signature event: The Western Circuit Sailing
Regatta (WCSR). Now into its 18th year, the race has
grown tremendously in size and stature, and is proud
to announce the inclusion of the windsurfing class.
Other than the usual sight of sailboats competing
ferociously against each other, spectators also got to
view the exciting Inter Tertiary Windsurfing Championship
(ITWC) alongside one another. Participants in this
year’s regatta saw a mix of familiar and new faces,
Day One of the race started with a light breeze,
which picked up as the day progressed. A total of
four races were conducted by the end of the day.
Sailors were greeted with fantastic post-race treats
back at shore, after which they made their way to
the lawn for the daily prize presentation. As with
previous editions of the regatta, Gordon Maxted,
Vice President and Sailing Sub-Committee Chairman
of Raffles Marina, announced the usual share of
blunders committed out at sea and awarded sailors
guilty “as charged” the classic down-down’s, which
was a shot of alcohol.
The SMU President’s Cup and the SB20 International
Cup were up for grabs on the second day; while
over on the other side of the course, the ITWC and
Access 2.3 Dinghies were into the final day of racing.
As Day Two concluded, sailors made their way up to
the ballroom, and helped themselves to the mouthwatering spread that was prepared for them. During
dinner, they were given a visual feast, in the form of
a performance by SMU’s resident Brazilian percussion
group, Samba Masala.
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all vying for the prestigious awards of the SMU
President’s Cup, SB20 International Cup and their
individual categories.
Sarab Singh’s Windsikher
Sailability sailor Jovin, getting ready
to board the Access Dinghy2.3
SMUve, preparing the spinnaker pole for the downwind leg
However, the focus of the night was the charity auction.
Proceeds and donations, totalling S$8,404 went directly
to Sailability Singapore. It was a heartwarming sight
to see so many sailors stepping forward to contribute;
to a lot of them, it was but a small way to give back
to the sailing community. Shortly after, the overall
prizes were presented to the winners of the various
categories, with Professor Ong Siow Heng, Dean of
Students; and Professor Arnoud De Meyer, President
of SMU, doing the honours.
Sailors relaxing around the Red Bull tent after the regatta
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The final day of the regatta proved to be the most
exciting one yet, with strong winds and currents being
the flavour of the day. Podium spots were still up
for contention as the slightest of mistakes by any
of the race leaders would open up the competition.
The programme for the evening was every bit as
entertaining as the previous days, with soft rock
band Valkyrie playing a few covers of their own, and
SMU’s hip-hop group Eurhythmix wowing the crowd
with their slick dance moves.
The growth and management of this annual affair would
not have been possible without certain individuals
who worked tirelessly to ensure its success. Andrew
Tam, is one such individual who was responsible for
spearheading this joint collaboration between Raffles
Marina and SMU. A standing ovation was observed
in the ballroom as Gordon Maxted gave a short
speech to thank Tam for his outstanding contribution
to facilitate this event. The organising committee
would also like to extend their appreciation to the
participants, VIPs, guests, volunteers and last but not
least, the sponsors: Claude Bernard, Atos Wellness,
Sworke and Sunplay.
Valkyrie, a soft rock band performing at the ballroom
Samba Masala, SMU’s resident
Brazilian percussion band
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Winner’s List
SMU President’s Cup
SMUMad - Clement Lim Hao Yang
IRC
1st
2nd
3rd
Rekering Dream, Winner of IRC(A) Class
A Class
Rekering Dream - Simon Piff
Windsikher II - Sarab Jeet Singh
Petit Bateau - Esben Sofren Poulsson
IRC B Class
1st SMUMad - Clement Lim Hao Yang
2nd Waka Tare - Kurt Metzger
3rd Shoon Fung Too - Gordon Maxted
SB20 Class
1st Glasgow Kiss - Nils Razmilovic
2nd SSF8 - Anthony Kiong
3rd SSF1 - Charles Lim
J24 Class
1st Angel - Borstnar Vladimir
2nd Shengli - Koh Ling Ying
3rd RSYC Dua - Daniella Ng
PY Class
1st Night Train - Merry Andrew Paul
2nd Watermelon - Dieter Trau
3rd Jen’s Jaunt - Keoughan Gerald Curry
Items on auction, with proceeds going to Sailability
Trimaran
1st Dash Boot - Deon Clive Van Onselen
2nd M23 - David Stanton
3rd Hot Toad - Andrew Young
Access 2.3
1st Jovin Tan
2nd Desiree Lim
3rd Al Mustakim
Windsurfing Novice Men
1st Tan Ri Sheng Leonard
2nd Chan Chun Leong
3rd Chua Kai Wen Clement
Mr Ray Parry presenting Mr
Gordon Maxted the daily prize
for his podium finish on SF2
Windsurfing Novice Women
1st Siti Nurhayati Binti Rahim
2nd Yiew Hui Min Elaine
3rd Rachel Tan Rui Qi
Windsurfing Intermediate Men
1st Pham Nhat Quan Anh
2nd Lim Yi Cheng Theophilus
3rd Samuel Chong
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Windsurfing Intermediate Women
1st Lim Si Ning Nicole
2nd Gui Wan Ying
3rd Yeo Jing Ren
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Windsurfing Intermediate Mixed
1st Shaun Pow Weng Loong
2nd Esther Ogawa
3rd William Cai
SMUMad, winner of this year’s SMU President’s Cup
RS:One
1st Leonard Ong
2nd Samuel Chng
3rd Lim Si Ying Ynez
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A n n i ve rsa ry
RM
Dr Josephine Kwa, Chairman of Raffles Marina
Holdings Ltd presenting an appreciation award to
Mr and Mrs Ang Kong Hua
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C elebrations
12 and 13 September
By Vinothini Vijayan
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Member For Life’ award, to Mr Ang Kong Hua for his
contributions to founding and the development of RM.
The bazaar was held at the atrium and drew shopaholics
to the vast number of items on display. There was
also a booth set up by local fish farm, Kühlbarra,
selling self-reared fresh premium barramundi. Simpson
Marine, Promarine and SG Boating showcased their
new and pre-owned boats for sale at the lagoon.
Mr Ang became the Club’s first President in 1990
and served until 1994. He was elected as the first
Chairman of the Board in 1991, serving for ten years,
and presiding over our transformation from marsh
land to the modern clubhouse and marina that we
all enjoy today. It is therefore most fitting that this
honour be bestowed upon Mr Ang.
Taking place in conjunction with the anniversary
celebrations was the Pesta Sukan Sailing Regatta.
A cocktail party was arranged at the lawn, together
with a prize presentation for sailors and their winning
teams. Prizes won included spa vouchers by Atos
Wellness Pte Ltd and sunglasses courtesy of SWORKE.
Congratulations to all winners!
On Saturday evening, members and guests were
treated to dinner at the Captain’s Table, complete
with an exciting entertainment lineup. The evening
commenced with Ray Parry, RM’s CEO and Francis Lee,
RM’s President, welcoming those in attendance. This
was followed by the conferment of a prestigious ‘VIP
Dinner commenced shortly after, accompanied by a
photo slideshow depicting the 21 years of RM. Familiar
faces and happy occasions in the slideshow brought
smiles to many in the audience.
We then transited to the next segment of the night
– a presentation called “Mountains Of Challenge” by
Grant ‘Axe’ Rawlinson. Grant is an inspirational speaker,
author and adventurer, who has challenged himself
in extreme environments. The presentation covered
his expedition to Mount Everest and his perseverance
that enabled him to succeed in climbing the highest
mountain in the world.
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affles Marina is 21! Our celebrations included a
Weekend & Lifestyle Nautical Bazaar, Boat Fest
and Pesta Sukan Sailing Regatta.
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A popular activity even for the adults
Kids amazed at the life size Minions
G ra n t i s c u r r e n t l y p l a n n i n g a n
expedition ‘Rowing Home’. He and
his partner, Alan Silva, will be
attempting to travel 12,000km from
Singapore to New Zealand, using a
state-of-the-art ocean rowing vessel
as the main mode of transport. The
vessel will be berthed at Raffles
Marina for ten months, starting
January 2016, allowing the Rowing
Home team to prepare and modify
the systems, train and become
familiar with the boat, before she
departs in December 2016.
What’s a special occasion without
music? Music lovers were treated
to live jazz by Dawn Wong and The
Hummingbirds.
Mark Van Thillo, Chief Operations
Officer for Biosphere Foundation and
the Captain of expedition vessel,
“Rowing Home” by Grant
One of the highlights of the night, Maculele
Mir, was our second speaker. Mark started off his career as a tool
and dye maker and went on to live in a project known as Biosphere
2, together with Abigail Alling, Founder of Biosphere Foundation. They
have both worked on numerous conservation projects around the world.
The Biosphere Foundation has enjoyed the support of RM, which has
provided a home base for Mir . Mark shared his sailing ventures on
Mir including encounters with giant sperm whales during their marine
conservation projects, while mapping their migration routes.
The jazz group wowed the room with classic favourites as song dedications
poured in! The finale for the night was Maculele, an African-Brazilian
tribal dance. It caught everyone by surprise with its bright LED lights
and glowing body paint. The programme ended with the much anticipated
Lucky Draw. The grand prize was
an iPhone 6 Plus, kindly sponsored
by M1 Limited.
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Anniversary celebrations continued
the next day, with the commencement
of the Family Carnival, together
with a Boat Fest at the lagoon.
Visitors were able to take a tour
of Mir. It was truly a spectacular
sight to have the grand old dame
at the embarkment with nautical
flags aflutter.
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Mark, Captain of Mir
All smiles on winning an iPhone 6
Geared up for some fun paddling
Prawn Fishing
21st Anniversary
Sponsors:
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ATOS WELLNESS PTE LTD
ALPHICO MARKETING PTE LTD
CHENG SENG ELECTRIC
COMPANY PTE LTD
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Kids and adults alike were treated to a whole slew of activities and
games, such as paddle boats at the swimming pool, prawning at the
pool deck, a DIY BBQ, sumo wrestling and a cookie decorating workshop
at the Lawn. Gastronomes were also not spared, as nostalgic hawker
stalls piqued appetites and stirred memories, with delicious roast duck
rice, laksa and popiah.
This year, RM hosted visually impaired individuals and their families
from the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH). A
mobile charity massage was organised with all proceeds given to SAVH.
Those in attendance got to protect themselves with bottles of sunblock,
kindly sponsored by Alphico Marketing Pte Ltd. Members were also
enjoying the hourly lucky draw and its attractive prizes of shopping
vouchers. More surprises were in store: an ice cream giveaway session
at the lawn, proudly sponsored by MVO Marketing (S) Pte Ltd. All in
all, it was an enjoyable time, before the commencement of a brand
new school term the following day.
We would like to extend a big thank you to all sponsors for their
generous support, and to members and guests for their presence over
the weekend.
FABRISTEEL PTE LTD
KHIND SYSTEMS SINGAPORE
PTE LTD
LANGDON & SEAH SINGAPORE
PTE LTD
M1 LIMITED
MARSH SINGAPORE PTE LTD
MVO MARKETING (S) PTE LTD
NAN RIC ENTERPRISES
NG AI MUSLIM POULTRY
INDUSTRIES PTE LTD
SWORKE
P&V PARK VIEW GARDEN &
LANDSCAPES SERVICES
PACIFIC SORBY PTE LTD
SEAGIFT FOOD PTE LTD
SELVI MILLS (S) PTE LTD
SEMBAS ASIA TRADING
PTE LTD
TONG SENG PRODUCE PTE LTD
UNITED LAUNDRY PTE LTD
YEO AH CHYE
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Zoo Moov animal ride
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SEEN & HEARD
By Jeremy Chase
Photo credits: Raffles Marina
W
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ith the Singapore General
Elections providing an
unexpected day off, the SB20s
were a little thin on the ground at
Raffles Marina on a sunny Saturday
afternoon. However, notwithstanding
the haze, four SB20s braved the
conditions to sail in the Pesta
Sukan Regatta. It also marked
Raffles Marina’s 21 st Anniversary and
the first day of the Autumn Series.
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As the Pesta Sukan Regatta is a
major event on the Raffles Marina
calendar, the prizes up for grabs
included watches, spa vouchers
worth $400 and heaps of rum,
thanks to all the sponsors! The
four competitors, which included a
first time entry for Singapore Poly’s
Slippery When Wet took to the
waters and enjoyed five fantastic
races. With winds averaging 12-15
knots and gusting over 20, there
was plenty of awesome sailing to
do and a number of boats found
themselves in trouble with the fresh
conditions. Affectionately known
at Raffles Marina as the “Smallest
Boats with the Biggest Egos”, in
the planing conditions, only Wind
Sikher, a Welbourne 52 was able
to move through the water faster
than the fleet, ripping downhill in
superb conditions.
The Singapore Polytechnic crew put in a stellar performance on old rag
to hang with the fleet. However they lacked a speed edge and were
relegated to fourth spot. Nils Razmilovic in Glasgow Kiss proved that
even the best have some bad days. After shrimping the chute, not
once, but twice, Glasgow Kiss struggled around the course and was
lucky to sneak into third place. Tara, helmed by Jervis Tilly with his
young son on board, had a great day to end up in second. But in a
surprise performance, the newly reinvigorated Bandit gave the entire
fleet a schooling and finished with five bullets to nail down the top
spot and walk away with the choccies. The full results are below.
After racing, the fleet enjoyed beer and cheeseburgers courtesy of
Raffles Marina.
Results
SB20 - Windward/ Leeward Race
Sail
Yacht
Helm
1
SIN 3028
Bandit
2
3361
Tara
Race
Total
1
2
3
4
5
James Harayda
1
1
1
1
1
5
Jervis Tilly
2
2
3
3
2
12
3
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Glasgow Kiss
Nils Razmilovic
3
3
2
2
3
13
4
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Slippery When Wet
Lim Ja Yee
4
4
4
4
4
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SEEN & HEARD
ABA Strait of Malacca
and Andaman Sea Cruise
7 to 21 December 2014
The concluding part of our two-week
voyage to Phuket, another Bluewater
Alliance signature cruise.
Convoy heading for Phi Phi Island anchorage
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ay 8. Our voyage to Penang
began well before dawn with a
journey time of 12 hours. La Gaeta
was finally back with our convoy
after what seemed like an eternity,
and we cruised leisurely down the
Straits admiring the calm sea and
fair skies. What better time than
now, to take a photograph? Lined
up under the Penang bridges, proud
and ecstatic owners posed with
their boats.
ability to navigate with such a smudgy view is truly remarkable. We
anchored at Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) at 3pm and was invited
to a finger food buffet – tuna on baked toast, crackers, fresh fruit, and
more, hosted by Wicky Sundram, Executive Director of RLYC. We met
one of our good friends, Amir, owner of Duck , over dinner together
with Tobias Arnold, owner of Cibeles and RM member. The next day,
despite the heavy rain, we were invited by Amir to indulge in kampong
style nasi lemak for breakfast, near the clubhouse. In the afternoon,
we went for the immigration clearance. Always efficient in Langkawi,
it only took half an hour.
Day 10. En route to Langkawi, we
were faced with a heavy downpour.
The rain hammered Lady Olivia’s
roof as the gloomy clouds hovered
above us. The convoy captains’
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We reached Straits Quay Marina at
6.30pm and was greeted by John
Ferguson, Marina Manager, who
gladly assisted in guiding us into
the berths. As it was full house, all
of us had to share berths till the
following morning. We indulged in
our own recreational activities for
the day, after catching up on sleep.
Camaraderie at its best
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Preparing for the next leg
Day 12. We left for Koh Mook
Island in the wee hours of the
morning. Serenity and Leeway III
had decided to leave much later.
Just moments after departing the
lagoon, we were greeted by strong
winds blowing at 20 knots, rough
and choppy waters, coupled with a
dark stormy sky. After a long cruise
and braving the weather, we finally
set foot on Charlie Beach Resort,
Koh Mook, at 4pm. Given our slow
cruising speed, it was no wonder
that we were the last! Time to
unwind and we proceeded to dine
at Restaurant Koyow View Point
along the beach. Fresh seafood at a
reasonable price – time to indulge!
After a night of relaxation at Charlie
Beach, it was time for some cave
exploration. Duck was unable to
join us as she headed for Phi Phi
The boys’ corner
Convoy in Penang Waters
Arriving at Straits Quay Marina
Island in the wee hours, for a family rendezvous. The Morakot Cave
is only accessible by swimming into a dark, narrow entrance. Only a
small dinghy will be able to pass through during low tide.
Morakot Cave directly translates to Emerald Cave: because when the
sunlight shines through the mouth of the cave, the sea will be tinted
a beautiful emerald. The unruffled beauty of this unique enclosed cave
should not be missed. Do not be fooled by the seemingly tough way to
enter. We spent the entire evening
swimming and kayaking as moments
like these rarely occur back home.
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
A useful tip for boaters interested to
sail to Koh Mook: You are advised
to bring your own rubber dinghy or
kayak as it is nearly impossible to
see the cave without one.
Life is a beach
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Kayaking at Phi Phi Island
Wicky Sundram hosted the convoy at Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
Cocktail dinner with friends at Phuket Boat
Lagoon
Eric with friends at Phuket Boat Lagoon
Finally arriving at Phuket Boat Lagoon
who gladly assisted us into the berths. It was indeed
a nice feeling to be meeting old friends after a year.
Day 14. Time check: 7am. We have weighed anchors
and headed towards Phi Phi Island where we will be
spending the night, except for Dolphin and La Gaeta,
who will be exploring Ko Rang Yai Island. Prized as
Phuket’s superstar island, a trip to Phi Phi Island
should definitely be on everyone’s itinerary, with its
towering cliffs and bodacious beaches, it is no wonder
why Phi Phi is lauded as such. As we arrived during
midday, the tides were low and traffic surrounding the
island was heavy. The abundance of shallow corals
peeking from beneath the seabed was a prepossessing
sight, albeit dangerous to cross.
We had difficulty anchoring due to the waves created
by speedboats that were ferrying tourists to the
nearby islands, so most of us (including Leeway III,
Duck, Serenity and Veronica ) veered north of Phi Phi
Island where smoother traffic was evident. Sea sports
enthusiasts took part in the activities available at
the island while the remaining crew spent the hours
idling on the beach.
Day 16. There is nothing quite like floating on water at
5 in the morning. We lay aboard Lady Olivia watching
the darkness, listening to the blissful nothingness
of the waves crashing gently against our vessel, as
if to cradle us into deep slumber. We were now on
our way to Phuket Boat Lagoon. Slowly as the earth
revolved, the sun climbed higher. In the near distance,
Phuket’s signature limestone pinnacles were bathed in
full glory of the sun. Two hours into the journey, the
weather flipped and we endured choppy waters, cold
winds and heavy rain all the way to our destination.
We arrived at Phuket Boat Lagoon (PBL) slightly past
noon and were greeted by Thana, Marina Manager,
That was not the end of our gastronomic adventures.
The very next day, Raffles Marina and the owner of
Kang Eng 2, Khn Anan, co-hosted everyone to dinner
at Kang Eng 2 seafood restaurant along the beach.
With little straw huts dotting the tree-filled bay, it
was truly a rustic yet tranquil sight to behold. One
after another, dishes including salads, tiger prawns,
crabs, squids, Thai laksa and some off-menu items
were served. Needless to say, our tummies were
immensely satisfied. During dinner, Mr Lee and Khn
Anan shared their humbling and chilling experience
of how they survived the tsunami in the past. As
we were home bound the next day, we took the
opportunity to have a group photograph taken for
memories and keepsake.
Being part of the ABA allowed us to have a unique
cruising experience and gain benefits that would
otherwise be unattainable to regular travellers. Till
we meet again, Bye Phuket!
Welcome lunch at Kang Eng 2, Phuket
Watch this space for the next ABA Sea Cruise.
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RM member, Tobias Arnold with his family
Following passport clearances the next day, some of
the crew went to Phuket’s shopping markets to try
their hand at bargaining and also to experience the
nightlife of Phuket Town. Later that night, we were
hosted by Boon Yongsakul, Managing Director of PBL,
to dine al fresco at Senzanome – an Italian restaurant
opened by Michelin-starred Chef, Bruno Nicolino, who
has over 40 years of experience in haute cuisine
around the world. The entire restaurant was dressed
in white, with occasional peeks of turquoise. Adhering
to the theme of minimalism, the dishes – pumpkin
soup, slices of beef, chocolate mousse and more –
were kept simple, yet their flavours packed a punch.
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION &
YEAR-END FESTIVITY PACKAGES
$60
++
per person
(min. 50 pax)
FULL DAY
MEETING
PACKAGE
$55
++
per person
(min. 20 pax)
To enquire, please contact our Banquet Team at 6869 2222/ 2233/ 1808 or [email protected]
BBQ
BUFFET PACKAGE
$60
++
PER PAX
To enquire, please contact our Banquet Team at: 6869 2222/ 2233/ 1808 or [email protected]
PCRF
C a r i n g For
Coral Reefs
Is
Not Rocket Science
Common sense can go a long way to help protect coral
reefs. All we really need to do is treat them with the
same respect we give our homes and gardens and
watch out that we do not degrade their environment.
By Phil Dustan Ph.D.
Biosphere Foundation Global Ecologist and Professor of Biology,
College of Charleston, South Carolina
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r o p i c a l c o ra l r e e f s a r e t h e m o s t w o n d r o u s
expression of life in the sea. They are the oldest,
most productive and complex ecosystems known.
Long before there were forests or even life on land,
there were reefs in the sea that became the vibrant,
underwater fantasy worlds introduced to us by The
Undersea World Of Jacques Costeau. Their vibrant
biodiversity holds incredible potential for advancing
medical science and understanding life.
tissue layer is populated by millions of symbiotic
algae called zooxanthellae that accelerate the skeletal
growth through photosynthesis, while millions of other
microorganisms dwell on the exterior cell surface
providing an interface with the sea. In reality, corals
are poised like an upside down tree – their tentacles
are functional roots and the symbiotic zooxanthellae
are the leaves, both of which are supported by their
mineral skeleton.
In practical terms today, reefs are a major source of
food for about a billion people; they protect shorelines,
may harbour oil and gas reserves; and tragically, too
often become the final resting grounds for hapless
ships. Sadly, reefs are deteriorating faster than anyone
could have imagined. Since I began studying reefs in
1969, it is now well known that 75 percent of the
Earth’s coral reefs are currently threatened, especially
in coastal areas of the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean.
Humans impact reefs through destruction, extraction,
and pollution. The fragility of corals lies in their
delicate surface tissues being exposed to the elements.
Unlike higher animals and plants, the coral animal
does not have a body, only a surface. Imagine if
your body was your skin, with nothing inside except
a hard skeleton. Surface cuts would damage your
very body, not just your skin. Simple cuts and bruises
become life-threatening injuries while sediment falling
on the surface or the overgrowth of algae smothers
the coral tissue.
The degradation is global but the drivers vary;
leaving even reefs in the middle of the Pacific
Ocean vulnerable. We think of corals as huge rocks
and reefs as underwater mountains that grow, but
in reality they are simply aggregations of colonies
made of tiny animals, plants, and bacteria that grow
together in much the same way trees grow together
to make a forest.
The animal is a voracious carnivore whose expanded
polyps feed on plankton at night turning the reef
into a so-called wall of mouths. The animal’s three
tissue layers are each only one-cell thick, secreting
nanometer-scale crystals of calcium carbonate that
grow into the white rock we think of as coral. One
Ironically, the very adaptations that made reefs
survive hundreds of millions of years now make them
vulnerable to the direct and indirect impact of human.
For example, corals can withstand oceanic waves and
constant swell, but their brittle calcium carbonate
skeletons are no match for the sharp mechanical
forces of errant ships, small boats, anchors, and
even the careless snorkeler.
While scientists are scrambling to better understand
the fate of these coral reefs; the truth is we don’t
need “rocket science”, just simple yet effective ways
to care for them right now.
Please follow our progress at biospherefoundation.org and on Biosphere Foundation Facebook.
explorer
Information and enquiries
Reception
6861 8000; [email protected]
Membership Department
6869 1830/ 1839/ 1808; [email protected]
M: Members | G: Guests
RAFFLES REGATTA
When the wind blows, the boats come out to race!
So hoist those sails and catch the early northeast
monsoon winds as we ride the tide together. Regattas
are meant to be shared so bring along friends and
family for a fun and relaxing time. Open to all sailing
keelboats, both racing and cruising class.
Date: Saturday, 14 November
Fees: $53.50 per boat, $21.40 per crew
Venue: RML
Closing Date: 13 November
YOU AND YOUR CPF
A FREE talk on how to better plan for your retirement
through understanding and management of your CPF
money. Even if you’re in your forties, get a head
start in discerning what your CPF schemes can do
for you. Learn how to recognise the various health
and life insurances you are entitled to in order to
secure your future well-being.
Date: Saturday, 14 November, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Fees: Free
Venue: Bridge Room
Closing Date: 6 November
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Friendly FISHING COMPETITION
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Calling all anglers, arm yourself with your rods and
battle it out at the breakwater to see who reels in
the heaviest catch. A test of wits, ware and patience
is what separates professionals from novices. After
an entire day of hard work, enjoy the evening with
a sumptuous dinner and prize presentation to honour
the winners.
Date: Saturday, 21 November, 8.30am to 8.30pm
Fees: $38 (M), $48 (G)
Venue: Breakwater, RML
Closing Date: 12 November
Dockmaster’s Office
6861 9000; [email protected]
SARIMBUN RACE
As Mark Twain would say, “Explore. Dream. Discover”
Sarimbun, the rustic northwestern part of Singapore.
Amidst the race, take the opportunity to admire the
peaceful, natural surroundings as you vie head to
head with the rest of the keel boats, both racing
and cruising class.
Date: Saturday, 5 December
Fees: $53.50 per boat, $21.40 per crew
Venue: RML
Closing Date: 4 December
AQUA AEROBICS TRIAL CLASS
Make a big splash for your health, with an hour of
cardio workout in the pool. It’s easy on the joints,
increases muscle strength and endurance due to the
water’s built-in resistance. Great for burning calories,
toning up, conditioning and serves as an excellent
road to recovery for anyone with lower body injuries.
Date: Saturday, 12 December, 10am to 11am
Fees: $29 (M), $32 (G)
Minimum of 12 pax to commence class
Venue: Swimming Pool
Closing Date: 7 December
ULTIMATE FUN STAYCATION
Date: Sunday, 1 November to Thursday,
31 December
Fees: $320+ (M), $320++ (G)
Venue: Raffles Marina
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The end-of-year holidays are here and it’s time to
pick your destination. A mere half-hour’s drive from
the heart of the city brings you to the lush doorstep
of Aseanarean’s premier marina, country club and
lifestyle centre. During your three-days-two-nights
stay, make yourself at home in our garden or atrium
rooms bedecked with creature comforts. This ultimate
fun staycation includes $40 breakfast voucher at the
Marina Bistro, complimentary use of gym, swimming
pool, parking facilities, free WiFi access, one roll-in
bed, fishing at breakwater and late checkout.
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DIscovery pub
Opening Hours:
Weekdays (from 12pm till 12am);
Weekends & Public Holidays (from 2pm till 12am).
MACALLAN
12 YEAR OLD
SHERRY OAK
$138++
per bottle
November and
December 2015
WINE OF THE MONTH
Bidoli Sauvignon Blanc
The three-generation owned winery of Bidoli Vini
has the beneficial effect of the Adriatic Sea while
sheltered by the Friuli mountains in northeastern Italy.
This microclimate is well suited to the production of
stunning white wines such as this label. Awashed in
pale yellow with shades of green, the aroma is as
delicate as it looks. Beneath its appearance lies a
promise of a velvet blanket when caressed gently.
Give it time and flavours of fresh lemons and passion
fruit come up to the fore, giving it a refreshing finish.
Bidoli Cabernet Sauvignon
BEER BUDDIES
November and December 2015
On Weekends
Live EPL Tiger
Beer Promotion
Bold and beautiful is this intensely
roguish wine. With an air of mystery
beneath its cloak of ruby-red purplish
rouge, an aroma of blackberry, plum
and black pepper unfurls when
coaxed to the palate. As you
get acquainted with this wine,
its 15-month maturation in both
new and seasoned American and
French oak barrels yields rich,
soft, fine-grained tannins. With
continued persistence, discover
its inner beauty, which is at once
fresh as it is luscious.
$50++ per bottle; Daily.
November and December 2015
$55++ for 2 jugs with
complimentary snacks (choice
of spring roll, samosa or
chicken wings).
COCKTAIL WITH A PUNCH
bananas. Its medium-weight body
and slightly sweet palate makes it
ideal for mixed drinks.
This season, we feature Midori
Altitude, a concoction of Midori
l ique ur, vodka, cranberry juice,
garnished with lime wedges. The
citrus and sassy cocktail has all
the right mix to elevate you to
higher altitudes.
$12 nett per serving. Daily.
November and December 2015
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Midori is the brand name for a
specific liqueur that is distinct in
two aspects: colour and flavour. The
colour is a lustrous emerald green,
while the flavour is an energetic
bouquet of honeydew melons.
P ro d u c e d by S u n t o r y i n Kyo t o,
Japan, Midori is made from a base
of neutral spirits with an infusion
of natural flavourings of Japanese
musk melons. The soft, supple
body immediately fills the mouth
with the fresh, vibrant flavours of
honeydews, ripe cantaloupes and
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appetite
Reservations and enquiries:
Captain’s Table
COOL
6869 2288
COUPLETS
In Chinese culture, it is believed that good things
come in pairs. The Club is extending its popular
‘B uy-One-Get-One-Free’ promotion. Indulge in
our deliciously wicked stir-fry concoctions from
Southeast Asia and extend the happiness to your
dining partner at half the price.
Minimum spending of $20 nett per person.
Dine-in only. Not valid with other promotions.
Lunch and Dinner. November and December
2015.
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SANTA’S BANQUET
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A festive twist brings you the best of
Asian cuisine. The freshest seafood
has found its way into salads, soups,
mains, transforming a plain dish to a
burst of flavours and textures. Some
of the highlights are King Crab Salad,
Fish Maw Soup, Wok Grilled Salmon and
Lobster Noodles. There’s something for
everyone, including meat lovers too.
$68+ + p e r p e r s o n . L u n c h a n d
Dinner. 24 and 25 December 2015.
FOWL FEAST
From comfort food to favourite snack, everyone
chicken. We serve our spring chickens up in an
– deep fried – which will put a spring in your
spending of $50 nett per bill, you are entitled
loves the versatility of
all-time favourite style
step. With a minimum
to one at $4 each.
November and December. Lunch and Dinner.
JUBILEE ON THE
BOUNTY
Feast on our bountiful sea catch with our big crab
and prawn giveaway to all diners. Making an encore
appearance is our country’s pride and joy – Singaporestyle chilli, black pepper or steamed crab. A hot favourite
in this tag-team comes in the form of delicious deepfried, poached or salt and pepper prawns.
Dinner only on
Weekdays. Lunch
and Dinner on
Weekends and
Public Holidays.
November and
December 2015.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
$58++ per person. Lunch and Dinner.
31 December and 1 January 2016.
DESSERT DEAL
Happiness doesn’t come any cheaper than our $2
dessert deals. Refresh your palate with chilled sweets
such as mango pudding, cream of mango with pomelo
and sago, and fresh fruits. Tantalise your taste buds
with heartwarming compotes such as red bean soup,
hot almond cream, hot black sesame cream, double
boiled white fungus with dried longan and red dates.
$2++ per bowl. Lunch and Dinner. December 2015.
SWEET SOUP
DUMPLINGS
Indulge in a hearty bowl of perfectly constructed
glutinous rice balls afloat in hot ginger soup.
Bite into these soft orbs of goodness, with a
selection of flavours such as red bean, almond
cream or black sesame.
$3.50++ per bowl. Lunch and Dinner.
November 2015.
LOBSTER-LICIOUS
Taste-wise, nothing quite surpasses the exquisite,
succulent flavours of this seafood delicacy of lobsters
resting on a bed of crispy noodles. A little known
fact is the longevity of lobsters; they are able to live
to ripe old ages, rendering their shells with maturity
and sweetness.
$15++ per plate.
Not valid with
other promotions.
Lunch and Dinner.
November and
December 2015.
All food images used are for illustration purposes only.
Actual representation may differ.
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Be it partying on the last day of the year,
or starting off the new year bright-eyed and
bushy-tailed, nourish yourself with a gratifying
gastronomic experience that places emphasis
on ingredients known for their health benefits:
Double-boiled Chicken Soup, with Steamed Sea
Bass and Assorted Mushrooms.
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Reservations and enquiries:
Marina Bistro
6869 2299
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BABY’S
30
BACK
Ribs fans rejoice! It’s time to rack up our delicious Roast
Baby Backs. Complete the finger-licking experience with
a three-course set lunch: Seafood Chowder, followed
by our fall-off-the-bone, oh-so-juicy Roast Baby Back
Ribs in BBQ Sauce served with French Fries and Raisin
Coleslaw. Be sure to leave some room for dessert, a
creamy fruit Panna Cotta.
$23.80++ per serving. Weekday Lunch only.
November 2015.
FULL STEAM
AHEAD
Achieve the glow of health with our
fresh Red Coral Trout steamboat
cooked together with yam, tomato,
long cabbage, salted plum, bean
curd, seaweed and dried sole fish,
and served with two piping hot bowls
of steamed white rice.
$26.80++ per steamboat. Weekend
Dinner only. November 2015.
CHRISTMAS FARE
Steer clear of the crowd and banqueting tables, have yourself
a more intimate Christmas. Start with Salmon Gravlax on a Bed
of Arugula Salad, a main of Roast Traditional Young Turkey
served with chestnut stuffing, brussels sprouts, tomato coulis,
pumpkin gratin, cranberry and rosemary jus, and round off with
Movenpick ice-cream.
$23.80++ per person. Weekday Lunch only. 1 December
to 25 December 2015.
SEASON’S PICKINGS
Enjoy the Christmas splendour, indulge your friends, family and
yourself this party season. Stay out of the kitchen and leave the
hard work to us as we offer you smart, sassy, sophisticated recipes.
We have it all here for you: Traditional roasts, savouries, sweets,
preserves and accompaniments. Order from our insert form or
download it from our website.
Last orders are on 22 December, before 3pm. Available from
1 December 2015.
Have yourself a merry Marina Christmas! Our talented team of chefs display their culinary ingenuity
in an extravagant international buffet of traditional yuletide favourites. Taking timeless classics of
salads, soups, main entrees of seafood and meats, and adding a touch of local influences ground
us on home soil. Of course, some dishes are best unadulterated like our carvery of Honey Glazed
Ham and Roast Turkey, and decadent desserts to rejoice over.
$62++ per pax, $26++ per child (6-12 years old). Dinner only. 24 December 2015.
All food images used are for illustration purposes only.
Actual representation may differ.
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1.0
1.1
1.3
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.0
3.0
2.8
2.5
2.1
2.5
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.3
1.9
1.5
1.2
1.0
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.0
3.0
2.8
2.5
2.7
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.5
2.3
1.9
1.5
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.6
2.9
2.9
2.7
DecemBER 2015
32
HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES
hour
day
2.8
2.6
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.2
1.9
1.4
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.1
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.5
1.2
1.1
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.3
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
1.7
1.9
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.3
1.1
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.3
1.9
1.5
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.3
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.1
1.8
1.6
1.3
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.1
1.6
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.5
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.4
1.9
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.8
2.6
2.3
1.9
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.3
2.7
3.0
3.2
3.1
2.7
2.1
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.1
3.1
3.0
2.7
2.3
1.9
1.7
1.5
1.4
1.4
1.6
2.0
2.5
2.9
3.2
3.4
3.3
3.0
2.4
1.9
1.6
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.2
3.0
2.7
2.3
1.9
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.7
2.1
2.6
3.0
3.3
3.5
3.4
3.2
2.7
2.2
2.6
2.2
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.7
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.0
2.6
2.1
1.7
1.5
1.5
1.7
2.1
2.6
3.0
3.3
3.5
3.5
3.3
2.9
3.1
2.7
2.3
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3.0
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.1
2.6
2.1
1.6
1.4
1.4
1.6
2.0
2.5
2.9
3.3
3.4
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.0
2.6
2.2
1.8
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.0
2.5
1.9
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.1
3.3
3.3
3.1
3.1
2.8
2.4
1.9
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.1
2.8
2.2
1.6
1.1
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.6
2.1
2.6
2.9
3.1
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.6
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.8
3.0
2.9
2.5
1.9
1.3
0.8
0.7
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.9
2.3
2.7
2.2
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.3
1.9
1.4
1.1
0.9
0.8
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.3
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.2
1.6
1.0
0.6
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.3
1.7
2.1
1.6
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.2
2.6
2.7
2.5
2.0
1.4
0.8
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.5
HOURLY HEIGHTS OF RISING AND FALLING TIDES IN METRES
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.3
2.4
2.3
2.1
1.7
1.4
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.7
2.2
2.6
2.7
2.5
2.0
1.3
0.8
0.5
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.1
0.9
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.6
1.2
0.9
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.8
2.3
2.6
2.7
2.5
2.0
1.3
0.8
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.7
1.0
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.1
0.9
0.7
0.7
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.9
2.4
2.7
2.8
2.6
2.1
1.5
0.9
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.9
1.2
1.6
2.1
2.5
2.8
2.9
2.7
2.3
1.7
1.1
0.8
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.3
2.6
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.9
1.0
1.3
1.7
2.2
2.7
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.4
1.9
1.4
1.1
Time Zone: +0800
hour
day
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.5
2.3
1.9
1.5
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.5
2.2
1.9
1.6
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.4
2.1
2.5
2.2
1.9
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.7
2.5
2.6
2.5
2.2
1.9
1.7
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.6
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.0
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.3
1.8
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.3
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.3
1.9
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.9
1.5
1.7
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.3
2.7
2.8
2.8
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.3
1.9
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.6
2.0
2.5
2.8
3.0
2.9
2.6
2.1
1.6
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
2.9
3.0
2.9
2.7
2.3
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.6
3.0
3.2
3.1
2.8
2.3
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.6
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.2
3.0
2.6
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.1
3.3
3.3
3.1
2.6
2.1
1.7
1.5
1.4
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.7
3.0
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.2
2.9
2.5
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.9
2.4
2.9
3.2
3.4
3.4
3.2
2.8
2.4
2.0
1.7
2.4
2.0
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.7
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.1
2.7
2.1
1.6
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.9
2.4
2.9
3.2
3.4
3.5
3.3
3.0
2.6
2.2
2.9
2.5
2.1
1.8
1.6
1.5
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.3
3.4
3.4
3.2
2.7
2.1
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.1
3.3
3.4
3.4
3.1
2.7
3.2
2.8
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.5
1.7
1.9
2.3
2.6
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.4
3.1
2.6
1.9
1.4
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.7
2.2
2.6
3.0
3.2
3.3
3.2
3.0
3.1
3.0
2.6
2.2
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.1
3.3
3.2
2.9
2.3
1.6
1.1
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.0
3.1
3.0
2.8
2.9
2.7
2.3
1.9
1.5
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.9
3.1
3.0
2.6
2.0
1.3
0.9
0.7
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.4
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
2.9
2.7
2.3
1.7
1.1
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.2
2.4
1.9
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.2
1.9
1.5
1.2
0.9
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.5
2.1
1.4
0.9
0.6
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.2
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.5
2.3
1.9
1.3
0.8
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.5
2.3
1.9
1.3
0.8
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.1
0.9
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.2
1.9
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.6
2.1
2.4
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.7
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.4
1.0
0.8
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.6
2.5
2.1
1.7
1.3
0.9
0.8
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.1
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.9
0.9
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.3
2.0
1.6
1.3
1.1
1.0
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